3D Painting's Consequences

Beside them.

Konohamaru and the other two stared blankly at Naruto's painting. They were utterly amazed by such a magical technique.

Being children at heart, they could not resist moving closer for a better look.

"That's amazing! I thought this big sister's paintings were already incredible, but Naruto is even better," Konohamaru praised.

"Yeah, it looks just like the real thing. I've never seen a painting like this before." Udon nodded in agreement.

"Wait, Udon, didn't you say this big sister was mute? I heard her speak just now." Moegi looked at Udon in confusion.

"I'd never seen this big sister talk before. So she can talk... but why doesn't she pay attention to us?" Udon said, sniffling.

"I don't know. Maybe this big sister just doesn't like talking to us. Naruto is still amazing, though. She spoke as soon as he came."

"As expected, Naruto is the greatest."

Konohamaru looked at Naruto with worship in his eyes. Though Naruto had once kicked him flying, he truly thought Naruto was amazing, especially his painting skills. They were genuinely incredible.

Rustle, rustle, rustle!

The sound of painting continued. Under everyone's watchful eyes, Naruto finally completed the 3D Painting.

Looking at the miraculous work, Yakumo Kurama could not help asking, "Excuse me, why does your painting look so real?"

"Because it's called a 3D Painting, also known as a 3D Panoramic Painting. It uses a three-dimensional painting technique that emphasizes depth and realism, giving people a powerful visual impact."

Naruto explained unhurriedly while earning Experience Points.

"I see. Where did you learn this technique? Could you tell me? I want to learn it too," Yakumo Kurama asked.

"I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. I'm the only person in this world who knows how to make 3D Paintings." Naruto shrugged.

"This..."

Yakumo Kurama paused slightly at those words. But she truly loved this style, and in the end, she could not help asking, "C-can I study under you?"

"Study?" Naruto tilted his head in thought.

It was rare to meet someone else who liked painting. Naruto did not mind painting with her, especially since he could earn Experience Points. More importantly, this girl's ability was simply too overpowered.

When he had watched the anime in his previous life, this girl had painted black clouds on paper, and black clouds had truly appeared in the sky.

Then she had painted lightning, and lightning instantly struck the Hokage's Office, setting it ablaze. That ability was truly overpowered.

Naruto liked this ability very much. If he mastered it, he could easily erase enemies within a painting. He could even paint some lightning whenever he felt like it and give Danzo a good zap.

So Naruto made up his mind and looked at Yakumo Kurama.

"Sure. But drawing good 3D Paintings is far more difficult than you imagine. First, you need to understand the imaging principles behind three-dimensional drawings and properly grasp the concept of stereoscopic images."

"I'm not afraid of difficulty. Ever since I was little, I've had two wishes. One was to become a ninja, and the other was to paint. To fulfill those two wishes, I'm not afraid of any hardship."

Yakumo Kurama clenched her little fists and spoke firmly. Then she bowed deeply to Naruto. "My name is Yakumo Kurama. Please take good care of me, Teacher."

"Teacher?"

Naruto was rather surprised. He had only agreed because of Experience Points and her ability, yet this girl had bowed so respectfully that he felt a little guilty.

Taking a deep breath, Naruto smiled. "You don't need to be so formal. Just call me Naruto."

"Would that really be alright?" Yakumo Kurama hesitated.

"It's fine."

"Then I'll call you Teacher Naruto." Yakumo Kurama thought for a moment and came up with a better form of address.

"Whatever you like. Since you've become my student, I'll give you this painting as a gift to mark our first meeting." Naruto handed over the 3D Painting he had just finished.

"Thank you, Teacher Naruto."

Yakumo Kurama looked at the 3D Painting before her, utterly delighted. Ever since that incident, her life had been shrouded in darkness, but now...

This 3D Painting brought a glimmer of light into her life. For once, she revealed a faint smile, though the curve of her lips was slight.

Beside them.

When Udon saw Yakumo Kurama smile, he hurriedly leaned close to his two companions and whispered.

"I've never seen Yakumo Kurama smile before. I didn't expect her to smile today."

"Of course. Just look at how amazing Naruto's painting is." Konohamaru lifted his chin proudly.

"It really is amazing. Can we learn from Naruto too?" Moegi suddenly asked.

"Well... I think painting is difficult, but we could learn something else. Naruto is really strong." Konohamaru recalled the scene of being kicked flying last time.

"I'm not afraid of difficulty. This kind of painting is so amazing! Just imagine how shocked your grandfather would be if you painted one in the future. What would that be like? Don't you want to surpass your grandfather?"

Moegi really liked 3D Paintings, so she insisted on learning to paint and even encouraged Konohamaru.

"That... does sound pretty good."

Konohamaru imagined the Third Hokage's shocked expression after he drew a 3D Painting. Instantly fired up, he decided to learn painting and looked toward Naruto.

"Naruto, can we learn to paint from you?" Konohamaru asked expectantly.

"No."

Naruto refused without hesitation. He was teaching Yakumo Kurama because he valued her ability. As for Konohamaru and the others, he could not be bothered to take on deadweight.

"Why? Naruto, please teach us." Moegi began pleading too. She truly loved this kind of painting.

"No. Learning this is useless for you. Your task right now is to improve your strength and increase your power." Naruto shook his head again.

"But Naruto, why did you agree to teach this big sister?"

"Because she has a foundation. Although 3D Painting is fundamentally different from flat painting, she has been painting for so long. Whether it's her temperament or her command of painting, neither of you can compare to her."

"We really want to learn. Naruto, please teach us. We're begging you."

"No."

"Naruto, please."

"No."

Over the following period, Naruto began teaching Yakumo Kurama. Though he had not agreed to teach Konohamaru's group, he did not stop the three children from listening when he explained 3D Painting.

They were children, after all. This was only a passing interest, and they would give up after a while.

Naruto therefore did not care if they listened and simply began explaining 3D Painting from the fundamentals.

Time passed bit by bit under Naruto's instruction, and soon the sun was setting.

Seeing the Experience Orbs of Yakumo Kurama, Udon, and Moegi shatter, Naruto decided to head home for dinner.

"Alright, that's enough for today. Practice the drawing fundamentals I taught you. Before long, you'll improve."

"Thank you, Teacher Naruto. Will you come here again tomorrow?" Yakumo Kurama asked.

"I have something to do tomorrow, so I won't be coming." Naruto shook his head.

He had finished absorbing the Experience Points, and his relationship with Yakumo Kurama had not reached the point where he could study her ability. Naruto therefore decided to wait for a while.

By then, Yakumo Kurama's storyline would begin, and she would recover quite a few Experience Points as well. It would kill two birds with one stone.

So.

After waving goodbye, Naruto left and headed toward home.

However.

When Naruto reached a bustling street, he spotted four people in the distance.

They were Kakashi, Sasuke, Sakura, and Iruka. The Experience Orbs that had appeared again around Sakura and Sasuke made Naruto frown.

They had not gone through any storyline, yet the Experience Orbs that had originally vanished from Sasuke and Sakura had returned. That truly surprised Naruto.

"Could Sasuke and Sakura be different? Then what about Sakura? Wait, there's also the Nine-Tails."

Naruto froze, and his consciousness instantly sank into the space where the Nine-Tails was sealed.