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

Chapter 154 The formal meeting between the fellow disciples, Naruto and Sasuke break down.

Night, in a time-traveling room.

Because Nohara Rin went to the front lines, Ishikawa recklessly summoned White Zetsu again to continue strengthening himself, while also creating four shadow clones to double his training in monstrous strength and lightning armor.

After this battle with Gaara, he knew the limits of his current strength, even though he hadn't used all his abilities.

A lone wolf can hold his own against an elite Jonin, but will surely kill an ordinary Jonin...

Having personally experienced the confidence that comes with increased strength, Ishikawa didn't say much, he just trained and got to work!

Nothing happened that night, and the next morning arrived in the blink of an eye.

After a quick breakfast, Ishikawa went out to greet Tarojiro and took him to the Hokage Building.

After exchanging pleasantries, Ishikawa handed his two underlings over to the Third Hokage to learn ninjutsu, then turned around and took Karin to the back mountain of Konoha.

"Today I'll teach you Earth Release: Earth Wall and Chakra Burst Techniques first, and then I'll teach you Water Release when Jiro returns." Ishikawa cut to the chase, looking directly at Karin, whose pretty face was slightly flushed with nervousness.

Without Tsunade's permission, the Thousand Hands Strength technique couldn't be easily taught in this era. However, teaching Karin a few techniques, like Neji did, to give her stronger physical attacks was perfectly feasible.

"Thank you, Ishikawa-kun." Karin blushed and sweetly greeted him as they spent the first time alone together, taking the opportunity to close the distance between them.

Ishikawa didn't object to this, and after the theory class, he immediately activated his red-eye technique to observe Karin's chakra flow and gave her some expert guidance...

While they were training intensively here, Tarojiro in the Hokage Building also obtained his own B-rank attack technique.

B-rank Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet, and B-rank Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet.

The technique personally taught by the Third Hokage was not the kind of ninjutsu with dozens of hand seals like Kakashi's, but rather a modified version of a B-rank ninjutsu with only a few seals.

Having completed his training in chakra nature transformation, Tarojiro mastered the basics in less than half a day; all that remained was practice to hone his skills.

This pleased the third generation, who immediately announced that the two would have a few days to cultivate and that there would be no tasks assigned to them for the time being.

And so, the Ishikawa team once again entered a period of intense training, and seven days passed in the blink of an eye...

This is the mission hall of the Hokage Building.

"Hmm, yesterday's D-rank weeding mission went well. So, what's the next mission for Class 7..." The Third Hokage puffed on his pipe, flipping through the mission book and muttering to himself.

Across from him at his desk were the newly formed Team 7 members: Kakashi, Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura.

"Lord Hokage, Team Ishikawa has come to receive their mission." Suddenly, a voice rang out at the entrance of the hall.

Upon hearing this name, all members of Team 7, including the Third Generation, simultaneously turned their heads to look...

"Huh? It's Kakashi-sensei. Long time no see." Stepping into the mission hall, Ishikawa nodded to the Third Hokage and then looked at Kakashi with surprise as he went up to greet him.

His gaze inadvertently swept over the main characters' class, a subtle, imperceptible smile playing on his lips...

Finally, we've officially met, my three not-so-lovable junior brothers and sisters!

"Kakashi-sensei..."

"Kakashi-sensei..."

Behind Ishikawa, Tarojiro also shouted enthusiastically, while only Karin glanced at Kakashi curiously before turning her gaze to Naruto and the others.

He nodded silently as a greeting, without saying anything more.

"Yo! It's Ishikawa and the others. I heard you had an accident during your B-rank mission outside the village last time. Not only did you complete the mission successfully, but you also brought everyone back safely. Ishikawa, well done." Seeing his beloved student appear, Kakashi was immediately pleased and praised him.

Although he no longer served as Ishikawa and his team's mentor, he continued to keep a close eye on things secretly. The Third Hokage didn't hide this from them and told them everything about Ishikawa's team encountering a Jinchuriki.

"A Rank B mission! He managed to complete the mission safely and bring all his comrades back despite an unexpected incident? Is this guy really just a Chunin??" Before Ishikawa could even speak, Sasuke, who had been watching closely, exclaimed in shock that his composure was about to crumble.

He had thought that Karin joining the Ishikawa squad would only allow her to perform some low-level missions like them, but he didn't expect that they would start with B-level missions.

And they performed so well!

Compared to them, what were his missions these past few days? A ninja game? How could he possibly seek revenge on that man if things continued like this!

"Ahhh...no, this is outrageous! Third Hokage, why is it that Karin and a Chunin captain get to carry out exciting and dangerous B-rank missions, while we can only do D-rank missions like pulling weeds and picking up trash?"

"I don't care, I don't care, we're leaving the village today for a thrilling and challenging mission. Grandpa, don't be biased, okay...?"

Almost simultaneously, at the moment Sasuke was unwilling, Naruto shouted loudly as if he were a mouthpiece, and then sat down hard on the ground as if he wouldn't get up until he was given a high-level mission.

"Naruto, you idiot! A ninja must progress step by step..."

"Then why can Phosmin work?"

"Ahem, let me explain this a bit. Because the Ishikawa squad is an elite squad, therefore..."

"Hmph, our team has Jonin Kakashi-sensei. Ishikawa is just a Chunin, how can he compare to Kakashi-sensei? Don't say he's a newbie with no experience. Karin is a new Genin too."

Faced with Iruka and the Third Hokage's attempts to smooth things over, Naruto went all out and left the two speechless, exchanging bewildered glances.

With Karin as a precedent, they don't seem to have any real excuse to fool Naruto.

"Ugh, what a hassle. I should have known better than to be so loud!" Kakashi slapped his forehead in regret. He had been so focused on praising Ishikawa that he had forgotten about the two clowns beside him.

"Hehe! Looks like you haven't had an easy time lately, teacher. Those two guys don't look like well-behaved kids at all." Ishikawa joked with a smile, then turned his gaze to Sasuke, who was brimming with fighting spirit. "But speaking of which, teacher, you don't like those obedient kids either. They must be quite popular with you!"

"Like?" "How could that be?"

Upon hearing this, Sasuke and Sakura exchanged a glance, completely disbelieving that Kakashi, who had always looked down on them, was paying so much attention to them.

"No, compared to you three, I still prefer Ishikawa." Kakashi betrayed the three without hesitation, causing Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura to glare at him with resentment.

"Ahem, well, could you please make an exception and give them a C-rank mission, Hokage? They won't agree to continue assigning D-rank missions under these circumstances." Kakashi quickly turned around and said, instantly silencing Naruto and Sasuke, who were about to explode, with their burning gazes.

Although it's only a C-rank mission, it's still a big improvement as long as it's better than those boring D-rank missions.

"Hmm, let me see..." The Third Hokage nodded indifferently. With Kakashi around, he would dare to send Team 7 to carry out even A-rank missions, let alone C-rank ones.

The Sand Village's Jinchuriki have already started B-rank missions, so Naruto should probably pick up the pace a bit!

"Alright, this is it: help the Daimyo's sister recover the stolen golden statue treasure." Under the surprised and delighted gazes of Naruto and his friends, the Third Hokage announced a mission that sounded incredibly exciting.

Before the three could fully rejoice, the Third Generation slowly flipped through the mission book and said, "Ishikawa Squad, your next mission is a B-level intelligence delivery mission."

Mingzuo "(oДo*)?

Third-generation old man, don't go too far! ヽ(｀⌒′メ)ノ