Task: Collect Icha Icha Paradise

Mission: Collect Icha Icha Paradise

"Ding! Congratulations to the host, side mission successfully completed!"

"Defeat the ninja world scientist, Orochimaru (1/1), completed! Rewards: Kido experience +1, Flash Step experience +1, Reiatsu +1!"

"Recruit one member for the Akatsuki (1/1), completed! Reward: One lucky draw!"

"Initiating lucky draw!"

"Congratulations on winning: 'Garganta'!"

"Garganta Description: A special system reward. Once successfully learned, the host will master the power to open a Garganta at any time. You can use your own Reiatsu to forcibly break through the spatial barrier at any location and enter the Garganta!"

After listening to the series of notifications ringing in his ears, Chen Xiaoxi, who had been accustomed to such things, was instantly stunned by the description of the reward that followed.

Holy crap!

It's actually "Garganta"?

This is a powerful ability almost equivalent to the Otsutsuki Clan's "Kekkei Mora: Yomotsu Hirasaka"!

The power to break through spatial gaps at will and enter other worlds!

He never expected to draw this at such a time!

"This is truly sweet!"

A look of immense satisfaction appeared on Chen Xiaoxi's face, and he couldn't wait to try it out.

However, with Orochimaru and Tobi present, it was naturally not the right time to reveal it.

Just as he was pondering, Tobi's voice drifted over. Even though he was angry inside, he could perform the role of a fool without any hindrance.

"Hey, Senior Chen Xiaoxi, the mission is already done, right? Shall we head back to Amegakure now? Let's go report to the leader!"

"..."

Hearing this, Chen Xiaoxi's heart stirred slightly, but he shook his head and said, "No rush."

"You two wait for me for a moment; I have a private matter to attend to."

"?"

A private matter...

Upon hearing Chen Xiaoxi's words, Orochimaru didn't react much. However, beneath the mask of the Tobi standing to the side, Obito's eyes flickered.

Attending to a private matter at a time like this?

Could it be something he doesn't want anyone to notice... In that case, let me observe him in secret later.

Just what kind of secret are you hiding—

After Chen Xiaoxi left, Obito decided to follow and observe him in secret.

Chen Xiaoxi, having left Orochimaru and Tobi behind, naturally did not choose to return directly to Amegakure. Instead, he arrived at a famous commercial street in the Land of Fire.

It happened to be not far from the valley where they were.

Moreover, he hadn't forgotten that there was still a series of side missions in his system waiting to be completed—

"Collect a copy of Jiraiya's novel 'Icha Icha Paradise' (0/1), incomplete, reward unknown."

"Read Jiraiya's novel 'Icha Icha Paradise' in its entirety (0/1), incomplete, reward unknown."

"Recite Jiraiya's novel 'Icha Icha Paradise' with deep emotion (0/1), incomplete, reward unknown."

Although these missions were a bit embarrassing, they could at least earn him rewards like Reiatsu; it would be a waste not to take them. He wasn't doing it for the reading, but primarily for the missions.

Chen Xiaoxi immediately found the only large bookstore on the commercial street. Upon entering, he didn't say a word and slapped his money directly onto the counter.

He spoke in a calm, loud voice to the pretty female clerk in front of him:

"Hello, give me a copy of 'Icha Icha Paradise', please!"

As soon as the words fell, it immediately drew surprised gazes from the many passersby nearby.

Who is this guy?

Buying a dirty book with such righteous confidence?

Impressive.

Even the female clerk at the counter looked awkward for a moment, before offering an apologetic smile and bowing politely.

"I am very sorry, sir."

"As it happens, our stock of Icha Icha Paradise has already sold out for the day."

"Hm?"

"Sold out?"

"It's that popular?"

Chen Xiaoxi was taken aback.

He suddenly remembered that Jiraiya's books were indeed quite the craze in the ninja world...

The clerk nodded and added, "Indeed."

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"Just a minute ago, the very last copy in our shop was bought by a young Konoha ninja wearing a black mask."

"He seems to have gone to the noodle shop next door."

"Would you like to try and borrow it from him?"

The last copy was bought by a Konoha ninja with a black mask?

Chen Xiaoxi's expression turned strange in an instant.

Because, He suddenly thought of someone...

A moment later, Chen Xiaoxi walked out of the bookstore with a helpless smile on his face.

According to the clerk, This was practically the largest bookstore in the Land of Fire. If they were sold out, it was unlikely that anywhere else would have it in stock anytime soon.

Therefore, if he wanted to read it as soon as possible, the most convenient way was to find someone else to borrow it from.

And just a minute ago, A Konoha ninja with a black mask had bought the last copy and entered the noodle shop next door.

"Tsk, tsk."

"It seems I have no choice but to find him."

Chen Xiaoxi shook his head with a wry smile, then stepped toward the noodle shop nearby.

After all, since he had finally come out, Chen Xiaoxi didn't want to miss this chance to complete his side quest.

Besides, He had already figured out a rough way to borrow the book.

It was just that he might have to pull a fast one on a certain masked master of acting...

With a faint smile, Chen Xiaoxi walked into the noodle shop next to the bookstore, which was called "Kujo Ramen."

The moment he entered, He immediately spotted a white-haired figure sitting in the corner.

He wore a black mask, and his Konoha forehead protector was tilted slightly downward, just enough to cover his left eye.

At this moment, he was sitting with his legs crossed.

He held a copy of Icha Icha Paradise in his hands, reading it quite openly as if no one else were around.

He looked incredibly relaxed.

That's right.

He was the young Konoha ninja the clerk had mentioned—

Konoha Jonin, Hatake Kakashi!

The moment he saw him, Chen Xiaoxi curled his lips into a smile and walked straight toward him.

However, just as he approached, Kakashi noticed his presence with sharp intuition, immediately putting down the book and narrowing his eyes as he looked over.

"...Can I help you?"

A very cold opening line.

Just like the indifferent expression on Kakashi's face.

He closed the book in his hands while looking Chen Xiaoxi up and down.

Chen Xiaoxi, meanwhile, revealed a gentle smile and chuckled:

"Pardon the intrusion."

"You must be that famous Konoha ninja, Sharingan Kakashi, right?"

"I would like to trade a piece of intelligence for the book in your hands."

"Would that be acceptable?"

Chen Xiaoxi's smile was warm, and he was completely straightforward.

He stated his intentions immediately, without the slightest bit of hesitation or beating around the bush.

This bizarre maneuver left Kakashi momentarily stunned.

What was going on?

Had it become trendy these days to trade intelligence for smut?

Then again, Who was this guy?

After giving Chen Xiaoxi a careful look, Kakashi raised an eyebrow and said with some surprise:

"Although I don't know how you recognized me, still,"

"That is certainly a direct request..."

"However, I apologize, but I have no interest in intelligence."

Having said that, Kakashi lowered his eyes once more and went back to reading his book, ignoring the youth before him.