Ino Triggers Group Level-Up Mechanism

After leaving the Hokage's Office, Yamato brought Mo Chen to a training ground. After a brief self-introduction, he let Mo Chen go.

It was getting late, so he planned to start teaching Mo Chen to train tomorrow.

Although Mo Chen was eager to improve his strength, he also knew that improving strength wasn't something that happened in a day or two.

Now that he had caught the Third Hokage's attention and was assigned to Yamato for individual training.

For the next period, he just needed to focus on cultivating, unlike the Konoha Nine, who were busy with D-rank missions.

[Ding! Congratulations to group member Ino Yamanaka, group level has been upgraded from LV0 to LV1, gaining a 200% all-attribute buff!]

Suddenly, a crisp system notification sound rang out, stunning Mo Chen and the Konoha's Four Flowers who had joined the Chat Group.

The next moment, the Chat Group instantly became lively.

[Tenten: Ino, what did you do?!]

[Sakura Haruno: You didn't go offer yourself to Mo Chen, did you?]

[Hinata Hyuga: A 200% buff effect? Does that mean strength directly doubles?]

[Ino Yamanaka: Wahahaha, I feel like I've become an immortal!]

[Ino Yamanaka: All-attribute increase, not just strength doubling, but speed, strength, defense, physique, etc., all doubled. My physical and mental energy also doubled, so my Chakra amount increased twofold.]

[Ino Yamanaka: And also, my brain's reaction speed and memory have also improved. If I were to train now, the efficiency would be much greater than before.]

[Ino Yamanaka: I feel like I've entered a whole new realm now, as if the world's constraints on me have lessened. This feeling is just incredibly amazing!]

[Tenten: !!!!!!]

[Sakura Haruno: You're lying, right?]

[Hinata Hyuga: So amazing!]

[Ino Yamanaka: Really, really! And it's not a situation where the sudden increase is hard to control. There's no risk of losing control of my power at all. It's as if I was always in this state, and the people around me didn't notice my change at all.]

[Tenten: So what exactly did you do?!!]

[Ino Yamanaka: Hehe, I just taught Chie Mai and Ryota a small lesson, to vent Mo Chen's anger.]

[Ino Yamanaka: I added something to Chie Mai's IV drip, causing her to hallucinate and act crazy in the hospital room. She should be doing a striptease there right now.]

[Ino Yamanaka: But speaking of which, Ryota was dealt with by Shikamaru and the others. If I had known I could get such a benefit, I would have done it myself. Maybe I could have improved even more.]

It was clear that Ino was very excited, with messages popping up one after another, leaving no room for anyone to interject.

However, she had made things clear. Mo Chen's heart stirred slightly, a hint of understanding flashing through his mind.

This girl was secretly researching the group rules and had figured out the trigger conditions for the group's buff effect.

Mo Chen had originally thought Tenten would be the first to trigger this mechanism, as she seemed the most mature and steady among the four.

Of course, even though Ino was the first to trigger it, it didn't mean she could always stay ahead.

The trigger condition for this mechanism had been revealed, and from now on, others would definitely rack their brains to improve for the buff effect. It would then depend on who had the more ingenious methods.

As for Mo Chen, he just needed to enjoy it. They would try their best to please him!

It was a pity that there were still too few group members, only four young buds in their teens, not yet fully bloomed.

If only there were a few more mature ones!

[Tenten: So that's how it is, I should have thought of it sooner! @Ino Yamanaka, where are you now? Let's spar a few rounds at the training ground and let me see your current state.]

[Ino Yamanaka: Not now, I promised to treat Shikamaru and Choji to dessert.]

[Hinata Hyuga: I... If I go teach Chie Mai and Ryota a lesson now... Forget it!]

[Tenten: Don't worry, Hinata. Only we are in this group, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future, no need to rush.]

[Hinata Hyuga: Mhmm.]

[Sakura Haruno: Hmph, I'm not envious at all. My body and mind will forever belong to Sasuke-kun!]

[Ino Yamanaka: Then keep holding onto your fantasy and you'll be left far behind. We'll see if your Sasuke-kun will pity you then.]

[Sakura Haruno: !!!!!!]

[Sakura Haruno: You're changing your affections too quickly!]

[Ino Yamanaka: I just figured things out. Sasuke was just a yearning in my ignorant youth, but reality is different from a beautiful dream. Moreover, Mo Chen is the real beautiful dream now.]

[Tenten: I support you on this, Ino. Mo Chen is unique. While he hasn't grown yet, the more you invest now, the greater the harvest later. This is not just a beautiful dream, but also reality.]

[Hinata Hyuga: This way of putting it feels a bit materialistic.]

[Sakura Haruno: Exactly, exactly! You guys are so shameless, you have no principles!]

[Sakura Haruno: Ah, the damn Jonin leader is finally here, I can't talk to you anymore!]

Mo Chen watched the conversation in the Chat Group with a happy smile, feeling incredibly refreshed.

He could completely imagine that for the next period, the several beautiful girls would do their utmost to please him.

He didn't need to do anything, just accept it all.

As for Sakura, who had been going against the grain in the Chat Group, she was indeed a bit annoying. Mo Chen even considered forcing her to leave the group.

However, after some thought, he held back.

It wasn't that he was reluctant. Early-stage Sakura didn't hold much appeal for him; it was more about collecting her.

Keeping Sakura around actually wasn't entirely without benefit; she could be used as a negative example.

Moreover, with a dissenting voice always present in the group, life wouldn't be so dull.

Ups and downs, bickering and noise, that's what made life feel full.

No matter what, due to the Chat Group's limitations, Sakura couldn't cause too much of a stir, no matter how much she acted out.

Besides, Sakura would also grow. A grown-up Sakura would still be quite good.

"Mo Chen?!"

Suddenly, a voice from across the way interrupted Mo Chen's thoughts.

Mo Chen looked up and was somewhat surprised to find it was Tenten!

Was she here specifically for him, or was it a simple coincidence?

He could clearly see a flicker of excitement in Tenten's eyes, but she quickly suppressed it.

Tenten put on a calm facade and said, "Did I call your name correctly? We just met this morning. You're Ino's classmate, right?"

Mo Chen knew this was her making small talk, actively trying to build a connection.

Mo Chen merely responded shyly, as if unsure how to interact.

"My name is Tenten. I'm a year ahead of you, so you can call me 'senpai'!" Tenten completely ignored Mo Chen's reaction, her face full of enthusiasm. "Since I'm your senpai, if you ever encounter any difficulties, you can come to me for help!"

"O-okay, thank you, senpai!" Mo Chen put on an awkward expression.

"Haha!" Tenten laughed. "There's no need to be so nervous. I don't bite, and I actually like taking care of underclassmen like you."

"Since we bumped into each other on the street, let me treat you to something, senpai. We could go to a dessert... never mind. There's a milk tea shop over there. Let's go there for milk tea!"