Anko: Already Honest~

"Teacher Cangwu…"

Sakura looked at the roaring duo in front of her.

One big and one small green-clad… the smaller one, upon seeing her, ran over to confess…

The bigger one, without a word, kicked the smaller one away… blood seeped from his mouth. These two were just shouting nonsense there, about youth, passion, and the like.

"Cough, cough, that's right. If you can endure it… and train with them for a while, your physique will be greatly strengthened, and your chakra reserves won't be so easily depleted."

Cangwu's gaze drifted.

He suddenly felt a bit unsure how to face Sakura's pitiful eyes.

It was said to be physical training.

But Cangwu wasn't a professional.

With the suicidal training methods of Rock Lee and Might Guy, there must be accompanying exclusive medicinal baths or something similar.

There was no way he could just ask them about that stuff, right?

Although, given Might Guy's personality, he would probably just give it to him directly…

But what about a systematic training method?

"Teacher Cangwu, I didn't expect you to actually become a Jonin Instructor."

"There were many missions during this time… I had only heard rumors before~"

"I didn't expect it to be true."

Just as Sakura's mind was filled with images of her future self wearing a green combat suit…

A pleasant voice sounded.

When she turned around, she heard a girl's bell-like laughter.

"No, Teacher Cangwu, you always mess with my buns~!"

Who?!

Who is she?!

Why is she so close to Teacher Cangwu?!

Sakura fired off three soul-searching questions.

Cangwu had always liked Tenten, this girl with a Kyushu aura.

After his memories awakened, he grew even fonder of this little rich girl, Tenten.

"Who would have thought such a cute girl would like to throw money at people."

He glanced at the training grounds not far away, which were littered with ninja tools like kunai and shuriken.

Cangwu ruffled the two buns on her head.

Tenten laughed and hugged Cangwu's arm, acting spoiled with practiced ease.

"What else can I do~?"

"I can't possibly train a body full of muscles like Teacher Guy and Rock Lee, can I?"

Sakura: "……"

However, when she glanced at where Tenten had been training before…

She could only silently look away.

It was too much!

At least… her wallet couldn't handle it!

While Sakura was appraising Tenten, Tenten was also appraising her.

"Teacher Cangwu, that should be a graduate from this batch…"

"Honestly, why didn't Teacher Cangwu become a Jonin Instructor a year earlier?"

With just one glance, she determined that the pink-haired girl before her was definitely not her match.

Suddenly, her eyes darted, and she chuckled, "Teacher Cangwu, since you've become a Jonin Instructor… you're a Jonin now~"

"I should give you a ninja tool as a gift."

As she spoke, she unconsciously swallowed.

"I want to eat that dish from last time too~!"

"Even what Mom makes isn't as delicious as what Teacher Cangwu makes~!"

After Tenten's persistent coaxing, Cangwu finally nodded.

Sakura's ears twitched, and her gaze towards Tenten changed.

'She's a pro!'

"Compared to Ino... the two of us are like we're just playing house!"

"Then, Sakura, I'll be counting on you."

Seeing that the time was about right, Cangwu stood up to say goodbye.

Might Guy gave a thumbs-up, revealing his gleaming teeth.

"Leave it to me, don't worry!"

"Sakura, let's head towards..."

"Sakura-chan, please accept my confession."

Might Guy's brow twitched. "I'll hit you~!"

BANG--

Rock Lee was once again kicked flying.

Sakura felt like crying but had no tears. Her eyebrows were too thick... Where was Teacher Cangwu?

She turned her head, but Cangwu's shadow was nowhere to be seen.

Her gaze naturally shifted towards where Tenten was.

Coincidentally, their eyes met.

Tenten patted her flushed cheeks, and a hint of provocation flickered in her eyes as she looked at Sakura.

Sakura frowned, the corner of her lips curling into a dismissive smirk.

Tenten knew what she was implying: she was part of Team 7, and there would be plenty of time to spend with Cangwu in the future.

With that, Tenten puffed out her chest.

Sakura was instantly defeated.

See, all that talk about a big forehead, a coward, a crybaby...

That was all Ino's doing!

Moreover, Tenten wasn't done yet. She went on the offensive.

She tossed the storage scroll in her hand.

Was she just tossing a scroll?

Never mind the ninja tools inside.

The storage scroll itself was incredibly valuable.

And it wasn't over yet. Tenten specifically untied her messy buns and re-tied them into two pigtails.

"See, Teacher Cangwu really likes these two, he always likes to tug on them~"

Sakura's back completely slumped.

The opponent was too powerful!

But... should I avoid her sharpest attack?!

"Sakura, why are you lying there?"

"Since Cangwu entrusted you to me, then... huh?!"

Might Guy's eyes widened, his face full of disbelief.

He thought Sakura had suddenly lain down... but he hadn't expected she was lying face down...

To Might Guy, Sakura's sudden turn of her head made him think first... could this child's head turn 180 degrees?!

"Pfft~"

Tenten's pleasant laughter echoed from afar.

But to Sakura, it sounded incredibly grating.

Ah--!!!

Just you wait, you old hag~!

I'm still young, I still have room to grow!!

Sakura's special training had come to an end.

Cangwu didn't bother with Naruto and Sasuke; instead, he ran back to find Anko.

If he hadn't expected it, his little bit of money was truly gone.

As soon as he got home, he saw Anko holding glutinous rice balls in her left hand and sugar in her right.

"You're back~"

Cangwu completely ignored Anko's attempt to butter him up.

He opened the drawer and looked... as expected, all the money that was readily available was gone.

Good thing he had a backup.

"I... I'll go pick up a quest after I finish eating, I promise I'll make it up to you... I swear!"

Anko immediately cowered when she saw Cangwu's murderous gaze.

She wanted to run, but in front of Cangwu, her speed was like slow motion. How could she possibly escape?

"Cangwu... no, don't! I'm the big boss here, you can't treat me like this..."

Anko's pleas quickly disappeared along with the closing of the door.

By the time the door opened again, Anko couldn't walk anymore.

Her butt was going to be thrashed.

Cangwu picked up the glutinous rice balls Anko had bought.

"Don't... don't touch them..."

Anko weakly begged.

Unfortunately, Cangwu ignored her completely.

He devoured a skewer of glutinous rice balls in one bite.

"Hiss... too sweet!"

Cangwu turned and glared at Anko.

Anko pouted and lowered her head.

"If you keep consuming such high-calorie food, you won't be able to keep up with your daily expenditure later, and you'll definitely turn into Red Soybean!"

Hearing this, Anko's face showed fear and anger.

"I am not!"

"I won't turn into Red Soybean!"

Anko panicked, her eyes welling up with tears.

She knew very well that Cangwu wasn't joking.

But she just couldn't control her mouth~

As for the little money she had, it wasn't much.

So every time Cangwu asked, she gave the same response.

Just like now.

First, she'd promise and swear.

Then came the next part.

"Let's not talk about that for now, when are you going to pay me back?"

"Don't you remember? Who was it that protected you when you were little?" Anko said urgently.

"One thing at a time. I've protected you for quite a while these past few years."

"Besides, what kind of good girl asks someone to wash her underwear, and so often at that?!" Cangwu glared at her.

Anko threw her hands up and rolled over without any regard for her image.

"I have no money, only my life... I'm already yours, why should we distinguish between my little money and yours~"

If Sakura had done that roll, it would have been without any regard for her image.

Anko, strictly speaking, was not.

Cangwu even suspected she did it on purpose.

"Is that so?"

Creak--

The door closed.

Anko's little mouth couldn't be closed.