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Konohagakure
Team Seven's meeting point.
"Damn it, Kakashi-sensei is late again. I was so motivated to do a mission today!"
Naruto yelled in frustration, looking at the sun high in the sky.
What a blow to an energetic young man.
"Exactly, exactly. I should have slept in for my beauty sleep," Sakura said, equally annoyed, glancing at Sasuke, raising her fist in agreement only after seeing the same irritation in his eyes.
But she didn't know Sasuke wasn't upset about Kakashi's lateness!
"Naruto, can you teach me your Multiple Shadow Clone Technique?"
Sasuke asked, stepping forward calmly under Naruto's curious gaze after much deliberation.
He was one step from completing his Rasengan, and he didn't want to give up.
If time allowed, Sasuke wouldn't mind slowly mastering the one-handed Rasengan.
But with the Chūnin Exams imminent, he had to get stronger to face Orochimaru and Gaara!
"Huh? Shadow Clone?"
Naruto said, surprised, unable to understand why Sasuke wanted to learn the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique.
But he wouldn't miss a chance to show off in front of Sakura.
His eyes darted, and Naruto cleared his throat dramatically, straightening his posture.
"Sasuke, the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique is a dangerous A-rank forbidden jutsu from the Scroll of Seals. Even I only learned it by luck. Even if you're a genius, this jutsu will be hard to master."
Naruto said, glancing at Sakura, putting on airs under Sasuke's speechless expression.
His smug look made Sasuke want to give him a Thousand Years of Death!
Naruto, this guy, was both brave and despicable.
"Hmph, you don't need to worry. Just tell me if you'll teach me or not. I'm not begging." Sasuke said, not humoring him, showing an even more arrogant demeanor, taking advantage while acting tough.
Uh, no. he wasn't taking advantage.
He was giving Naruto a chance to show off!
"Is that your attitude for learning?"
Naruto questioned, dumbfounded, rubbing his head, asking with a dark expression, ready to show off but caught off guard.
Who was asking for a favor here!
"If you don't want to, forget it.. I was going to treat you to meals for a month as a reward. Never mind, I'll find Kakashi-sensei." Sasuke said, changing his tune, using retreat to advance.
If Naruto's Multiple Shadow Clone Technique didn't require one hand seal, he wouldn't bother with this trouble.
"Treat me to meals for a month? Don't say no. Who said I wouldn't agree? Sasuke, we're comrades. How could I not agree, hahaha…Just kidding, you can't go back on it!" Naruto said, his eyes lighting up, shouting, knowing he couldn't miss Sasuke's 'monthly pass'.
If Kakashi-sensei got there first, he'd get nothing.
A whole month!
He'd eat all the delicious meals he couldn't afford.
"Huh? Treat him for a month? Naruto, you can't make outrageous demands!"
Sakura shouted, seeing Naruto's drooling expression, preventing him from exploiting Sasuke.
She secretly gave Sasuke a displeased look. Sasuke-kun was perfect, except he spent money too lavishly, especially on Naruto, not her.
Infuriating!
"Ah! Haha... Of course not, Sakura, why would you think that." Naruto laughed awkwardly, his thoughts exposed, secretly deciding to make Sasuke pay for everything.
Outrageous demands?
Heh, he'd show Sasuke what outrageous meant!
"Then let's start today. After the mission, you teach me the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique," Sasuke said, nodding calmly, unaware of Naruto's devious thoughts.
If he knew, he'd scoff.
A sucker? No way!
"Hey~~ Sorry, I got lost again today."
Kakashi's voice appeared, interrupting Sakura as she was about to speak, making Sasuke and the others look at the red torii gate.
"Liar!"
"Liar!"
Naruto and Sakura yelled, united in indignation, pointing at Kakashi.
They'd heard such insincere excuses too many times.
"Yo, you all seem motivated, don't you. Today's mission is to weed the herb garden. A long-awaited D-rank mission."
Kakashi said, jumping down beside the three, speaking calmly, ignoring their anger.
"Weeding? What's going on? I wanted a high-level, exciting mission, this is too lame!" Naruto said, his face falling, jumping up to protest.
This wasn't what he expected!
"Idiot, the Land of Waves mission was an exception. D-rank missions are your normal missions, let's go." Kakashi said, frowning, scolding loudly, because the Land of Waves mission had turned A-rank.
He'd taken Naruto and Sasuke on a dangerous mission.
Though the Third Hokage hadn't said much, leaving the village was impossible for now.
Still want exciting missions?
What are you thinking..
Ten minutes later.
"Sasuke, now I'll show you the power of the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique." Naruto said, his fighting spirit restored, looking at the lush herb garden, forming a hand seal, and calling out.
This was his moment to shine!
"Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!"
Naruto roared, dozens of clones appearing with 'bangs'
"Let's go, finish the mission in one go!" Naruto said, waving his hand, charging into the herb garden under Sasuke and Sakura's speechless expressions.
Dozens of clones swarmed in, dividing the herb garden, working hard.
"Uh? Is he showing off? Or helping us complete the mission?"
Sakura asked, her eyes pausing, speaking with a strange look at the crowded herb garden.
"Tch, let him be." Sasuke shrugged, complaining weakly.
He didn't want to waste time weeding either.
'This Naruto.. How is this teamwork? But it's fine. While he's energetic, let's complete more D-rank missions. That way, they can catch up to the upcoming joint exam.' Kakashi thought, reading his book, looking up at Naruto's movements.
A few minutes later.
"Hehehe… It's all done, old lady. How's that? My speed is fast, right!" Naruto said smugly, standing before the client, giving Sasuke and Sakura a triumphant look.
This was the power of his Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!
"Hey, I'm talking to you. What are you so proud of? Fast speed? You were so fast I couldn't stop you. You pulled out all the medicinal herbs I planted. I told you to pull out the weeds, the weeds!"
The client, an old woman, said, glaring at Naruto, roaring, punching him unceremoniously.
"Agh~~~"
Naruto screamed, his right eye turning into a panda eye, his body thrashed by the old woman.
"Idiot."
"This moron."
Sasuke and Sakura, suppressing laughter, striking him down, causing Naruto's fragile mental state to collapse again.
This wasn't the result he wanted.
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