Chapter 158 - 24

Chapter 24: Not only crushed in strength, but even the quality of life is a dimensional strike; Sasuke's mental defense broke."Hmph."Sasuke turned his head away, no longer looking at Naruto."I'll sleep if I have to."As long as he could get stronger, never mind sleeping on the floor, he'd even accept sleeping on a bed of nails."Very good."Naruto nodded with satisfaction.He turned and walked into the only guest room.That was the room with the best view and the softest bed in the entire house."Goodnight, everyone."Naruto stood at the door and waved to the group."Remember not to snore tonight; if you disturb my sleep, I'll throw you into the sea to feed the sharks tomorrow."Bang.The door closed.Leaving the three people in the living room staring at each other.Sakura sniffled and aggrievedly began to set up the floor bedding.Sasuke sat cross-legged on the floor, closing his eyes, trying to feel the so-called 'Pulse of the Earth'.Except for the hardness, he felt nothing at all.Inside the room.Naruto lay spread-eagled on the soft bed.Comfortable.This is the life a transmigrator should have.He opened the system panel.[Current Mission: Land of Waves Escort.][Hidden Side Quest: Leon: The Professional(Progress 15%).][Captured/Prospective Family Member: Tsunami(Favorability 30%).]Naruto rolled over and looked at the ceiling.Zabuza isn't completely dead yet.That pretty little fellow Haku must be thinking of a way to save him.According to the plot, Kakashi will be bedridden for at least a few days.This week of time can be used to do something meaningful.For example...Helping Sister Tsunami fix the water pipes?Or going into the woods to talk about life with that youth running around in girl's clothes?Naruto pulled out that dark history photo of Kakashi trapped in the Water Prison from his robes.He looked at it by the moonlight."Tsk, it's a pity not to print this face on a wanted poster."He stuffed the photo back under the pillow.He closed his eyes.The corners of his mouth curled into an expectant arc.Tomorrow.That's when the real highlight begins.I hope that fellow named Haku can bring me more surprises.After all.For the revival of the Uzumaki Clan.No high-quality Gene pool can be let off.Even if he's a guy.As long as he's good-looking, anything is possible.The first ray of morning sunlight pierced through the thin mist, spilling onto the sea of the Land of Waves.The cries of seagulls replaced the alarm clock, waking the sleeping town.In Tazuna's living room, however, the atmosphere was exceptionally heavy.Sasuke sat cross-legged on the floor with two huge dark circles under his eyes.Last night, he really tried to sense the 'Pulse of the Earth' all night long.As a result, besides back pain and a stiff neck, he gained nothing.The floor was even so hard that it made his butt ache.Sakura next to him was in an even more wretched state.Her hair was as messy as a bird's nest, and her eyes were bleary; she clearly hadn't slept well either.Listening to the occasional snoring from Kakashinearby, she even felt an urge to strangle her teacher.Creak.The door to the master bedroom was pushed open.Naruto walked out looking refreshed.His golden hair was smooth and shiny, and his face had the rosy glow of a good night's sleep.He gave a long stretch, his bones letting out a series of crisp pops."Morning, fellow Genin."Naruto leaned against the doorframe, his gaze sweeping over the three 'refugees' on the floor."It seems you all slept well last night; you all look quite energetic."Sasuke: "..."Sakura: "..."Is that human speech?Where do we look like we have any energy?"Especially Er Zhu Zi."Naruto walked up to Sasuke and crouched down, sizing up Sasuke's gloomy face like he was looking at a monkey."Those dark circles are very characteristic of the Uchiha Clan.""Do you feel the Chakra inside you settling? Do you feel one step closer to being a powerhouse?"Sasuke stared intently at Naruto.If looks could kill, Naruto would have been poked into a sieve by Chidori by now."Get lost."Sasuke squeezed a word out from between his teeth."Tsk, really don't know a good heart when you see one."Naruto stood up and clapped his hands."Since everyone is awake, don't just idle around.""Kakashi-sensei is still playing dead, so the mission to protect old man Tazuna falls on the only man in this house."Naruto pointed to himself."Hey! Sasuke-kun is also a man!"Sakura couldn't help but retort."Him?"Naruto glanced at Sasuke's thighs, which were still slightly trembling."A man who can't even carry a half-dead teacher?""Forget it.""Better to let him stay home and guard the house, maybe change Kakashi's diapers or something; that's more suitable for him."Sasuke abruptly stood up.But because he stood up too fast and his leg muscles were sore, he swayed and almost fell over.That sense of powerlessness made him feel incredibly humiliated."I'm going to train."Sasuke leaned against the wall and spoke stubbornly."Whatever you want."Naruto waved his hand dismissively."Just don't drop dead out there, otherwise I'll have to go collect your body, which is a real hassle."At that moment, Tsunami came out of the kitchen carrying breakfast.Seeing Naruto, a gentle smile immediately appeared on her face."Naruto-kun, breakfast is ready.""I specifically fried two eggs for you and prepared hot milk."Naruto immediately put on a well-behaved expression and moved closer to take the plate."Thank you, Sister Tsunami.""The breakfast Sister makes is so fragrant; just smelling it makes me feel like my Chakra is fully restored.""Unlike some people."Naruto looked pointedly at the dry pieces of bread on the table nearby."Who can only eat this kind of pig feed."Sakura looked at the black bread in front of her, which was hard enough to kill someone, and then at the golden fried eggs on Naruto's plate.Her mentality crumbled.This wasn't just a crushing defeat in strength.This was an all-around dimensional strike on the quality of life!"By the way, Sister Tsunami."Naruto said while drinking milk."Later, I'm going to take old man Tazuna to the bridge to have a look.""I'll leave the house to you.""If any strange people come knocking, especially the kind of perverts who wear masks and dress all flashily."Naruto paused, his gaze becoming sharp."Remember to scream for help.""I'll rush back immediately."Tsunami was startled by Naruto's serious expression and nodded subconsciously."O-okay.""However..."Naruto suddenly leaned close to Tsunami's ear and lowered his voice."If it's a pretty big sister coming to deliver a love letter to me, that's another matter.""Remember to save her contact info for me."Tsunami froze for a moment, then smiled helplessly, reaching out to gently tap Naruto's forehead."You little rascal, so precocious."That intimate gesture made Sakura nearby so jealous she felt like she was falling apart.After finishing breakfast.Naruto took Tazuna and headed out.Sasuke dragged his exhausted body to the nearby woods to train.Sakura stayed home to take care of Kakashi.The so-called taking care was actually just staring blankly at Kakashi's face hidden by the mask, while fantasizing about how great it would be if Sasukewere the one lying there.On the way to the bridge.Tazuna seemed somewhat nervous.He looked back from time to time, fearing that the terrifying Zabuza might pop out from somewhere again."Stop looking, old man."Naruto walked ahead leisurely with his hands in his pockets."That fellow Zabuza is probably lying in bed groaning right now.""Even if he wanted to come, he'd have to patch the hole in his neck first."Tazuna wiped away cold sweat."That... young man Naruto.""Are you really... not afraid at all?""That's a monster that even a Jonin finds troublesome."