Chapter 459: Gathering with Class 10

On the clearing near the Forest of Death, Shikamaru watched as Sasuke and Naruto started bickering again, yawned, and said to Ino, "It feels like we haven't gathered together like this in a long time."

Ino, reminiscing about the days at the ninja academy, said with a hint of nostalgia, "Yeah, ever since we became official ninjas, we hardly see each other because we have to complete missions. Since the Jonin instructors take on missions at different times, the schedules for our classes to complete missions also vary, making it difficult to find the time to meet."

Choji chimed in, "That's right, but that's the life of a ninja."

Seeing Choji being so serious, Shikamaru said speechlessly, "Since when did you become so earnest?"

"Of course, it's since I got all these muscles!" Choji stated matter-of-factly, while showing off his muscular physique. Under his loose clothing, there was not an ounce of fat to be seen.

"Everyone, I'm sorry for being late!"