Doing Odd Jobs

"So it's Teacher Suzuki."

The Jonin called Teacher Suzuki was naturally the Jonin in charge of the three ninjas from earlier. Teacher Suzuki was known as Konoha's most beautiful Jonin, valiant and graceful, skilled in genjutsu and Water Style ninjutsu.

"Who did I think it was? It's Teacher Hizashi? I heard you were leading a team on a mission? Let me guess, a D-rank mission?" Teacher Suzuki said triumphantly.

"Just now, our Genin Squad 2 completed a C-rank mission! That's a mission only Chunin can complete, and we Genin already finished it! Pretty impressive, right?" Teacher Suzuki was clearly provoking them, making Kakashi Nao furious.

"Hmph, I say, Kurenai, many female classmates envy you, but I don't. Do you know why? Because your team is weak!" the Genin called Violet said provocatively.

"You completed a D-rank mission, right? Is that why you're in such a hurry to leave? Don't worry, we won't laugh at you," Teacher Suzuki also said.

"Saori Suzuki, don't push it," Hizashi Hyuga's expression turned cold.

"Alright, put away that fierce look," Suzuki shook her head and said, "I'm not so desperate as to fight someone who only knows Taijutsu."

"That's too much!" Kakashi Nao finally couldn't hold back and said, "Taijutsu? What about it? Can't it defeat enemies?"

"Kakashi Nao, don't just mouth off. I happen to be free this afternoon. If you have the guts, come to Konoha Training Ground 4. We'll settle this with Taijutsu! I've always been unhappy that you were first in the Ninja Academy!" the burly man said.

"Shuichi Matsuyama, I will definitely be there!" Kakashi Nao said impulsively.

"Let's go, Kakashi," Shiyu said with a cold face as he, Hizashi, and the others left the Hokage's office.

Although they didn't know who these people were, it was clear that as fellow Konoha Genin, the two sides were not getting along.

"Good! Whoever doesn't show up is a coward!" Shuichi Matsuyama said.

"Heh heh! That Kakashi Nao really thinks he's the best in the Ninja Academy! I just can't stand his arrogant attitude!" Shuichi Matsuyama said.

"I can't stand Hinata Kurenai either. How can the precious daughter of the Hyuga clan understand the struggles of us commoner ninjas? I want to spar with them too!" Violet Katori said.

"Katsuhira Yoshida, why haven't you said anything?" their team leader, Saori Suzuki, asked.

"Heh heh, the other side also has someone who hasn't spoken. If I'm not mistaken, that guy should be the strongest. Katsuhira Yoshida looks ordinary, but he immediately noticed what everyone else overlooked.

"You mean Uchiha Shigure? He's a dead last. If he hadn't gotten lucky in the final graduation exam, he might not have graduated yet!" Violet said.

"Was it really luck? Or skill? We'll know if we get a chance to spar.

Katsuhira said with a sly smile, wondering what secrets were hidden in his peculiar gaze.

Saori Suzuki said seriously, "Don't make too big a deal out of it. They're ninjas from the same village, after all. A spar to let them know how good we are is enough."

"Oh, right, I'll go see what kind of mission they completed," Teacher Suzuki quickly returned.

"Teacher Suzuki, did they retrieve cats and dogs, or fertilize for some old lady?" Violet couldn't help but want to laugh.

"Yeah, those guys can probably only do D-rank missions!"

"Heh heh. Things probably aren't that simple!" Katsuhira Yoshida guessed with a smile, judging from Saori Suzuki's expression.

"They completed a B-rank mission. The mission details are highly classified, and I don't have clearance to see them."

"B-rank!? Isn't that a mission only Jonin can complete?" Violet was also shocked.

"Teacher, you must have misread it, right!?" Shuichi Matsuyama asked incredulously.

"I thought I misread it too. I checked it many times, and it's a B-rank mission."

"It seems Hizashi Hyuga did this on purpose, completing the mission himself for the Hyuga heiress!" Violet Katori guessed.

"Right, it must be!" Shuichi Matsuyama agreed.

Only Katsuhira Yoshida remained silent, revealing a smile that made one ponder.

Since the agreed-upon time was in the afternoon, everyone decided to go home and prepare first.

Shiyu quickly returned to his place. He found his small house spotless, every corner clean, which was a bit strange. After a moment, Shiyu understood.

"So Xiao Xing cleans for me every day. This little girl is so meticulous. Is she waiting for me to come back every day?"

"Huh? Is this a letter for me?" Shiyu picked up the letter left in a conspicuous spot on the table and opened it.

"Brother Shiyu, it's Xiao Xing. If you're reading this, it means you've finished your mission and returned home. I'm not home right now. I've already started working part-time. I have to help you share your burdens. I heard ninjas get injured and can even die. If I earn more, you can do fewer dangerous missions, hehe. Remember to come find me. I'm at 365 Konoha Street, where I'm working. You can come find me!"

Shiyu couldn't help but laugh, "This kid, she's so young and already learning to support the family? And helping me share my burdens, she's really trying hard!"

Shiyu naturally walked along Konoha Street and finally arrived at a very ordinary general store. He checked the house number and found it was the shop where Xiao Xing was working.

He walked in and indeed saw Xiao Xing, who seemed to be cleaning inside.

"Wow! Brother Shiyu! You're here!" Xiao Xing said excitedly, "Did you complete your mission?"

"I did. Your outfit is quite interesting!" Shiyu couldn't help but laugh.

"Heh heh. I have a surprise for you later. A customer has arrived, I'll go greet them first." Xiao Xing hurried to attend to the customer.

Shiyu stood by, wanting to see Xiao Xing "make a fool of herself."

"Welcome! What can I get for you?"

"How can I help you?"

Xiao Xing asked for a long time, but the customer didn't reply. Instead, they looked at Xiao Xing with a gaze that seemed to hold disdain.

Shiyu frowned but said nothing.

"Is this guy here to cause trouble?" Shiyu narrowed his eyes, observing coldly.

"I'll take everything here!" the person wearing a hat and sunglasses suddenly said.

"Ah? Everything? Then I'll pack it for you? You might have to wait a while." Xiao Xing happily said to Shiyu, "A big order! Wait for me!"

Xiao Xing happily went to prepare boxes, neatly placing all the goods from the shelves into the boxes.