Kakashi: Guy, Don't Disturb My Reading!

Shisui walked to Itachi's side and patted his shoulder with a look of satisfaction.

"Itachi, you've already mastered the greater part of that fruit's power. How does it feel?"

He then gave the Charizard's thigh a pat as well.

"Buddy, you're truly strong!"

Charizard tilted its head back, looking thoroughly pleased with itself.

Itachi smiled, then looked excitedly toward Shisui and Sasuke.

"I've discovered that this is merely the tip of the iceberg; it isn't even half of the fruit's power."

"Its potential is infinite. The power and temperature of the flames it produces can continue to rise."

Shisui's eyes widened in disbelief. Could flames of this caliber actually evolve further?

What kind of power would it be if the fruit's full potential were unearthed?

Shisui could already see a shining star of the ninja world rising.

With this, they were even more confident in resolving the conflict between their clan and the village.

In this world, as long as your strength reaches a certain level, you can possess absolute authority.

Sasuke was overjoyed, nearly jumping onto his brother to give him a hug.

"I have to hurry up and get stronger, to become as powerful as my brother!"

Itachi gently patted Sasuke's head, his eyes filled with affection.

"You certainly will, Sasuke!"

I will never again commit an act like the clan extermination. For you, for Father, and for Mother.

I will definitely find a way to resolve this peacefully.

Itachi's gaze was resolute as he looked in the direction of Uchiha Plaza!

Senior Zhou Cheng, will you help me?

Hidden Leaf, the Hatake Clan compound.

Kakashi sat alone at a table, holding a book and reading with great relish.

Tsk, tsk, tsk, this is so much better than Make-Out Paradise!

This appearance, this figure—they're both top-tier!

Just then, someone knocked on the front door. Kakashi jumped, immediately snapping his book shut.

Who could it be at this hour?

Interrupting him just as he was getting into the good part left Kakashi quite dissatisfied with the visitor.

"Kakashi, it's me! Come out and accept my challenge!"

A familiar voice rang out—it was his best friend and lifelong rival, the Blue Beast of the Hidden Leaf, Might Guy!

Kakashi frowned. Challenging me at a time like this? Guy really is something!

With no other choice, he put away his book and reluctantly opened the door.

Might Guy, with his thick eyebrows, flashed him a toothy grin, his teeth actually reflecting the light.

"Guy!"

Kakashi called out listlessly, treating it as a greeting.

Might Guy didn't notice Kakashi's dissatisfaction; he grabbed Kakashi and started pulling him toward the village outskirts.

"Let's go, my lifelong rival! I want to challenge you once again."

Kakashi pulled his hand back calmly. I still want to read my book; I don't have time for your challenges!

"Guy, it's getting late!"

"Besides, what's the point of us always challenging each other back and forth?"

Kakashi thought of Zhou Cheng's Arena and considered having Guy challenge Zhou Cheng instead!

Yes, that's it. Let Guy challenge Zhou Cheng; that way, he won't come bother me anymore!

"If you really want to settle things with me, I have a great idea!"

Might Guy's eyes lit up, and he gave Kakashi a thumbs-up. "What idea?"

Kakashi chuckled softly. Sorry about this, Zhou Cheng!

He explained Zhou Cheng's Arena, leaving Might Guy stunned.

Could there really be such a person in the world?

Someone who doesn't hold a grudge when attacked, but even gives out gifts?

"Kakashi, is that for real?"

"Of course it's real! I've already been going for a few days!"

How could it be fake? That book of mine and the increase in my chakra levels were the greatest evidence.

"Tomorrow, we'll go together!"

"He definitely won't let you down!"

Kakashi intended to tease Guy, so he didn't mention Zhou Cheng's true strength, saying only that he accepted challenges from anyone.

Guy's eyes were already filled with anticipation before Kakashi shooed him away.

He then locked the door, returned to his room, took out his Playboy, and began to read.

If others knew that the renowned and illustrious Kakashi, famous throughout the ninja world, secretly read such books and was so addicted to them, who knows what they would think.

At the arena, Zhou Cheng watched Uchiha Izumi, who was beaming with joy and refusing to let go of her reward, then looked up at the sky with a faint smile.

The setting sun was already slanting westward; the day had passed just like that.

Uchiha Izumi had been lucky enough to catch the last train.

"Everyone, that's all for today. Please come early tomorrow!"

A chorus of wails immediately erupted from beneath the arena.

There were still many people who hadn't managed to get on the stage. They watched as others received rewards while they hadn't even had the chance to step onto the arena.

"Tomorrow again? We all have jobs; where are we supposed to find the time to queue up here?"

"If we come here tomorrow and you say 'please come early tomorrow' again, doesn't that mean we'll never be able to get on the arena?"

Zhou Cheng curled his lip. To put it bluntly, they wanted him to work overtime—in their dreams!

Working overtime was absolutely out of the question.

He had already been a corporate slave in his past life; he didn't want to be one in this life.

Even if he were to be a slave, it would only be to the system, never to them!

"My rules are the rules!"

"There's no point in saying more!"

"Since you think your jobs are more important than my rewards, you are perfectly free not to queue up!"

A single sentence awakened a large group of people.

That's right, what was some lousy job compared to a Blind Box!

At the very least, one could open it to get Ryo, and the money gained was far more than a salary!

As for that lousy job, let whoever wants to do it, do it!

If one's luck exploded and they managed to open a reward that allowed them to become a ninja, they would soar to the heavens.

Another portion of the crowd looked conflicted, clearly unwilling to give up their jobs.

Zhou Cheng curled his lip. People who were so indecisive, lacked courage, and couldn't see the situation clearly were destined for failure.

He shook his head, jumped off the arena, and headed toward the hotel.

I'll take a shower first, have a good dinner, and then take stock of today's gains.

Everyone watched his retreating back, all of them filled with regret.

Even if they managed to get in line tomorrow, the number of times they could receive rewards would be far lower than the others.

Tomorrow, I must come earlier!

Zhou Cheng returned to the hotel and took a wonderful hot shower, washing away the exhaustion from his body.

He then went straight to the hotel restaurant, ordered a table full of dishes, and enjoyed a hearty meal.

After returning to his room, he sat on the bed and opened the System Space.

First, he took out two Giant Chakra Fruits and ate them as a post-meal snack.

Before long, the familiar warm current appeared, coursing through his entire body and increasing his chakra reserves by two years' worth of cultivation.

He clenched his fists. With his current chakra levels, he possessed a certain degree of self-preservation—at least when facing enemies below the level of a Jonin!

Facing a Jonin, having chakra alone wasn't enough to win.

Jonin were all battle-hardened veterans who had reached a certain level to be promoted.

And Zhou Cheng currently had nothing but a large pool of chakra; he had nothing else!

Even the ninjutsu he knew were pitifully few.

Although he wouldn't be harmed, the feeling of constantly being beaten up wasn't exactly pleasant!

A tank will always have the heart of a DPS!

He took out the Summoning Scroll that symbolized a Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon, wondering which one it would be.

He looked up at the ceiling; he couldn't perform the summoning in his room. If he happened to summon a massive Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon, the ceiling would be ruined!

He walked out of the room and headed to the top floor of the hotel. He spread out the Summoning Scroll, bit his finger, and wrote his name upon it.

Zhou Cheng had already tested it: attacking himself would not trigger the system's shield.

This was likely the only way he could be harmed at the moment!