After successfully sending Satsuki to practice with Kakashi, Naruto did not immediately start his own practice. Instead, he went to Konoha Hospital first, intending to visit the classmates who were injured in the qualifiers.
He was holding several carefully prepared food boxes in his hands. Inside were naturally delicious bento boxes made by himself and still kept at the right temperature.
Of course, Sasuki's share had been given to her before she went to see Kakashi, and she also took the share for Kakashi-sensei with her.
The air in the hospital is filled with a faint smell of disinfectant. Naruto came to the two-person ward. Lying in bed, Yato seemed to be in good spirits. According to him, he was actually fine. Following the doctor's advice, he decided to rest and observe.
On the hospital bed not far from the tooth is Akimichi Choji. He looked like he needed more rest than his teeth, and would have to stay in the hospital for a few days.
However, this obviously did not affect his appetite at all. Even though he could only lean on the bedside, he still held a bag of potato chips and ate them happily.
Beside the bed of Choji, Ino Yamanaka, who was looking after his teammates, and Sakura Haruno, who came to help, were chatting quietly together. Seeing that the relationship between the two of them was still as close and harmonious as before, Naruto felt a little relieved.
As soon as Sakura saw Naruto walking in, a smile immediately appeared on his face, and he waved Teuchi to greet him. Ino stood next to her. The moment his eyes met Naruto, his eyes flickered unnaturally, and he subconsciously moved half a step behind Sakura.
Are you still a little afraid of me? Naruto This helpless question once again appeared in my heart, what happened?
Seeing the arrival of Naruto, the most enthusiastic response was undoubtedly Choji. He almost stared at the food box in Naruto's hand with bright eyes. Especially after confirming that it was Naruto's special dish, he was so moved that tears filled his eyes. He couldn't wait to take it, without even bothering to say any kind words, he immediately opened the lid and started to eat it.
There was also a vague sigh of satisfaction in his mouth. Naruto has long been used to seeing his friend's foodie look that makes him cheerful instantly no matter what situation he is in. Even though Choji lost the game and was injured, it's good that he can be so happy.
In comparison, Ya seemed a little gloomy, his eyes were a little vacant, and he was obviously still brooding over being defeated by Rock Lee in such a crushing way, and his self-confidence took a big hit.
Akamaru, who was lying next to his pillow, was also in a low mood. His ears drooped, his wet nose gently rubbed Naruto's hand, and he let out a "whimpering" cry of grievance.
Naruto reached out and gently stroked the little head of Akamaru, feeling the warm touch brought by its soft down. At this moment, a somewhat sudden and strange idea broke into his mind without warning.
Speaking of which...Kakashi channeled those Ninja Dog, all of them seem to be able to speak human words, and they can speak better than many people... but why can't Akamaru? Is it also Ninja Dog?
After chatting briefly in the ward for a few more times and checking everyone's recovery status, Naruto guessed that the time was almost up, so he stood up and left.
He had just taken a few steps out of the ward when a commotion and exclamations came from the closed door behind him.
"Wow! What's going on?! My body! Why do strange things keep falling down?!" This was a panicked voice.
"Choji! Don't eat it! Didn't you notice?! Your body is also shedding these things!"
"Sorry! I don't know why, but the more I eat, the hungrier I feel! I can't stop!"
Then there was the sound of Sakura and Ino trying to find medical treatment Ninja in a panic. Their footsteps soon stopped, replaced by Choji muttering to himself in disbelief.
"Huh? It's strange that... my body... doesn't hurt at all? The wounds... all the wounds seem to be healed?!"
"What?! How is this possible... wait, I, I feel... what's going on? My body is so light!"
After confirming that [Pearl Jam]'s ability was fully effective and the two friends' injuries were fully recovered, Naruto actually turned around and left the hospital.
At the same time, another drama was going on during lunch time at Kakashi.
Satsuki looked helplessly at Might Guy and Rock Lee not far away. The pair of master and apprentice in green tights had their eyes glued to Kakashi and the bento in their hands, and their saliva was almost dripping on the floor, but they were still trying to be tough.
"Hmph...Kakashi, come on, this tempting fragrance... is the food of that kid Naruto, right?" Kai forced himself to assume an unmoved posture, but his Adam's apple rolled unconsciously.
Naruto really didn't know that Huan Kai and Rock Lee were also practicing here, so he didn't prepare their share.
Kai immediately turned to Rock Lee, who was swallowing uncontrollably next to him, and said loudly in his signature passionate tone.
"Li Yo! Did you see it? This... this is a sudden trial called 'temptation' on our journey to youth!"
"The real Ninja must not only be able to endure physical pain and fatigue, but also face the abyss of desire deep in the heart! This all-pervasive delicious aroma is the 'Genjutsu' that tests whether our willpower is as strong as a rock!"
"Remember, Li! When the body's initial desire is roaring crazily, it is the perfect time for us to sharpen our unyielding spirit and show the true nature of youth! Our boiling youth! Suppress this tide of instinct! This is our unique endurance!"
"Oh oh oh! No... it's Might Guy! It's really amazing! I understand!" Rock Lee was immediately infected, the fire of fighting spirit rekindled in his eyes, and he responded loudly, trying to ignore the alluring aroma that kept entering his nose.
Kakashi stopped delivering food under the mask, glanced lazily at the master and apprentice over there who were obviously very greedy but still holding on, and said in a deliberately slow tone.
"There's really nothing we can do about you, Kai. If that's the case..." He paused, looking at Kai's squinting eyes that revealed his inner desire, and deliberately changed the subject, "... the fried chicken nuggets are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, I will..."
"You're welcome to start!"
As he spoke, he deliberately shook a piece of fried golden chicken nugget in front of Kai, then stuffed it under the mask, and let out a satisfied sigh as he chewed it. "Oh ~ this juice, this rich fragrance, and this perfect taste... It is indeed Naruto. I am really speechless after eating it."
Satsuki looked at Kakashi blatantly teasing Kai with a weird look on his face. After Kai realized that he was being teased, he immediately turned his face to the side angrily, his shoulders shaking slightly as he was holding back his greed and "anger".
For some reason, seeing Kai's deflated look, the unknown anger in Satsuki's heart actually dissipated a little.
"Haha, don't react so big, it's just a joke." Kakashi stopped when he saw it, and smoothed things over with a smile, "Don't worry, I will ask Naruto to prepare lunch for you two tomorrow."
"Of course, I remember... you also have a good technique over there, and you have long planned to teach it to Naruto as a thank you gift, right?"