Kakashi's Absolute Approval

For Zhang Miao to be able to collect Nine-Star Ninja fragments from Naruto was something he had never expected.

According to the system's strength classification, excluding the scattered ordinary people, the ranks from One-Star to Four-Star corresponded to Ninja Academy Student, Genin, Chunin, and Special Jonin respectively—these four levels were merely the "beginner stage."

The three ranks from Five-Star to Seven-Star corresponded to Jonin, Elite Jonin, and ordinary Kage-level, which was the Recruitment System's "intermediate stage."

Only the three ranks of Eight-Star, Nine-Star, and Ten-Star could be called the advanced stage!

For example, super Kage-level powerhouses and tailed beasts all belonged to the Eight-Star level. Powerhouses at this level could destroy heaven and earth with a single move, their strength not to be underestimated.

As for Nine-Star, that was even more extraordinary. According to the system's explanation, the Six Paths Sage and the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki belonged to this level. From this, one could see how terrifying the strength of a Nine-Star ninja truly was.

As for Ten-Star, the system had not explained it to Zhang Miao, and Zhang Miao had not asked. But in his view, powerhouses at this level could probably no longer be called ninjas.

They should instead be called "gods"!

Therefore, being able to collect Nine-Star ninja fragments was undoubtedly a tremendous stroke of luck for Zhang Miao.

Most importantly, these fragments came far too easily—almost no different from picking them up for free!

At the time, the system had given the fragment name as "Nine-Star Ninja Naruto Uzumaki (Asura) Fragment." Zhang Miao guessed that if he collected all the fragments, the ninja he recruited would be Naruto in his peak Six Paths Sage Mode.

Because only Naruto in that state could truly be called a Nine-Star!

Unfortunately, the fragments collected each time were far too few. Zhang Miao had made Naruto cry twice, yet he had only obtained two fragments. And the recruitment fragments for a Nine-Star ninja totaled six thousand four hundred!

That meant Zhang Miao would need to make Naruto cry every day without interruption for seventeen and a half years to recruit this Nine-Star Six Paths Naruto.

Damn it, by the time that happened, even the Fourth Great Ninja War would be over. What use would recruiting him be then!

On the other hand, the Nine-Tails was especially generous—five fragments at once. With two slaps over the past two days, that was already ten fragments!

"Does the Nine-Tails particularly enjoy watching me hit Naruto?"

Zhang Miao thought this was highly likely.

But that wasn't important. What mattered was that the Nine-Tails was Eight-Star level and only needed three thousand two hundred fragments to recruit. If he could get five Kurama Fragments each time, then in just two years, he could recruit it!

Zhang Miao hadn't considered how much benefit a Nine-Tails completely loyal to him could bring. What he considered was that if he successfully recruited the Nine-Tails, then according to the system's rules, he would also gain an equal amount of Chakra as the Nine-Tails.

That was what Zhang Miao wanted most!

Zhang Miao had already decided that even if it was just for Nine-Tails-level Chakra, he would persist in beating Naruto for two years!

One slap a day! Unshakable as thunder! Unstoppable through rain or shine!

Anyway, idiots were generally tough and could take a beating!

"For the Nine-Tails' nearly limitless Chakra, my foolish little brother, prepare to welcome your big brother's loving lashings, wahahahaha!"

Thinking of this happy prospect, Zhang Miao couldn't help but burst into loud laughter.

Just then, Kakashi had finished preparing the fish and came out. Seeing Zhang Miao lying on the tatami laughing wildly, he raised an eyebrow slightly, his lifeless dead-fish eyes opening a crack.

"Stop laughing, time to eat!"

By now, Kakashi wasn't too surprised by Zhang Miao's strange behavior.

Because in his view, Zhang Miao, who possessed "precognitive abilities," must be seeing things ordinary people couldn't. Among these things, there might be some ridiculous scenes. If that were the case, it wouldn't be strange for Zhang Miao to act this way.

Kakashi was understanding, so he said nothing and asked nothing. He simply ate his fish quietly, keeping an eye on Zhang Miao's plate. The moment he saw it empty, he would push another plate of fish in front of Zhang Miao.

After downing a few fish, Zhang Miao let out a burp, patted his belly, and wore a look of satisfaction.

"Burp... A full belly feels great. By the way, Kakashi, haven't you had any missions these past few days?"

"Mm." Hearing Zhang Miao's words, Kakashi immediately nodded. "Recently, they've all been small missions. I don't need to go for them."

"Oh!"

Zhang Miao thought for a moment. He also felt that with Kakashi's skill, ordinary small missions really didn't require his involvement, so he nodded.

"That's true. With an expert like you around, your partner must have it much easier!"

As soon as he said this, Zhang Miao regretted it, because he realized he might have said the wrong thing.

After all, Kakashi was someone who had lost two important partners before. Wasn't he now bringing up exactly what he shouldn't have?

Thinking this, Zhang Miao secretly glanced at Kakashi and saw that his expression was indeed off.

"This is going to be trouble!"

Just as Zhang Miao thought this, he heard Kakashi's calm voice from beside him.

"Hey... Ryunosuke, what do you think is more important—the missions the village gives, or your comrades?"

Hearing Kakashi's words, Zhang Miao was momentarily stunned.

"Giving me a choice question this quickly?"

But Zhang Miao's reaction was also very fast. Familiar with Kakashi's experiences and the plot of Naruto, he answered within three seconds of Kakashi asking the question.

"Comrades are the most important, of course!"

Zhang Miao stood up, staring at Kakashi, his small face full of seriousness.

"Missions are dead, but people are alive. The loss from a failed mission can always be made up for somehow, but once a comrade is lost, they can never be found again. Someone who doesn't value their comrades is trash!"

The moment Zhang Miao's words fell, he noticed Kakashi across the table lift his head.

"So you really think that way, huh?"

At the same time, Zhang Miao also heard the system's prompt.

"Obtained five-star Ninja Kakashi Fragments x5!"

Hearing this prompt, Zhang Miao immediately knew he had made the right choice again, so a smile spread across his face.

"That's right, that's exactly what I think. And I also believe your father, the one called the 'Konoha White Fang,' Hatake Sakumo, was a great ninja worthy of respect!"

As he said this, Zhang Miao's face was filled with admiration.

"He had such overwhelming strength, yet he could abandon a mission to save his comrades and then bear all the blame alone. A man like that truly deserves the title of hero. Even if many people don't acknowledge him now, I believe that one day, he will earn everyone's recognition and respect!"

Having just obtained five Kakashi Fragments, Zhang Miao was in a great mood, so he didn't mind saying a few good words about Hatake Sakumo to cheer Kakashi up.

After all, helping others is the root of happiness!

But what Zhang Miao didn't expect was that this momentary kindness would soon bring him an unimaginable reward.

"Ding—Obtained Kakashi's absolute recognition. From now on, when the host interacts with this ninja, you will receive a fixed daily full quota of 10 Ninja Fragments from this ninja!"

Hearing this system prompt, Zhang Miao's mouth fell open, and his face was full of surprise.

"This time, I really hit the jackpot!"