"Of course I went. Why would you even question that?" Neji shrugged.
Then Rock Lee said softly, "I want to go too. Is that okay?"
"Sure! The more, the merrier!" Naruto laughed heartily, directly tricking Neji into joining the team.
The group left the village under cover of night.
Along the way, Naruto explained the situation to Neji.
Neji was shocked and immediately started ranting. "Why didn't you tell me sooner? Acting without authorization means we'll be held accountable!"
Naruto smiled slightly, a calculating look appearing on his face.
"Wasn't I afraid you wouldn't dare come because of the consequences? Don't worry, I'll take all the blame when we get back. My head's tough!"
Sunlight poured down, and Konoha welcomed another new day.
A couple walked hand in hand past Invincible Scratch-off.
"Red, it's been so many days since I last scratched a ticket. I want to try my hand!"
Asuma rubbed his palms together, wearing a smug grin as he chuckled.
Yūhi Kurenai glanced at him and wrapped both arms around his arm. "Then let's go. We'll do it together!"
Asuma flexed his arm, feeling the real sensation transmitted from his elbow. His dark face reddened as his thoughts began to wander.
The two entered the little shop together and saw Wu Di wiping down the counter.
"Boss, give me two ten-thousand scratch-off tickets!"
Wu Di casually pulled out two tickets and handed them over.
Before long, both scratch-off tickets began to shine with golden light.
Asuma's arm moved faster.
This time, what he won was finally no longer consumables like Spicy Strips or Huazi.
A small red mailbox floated above his ticket.
"What is this thing?"
Wu Di looked at the description and explained with a smile.
"This thing has a rather long name."
"It's called the