Naruto had never expected Ino to be so helpful. Wasn't she practically handing him free money?
As for not having enough cash to cover the wager, his eyes immediately landed on the quiet, beautiful Sasuke.
He had learned earlier that Sasuke received financial support from the Third, and Sasuke had covered their meals and assorted expenses over the past two days.
With that in mind, Naruto walked over to Sasuke.
Once again, his actions drew the attention of everyone in class.
The girls all watched Sasuke with keen interest, their faces brimming with curiosity.
They had previously asked Sasuke whether he really was dating Naruto, eager for gossip.
But he was so aloof that he either ignored them or refused to answer every time. Now they wanted to see how he would respond.
If he refused to help, he wasn't dating Naruto. If he helped...
The boys, meanwhile, were mostly one-track minds. When they saw Naruto approach Sasuke, they all shot him threatening looks.
But who was Naruto?
Would he be scared of a bunch of threatening looks?
Naruto immediately activated Glaucoma Mode, his eyes seeing nothing but the cute, obedient Sasuke.
"Uh... I need an emergency bailout. Sasuke, lend me 5,500 for now. I'll pay you back in a bit."
Damn it, the moment Naruto said that, everyone in class scowled.
Lend me 5,500, and I'll pay you back in a bit?
Just listen to that. Was that something a carbon-based lifeform could even say?
Sure enough, even the easygoing Shikamaru knitted his brows at Naruto's words.
"Hmph, how arrogant. I'd like to see what makes you so confident you'll be able to pay him back in a bit. Naruto, do you really think so little of my skill at shogi?"
When Sasuke remained unmoved, Naruto grew anxious. "Did