Chapter 143: Hiruzen Sarutobi's Mission

Ichiraku Ramen shop.

"Kiba, I'm full; thanks for the treat today."

Naruto Uzumaki patted his stomach, showing a satisfied expression.

"It's your turn to treat me next time; have your money ready."

Kiba Inuzuka reached out and nudged him with his elbow, saying.

"Don't worry, I have plenty of money."

Naruto Uzumaki said nonchalantly.

Kiba Inuzuka was slightly stunned.

Naruto Uzumaki didn't retort, and he wasn't quite used to it.

"See Itachi tomorrow, Naruto."

Kiba Inuzuka smiled heartily and said.

The two parted ways in front of the Ichiraku Ramen shop.

Naruto Uzumaki only withdrew his gaze after Kiba Inuzuka was out of sight, smiling as he walked home.

A few minutes later, he opened the door and walked into his room, quickly finding that green jumpsuit.

He took off his clothes, put on the green jumpsuit, and prepared to go out to find Might Guy.

Just then, a voice that made him feel surprised rang out.

"Going out right after school? Naruto."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Naruto Uzumaki in his green jumpsuit, his mouth twitching slightly, but after all, he was the Hokage, so he remained expressionless.

"Old Man Third!"

Naruto Uzumaki immediately showed a happy expression.

"Have Itachi had dinner?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked left and right, not seeing Naruto Uzumaki's favorite instant noodles.

"I did, Kiba treated me to Ichiraku Ramen."

The smile on Naruto Uzumaki's face grew even richer.

"Oh? Why did he treat Itachi?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi asked after sitting down.

"I got sixth place in the whole class in this monthly exam, one place higher than Kiba!"

Naruto Uzumaki took out his report card and said excitedly, "Old Man Third, look!"

"Congratulations, your hard work has paid off."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the report card, somewhat surprised, but also felt it was within reason.

He knew exactly what Naruto Uzumaki had been doing for the past month.

"Yeah!"

Naruto Uzumaki nodded forcefully and added, "Teacher Kitazawa helped me a lot."

"Itachi should indeed thank Kitazawa properly."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a chuckle.

Without the homework Kitazawa had assigned as a form of semi-cheating, Naruto Uzumaki would never have been able to get sixth place in the class.

"I know."

Naruto Uzumaki said happily, "Teacher Kitazawa even taught me the Shadow Clone Jutsu."

"Kitazawa possesses a pair of wise eyes."

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed and said.

He hadn't even thought that Naruto Uzumaki would be so suited for the Shadow Clone Jutsu, but Kitazawa had seen it.