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"Sasuke-kun..."

Sakura's vision blurred.

"Hmph~!"

"Stop being narcissistic, ugly girl."

"I just don't need things that others bestow upon me."

Sakura: "???"

So annoying... Ugly girl?!!

"It seems you've made your choice."

Just then, Cangwu's voice suddenly rang out.

As for this kind of appearing-out-of-nowhere situation.

The three of them were somewhat immune.

"Then, the only one who passes is Sakura."

Seeing that Naruto and Sasuke showed no signs of regret, Cangwu nodded slightly before announcing the result.

"Just you wait, Teacher Cangwu, I will definitely make you acknowledge me."

"One year at most!"

Sasuke also said, "Although I don't have much time, if I can't gain power, no matter how much time I have, the final outcome will still be failure."

"I don't want to pass either~!" Sakura shouted.

As her voice fell, the ropes binding her loosened.

If she weren't flat-chested, one could appreciate Cangwu's tying skills.

Of course, whether Sakura could feel it was another matter.

Naruto blinked, then burst into laughter:

"Since that's the case, then the three of us will go back and repeat the year together~!"

At this moment, the mindsets of the three of them had changed.

As Naruto's laughter echoed.

Sasuke snorted, and a smile appeared on his cool face.

Although Sakura was crying, a smile also appeared on her face.

Ninjas aren't playing house.

Ninjas aren't about romance.

Power isn't something you can gain by just burying your head in hard work.

[Ding~!]

A crisp mechanical notification sounded in Cangwu's mind.

[Congratulations to the host for completing the mission!]

[The prerequisite for becoming stronger is to have a strong heart!]

[The host has received the first mission reward!]

[Do you wish to open it now?]

Cangwu secretly thought: No.

[Ding~!]

[The reward has been stored in your warehouse!]

Cangwu looked inside his system space and glanced at the box in the corner.

Oh wow~

It turned out to be a loot box reward.

He withdrew his gaze and looked at the three little ones.

Grumble--

Uh...

Cangwu opened his mouth, intending to seize the opportunity to say some eloquent words.

He didn't expect the atmosphere to be ruined by the rumbling of the three of them's stomachs.

Shaking his head with a smile.

Then, as if performing magic, he took out another bento box.

"Eat something first to fill your stomachs, we can talk about other things later."

"If you're not enthusiastic about eating, there's a problem with your thinking, understand?"

With that, only Naruto nodded rapidly like a pecking chick.

"Got it~!"

Sasuke and Sakura, however, heard a different meaning.

Sasuke: As expected! My guess was right!

Pink-hair: That's great~! Teacher Cangwu, I love you to death~! Pfft...

Cangwu watched the three little ones devouring their food and sat down to the side, saying softly:

"Actually, this kind of assessment is not normal."

"I've made some improvements, but the core hasn't changed."

"Because this is a task handed down from above."

"Above?" The three little ones looked up simultaneously.

Cangwu wore a gentle smile on his face.

I knew it, Teacher Cangwu wouldn't be so detestable! Naruto forcefully swallowed the food in his mouth.

Then, his gaze involuntarily drifted towards the Hokage Building.

Sasuke and Sakura reacted a bit slower. Noticing Naruto's movement, they followed his gaze.

The Hokage Building?!

Doesn't that mean the "above" Teacher Cangwu mentioned...

Sakura and Sasuke were naturally not people who didn't think, unlike Naruto.

Cangwu shook his head and smiled.

"You all performed much better than I expected."

"You know, the bell-grabbing exercise is an old tradition."

"There are only two bells, but three of you."

"The one who fails will be sent back to become... this is provoking your infighting."

"Including not being allowed to eat before."

Cangwu stopped speaking there.

He just smiled and looked at the three little ones.

To change those who have been brainwashed, one cannot use simple, crude methods.

Cangwu adopted a gentler approach.

Since these three would be associated with him in the future.

He naturally didn't want to see a future where...

One was full of talk about becoming Hokage and the Will of Fire.

One was a severely paranoid normal person who later felt empty and manipulated after discovering the 'truth'.

And one... forget it.

Aside from Sasuke, Pink-hair has always been the representative of good looks in class.

In this twisted world, appearance is sometimes more useful than strength.

Pink-hair, who was often favored, coupled with her unfamiliarity with certain issues, it's normal that she lacks empathy.

"How could this happen..." Sakura murmured.

She stared blankly at her bento box.

Sasuke just frowned, then focused on eating.

Cangwu glanced at Naruto.

Although this kid looked like he wasn't thinking about anything, that wasn't the case.

Naruto's thoughts were often very delicate.

Because his empathy was too strong.

Perhaps that was also one of the reasons he hadn't gone crazy.

One moment he'd want to kill his enemies, the next, his empathy would kick in, and he'd start pitying them.

Cangwu shook his head, no longer dwelling on these messy thoughts.

Now, it was time for the chest opening!

[Ding~!]

[Your reward chest has been opened!]

As the cheap special effects disappeared.

Five orbs of colored light appeared before Cangwu.

[Ding~!]

[Congratulations Host, you have obtained Five-Attribute Chakra!]

[Ding~!]

[Congratulations Host, you have obtained One Card Chakra Amount!]

[Ding~!]

[Congratulations Host, you have obtained Physique Enhancement!]

[Ding~!]

[Congratulations Host, you have obtained the qualification to master one of the five attribute ninjutsu series (Earth, Water, Fire, Lightning, Wind) of your choice!]

"Fire Style." Cangwu thought for a moment and chose Fire Style.

[Ding~!]

[Congratulations Host, you have obtained Fire Style · Fire Style Ninjutsu Mastery!]

Hoo--

Cangwu took a deep breath.

Feeling the changes happening in his body.

He was incredibly glad he chose the advancement mission.

To receive so many rewards at once.

His chakra amount had also doubled (Two Cards).

Plus Physique Enhancement.

Cangwu couldn't stop smiling.

If he had continued at the Ninja Academy, he wouldn't have been able to make such a breakthrough in a short period.

Cangwu looked at the three little ones.

He suddenly found the three little ones adorable.

Hahaha~

System, you are my god~

"Teacher Cangwu, what's wrong?" Naruto said indistinctly.

"It's nothing, I just suddenly feel that the three of you are a bit cuter."

Upon hearing this, Sasuke slightly turned his head away.

Sakura blinked, the subtle change in her expression well hidden.

Naruto, on the other hand, said with disgust, "Teacher Cangwu, it's handsome... no, I'm handsome, Sakura is cute, and stinky Sasuke... is the stinkiest~!"

Despite his words, the corners of his mouth kept turning up.

The impact of Cangwu's previous words disappeared with this compliment.

'So, the next step is the plan to improve my strength.'

'Let's advance it... although the three little ones' strength is about the same as in the original story.'

'Their mentality has changed significantly, enough for the subsequent training.'

Thinking this, Cangwu said:

"Let's eat and drink our fill first, and we'll train later."