Chapter 58:
"Naruto, get up!"
Another beautiful morning, and Sasuke's angry roar once again rang out from Naruto's room.
"Don't yell, don't yell… I'm getting up right now…"
Naruto squinted as he crawled out of bed, waving his hand sleepily to make Sasuke move away from his bedside.
"Today is outdoor training. Don't forget!"
Seeing that Naruto had finally gotten up, Sasuke reminded him of today's school schedule, then snorted and left.
As he walked out, he glanced back and saw Naruto's face instantly collapse. Sasuke felt his mood improve greatly in that instant.
As expected, bullying Naruto just a little made him feel refreshed!
"Damn Sasuke, you didn't wake me up early!"
Naruto's expression changed from sleepy to horrified. He had completely forgotten about today's outdoor training.
These past few days had been the same routine: class, skipping class, finding places to nap and catch up on sleep, then continuing to extract Nine-Tails power at night…
Because Sasuke hadn't reminded him, he had forgotten about it entirely…
"Idiot!"
Sasuke, who was organizing clothes in his room, let out a light laugh. Today the entire class was going outdoors. Although it was called "outdoor training," it was mostly just an outing.
As for wilderness survival skills…
For now, there was no real danger for him or Naruto.
After Naruto got up, quickly got ready, and made a simple breakfast…
Once everything was cleaned up, they set off. On the way to school, Sasuke practically dragged Naruto the whole time because they were really running late…
"Iruka-sensei…"
Sasuke's face turned slightly red from the rare lateness. Standing at the classroom door, he looked a little embarrassed.
"Iruka-sensei, um… it was me who delayed us a bit. Sorry, sorry!"
Naruto clung pitifully to Sasuke's shoulder, looking at Iruka with teary eyes. He looked like he had been bullied.
His clothes were still slightly disheveled from being dragged along the way, making it obvious how they had arrived at school.
"Wake up earlier next time. Everyone is ready. We're leaving now!"
Iruka glanced at the two of them, shook his head, and gave up on scolding Naruto.
Although he still skipped class sometimes, ever since he started living with Sasuke, Naruto had only been late a few times. Compared to before, it was already much better.
Although he didn't quite understand why the Third Hokage had told him not to be too strict about Naruto and a few others skipping class, if it meant Naruto would stop causing so much trouble, that was fine too.
As for the other students who skipped class…
They were heirs of their clans. Their parents would educate them again at home. Some things didn't need to be handled entirely at school.
"Sensei, the scenery here is really nice. When Kiba, Shikamaru, and I came out before, we never found such a good spot…"
After they arrived, Naruto looked around and started speaking, but before he could finish, Kiba and Shikamaru quickly covered his mouth.
Admitting to skipping class was one thing, but saying it out loud in front of the teacher? Did he think their lives were too comfortable?
"Mmmph…"
With his mouth covered, Naruto glared at Shikamaru.
"Shut up. Skipping class is wrong!"
Kiba looked like he wanted to punch Naruto.
This guy was too stupid!
"Yeah, skipping class is wrong!"
Shikamaru also chimed in. At least after skipping, you shouldn't brag about it in front of the teacher. That was definitely not allowed!
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