Chapter 8: Another Day of Being Cried Out by Konoha Friendship
"What?"
Uzumaki Naruto and Sakura Haruno were both stunned when Sasuke said he would give them the spot.
Could it be that Sasuke really wasn't setting a trap for them?
As expected, Sasuke wasn't that kind of person!
Naruto and Sakura were overjoyed for a second, but the next moment, their expressions turned anxious.
Because from what Sasuke and Kakashi had just said, it was clear that Sasuke truly needed Kakashi-sensei's guidance to achieve his goal.
Although they didn't understand why Sasuke was so obsessed with killing a certain man, that was Sasuke's goal no matter what, so they couldn't take his spot.
"Hmph, I don't need your charity, Sasuke! Even if you become a Genin first, I'll catch up next year."
Naruto crossed his arms, turned his head away, and huffed unhappily.
"Um, I didn't contribute anything in this test, so how could I possibly take Sasuke's spot!"
Sakura spoke with a conflicted and shy expression. Although she regretted not being able to be with Sasuke, there was nothing that could be done.
"If you don't want it, then fine. Anyway, I forfeit this test."
Seeing this, Sasuke didn't try to persuade them and simply dropped the bells before turning to leave.
That man, even if he had to rely only on his own training, he would kill him!
Only he could kill him!
"Eh! But?"
Naruto and Sakura were completely dumbfounded by Sasuke's action.
"Heh~"
Kakashi couldn't help but let out a light chuckle. Then, looking at Sasuke's retreating back, he turned his gaze back to Naruto and Sakura, finally speaking with a smile: "Congratulations, the three of you passed!"
"Huh?" X2.
Naruto and Sakura subconsciously turned to look at Kakashi, wearing bewildered expressions.
Sasuke also involuntarily stopped in his tracks.
"Actually, this test was mainly to test cooperation and bonds between teammates... But never mind, I still approve of the bonds of friendship among us Konoha Ninja."
Kakashi slowly explained. Just kidding, the bonds of friendship in Konoha were enough to make people cry!
"You really let us pass?"
Sakura still found it a bit unbelievable after hearing that. Who would test something like friendship bonds?
Naruto, once he understood, became very happy. This meant that his friendship bond with Sakura and that arrogant Sasuke was very deep!
It was good to graduate; friends were guaranteed! He could finally have true friendship!
"..."
Sasuke also unconsciously breathed a sigh of relief internally. After all, being ranked first in the Ninja Academy and then having to repeat the grade the day after graduation was quite embarrassing.
Furthermore, although he didn't believe that guy Kakashi could be a match for that man, he couldn't deny that Kakashi did possess some strength, and he could probably learn a few things under her.
"Hehe, since we all passed, Kakashi-sensei, shouldn't you treat us to barbecue? You promised to take Sasuke for barbecue earlier."
Naruto laughed, suddenly remembering this matter, and quickly approached Kakashi.
"That's right, but there's only one spot for barbecue."
Kakashi nodded but suddenly changed his tone, then pointed at the two bento boxes in front of the Memorial Stone. "Here, the remaining two will eat the bento boxes. Since they've already been bought, we can't waste them, right?"
"Eat bento boxes?"
Naruto's face froze. He knew there were bento boxes here; he had even thought about stealing one earlier, but Sasuke suddenly coming over with the bells interrupted his thoughts.
Wait, could this also be a test? That the test hadn't actually ended, and they were still being tested on their bonds?
If all three of them said they didn't want the bento boxes and wanted barbecue, wouldn't that mean their friendship was unreliable?
"Then, I'm willing to eat the bento box and give up the barbecue spot!"
Thinking of this, Naruto no longer hesitated and immediately raised his hand to declare, while secretly gloating: Not bad for me, so smart! Now we can truly pass the test!
"Oh?"
Kakashi looked at Naruto with some surprise upon hearing this.
Sakura was also very surprised, but looking at Naruto's expression, she quickly realized something, so she also raised her hand and said: "I'm also willing to eat the bento box."
Kakashi thought for a moment and didn't suspect anything, only marveling that this was indeed the friendship of Konoha; their friendship was already so deep right at the beginning of the plot.
"Fine, then you two eat the bento boxes. Sasuke, let's go eat barbecue."
Sasuke just glanced at Naruto and Sakura upon hearing this, then ignored the two of them, turned around, and followed Kakashi away.
"Ah?"
Soon, only Naruto and Sakura were left standing there, looking at each other, their eyes filled with confusion.
Wait, was the test really over? Wasn't the part afterward testing their friendship?
"Hey, wait for us!"
Naruto reacted and quickly chased after them, grabbing his bento box.
Sakura followed closely behind.
In the end, Naruto managed to tag along for the barbecue, eating the bento and the barbecue at the same time.
Only Sakura stopped eating after finishing her bento to maintain her ladylike image.
...
After returning home, Kakashi opened the mission board section of the system panel.
She could see that the Team 7 assessment mission was completed, with a reward of 2000 Shinobi Beads and one C-Rank Treasure Chest.
Adding yesterday's daily mission reward of 100 Shinobi Beads and today's daily mission reward of 100 Shinobi Beads.
Currently available Shinobi Beads were 2200, plus one C-Rank Treasure Chest.
"I'll just add the Shinobi Beads to my Chakra reserves! Add 1000 points, and keep the remaining 1200."
Kakashi didn't hesitate and added the Shinobi Beads to her Chakra.
Instantly, her Chakra increased from 1.21 to 1.22 units.
That feeling was simply invigorating!
Although her Chakra only increased a little, looking at it now, reaching 2.0 units of Chakra didn't seem far off!
Finally, there was one treasure chest left, which Kakashi opened without a second thought.
But the next second, she was stunned. What appeared on the screen was a brand new JK uniform.
Wait, what did she need this thing for? This kind of thing could be bought with money!
Treasure chests should honestly yield Ninja-related items!
Kakashi was extremely annoyed but helpless, having to save it to wear later.
But the next second, she was suddenly attracted by the effect written on the clothing displayed on the screen: "Can increase Chakra recovery speed by 5%!"
Seeing this, Kakashi instantly froze, and her heartbeat involuntarily quickened.
After hesitating for just over two seconds, she took out the clothing.