After seeing Sasuke's strength, Tatsuna's impression of Team 7 also changed.

In this way, Namikaze Minato led everyone to leave Konoha and escort Tatsuna back to the Kingdom of Waves.

For Naruto, who was executing a ninja for the first time, this kind of thing undoubtedly made him excited.

Although Zephyr described Zabuza as cruel and terrifying, Naruto's heart was still full of fighting spirit.

What's more, there is such a powerful teacher as Minato Namikaze in the team.

On the contrary, it was Dazna.

Although his impression of these brats Sasuke, Naruto, and Karin had changed, when he thought of Zabuza's ferocity and Cardo's financial resources,

I don’t know what kind of trouble I will encounter on the way back to the Country of Waves.

In order to ensure Tatsuna's safety, Namikaze Minato took the initiative to walk at the front of the team and always observed the surrounding situation.

Although Namikaze Minato has a twelve-year vacuum period, this does not prevent him from still being an excellent ninja.

No matter the job of escorting someone important.

Or a battle with other Ninja Village ninjas.

He has very rich combat experience.

Sasuke, Naruto, and Karin followed their requests and walked behind, left, and right of Tazuna respectively.

The reason why Sasuke is put in charge of the rear is because he can move the fastest.

In case there is an enemy sneak attack from the left and right sides.

Sasuke can also provide support at this time.

This is to ensure the safety of Dazna and his companions.

"Everyone just keep a normal mind."

"Although Zabuza is very strong, I believe that as long as we work together, we will be able to overcome this difficulty."

Namikaze Minato did not forget to appease the mentality of several people.

To avoid causing any psychological pressure on them.

Namikaze Minato felt that he could understand why Zephyr wanted to give them this mission.

Although Naruto and Karin are both Jinchūriki in the village and are the targets of the Akatsuki organization.

Logically speaking, they should be hidden in the safest place in the village to prevent the Akatsuki organization from taking advantage of them.

but……

Restricting the Jinchuuriki's actions because of fear of loss will only cause them to lose the opportunity to grow.

becomes counterproductive.

Believe in them and continue to encourage them to grow until they are capable enough to protect themselves.

This is the most correct approach.

And Hefeng also knew this in his heart.

He is indeed an amazing Hokage.

"Um?"

But just when Minato Namikaze couldn't help but think of the Japanese wind, he suddenly noticed a pool of clear water on the road ahead.

In any case, they have now left the village and are walking on the forest trails of the Country of Fire.

The roads here are uneven and there is nothing to be alarmed about when there is water accumulation.

but……

Today's season is the summer with the highest surface temperature.

Under the stimulation of this high temperature, any accumulated water will be completely evaporated in a short time.

What's more, he remembered clearly that it had never rained during this period.

It is impossible to accumulate water on the ground.

I'm afraid it's a ninja killer sent by Cardo.

However, Namikaze Minato felt that the person coming would not be Zabuza.

Although he had never fought against Zabuza, he had at least heard his name.

If Zabuza had come in person, he would not have made such a stupid mistake.

and……

Not even aware of this detail.

It shows that the opponent's level is that he is a chuunin at best.

I just don't know if Naruto and the others noticed the enemy's ambush.

Namikaze Minato raised an eyebrow.

With his strength, it only takes a matter of minutes to deal with the ambushing enemies.

But he knew Hefeng's plan very well in his heart.

Rather than just completing this mission, he hoped that Naruto, Sasuke, and Karin could grow.

Although Kong has great strength, he cannot notice the crisis in the dark.

This is not a good thing for ninjas.

Thinking of this, Namikaze Minato turned his head slightly back from the corner of his eyes to observe the reactions of Naruto and others.

There is no need to say more about Dazna.

He was just a bridge builder. Although he was observing his surroundings with vigilance, he could not see any flaws in the other party.

Then came Naruto, who clasped his hands behind his head and almost lifted his chin to the sky.

Rather than saying that Naruto was here to perform a mission, it was more like he was here for an outing.

Not to mention discovering the enemy's weaknesses.

He didn't pay attention to the changes in the surrounding environment at all.

For a moment, Naruto's performance made Namikaze Minato, as an old father, quite helpless.

On the contrary, it was Xiang Phosphorus. Her expression became nervous from unknown moment on.

His eyes were focused on the puddle of water in front of him.

"Teacher Zero..."

I saw one of Kosu's hands touching the ninja bag on his side, and he reminded Namikaze Minato in a faint voice.

It seemed that he had discovered something, but he didn't dare to explain it loudly.

I'm afraid that I might startle a snake.

In fact, although Kaoru and Naruto are both from the Uzumaki clan, her Uzumaki bloodline is superior to Naruto's.

At least that was the case in the early days.

Phosphorus can not only heal companions, but also has certain sensory abilities.

As soon as she left the village, she started using her abilities.

Just so as not to consume excess energy, she reduced the range of perception to a radius of one hundred meters.

Therefore, when enemies in the dark entered this range, they could not escape her perception.

As the distance got closer, Xiang Phosphorus quickly determined the other party's position.

It's coming from that pool of water.

Compared to Naruto's reaction, there was simply no comparison, no harm.

And Sasuke, who was walking at the end of the team, although he did not have the same sensory abilities as Karin, he was still observing his surroundings all the time.

Whether it is the surrounding environment, Xianglan, Naruto, or Tatsuna, they are all the objects of his observation.

Xiang Phosphorus's subtle movements quickly caught his attention.

Combined with Xiang Lian, he is the only ninja in the team who has learned the domineering power of seeing and hearing.

Sasuke also immediately realized that there might be enemies nearby.

"Naruto, this idiot..."

However, when he realized that there was an enemy, Sasuke felt speechless towards Naruto in his heart.

Is this guy really observing his surroundings?

Judging from his appearance, he didn't look like he had discovered an enemy.

"However, it's impossible that Teacher Zero didn't notice the situation that even Xiang Ling and I noticed, right?"
To be continued...