The unconventional swimming competition was in full swing.
Every ninja was guaranteed the best gaming experience.
Of course, Pakura was desperate to surpass Uchiha Yato's score and kept trying to rack up points.
Some were happily playing, while others were just enjoying the scenery.
And then there were the slackers—those who simply wanted to bask in the rare vacation-like atmosphere of Sunagakure.
Yep, Uchiha Yato fell squarely into the "lazy" category.
After explaining the game rules to the first batch of participants, he decided to take it easy.
He had already delegated all responsibilities to Hizashi and the other ninjas, letting them handle the introductions and gameplay.
Just as Uchiha Yato and Tom Cat were enjoying their downtime—
Suddenly, Yato spotted a wooden crate floating in the water.
His eyes twitched.
As the saying goes:
If you see a suitcase or wooden crate by the river, you've just unlocked a side quest.
That's right—it was time for the highly anticipated prize draw!
First, the worst prize: Participation Award—a worthless, broken crate.
Next, Second Prize: a box full of shinobi currency.
Better than Second Prize? First Prize: fragments of a certain shinobi world resident.
And even more bizarre than First Prize? Grand Prize!
Grand Prize: Fragments of a shinobi world resident… plus the gaze of the murderer lurking behind you.
(Kids, don't try this at home~)
Seeing the crate before him, Uchiha Yato decided to take a gamble.
He didn't believe anyone would dare pull a Grand or First Prize on him.
So, Yato fished the crate out of the water.
First, he gave it a shake—it was surprisingly heavy.
Then, he nudged Tom Cat and ordered him to open it.
Why choose Tom Cat for the job?
Don't ask. There's a profound reason, but explaining it would be pointless.
Thus, Tom Cat was forcibly activated, his heart pounding, his hands trembling, as he pried open the crate.
Inside was… a watermelon.
Yato's curiosity deflated a little.If it can't be called a "heart-pounding" unboxing, it should at least be a bit fun.
However, looking at the watermelon in the box, Uchiha Yato thought of another beach game.
The current swimming competitions usually end with common supplies as prizes.
This time, he planned the event mainly to encourage everyone to relax and avoid provoking each other.
In that case, why not add another game to make it more entertaining?
At that moment, Hizashi walked up beside Uchiha Yato.
With a hint of surprise, he asked, "Shouldn't we take precautions? Losing would be a shame."
Uchiha Yato responded with equal surprise, "It's just a game—no need to be so serious. Don't keep clinging to those rigid rules."
"Looking ahead is much more relaxing."
Honestly, the ninja world had hardly ever heard of carefree fun.
Uchiha Yato deeply disliked this kind of atmosphere.
Eat when you should eat, drink when you should drink, play and enjoy when you can.
Otherwise, living under too much pressure would only create a bunch of people with psychological issues—no good at all.
Uchiha Yato clarified that he wasn't insulting anyone.
Orochimaru: Feels like something's prickly somewhere.
Tsunade: Feels like he's talking about someone.
Jiraiya: Feels like something's off.
After hearing Uchiha Yato's words, Hyuga Hizashi chose to follow his instructions.
Uchiha Yato, now in high spirits, decided to play with everyone a bit more before slacking off again.
The watermelon-smashing game was familiar to everyone, but since the ninja world had plenty of cheating methods,
it was mostly just a game to entertain kids.
But in Uchiha Yato's hands, it was different.
The original watermelon-smashing game involved blindfolding someone, giving them a stick, and guiding them to find and smash the watermelon.
Then, everyone would share the sweet reward of victory.
But Uchiha Yato thought this version was way too lame.
He even called Tom Cat for help, determined to give everyone an unforgettable watermelon-smashing experience.
In less than half a day, a large number of "watermelons" were prepared in an open field.
The sight made the resting crowd turn their heads, utterly baffled by Uchiha Yato's actions.
Of course, someone had to ask. As the Sand Ninja representative, Rasa stepped forward.
"Are these watermelons? Why so many? Are you planning to play the watermelon-smashing game?"
Three questions in one go—Uchiha Yato answered them all at once.
"Of course. So, are you in?"
Watermelons were rare in the ninja world, especially in Sunagakure.
So when Rasa heard it was really the watermelon-smashing game, he agreed immediately.
Uchiha Yato was thrilled—he already had a "volunteer" to test the game.
Then, Uchiha Yato asked directly, "You know how to play, right? I won't explain the basics."
"But my version is the Hidden Leaf Special Edition."
Rasa was still curious—what made Uchiha Yato's Hidden Leaf Special Edition so different?While Rasa was deep in thought, Uchiha Yato suddenly conjured up a large pile of watermelons from behind him like a magician and scattered them all over the ground without hesitation. (A function of Tom Cat.)
Each watermelon was enormous, resembling giant green spheres lying quietly on the golden sand.
Under the sunlight, the emerald-green rinds shimmered with an enticing glow, contrasting beautifully with the golden sand, creating a breathtaking scene.
At this moment, the beach seemed to transform into a grand stage, with these watermelons becoming the brightest stars upon it.
Upon closer inspection, each watermelon was perfectly round and plump, with smooth, flawless skin.
Cutting through the thin rind would reveal the vibrant red, juicy flesh inside. Just imagining the sweet, refreshing taste upon biting into it was enough to make one's mouth water.
Such delicious watermelons were a perfect match for this vast, boundless sandbar, complementing each other and highlighting the fruit's freshness and allure.
This only made Rasa crave the gift of these watermelons even more.
Then, Uchiha Yato said something rather cryptic.
"Make sure you keep an eye on these 'watermelons.' You must hit them—don't miss, okay~?"
The statement felt oddly unsettling, though Rasa couldn't pinpoint why.
With everything set, the watermelon-smashing game began.
Meanwhile, Uchiha Yato wore a harmless, friendly smile.
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