Ch-45 Return to Konoha?

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The wooden dragon evaded the Rock Golem and created some distance. After putting enough space between them, it launched an attack on the Rock Golem with incredible speed, resulting in a collision. However, the Rock Golem proved to be sturdy, and the wooden dragon couldn't inflict much damage. They reached a stalemate, but the wooden dragon couldn't sustain it for long. It opened its mouth and released a lightning attack, striking the Rock Golem with multiple lightning bolts, causing significant damage, though it remained intact.

Michikatsu realized that using only the wooden dragon would take too long. Therefore, he leaped into the air and stood on the tail of the wooden dragon, running along its back. Soon, he reached the head of the wooden dragon and jumped into the air. Employing 'Enhanced Breathing: Third Stage,' he covered his fist with chakra as he used 'Chakra Enhanced Strength.' With precision, he struck the head of the Rock Golem.

Cracks began to appear on the head of the Rock Golem, and soon it fell apart, completely destroyed. Michikatsu was falling toward the ground in a free fall, but he remained calm, landing safely and standing upright.

Michikatsu didn't waste any time standing around. With his full speed, he ran and punched a tree, splitting it in half. Michikatsu didn't destroy the tree for no reason; the Iwa Jonin was hiding behind it. Not only did Michikatsu destroy the tree, but he also punched the Jonin in the stomach, sending the Iwa Jonin flying. The Iwa Jonin collided with another tree, coughing up blood.

Michikatsu simply waved his hand, and multiple threads tied up the Iwa Jonin. Michikatsu approached the Iwa Jonin and said, "I must say, you are one of the strongest Jonin I've ever fought. But it's your bad luck that you've encountered me."

After saying that, Michikatsu tightened the grip of the threads on the Iwa Jonin, cutting it into pieces. After killing the Iwa Jonin, Michikatsu returned to the place where the minister was sitting in fear. When the minister saw Michikatsu, he said, still trembling in fear, "Please, let me go. I will give you whatever money you want. Just let me go."

"Not happening. You know, as well as I do, that for a ninja, his mission is the most important. Not to mention, killing you was part of my task, so don't even think of returning alive," said Michikatsu, not even giving the minister a chance to beg for mercy before killing him.

After that Michikatsu collected all the corpses and left the place.

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Nawaki traveled to the predetermined meeting place where he and Michikatsu had agreed to meet after completing their respective missions. Soon, he reached the location and saw Michikatsu standing there.

"You're late as always," said Michikatsu.

"Even though you faced a stronger opponent, you still arrived before me," said Nawaki, sighing and scratching his head.

"So, did you get the head of the Earth Country Minister?" asked Nawaki.

"Of course. Now, let's not waste any more time with small talk. Let's go," said Michikatsu, and he left the area.

"Yeah, yeah," Nawaki replied, following behind Michikatsu.

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Soon, Michikatsu and Nawaki reached the Konoha camp on the borders of Amegakure and went to the main camp where Tsunade and Orochimaru were stationed.

Tsunade saw Michikatsu and Nawaki and asked, "How did your mission go?"

"Awesome as always," replied Nawaki, submitting the sealing scroll containing the corpses of the Iwa ninjas.

"Here," Michikatsu also submitted his sealing scroll.

"Well done, I expect nothing less from Michi," said Tsunade with a smile.

"And what about me? I also worked hard and killed the team of Special Jonin," said Nawaki.

"You did well, too, but Michikatsu is your team leader, so he will receive the praise," teased Tsunade.

"So, who was the team leader for this mission, protecting the minister of Iwagakure?" asked Orochimaru.

"No idea, but he was a powerful Jonin, so he must be a prominent figure," replied Michikatsu.

"I see, we will investigate and then inform you about this," said Tsunade. "And if everything goes well, then we can finally return to Konoha."

"Nawaki, after I submit the report of this mission, you will also be promoted to Jonin from Special Jonin," Tsunade added.

Nawaki nodded and smiled. "You heard that, Michi? I will also be a Jonin."

"What are you so happy about? I'm already a Jonin," Michikatsu replied.

"Can't you even be happy for a few moments?" said Nawaki.

After that, Michikatsu and Nawaki left to rest.

The next morning, everything was verified, and Tsunade said to Michikatsu, "You really killed a big shot this time. The Iwa Jonin you killed is the heir of one of the big clans in Iwagakure."

Michikatsu simply nodded.

"Be careful now; you'll be hunted down and targeted by that family," warned Tsunade.

"I am already the target of so many people; a few more don't make much difference," replied Michikatsu.

"You are right but still be careful. And I also have good news. We can leave in two days, and you can finally meet your brother after almost 5 years," said Tsunade.

Michikatsu looked at the sky, feeling excitement in his heart at the thought of seeing his brother.

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