It's been 24 years, why am I reincarnated in Konoha without a system?

Chapter 297 Coincidence or Accident? Kabuto the Pharmacist Arrives

"So, you were also tricked by your teacher into stealing the Book of Seals, which forced you to retire and become a wandering ninja?" Naruto's eyes widened as he blurted out upon hearing Idaten's tearful complaint.

He looked indignant and deeply empathetic!

"also??"

Instantly, Sasuke, Sakura, and Junto, along with Idaten, all turned their heads and looked at Naruto with strange expressions.

This guy wouldn't do that kind of thing, would he?

Well, Sasuke and Sakura are unaware of the details regarding Naruto's Book of Seals incident.

"Ah...hahaha...nothing like that, how could I do such a thing! I was just thinking about how that bastard Mizuki lied to me back then, and how Iruka-sensei and I saw through his scheme and defeated him." Naruto forced himself to make up a lie, he didn't want to lose face in front of Sakura and Sasuke.

"Mitsuki-sensei? Is he also the kind of person like Green Aoi?" Idaten asked suspiciously, while Sasuke and Sakura both looked at him with disbelief and skepticism.

"Ahem, since it's a misunderstanding, Idaten, just compensate me for your tea. Um, we still have a mission to do, so we won't bother you any longer!" Naruto said hastily, sweating profusely, not wanting to say another word about the topic.

"Really? I didn't expect you to be so enthusiastic, Naruto." A playful glint flashed in Junto's eyes, then he turned and left without saying another word.

Sasuke and Sakura smiled knowingly and quickly followed Junto away...

He's just a delinquent genin who was expelled by the Third Hokage; there's no need to pay him too much attention!

Upon seeing this, Naruto immediately asked Idaten for the money for the tea, and then happily followed after him.

But after walking for half a day, Runtu and the others turned around at the same time and looked at Idaten, who had been following them, with unfriendly eyes.

"Hey, Idaten. What are you doing following us? Are you going to cause us more trouble?" Naruto rolled up his sleeves and said fiercely. Did they really think he was a pushover just because he wasn't showing his teeth?

Although the three people beside Runtu remained silent, their sharp gazes still made Idaten's scalp tingle.

"No, no, no, I'm going to the port town called Izuku Port. I'm definitely not following you. It's a coincidence, a coincidence..." Seeing that things were not going well, Idaten hurriedly waved his hands and explained with an awkward smile.

Honestly, he wouldn't dare to cause trouble for those guys now and invite trouble for himself.

He was outnumbered by four opponents, including a Jonin and a Chunin. He simply couldn't win!

"Leaving the town of Jiegang?" The four members of the group were taken aback, seeing that the sweating Idaten was going to a place with them.

"I hope this really is just a coincidence." Junto opened his crimson three-tomoe Sharingan and gave a warning before turning around and setting off again.

"What terrifying eyes!!" Looking at Juntu's retreating figure, Itaten patted his chest, feeling a wave of fear.

In that instant, he seemed to see that sharp, thunderous blade again, and he would never forget that chilling, terrifying feeling that sent shivers down his spine...

"Since we're all going to Ichigo Port, let's go together!" Naruto, oblivious to Idaten's strange behavior, immediately stepped forward and greeted them with a smile.

Sasuke didn't object, and it would be a good opportunity to get some information about Akuta Port from this guy...

"The three-tomoe Sharingan, huh? As expected of a genius Jonin from the Uchiha clan. It seems we can only wait until they separate before taking action." Half a kilometer away, Kabuto Yakushi put down his binoculars and muttered to himself.

Behind him, besides the Sound Four, was Amegakure's Amegakure squad.

Clearly, they have formed a cooperative alliance.

In the afternoon, we left Jiegang Port.

"I'm telling you, you're not still going to say it's a coincidence, are you?" Naruto pointed at the gate of the Wasabi Clan and glared angrily at Idaten.

The captain, Runtu, standing beside him had bloodshot eyes and was poised to strike at any moment, ready to subdue him and interrogate him for information!

This was the address of the client who commissioned their mission. The other party's actions were undoubtedly a direct and blatant attack on them, a blatant display of taunting...

"Ahem, it really is just a coincidence. I didn't know you were also going to see Elder Jiro..." Idaten said with a bitter face, inwardly cursing.

Who knows what's going on? He doesn't want to get entangled with these guys any longer!

Faced with his feeble explanation, Junto simply didn't believe it and was about to make a move as his Sharingan's three tomoe swirled in the blink of an eye.

"Haha, I didn't expect you two already knew each other." Just as Runtu was about to cast his illusion, the door of Wasabi's house opened and a hearty shout came from inside.

"Elder Jiro..." Terrified, Idaten immediately slid down and knelt into the man's arms, trembling. This sudden scene left Junto and the other three stunned once again.

Is this really just an unexpected coincidence?

"Everyone in Konoha, Idaten is the runner representing our Wasabi family in the Todoroki Grand Shrine race, and he is someone you are responsible for protecting," Wasabi Jiro explained with a smile, instantly clearing up the misunderstanding.

Seeing this, Junto closed his Sharingan and stepped forward. "Lord Jirocho, this is our mission request. I am the Jonin leading this mission, Uchiha Junto."

"Konoha Chunin - Uchiha Sasuke".

"How dare you! Elder Jiro, I am Naruto Uzumaki from Konoha..."

"Hehehe, I'm a genin, Haruno Sakura."

"Welcome everyone." Jirocho smiled broadly as he looked at the two Uchiha members from the Jonin and Chunin group. "Now, please come inside. I have prepared a sumptuous meal to entertain you..."

Those are Uchiha! With these two around, this mission is guaranteed to be a success.

It seems his letter to Tsunade was quite effective; she did indeed look after her old friend. His previous act of lending her money to squander was worthwhile; this investment of goodwill wasn't in vain.

Meanwhile, in the medical research lab far away in Konoha.

"Achoo! Have you caught a cold?" Tsunade suddenly sneezed loudly, then muttered something indifferently and continued flipping through the cursed seal scroll.

At her feet, nestled among a pile of messy documents and books, a letter lay unnoticed beneath.

At dusk, we left Jiegang Port.

"Tomorrow morning is Todoroki Taisha's match, how about we go out for a stroll tonight? I heard there's a fireworks display to celebrate the festival!" Naruto, who was bored after a satisfying meal, suddenly suggested.

Sakura's eyes lit up instantly, and she looked intently at Sasuke. This was a perfect opportunity to deepen their relationship...

“Okay, let’s go out and have a look.” Runtu nodded in agreement. Wasn’t the point of his trip to experience different local customs and culture?

Seeing that Runtu agreed, Sasuke glanced at the excited Naruto and Sakura, and could only nod and follow along as they left the Wasabi Clan.

As the group entered the bustling town filled with the festive atmosphere, they gradually dispersed amidst the enthusiastic calls of various vendors.

"Sasuke, it's been a long time..."

Seeing Naruto harassing Sakura ahead, Sasuke shook his head helplessly and was about to go look elsewhere when a familiar voice came from behind him.

"It's you, Kabuto Yakushi!"

"I didn't expect you to be a Chunin of Konoha, Sasuke. Now you should know who I'm here to see you on behalf of, right..." Kabuto Yakushi glanced at Sasuke's Chunin vest before adjusting his Sound Ninja headband and revealing his identity.

Orochimaru!

Sasuke's pupils contracted instantly as he thought of the Konoha S-rank rogue ninja who had given him the cursed seal.

“That’s right, it’s Lord Orochimaru.” Kabuto nodded with a fake smile, then his gaze sharpened and his attitude became sincere. “Now, on behalf of Lord Orochimaru, I formally invite you to join the Sound Village.”

"Don't rush to refuse. This is something Lord Orochimaru asked me to give you. If you agree, then come to the address on this page."

He quickly threw out a scroll, and then Kabuto, seeing Juntu's gaze projected from a distance, vanished in an instant.

Now is not the time to take action!