"Stop rambling. No more nonsense. Just get everything ready for me."
"Prepare what needs preparing. Don't ask questions. Leave the rest to me."
His expression was perfectly calm as he spoke.
It was as if everything here was trivial in his eyes, a minor affair not worth his attention.
Little Loli was beside herself with worry, her thoughts entirely on Grandpa Dragon.
In her panic, she rushed straight to Grandpa Dragon's side, moving absurdly fast, her feet practically flying.
Naruto stood at the front, a hint of warmth showing in his eyes.
Judging by what he saw, Little Loli truly cared about this old man. It wasn't an act.
Besides, it was clear that Little Loli was especially cute and quite likable.
It was even clearer that she was almost frighteningly dependable, definitely someone worth having around.
He liked talent like that. People like her were hard to find.
As long as someone had talent, he was willing to keep taking them in, however many came his way.
At the end of the day, talent was something he rarely let slip by. Missing out would be a loss-a terrible loss.
"Do you really not want to make a move?"
Naruto promptly shook his head.
He didn't even lift his eyelids.
"Have you forgotten about that guy Luffy?"
"Luffy is a Rubber Man through and through."
"Cannonballs and bullets have absolutely no effect on him. They're completely useless."
"If they don't work on him, why should I step in? I've got nothing better to do?"
"He hasn't even made a move himself. What's the rush? Watching is much more fun."
"In a situation like this, logically, he's the one who should act, not me. It's not my turn."
"From here on, it all depends on how he's doing. No one else