Chapter:73

"Haha, you know it," Haruto smiled awkwardly.

"As expected..." Sasuke was speechless.

Still, Haruto reached into the light and took out the last two items, handing them to Sasuke.

"Hey Kakashi, this one's for you," he said, pulling out a book with a white cover. Three black lines instantly formed on Sasuke's forehead.

This kind of stuff again?!

He'd drawn way too many of these lately, and all of them ended up in Kakashi's hands.

At this point, Kakashi's collection was basically a full set!

He'd donated them all!

Sasuke seriously wanted to swear!

"Thank you." Kakashi squinted his eye and accepted the photo book with a satisfied smile.

The best decision of his life, it seemed, was becoming these kids' teacher. They were incredibly filial.

So far, Sasuke had given him over a dozen photo albums—each one different—and they brought immeasurable joy to his otherwise monotonous days. A truly good student.

With these "gifts," Kakashi had saved quite a bit of money too.

"Who's next to smash some eggs?" Haruto looked at the remaining two.

"I'll go!" Sakura eagerly stepped forward.

She placed six thousand ryō on the counter. "Keep the change."

Sakura lifted the golden hammer and eagerly smashed the three eggs.

Blue Essence ×100!

medical Jutsu!

Little Maza!

Blue Essence ×100!

Kagura Heart's Eye!

Recovery Potion ×3!

Blue Essence ×100!

Chakra Control Basics!

Deluxe Shuriken Set!

"Not bad," Haruto said with a glance, his voice calm.

Medical Jutsu: A healing-type Ninjutsu used by medical-nin. Whether internal or external injuries, it can accelerate healing by focusing Chakra precisely on wounded areas.

Little Maza: Front-row stools for enjoying live shows and gossip. A must-have when watching drama unfold!

Kagura Heart's Eye: One of the most powerful sensory techniques in the world of shinobi. By closing your eyes and opening your mind's eye, you can sense all Chakra signatures within a 10-kilometer radius. If a specific Chakra is marked, you can even detect their detailed movement, speed, number, and general physical features.

Recovery Potion: A potion-type item. Instantly restores 30% of HP without any side effects.

Chakra Control Basics: An instructional manual for controlling Chakra accurately. Foundational knowledge necessary to qualify for Chūnin rank.

Deluxe Shuriken Set: Guaranteed to hit the mark as long as you aren't too far off. Excellent for aspiring marksmen.

"Medical Jutsu," Haruto said, pulling a scroll out of the orb of light.

"Oh, another scroll!" Naruto cheered.

Like with Sasuke, Naruto genuinely felt happy for Sakura.

Though...

"Medical Jutsu is a healing technique. It allows for immediate treatment of injuries sustained in battle and greatly increases survival chances," Haruto explained.

"Oh, awesome! Now we won't have to worry about getting hurt on missions," Naruto grinned.

Sasuke nodded slightly in approval, showing his satisfaction with Sakura's support role.

Sakura turned to look at Sasuke, and her heart nearly burst with joy.

She could finally help him!

"Mastering Medical Jutsu, huh…" Kakashi looked at his students, a bit of nostalgia surfacing in his eyes.

This team setup… felt so familiar.

He had once carried out missions like this, with friends who were long gone.

"I hope you all surpass us someday," Kakashi thought silently.

"Though this scroll lets you use Medical Jutsu, your Chakra control must be precise," Haruto added seriously.

"Got it!" Sakura nodded, eyes bright with determination.

Among all Genin, she had the best Chakra control anyway—she'd make it work.

"It just so happens this came with it." Haruto reached into the other orb and pulled out a manual. "Here's the Chakra control book. Study it when you have free time."

"Thank you, boss!" Sakura bowed deeply, her voice filled with sincerity.

Haruto smiled faintly.

"The next one is pretty strong," he said, producing another scroll from the next orb of light.

"Oh, another scroll!" Naruto practically jumped.

Haruto chuckled.

Sakura's luck wasn't on the same level as the two children of prophecy, but she was consistent. Most of what she drew were support tools.

"This one is a powerful sensory Ninjutsu—Kagura's Heart Eye," Haruto said. "When you close your eyes and open your mind's eye, you'll be able to detect all Chakra signatures within a 10-kilometer range."

"If you've marked a specific Chakra, you can track their number, speed, appearance, and exact location—even through walls."

"That's amazing!" Naruto said in awe.

Haruto looked at Sakura and added, "But with your current Chakra reserves, the detection radius will probably be just a few hundred meters."

"That's fine!" Sakura said, nodding quickly.

Even a few hundred meters was a huge advantage to her.

As long as she could protect Sasuke in battle, that was enough.

"Very well," Haruto nodded and handed her the scroll.

Shhhk!

Sakura tore the scroll open. A glowing symbol in the shape of an eye formed from the letters and dove into her forehead before vanishing.

Sakura closed her eyes and concentrated. She wanted to try this powerful perception technique for herself.

"Ahh!"

She suddenly let out a sharp cry and snapped her eyes open in terror. Her gaze landed on Naruto, and she took several steps back instinctively.

"S-Sakura?!" Naruto blinked in confusion. "What's wrong?"

"You… You monster!" Sakura pointed a trembling finger at Naruto, her eyes filled with fear.

"What the—? What are you talking about?" Naruto was totally lost.

What Sakura had just sensed was terrifying beyond words.

A pair of massive, blood-red eyes had stared directly into her spiritual perception—eyes that radiated a murderous, primal aura. Just one look, and she felt her body freeze.

Worse, she'd sensed an ocean of Chakra. Dense and bottomless, like a forest of malevolent intent.

She felt like a tiny boat drifting in a dark sea where some enormous beast might emerge and swallow her whole at any moment.

She was so small. So powerless.

"How could I be a monster?!" Naruto asked, voice hurt.

"…!" Sakura stood there trembling, unable to form a response.

"Sakura, it's okay." Kakashi stepped in, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder and channeling some Chakra into her.

"You're safe. Naruto isn't a monster."

His calm, composed voice helped soothe her nerves.

His warm smile anchored her.

Gradually, Sakura's trembling faded, but she couldn't forget the terrifying image burned into her mind.

That thing sealed inside Naruto…

Was utterly terrifying.

End of the Chapter

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