Naruto: Starting as the Third Hokage with Tears in His Eyes

Chapter 251 Tsubasa Inuzuka's Impatience

Using the wall as a boat, we drift with the wind.

"Third to the left, half a foot above, throw."

Sakumo's calm voice rang out.

Without any hesitation, the two ninjas immediately followed the instructions and threw the large net in their hands in the designated direction.

The large net drew a perfect arc in the air, precisely covering a small, densely packed swarm of scorpions.

Before the sand scorpions could even retaliate with their pincers, Sakumo's figure had already appeared like a ghost on the other end of the net.

He extended two fingers and gently flicked the metal wire.

hum.

A surge of pure chakra instantly spread along the threads, causing the entire net to feel slightly numb as if it had been electrified.

The sand scorpions that were covered stiffened instantly, their movements momentarily slowing down for half a second.

"receive!"

The ninja team in charge immediately exerted their strength, dragging the sand scorpion in the net towards the huge iron cage that had been prepared beforehand.

The entire process was smooth and seamless, with perfect teamwork.

Sakumo Hatake is like an elegant dancer, and also like a calm conductor.

His figure weaved among dozens of large nets, sometimes stepping on the net surface to change direction; sometimes flicking his fingers to change the landing point of the net with the slightest force; sometimes using chakra threads to stick to the fleeing sand scorpions and accurately bounce them back into the encirclement.

Those hands, once stained with blood and claiming countless lives, are now saving lives.

Saving the lives of these sand scorpions is crucial to ensuring they arrive safely at the Konoha Ecological Farm, becoming an important part of the sustainable development industrial chain.

What should have been a chaotic and bloody capture was transformed by him into a precise, efficient, and even somewhat artistic grasping operation.

On the outside, Inuzuka Tsubasa and his clansmen watched in stunned silence.

"Lord White Fang... are you really catching scorpions?"

A young Inuzuka ninja muttered to himself, "Why does he look like he's embroidering..."

"Shut up! Focus on herding your sheep... no, your scorpions!"

Inuzuka Tsubasa yelled irritably, but his gaze toward Sakumo was filled with astonishment and a hint of... speechlessness.

This is Konoha's White Fang.

A monster who can apply assassination techniques to farm work and perform farm work with the skill of an assassin.

In the sky, Shirin Aburame floated quietly on a giant parasitic insect, like a silent overseer.

His responsibility is to identify and address any shortcomings.

A particularly agile sand scorpion seized an opening and leaped from the side of the sand disc, attempting to escape.

Before it could even adjust its posture in the air.

hum-

A dark cloud of insects appeared out of nowhere, transforming into a soft yet resilient net that caught it firmly before tossing it back into the chaotic swarm of scorpions without a trace of smoke or fire.

Throughout the entire process, the sand scorpion didn't even have time to utter a single hiss.

With Sakumo Hatake's precise command, the Inuzuka clan's violent expulsion, and the Aburame clan's inescapable trap, they were able to achieve their goal.

This unit applied the ninja's abilities to a completely new field.

Less than half an hour.

The battle, or rather the capture operation, was essentially over.

Leaf Leaf Western Defense Camp

The five specially made, enormous iron cages were already filled with a dense, energetic scorpion.

They crawled around restlessly in their cage, making a series of clicking sounds.

Inuzuka Tsubasa let out a long sigh of relief, plopped down on the ground, and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

He looked at the five cages of spoils, a look of bountiful joy spreading across his face.

Although the process was a bit strange, the result was good.

Now I'll have something to brag about when I go back to the village.

Think of Inuzuka Tsubasa, the dignified head of the Inuzuka clan, who not only kills enemies on the battlefield but also makes outstanding contributions to the village's animal husbandry in the desert!

Just as he was happily making his plans...

"Gurgle—"

An untimely sound came clearly from his stomach.

Inuzuka Tsubasa froze.

He subconsciously licked his slightly chapped lips, then slowly turned his gaze to the plump, firm-looking sand scorpions in the cage.

Especially those few that were noticeably larger than their counterparts, clearly individuals with excessive nutrition.

His Adam's apple bobbed up and down uncontrollably.

"that……"

Tsubasa Inuzuka rubbed his hands together, stood up somewhat embarrassed, and moved closer to Sakumo Hatake, who was checking the locks on the iron cage.

"Sakumo."

"Um?"

Sakumo Hatake responded without turning his head, carefully checking the latch on the cage door to ensure everything was secure.

"Look, we've been busy all day, using earth magic and rushing from one event to another. We're tired and hungry."

As Inuzuka Tsubasa spoke, he looked at Sakumo's profile with expectant eyes.

Sakumo Hatake paused for a moment, as if he had guessed what his old friend wanted to say.

"Our soldiers have plenty of rations," Sakumo replied calmly.

"Ugh, those soldier rations can't compare to freshly made ones!"

Inuzuka Tsubasa's voice carried a hint of seduction, "Look at these scorpions, each one plump and strong, clearly top-quality, all-natural, pollution-free ingredients from the Land of Wind!"

"What are you trying to say?"

Sakumo Hatake finally turned around, his calm eyes looking at him.

Inuzuka Tsubasa felt a little guilty under his gaze, but the thought of that legendary delicacy emboldened him again.

He chuckled, rubbing his hands together to reveal a set of pearly white teeth.

"A few bites?"

"...?"

"There are only a few! Let's try them!"

Inuzuka Tsubasa gestured with his ring finger and declared confidently, "As the first group to capture them, we have a responsibility and an obligation to test the taste, flavor, and optimal cooking method of these ingredients for Konoha's dining table!"

"Just imagine, if we get back to the village, end up on the Hokage's table, and then find out it doesn't taste good, how derelict our duty would be!"

"This is for the Hokage, for the future of Konoha!"

His words were passionate and righteous.

The surrounding young ninjas were stunned and almost believed it.

Sakumo Hatake looked at him expressionlessly.

"These are scorpions."

"I know it's a scorpion!"

Inuzuka Tsubasa grew anxious. "Let's just pick a few males. It won't affect their breeding! Let's just consider it... eliminating some of the less outstanding individuals for their great reproductive cause!"

Sakumo Hatake gave him a deep look.

Then, he silently turned around and continued to inspect the next cage.

ignore.

A blatant disregard.

"Hey! Sakumo! You bastard!" Inuzuka Tsubasa jumped up and down in a panic.

Just then.

Shirin Aburame, who had been silent all along, walked over quietly.

He held up one finger.

hum.

A small swarm of parasitic insects flew out and quickly formed two characters on the sand in front of Inuzuka Tsubasa.

I'm hungry.

Inuzuka Tsubasa's eyes lit up instantly.

"Look! Zhilin is hungry! You can't ignore the people's cries!"

Sakumo Hatake's steps finally came to a stop.

He slowly turned around and looked at two colleagues, one whose face clearly said "I want to eat," and the other who used insects to express his desire to eat.

Shuo Mao remained silent for a moment, seemingly engaged in a fierce internal struggle.

Finally, he sighed.

"All right."