Chapter 43 Daily Tasks, Sako's New Clothes
The Next Day
Training Ground 3
"Good morning, everyone..."
Naruto took a figure-eight step, rubbed his stomach, and leisurely approached the three of them to say hello.
"Too slow, Naruto..."
Little Sakura glanced at the time and subconsciously called out, a hint of annoyance in her voice.
"Well...
I forgot that Mr. Kakashi has become very punctual now.
Let's try to be on time next time," Naruto replied, glancing at Kakashi, who seemed lost in thought.
But in the next moment, Naruto's gaze was unconsciously drawn to Sako's figure.
Today, Sako wore a navel-baring outfit similar to what Ino would wear later on.
The clothes on her upper body clearly showed that she was maturing at a young age, which was unexpected.
However, instead of the typical black stockings worn by ninjas, she had her legs wrapped in bandages.
The only flaw was that the outfit's colors, blue and black, made her look less youthful.
Still, it gave her a unique touch of asceticism.
Moreover, there was the Uchiha clan emblem on her clothes; I wonder if Sako sewed it on overnight.
*[This girl is working hard for her strength!
Should I give her some encouragement?
Let's see what else she can do...]*
Naruto thought as he watched Sako daydreaming.
Meanwhile, Zuozi looked depressed and suspicious of life.
Didn't they say there would be rewards for changes?
Why hasn't she received any yet?
Was she still too conservative?
Zuozi recalled the clothes recommended to her yesterday, and a hint of embarrassment and anxiety crossed her face.
Maybe she should try again tomorrow?
*'Naruto, what are you doing?
Why do you keep sneaking glances at Sako?
I'm going crazy!
Aside from the boy turning into a girl, do you really want to steal my admirer?
No, I won't let that happen...'*
Little Sakura glared at Naruto and Sako with fiery eyes, feeling dissatisfied in her heart.
"Ahem...
Naruto, Sako, little Sakura, this is your reward for completing the mission.
Let me outline the tasks for the past few days:
Today, we'll go to Yoshinoya's medicine field to pull weeds; tomorrow, we'll clean up garbage by the river; and the day after tomorrow, we'll take care of the Yamada family's children..."
Kakashi, still lost in thought, lazily handed out three rewards and announced the mission.
Since Lin's confession, Kakashi had been preoccupied with his future and wasn't focused on leaving the village for tasks.
He hadn't even rushed to find Naruto to discuss everything.
Namikaze Minato's speculation had made Kakashi hesitant about changing the past...
"What!
What kind of tasks are these?
Teacher Kakashi, why is this happening?
Shouldn't we be performing more exciting and dangerous missions outside the village?"
Little Sakura finally found a chance to vent her frustration and shouted her dissatisfaction.
Though Zuozi didn't voice her complaints, the slight twitch in her eyebrows revealed her displeasure.
Only Naruto was happily counting the rewards for this mission.
*[Tsk tsk...
The Ninja Village divided among four people still nets us 10,000 taels; that's quite a bit.
After all, for a C-level task, the maximum reward is 100,000 taels.
In Konoha, using Ichiraku ramen as a reference, a bowl costs between 60 and 90 taels, so we could buy more than a hundred bowls of ramen.
In a few days, I've earned a month or two's worth of food expenses.
Not bad...]*
Naruto thought to himself, looking at the banknotes with glee.
With his cheat and Kage-level strength, making money was easy for Naruto!
After all, the Ninja world wasn't like his past life; money wasn't everything.
Anything that came too easily lost its thrill!
Naruto was enjoying this feeling immensely.
"Ahem...
Little Sakura, this is to help you develop your sense of teamwork.
I will also share some Chakra techniques with you.
That's it for the next few days!
Let's set off..."
Kakashi responded vaguely, leading them toward Yoshinoya's medicine field.
*'If that's the case, then it doesn't matter!
Once we finish the task, I can train with Mr. Guy and the others.
Once I unlock the Sharingan, I'll be able to copy their taijutsu!'*
Zuozi thought to herself, following behind with less ladylike grace.
[Goddess path, you still have a lot to practice!]
Naruto observed Sako's awkward walking posture, and the corners of his eyes twitched as he sighed helplessly.
"Naruto, let's go too..."
Little Sakura turned her big light blue eyes toward him, smiling as she called out playfully.
*'Hateful...
I won't lose to that bad woman Sako!'*
"Okay, little Sakura..."
Naruto met her gaze meaningfully until she blushed slightly, then he smiled lightly and walked away slowly.
*[Fish, are you hooked?
No, it's more likely due to emotions like unwillingness and jealousy...
After all, a devoted dog is not a god!
Godhood belongs only to male deities!]*
*'Naruto, what does that look mean?
Did he see through my feelings?*
Little Sakura stared at Naruto's back, shyness shining in her eyes as she hurriedly tried to catch up.
At the Same Time
Hyuga Neji followed Hyuga Tokuma back to the Hyuga clan.
After a night of negotiations, a new Hyuga clan structure had blossomed.
In Neji's eyes, every member of the branch house now held hope.
They were no longer the tools they had once been...
Except for the Hiashi family, all members of the main family had been marked with the Caged Bird seal.
Now, Hyuga children would no longer be forced to bear the Caged Bird seal at just three years old.
Instead, their status would be determined based on talent and strength upon graduating from the Genin exams, allowing them to choose between remaining in the branch house or joining the main family.
Neji understood Hyuga Iroha's considerations and knew that he was destined to become the new head of the clan.
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