Chapter 82: Heading Straight to the Bookstore's Second Floor
"What on earth is happening?"
"Why is my insect clone here?"
"At this time, shouldn't he be at the ninja academy?"
Shishou pondered these questions and decisively chased after the 'clone.'
"Mr. Lurigan..."
Seeing Shishou suddenly accelerate, Anko was momentarily stunned before quickly following.
It didn't take long for Shishou to follow his clone to a bookstore.
Seeing the clone head straight to the second floor, Shishou didn't hesitate to follow.
"Mr. Lurigan..."
Anko watched as Lurigan disappeared up the stairs, her mouth agape, frozen in place.
She had been to this bookstore before and knew what was sold on the second floor...
Could Mr. Lurigan have such a hobby?
Shishou's 'insect clone' reached the bookstore, grabbed a photo book of car models from the shelf...
"What is going on?"
Shishou was dumbfounded by his 'clone's' actions.
Is it seriously reading picture books on its own?
This is ruining my image!
Shishou walked over and snatched the photo book from the clone's hands.
"Who are you!"
Shishou's 'insect clone' yelled, grabbing the book back from Shishou.
At that moment, the bookstore owner came around the corner with a stack of books. Seeing Shishou's 'insect clone,' he shouted:
"What are you doing here?"
"Children aren't allowed in this area!"
The 'insect clone,' appearing as a child, shivered and with a 'poof,' transformed into Naruto.
"Naruto?"
"Naruto!"
Shishou and the bookstore owner exclaimed simultaneously.
"It's you again! Get out of here!"
The bookstore owner put down the books and chased after Naruto.
"Tch."
Naruto stuck out his tongue and jumped out of the second-floor window.
That brat Naruto!
Almost gave me a heart attack.
Realizing it was Naruto causing trouble and not his clone rebelling, Shishou sighed in relief and headed downstairs.
"Mr. Lurigan, have you made your selection?"
Anko teased Shishou, assuming he was choosing some adult book.
Ignoring Anko's teasing, Shishou thought about how he had remained calm even when facing four S-rank ninja from the Akatsuki.
But today, he almost had a heart attack because of Naruto, making him want to laugh.
As expected of you, Naruto, the unexpected ninja!
"Hahaha!"
Outside the bookstore, Shishou couldn't hold back his laughter.
This guy must be crazy, getting so happy over some book.
What a pervert!
Anko thought to herself, watching Shishou laugh.
"Naruto, stop right there!"
"Skipping class again!"
"And transforming into Shishou to cause trouble."
"You're not getting away!"
Soon, Iruka's shouting came from a distance.
Shishou and Anko turned to see Naruto running out of an alley, shouting at them:
"Move, move, don't block the way."
Shishou dodged left and right, successfully colliding with Naruto.
He would never admit it was to get back at Naruto.
"Naruto, behave and come back with me."
"Do you hear me?"
Iruka caught up, grabbing Naruto.
Then he turned to Shishou and apologized:
"Sorry for the trouble."
Seeing Iruka, Shishou couldn't help but feel a bit envious of Naruto.
Having a teacher like that was truly a blessing for Naruto!
"Damn it!"
Naruto shouted, breaking free from Iruka.
Chakra surged from Naruto, forming hand seals.
Sexy Jutsu!
Poof!
When the smoke cleared, the famous Naruko appeared before Iruka and Shishou.
"Iruka-sensei..."
The scantily clad Naruko collapsed weakly into Iruka's arms, panting.
"Pfft!"
Seeing Naruko's figure, Iruka's nose bled profusely, and he collapsed.
Shishou was also stunned by Naruto's move, speechless.
"Hehehe!"
Naruto reverted to his true form and ran off, laughing.
"You men are so pathetic!"
Anko blushed, grabbing Naruto by the collar.
Seeing Naruto preparing to resist, she flicked a small snake from her sleeve, wrapping it around Naruto's hand.
"Try to move, and it'll bite you."
Hearing this, Naruto froze, not daring to move or speak.
"Thud!"
"Don't use such vulgar jutsu again!"
Iruka wiped his nose and gave Naruto a flick on the forehead.
After thanking Shishou and Anko, Iruka took Naruto away.
Having Naruto as a student, Iruka felt he would die of frustration one day.
"What are you staring at?"
"I wasn't tempted!"
Seeing Anko's curious look, Shishou pouted.
"Tch."
"Mr. Lurigan, why don't you wipe your nosebleed first?"
Anko scoffed, walking away.
Shishou was shocked, quickly wiping his nose, finding nothing.
Realizing he'd been tricked, he shouted:
"Stop! How dare you trick me."
"Haha, so what? Didn't you intentionally block Naruto?"
"Is this how Konoha treats its guests?"
"Tch, someone who heads straight to the second floor of a bookstore
doesn't deserve my hospitality."
"How was I supposed to know what they sold there..."
"As if I'd believe you."
"..."
Arguing, they soon arrived at Konoha's busiest commercial street.
While walking, Shishou noticed a large ninja tool shop.
Wondering if they sold chakra metal, Shishou entered the shop with Anko.
"Hello, welcome!"
Behind the counter, a middle-aged man in a robe greeted them with a smile.
"This feels like an old inn in the Land of Fire."
Admiring the traditional decor and tools, Shishou felt nostalgic and mumbled.
Then he looked at the middle-aged man and smiled:
"Hello, do you have chakra metal for sale?"
Chakra metal, when incorporated into ninja tools, could enhance jutsu power, making it very expensive and rare.
Even with Shishou's wealth, he had only acquired a small amount, enough to make one kunai.
This was sold to him by Mifune, the leader of the Land of Iron, as a favor for providing coal at a discount.
Of course, if Mifune knew Shishou planned to use the whole piece to make a ninja tool, he'd likely call it a waste and reclaim all the chakra metal.
Most people used small amounts in their tools to enhance power.
Even Sarutobi Asuma, a Hokage's son, did the same.
But Shishou intended to use the entire piece, an unheard-of practice.
"Uh, chakra metal is very expensive."
The middle-aged man hesitated.
Chakra metal was extremely precious, starting at a million ryo.
"Haha..."
Hearing this, Shishou smiled confidently.
"Name your price."
"Money is not an issue."