It's been 24 years, why am I reincarnated in Konoha without a system?

Chapter 148: Departing from the Kingdom of Sichuan, new class 7 joins

"This is our target for this mission: Hashima, a wandering ninja with Chunin-level strength. The information says he recently appeared in the Land of Rivers, so we'll go there first to gather intelligence and start tracking him..." Outside the village, on a dirt road, Ishikawa took out a photo and showed it to Karin and the other two.

After confirming that all three recognized the target's appearance, Ishikawa put away the photo and looked solemn. "Now I will arrange our squad formation according to our individual abilities. I am the strongest and will lead the way. Taro and Jiro, you two will be behind me, on the left and right, to guard the flanks."

"Then there's Karin. Although you have sensory and medical abilities, you're the least experienced and weakest since you just graduated. So you'll be in the center of our triangular formation, protected by everyone while using your senses to keep watch around."

"Yes, Captain." Karin and the other two responded simultaneously upon hearing Ishikawa's arrangement, having no objections to the formation.

From both a safety and practical combat perspective, Ishikawa's formation is flawless. It's arguably the best formation for their squad to maximize individual player potential.

Seeing that no one objected, Ishikawa nodded and suddenly sped up like an arrow, rushing out. "I need to get to the Land of Rivers before dark."

"Yes." Karin agreed and followed closely behind, while Taro and Jiro lagged two meters behind, forming an offensive and defensive formation on the flanks.

On the other side, at Konoha's Third Training Ground.

"The three of you are no longer needed to be ninjas!!"

Looking at Naruto tied to the wooden stake and Sasuke and Sakura who showed no team spirit, Kakashi's eyes sharpened with disappointment and he snorted coldly.

His words stunned the three excited men for a moment, and then they all flew into a rage.

"Damn it, how could this happen!" Naruto cried out in dissatisfaction, while Sasuke's expression turned cold, and he burst forward to prove himself.

The idea was good, but reality was cruel.

With a bang, almost instantly, Kakashi countered by stomping on Sasuke's head.

"So you're acting so impulsively that you're reckless? The three of you are far inferior to my previous disciples. You have no idea what the true meaning of a group of three really is!" Kakashi rebuked coldly, his opinion of Sasuke dropping another point.

"A former disciple? Mitarashi Ishikawa!!" Upon hearing this, Sasuke's expression changed slightly, his eyes flashing with resentment and anger.

Damn it, he's an Uchiha, how could he lose to that guy here...?

If I can't even pass the test, how can I challenge that guy, how can I seek revenge on that man!

"Mitarashi Ishikawa, what did that guy do back then?" Naruto, who had also heard Kakashi's disdain, hurriedly shouted.

His face showed dissatisfaction and resentment, and he was very curious and full of questions.

Three people are vying for two bells. How can they pass this test, which can only be passed by two people?

"You're such an idiot! How could I possibly tell you something like this? You might as well just beg me to let you pass!"

Kakashi rolled his eyes at Naruto, unable to bring himself to scoff. It seemed this guy hadn't inherited any of his teacher's sharp mind; instead, he was more like his teacher's wife.

"What a complete idiot..." Sasuke, standing at his feet, also looked down on Naruto, feeling utterly powerless at his brainlessness.

How could he have such an idiotic teammate? They're completely useless and only cause trouble!

However, given Kakashi's mention of groups of three and Ishikawa's successful completion of the test, could the real content of this test be...?

"Arrogant Sasuke, don't be so cocky when you're being trampled on!" Naruto instantly flew into a rage. As expected, Sasuke was the most annoying guy.

"Well, it's almost lunchtime now! There are two bento boxes in the backpack over there, one for Sasuke and one for Sakura. After you finish eating, I'll give you another chance. If you can't pass, you'll all have to go back to the Ninja Academy."

Watching Naruto and Sasuke bickering, Kakashi's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he spoke calmly.

"Huh? Why isn't there one for me, Kakashi-sensei..." Sure enough, Naruto shouted again upon hearing this.

"If you can't even see through such a low-level trap, don't waste your food. In my opinion, someone as brainless and self-deprecating as you has no chance of getting through." Kakashi stirred up trouble again, then disappeared in a flash without even looking at Naruto.

"What the teacher means is that only Sasuke and I can..." Sakura's face lit up with joy, her voice barely audible, as she envisioned a blissful life with Sasuke.

Yes, that must be it!

"Eat up, Naruto." Just as Sakura was lost in thought and Naruto's stomach was rumbling, Sasuke suddenly spoke up and handed him a bento box.

In an instant, this sudden change left Naruto and Sakura stunned. They couldn't understand why Sasuke had done that!

"Hmph, although your strength is weak and you'll only get in the way during the battle, something is better than nothing. Don't hold us back later."

"Sasuke, you bastard! I'm a little touched, but I still want to punch you!"

"Let's wait until we get the bell. If we get sent back to school, we'll definitely be ridiculed when we see that guy again. Although I don't know if we can pass the test by cooperating with you, it definitely won't work if it's like before."

"That guy!!"

Naruto and Sakura both realized at the same time, and Sakura hesitated for a moment before handing over her own bento.

"You, you..." Naruto was moved to tears as he watched the goddess feeding him, when suddenly the sky darkened and dark clouds gathered.

The next second, Kakashi appeared in a flash, streaked with lightning and sparks. "How dare you break my rules! You have some nerve!!"

"Teacher, you just said that we are in groups of three, so of course we need to work together as a team."

"Sasuke is right. Since we're working as a team, we need to eat together to have the energy to face the exam."

"That's right, that's right, we're a trio..."

Influenced by Sasuke's preemptive remarks, Sakura and Naruto immediately reacted and screamed in panic.

"The three of them as one?" Kakashi glanced at Sasuke, his eyes flashing, then a smile appeared on his lips, and the dark clouds above his head instantly dissipated...

"Although you're still a bit inexperienced, you've barely passed!" Under Naruto and Sakura's delighted gazes, Kakashi waved his hand and gave a resounding thumbs-up. "Now I declare that the new Team 7, Team Kakashi, is formed once again."

"You passed??"

"Haha! I knew this would happen. Ninja, ninja, I'm finally a ninja..."

Sakura and Naruto snapped out of their daze and called out to each other. Although they were still a little confused, they were still immersed in the joy of passing the test.

"So, the real test this time was actually about teamwork! Using two bells to make us jeer was just a ploy to sow discord," Sasuke stepped forward to confirm, his expression one of knowing everything.

Deep down, he knew this was Kakashi's hint to form a group of three, coupled with the result of Class 7's successful graduation.

So, has he fallen behind that so-called senior again...?

“That’s right, it’s teamwork.” Kakashi nodded. Although he was going easy on them, he needed to let them know the core of Team 7’s team.

"In the world of ninjas, those who break the rules and regulations are called trash. But those who don't even cherish their comrades are the trashest of the trash..."

At the memorial, Kakashi once again delivered a long speech to the new Team 7, instilling his own Will of Fire.