Late? No! It's a test!

The next morning.

The sky was barely the color of a fish's belly.

Team 7 had already set out.

Following Cangwu's instructions, they hadn't eaten a single bite since noon yesterday.

All three of them looked rather unwell.

As for why they had gathered so early...

It was simple... they woke up from hunger.

"Good morning, everyone..." Sakura said weakly, rubbing her eyes.

"Morning..." Naruto covered his stomach with one hand and his eyes with the other.

Sasuke could still manage to maintain his cool demeanor.

After gathering, the three stood together.

As time passed, Naruto sat directly on the ground, "fishing," while Sasuke stood with his arms crossed. Sakura, on the other hand, had a dejected look on her face, constantly looking around, trying to find Cangwu.

Until the sun was shining brightly.

Sakura finally sat down too.

"I'm so hungry... so sleepy... so miserable, how much longer do we have to wait?"

Naruto's face was all scrunched up.

He simply lay down on the ground, his eyes bloodshot.

All three of them had gathered at six in the morning.

The sun hadn't even come out then.

Now, the sun was already overhead.

"Teacher Cangwu is late again," Sakura muttered with a pout, hugging her legs, sounding a little displeased.

Naruto weakly opened his mouth.

Then, he turned his head and saw Sasuke still standing there with his arms crossed, pretending to be cool.

"Stuck-up guy, still trying to act cool at a time like this."

Sasuke glanced at him, his expression cold. "Idiot."

Naruto took a deep breath, wanting to curse him out, but found his mouth was very dry.

"Haven't even had any water since yesterday..."

"Hmph, foolish," Sasuke sneered, looking down at Naruto from above.

"If you can't even endure this little hardship, then hurry back to the Ninja Academy and don't drag me down."

Hearing this, Naruto's eyes blazed with fire.

"You bastard, I... uh..."

Suddenly, Naruto's stomach let out a protest.

Instantly.

The atmosphere fell silent.

Naruto, shameless as he was, covered his stomach and wailed about being hungry.

But soon, another rumbling sound could be heard.

Naruto turned his head.

He saw Sasuke with his back to him.

However, Naruto was certain that the sound came from Sasuke's stomach.

Just as he was about to mock him.

Suddenly, Sakura, who was sitting beside him, blushed.

"Rumble, rumble--"

"Pfft--Hahaha~!" Naruto couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Bang--

The result was a punch.

Damn it!

Teacher Cangwu is too hateful!

How long has it been?

Haven't eaten a single bite since yesterday...

Bastard!

"Hmph, what a waste of time." A faint blush still lingered on Sasuke's face.

His patience had been completely exhausted.

"You guys can keep waiting. Someone like that can't possibly give me strength."

With that, Sasuke prepared to leave.

Sakura quickly said:

"Sasuke-kun, let's wait a little longer. Maybe this is Teacher Cangwu's first test?"

"Shut up, you stupid woman," Sasuke snorted coldly.

"So what if I become a ninja?"

"Following a Genin to guide a Jonin, I won't gain any strength. It's just a waste of time. I don't have time to play house with you!"

"Stupid… stupid woman?" Sakura's eyes widened, and her expression visibly soured.

She clenched her fists, her eyelids twitching uncontrollably.

She had already been restless during this period due to Ino's changes, even feeling a fire burning inside her.

Coupled with the current situation… her anger instantly ignited.

Don't think I won't hit you just because you're handsome!

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"Sasuke, you jerk, how could you say that to cute Sakura?!" Naruto, acting like a sycophant, stood up and glared at Sasuke.

Sasuke ignored the two and began to ponder seriously.

A test?

It's indeed possible. These teachers always like to do these boring things.

From yesterday until now… it's definitely a test.

Sasuke took a deep breath.

Then he walked to the base of the large tree, leaned against the trunk, and closed his eyes to rest.

Seeing this, Naruto pointed at him and mocked, "Go on, go on, didn't you want to leave?!"

"Idiot~ So what if you become a ninja? You won't gain any strength. It's just a waste of time~!!" Naruto mimicked Sasuke's tone from earlier.

Sasuke, who had closed his eyes to rest, twitched the corner of his eye, but ultimately suppressed the anger in his heart and ignored Naruto.

This time, Sakura surprisingly did not transform into a sycophant to stop Naruto.

However, Naruto was indeed a bit annoying, constantly chattering.

Finally, Sakura couldn't stand it anymore and threw a punch.

"Enough, Naruto. Let's wait patiently. Teacher Cangwu is definitely testing our patience. If you keep chattering, Teacher Cangwu might appear even later!"

Huh?!

Sasuke glanced up at Sakura.

Naruto rubbed his cheek with a pained expression, "Is that so?"

"Okay!"

"It's just about waiting quietly and patiently, right?"

"I won't be like some people, talking about wasting time, hmph."

After a declaration, Naruto plopped down on the ground, crossed his arms, and closed his eyes.

As if intentionally or unintentionally, Naruto and Sasuke were at odds again.

Their breathing rhythms even synchronized and continued to slow down.

Another half hour passed.

"Ah, everyone, good morning."

Suddenly, a voice rang out from between the three of them.

Hearing the commotion, all three opened their eyes simultaneously.

Sakura's face was filled with joy.

I knew it, I guessed right~!

As long as we quiet down and wait patiently, Teacher Cangwu will appear soon.

Naruto looked at Cangwu with a resentful expression. If Teacher Cangwu hadn't treated him well, he would have already started cursing.

Sasuke, on the other hand, looked at Cangwu with unfriendly eyes. If Cangwu's strength did not meet his expectations, he would definitely leave this lagging team.

"Sorry, I was a bit late because there was a lot of breakfast to prepare."

"Breakfast?!" x3

Hearing Cangwu's answer, the anger that the three had suppressed moments ago instantly erupted.

What do you mean?!

All three of them were completely wrong!

This guy... there was no test at all, he was just simply late!

So what was the point of us standing here dumbfounded for hours?

Seeing the anger on the three of them's faces.

Cangwu cleared his throat twice.

"Good, you have passed the first test."

He said it without batting an eye.

Then he took out an alarm clock.

"Alright, set the alarm for 12 o'clock."

"Don't change the subject, there was no test at all!" Naruto couldn't hold back any longer, pointing at Cangwu.

"You damn teacher!" Sasuke cursed as well.

Sakura opened her mouth, looking at Cangwu's handsome face, and ultimately did not resort to foul language.

Cangwu's eyes darted around.

There was no helping it, early in the morning, Ino had actually brought Hinata.

Hinata seemed to be because she had been teased too much yesterday.

Her pure white eyes were emitting black energy.

Although she was still very shy and spoke very softly.

She still followed Ino, asking Cangwu to heal her.

There was no helping it, Cangwu had to get up and make breakfast.

Yesterday, these two girls had pestered him until night, and after eating dinner at Cangwu's house, they couldn't forget it.

It was as if they had discovered a new continent, they never expected Cangwu to be such a super chef.

Not only were the dishes he made unseen, but their taste was also surprisingly good.

Thus, last night, the two girls discussed on their way home, planning to use the excuse of 'healing' to secure a long-term meal ticket.

As luck would have it, Anko and Yugao, who was on vacation, also arrived.

After sending Hinata and Ino to the meeting point, Cangwu still had to go home to make breakfast for the two 'older sisters'.

Ring ring ring--

Cangwu took out two bells, looked at the three of them, and chuckled:

"Your task today is to snatch the bells from me before noon."