Konoha: I Have a Gravity Training room

Kakashi then asked, "Tsunade-sama, now that the diplomatic matters with Hidden Sand Village have been completed and the Village has completely recovered stability, is it time to deal with Orochimaru?"

Upon hearing this, everyone became interested.

After all, ever since Tsunade sent Natsuki to investigate the Land of Rice Fields, she had seemed determined to settle the score with Orochimaru.

Now that the Village's issues were resolved and Natsuki had sent back a lot of intelligence, it was indeed time to deal with Orochimaru. They just didn't know how the fight would go or if they, as Chunin, could participate.

"Well, that still needs to be discussed by the higher-ups."

Tsunade looked troubled, "In reality, the Village is short on combat power. Many Jonin are busy with important missions and cannot be spared for now. The Village's current defense is also very weak, like a sieve leaking everywhere, so we must consider leaving enough strength to guard the Village. Furthermore, rashly attacking the Land of Rice Fields might cause issues with international diplomacy. For all these reasons, we might not be able to act for the time being."

How could this be?

Wouldn't Natsuki's investigation of the Land of Rice Fields have been for nothing then?

Fortunately, Tsunade was more optimistic, "Well, don't all look like that. I only said we might not be able to act for the time being, didn't I? I estimate that after next year's Chunin Exams, it will be about time. By then, your partners should also be promoted to Chunin, and a batch of new students will graduate from the Ninja Academy. At that time, the Village's strength will definitely be stronger, and it won't be too late to consider dealing with Orochimaru then."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

Thinking about it carefully, it made sense. The Village had just gone through a collapse, so it should prioritize guarding the Village.

It was only a year's time. By then, the Village would definitely be completely stable, and its strength would also increase. Defeating Orochimaru would certainly be easier then.

Natsuki's investigation of the Land of Rice Fields wasn't in vain either. Even if Orochimaru wanted to relocate, he wouldn't be able to do it that quickly.

Tenten quickly said, "Tsunade-sama, if that's the case, shouldn't we call Natsuki back? I'm always uneasy with him being in the Land of Rice Fields alone."

"Yes, it is time to call him back."

Tsunade smiled and said, "Your boyfriend has made a great contribution this time. He has practically turned the Land of Rice Fields upside down, not only finding many of Orochimaru's experimental bases but also finding Orochimaru's headquarters. Furthermore, he timely informed you of the Sound Four and Kimimaro's attack, which is why you are all safe and sound."

Everyone nodded in agreement. This time, Natsuki had indeed helped them a great deal.

Not only did he inform them of the enemy's attack, but he also investigated a lot of information about the enemy, which is why they weren't so passive.

"Then I'll arrange the notification. Natsuki's eagle is still at the intelligence department."

Shizune was about to leave with Tonton in her arms.

"Shizune-senpai, there's no need for that much trouble."

Tenten quickly stopped her, "I can just use Flying Thunder God Technique to notify him. He should be able to come back right away."

Saying that, she took out a piece of paper, wrote down the message, and then focused her mind to lock onto the location of the Flying Thunder God Technique mark, activating her Chakra to send the paper away.

Everyone watched, unable to help but feel envious. This way of sending messages was simply too convenient.

Tsunade, meanwhile, couldn't help but ponder. She felt that if Natsuki went on missions in the future, she could just have Tenten sit in the office. That way, they could send instant messages at any time. How convenient!

Sasuke, however, couldn't help but purse his lips. He was actually a bit tempted by Flying Thunder God Technique, but he wasn't thick-skinned enough to ask Natsuki for it.

Moreover, he already owed Natsuki a lot and hadn't repaid the favor yet, so how could he possibly owe more?

If it were Natsuki, he would probably chuckle, 'Isn't it just owing a favor? I'll just be thick-skinned and owe it for now, focus on getting stronger first, and repay the favor later.'

You have to be thick-skinned to get stronger!

At the same time, Natsuki was lying on a big tree, idly letting his mind wander.

Now that the investigation of the Land of Rice Fields was complete and Orochimaru's headquarters had been located, it was up to Tsunade how to proceed.

However, it wasn't a solution for him to just keep guarding the Land of Rice Fields!

Just then, a piece of paper suddenly appeared. Natsuki quickly grabbed the paper, and after seeing Tenten's message, his face lit up with joy. He immediately locked onto the mark on Tenten's body and activated Flying Thunder God Technique.

Swish!

He disappeared on the spot.

He just forgot that he was lying down.

So, when he appeared in front of Tenten, he was in a horizontal position.

Tenten immediately recognized Natsuki and then instinctively reached out, giving Natsuki a princess carry. For a moment, the entire office fell silent, and everyone looked at this bizarre scene.

Tonton even tilted his head in confusion: Puu ye?

Natsuki looked up and met Tenten's eyes, momentarily stunned, and then instinctively tilted his head and rested it on Tenten's shoulder.

Pfft!

Everyone couldn't help but burst into laughter. Natsuki's girlish posture was simply too amusing.

Tenten only felt her face flush, and she also chuckled, "Natsuki, what are you doing? Hurry up and get down. Everyone is watching."

Natsuki felt a bit awkward for a moment and quickly got down from Tenten's arms. Seeing everyone secretly laughing, he immediately said unhappily, "...What are you all laughing at? Every single one of you is single and has no partner, and you still have the nerve to laugh at me!"

Crack!

Everyone felt their hearts shatter.

With one sentence, this guy directly hurt all living beings, including Tonton.

Looking closely, it was true. Besides Natsuki and Tenten, everyone else in the office was single, even Tsunade, who could already be a grandmother, and Kakashi, Kai, and Shizune, who were in their late thirties. They were all hit hard.

"You arrogant brat!"

Tsunade laughed angrily, "Do you want me to loosen up your muscles for you!"

Tenten quickly pressed Natsuki's head down and said with a forced smile, "I'm sorry, Tsunade-sama, and everyone else. Natsuki is really talking nonsense, ha ha ha ha."

Natsuki could only follow suit and apologize, "Well, I was alone in the Land of Rice Fields for a month without talking, so I misspoke. I'm very sorry."

Of course, his apology was not sincere, (Li Hao Zhao) after all, he was speaking the truth.

He was giving his girlfriend face and didn't want to make her embarrassed.

Fortunately, everyone wasn't really going to hold it against him. For example, Neji, Sasuke, and Shino didn't mind and just took it as a joke.

Tsunade also didn't dwell on it and got down to business, "You've worked hard on this investigation mission, and thanks to your timely report, everyone returned safely. So, I've changed your original A-Rank mission to S-Rank."

Natsuki quickly thanked her, "Thank you, Tsunade-sama!"

"Mm, go back and rest well. You are very capable, and I have many important missions waiting for you to do."

"Yes. Thank you for your high regard, Tsunade-sama!"

Being assigned many important missions was a sign of being highly regarded.

And the more high-level missions completed, the more generous the rewards, and the higher his status in Konoha Village would be in the future.

This was a good thing, and Natsuki naturally wouldn't refuse.