Konoha: After the Diary Was Exposed, the Kunoichi Lost Their Composure

Uzuki Yugao was brimming with excitement.

As a ninja without a Kekkei Genkai or any outstanding talent, she had found it difficult to improve since reaching Special Jōnin.

But now,

Just because Naruto had mentioned her a few more times in the Diary, she had effortlessly reached Jonin-level strength.

It felt incredible!

"Looked at that way, maybe I wouldn't mind him taking liberties with me a few more times."

Uzuki Yugao had completely forgotten that she had wanted to teach Naruto Uzumaki a lesson.

If word got out, who knew how many women across the Shinobi World would line up for Naruto to take liberties with them?

She had to seize this chance.

Everyone else who possessed a Diary also learned that Uzuki Yugao had received a reward.

In an instant,

The women were consumed by envy.

Double Chakra and double physical fitness!

What an enticing reward.

If only they had been the ones to receive it.

No,

They had to make their presence felt around Naruto as soon as possible!

"Lady Tsunade, why are you in such a hurry? I can barely keep up. Didn't you say you'd never return to Konoha?"

"Shizune, don't read into it. I just want to get back and teach that little pervert a lesson."

"Once I've dealt with the Akatsuki, I need to hurry to Konoha. If Naruto is the true savior of the Shinobi World, then I have to tell him about Yahiko's ideals."

Kurenai Yuhi: "Damn it. If I'd known, I would've chosen Naruto's class when I applied to become a Guiding Jonin this year!"

Mei Terumi: "At last, there's a chance to bring the Bloody Mist Village to an end. Konoha... I have to go!"

At that moment,

Naruto Uzumaki, lying comfortably in bed and writing in his Diary, had no idea

That despite his determination to keep a low profile while he grew stronger, he had become the center of a storm sweeping the Shinobi World.

Sasuke Uchiha Lost His Composure

"Naruto, we're here to see you!"

A bright, cheerful voice rang out. Naruto Uzumaki looked up and saw Ino, Sakura, Hinata, Shikamaru, Choji, Shino, and the others filing in.

"Why are you all here?"

Naruto Uzumaki looked up and asked, somewhat puzzled.

Was he

Really that popular?

"What a pain. Ino insisted on coming, so we had to tag along," Shikamaru Nara said helplessly.

Beside him stood Choji Akimichi, stuffing potato chips into his mouth.

"Same here. Hinata wanted to see you, so we came along."

"Naruto, I heard you caused another huge mess this time?" Kiba Inuzuka asked curiously.

"Nothing much. I just helped the village uncover a shocking conspiracy."

Naruto Uzumaki waved a hand dismissively.

At his words,

Everyone looked stunned.

Seriously?

He had stolen the Scroll of Seals and thrown the entire village into chaos.

How had that turned into "helping the village uncover a shocking conspiracy"?

Could he possibly be any more shameless?

"By the way, Naruto, you probably don't know this yet, but we were assigned to teams while you were unconscious."

"Ino, Shikamaru, and Choji are on one team. Me, Hinata, Kiba—"

"Come on, Hinata, Ino. Sit beside me."

"Of course I got ignored again..."

Shino Aburame, interrupted before he could finish, pushed up his sunglasses and muttered under his breath.

"Your thoughtfulness is enough. You didn't have to come in person."

At Naruto Uzumaki's words, everyone's mouths twitched.

Seriously?

What did he mean, their thoughtfulness was enough and they didn't have to come in person?

Hadn't he got that backward?

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Ino and Hinata left with their respective teammates.

They already knew from the Diary that Naruto was fine. They had only come to make sure he noticed them.

Their teams had just been assigned, and they still had to meet their instructors.

After everyone else left, Sakura Haruno and Sasuke Uchiha walked over to Naruto.

"Naruto, did you know?"

"We've been assigned to the same team."

Sakura said it excitedly as she looked at Naruto.

"Have we?"

Naruto Uzumaki gave a calm nod.

"Hmph!"

Seeing how unfazed Naruto Uzumaki was, Sasuke Uchiha gave an irritated snort.

"Huh?"

"Sasuke?"

"When did you get here?"

Naruto Uzumaki put on a look of surprise.

"You bastard!"

Sasuke Uchiha nearly lost his composure at Naruto Uzumaki's words.

He had been there all along! Why was this guy acting as if he had only just noticed him?

"Sasuke, you came to see me too, right?"

"I'm so touched. I never knew you cared so much about me."

Naruto Uzumaki grinned at Sasuke Uchiha.

"Don't flatter yourself."

"Who would care about an idiot like you?"

"I only came to warn you. My goal is to kill that man, so don't hold me back."

Sasuke Uchiha's face reddened as he spoke with a huff.

"Don't worry. Since you care so much about me, I'll look out for you from now on."

Everyone knew

That if you were on good terms with Sasuke Uchiha, you had to take his words to mean the opposite.

So,

Naruto Uzumaki was delighted by Sasuke Uchiha's answer.

Damn it!

Were you even listening to me?

I clearly said I didn't care about you!

And another thing,

How can the dead-last student at the Ninja Academy have the nerve to say he'll look out for me?!

Sasuke Uchiha roared inwardly.

For some reason, he could never exchange more than a couple of words with Naruto without losing his composure.

"Heehee... Sasuke, it'll be great having Naruto look out for us."

Sakura Haruno clapped her hands happily.

She actually agreed with him!

Sasuke Uchiha covered his forehead. He was starting to think neither of his teammates was quite right in the head.

He had always ranked first in their year and was widely recognized as a "genius ninja"!

"Forget it. I can't be bothered arguing with you two."

"Remember to be at the training ground on time tomorrow."

With that, Sasuke Uchiha put his hands in his pockets and left the room.

If he stayed any longer, he felt he might get so angry his eyes turned red.

"Naruto, I made this lunch for you myself. Try it."

After Sasuke left, Sakura took an elegantly packed lunch from her clothes.

"Sakura, there's something I've always wondered. Haven't you always liked Sasuke?"

Naruto Uzumaki looked at the lunch and asked, puzzled.

"I... I don't like Sasuke! I think you're much better than he is, Naruto-kun."

Sakura hurried to deny it.

She didn't want Naruto to keep seeing her as someone who fawned over Sasuke Uchiha.

After spending time with them both, Sakura had realized Naruto was far better than Sasuke.

His personality, his background, his strength...

He surpassed Sasuke in every way.

And he could even grant her the power every ninja dreamed of.

If she had to devote herself to one of them,

She would choose Naruto!

"Fine. Whatever you say."

Though Sakura's change puzzled him, Naruto Uzumaki said nothing more.

After all,