You're just not talented enough, blame me?

"Naruto, were you messing with me yesterday?! Where is the training method you promised? Why didn't I see it anywhere?!"

Sasuke's face flushed with embarrassment as he spoke in a fit of rage.

The Puppet Shadow Clone of Naruto shrugged.

"Your own comprehension is poor, so you're blaming me?"

That's right, the one gathered here at this moment was merely a Puppet Shadow Clone of Naruto.

There was no substantial difference between sending his Puppet Shadow Clone or his actual self.

As long as the Puppet Shadow Clone did not suffer a fatal injury.

A few punches or kicks.

It was harmless.

It wouldn't cause the Puppet Shadow Clone to vanish.

As long as he didn't say anything, no one would be able to discover that this was a shadow clone.

Sakura Haruno was caught in the middle of the two, feeling incredibly uncomfortable.

She stepped out to act as a peacemaker.

"Well... you two, please calm down a little. Kakashi has a mission for us to complete today."

Naruto and Sasuke ignored her completely.

Sasuke pulled out the work of Jiraiya and laughed in extreme anger, "Heh... my comprehension is poor? Why don't you mention that there isn't even the method to become stronger that you spoke of inside?!"

He had stayed up all night reading the entire book back and forth several times.

Aside from those things that made him feel inexplicably embarrassed.

Whenever he thought of them right now.

The entire book.

Contained absolutely nothing related to training.

Perhaps... that stuff might actually be the training method, who knows...

That was just Sasuke's guess.

But he believed even more that Naruto was just pulling his leg!

Naruto shrugged, "If there wasn't, then how did I use that ninjutsu yesterday?"

Go ahead and fill in the blanks with your imagination, Second Pillar.

The more you think, the better.

After this wave, the Second Pillar's mentality is probably going to explode.

Sasuke's expression stiffened upon hearing this.

That's right... hiss...

If there wasn't, then how did Naruto become so strong?

He wouldn't lie to me!

I don't have anything worth him lying to me about.

Sasuke bit his lip, his face flushed red as he stared straight at Naruto.

What the hell?!!

Naruto had a bad premonition.

Suddenly, his back felt cold.

Second Pillar, don't you dare go astray.

I only like girls!

There is no possibility between us!

"Naruto, it says inside that training together with a man yields even better results."

For the sake of becoming stronger!

Sasuke mustered his courage and said!

Holy crap!

Jiraiya is truly, legitimately sleazy.

This world is too crazy.

A mouse... acting as a bridesmaid for a cat.

That shouldn't be right.

Jiraiya's taste should be quite specific.

He only likes young, eighteen-year-old girls.

Could it be that I've transmigrated into a fake ninja world?

"Are you mental? Get lost, right now!"

Naruto retorted irritably.

Dual cultivation of demonic arts?

Are you insane?

If you, Second Pillar, like to play sword-fighting, go find Rock Lee.

Don't come looking for me.

Jiraiya's books.

Naruto had only skimmed through them.

He didn't recall seeing any plot like that.

"I don't care! You're the one who brought this here, and you're the one who explained the cultivation method, so I don't care! You have to practice with me!"

Recalling the humiliating scene from yesterday.

Sasuke was suddenly overcome with rage.

It's one thing for you, Naruto, to hide your strength.

But to toy with me—is it that fun?

For the sake of gaining power, Sasuke was now willing to discard his pride entirely.

Naruto curled his lip.

He was internally debating whether or not to give Second Pillar a beating.

To show him exactly why the flowers are so red~

"Sasuke, what kind of cultivation book did Naruto give you? Can I take a look?"

Sakura Haruno asked.

It wasn't that she truly wanted to see it.

They were supposed to be a three-person team, yet she was the only one being left out.

She felt more than a little hurt inside.

Huh?

Sakura Haruno, do you want to seize the future as well?

Naruto glanced at Sakura Haruno in surprise.

If you wanted to, you could have just asked me directly.

I have a few more books here.

Wait... I forgot, my other Puppet Shadow Clones are each carrying a book, searching for fated individuals throughout the village.

I'm all out of books on hand.

Sasuke tucked the book away, "Go away, there's nothing for you to see!"

Sakura Haruno looked toward Naruto with a dejected expression.

Naruto couldn't even be bothered to speak to her.

He ignored her completely.

Sakura Haruno felt a prick in her heart like a toothpick.

"Yo... you guys are here quite early today. You didn't forget yesterday's promise, did you?"

Kakashi, hands in his pockets, raised a hand to greet the three of them.

Sakura Haruno replied: "I remember, I didn't eat anything this morning."

Sasuke nodded, indicating he hadn't either.

Naruto smiled but said nothing.

I can only say, who told you to believe the nonsense of Pervert Kakashi?!

The ninja village is full of traps; you guys should just go back to the countryside.

Sigh... there's no helping it now, you'll just have to wait and go hungry.

Come to think of it, I used Pervert Kakashi's money yesterday.

To take care of my own business.

Based on what the proprietress said, I can infer.

Kakashi had quite a bit of money saved at her bookstore.

Even Kakashi himself had forgotten about it.

Suddenly, a figure walked quickly toward them.

It was indeed Kakashi Hatake...

"Alright, I won't waste any more breath."

"Put your lunch boxes aside and head over to that clearing; I have a mission for you."

Except for Naruto, Sakura Haruno and Sasuke both brought their lunch boxes.

Sakura Haruno raised an eyebrow slightly, asking with concern, "Naruto, didn't you bring a lunch?"

Deep down, she was somewhat hoping to share a bit of her meal with him.

But that was only on the condition that Naruto returned to his old state of pursuing her.

Only then would Sakura Haruno agree.

If you aren't going to fawn over me, why should I share my food with you?

"Does it have anything to do with you?"

Naruto replied indifferently.

Sorry!

I, Naruto, will absolutely never continue to be a simp.

He had guessed Sakura Haruno's inner thoughts almost entirely.

Looking at it from another perspective.

It wasn't hard to figure out.

Sakura Haruno was feeling incredibly panicked right now!

The little boy who used to always grovel at her feet had suddenly become capable.

And he no longer fawned over her.

The tiny bit of achievement and pride in Sakura Haruno's heart vanished in an instant.

She felt lost.

It was as if she had lost something important, yet not quite important enough.

The more Naruto ignored her, the more uncomfortable Sakura Haruno felt inside.

Hmph—

So you taught a few peers with better physical fitness a lesson?

You aren't like Sasuke, who can use shuriken and wield ninjutsu.

What is there to be so arrogant about?

The three of them arrived at a relatively spacious area.

Kakashi pulled a pair of small bells from his pocket.

"No restrictions on methods or means; you can use shuriken, or any ninjutsu you have already learned to master."

"In short, do everything in your power to snatch the bells from my hands."

"Those who fail to get a bell will not be allowed to eat lunch!"