I sell sweets in Konoha

"I want to become stronger." Sasuke put his hands in his pockets. His expression wasn't pretty, but it wasn't ugly either.Like a man whose hopes are about to be shattered grasping at the last straw, hope and despair intertwine.

"I don't want to continue like this." Sasuke said in an impatient voice, "If I continue like this, I will only get worse and worse."

"That's it." Sandai took a deep breath from the cigarette, blew out a few smoke rings, and said with a pipe behind his back and the other: "Sasuke, please accompany me for a while first."

Sasuke looked impatient, the disappointment in his eyes growing deeper.

I wanted to just leave like this, but after thinking about it for a long time, I decided to follow Sandai for a while.

The third generation and Sasuke walked slowly on the streets of Konoha.

Then he casually bought two skewers of snacks from the street, took one skewer for himself, gave one to Sasuke and said, "Eat, you don't have to worry about my treat."

"It's not something particularly valuable, of course it's just for now."

Sasuke looked at the bunch of snacks in his hand.

This is called candied haws.

Sasuke knew that this thing was a snack made by his sister, and it had become very popular recently.And as the third generation said, this thing is not particularly valuable to Konoha now.

After controlling the country of Waves, we have a large and stable sugar cane technology and new sugar making technology.

Sugar gradually changed from a high-end consumer product and military ration to something that ordinary people can often eat.

"I don't like sweets." Sasuke didn't intend to eat them. He said awkwardly like he was being petty: "Sandaime-sama, you know that I hate sweets."

"Whether you hate it or not." The third generation didn't mind Sasuke's slightly rude attitude.

Instead, he said even more gently: "Eat, not much, just this bunch."

There seemed to be no choice.

Sasuke awkwardly took a bite of the candied haws and said, "It's not as delicious as the ones made by clan sister."

Not at all.

It's not like Sasuke has never eaten the candied haws made by Junko himself. It's a very simple snack made of hawthorn skewered with signatures on it, wrapped in maltose syrup and left to dry and solidify.

Hawthorn, this is the most indispensable fruit in Konoha Village.

Maltose is difficult to obtain if it is dilute.

These things are no longer lacking.

Although there is no shortage of people, there are not many people who can really make candied haws. This seemingly simple snack requires a lot of skills.This skill is mainly reflected in the sugar coating.

If it is wrapped too thickly, you will not be able to eat the candy at once, and if it is wrapped too thinly, it will lose the taste of maltose, which is also a failure.

The best ones are naturally made by Junko.

It used to be something Sasuke also liked to eat.

But now I don’t eat anymore.

The third generation led Sasuke to the Hokage Rock. At this time, he had finished eating the bunch of candied haws in his hand.Then he looked at the entire Konoha Village and said, "Sasuke, you long for power."

"Yes." Sasuke said without hesitation: "I long for power, I want to become stronger."

"Then seek revenge on that man!"

"Sasuke..." Sandai shook his head and said, "You should learn to let go of hatred. Hatred cannot make you stronger. If you don't understand what power is, you will never become strong."

"I've had enough." Sasuke's voice was low and impatient. "I've had enough of such comments."

"What is strength? I know it myself and don't need others to tell me. I just want to become stronger!"

"Become powerful!"

"Really?" Although Sandai was gentle, he was not as gentle as Junko at this time and was more direct: "Do you understand? You don't understand what power is."

"If you don't understand what power is, you won't become powerful."

"Then does Naruto understand?" Sasuke asked unconvinced, "Then does Sakura understand what power is?"

"Why did the tribe sister teach Naruto and give Sakura the psychic beast, but ignore me?!"

"Is Junko ignoring you?" Sandai asked back: "Who taught you about the electromagnetic gun? Is it possible that you are self-taught?"

"That move is very powerful." Sasuke felt a little less confident now.

But he still said bravely: "But what's the use of missing? It's been like this from the beginning, always missing! Missing!"

"What's the use of not hitting it?!"

"Then have you practiced?" Sandai asked back: "Junko also taught you swordsmanship, have you practiced?"

"I've practiced." Sasuke said unhappily: "How long will it take to practice to reach the level of the clan sister? I don't have time! Why doesn't the clan sister teach me even though she has more powerful moves?!"

"You kid!!!"

The third generation was so angry at Sasuke's words that he was speechless.

"You kid is really disappointing!" Sandai said angrily: "You kid don't understand what power is at all. Do you think it was easy for Naruto to practice the Rasengan? Do you think Sakura was easily recognized by Junko? ?”

“In your eyes, you only see other people’s achievements, but you don’t see anyone’s sweat.”

"Sasuke." Sandai criticized: "You should wake up! What do you think you are like now?"

"Real power is for protection." Sandai said, "Hatred will make you stronger in the beginning."

"But look at your current mentality. You are eager for success and unwilling to practice."

"How can anything be accomplished like this?"

"You are such a disappointment."

"You used to be the best person in Class [-]." Sandai said coldly: "But look at you now, what have you become?"

"Although Naruto is not as smart as you, and he doesn't have Sharingan." Sandai said, "But he understands the meaning of power."

"I also work harder and harder than you, so I become better than you."

"You should take a good look at yourself Sasuke."

"Put down your hatred and arrogance and humbly ask for advice."

The third generation was disappointed, and even more disappointed was Sasuke.He couldn't bear it anymore. He was surpassed by the former crane tail. He was supposed to be the main force of the team but was reduced to a support.

It's not even a first-line support now.

Sakura and Naruto both gained Junko's approval, but he was still the same.

okay then...

If you want me to learn like Naruto...

Just let me see Naruto first.

What qualifications and strength do you have now!

Let me learn! ! !

4Chapter 16 Naruto! Sasuke!

"Dong Bala~Dong Bala~I don't have any tasks today~Dong Bala Dong Bala~I'm going to sleep in today."

It sounds weird and strange when humming it, but it is unexpectedly catchy, with a cheerful rhythm and clear meaning.It's not necessarily Junko who likes to hum this strange tune, it could also be Naruto.

The reason is simple, learn from others, that's it.

Even ninjas need to rest. They just finished the Snow Country mission and now they naturally do some low-level missions.

Earn some pocket money and treat it as paid vacation.

There was nothing going on today, so Class [-] gathered at the assembly point later than usual.

Naruto, who had overslept a little, didn't pay any attention at all. You must know that the unwritten rule of Class [-] is to inform you of the time to gather and what time to set off from home.

You might not be late if you take a walk on the street, have a meal, have some refreshments and take a bath.

Since there was no mission, Naruto didn't mind a little self-indulgence.

Come back after sleeping in.

Walking out in a swaggering manner, Naruto arrived at the gathering place of his class very arrogantly.

"What kind of mission is today?" Naruto said with a bit more arrogance in his words: "Can't we have a more advanced mission?"

Naruto was very confident, even though he did not finally defeat the Feng Hua Raging Tao during the Snow Country mission.

But after Junko's demonstration, Naruto still knew that his ball was a very powerful move.

As long as you practice hard, you will be as strong as Junko-san in the future.

"I don't know." Sakura shook her head and said, "Kakashi-sensei hasn't arrived yet."

"Hey, Naruto!" Sasuke put his hands in his pockets. Originally, he was just leaning on the railing of the bridge.I originally planned to just endure it and observe what else about this Naruto deserves so much attention from the Third and Fifth Generations.

But Naruto's steps of disowning his relatives and my proud look made Sasuke very uncomfortable.

Even though I know that Naruto has grown a lot, this look is still really annoying!

It was like he was mocking Sasuke!

It was unbearable.

"Huh?" Naruto squinted his eyes. This dull guy who couldn't read the atmosphere anytime and anywhere didn't notice Sasuke's displeasure and hostility at all.

"What's wrong, Sasuke?" Naruto asked with a stupid look, "You look a little weird today."

Naruto didn't read the atmosphere or see the hostility, but he could at least see a little bit of it.

Sasuke's tone and eyes today were different from before.

"It's nothing." Sasuke said coldly, "I just want to challenge you to a duel!"

"Why don't you dare? Crane tail!"

"The end of the crane?!" Naruto felt a little angry when he was hit by Sasuke's words.Crane tail?He has worked hard to this point not just to wait for someone else to say something like this!

"I'm not a loser!" Naruto argued, "I am the man who wants to become Hokage!"

"Even though I didn't learn the theoretical knowledge very well when I was in school, I was..."

"Practical type! Definitely not a jack-of-all-trades!"

"Really?" Sasuke said contemptuously: "Then if you are a practical person, do you dare to duel with me, a theoretical person?"

"If you feel that you have grown up and become stronger, do you dare to accept this duel?"

"If you don't dare, why are you saying that you are not the tail end of the crane?"

"Okay!" Naruto agreed almost without thinking. He originally wanted to surpass Sasuke.Perhaps a duel like this was what he had wanted for a long time.

But the love of teammates gradually made him forget about this matter.

If Sasuke starts it now...

Then let's fight!

Naruto is no longer the same Naruto as before, and he also wants to know what kind of gap there is between him and Sasuke!

"Where are we going?" Naruto pushed his forehead protector confidently and said, "Is it right here?"

"Of course not!" Sasuke said: "It's too narrow here, let's go over there!"

"Just come with me."

On the rooftop of the hospital, this was a place that Sasuke valued.It’s wide and there’s not much blocking the view.And the hospital is a reinforced concrete building.

He has enough endurance to withstand the ninjutsu bombardment of these genin.

Although it is not a training ground, it is enough for them to practice.

Naruto and Sasuke stood on the rooftop looking at each other.

Sakura also followed, and the more attentive she was, she had already discovered that this duel was unusual.

Although Naruto didn't take it too seriously, Sasuke didn't seem to intend to treat this battle as an ordinary battle drill!

She looked at Sasuke and saw that Naruto was always afraid of some of the most dangerous things.

"Let me see how strong you have become now, right?" Sasuke pulled out his sword and said, "Don't worry about anything, you may not even be able to hurt my forehead protector!"

"Damn it! Don't underestimate me too much." Naruto roared: "Shadow Clone Technique!"