Naruto: A Thief’s Journey Starts with the Seven-Tails

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The Sannin who returned to Konoha Village headed straight for the Hokage's office.

After all, this mission was arranged by Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Third Hokage, and they still needed to report.

"Yeah, so, Taki no Kuni still intends to avoid external contact, and the Seven-Tails is also a bit restless."

"Is that right, Chiyama Gekko?"

Looking at the lecherous old man in front of him, Chiyama Gekko nodded helplessly.

Why was he helpless? Because he saw the well-hidden smile at the corner of the lecherous old man's mouth.

Damn it! He's just taking revenge on me!

"Alright, you can go and rest. You can pick up the reward for this mission at the mission hall later."

After Nara Suzaku and Aburame Shibi saluted, they turned around and left.

When it came to Chiyama Gekko, he suddenly let out a heh heh laugh.

This made Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage, feel rather confused. He thought to himself, could this kid have gone stupid after just one mission?

"Hokage-sama, do you know?"

"There are hot springs in Taki no Kuni. And those female ninja who are surrounded by waterfalls all year round have really good skin."

"Thank you, Hokage-sama, for arranging this mission for me. I got a lot more material, heh heh heh."

After saying that, he left, leaving Hiruzen Sarutobi stunned looking at his back.

After a long while, Hiruzen slapped the table hard and blurted out, "Mistake! I knew this brat was up to no good!"

"Hot springs in Taki no Kuni? Oh! I want to see too!!!"

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After receiving the mission reward, Chiyama Gekko stopped Aburame Shibi who was about to go home and sleep.

"Chiyama Gekko, what's up?"

"Heh heh, Aburame Shibi, you don't know. When I was alone in Taki no Kuni, thanks to your bugs accompanying me. That's why I didn't feel so lonely."

Oh? Hearing this, Aburame Shibi became interested, but there was more doubt.

If what Chiyama Gekko said was true, then why did all his bugs die in an instant?

"So, Aburame Shibi, do you think you can give me some bugs to raise? I'm really interested now."

How could he not be interested? This was Chōmei's food. He couldn't really go to the Aburame Clan and snatch bugs, otherwise people would laugh at him if word got out, right?

"I see. Then what kind of bugs do you want to raise?"

"There are a great variety of bugs in our clan, and their functions are also different. The Parasitic Bugs I cultivate also come in many types."

When it came to bugs, Aburame Shibi immediately got excited. He usually didn't talk much, but unexpectedly rambled on for a long time.

Chiyama Gekko didn't understand much at all. As for the Aburame Clan, his understanding had always been limited to using bugs.

As for what the bugs were, he had no idea and didn't want to know.

"Aburame Shibi, hold on a second."

"Got it. Since this is my first time raising bugs, do you have any bugs that are easy to raise, big in size, and juicy?"

Aburame Shibi instantly had a confused look on his face.

The 'easy to raise' part he could understand. After all, no one wanted to raise bugs to death.

But big in size? Juicy? What did that mean?

He didn't get it, but someone did. Chōmei was almost jumping out to give Chiyama Gekko a hug.

Good buddy! You know me!

After Chiyama Gekko pestered him relentlessly, Aburame Shibi agreed to get a few boxes of Bugs for him, allowing him to start trying to raise Bugs.

Although they were all the most common parasites, after being taken care of by Aburame Shibi, these Bugs were very easy to raise and handle.

Chiyama Gekko was so happy that he almost kowtowed to him.

Having settled the Bug problem, Chiyama Gekko didn't rush home.

Because he saw two familiar people.

"Yo, Matt Dai-san, training your son?"

"Ah? Chiyama, haha, you're back from your mission? Youth cannot be slackened. Do you want to exercise together!"

It was Matt Dai, a Genin of Konoha, and his son Matt Guy.

"Yeah, just got back from Taki no Kuni. I remember Matt Guy should be going to the ninja academy this year, right?"

Speaking of the ninja academy, Chiyama couldn't help but think of another person.

Kakashi, the so-called genius ninja who was known as the "always evenly matched in every fight".

He should also be enrolling this year. Then he'll graduate next year and be promoted to Chunin in another year. Tsk tsk, truly worthy of the name of genius.

"Hahaha, yeah, he'll go to report in a few days."

"Matt Guy, don't you want to say hello?"

Matt Guy stopped training and excitedly ran in front of Chiyama and saluted him.

"Chiyama-nii-san, long time no see! My Gitai have improved significantly. Next time, I will definitely beat you in a running race!"

Speaking of the relationship between Chiyama Gekko and Matt Dai, it was really good.

After all, Chiyama Gekko knew how tough Matt Dai was, so he established a good relationship with him from the beginning and helped him a lot.

Over time, the two of them became friends.

Even Matt Guy's attitude towards him was very friendly.

"Hahaha, I'll definitely run with you if I have the chance."

"Matt Dai-san, let's spar in Gitai if we have the opportunity. I'll go back first. There's a little one at home waiting for me."

Matt Dai laughed heartily, showing a mouthful of big white teeth.

After saying goodbye to Matt Dai, Chiyama Gekko returned home.

Ebisu Sami was taking care of Hayate Gekkō, and there was an extra kid in the yard.

"Eh? Ebisu-kid, you're here. Hmm? Training?"

"Chiyama-nii-san, you're back. Yeah, I'm about to enter the ninja academy soon, so I'm doing some training in advance."

The kid's name was Ebisu. Well, one of the future lechers in Konoha.

"Chiyama, you're back. How was this mission?"

"Hey, same old, same old. Taki no Kuni is relatively peaceful. I just went there to conduct an investigation. But those two guys, Nara Suzaku and Aburame Shibi, actually dumped such a dangerous mission on me. Humph, I extorted 5,000 ryo from each of them. Plus the mission reward, here."

Chiyama Gekko casually handed Ebisu Sami 30,000 ryo.

Sami took the money and started counting the money without any qualms.

And Chiyama Gekko started helping Ebisu with his training, claiming that it was to help him further improve himself.

Well, that is, throwing small stones at him?

Adding some weight when he was doing squats?

For a moment, Ebisu had a mournful face and felt extremely uncomfortable.

"Is Chiyama Gekko at home?"

Suddenly, a loud voice sounded outside the door.

Huh?

This voice sounds kind of familiar.

Sure enough, when he pushed the door open, Minato Namikaze, with blond hair, was standing outside.

"Yo, Minato, what brings you here when you've got some free time?"

"It's not me who's looking for you. It's my master."

"Your master? Oh, Jiraiya. Alright, wait a sec. I'll come out right away."

Jiraiya is looking for him? Humph, he probably heard somewhere that he went to Taki no Kuni.

He wants to get some writing materials from him.

Not bad. For such an opportunity to extort that shows up on his doorstep, if he doesn't take advantage of it, he'd be doing himself a disservice.

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