Although Longjian Senju hadn't discussed it with Hiruzen Sarutobi beforehand, Dan Katō, who sat in the teaching assistant's seat beside him trying not to laugh, would surely pass the message along.
In fact, Orochimaru wasn't the only one eyeing Hiruzen Sarutobi's private stash with less-than-honorable intentions. Longjian Senju had his sights on it too...
With a single move, Longjian Senju sent his Ninja Academy classmates' affection for him through the roof. It was simple and brutally effective.
With tangible benefits right in front of them and Lord Hokage backing him up, who wouldn't be dazzled?
Their new classmate was actually a rich, generous guy!
The children's enthusiasm soared, and their affection for him instantly maxed out-especially Obito Uchiha, whose allowance wasn't exactly generous.
He counted on his fingers how much more he could buy with a fifty-percent discount, grinning so widely he could barely close his eyes. He patted the seat beside him, his eyes sparkling with eagerness.
Sitting beside him was Shisui Uchiha, who was watching the bandages on Longjian Senju's face with some concern. After a moment's thought, Longjian Senju sat between the two of them under the envious gazes of the other Academy students.
His seat was strategically placed: Obito Uchiha on his left, Shisui Uchiha on his right, Rin Nohara in front, and Kakashi Hatake and Might Guy behind.
What a coincidence. He was right in the center of the main characters. No need to rack his brains approaching them individually-he could get the whole bunch in one go.
"Hi, I'm Obito. Obito Uchiha, the guy who's going to become Hokage."
"Mm, hello. I hope you succeed." This was the guy who would nearly wreck the Shinobi World when he grew up.
"Hello, I'm Shisui Uchiha. If... there's anything you have trouble with, you can ask