But the trio pulled themselves together in no time and launched into their routine.
The charm of maturity, the elder kunoichi squad—Moegi!
Loves factoring more than anything—Udon!
The village's strongest prodigy Ninja—Konohamaru! Together we are…the Konohamaru Corps—reporting for duty!
Naruto didn't even look at them, boredom written all over his face.
Figures it was you three. What do you want?
Boss, you free right now?
Moegi stepped forward; Naruto brushed her off.
Nope. Kano and I are training.
What? You promised you'd play Ninja games with us today!
Konohamaru fumed; Naruto just laughed and scratched his head, playing dumb.
Huh? Did I say that?
Kano walked over and flicked Naruto lightly on the head.
A grown-up keeps his word. Break a promise and people will hate you.
No, no way! I never said I wouldn't hang out with Konohamaru and the guys, right?
Afraid Kano might dislike him, Naruto grabbed Konohamaru and begged for backup. Konohamaru glanced at Naruto, then at the very pretty Kano, and grinned mischievously.
I underestimated you, big bro. The konoha songstress is your…?
He stuck out his little finger—girlfriend.
Ahaha, you brats are sharp!
She rapped both Naruto and Konohamaru lightly on the head again.
Don't put words in my mouth, Naruto, or I'll ignore you. Since you promised to play with Konohamaru, I'll train with you later. Let's all head to training now.
Yay! Thanks, big sis!
Call me Big Sister Boss.
Got it, Big Sister Boss! Today I'll master big bro's trademark Seduction Techn—
Konohamaru didn't finish; Naruto clamped a hand over his mouth. That jutsu in front of the girl he liked? Especially when practice meant peeping at the women's bath—no way.
If he dragged Kano along, his life was over.
Oh, the Seduction Technique?
Kano looked at Naruto, who hung his head in shame.
Konohamaru, show me your Seduction Technique.
Sure thing, Big Sister Boss—Transform!
Smoke burst; a plain, slightly disappointing girl appeared.
Pretty good, huh?
Still a kid, Konohamaru felt no embarrassment and proudly awaited Kano's verdict.
Not quite. Naruto, show him a real Seduction Technique.
Uh… w-well, okay.
Since Kano asked, Naruto mumbled agreement. Smoke erupted, and a blond twin-tailed Naruko emerged, one arm shielding her chest, the hand between her legs, blushing and unable to look up.
L-like this…
Gone was the usual boldness; in its place, a shy, delicate girl.
Kano, nose bleeding, gave a big thumbs-up.
See, Konohamaru? That's Seduction Technique.
Pretty. Want more. Kano might be a girl now, but a former man—of course she loves cute girls.
Naruto changed back, terrified Kano might hate him. Noticing, she stepped up to reassure him.
Relax, I won't dislike you for using Seduction Technique. Every jutsu has its purpose; yours might even save the world.
Besides, I love cute girls too. Your Seduction Technique is great.
Really? Awesome! Come on, Konohamaru, let's train Seduction Technique properly today!
Yeah! Moegi, Udon, we can all practice together!
Finding out Kano actually liked it, Naruto was pumped. Konohamaru loved the jutsu too—it had beaten Grandpa!
Today they'd master it!
Konohamaru sprinted toward the training ground, convinced starting sooner meant mastering sooner.
Skipping along, he crashed into a black-cloaked figure whose face bore purple markings, and tumbled to the dirt.
Watch it, you little brat.
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