What a Surprise

In the afternoon, Nagasawa dealt with most things and handed the remaining task to Shisui, successfully escaping.

I won't let you down, Commander Nagasawa. Shisui said silently in his heart as he looked at the figure of Nagasawa leaving.

He regarded this as the trust that Nagasawa had in him.

Over the past ten days, as Nagasawa's second-in-command, Shisui found out that Nagasawa was fully worthy of being the successor of the Will of Fire. He loved Konoha sincerely, and all he thought about was how to strengthen Konoha.

Moreover, it wasn't just a pipe dream. He actually made an effort to realize it. This training team was an example, and he did his best, so Shisui couldn't find any mistakes in him.

This made Shisui admire him. He sincerely believed that if Konoha had more people like Commander Nagasawa, there was no need to worry about being strong.

Casting away the distracting thoughts in his heart, Shisui began to work on his task seriously. He also wanted to learn from Nagasawa.

If Nagasawa knew what Shisui was thinking at this time, he would probably be impressed with Shisui's observation ability.

Because he, indeed, had been working hard for the development of Konoha.

Nagasawa felt that there should be no one who loved Konoha more than him and hoped that Konoha could develop.

He was already distressed if several buildings were blown up, let alone hundreds of Shinobi's death. What if Prosperity went down? That would be a real loss.

For the record, one point of Prosperity meant that he could receive an additional ten points every week.

After over two months, Nagasawa had spent more than 100,000 points to raise the Whitebeard fusion rate to 60%, increasing his strength again.

Originally, he had to spend more, but after cosplaying as Whitebeard and acting like him for a while in Land of the Rivers, the fusion rate increased a little.

But sadly, Nagasawa discovered that after reaching the 50% fusion rate, the point required to raise the fusion rate would increase with every 10% increase. Now, he ought to spend 20,000 points to raise the fusion rate by 1%.

However, it was because the required points to raise Whitebeard's fusion rate was too expensive.

After all, Nagasawa only spent more than 50,000 points to get Yoriichi Tsugikuni's fusion rate to 85%.

He currently only needed 1,500 points to increase the fusion rate by 1%. With the point he got next week, he would be able to raise it to more than 90%, but 100% might be a bit difficult.

Now, Nagasawa's understanding of swordsmanship and Breathing Styles had skyrocketed, coupled with his strong physique thanks to Whitebeard's template.

Nagasawa now barely used Haki or Tremor-Tremor Fruit. He merely utilized Yoriichi Tsugikuni's ability and physical strength, and he could already be considered strong. He might even win easily against the Five Great Shinobi Countries' Kage.

...

Nagasawa went to the orphanage after leaving the Anbu base.

Since the subtle confession of love that night when he left with Kabuto, the two had not had a proper date.

Nono might not care, but Nagasawa felt that this would not do. Seeing that the weather was perfect today, Nagasawa decided to bring Nono to their first date.

He handed the remaining work to Shisui for this.

Before coming here, Nagasawa deliberately went home to change into a more casual outfit and was ready to bring Nono for a stroll.

Since Nagasawa did not tell Nono in advance and just went to the orphanage, saying that he wanted to take her out on a date, Nono was obviously surprised and worried at the same time.

"How about your job? You looked very busy before."

Nagasawa smiled and said, "I was a little busy some time ago, but I'm fine now, and it won't affect my job."

"Then wait a moment. I'll go change." Nono thought of something and ran back in.

Nagasawa was not in a hurry. He sat in his seat and waited for Nono quietly.

He was thinking about what clothes Nono would wear, but there was no festival or anything of the sort now, so she might not wear anything special. However, Nagasawa was still looking forward to it.

Because she had to take care of so many children in the orphanage, Nono usually wore a black or gray kimono that wouldn't be too apparent if it were dirty.

Even so, it could not hide Nono's outstanding appearance.

If she wore a beautiful and delicate kimono, she would definitely look more beautiful.

After a while, the shy Nono reappeared in front of Nagasawa.

Nagasawa's eyes widened. He was so glad that he came today. Nono had actually changed into a Miko's outfit!

At this time, Nono was wearing pure white clothes and a long scarlet hakama. The waist wrap around her waist perfectly displayed Nono's slender waist.

Normally, because she was always wearing loose clothes, her cleavage was completely blocked by her clothes, but this time, it certainly tempted Nagasawa even though it wasn't that revealing.

It was obviously the first time for Nono to wear it. She blushed and could not look Nagasawa in the eye. She turned her face sideways and asked Nagasawa in a low voice,

"Didn't you say last time that you wanted to see me in a Miko outfit? So I sewed one during my free time. How about it? Is it good?"

"Yes, it's simply too good!" Nagasawa saw that Nono was not confident, so he praised her.

"There is no one more suitable for this outfit than you in this world. You have to be confident."

"You're exaggerating," Nono said, but she was also very happy in his heart. She was no longer as nervous and shy and looked at Nagasawa.

Looking at Nono's slightly red face, Nagasawa sighed.

Hearing Nagasawa sigh, Nono could not help but be nervous again. She lost her confidence and asked, "What's wrong? Is there something wrong?"

Nagasawa shook her head and said, "I kind of hesitate to take you to a crowded place. You are so beautiful that I can't stand it if others see you."

Nono was stunned for a moment, and her face quickly turned red. She gently hit Nagasawa with her small pink hand.

"Like I said, you're exaggerating."

Nagasawa took the opportunity to grab Nono's hand and pulled her into his arms.

"No, it's not an exaggeration. You're the most beautiful girl in the world."

"What if a child sees us? We should be careful." Nono blushed and grabbed Nagasawa's hand.

"It's all Nono's fault. You're too tempting." Nagasawa struck first.

Nono rolled her eyes at Nagasawa that blamed her.

Nagasawa stopped messing around and quietly watched as Nono tidied up his clothes. Then, he asked,

"Where do you want to go? Today's date is all up to you."

Nono thought for a moment and shook his head. "I don't have any place that I want to go to. You should choose."

"Then let's walk around. We will visit any place that seems interesting." Nagasawa said after a brief pause.

He already had a rough idea in his heart. It didn't matter where they went. He had to have a surprise at the end of the date.

Nono nodded. "Okay."