Akabane didn't expect him to agree immediately. After all, he currently had no money.
Akabane gladly answered, "Thanks, please deliver my request to your clan."
So he had to go back and inform the clan.
But as for money, although he knew that it's not cheap, he was not worried about it.
Akabane recently became the precedent member of the Kurama Clan.
After the first world war, the ninja has ended, and the current state of the five major nations is temporarily at peace.
The Kurama Clan has been saving a lot of wealth for their clan growth.
Thus, Akabane believes that asking to buy a store wouldn't be a problem.
"Akaba-kun, you want to make a comic store?"
Shimi Nara asked curiously.
"Yes, of course, I want the entire Konoha village to read my comic, that is my goal."
Akabane said nonchalantly.
The truth is, he just wants to earn more points.
But it seems that everyone just believed in what he said.
Tsunade leaned on her chair and wondered.
Akabane noticed her expression and guessed something in his heart.
So he said with comfort: "My goal is to become a comic artist. Maybe I will be your rival in the future."
He tried hard not to laugh, as he knows what Tsunade will be in the future.
After becoming a ninja, she founded medical ninjutsu and later became the Fifth Hokage.
Shimi was slightly surprised. This is his first time seeing Akabane trying to comfort his friend.
Tsunade was equally surprised and quickly rectified her words "Of course, my goal is to become the fourth Hokage and inherit the will of grandpa to rule the village with a will of fire!"
Akabane didn't reply but continued to take the paper and kept drawing.
Will of Fire… He doesn't quite understand, because he is not a passionate person.
But the current Tsunade is full of spirits, and there is unspeakable heroism.
Orochimaru was silently listening to the conversation.
On the other side, Shimi was lost in thought.
"Dream, huh?
"What is my dream?"
To them, who is only a kid, dreams seem to be far within reach, but the world of ninjas doesn't care about age. If war comes, they will be sent directly to the middle of the battlefield
Akabane didn't know that the nonsense he talked made the mood in the room a little awkward And He just kept drawing.
Now that the third chapter has been completed, he planned to rush the fifth chapter soon before the store opens, and then sum it up as the first volume.
Akabane is lazier than his clone, so that the speed of his hands is not as efficient as the clone.
But now, as the exam is over, more and more students have returned to the classroom.
"Hey, who is this boy wearing a face mask?"
After she finished wondering, and taking a glance at what Akabane was doing, she saw the masked man leaning against the railing.
"you guess…"
Tsunade knew that it was Sakumo's descendant from it's hair alone and tried not to laugh.
She just tried to lighten the mood.
Orochimaru stretched out his head curiously, and after a few glances, he carefully looked at Sakumo,
"Could this be…"
At first, Sakumo was very calm
But Shimi's glare made him unable to hold back.
So he stood up and explained.
"Is it my son?."
"I know it was yours, Sakumo."
Akabane smiled without explaining the details.
His son, Kakashi Hatake, appeared in the third episode, but everyone hadn't seen it before, and it was only then that this new character was discovered.
"The Hatake Clan has white light chakra saber."
As Sakumo said, he showed the short saber on his hand.
"The Hatake's White Light Chakra Sabre could emit a streak of chakra upon a swing.",
Sakumo keeps explaining about his tanto origin as Akabane paints continuously.
To give something new, he drew one full-colored page of Kakashi Hatake.
The chapter hasn't been finished yet, and suddenly Jiraiya also jumped over the table and leaned over it.
After a few glances, he scratched his cheeks curiously: "You drew someone so mysterious with a mask, who is he?"
The rest of the fans gathered around, also curious about Akabane's answer.
"His persona is as mysterious as his mask."
Everybody was a bit upset about the answer. All of them frowned.
"But it could also be a big buck tooth, or a crooked mouth… who knows."
Akabane smirked.
Sakumo said angrily: "If it were my son, how could he have buck teeth and crook on his mouth!"
"well, that is just a joke. No one really knew the face behind the mask."
Tsunade smiled and spread the flames of rivalry as Shinnosuke Sarutobi entered the class.
Not long after coming back, Shinnosuke looked dumbfounded and asked without knowing why.
"Hey, you draw my son too."
"Take it easy Shinn-kun."
Shimi put down the pages and smirked.
"What does Shinnosuke's son look like?"
"What, didn't you bring the drawing?"
"Draw it on the spot, and let me have a look!"
Instantly, the classroom became rowdy, and the all-around Akabane was buzzing like insects.
He finally finished Kakashi's portrait. Seeing the enthusiasm of everyone, he said
"Don't worry. I will draw a painting of Shinnosuke's son later. You can wait for my store to open and buy it from there."
"Well, The first ten customers can get the full-colored portrait of Konohamaru that I drew myself."
Shinnosuke feels he was scammed. He just want to see his "son" portrait but he needs to pay for it.
"Damn, You!"
…
"I'll negotiate my clan's store for you, but what are you planning after opening your store?"
Shimi also thought about it and said in a discussing tone.
Akabane's eyes lit up.
Ding!
The membership system is the first thing that comes to his mind. You can read it in advance. And pay later…
However, he needs to establish a fan base first before he can implement membership.
Eureka!
The more Akabane thought about it, the more he felt that he might be able to build a comic culture in Naruto's World.
…
"Come on, stop bothering him, let him focus."
Tsunade waved away the "masses" onlookers.
"Ah.. haha.. you don't say."
Tsunade was the most calm of all children about the comics.
Anyhow, she had read all his latest chapter, and Akabane had promised to send her his next chapter.
The fierce Tsunade-hime drove everyone aside, and no one dared to interrupt her.
Sakumo sat back and looked at Akabane from time to time, with strange eyes that made Akabane a little uncomfortable.
After staring for a while, he leaned over and asked, "Akaba, what is his name?"
Akabane touched his nose, the current ongoing story was exciting, but everyone seems to focus on Hatake Kakashi.
Facing Sakumo's question, he answers directly with a giggle.
"Goju Hatake?"
"Gojuuu?! What kind of name is that!"
Hearing the name, Sakumo exploded instantly.
"Hahaha, Just kidding, I thought of him by a good name, Kakashi Hatake."
After mumbling the name multiple times, Sakumo was quite satisfied with the name
After all, that is his name given by himself in the future.
Everything in the comic really evoked the story around his classmates' descendants.
After determining his goal, Akabane felt that he should be more diligent.
After the end of the ninja academy, the students are about to be separated into teams consisting of 3 students with 1 Jounin as their teacher.
He planned that the fifth and sixth chapters are the story based on Kakashi's bell test. In this story, a lot of new ninjutsu are being used. If the sixth episode is drawn as soon as possible, this ninjutsu can be available on his ninjutsu list.
"To unlock more ninjutsu, I have to work harder."
Akabane sighed in his heart. Although Genjutsu can be learned from the Kurama Clan, it is impossible to reach its full potential at a glance.
Thus, he is more willing to draw more chapters than to train.
But now it's the fourth chapter. Since he has nothing to do now, he can finish it in no time.
Before he could draw more pages, the students from the exam came back gradually, and Arata followed the last two students to the classroom.
"Today, the exam has been finished. Except for Uchiha Ryo, I will score the others as appropriate. For students who have passed all the courses, we will distribute our Konoha headbands."
"In the next few days, everyone can take a vacation."
Arata spoke nonchalantly, but he could still feel sad about their graduation . After all, he has taught them since they were little.
'Vacation!?' Akabane exclaimed in his mind.
In this way, he can continue to focus on his comic, and let the shadow clone do the rest.
If there is no one to disturb him, it would be a perfect vacation.
Cool!
"By the way, I will tell my parents at that time that I will refuse visitors."
Most people urged him to draw, but Tsunade was different. This girl has a short temper.
Meeting her is really bad luck for eight generation.
Akabane thought for a while, asking her not to come to visit him might not be enough.
"Okay, now everyone can go home."
After hd finished announcing, the classroom suddenly became rowdy, and everyone rushed out of the classroom altogether.
Within seconds, the crowded classroom became empty.
Arata put a lonely face, and most of these students probably wouldn't interact with him in the future.
When he was about to leave the class as well, he found that there was still a student sitting on his desk.
"Huh, Akabane, why are you still not leaving?"
"Umm… Sarutobi-sensei, don't think too much about it. I'm just going to leave as last."
Akabane got up and walked out slowly.
"By the way, sensei, when you bring new students in the future, don't forget to introduce my comic to them hehe."
Arata couldn't help but chuckle.
Akabane's comics are awesome…
"Maybe, Iruka was in the same mood as me at this moment."
He sighed faintly, feeling that he had a strong resonance with the characters in the comic.
…
After leaving the academy's gate, Akabane walks toward home with thoughts in his mind.
He was very fortunate that he had crossed into an era of relative peace, instead of going to the battlefield at a young age like Kakashi and the others did.
Akabane just wants to improve his strength steadily, so that he will be well prepared in the next war.
"Akaba! Right here!"
Akabane suddenly heard the voice of his parents.
Following the sound, he saw Isamu Kurama and Keiko Kurama rushing over after seeing him.
"I told you not to fight too hard, and why the heck were you fighting against Ryo Uchiha? Are you okay?"
On the contrary, His mother ran first, grabbing Akabane's shoulder and scolding. As for his dad, although he didn't speak, he couldn't hide his worry.
"I fought Ryo just fine. Look, I'm fine, aren't I?"
The match list came out very early, and three hours have passed since the first match. His parents must have already known who he is fighting.
"However, I didn't expect you to even defeat him. He was technically the successor of Uchiha Clan."
His father looked at him with pride.
Akabane replied with a smile and asked, "Aside from that, I want to make a request, father. Do we have some savings."
"Savings? As for me, yes, I still have some savings."
After hearing Akabane's question, he was a bit puzzled, so was his mother.
"Nara Clan has a small store near our home. I want to buy that store as my future comic store."
Akabane stated his purpose.
Since he is still a child and has no income, he can only ask it to his parents.
His father was confused for a moment. His request was a bit overwhelmed with them.
They are just an ordinary family of the Kurama Clan. If it were not for Akabane's Awakening of Kekkei Genkai, they might still be no one important.
If it is just toys or basic needs, his father might be able to grant it, but buying a store is a bit too much of a request from a child.
So Akabane's request made him startled at first, followed by the way to explain it.
"Son, you are about to become a ninja, and you'll have a lot of missions ahead of you. Maybe you don't have much time to draw in the future. Isn't it too much to open a comic store?"
Keiko saw her husband's difficulties too and explained their situation.
Akabane knew that they shouldn't have much money, so he stated his true purpose: "I'm sorry father, mother, I know my request is too much for our family…"
"…But since I have become the next successor of the Clan, if we deliver this request to the patriarch they might agree to it."
Akabane saw his father become more puzzled and lowered his voice.
"Is it still too much to ask?"
Both his parents hesitated.
"Umm, we will try to talk about it to the head clan."
Since their change of status has just happened a few days before, they haven't adapted to that, and it feels a bit awkward to ask the clan such a request.
Akabane's system relied on his point from the comics. Thus this is essential for him.
Son, you…"
His parents were shocked.
This kind of request wasn't normal for someone his age.
"Forget it, when a child grows up, they should have their own dreams…"
His father and mother weren't someone from a high-ranking position on Kurama Clan.
Therefore, in their hearts, Akabane's passion must be correlated with his awakening of Kekkei Genkai.
"Father, do you want to help me tell the patriarch?"
Akabane heard his tone, knowing that it was half-hearted.
His father nodded, touched Akabane's hair with concern in his mind, and said, "I will talk with the clan after this. If the clan refuses your request, I still have my savings to spare."
"I believe that the clan would accept it."
Akabane is very confident about this.
The three of them slowly walked back home.
…
As soon as he returned home, Akabane went back to his room to continue his comic.
"Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
He immediately cast seals to summon a clone.
"I'll work hard today!"
Akabane chuckled and started coloring the pages from before.
"Oh, that's awesome…"
The shadow clone glanced at him and couldn't help but awe.
Not awe from his coloring but for how he didn't laze after summoning him.
As someone who graduated from arts & design major, coloring is a piece of cake.
…
After finished his coloring pages, he got up and stretched.
"Haaah… it's done, up to the next one."
His clone was expressionless. He never thought that Akabane has such a talent.
"With your skill of drawing, then why bother learning about shadow clones? You could finish it by yourself faster.
"Don't say that I can't work all day and night. I want to take some rest too."
Akabane had really planned to rest for a while, but the cynicism made him feel bad to take a rest, so he changed his mind and sat cross-legged to restore his Chakra.
…
"[System!]"
He took a look at the system panel; his points rose to more than 50 points before.
But today, he only gained a slight point.
Akabane thought for a while and used all the remaining 50 points to increase his physical strength.
He needs to upgrade his physique to compensate for his chakra.
Of course, the main reason is that chakra is way too expensive.
Gradually, the point needs to increase one chakra equal to 50 points.
What can he do with that little improvement?
At his current five physiques, the effect was completely different.
Not only the body, but even the recovery and the number of Chakra seemed to have increased.
Afterward, Akabane sat down and began to restore his diminished chakra.
The shadow clone did not expect that Akabane didn't sleep after he finished coloring.
He thought that his original will laze around and leave everything to him so seeing him meditating surprised him a little since he didn't expect it at all.
He sighed slightly and then kept on working.
Although, as a clone, he also wanted to rest, to have more pages to complete, he felt that he needed to work harder.
At the very least, he needs to complete the fourth and fifth chapters so that he can print the first volume.
Of course…
With his physique now balancing his overwhelmed Chakra, his Chakra recovery is much faster than the most ninja.
It didn't take long for him to summon another clone.
"Here is your new companion. I'm going to sleep now."
Akabane lies on the bed to recharge his chakra. The two clones were tolling on his chakra. He is afraid that if he doesn't have enough chakra, he will pass out when he lifts his clones.
Akabane laid down, the two shadow clones looked at each other, and then looked at Akabane on the bed.
"Ahh. He's asleep."They Sighed at the same time, and continued to work.
…
On the other side, in the Hokage's office, Arata came to make a report on today's exam.
Hiruzen was listening one by one, But in fact, he saw more clearly than Arata.
After all, there are many details that a chuunin level cannot be seen clearly.
"Ryo will have to be punished as planned. As for the other, they all passed."
Hiruzen Sarutobi said.
"Yes!"
Arata received the order and left the office.
The Third Hokage takes out his smoking pipe and lit a smoke while thinking.
On his desk was a list of names, Kurama Akabane, Hatake Sakumo, and Mitarashi Murasaki in a row. The mentor's name in front was still blank and has not been filled in.
In the end, he filled in a name.
"Shimura Danzo."
"Let Danzo come here."
Before long, a figure knocked in, and it was Shimura Danzo.
He picked up the list, took a look, and said, "These three were the students you carefully selected…"
Right now, Danzo is the head of the Anbu, his "root" still belongs to the Anbu, and he is not completely independent.
"Yes, in the next year, you will be their team's mentor, but remember, do not influence them with your root training or any other that is related to Anbu."
Hiruzen was very clear about this.
There is no room for mistakes.
"You have nothing to worry about."
Danzo picked up the list.
and said "They are all geniuses. One year is enough."
"As for a year from now, I have another plan for them, you can go back and get your Anbu." Hiruzen said.
"One year is the same for you."
Danzo meant something that only those two knew. He turned and left the office.
Boom!
When his last remaining chakra depleted, his shadow clones vanished into thin air.
Akabane, who was napping on the bed, woke up in surprise.
"Damn, I almost got a heart attack."
He feels drowsy and half-awake.
"Fortunately, I only summoned two clones; if they were more than that, I might pass out."
Just as he lamented, he heard his father come from downstairs. He could hear his father greeted with a light-hearted tone.
"I'm home!"
Akabane got up and recast his shadow clone.
"You continue here first. I'll go down and greet my father."
Although there is no point in saying it to his clones, getting accompanied by the clones has become his habit.
"Yeah yeah, just go. You're just an eyesore here."
Akabane was speechless for a while.
His clones have no sense of friendliness.
After all, it is his character that is then implemented into the clones.
He went downstairs and saw his father holding a piece of paper.
"This is the document for the store. Thus that store will belong to you from today."
Akabane was a little surprised. He never thought that his request would be granted this fast.
He walked over quickly and took over the documents. The address of the store was written on the top, and the Kurama Clan symbol was painted underneath.
"Thank you very much, father!"
Akabane still couldn't believe it, so he double-checked and confirmed that this was indeed Nara's store, and now it belongs to him.
As someone who is the only one from his generation who has awakened Kekkei Genkai, he will be the next clan successor for sure.
Akabane was daydreaming, put aside the thoughts in his mind, and focused on what to do next.
"Father, can you inform everyone to help me decorate my store? I will draw out what it will look like."
The store was originally a medicinal and pharmaceutical station for the Nara Clan, so the interior design would need a renovation.
"Now that you have your own comic store, but son, I hope you can focus more on ninjutsu training and don't waste your talent."
"Understood, father, I will not let you down."
Since no one knew that he could learn all that ninjutsu was because of his point from comics, he'll just agree to his father's terms.
Telling everyone to read his comics is a waste of time. Opening this comic store could solve his problem, and he could get money from the sellings. It is like hitting two birds with one stone!
Akabane returned upstairs, originally planning to sketch his comic store, but as soon as he picked up the pen, he heard a slight movement outside the window.
"Who's there?"
Akabane, his Shadow Clones, stood on guard at the same time, staring outside.
Then the window was knocked, and a delicate voice came from outside the window: "It's me, open the window."
"Tsunade?"
Akabane was shocked for a moment, got up, and opened the window.
As soon as he opened the window, he saw Tsunade standing upside down on his roof.
"Ehh What are you? Spider-Man?" He confusedly thought.
Looking up from his angle, he can just see through the gap of her clothes,
Get a close look at it.
"Where do you think you are looking!"
Tsunade quickly jumped down and entered his room.
Akabane was still speechless since he was caught off guard.
As for the current Tsunade, there is not much to see except her cuteness. You could say "Flat," but don't let her hear you say that, or else you'll be dead in a second, it's like a taboo word for her.
"Why come through the window if we have a front door?"
Akabane replied angrily, and then sat down, tried to calm himself.
Tsunade smiled and said, "Did you not see me standing there?"
"Oh, then you are really amazing."
Akabane thought that normal person would visit their friend through the front door. Does she want to show off her climbing skill?
"Ahaha yeah, so impressive Tsunade-sama."
Akabane gave a sarcastic compliment, but she didn't seem to get it.
"Hey, don't you have any other things to do? I will play with you after you finish your comic!"
Tsunade patiently sat down with a big smile, glanced at the clones who devoted himself to drawing comics, then looked at the stack of comic pages beside her, and immediately laid down excitedly.
"One, two, three… Whoaa, you've finished a lot of pages."
She has completely fallen in love with comics, and now she counts comic pages, like the way she counts money.
"It looks like you worked so hard today, and now you do some of the work by yourself."
There are a lot of pages there, plus the completed ones from the morning before. The Naruto fourth chapter has been successfully drawn.
"Of course! I am a hardworking person."
Akabane said shamelessly.
But he forgot that he was sitting next to his clone. As he finished speaking, the clone sneered: "Look who's talking, this was drawn by your clones before, you're just being lazy."
"Hahaha, no wonder you could finish this many pages."
Tsunade held the pages and sat on the floor to read them. Even if it still has a lot of revision, she seems to enjoy reading it.
Akabane decided to ignore his clone and sat there and began coloring.
Tsunade sat aside, quiet and cute.
With a single stroke, it didn't take long for the general shape of the store to be outlined.
While thinking about the decoration style, Akabane asked casually, "You came here to show that you have completed your training?"
"Of course not, Am I that kind of person to you?"
Tsunade put down half of the pages and said, "I just went to uncle Hiruzen for a stroll. Guess what I saw?"
"Assignment list."
Akabane said lightly.
Although the Senju family has faded out from governing Konoha village, Tsunade was called "Princess" by all the Konoha villagers. It was because of the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, who was her grandfather, dotted her since she was very young. It is not surprising that she is allowed to accompany Hiruzen.
Tsunade was silent for a moment and then complained after a few seconds, "So boring. You guessed it all."
"You and Shimi look like an old man."
Akabane keeps coloring and answers at the same time.
"Well, I can't deny that, but you forgot to include Jiraiya!"
Speaking of Jiraiya, Tsunade complained again and turned a few pages of comics, suddenly reacted and said, "Every time you interrupted the topic, I just wanted to say, I saw your assignment. The list was up."
"Oh, is that so?"
"Your mentor is very strong, but he is someone the opposite of uncle Hiruzen. You should be mentally prepared."
Tsunade's tone was somewhat concerned.
Akabane paused his work. After watching her ponder for a while, he said
"Is it Danzo?"
Tsunade nodded.
Danzo has a different ideology from Uncle Hiruzen, but he is undoubtedly a strong ninja. Don't worry about that."
Tsunade thought Akabane was disappointed and afraid, so she offered comfort.
The main purpose of her coming here today was to talk about this, but she didn't know that Akabane wasn't really thinking about it.
However, as his mentor would be Danzo Shimura, he couldn't imagine how troublesome his future will be.
"Nah! Forget it; it's not like I could choose either."
Akabane sighed.
When Danzo Shimura was young, he was not as immoral as his old age. Now he at least is a decent person.
"It's good if you have prepared in your heart. Anyway, the teacher's assignment can't be changed."
Tsunade lay on the floor, treating it just like her home, completely disregarding her image.
Akabane concentrated on his drawing and didn't get bothered, but after about half a minute, someone suddenly opened his door.
"Akaba… Uh, this is…"
It was his mother. As soon as she was about to talk, she saw two Akabane who was drawing, and there was also a young girl lying while reading Akabane's comic excitedly.
Tsunade blushed, quickly sat upright, threw the sketch aside, and respectfully greeted "Hello Auntie, I am Akabane's classmate, Tsunade."
"Ooh Hello, Tsuna-chan. I'm sorry I didn't know that Akaba has a visitor."
".. By the way, when did you get in? I didn't see anyone knocking before."
"Ahaha… about that.." She laughs embarrassedly.
Keiko closed the door and left them alone. There was a burst of joy on her face.
"I never thought that my son was affiliated with someone like Tsunade-hime."
Akabane didn't know what his mother was thinking, but judging from her expression, he somehow felt embarrassed.
As for Tsunade, she awkwardly slumped on the floor.
"Regret coming through the window?"
Akabane couldn't hold his laugh to see someone like Tsunade acted so tomboyish.
"Aaargh.. It is about the time for me to go home, but next time when your comics are published, I will come to play with you again."
She might still have felt awkward after she met with Akabane's mother, so she put down the comics and quickly ran out downstairs.
Halfway through the downstairs, Tsunade came back and told him: "By the way, I'm going to visit grandma Mito soon, don't you want her to read your comics?"
"Great, I've got one finished!"
As soon as Tsunade heard Akabane's words, she was carefully searching for the comic.
"It was at my desk. That is all I can do in a short time. I can't say it's my best."
Akabane pointed out the location.
Tsunade saw the comic book with just a glance.
It looks very compact but fell in love at first sight with the cover
…
The cover is not made from hard paper, but it is framed delicately with colored drawings. It was The picture of Naruto Uzumaki running after vandalizing the Hokage statues with paints all over them.
"Ahhhh… such a lovely cover, is there any more?"
Tsunade held the book, excited and a bit upset.
"No, just this one."
Akabane directly counters the possibility of her acting like a crybaby to make her another copy.
"Is there only one?"
Tsunade carefully packed the comic, and then scanned Akabane's room with gleaming eyes.
Trying to find other things worth taking.
But only felt disappointed in the end that he doesn't have anything else worth her time.
"If you like my comic, come and buy it the next time when my comic store opens. I can save one copy for you before I run out of it."
"Really? Okay, don't lie to me, otherwise…"
Akabane immediately interrupts her.
"Don't worry, how dare I lie to you."
After all, Tsunade is his first fan, and she has never stopped chasing him since the beginning.
She smiled upon hearing this and went downstairs with joy. Akabane heard her greet his parents and said goodbye.
"That girl…is really easy to satisfy, and kinda cute."
Akabane sighed slightly, and when she grew up, she would not be the cute little girl anymore. After all, she would be one of three legendary ninjas.
But soon, he tried to get rid of such a thought. She will lose a lot of people that she loves along the way.
Seeing Tsunade left, Akabane was still distracted, and the clone couldn't help but said, "Everyone is gone, you should take it seriously? How long has it been for a drawing, hello!"
"What's the hurry? I have done it."
Akabane's thoughts were interrupted, and he had to concentrate on his drawing.
His first volume is almost done, but of course, he can't compare his knock-off comic to the real one. There are some mistakes here and there.
He glanced at it and nodded in satisfaction.
He felt exhausted and wanted to grab some drink, but as soon as he tried to get out of his room, her mother approached him casually.
Akabane asked, "What's the matter, mother?"
She said, "Ahh, nothing important since I just think that you will have a holiday from tomorrow, we have arranged your chakra training."
Genjutsu usage demands a lot of chakras, so training Chakra control is inevitable for him.
"Is it tree climbing and water-walk? I don't think this training is necessary."
Akabane said immediately.
These things must be clearly explained to them. Otherwise, they will have to randomly arrange his training.
"This training we requested for your foundation, the greater your talent, the better your foundations must be strengthened."
Kurama Keiko saw Akabane somewhat disapproving and insisted.
Knowing that nothing can be done by just talking, Akabane wondered for a moment and learned Tsunade to walk on the wall, and finally stood on the ceiling.
"If you still need me to learn how to water-walk to, I can now go to the bathroom to show it to you."
Akabane yawned and said.
Her mother was a little surprised, but also speechless.
She couldn't believe that her son has been developing this much in such a short time.
She thought that Akabane was only loafing around.
Remained speechless, she can only be assured by his talent.
Nothing more…
What a great boy, but there is still room for him to grow.
After her visit, Tsunade comes back home while bringing along Akabane's comic.
The Senju Clan is currently small. Throughout the years, most of the families in the Senju Clan have merged within Konoha's clan through marriage. Only the direct descendants of Hashirama Senju still use Senju's name, and the leader of the Senju Clan is the Jinchuriki, Mito Uzumaki.
In the afternoon, Uzumaki Mito's eyes narrowed slightly, and she was basking from the sun in her yard, but it didn't take long for her to hear a voice coming from outside.
"Grandma! Grandma!"
As the sound was heard, a figure rushed from the roof not long after and stood in
front of her.
"Tsunade, What's the matter?"
Seeing her cute granddaughter, Mito smiled.
The war has taken away many of her relatives. That makes Tsunade someone precious to her. Ever since her childhood Tsunade has been causing a lot of ruckuses, then she will visit her grandma to settle it for her. So, whenever she saw Tsunade come to visit, she immediately thought Tsunade was in trouble.
Tsunade explained while pouting, "No, no I'm fine, I just want to give you something."
"Oh, what is it?"
Mito sat up straight, showing a curious look on her face.
Seeing that she took Mito's attention, Tsunade excitedly took out the comic book and gave it to her grandmother.
Mito thought it was something else. She saw it was a book cover portraying a naughty little boy with whiskey on his cheeks, drawn with an unprecedented art style.
"What is this?" She was puzzled.
She took a look on the next page but saw that the page was full of drawings added with a bubble containing words. It feels easier to understand the content than any other book she ever read.
"This book, what is this? I've never seen such a book before."
"This is what we called comic grandma! Look at this person on the cover, his name is Naruto Uzumaki."
Tsunade pointed out the cover, looking excited.
"Naruto Uzumaki?"
Mito was confused for a moment, then continued to read the comic.
Nine-tailed demon fox? The fourth Hokage?
After reading it, she got even more confused.
"Is this what will happen at Konoha in the future? Who drew this?"
She is well aware that the nine-tailed beast must be referring to the nine-tailed demon fox within her body!
"It was one of my classmates, Akabane Kurama."
Tsunade said.
"The Kurama Clan? Was he that first awakened Kekkei Genkai that everyone talked about?"
Mito asked since it sounded familiar.
"That's right! His Genjutsu can be annoying sometimes, but he is a good person."
Tsunade said honestly, As she was the victim of his Genjutsu.
"Hahaha.. so my beloved granddaughter has finally acknowledged someone her equal."
Mito tried to tease Tsunade.
Mito thought that all of this story came from a child's fiction since the history of Konoha village was easy to find.
With Naruto Uzumaki as the main character who holds the chakra of the nine-tailed demon fox, this story…I'm afraid it has something to do with the status of Jinchuriki.
Thinking of this, she continued to read. And she couldn't help but smile.
The first few pages were talking about how naughty Naruto was as a child. He painted the Hokage statues and tried to anger the whole village.
But because of this, Mito was more and more into the story.
Pages by pages, she enjoyed how the story was written. She even gives a little laugh at the part that Naruto uses his sexy jutsu to Iruka until he gets a nosebleed.
The next pages tell how Naruto failed his third exam while seeing everyone else passed it and celebrating with their parents. Naruto was the only one sitting outside, and she felt sorrow for the child.
She paused on this page for a moment. However, he is carrying the name of Uzumaki, as they have always had a good reputation in Konoha.
Why would Naruto be treated like this?
Mito only could feel upset about her grandson's wrong treatment.
But then tried to remain calm.
This is just a story. How could she think of it as her real family?
However, the more she read the first chapter, Her anger gradually intensified. Seeing Mizuki tell the truth behind his misfortune that he is indeed a Jinchuriki and let him know why everyone blamed the catastrophe that happened on Naruto, she almost spilled a trace of her Chakra from anger.
But she can't deny that the story was fascinating, and even a person like her who has experienced many vicissitudes of life was moved.
Uzumaki Mito sighed slightly after reading half the chapter, she stopped.
"Huh? Grandma, what's wrong?"
Tsunade asked plainly.
"I'm a little tired after reading this. Can you let me meet with the author of this book? I want to see the kid in person."
Mito said.
Tsunade hesitated for a moment, then said, "This…well, but it's already late today, I will invite him over tomorrow."
Mito nodded, took the comic, and walked inside the house.
She said, "Let me hold the book first. I'll read it again later."
"Ok… grandma."
Tsunade was a little lost. She wanted to ask a lot of details in the comic and might have a chance to get the comic herself, but she never thought that Mito was so distressed after reading it.
"But why did grandma need to meet with Akabane?"
She was puzzled for a while and then stopped thinking about it.
…
After showing his capability, his mother immediately went to find the patriarch to discuss his training more.
The mother's matter is just a small episode. Akabane didn't take it to heart afterward, the manga storeroom is his first task now.
Soon he will have to pass the test from Danzo. It might not be the same bell test that Kakashi gives to team seven thus, he needs to be prepared.
To secure his position, Akabane must at least be on Danzo's good side.
His other task is to finish his comic store drawing, then start to renovate it.
At this time, Konoha hasn't successfully adapted the wood release from Hashirama Senju as the latest user. so renovating his comic store would take at least three or four days.
This is still relatively fast, it may take a month or two for an ordinary person, but even after his store is done, Akabane has a bigger task.
How can he promote his comic store to the whole village?
"This has been a long day for me, and I am exhausted."
Lying on the bed, Akabane's thoughts spread, and remember the comic book that he had given to Tsunade earlier.
It would be about time that she should've given the comic to Uzumaki Mito.
I wonder how many points that he obtained.
"[System!]"
[Points = 60]
"Holy crap!"
Akabane was shocked.
"How many times has Mito Uzumaki read my comic? This point is just too much from a single person!"
But he was guessing that since Mito Uzumaki is a Jinchuriki, it might be the reason for all these points.
Almost reaching his limit, the shadow clones disappeared instantly.
The exhaustion of using the Shadow Clone Jutsu over and over again made his head hurt.
"How strong was Naruto? He is continuously practicing with three shadow clones at the same time. If it was me, I would be hospitalized immediately."
Akabane felt more depressed knowing that he can only summon two clones for a short period.
Trying to let go of his jealousy against Naruto, he turned his attention to his points again.
"60 points huh.."
"Maybe Mito Uzumaki hasn't finished reading it."
Akabane comforted himself.
He woke up and cleaned up his work.
Even if he can't maintain both of his clones for a long time, they have finished the fifth chapter in only a few hours.
"Well done!"
This means that he can prepare his first volume to be released.
Another thing Akabane noticed was that there was a few more ninjutsu in his exchange list.
[Camouflage Jutsu: Basic ninjutsu, 5 points required]
[Substitution Jutsu: D-level ninjutsu, 5 points required]
[Leaf Village Secret Finger Jutsu: One Thousand Years of Death, 0 points required]
"No… No points required?"
Akabane was speechless.
"Isn't One Thousand Year of Death just poking someone's butt hole with tiger seal pose? No wonder you don't need points…"
Although he still seems confused, looking at the number 0 on the price made him want to redeem it.
"It's free.."
"…Let's exchange it. I do have a feeling it would be useful in the future."
Akabane shamelessly convinced himself, so he chose to exchange it anyway.
Ding!
[0 Point reduction]
[Exchange successful!]
[Leaf Village Secret Finger Jutsu: One Thousand Years of Death has been learned]
The system notifies his exchange.
The next seconds after learning it, Akabane immediately regretted his choice.
"Fu- ha..ha.. how on earth would I consider this ninjutsu useful.."
Information of how to use the said jutsu entered the mind that made him want to puke from how disturbing the use of the said Jutsu.
The system indicated how to use it and also mentioned the damage that it's done and also how it felt when the seal entered inside the anus of the opponent.
"What the hell?! Why do I need this kind of information?"
Akabane regretted it and quickly exchanged the other two ninjutsu to cleanse the memory of the 0 points jutsu.
And learning the two jutsu he also realized how useful the jutsu is even though they only need little points after the memory of how to use them emerge in his mind.
Camouflage Jutsu can be used alongside shadow clones to maximize its potential.
Substitution Jutsu, if used properly, can defend and counter-attack within short notices.
Akabane thought that although there might be better ninjutsu to offer, he felt satisfied enough with them.
This Jutsu that he just learned contains many practical usages if one masters it.
"I just don't know if Mito Uzumaki has finished or not… this troubled me."
He wants to ask Tsunade as soon as possible how far Mito has read the comics for the same as his points, but alas it's already dark outside.
…
The following morning.
Akabane almost couldn't sleep last night.
"Huh, Akabane, you got up so early today?"
"Is there something that happened?"
His parents were shocked.
This is the first time Akabane got up so early!
Akabane coughed awkwardly and said, "I have to go somewhere today."
"Eat your breakfast before going out…"
His father was just about to ask the detail, but Akabane had already left.
Akabane wants to understand how his system pointing works.
Akabane went straight to the Senju's household.
…
Their house is not as big as people might think. Only Mito and a few family members are staying here.
Before he entered the said compound, Akabane heard the sound of many people exercising and saw several figures training in the front yard, and one of them was Tsunade.
At this time, she was wearing a silk white martial arts uniform, with her long blonde hair fluttering, she looked heroic.
Seeing this, Akabane couldn't help but sighed, "I should be ashamed of myself, even if they the Senju Clan, they still have to work very hard."
He was very fortunate that he had a system, and he was from the Kurama Clan. Otherwise, he would get up early every morning for training, it could drive him insane with his lazy nature.
In the Kurama Clan, Akabane, who used to has the weakest physique, can already beat his peers, and who would dare to force Akabane to get up and train every day?
Not long after, Tsunade took noticed of Akabane.
She paused her training and quickly ran towards Akabane, with a bit of joy on her face.
"This is the first time you get up so early, right?"
Tsunade was a little happy. After looking around, she asked in a hushed voice "Why do you come here in the morning, what's the matter?"
"Um…I want to ask, has your grandma finished reading my comic book?"
Akabane directly asks his objective.
Tsunade couldn't hide her upset expression, then took a deep breath to ease her emotions.
Then she said, "No. Yesterday she said that she was tired after reading a few pages, and she also said that she would like to meet you in person. I was going to meet you again this afternoon if you didn't show up here."
"Ooh is that so.."
Akabane breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this and felt confident that all the 60 points belonged to Uzumaki Mito.
"that's it?"
"Yes, after all, I do admire your grandma."
"Well, then, please wait a little longer. I'll finish my training soon."
Still felt dissatisfaction, Tsunade said with a curled lips, "I thought you come for another reason.."
She could be unpredictable all the time, and sometimes she is aggressive, but sometimes…
".. Was she angry with me?" Akabane wondered.
When he wants to ask more, Tsunade had already returned to continue training.
He didn't catch up fast enough but was slightly startled and lost in thought.
"..Forget it."
After thinking about it for a few seconds, Akabane shook his head slightly.
The ancestors said it well, a woman's heart is a deep ocean of secrets.
After completing her training, Tsunade comes back to where Akabane's waiting for her.
"Grandma is having breakfast right now. I will take you to a stroll around our house while waiting for her." She said it while holding a half-eaten riceball.
Akabane was confused and muttered, "Actually…I can just wait from he—"
But obvious, Tsunade didn't listen and straight grab his hand to stroll around her house.
But either way, Akabane can only keep up.
Both of them walked along the path side by side.
"Our clan's house is huge. I hope you don't feel overwhelmed."
Tsunade said with a smile.
"I–"
Although Akabane wants to say no, she just cut him off from his reply and started to explain about her clan's history and so on.
"Well, as you see earlier, we didn't have a lot of members in the clan. Our goal now is to maintain Konoha's concord while live side by side."
"…"
Akabane decided to remain silent and listen to her chit-chat.
"The biggest one over there is my grandma's yard. I usually live there, but in fact, I have my own space, look this one.."
Tsunade pointed out for him one by one, basically explaining everything that they've passed.
However, Akabane noticed although the Senju Clan is small, the house was put hidden behind, and the Uzumaki clan's symbols were often seen in some inconspicuous places.
Akabane was secretly thinking.
Compared to the Kurama Clan, Senju's physical prowess might be comparable to a beast, and although Kurama Clan is big, comparing it to the declining Senju Clan they won't still stand a chance.
Kurama Clan only have their Kekkei Genkai as an inheritance but not all members can awaken it unlike Senju who have a different kind of sealing jutsu that any family members can use and adding their monster-like physic, Kurama Clan was just like an infant that just learned how to move while the Senju Clan Already know how to run.
"Nothing is interesting here to look. We can only just stroll around while we are waiting for my grandma."
In a few words, Tsunade has already said about the current situation of the Senju clan.
Akabane was slightly overjoyed upon hearing this, and said, "Well then, Let's find a place to take a re–."
"Nope! We can rest later. You need to strengthen those weak muscles of yours."
Tsunade pouted and refused his suggestion without fully hearing it since she knows that he just want to idle while waiting.
"Ah… I can do nothing, can't I?"
Akabane has just accepted his fate since he is the visitor here.
The two were wandering around for half an hour.
"Tsunade-sama, Uzumaki-sama is ready to welcome her visitor." Said a member of the clan.
…
In the yard.
Akabane beholds an elegant figure sitting on a chair. She is slowly reading a small colored comic book on her delicate white hand.
Uzumaki Mito was known to possess a unique chakra. This gives her the power to seal the Nine-tailed Fox within her, thus granted her the name "Jinchuriki," which means "The Power of Human Sacrifice." At this time, she just looks like an ordinary beautiful young woman in her thirties.
"Ah! You must be Tsunade's friend, Akabane. Please have a seat."
Uzumaki Mito arranged two chairs earlier, one near her and the other one was on her front a few distances from her.
Akabane respectfully sat on the chair opposite from her. Tsunade was about to walk over to sit on another chair, but Mito looked up and said, "My child, why are you sitting there? Come and sit next to me."
"Umm, I'm sorry.."
Akabane felt a little bad.
Mito smiled gently at him and then said to Tsunade, "I want to know more about Akabane, Tsunade, please change with him."
Tsunade was stunned for a moment, and her expression was a bit upset, she didn't expect the outcome at all.
"Is she jealous?"
Akabane sighed inwardly.
Since Mito is the first Jinchuriki and the heir of the Uzumaki Clan, Sitting next to someone that extraordinary makes him nervous and worry.
Therefore, after changing seats, both of them showed a confused expression.
"My child, is the book that you wrote about the future?"
Uzumaki Mito asked while reading.
"No, it's just my fantasy story."
Akabane has said this many times, and now he has reached the point where he even believes it himself. So it's hard to tell even from her caliber that he was lying about his answer.
"I don't know how long it's been but I've never seen a story this engaging. I thought about it last night. A lot of things from your story make me feel something familiar."
"That's why I asked Tsunade to invite you here."
Uzumaki Mito smiled gently at Akabane, "For example, in the first chapter, your description of the Nine-tailed Fox…"
Akabane suddenly feels waves of chakra fluctuate from Mito.
The feeling is unspeakable.
But before long, she stroked her belly, and the fluctuation disappeared.
"That must be Kyuubi.." Akabane secretly thought.
Akabane was sure that the fluctuations he felt earlier were from Kyuubi.
"From what I've searched and added, Jinchuriki is someone who sealed the Tailed Beasts."
Akabane took the initiative to answer before Mito inquired about it.
"Hahaha, I'll just say… your story is very interesting and very well drawn, but the real Kyuubi is a lot more gentler than what you depicted ."
Mito said.
Afterward, she pointed to the Hokage's Mountain that looks vaguely in the distance and asked, "Is the fourth Hokage the same as what you imagined?"
"Yes, Mito-sama, but I was taking the appearance from someone at my class as a reference."
"I see, hmm? Shinnosuke Sarutobi had a son named Konohamaru?"
"…"
Akabane was a little nervous at first, thinking that Uzumaki Mito was testing the authenticity of the characters within his comic. But after a few questions and answers about how the story progressed, his worry disappeared like smoke.
"Isn't this just a fan seeking spoilers?"
Tsunade felt jealousy at first, but later she listened carefully to Akabane's spoilers, looking curious and excited.
"By the way, will Naruto become Hokage? Or…"
Uzumaki Mito didn't say the second half, but he didn't need to guess the meaning behind her question.
After thinking about it for a moment, Akabane thought of answering honestly, so he coughs lightly, and said: "Mito-sama, this involves the subsequent plot, I can't give you the answer just like ."
Uzumaki Mito was taken aback by his reply, she pondered for a moment and nodded her head, understanding what he meant and said while glancing
at Tsunade.
"It's okay; you can just tell me alone."
Tsunade immediately became anxious when she heard that and said in a very direct tone, "Grandma, I want to know it too!"
"Mito-sama, if I tell you the story now, it would be less interesting."
Akabane doesn't want to be the spoiler to the story. This must be done as he wants to be a famous cartoonist even if the one who asked it is none other than Mito Uzumaki herself.
Akabane's stand was firm and unwavering.
Mito sighed with regret and did not press any further questions.
In the small courtyard, Mito continued to read the comic all over again. At this time, Akabane noticed that she hadn't finished the first volume yet.
"In other words, 60 points before were only from a few pages!"
[Points: 88]
What!
Akabane moved for a moment, as he finally understands how his system works.
Kyuubi's chakra was always surging while Mito was reading his comic, which only means that Kyuubi also read it too.
That's twofold points from one of the strongest chakra users in the village!
After that, Akabane paid more attention to Mito. This is undoubtedly his best customer…
"Hahaha, Konohamaru is so funny."
Mito Uzumaki couldn't help but laugh a few times while reading the second chapter.
"Naughty boy, Where did you learn Sexy Jutsu! A young boy like you shouldn't know such a thing!"
"Cough..."
Akabane was caught red-handed. But, Sexy Jutsu plays an important role in Naruto, right? He can't just skip it.
There is no choice but to bravely put in on the story.
After reading the second chapters of the story, Mito Uzumaki suddenly stopped reading and closed the comics that baffled Akabane who was watching her.
"Grandma, what's the matter?
Akabane asked curiously.
"Oh, since you don't want to spoil the plot, If I read it all at once, there is nothing for me to read tomorrow."
Mito Uzumaki put away the comic and put it in her clothes gently like she was holding something precious.
For someone like her who has been through a lot of hard times and couldn't go far from her backyard, Akabane's comic is the only thing that accompanied her to get rid of her boredom.
This precious treatment from her almost makes Akabane move to tears.
Even if he isn't the original author of Naruto, all his effort recreating it seems to be paid. Akabane thinks that he might get a good rest tonight.
Tsunade saw this with the same mixed mood.
Seeing how her grandmother cherish a child's comic book, she was at lost
And jealous how Akabane wouldn't give her another copy.
"Grandma Mito, don't worry. My comics store will soon open. Then I will send you another copy plus a special hand-drawn poster of Naruto."
The gift of a copy and poster was a token of gratitude. But at the same time, it's also a form of advertisement for his comic store.
Mito Uzumaki is the most famous person in Konoha. If she becomes a fan, she might carry other significant figures to recommend his comic.
But when he finished speaking, Tsunade, who was also listening, asked him with a menacing expression on her face with a smile on her lips, "You'll make another poster for me, right? Right??"
"Umm.. yes, of course, how could I forget you.. haha…"
Akabane didn't dare to reject her. Otherwise, he might not be able to leave safely.
"Of course you are!"
Tsunade nodded in satisfaction.
"Well, thank you, I appreciate it."
Uzumaki Mito is also very satisfied. Then she offers him some help.
"Our clan has acquaintances that work on printings. If you ever need help, feel free to ask."
"Whoa thank you, grandma! Since I've finished the first volume, I require mass printing for my grand launch."
Akabane gladly agreed. It is the right call to come here early!
The Senju Clan no longer interferes in Konoha's internal affairs, but their reputation in Konoha is unparalleled. IF he can secure relations with the Senju Clan, opening the comic store is a piece of cake.
Mito nodded, with a faint smile on her beautiful face, then gave him a token saying: "This token represents my identity. You can use this token to ask for help in the industry under the Senju Clan. They will help you."
"Thank you, grandma Mito!"
Akabane smiled very sweetly, almost wanting to hug her.
Mito gives some advice while patting Akabane's head.
"Okay, but don't forget that you are still a kid, don't overwork yourself. You have a fragile physique, don't you? This is a holiday. After all, enjoy it while you can."
Looking at her face, Akabane felt that these words came from her experiences.
What Uzumaki Mito said to Akabane was right. He took it differently since Mito is a Jinchuriki, she must have trained her body to control Kyuubi's chakra, then he needs to do the same thing.
"I think there is nothing more to discuss grandma, please take a rest now. I'll accompany Akabane to play outside."
Tsunade motioned Akabane to get up.
"Grandma Mito, I'll see you later."
Akabane held the token in his hand, bowed to Mito, then left her the courtyard.
"Well, what polite little ones."
Mito delightfully narrowed her eyes and smiled.
The two of them left the Senju Clan and returned to the town.
When they got to the street, Tsunade looked around suspiciously, and suddenly walked to an alley.
Akabane wants to straight back home, but as Tsunade walked, he felt something was wrong.
These sides of the street…
Sure enough, it didn't take long for a store to appear in front of them
"Gambling Den."
"Tsunade, we are not supposed to be here."
Akabane immediately stopped her.
"Hehehe, I want to test my luck."
Tsunade took out the money from her wallet and smiled triumphantly.
"You want to waste your money on gambling?"
Akabane's face became more annoyed. Tsunade's habit of gambling will put the Senju Clan in a tough economic position.
Needless to say, the money must have been scammed from the comics sent by Akabane.
"No, I can win this."
Tsunade is full of confidence, "I have mastered the gambling skill."
After that, she cast hand seals and instantly changed into the appearance of a young lady, ready to swagger into the casino.
Akabane was speechless.
How could a little girl like her love gambling?
That's right. This trait was inherited from her grandfather, Hashirama Senju himself!
Akabane felt helpless, thought for a moment, and threatened her, "If you go inside, I won't give you my poster, and also the comic!"
"What?! That's not fair!"
Tsunade's small face was full of anger.
"She really loves you as her granddaughter, but you gamble like this behind her. I'll snitch you to Grandma Mito!"
Akabane put some sense into Tsunade.
"No, no, that's not what I want to do.."
Tsunade hurriedly denied it, but it was the turmoil on her face that confirmed Akabane's guess.
She is afraid of nothing other than her Grandma Mito.
"how about it? You still want to go inside??"
"Okay, I give up…"
Tsunade took a step back and looked back, her passion still boiled inside, but after Akabane took a few steps, she suddenly paused, followed by a swift cast of hand seals to create a clone, and quickly rushed into the gambling house.
With the same reflex, Akabane managed to catch Tsunade with the Substitution Jutsu.
"What!? But how are you so fast?"
Tsunade was surprised and a little upset.
She thought as long as Akabane finds out later, she will be able to take a gamble off the table, and even if she is caught by then, she will be satisfied.
Which is like now when she is one step inside the casino.
First, your reaction time is too slow, and second, I already knew you wouldn't listen to me. And It's easy to see your flaws."
Akabane grabbed her hand and left without saying a word.
"Noo… just one time!"
Tsunade arched and pleaded for his mercy, but her cat face won't work on him. He has built a wall of resistance already on her cute appearance.
The problem is, she was too strong, and Akabane couldn't move her an inch which made him embarrassed.
"Fine! Just get inside and gamble, but don't hope about getting your comic anytime soon."
Akabane let go of her hand, turned his head, and left her on the front door alone.
Tsunade almost cried hearing his reply, her heart is confused to decide between losing her chance to gamble or losing her chance to get a comic. It's a tough choice for a child like her!
She struggled on choosing between the two, she was just a child so her choice will obviously be influenced by someone.
Looking at the disappointed back of Akabane, Tsunade eventually got her choice and followed Akabane.
Akabane walked a few steps and felt relieved after hearing Tsunade's footsteps approaching him. As expected from his first fan!
Akabane just wants her to change her bad habit. Gambling wouldn't lead her anywhere.
"I promise you that I won't gamble from now on, now you're obligated to give me a reward!"
Tsunade said it while sobbing from her loss.
"Haha, aren't you shameless.."
Akabane sighed lightly.
"Humph! I'm not like Jiraiya."
Tsunade pouted.
After the quarrel, they arrived at his house.
From a distance, Jiraiya saw them and looked puzzled.
"what are they doing together? Come to think of it. I've always seen them together since the academy." Jiraiya secretly thought.
"Why would Akabane be that close to someone that brute? Is he charmed by her!?"
"Damn!! I'm jelly!"
Jiraiya thought of Tsunade as a cute angel even though she punched him a lot.
So basically, he is jealous of their relationship.
"In terms of handsomeness, talent, and ability, I am no worse than Akabane… Well, it must be because Akabane can draw comics! to change Tsunade's impression of me, I also want to learn how to draw comics!"
Jiraiya suddenly became passionate after he thought about it.
Akabane, who just had a long morning, didn't notice Jiraiya. He was so busy now dealing with Tsunade.
"Tsunade, can you take me to your clan's printing factory?"
"Of course! but you have to lend me the original poster…"
Tsunade was pointing at Akabane's posters looking sharply.
"No, I can't do it, I still need it."
Akabane refused without hesitation.
"No! They are mine!"
"Since when!?"
And they continued the quarrel.
After a while, Akabane became tired of her.
Tsunade was born with an enormous pool of stamina. She could babble all day.
Akabane finally gave up and tried to negotiate, "Well, you can choose three of these posters, but that's all!"
"Five posters!?"
"Two!" Akabane made a counter-attack.
"Fine, fine, I'll take three."
Tsunade mutters, and chooses her reward, while she leads their way to the printing factory.
Akabane sighed lightly, not because he was stingy, but he wants his posters to be the impressive prize for his store's grand opening. He would need to draw three posters again to fill up the quota.
Aince he doesn't want to waste too much energy.
They've been walking for some time, and Akabane suddenly reacted, "I haven't asked grandma Mito for how far the printing factory is?"
"Ehh, Tsunade, are we close yet?"
Akabane caught up and asked.
"Yeah yeah, just a little further."
Tsunade said nonchalantly.
At first, Akabane believed her words, but later, he regretted believing Tsunade's nonsense.
They've far away from the village and finally reached the factory in a small village under the mountain.
"hah.. hah… You called this "a little further"!?"
Akabane tried to catch his breath. This was the first time he traveled such a long distance!
"Yes, I used to jog farther than this every morning."
Tsunade said with an innocent look.
"Ahh, don't talk anymore.."
As someone who has a weak physique, he was speechless and felt scammed.
"But I thought that you couldn't walk this far, so always coming late to class because of your physique is just an excuse?! Aren't you the same as Jiraiya, huh?!"
Tsunade catches him red-handed.
Akabane was stunned for a while, not knowing how to reply.
Seeing his expression, Tsunade feels more satisfied. "Hmmm? What's your excuse now??"
"No, It's just… I just want to… don't compare me to Jiraiya.."
Akabane sighed as he couldn't explain his laziness.
They like to compare each other's bad habits and correlate him to Jiraiya.
"Jiraiya is the lazy one, not me!"
After sighing slightly, he shook his head and found that Tsunade left him a few steps away.
"Ey! Wait for me!" Akabane runs immediately.
After catching up with Tsunade, Akabane slowed his pace and observed the surroundings.
It is very quiet here, and a small factory can be seen under the mountain not far away.
"This factory doesn't belong to our clan. But we have a good relationship with each other. As long as you show the token, they will gladly help.
Tsunade pointed at the factory and said,
"You might want to deepen your relationship with them for your mutual benefit."
Akabane speeds up and heads to the factory.
Tsunade, follow him slowly since her responsibility was to lead him here, and there is nothing to do with her.
Entering the factory, Akabane found that this was not just a printing factory.
While holding Mito's token, he immediately saw a lot of kunai, shuriken, and many other weapons were being made..
Therefore, this factory seems to not only be responsible for printing but also to produce weaponry.
"This is not only a printing factory, this is an arsenal! would they accept to print my comics?"
Akabane looks back at Tsunade, and felt a bit overwhelmed.
"What's the problem? it's okay, you don't' have to worry about your comic content leaking."
Tsunade took it normally but instead thought Akabane acting strangely.
Akabane was startled for a moment, then nodded and said, "No, I was wrong. This factory is the best!"
Yes, who would dare to steal comics in such a factory?
Then he glanced at the token in the palm of his hand and thought inside.
Mito Uzumaki recommended him to come here for a reason, right?
"Ah, let's just do it."
Akabane shook his head, no longer thinking about meaningless things. He only needs to know how he is going to talk to the owner.
Clank! Clank!
Akabane could hear the echo of forging iron from the factory.
Not long after, a man hurriedly over. It looks like he is the man in charge here. He notices Tsunade, then suddenly put a guard.
By the look of it, Tsunade has a great reputation here, and it's probably negative.
Akabane took the initiative, he handing him the token while saying, "Excuse me sir, my name is Kurama Akabane. I have some business here."
"The Kurama Clan?"
He thought, what a little kid from Kurama Clan was doing here? Then he reached out his hand to take the token from Akabane and closely examine it.
After a while, he introduced himself, "Well kid. My name is Izumi Yamano. I am the director here."
"Yamano-san, I came here to ask for your help to mass print my comics."
Akabane took out his comic book and handed it to Yamano Izumi.
"Are you the one who made this?"
Yamano was even more suspicious, then took a look at the comic book.
Different from the rough hand-painted version before, this fix version has more delicate touched here and there, which can be said to be Akabane's best works.
At first glance, he surprisingly in awe of the work.
"What were you called it again? A comic book?"
He found it incredible than different from any other book. It has drawn pages with a bubble text narrating the story from the character's perspective.
"Hey, Uncle Yamano, you heard right, this is called comic."
Tsunade reached out and clarified.
"Comic?"
Yamano turned the first page to looked at the next one.
Time has passed for a few minutes. He didn't realize he read it too long.
Then he closed the comic book with excitement and regret.
Yamano Izumi is just an ordinary blacksmith who is proficient in iron forging. But after reading Akabane's comic, he suddenly remembers his childhood dream to become a Hokage.
"Ah, I remember when I was a kid like you, I used to play-acting like a ninja, such a nostalgic."
"It's a shame that I can't qualify to become one."
Yamano looked upset and sighed.
Akabane smiled lightly and secretly called up the system interface.
"System!"
[Point increase by 1]
"It's up by 1 point!"
"In other words, even ordinary people will give points from reading it."
Akabane thought excitedly.
Although Yamano gave 1 point even after reading a few pages, the point is still a point! Imagine if a hundred peoples read it at once.
"Such a shame… Uh, umm sorry. So, Kurama-san, is this the comic you want to print?"
Yamano asked Akabane could saw his eyes teary.
"Yes, but not just this one, I'll publish my volume from time to time, so I would like to make a cooperative agreement with you Yamano-san."
Akabane said seriously.
He knows that it must be weird such a request was made from a mere child, and it is true that he has nothing to offer as an assurance. He can only try to convince Yamano with his works.
If Yamano hadn't read the comic before, maybe he would sneer, but now he has to think deeply about the agreement that Akabane mentioned.
"What benefits from a comic could bring me?"
Yamano was very clear that the market for selling comics is narrow, and the benefits are slim, but after reading the comic, he feels that he just read a masterpiece and can imagine what everyone is going to do just to get a copy.
"This book could be a breakthrough!"
Without another thought, he immediately asked, "I'm interested! How do you want to arrange our agreement?"
"I know that the factory is not owned by Yamano-san alone, so I offer two options here. One is that I'll pay a fixed amount, or second, I'll pay you 10% of the comics income every month.
Akabane gave a moment for Yamano to the thought of it.
"Humm interesting… I need to discuss it with others."
Yamano hesitated. This kind of negotiation is beyond his knowledge, and it would be a good idea to discuss it with the other first.
"I understand very well, and please take your time Yamano-san, if you want, I can lend you this copy for the other to read it, but please take good care of it."
Akabane smiled kindly.
Yamano nodded and put took the comic book.
This matter is about printing a book, so he most likely will be asked the opinion from someone in charge of the printing division.
Tsunade has been listened from the start and didn't say a word.
She might felt a bit awe on how Akabane managed to handle a business matter with an older person smoothly.
After Yamano left, she asked, "Why don't you just straightly decided the remuneration?"
"Of course, the fixed amount will make me take advantage of it, but I don't know how popular my comic store might become? After all, I'm just a kid who wants to open a comic store."
Akabane explained humbly.
He didn't finish, but he believed Tsunade could understand the meaning of it.
Sure enough, Tsunade pondered for a few moments, and then quickly said, "I understand, but I never knew that you're this well prepared."
Akabane wants to finish his negotiation right here right now, so he planned out two options at the beginning, let these people understand his value, otherwise, his comic would be underestimated.
Now that these are all laid out, even if he gets into trouble with the printing, it's their representative that comes to him in person, not a group of angry workers.
After a while, Yamano came back, brought someone with him, who seemed to be the person in charge and workers from the printing division.
"Yamano-san is there a problem?"
Akabane was shocked a little. He didn't expect than he would deal with this many people.
Yamano looked behind him with some embarrassment. and said, "This man is Noda Ichiro, he is the chief from the printing division, and these men are his worker."
"Hello Kurama-san, I am very grateful for giving us this opportunity. But unfortunately, we couldn't agree with your options, can we negotiate it again?"
Noda Ichiro was a little bit cautious about his gains and losses.
He has read the comics and knows the value better, otherwise, he won't be so excited, and the workers behind him should also understand.
"Of course, let's make another negotiation, for there will be less trouble in the future."
Akabane said inwardly.
…
After negotiating a while, they both agreed to the same terms.
6For there will be a stable salary and loyalty on every month from the selling income.
"With this way, we agreed that I could pay you the salary and share some of my profit. The specific numbers can be discussed in detail later." Akabane explained the terms.
"Great, thank you for your generosity."
Noda Ichiro kept bowing. He looked very excited.
At the same time, the worker was suddenly noisy.
"Great, we have a business!"
"I can finally buy my kids new clothes."
"I can't thank you enough, Kurama-san! Thank you!"
Although Akabane was still young, He just got the respect from the worker and Noda Ichiro himself.
The respect is mutual. He felt much better, knowing that his deal would help other people that he never think of. Akabane was satisfied, but also a little surprised.
From their reaction, it seems that the printing division was desperate for the time being. This agreement could help them more than Akabane thought. It's a win-win solution after all.
There are a lot of things to do!
Tsunade was silent and looked a bit upset.
Akabane took notice of it. It just felt weird how she became silent all of a sudden. Akabane couldn't hold it anymore and glanced back at her and asked.
"What happened to my sassy friend?"
"Uhh, annoying."
Tsunade came back to her normal self, then sighed softly.
The way Akabane handled things from the factory before was just like how her grandpa and father acted.
She was bothered by some thought and suddenly asked, "Akaba, have you ever dream of becoming a Hokage one day?"
"Hokage? I've never thought about that, but I know that becoming Hokage is a tiring task, especially for someone weak like me. All I want is a peaceful life while I run my comic store."
The way Akabane explained his dream was not a child that could be understood, especially Tsuna. With how chaotic the world currently is, he didn't know if his dream would be fulfilled.
"Hahaha, you sounded just like an old man, but I can imagine such a dream coming from you."
The tender and cheerful laughter resounded through the woods.
Akabane felt a bit embarrassed.
At this time, Tsunade's younger brother had not been born yet, and she hasn't known the tragedy that she has to suffer from. But Akabane knew it well. He could only enjoy her laugh for now.
Akabane slightly smiled a little.
"When we go back, where should we go next?"
Tsunade regains her good mood, she immediately becomes chatty again.
"This is enough for me today, this past two days, I haven't taken a good rest, and I still need to re-draw other posters that you just took from me before.."
Akabane refused with a hint of annoyance.
When they left, the factory had started printing his comics. Once he came back home, he could finish his decoration sketch and headed straight to the preparation.
"What, Akabane became a hard-worker.''
She said that with a teasing tone.
"…yeah, whatever."
Akabane sighed helplessly.
His comic store needs to sell not only the comic book but also various posters and merchandise, so he must work harder than before.
He was lucky enough to be reborn again in Naruto's world. This one-time opportunity must not be wasted.
"Well, I can see you're tired. We should go back to your home now and let your clone help you work."
"Uhh yeah.. you're rig—wait, we?"
Tsunade tried to smile as cute as possible while looking at Akabane's annoyed expression.
Akabane took a deep breath and said, "Huuh… Okay, your majesty, we'll do it your way."
Akabane has grown an immunity from Tsunade's presence, after all, he didn't intend to be lazy anyway because there are a lot of things to do.
Both of them walked slowly towards his house.
…
As soon as they went back, Akabane immediately took his tools and left again in a hurry.
They planned to work in the woods near his house. If it wasn't for Tsunade, he wouldn't go to the woods at all. The reason was that Tsunade still felt embarrassed from her last night's visit.
It took a few minutes to arrive at the place from his house, although not physically he was already exhausted from walking back and forth from different places.
Of course he want to complain but he knows it's impossible with Tsuna on his side who will beat him to pulp if he utter a word.
…
After they arrived, Akabane created a clone, then both of them started working together.
He drew large posters, but not all the paintings are from Naruto. Akabane also drew posters from other comics, such as One Piece, Bleach, and any other that he could remember.
Tsunade was supervising him at first but noticed that he was really into his drawing, so she decided to practice on a grassland a bit further from him.
Akabane spent the whole morning drawing.
However, his big posters took him a long time to finish. By the time his mother came to deliver his lunch, Akabane only managed to complete two posters.
As for Tsunade, she hasn't come back until noon.
During the afternoon, both of them are still busy with their things.
Until the evening, he took notice of a familiar figure.
On the roadside chair, there was Jiraiya deeply thinking about something. It must be something important because he looked somewhat depressed.
"Oy! Jiraiya-kun! What are you doing there alone?"
Akabane asked curiously.
Hearing his friendly voice, Jiraiya immediately stood up and said, "Akaba-kun! you finally come back!"
Then he ran towards Akabane excitedly.
"You've been waiting for me?"
Akabane put his pen down and stopped drawing. Then he looked at Jiraiya suspiciously.
Later, he found that Jiraiya was holding two pieces of crumpled paper in his hands.
"I… I tried to draw some pages but only managed to finish two. Do you mind taking a look?"
Jiraiya showed Akabane his drawing looking timidly.
"Your drawing?"
Akabane was shocked for a while then replied.
"It seems that you want to follow my path to become a cartoonist?"
Jiraiya would be a great author in the future, but to make good comics needs more than a good story.
Akabane took a look, and suddenly felt and suddenly felt shocked
He breathed deeply, then slowly continued to read it.
"What do you think of it?"
Jiraiya curiously asked.
"Jiraiya, have you shown this to Tsunade?"
Jiraiya confidently said.
"Yep.."
Speaking of Tsunade, Jiraiya could not help but sigh.
"She hit you, didn't she?"
"..yep."
"Jiraiya, the story that you told in these pages was indeed good, even I want to know what happens next. But your drawing is the problem…"
Akabane carefully chooses his words because he didn't know how to put them.
To put it short, how Jiraiya made a story from only two pages is astounding. The problem is how he drew it. There are messy lines everywhere and hard to see as a comic.
Well, his drawing skills are normal at his age.
"But I also think I've drawn it very well. It must be Tsunade's ego that just couldn't accept my art."
After hearing this, Jiraiya took back his pages with excitement, then laughed wildly with a smug face.
He didn't even notice that Akabane was giving him a critique.
"No, what I'm saying is.."
Akabane was about to explain his flaws, but when he looked up, he found that Jiraiya had already run a dozen steps away triumphantly.
Ah.. well, after all, he is the one who wrote the legendary series of the erotic book in the future.
Akabane stayed for a while, then sighed and sat down on the grass.
Jiraiya is somewhat a talented author, but there is a lot to polish.
Fortunately, his ninjutsu is at least relatively normal…
"Yeah.. normal for the current time.."
Akabane was startled for a moment.
Soon enough, he will come to learn about the seduction of ninjutsu, and it wouldn't be the same again.
"Gosh, what did I do!"
"I should've not daydreaming while having a lot to do. I'm sorry, Jiraiya."
Akabane sighed and continued his work.
If Jiraiya wants to learn to make comics, he needs to practice from now, or else it would be a waste of talent. But then again, after all, Jiraiya would release his book and become the three legendary ninjas.
But there's a catch, what if Jiraiya was too addicted to comics and the whole history of being "the child of prophecy" will change?