Chapter 544: Teaching at the Ninja Academy, the System Says I

Hyuga Hinata felt a surge of joy upon hearing this.

She had thought Kitazawa had forgotten her birthday.

"Itachi gave me a precious ninja blade, and I couldn't think of a gift of equal value to give Itachi,"

Kitazawa said, patting her head. "But don't worry, I'll find something suitable for Itachi later."

"In my eyes, this is a gift of equal value."

Hyuga Hinata held the summoning storage scroll, a smile blooming on her face.

"Being sold out and still helping count the money—that's Itachi,"

Kitazawa shook his head and couldn't help but laugh.

"They can't beat me!"

Hyuga Hinata tilted her head and said.

"Itachi really are cute,"

Kitazawa tapped her forehead. "Let me walk Itachi home."

"Mm!"

Hyuga Hinata hugged the summoning storage scroll and skipped along behind him.

As they walked, Kitazawa told her about the metropolis of the Land of Fire.

"Goodbye, Kitazawa-sensei!"

Hyuga Hinata went home, looking back reluctantly.

Time passed until the next day.

The third week of winter break officially began; including today, there were three days left until the New Year.

Kitazawa planned to train for two more days before giving his students a break.

It would be too inhumane to keep training during the New Year.

For the past two days, Kitazawa had only done one thing: practice the String Light Formation.

Two days passed, and it was December 31st.

The last day of the year.

Kitazawa received an unexpected surprise as soon as he woke up.

【Current Task: Help Hyuga Hinata learn the Shadow Clone Jutsu during winter break.】

【Task Reward: Eight Trigrams Empty Palm.】

【Host has completed the task; reward issued.】

The Eight Trigrams Empty Palm didn't mean much to Kitazawa, but it was crucial for a ninja of the Hyuga clan.

It made up for the Gentle Fist's inability to fight at range.

Furthermore, it was highly stealthy, as it emitted a chakra shockwave invisible to the naked eye.

Kitazawa rubbed his chin.

Since Hyuga Hinata had learned the Shadow Clone Jutsu, Neji Hyuga had likely mastered it as well.

Neji Hyuga had a task to defeat Naruto Uzumaki next semester.

What should he teach him?

The newly acquired Eight Trigrams Empty Palm might be very suitable.

Given Naruto Uzumaki's current situation, his strength wouldn't change much over this winter break.

After all, his progress in wind-style chakra nature transformation was relatively slow.

If Neji Hyuga used the Eight Trigrams Empty Palm, he might be able to win by catching him off guard.

However, he should let Hiashi Hyuga teach the Eight Trigrams Empty Palm first, and then he could provide guidance; that would save a lot of trouble.

"Are... are Itachi awake?"

Kurenai Yuhi twisted her waist groggily and draped a fair, long leg over Kitazawa.

Kitazawa took a subconscious glance before quickly looking away.

The Dark Forest Law was truly cruel.

It was like an abyss; one more look and he would sink into it.

"Time to get up, Kurenai."

Kitazawa held her soft body and patted her bottom twice.

"Let... let me sleep a little longer."

Kurenai Yuhi raised her head, kissed him, and buried herself back in his arms to sleep.

Kitazawa reached out and pinched her nose.

A moment later, she woke up.

"Are Itachi still going to the Ninja Academy today?"

Kurenai Yuhi sat up, stretched, and asked.

"No, I gave the students two days off,"

Kitazawa openly admired her graceful, unclothed figure.

"That's good."

Kurenai Yuhi looked at him and said, "Accompany me shopping today to buy the food for tonight."

Since they had invited Tsunade and Shizune to spend the New Year together, they had to prepare in advance.

"Mm."

Kitazawa nodded.

No matter where Itachi are, the New Year is a very significant occasion.

In the ninja world, the last day of the year is called Omisoka.

And it is customary to eat buckwheat noodles when ringing in the New Year.

"What do Itachi want for breakfast?"

Kurenai Yuhi asked, stroking his chest.

She was quite obsessed with his well-trained physique.

"Anything is fine."

Kitazawa countered with a move of his own.

"Pervert!"

Kurenai Yuhi felt a sting in her heart and quickly grabbed his wrist.

She glared at Kitazawa before getting out of bed to put on her clothes.

Kitazawa couldn't help but smile.

The pressure that had just filled his fingers was truly excellent.

Just then, he heard a loud boom.

Kitazawa was slightly startled and subconsciously put on his clothes before walking to the window.

He followed the sound and looked out.

He saw a white-haired ninja stuck head-first into the ground.

Kitazawa examined him for a moment.

Although he couldn't see his face, he recognized him from his distinctive clothing and hair.

It was none other than one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha, Jiraiya.

Had he actually returned to the village?

It made sense, though; it was the New Year.

But he looked like he had just been punched into the ground by Tsunade.

Kitazawa thought for a moment and stepped outside.

He turned his head and saw Tsunade, who was clapping her hands with an expressionless face.

"Good morning, Lady Tsunade."

Kitazawa greeted her.

"Mm, good morning."

Tsunade's attitude softened when she saw him, and she said casually, "Just taught a blind fool a lesson."

"What's going on?"

Jiraiya sat up and saw Tsunade chatting happily with a young, handsome ninja.