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The morning sun was already climbing in the sky when Naruto and Sakura arrived at Ichiraku Ramen. The scent of rich broth and freshly prepared noodles drifted through the air, mixing with the usual buzz of the village streets.
Naruto stretched lazily, his hands resting behind his head, while Sakura clung to his arm with a bright smile.
Sakura, however, wasn't entirely pleased. As they stood outside the ramen stand, she huffed, crossing her arms with a pout.
"Hmph! How dare Sasuke make you wait, Naruto-sama?" She muttered under her breath, her irritation bubbling to the surface. "He should've been here already, waiting in respect for making you waste even a second of your precious time!"
Naruto chuckled, his deep, smooth voice dripping with amusement as he reached out, his fingers tangling into Sakura's soft pink locks, giving them a teasing ruffle.
"Easy there, Sakura," He murmured, his tone lazy yet commanding. "Getting all worked up first thing in the morning isn't good for your skin."
Sakura's frustration melted like butter at his touch. Her cheeks flushed a warm pink, and a soft, breathy giggle slipped past her lips as she pressed herself into him, her body instinctively seeking his warmth.
"But I can't help it," She whispered, eyes burning with adoration and need. "I just don't like seeing you treated with anything less than the worship you deserve, Naruto-sama..."
His smirk widened, dark and knowing. She was completely his.
Leaning in, he let his lips graze the shell of her ear, his breath hot and teasing.
"Good girl," He praised, his voice low, dripping with sinful approval.
Before she could react, his palm cracked against her ass, the sharp sound echoing around, making her entire body jolt.
Smack~!
A delicious gasp tore from her lips, her thighs instinctively pressing together as a shiver of pure electricity coursed through her.
Sakura turned wide, breathless, dazed eyes to Naruto, her lips slightly parted, her chest rising and falling rapidly.
He only smirked, his gaze dark with amusement.
"That reaction…," He mused, squeezing the spot he just spanked, his fingers kneading possessively into her soft flesh. "I think you liked that a little too much."
Sakura bit her lip, her knees weak, her mind spinning. Her body burned where he touched her, every nerve alive with need.
Slowly, she lowered her gaze, her shoulders subtly dropping, her body submitting to him completely.
Naruto loved that look on her.
With a wicked grin, he tilted her chin back up, making her meet his eyes. "You're gonna be real fun to play with later, Sakura~."
Her breath hitched.
She couldn't wait. She bit her lip and gave him a mischievous smile.
A few minutes later, Sasuke finally arrived, his hands tucked into his pockets, his face stoic as ever. But as he approached, he couldn't help but notice the way Sakura was leaning toward Naruto, giggling at something he said. His jaw clenched slightly.
Why does he always get so much attention?
Still, he pushed aside his irritation and greeted them. "Tch. You two look like you're having fun."
Sasuke stood a few feet away, arms crossed, his face set in its usual indifferent expression. But Naruto, ever perceptive, caught the slight twitch in Sasuke's eye. Jealous?
Sasuke walked toward them with a casual yet confident stride. His sharp gaze flicked between Naruto and Sakura before he scoffed. "You said to meet here, but I didn't realize I was interrupting a date."
Sakura immediately straightened up, but before she could protest, Naruto smirked.
"Date or not, at least I wasn't late," Naruto said, his voice laced with amusement. "Making me wait, huh? That's dangerous, Sasuke. What if I decided to leave before you got here?"
Sasuke narrowed his eyes. "Not my fault. Some of us actually train in the morning."
Naruto simply laughed. "And yet I'm still ahead of you."
Sasuke clicked his tongue, but he didn't argue further. He knew Naruto was strong—annoyingly strong—but he refused to admit it out loud.
"Alright, alright," Naruto said, waving a hand. "Enough standing around. Let's eat. My treat."
Sasuke raised an eyebrow but followed them inside.
As they stepped in, they were greeted warmly by Teuchi, the owner, and his daughter Ayame.
"Naruto!" Ayame called out with a smile. "Bringing guests today? That's a rare sight!"
Naruto grinned. "Gotta take care of my team, right?"
Ayame leaned forward with a teasing glint in her eyes. "Team, huh? If I didn't know any better, I'd think you were starting a little harem."
Sakura's face immediately turned red, and she fidgeted in her seat. Meanwhile, Sasuke rolled his eyes, clearly tired of Naruto's popularity with women.
Naruto, however, just laughed. "What can I say? Women love me."
Ayame smirked. "Well, at least you admit it." She then turned to Teuchi. "Three bowls, extra large!"
The trio took their seats, and as they waited, Sasuke leaned forward slightly, resting his elbows on the counter.
"Enough messing around," He said, his tone sharp. "Tell me about this test."
Naruto sighed dramatically. "Geez, you're so impatient. Relax. Enjoy the moment."
Sasuke glared. "I don't have time for this."
Naruto smirked. "Alright, alright. The test is about teamwork. That's the real point. If we don't work together, we fail."
Sasuke frowned. "Teamwork?"
Naruto nodded. "Yep. Kakashi's not testing our individual strength—he's testing if we can trust each other."
Sasuke mulled over Naruto's words, his fingers tapping against the counter. "And you're sure about this?"
"One hundred percent," Naruto replied confidently. "I know how these kinds of tests work. If we act like a bunch of solo fighters, he'll crush us. But if we work together, we'll win."
Sakura nodded eagerly. "I believe in Naruto's judgment!"
Naruto shot her a pleased look before turning back to Sasuke. "Here's the plan. You and I will attack Kakashi head-on. I can match him in taijutsu, and with your Sharingan, you can keep up."
Sasuke smirked slightly, clearly liking that part of the plan.
"As for Sakura," Naruto continued, "you'll support us from a distance. You're faster than you let on, and with your precision, you can mess up his timing."
Sakura's eyes gleamed. "Understood, Naruto! I won't let you down!"
Sasuke was silent for a moment before finally nodding. "Fine. Your plan makes sense. I'm in."
Just then, Ayame placed three steaming bowls of ramen in front of them.
"Here you go! Enjoy!"
Naruto grinned as he picked up his chopsticks. "Alright, let's eat! We've got a big day ahead of us."
Sakura happily started eating, while Sasuke—despite his usual cold attitude—couldn't deny that the ramen was good.
As they ate, they continued discussing their tactics, refining their strategy for the upcoming test.
Naruto smirked to himself. Kakashi won't know what hit him.
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