Ninja World Live: The Ninja Rabbit I Found Was Actually Kaguya

The Land of Waves mission was to escort Dazna to the Land of Waves.

But the true core wasn't him, but the oil and water routes crucial for the Land of Waves' survival.

After all, is it that the national elementary school of Tubo traveled all this way, or is it that they truly have no ninjas at all?

Kitahara Hitoshi and his team obtained Cardo's assets and earned the favor of Kirigakure. Though their return drew attention due to the presence of a future Mizukage, it was an undeniable success.

Only Cardo's Wounded World remained intact.

"Kakashi—"

"As expected of you, your task completion speed is impressive."

Upon returning to Konoha, the two gatekeepers at the village's entrance greeted them.

Konoha was built in a circular area, shaped like a basin, with surrounding walls and a single entrance and exit.

Two Chūnin guarded this gate.

Izumo and Kotetsu.

Both had been in the same academy class as Kakashi, but while Kakashi had risen to Elite Jōnin, they remained Chūnin. They couldn't keep up with his pace.

"Ha... um." Kakashi replied indifferently.

"Eh?"

Izumo noticed something was off about Kakashi's mood.

"And then Kakashi's squad..."

"Um..."

"Come in—"

Izumo immediately recognized Naruto, the village's Nine Tails Jinchūriki.

They weren't ordinary ninjas. Though not exceptional, they were aware that Naruto was now Kakashi's student.

So they remained tight-lipped.

And Uchiha Sasuke was there as well.

The orphan of the Uchiha clan.

Then there was the golden-eyed boy—Kitahara Hitoshi. Iruka had once mentioned he hadn't revealed his strength.

They soon noticed Terumi Mei behind Kitahara Hitoshi.

She introduced herself.

"Wait a moment..."

"A Mizukage candidate..."

"Hold on..."

"Let's report."

"The Third Hokage will be here soon." Kotetsu paused, stunned, then immediately instructed Izumo to stay while he went to inform the Hokage.

Terumi Mei shrugged slightly.

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Senju Tobirama: Even if it's a Mizukage candidate, the village's shadow should personally receive her.

Senju Tobirama: Konoha has really lost its backbone.

Hashirama: Isn't this okay? No problem. Terumi Mei is the future Fifth Mizukage, so she's still a Kage.

Tobirama: Big Brother, you don't understand.

Tobirama: Weak countries have no diplomacy.

Tobirama: Weakness leads to submission.

Tobirama: As expected... the village's situation is dire.

Amid Tobirama's sighs, Kitahara Hitoshi and company returned to Konoha.

Due to Terumi Mei's presence, Kakashi, as the Jonin accompanying her, needed to wait for the Third Hokage to formally receive her.

This elevated the matter to a Kage-level diplomatic interaction.

But for the Genin, this didn't affect them much.

After all, communication between villages was still far removed from Genin affairs.

Still—

"Are you sure this is okay?" Kitahara Hitoshi asked.

As Kirigakure's next Mizukage, Terumi Mei's visit to Konoha made her a public figure.

This meant she couldn't act freely or approach him casually.

Kitahara Hitoshi wasn't being self-centered, but he knew her presence here and Konoha's attitude toward him were related.

Compared to her current public identity, this was inconvenient.

"My actions were deliberate." Terumi Mei brushed away the brown hair from her cheek, revealing her delicate ear.

She said,

"And with the Third Hokage arriving soon, it's perfect. I brought along the formal cooperation documents for Konoha."

In other words, this was official Mizukage business.

Kirigakure needed to build good relations with other shinobi villages to recover.

She was doing the right thing.

"Besides, you just completed a mission. Don't you want to unwind?" Terumi Mei shifted into her caring older sister mode.

"I wouldn't bother you thoughtlessly."

"Keeping some distance helps form genuine connections."

"Clinging too closely just creates annoyance, right?"

She grabbed Kitahara Hitoshi's right hand, warming it in her palm.

"You might think I'm being utilitarian." Her dark green eyes locked on his face.

Her tone was soft and sincere.

"I am being utilitarian. I won't deny it."

"Kitahara-kun, I know how to recognize people. You will absolutely grow into someone the world covets and respects."

"And all I want is to be the one you can trust—before others notice you."

"Of course, I really hope you'll give me that chance."

With that, she let go.

Kitahara Hitoshi remained silent.

As expected from the woman who revived Kirigakure.

She was meticulous and flawless.

Her gentle sister act, while calculated, was impressively executed.

"Cough, cough..."

Still, Kitahara Hitoshi didn't respond directly. Instead, he left Izumo, who was still waiting for the Hokage's arrival, hanging.

Because—

Terumi Mei had declared herself the next Mizukage... aligning with the Third Hokage's goal.

She symbolized the highest authority and strength of her village.

And now she was showing interest in a Genin from Konoha?

Izumo was shocked to see Terumi Mei act like a warm big sister, while Kakashi's team remained completely unfazed.

Was he the only one feeling like he was caught in some illusion?

"Get used to it."

"And wait for the Third Hokage," Kakashi said. "Don't spread anything unnecessary."

"Understood, Kakashi-senpai!" Izumo nodded immediately.

Indeed.

If news got out that Konoha's Genin had captured a future Mizukage's heart... he'd be in deep trouble.

So, after Izumo's interruption, Team 7 dispersed.

Kakashi stayed behind while Naruto, Sasuke, and Kitahara Hitoshi split off.

Sasuke and Naruto had earned some money and went shopping for ninja tools.

They invited Kitahara Hitoshi too.

But he declined.

Hinata had promised to supply his tools.

If he went with them, she might ask, "What? You didn't ask me, but you went out with Sasuke and Naruto?"

Or—

"Have you gotten that close with other guys now?"

"Do you want Sasuke and Naruto, or me?"

That would be a mess.

Kitahara Hitoshi sighed.

Indeed.

Naruto's behavior in the Land of Waves was suspiciously close to a confession.

So, keeping some distance seemed wise.

Boom!

Kitahara Hitoshi arrived at his apartment in ten minutes.

Then—

He saw a pure white rabbit, even its eyes were snowy white.

This rabbit was cute, with red-tinted paws.

It looked elegant and aloof.

It often showed no expression, giving it an especially cold aura.

At that moment, the little white rabbit was sitting on the windowsill.

As soon as Kitahara Hitoshi entered, it turned its head.

"Oh!"

"You're welcoming me?"

"Were you lonely while I was gone the past two days?"

"Finally remembered who your master is?"

Kitahara Hitoshi used the Body Flicker Technique to appear beside the rabbit.

He reached out.

But—

Boom!

The rabbit vanished and reappeared on the table behind him.

He turned and saw it sitting quietly again.

The little white rabbit's brows seemed to furrow.

It had noticed that Kitahara Hitoshi's speed had increased again.

"You're not cute," Kitahara Hitoshi said. "But I'm in no rush. I've got plenty of time to train you."

The rabbit gave him a cold look, as if scolding him for being too forward.

Kitahara Hitoshi gave up on touching it for now and opened the refrigerator instead.

"Oh..."

"Just as I expected..."

"If food isn't placed directly in front of you, you don't move at all."

He pulled out carrot slices—the rabbit's staple diet—from the fridge.

They had been prepared in advance, but the rabbit would never eat them unless placed in front of it.

Kitahara Hitoshi set the carrot before the rabbit.

This time, it didn't refuse. It took the slices with both paws and took a few bites…

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