[{"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-65":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},1883207,2501,"Chapter 65: Eight Inner Gates","naruto-what-kind-of-starter-pack-is-13-years-lat-chapter-65",65,"\u003Cp>\"I can't believe I finally get to go on a mission with Kakashi-sensei and Guy-sensei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Underneath the Hokage building in Konoha, Takemi was in an exceptionally good mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Hokage is quite easy to talk to, isn't he?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright, that's enough. You should hurry back and get ready.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi rubbed his forehead. He really didn't want to recall the scene from earlier, it was giving him a headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Anbu came to find them, Takemi insisted on going along. Kakashi originally wanted to refuse, as he had already realized they were about to go on a mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Guy seemed to have no objection at all and took Takemi with him, so he could only follow helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still remembered Sarutobi Hiruzen's pained and helpless expression when he saw Takemi appear in his office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when he wanted Takemi to leave temporarily, the words that Takemi said—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Hokage, I understand. Just like how I haven't received the Jonin and Special Jonin titles, it's all because I'm not strong enough and have disappointed you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was used to Takemi's occasional antics, but Sarutobi Hiruzen and Guy seemed not quite accustomed to them yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Takemi, who was feigning a look of grievance, Sarutobi Hiruzen could only sigh and finally said nothing more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, was Lord Hokage easy to talk to?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi sighed helplessly, looking at Takemi as he spoke, \"That was too presumptuous. Besides, Lord Hokage was trying to protect you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're right, Takemi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guy nodded at this point, but then quickly gave a thumbs-up, his big white teeth gleaming in the sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But well done, well said!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey! Whose side are you on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi looked at Guy, feeling a mix of amusement and exasperation. He hadn't expected this thick-browed guy to 'betray' him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he didn't refute Guy's \"well said,\" even though he felt that the phrase might not be entirely appropriate in this context.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the mission briefing, it was naturally time for the mission. Sarutobi Hiruzen's original plan was for Kakashi and Guy to act together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, he had no intention of letting Takemi go along, but Takemi immediately protested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Hokage, I request to join.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No! Takemi, you are indeed excellent, but I already have arrangements for this mission. Besides, staying in Konoha is to protect you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I have experience going to the Land of Hot Water, and I've also participated in missions in the Land of Water. It has also been proven that I can lead others to leave more effectively.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It cannot be denied that this is true, but…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Hokage, if it really doesn't work, I'll just have to leave a Flying Thunder God Mark on Guy-sensei or Kakashi-sensei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"???\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Hokage, I know that those who don't follow rules are scum, but I also know that those who don't cherish their comrades are worse than scum. I humbly ask Lord Hokage to forgive my willfulness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After these words, Kakashi fell silent, Guy smiled, and Sarutobi Hiruzen was dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words had always driven the current Kakashi. If these words were spoken, Kakashi would absolutely not object.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he hadn't forgotten the conversation he had specifically with Takemi before going to Kirigakure last time, he still remembered it now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ultimately, Sarutobi Hiruzen could only sigh, saying nothing more, and just repeatedly instructed them to be careful before assigning the mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Guy-sensei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takemi was still grinning, which made Kakashi roll his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hurry and prepare. Our time is urgent. We'll gather at the village entrance at noon. Dismissed for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takemi nodded, then turned and ran towards his home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, when a few Anbu members came looking for him earlier, he knew that there was probably a new mission, and it was then that his system popped up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[New Side Mission Acquired]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[This Team Can't Be Without Me!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Objective: Go to the Land of Hot Water to assist Kakashi and Guy]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Accept?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this mission, Takemi was actually a bit hesitant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the previous mission had long been completed, and he hadn't received any more good missions recently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mainly, Naruto and the others aren't pulling their weight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way home, Takemi muttered a few words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had encountered Naruto and the others quite a bit during this time, but none of the missions that popped up were reliable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, [Naruto Can, Why Can't I?] to persuade Sasuke to learn Rasengan, or [My Father Needs Makeup] to prank and graffiti with Naruto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was even Kiba's [Dogs Can Also Be Emergency Rations], and Choji's [Who is the Biggest Eater], eating his family's barbecue restaurant out of business, and so on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, only the last one seemed reliable, but his money couldn't keep up with the restocking speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had thought about exploiting bugs, like using Earth Style Wall and then graffitiing with Naruto, but considering the consequences of failure, he decided against it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had declined too many missions in a row. So, he was worried the system might suddenly give him an overly outrageous mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like the [Delicious qnd Tatsy Sisters] from a long time ago. He would have to wait over a decade to have a chance to complete that, wasn't that risking his life?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's why he decisively accepted the mission to the Land of Hot Water. Besides, he had been 'beaten up' for so long, he had to see the results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it's not all bad news.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the previous mission, after he could withstand the combined attack of Kakashi and Guy, the system had already popped up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Side Mission Completed: I Want to Fight Two!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Reward Acquired: Eight Inner Gates]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt this reward was pretty good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he wished for something like 'Kakashi's battle IQ' or 'Guy's combat awareness' to appear. After all, it seemed he hadn't encountered such things yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the Eight Inner Gates is a good thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't entirely sure if the Eight Inner Gates was a secret technique of Guy's family or something Konoha had collected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was very clear about how powerful Guy was when he opened the 'Gate of Death'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the arrogant and already Six Paths-level Madara said, when facing Guy,' \"In terms of taijutsu, I, Uchiha Madara, acknowledge you as the strongest!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many gates can my current body withstand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A complete Ōtsutsuki would certainly have no problem, but he was only at the 21% stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking his head, he planned to ask Guy for advice later and completely launder this technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old man, I rarely see you so flustered.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the three of them left, in the Hokage office, Sarutobi Hiruzen and Jiraiya leaned against the window, looking down, and Jiraiya chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I did that on purpose, stop talking nonsense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarutobi Hiruzen snorted lightly, holding his pipe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up at the Hokage Rock across from them and slowly began to speak, \"This kid, ever since graduating, hasn't even done a single D-rank mission. He started directly from C-rank.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And he's been involved in so many S-rank missions. It's pretty good that he's been able to patiently train for so long.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wasn't that because Kakashi just came out of the Anbu and wasn't skilled yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya rubbed the back of his head, then said with a smile, \"But whether it was intentional or not, an eagle cannot always stay under its wings. It must eventually fly high. Even if you, old man, disagree, I would still persuade you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if I still disagree?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch, at worst, I'll take him out myself. Besides, with his Flying Thunder God Technique, can you even stop him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya's words made Sarutobi Hiruzen roll his eyes. After a while, he tapped Jiraiya with his pipe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren't you leaving yet? You were the most urgent, and now you're the least urgent?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm going now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying that, Jiraiya leaped over the windowsill onto the roof of the building across, waving to Sarutobi Hiruzen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm off, old man!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get lost already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarutobi Hiruzen grumbled, but soon he sighed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya going to search for Orochimaru left an indescribable feeling in his heart. He simply looked up at the Hokage Rock again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the last young face, he smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Willfulness again? Perhaps he truly can surpass you, Minato…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling Takemi's words, the smile on his face grew brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, it froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he suddenly remembered that embarrassing moment at Ichiraku Ramen when Takemi last was 'willful'!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't that he was petty, but as Hokage, he hadn't carried money with him for many years.\u003C\u002Fp>",1421,"2026-06-10T06:42:00.700Z",1,"novelbin.me","afbf81fc85dcd0b6d727775ad879c51e04c956346dde69d8b9d1ccd55eb03f31","naruto-what-kind-of-starter-pack-is-13-years-lat-chapter-66","naruto-what-kind-of-starter-pack-is-13-years-lat-chapter-64",522,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-what-kind-of-starter-pack-is-13-years-lat-cover.jpg"]