Chapter 88: Chapter 88: Detaching from the Squad, Soaring!
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Konan couldn't understand what Rong Lin was doing. As for Rong Lin's last sentence, it left Konan speechless again. What kind of person is this? So narcissistic. Although he's very handsome and strong, is it really good for a man to be so narcissistic?
I pursue you, and you still have to consider it? Konan recalled this sentence and couldn't help but feel a mixture of amusement and exasperation.
"Nagato, are you alright?"
Shaking her head, casting Rong Lin's narcissistic words out of her mind, Konan walked to Nagato's side.
"I'm fine."
Feeling the chaotic chakra within his body gradually calm down, Nagato shook his head, looking at his hands, and said in a deep voice: "What a strange ability. It actually slowed down time countless times in an instant. At that time, let alone attacking, it was even difficult to raise a hand."
"What a strange power."
Yahiko, who had already calmed down, looked in the direction Rong Lin had left, his brows deeply furrowed: "What exactly is this guy's purpose?"
"I don't know." Nagato's answer was decisive. He merely secretly kept Rong Lin's words in his heart.
You who cannot control the power of the Rinnegan, are truly weak!
This sentence constantly echoed in Nagato's heart: Am I really that weak? Nagato could conclude that Rong Lin's age wasn't great, yet at such a young age, he possessed such heaven-defying strength. What kind of monster had the Uchiha Clan cultivated? The Power of Time—this was the first time Nagato had encountered such an ability.
"Hehe, I don't know either." Seeing Yahiko look at her with a hint of confusion, Konan couldn't help but chuckle softly: "But don't worry, he's not here to pursue me. As you saw, he wouldn't care about a girl like me."
Everything quieted down. Rong Lin had no ill will towards them. Konan was sure of this point, which was enough. She then began to joke.
"That joke isn't funny at all~"
Yahiko and Nagato's faces both darkened, just like that. He's truly an arrogant maniac!!!
In Yahiko's heart, Konan was his goddess!!!
And his goddess, in the other party's mouth, had actually become merchandise that needed "consideration" even if she were to pursue him. This made Yahiko feel as uncomfortable as if he had swallowed a fly.
As for Nagato, some things, who can guarantee them? Especially in gender roles.
"I hope you'll be more mature next time we meet."
Rong Lin had already quickly headed towards Konoha. What needed to be done was done. Rong Lin couldn't find any reason to remain in the Land of Rain. This country truly made people reluctant to like it. Looking at the sparse drizzle in the sky, Rong Lin could only sigh. This place was hardly better than hell.
He didn't know who the Third Hokage would let join the squad next.
Dan Kato, I hope you'll be more honest. Otherwise, I can only make things difficult for you.
Rong Lin's speed was very fast. In two days, he returned from the Land of Rain to Konoha.
"Uchiha Rong Lin, Lord Hokage has an order for you to report to the Hokage Tower."
As soon as Rong Lin returned to Konoha, an Anbu ninja came to notify him to go to the Hokage Tower to report to the Hokage.
"I'll be right there." Rong Lin replied, then walked towards the Hokage Tower. The Anbu ninja immediately left to report back.
Just as before, Konoha was still pretty much the same. People on the streets wore happy smiles. Some were doing business, some were buying things, some were accompanying family and children on walks, and some children were playing noisily in the streets, bringing some laughter. The atmosphere compared to the Land of Rain was simply two extremes; one was hell, the other was heaven.
A weak country has no diplomacy. In such a world where military might is supreme, they don't even have basic speaking rights. No matter when, if a war breaks out, those small surrounding countries will all become battlefields. The major powers will absolutely not set up battlefields within their own territories, leading to greater losses. This was the sorrow of being a small country.
"Knock knock!" Outside the Hokage's office, Rong Lin knocked on the door.
"Come in," the Third Hokage's voice came from inside.
Rong Lin opened the door and walked in, finding that Jiraiya and Tsunade were also there. He nodded to both of them, walked to the desk, and said, "Lord Hokage, Uchiha Rong Lin reporting."
"Hmm." The Third Hokage put down his pipe, looked at Rong Lin, and said, "This mission was completed very well, and you didn't attract the attention of Cloud Hidden Village. Of course, besides the mission items, it was indeed difficult to leave anything useful under such an attack."
Rong Lin listened quietly without a sound. Deep down, Rong Lin was very grateful to the Third Hokage. Without his attention, he wouldn't have become a member of Tsunade's squad. Without becoming a member of Tsunade's squad, he wouldn't have received Tsunade's support, nor would he have been able to grow rapidly. It could be said that Rong Lin's strength could soar quickly, and it was inextricably linked to the Third Hokage.
"Alright. Minato has already written the mission report. Your mission is complete. From today onwards, Minato will officially leave Minato's squad. The squad leader will be taken over by Dan Kato. What are your thoughts on this?"
"Everything is according to Lord Hokage's arrangements."
Rong Lin naturally couldn't have any objections. Even if he did, he wouldn't say them in front of him.
"Hmm." The Third Hokage nodded, thought for a moment, and continued: "The person missing from the squad is still being chosen. Minato's squad will have a month of rest time. Additionally, I hope you can leave Minato's squad."
"Leave Minato's squad?" Rong Lin was startled, confused in his heart. What is the Third Hokage planning to do? (Mangekyo)
"This is your file. From today onwards, they will become S-rank files. In other words, from now on, only the current Hokage will be qualified to read your files. You have been listed as a top-secret file."
Picking up Rong Lin's file, the Third Hokage spoke unhurriedly. Rong Lin was somewhat astonished.
S-rank!!
Rong Lin clearly understood what this meant. It meant that from today onwards, he would no longer be a special jonin of Konoha, but a Kage-level ninja, who could receive the highest treatment and corresponding professional guidance. This day would come sooner or later, but Rong Lin hadn't expected it to happen this way. The Third Hokage was so decisive.
"Hmph hmph~"
Tsunade, sitting nearby, smugly grunted a few times towards Jiraiya, seemingly saying, "Look, Rong Lin did it! Remember our wager for the entire year starting from today!!!"