[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-naruto-what-kind-of-starter-pack-is-13-years-lat":3,"chapter-naruto-what-kind-of-starter-pack-is-13-years-lat-naruto-what-kind-of-starter-pack-is-13-years-lat-chapter-48":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Naruto: What Kind of Starter Pack is 13 Years Late?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1883190,2501,"Chapter 48: Scamming the Hokage","naruto-what-kind-of-starter-pack-is-13-years-lat-chapter-48",48,"\u003Cp>\"Damn it, it's all your fault!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside Ichiraku Ramen in Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While wolfing down his food, Naruto glumly looked at Takemi, who was also eating heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He snorted lightly and said, \"If you had stopped me that day, I wouldn't be so unlucky now. Iruka-sensei is always watching me, I get caught if I try to sleep, and I can't even go out. It's too hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch, can you blame me for that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takemi looked up and scanned Naruto with his eyes, then continued to lower his head and eat fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after finishing up did he wipe his mouth and say, \"Didn't I advise you not to go then? But you didn't listen to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto asked, \"But why didn't you tell me those mushrooms were poisonous?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takemi said, \"Isn't that what the school should teach you? Oh, I see, you must not have been listening in class!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natuto defended hinself, \"No, no, I just hadn't learned it yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takemi said, \"Don't talk nonsense, you definitely weren't paying attention. No wonder I heard you're the dead last. You better not fail the exam.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You bastard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto was still too easily provoked. After all, thinking back to his current life, it was truly miserable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iruka constantly watching him prevented him from doing anything, and Takemi's verbal attacks made it even harder for him to endure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, hey, watch your language.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takemi raised his eyebrows, tilting his head to look at Naruto. \"It's my treat today, you know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto's face stiffened. Ever since he had bought a large amount of limited-edition ramen, his pockets had been empty, and his allowance wouldn't arrive until next month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After school today, he, looking dejected, happened to run into Takemi who was going out to eat, and was invited over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given Takemi's nasty personality, if he angered him, he might really be left behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, um… Oh right, why are you carrying a sword?\" Naruto's eyes darted around, finally noticing something on Takemi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takemi knew what Naruto was thinking, but he didn't care and shrugged, saying, \"This is a gift from my teacher. How is it? Not bad, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It looks okay, but it's so short…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(It's not the size that matters, it's how you use it.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto was somewhat envious, as this was a Ninja's weapon after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he looked closely and finally pouted, saying, \"I've seen other people's swords, they're very long. Why is yours so short?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because this sword is not ordinary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teuchi, who was nearby, seemed to have noticed the sword hanging behind Takemi long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled and said, \"I never thought I'd see it again after so many years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto blinked, asking confusedly, \"Uncle, you know it? Is this sword famous?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Many people probably know this sword.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Teuchi could speak, a voice suddenly came from behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning around, they saw Sarutobi Hiruzen walking in, holding a pipe in his mouth. He probably just got off work, as he wasn't wearing his Hokage hat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandpa Hokage!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Hokage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto immediately got excited upon seeing him, while Teuchi and Takemi immediately bowed slightly in respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to be so polite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled at Teuchi, then reached out and gently patted Naruto's head, but his gaze lingered on Takemi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps he remembered the pot of poisonous mushroom soup, as his hand instinctively paused for a moment, but he quickly recovered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said, \"The previous owner of this sword was not ordinary. It also carries the memories of many people. It's a good sword, and I hope you use it well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will, Lord Hokage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takemi smiled and nodded, though he was complaining a bit in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been waiting all day!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In order to go to Kirigakure, he had already demonstrated the Flying Thunder God Technique, and then he was just waiting for Sarutobi Hiruzen's reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he hadn't received any notification, and just when he thought he'd have to go to the office himself the next day, Sarutobi Hiruzen unexpectedly came over himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Takemi, I've heard your name many times. I think this is our first time meeting, isn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarutobi Hiruzen still had a kind smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking for a moment, he chuckled and said, \"Would you be interested in taking a walk with this old man? Just for a post-dinner stroll?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure.\" Takemi didn't refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately stood up and followed Sarutobi Hiruzen out, while Naruto, sitting on the chair, instantly turned green. Unfortunately, no one was paying attention to him at the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard from Kakashi and Jiraiya that you've already mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique?\" After they had walked some distance, Sarutobi Hiruzen asked with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takemi nodded, speaking humbly, \"Actually, it's not mastery, just basic application. I guess you could say I'm just lucky.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarutobi Hiruzen said, \"Luck, sometimes, is also part of strength. Sometimes, to make a breakthrough, you just need that little bit of luck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarutobi Hiruzen still had a full smile on his face, clearly in a very good mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, even with luck, you need talent. Takemi, you've truly given me a huge surprise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for the compliment, Lord Hokage.\" Takemi replied with a smile, and then the two walked and chatted along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it was because they were both in a good mood, there was always something to talk about along the way, making the atmosphere quite harmonious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after chatting for a while, Takemi felt it was about time. After all, he had other ideas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply spoke up, \"Oh right, Lord Hokage, Kakashi-sensei and Jiraiya-sama suddenly left today… Are they going on a mission?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarutobi Hiruzen was stunned for a moment, but he had no intention of hiding it, as Takemi had a good relationship with both Kakashi and Jiraiya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, they're going on a mission. This matter is probably unavoidable for them, after all…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know, Lord Hokage, Jiraiya-sama told me.\" Takemi nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned a corner with Sarutobi Hiruzen, walking and talking towards Ichiraku.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kakashi-sensei has a burden he can't let go of in his heart, and Jiraiya-sama probably can't get over Orochimaru either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When Jiraiya-sama and I went to find Orochimaru before, we already knew that they would probably be heading to Kirigakure soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, some bonds are truly hard to abandon.\" Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The bonds between comrades are the ties that connect the cold profession of a Ninja.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Hokage, I would like to request to go to Kirigakure with them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Takemi stopped pretending and directly stated his thoughts, which made Sarutobi Hiruzen frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kirigakure? This mission is not simple. That place is utterly chaotic, and you…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Hokage, I know this mission isn't simple. I have my reasons.\" Takemi gently shook his head, still serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Obito was discovered by me, and I think it's necessary for me to continue following up on this matter. Besides, I also want to try out the Flying Thunder God Technique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Hokage, any technique requires practice to achieve better results, and what I lack right now is experience in this area.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover, with the Flying Thunder God Technique, even if the offensive effect isn't as expected, I can still evacuate Kakashi-sensei and Jiraiya-sama, which would be safer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarutobi Hiruzen listened to Takemi without speaking. He had to admit that the boy was right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Experience needs to be accumulated, otherwise, having power without being able to utilize it is meaningless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even if the Flying Thunder God Technique couldn't provide offensive help, evacuation seemed to be unproblematic, and he didn't want Jiraiya and Kakashi to have any problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he was still a bit uneasy, but before he could speak, Takemi suddenly smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, didn't Lord Hokage also say that the bonds between comrades are the ties that connect the cold profession of a Ninja?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The breeze ruffled his hair and sleeves as he looked up at the distant Hokage Rock and slowly said, \"I regret that I didn't have comrades after graduating. Kakashi-sensei is, to some extent, my comrade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I didn't have the ability, I naturally wouldn't be so stubborn for fear of dragging them down, but I do have the ability, and I hope to do what I can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Hokage, I hope you can approve this small request of mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A request?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't speak, but silently took a few puffs from his pipe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This way of thinking, this idea, wasn't this the concrete manifestation of the 'Will of Fire'?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kid…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll consider it first. You go back and get some good rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Lord Hokage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takemi smiled and nodded, then pulled Naruto, who was trembling inside Ichiraku, and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the two of them walk away, the smile on Sarutobi Hiruzen's face grew wider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kid really is like Minato!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning around, Sarutobi Hiruzen intended to leave, but was stopped just as he walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Hokage…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it, Teuchi?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those two kids just now, they haven't paid for the ramen…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"???\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um, that will be…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarutobi Hiruzen bit down on his pipe. He felt he had evaluated him too soon.\u003C\u002Fp>",1535,"2026-06-10T06:42:00.326Z",1,"novelbin.me","687e066887a7a889d60cb81f474728b6eaa59fbe36768ce330438d9556e3a828","naruto-what-kind-of-starter-pack-is-13-years-lat-chapter-49","naruto-what-kind-of-starter-pack-is-13-years-lat-chapter-47",522,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-what-kind-of-starter-pack-is-13-years-lat-cover.jpg"]