A Job With She-Devil 4

Meanwhile, In Makarov's Office

While the original is busy enjoying with his son, the clone is debriefing Makarov about the events that took place on the Bosco border.

"What! You are telling me that someone warned you during your time in the camp?" Asked Makarov incredulously.

"Yes, Gramps. I'm sure they attacked keeping me in mind maybe testing me?" elaborated Clone Naruto.

"That's bad indeed. What had the Council say about this?"

"They are elusive as ever. They didn't have any 'knowledge' about this, which was written in my discharge letter.

'We are thankful to you and your efforts to keep the base and our soldiers safe, Hunter Naruto. We are not aware of the severity of the situation and didn't predict the attack of Rebels like that.

We hope that everything will settle soon. We discharge you from your duties as Captain for Bosco camp. Thank you for your services.'

Read Naruto, remembering the letter from word to word.

"Who replaced you?" Asked Makarov curiously.

"It was some new squad leader named Doranbolt with some others," said Naruto. From what he knew, Doranbolt newly joined the ranks of Magic Council and impressed the council with his work in very little time. That's why he is sent to replace Naruto with some other squad leaders.

"Doranbolt? Never heard of him. But as the Council sent him there, he should at least be competent," said Makarov. Naruto missed the look of recognition and glee in Makarov's eyes at the mention of Doranbolt's name, fully engrossed in his thoughts.

"One more thing, I want to take Mira on an S-class job,"

"Mira? Oh, Mira!" Said Makarov, smiling widely.

"Don't be such a pervert, Gramps." Said Naruto, pulling the Old Man from the gutter.

"Why are you asking me? You know any S-class mage can take others on an S-class job, right?" Asked Makarov, thinking straight after a few seconds.

"Ya. But I want to take her on an SS-class," said Naruto smoothly. Makarov stared at Naruto agape.

"What! Why do you want to take Mira on an SS-class job? Why, Naruto? Why do you want to go that far?" Asked a confused Makarov?

Although he had trust in Naruto and his abilities, he can't just send Mira with him on an SS-class job just like that. He at least needs to have a good reason for asking this.

"I know, gramps. It is dangerous. But I'll be with her, right? Moreover, I want to give her a first-hand experience of the world out there. Like-"

"Like how Gildarts gave you. There is always a person stronger than you out there and the world is not a, well, Fairy Tail," concluded Makarov with a sigh.

He knew one day his children need to face the harsh reality of the world they were in. But he hoped that day will be when they were prepared for everything. But not on a job like how Naruto suggested.

SS-class is not an easy job and when compared to S-class, they are at least double to thrice dangerous as the class of the job doesn't say everything.

They are jobs that may range from invading a nation to killing multiple S-class mages or anything on that threat level. Most of the SS-class jobs tend to be undone for years and any job shortfalls the 10-year job will be in this category.

He knew Naruto's and Mira's strength. Though she is not S-class yet, Mira is a strong mage nonetheless and can defend herself well. He could only trust Naruto in this and he decided to put faith in the blonde he knew only for 6 months.

"Ok, Naruto. But this time, at the first sign of danger, you will return and I'm going to give you the least dangerous one. No questions." Said Makarov seriously.

"Let's make it spicier, old man. If I lose, I'll do whatever job you ask me, no questions asked. But if I bring Mira in one piece and experienced, you are going to spar with me?" Asked Naruto in a challenging tone.

Makarov's eyes widened. He gave Naruto a 'are you kidding me' look, but the blonde remained unfazed. He thought about what Naruto told for a moment.

'What an interesting proposal. It seems he is smarter than I thought. Though I could refuse, if he loses, I can make him all the pranks on the council that I always wanted to.

If he won, then I just need to spar. That's also a useful option as that allows me to personally gauge his strength. Is that all? Am I missing something here?' Thought Makarov and looked at Naruto for a moment to confirm that Naruto is not playing any tricks on him.