"That's perfect!" Ino thought it was something else.
"Perfect! We'll go try Naruto's cooking first!"
"I'll go home and get some meat!" Chōji quickly said.
...
Noon.
Little Naruto put down his literacy book and took a sip of warm water.
"Time to eat. Let my brain digest the content a bit."
He wasn't in a hurry; rushing often leads to mistakes.
However, after a short while, he heard a knock on his door.
Pushing open the door to check, he saw The Four Little Ones standing outside.
"Naruto!" Ino's lips curled into a slight smile.
"This is...?" Little Naruto was naturally a bit confused. Wasn't the gathering tomorrow?
However, seeing the meat Shikamaru and Chōji were holding, he roughly understood.
He smiled and stepped aside, letting everyone in.
With Shikamaru there, things would be easier.
After entering, the three little ones looked around Little Naruto's residence.
They unconsciously compared it to their own homes.
It was like night and day.
"Naruto, do you live here alone?" Ino asked with a hint of pity.
Little Naruto nodded, then took the bag Chōji handed him.
This was the first time Little Naruto had seen so much meat, and it was very fresh.
"My dad knew I was coming, so he specially told me to bring this fresh meat."
"Naruto, I'm counting on you~!"
When it came to food, Chōji was extremely serious.
Little Naruto was startled by Chōji's demeanor.
"Then... how about I cook it the way I usually do?"
"Soup and stir-fry?"
"Of course!" Chōji's eyes lit up. "I also prepared some vegetables."
Little Naruto smiled and nodded, then went to the balcony to pick vegetables.
The four followed him.
They were all curious babies, asking questions left and right.
Watching Little Naruto busy on a chair.
Ino and Sakura volunteered to help.
Seeing this, Chōji also didn't want to be left out.
Shikamaru shrugged and was about to get a chair when Little Naruto suddenly lowered his voice and said.
"Shikamaru, please help me look at the books on my table. I've marked the parts I don't understand... I think you should know."
Hearing this, Shikamaru rolled his eyes at him. "What a drag."
Looking at Shikamaru's lazy back.
Little Naruto smiled.
There was no sign of refusal, nor did he ask what kind of books they were.
This also indirectly showed that Shikamaru was confident he could help him.
Thinking this, the smile on Little Naruto's face became unstoppable.
Of course, it also indirectly proved that Shikamaru's family definitely had many books.
"Naruto, how do you do this?" Ino's voice came.
"Ah ~ that's so nice ~"
"I wish I had a childhood like that ~!"
Ino hugged Hinata, a little envious.
Hinata also showed a look of envy.
"If our Naruto here was also so handsome and amazing, that would be great ~"
"Looking at how things are in the black frame world, I think we'll be together often in the future!"
Saying this, Ino also comforted Hinata, "It's okay, Hinata, maybe you'll be with us too then?"
"Just wait a bit, when winter comes, it'll be your time to shine ~!"
Hearing this, Hinata lowered her head slightly.
Would Naruto still save her?
He already had so many friends, he probably wouldn't wander around, would he?
It wasn't surprising that Hinata would worry.
After all, this Black-Framed Naruto gave her the feeling of being too intelligent.
It even overshadowed the excitement Gold-Framed Naruto brought her.
On second thought.
Hinata's cheeks flushed again.
'Such a smart Naruto... he'll definitely discover my little crush... what should I do?'
Afternoon, Chōji rubbed his round belly and gave Little Naruto a thumbs up.
Then he lay on the ground without any regard for his image.
"So full and comfortable ~"
"Naruto, who taught you all this?"
Chōji couldn't help but ask.
This taste was no worse than any delicacy he had ever eaten anywhere else.
Little Naruto smiled and poured everyone a drink.
"Teuchi, I usually ask Teuchi when I go to Ichiraku Ramen."
"Teuchi said that once you master one cooking skill, mastering others becomes 'one method opens all methods.'"
"Oh, I see ~" Chōji rubbed his head, not quite understanding what that meant.
In the kitchen, Ino and Sakura were washing dishes.
Little Naruto initially refused, but Ino insisted on showing off, so he let her.
"Naruto, did you learn all this in one morning?" Shikamaru put down the literacy book, looking at Little Naruto with some surprise.
"Hmm, was it slow?" Little Naruto came over and sat down.
"No, it's just that you're too diligent... I've finished reading it, I can teach you now."
For the rest of the time, Ino and the other two saw Little Naruto and Shikamaru studying with such enthusiasm that they also joined in.
At an age when they should have been playing, Little Naruto led them all to study.
And The Four Little Ones' little teacher was undoubtedly Shikamaru, who had already finished studying.
Tobirama Senju: The Nara clan's boy is as intelligent as ever.
Nara Shikaku: "Lord Tobirama, you flatter me."
Hearing the comments in the chat room.
Temari glanced at the lazy Shikamaru beside her.
She shook her head helplessly.
This guy was still so unmotivated.
However.
Looking at Naruto on the large black frame screen.
Temari frowned slightly.
'Will the future still unfold like this?'
Temari remembered meeting Uzumaki Naruto when she first arrived in Konoha.
At the time, she only thought he was a harmless little blonde.
But now, it seemed this blonde's threat was not small.
He also had a Great Fox with 'equal' combat power to Shukaku living inside him.
The five of them studied together until sunset.
Not returning home all day would inevitably worry their families.
So, Shikamaru took Chōji and Ino and left first.
"Shikamaru, I'll trouble you to bring me some books tomorrow."
"But, hide them first, I don't want those guys to know."
Little Naruto whispered to Shikamaru.
Every time the feeling of being watched temporarily disappeared, Little Naruto would tell Shikamaru some things.
After Shikamaru connected these scattered pieces of information, he obtained surprising information.
However, he also stated that he was powerless regarding Little Naruto's current situation.
Little Naruto smiled at this.
He also knew his identity was somewhat special, so he naturally wouldn't force newly acquainted friends.
He just asked Shikamaru to go back and ask his father if he could bring him books.
After seeing off the three little ones, Little Naruto returned home.
He saw Sakura standing there, looking a bit embarrassed.
"Your mom and dad aren't home yet, are they?" Little Naruto proactively asked.
"Mm ~" Sakura nodded weakly.
"Then stay for dinner, and I'll walk you home afterward." Little Naruto naturally wouldn't let her leave like this.
No matter what, the fully stocked refrigerator was the work of the pink-haired girl in front of him.
"Thank you ~" Sakura pursed her lips and quickly said thanks.
Little Naruto waved his hand and turned to busy himself in the kitchen.
Sakura followed him like a shadow, coming in to help.
With Ino and the other two gone, the two of them were quieter.
After dinner, Little Naruto walked Sakura home.
On the way, the moment he sensed the feeling of being watched disappear.
Little Naruto leaned in close and whispered:
"Sakura, for tomorrow's picnic, please bring me some books. Any books are fine, not many, one or two will be enough."
"If possible, I'll also trouble you in the future, Sakura."
"I still have twenty thousand ryo on me, but I also asked Shikamaru, so... I can only give you ten thousand ryo for now."
Saying this, Little Naruto placed an envelope into Sakura's pocket.
"Huh?"
"Oh... okay..."
Feeling the warm breath Little Naruto exhaled as he spoke, the little pink-haired girl blushed.
But in an instant, Little Naruto pulled back, "We're here. You didn't forget your key, did you?"
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