The next day, Uchiha Kei looked sleepily at the two uninvited guests in his house.
"I said, can't I rest today?"
Uchiha Kei felt utterly hopeless.
In my previous life, I didn't have the chance to sleep in.
Who would have thought that there would still be no chance...
It was so difficult to finally get Mei Terumi away...
Naruto's eyes widened in disbelief.
"What nonsense are you spouting! It's almost afternoon, haven't you had enough sleep yet?"
Sasuke pursed his lips, a look of agreement on his face.
Over the past three years, Uchiha Kei has completely won him over.
Even his brother, who idolized him immensely, he had to admit it.
Uchiha Kei...
Their talent and strength are unparalleled!
Even Itachi isn't as good!
But...
This guy is so lazy!
I will never stand if I can sit.
I'd rather lie down than sit.
I'll never take the initiative if I can be lazy!
It's simply...
They're infuriatingly lazy!
"It's only afternoon..."
Uchiha Kei glanced at the bright sunshine outside.
"Look."
Uchiha Kei pointed to the window.
Naruto Sasuke quickly looked over.
A burst of bright sunlight streamed into the room, dappling the shadows of the leaves.
What beautiful weather!
The two couldn't help but sigh.
"What brilliant sunshine, what wonderful years!"
Uchiha Kei stretched comfortably, then lay down straight under the angry gazes of the two men.
"At times like these, you just need to get a good night's sleep!"
After saying that, he didn't forget to pull the blanket up a little more.
Naruto:...
Sasuke:...
They swore they could beat him!
They definitely need to give him a stun gun each!
Let him understand why the flowers are so uniquely red!
"Mommy, mommy, get up!"
"That's right!"
"Don't touch me! I'm about to unleash my ultimate attack! I'm getting angry!"
Just as the atmosphere inside was peaceful, a knock on the door suddenly rang out.
The three playful figures paused.
Who is it?
Uchiha Kei pushed the two away, stretched, and got out of the warm bed.
Upon opening the door and seeing who it was, Uchiha Kei slightly taken aback.
"Um, did I disturb you, Jing?"
Outside the door, Sakura, with her pink hair, saw Uchiha Kei in his pajamas and looked apologetic.
"No, I can't go back to sleep anyway."
Seeing Sakura, Uchiha Kei was somewhat surprised.
Over the years, his impression of Sakura has never changed.
If I say I hate it, then I really do.
It's impossible not to dislike it!
Come in.
Uchiha Kei yawned, turned around, and went back to his bedroom.
Sakura followed closely behind, head down, looking preoccupied.
Upon entering the bedroom, Sakura was even more taken aback to see Naruto and Sasuke.
The two of them...
What are you doing here?
"You... you're here too."
Sasuke a soft hum in response.
Naruto's expression became somewhat complicated.
He has now let go of Sakura's feelings.
At least I no longer feel that blushing, heart-pounding excitement.
"Um."
Naruto responded softly, his gaze lingering briefly before shifting elsewhere.
Seeing Naruto's change, Uchiha Kei immediately smiled.
His smile held a sense of satisfaction, as if he were watching his own silly, big-time son grow up.
Sitting cross-legged, Uchiha Kei looked at the three of them.
"So, what brings you all together today?"
Naruto Sasuke exchanged a glance and said in unison, "Train!"
Uchiha Kei rolled his eyes.
Why didn't I notice these two were cultivation fanatics in the anime?
And Naruto, you're a glorious loser! You're working so hard to train, it's such a disgrace to losers!
"And you?"
Uchiha Kei ignored the two of them and looked at Sakura instead.
Sakura's head remained lowered, her hair obscuring her face, making it impossible to see her expression.
Seeing Sakura like this, Uchiha Kei became curious instead.
Sakura's personality is actually quite good.
In her previous life, this personality would definitely be considered that of a tomboy.
Unfortunately, regardless of her actions towards Naruto, whether in her previous life or now, Uchiha Kei finds it difficult to develop any positive feelings towards him.
You look so down right now...
Uchiha Kei his head and thought for a moment.
According to the timeline, Sakura should be...
There shouldn't be anything sad about it.
Besides the fact that his advances were rejected...
"Just say what's on your mind."
Since he's now considered his student, as long as things don't go too far, Uchiha Kei won't refuse.
"I..."
Sakura slowly raised her head, her beautiful face showing a conflicted expression.
Naruto Sasuke also looked at her.
This was the first time they had ever seen Sakura like this.
Uchiha Kei did not urge her, but instead rested his chin on his hand, waiting for her to continue.
After a struggle with her thoughts, Sakura gritted her teeth.
"I want to... I want to quit Team 7!"
Naruto jumped to his feet.
"Leave Team 7? Why? Why would you leave?"
His words were somewhat agitated.
But this doesn't mean Naruto still likes Sakura; after all, they grew up together and he still cares about her.
Now that Sakura has left Team 7, how will she complete her mission?
It's important to understand that Genin) cannot carry out missions alone.
Can a ninja who fails to complete a mission still be called a ninja?
"Cough cough."
Uchiha Kei slapped Naruto on the head as he howled.
"Shut up and listen to Sakura."
Naruto nearly got knocked over and shut his mouth in an annoyed manner.
Sakura hesitated for a moment before slowly speaking.
"Although I only went on one mission with you, but..."
Sakura looked ashamed.
"But I can't help you at all, and I'm even a burden to you."
Two lines of clear tears slid down her cheeks.
After returning to the village yesterday, Sakura became somewhat depressed.
Scenes from this mission kept replaying in my mind.
Leaving aside the extremely powerful Uchiha Kei.
Sasuke displayed exceptional talent from the moment he enrolled; otherwise, based solely on his appearance...
It can also win her heart...
She accepted that Sasuke possessed that kind of strength.
But how did Naruto, who was always at the bottom of the class, become so strong!
She was so strong that she felt like a stranger to Naruto now.
Sakura tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep, thinking about many things.
She had only mustered the courage to find Uchiha Kei an hour ago.
I'm leaving Team 7!
This was the result of her thinking about it all night.
She preferred research to dangerous missions.
Research healing Ninjutsu!
Becoming a medical-nin —that was her dream.
"You've made up your mind?"
Uchiha Kei's expression remained completely unchanged.
Sasuke didn't betray her in this life, Sakura no longer focused on strength.
In Team 7 today, it would be strange if Sakura didn't feel inferior.
A slight difference can unleash tremendous potential in someone.
A chasm-like gap...
It can only inspire awe and fear.
"Um!"
Sakura nodded emphatically.
"Alright, I'll report to the Lord Hokage tomorrow."
Uchiha Kei nodded.
Naruto looked somewhat anxious, but after thinking for a long time, he sighed and didn't say anything more.
Sasuke, on the other hand, didn't change at all from beginning to end.
Whether Sakura is there or not has little to do with him.
All he wants now is to become stronger as quickly as possible.
Hearing this, Sakura felt a sense of relief, though she also felt a pang of disappointment.
Sakura glanced furtively at Sasuke's expressionless face, sighed, and left dejectedly.
Looking at the remaining two, Uchiha Kei shrugged.
"Do you two want to quit?"
Seeing the two shaking their heads frantically, Uchiha Kei smiled helplessly.
If those two quit too, wouldn't he be able to sleep in Tenten?
What a pity!