This Naruto is too easily persuaded.

The next day, early in the morning.

Naruto Building Mission Issuance Area.

"Squad Seven, your mission is..."

The Third Hokage, with a pipe in his mouth, took a deep drag.

His gaze darted back and forth between the report in his hand, "Severe Damage to the Third Exercise Field," and the three perpetrators in front of him.

He finally sighed.

"Your task is to repair the third training ground."

Furthermore, due to the severity of the damage, the cost of materials and labor required for repairs will be deducted from your future work compensation.

"Lord Third Generation, I am primarily responsible for this destruction. I will take full responsibility for the mission reward."

Naruto stepped forward and said in a deep voice.

Although he was expressionless at this moment, his eyes were as firm as those of a man who dares to take responsibility.

But in reality, his heart was bleeding.

Naruto's brain worked at lightning speed, and he quickly arrived at a terrifying bill.

The craters created by the explosive tags need to be filled, the dozens of large trees that were broken need to be replanted, and the burned turf needs to be completely replaced...

And that's not even counting the cost of the explosive tags!

"etc."

Kakashi, standing to the side, raised his dead fish eyes and said:

"As the instructor of the Jonin, my performance in supervising the scene was inadequate, so my share of the reward should also be included."

His tone was casual, yet it carried the responsibility that a teacher should have.

"No, no need, Kakashi-sensei!"

Sakura hurriedly waved her hand, her face flushed red, and she lowered her head in shame.

"I...I also bear responsibility. I didn't do anything right...my share too..."

Sasuke put his hands in his pockets, snorted coldly, and turned his face away:

"And mine too."

Although he didn't say much, his attitude was very clear.

He hated these pointless social obligations, but he hated owing Naruto a favor even more.

Especially this kind of favor of being "taken care of".

Seeing this scene before him, a hint of relief flashed in the Third Generation's eyes.

Shifting blame and arguing are the norm.

But this clumsy, shared desire is the prototype of "jade".

He tapped his pipe, making the final decision:

"Alright, let's handle the mission reward as Naruto suggested."

"Kakashi, keep your portion and treat them to a nice meal."

I estimate that Naruto will be eating rice balls for a long time to come.

As for the two of you…”

He looked at Sakura and Sasuke.

"You two's task is to assist Naruto in restoring the training ground to its original state."

Finally, after paying 10 taels in cash and signing a debt confirmation document for a staggering 70 taels—

Naruto has officially declared bankruptcy.

I walked out of the Hokage Building.

Naruto Uzumaki looked up at the sky, tears of poverty welling up in his heart.

"Is this the price of being cautious...?"

"but……"

"If we could do it again... it would explode again!"

Although he was already penniless, he remained incorrigible.

……

10:00 AM, Third Exercise Field.

This place has now been transformed into a bustling construction site.

It's not just Class 7.

Because of the sheer scale of the project, the village temporarily dispatched several other genin squads to help.

"This is so annoying... Why is this place so badly damaged? I hate doing manual labor the most."

Not far away, Nara Shikamaru of Class 10 was directing Choji to move stones while complaining.

"I heard Naruto was responsible for all of this. Is he treating this place like a battlefield?"

After putting down the stone, Choji wiped his sweat and said...

"Oh my god... the first mission is hard labor, is this what genin are like...?"

Ino couldn't help but complain as well.

In the center of the construction site.

"Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!"

Naruto forms hand seals.

bang bang bang...

White smoke rose, and more than 500 shadow clones instantly occupied half of the construction site.

These clones lined up in a long queue, some carrying saplings, some laying turf, and some leveling the land.

They chanted in unison, and their efficiency was comparable to that of ten construction teams.

Sasuke had a dark expression on his face, holding a shovel in his hand.

They are filling in the huge crater that blew him up.

"I, a dignified ninja of the Uchiha clan, have now actually..."

But after glancing at the energetic Naruto team beside him, he became even more determined and increased the speed of his shovel swing.

And under the shade of the trees.

Kakashi was leaning against a tree trunk, looking completely drained.

In yesterday's exercise, too many ninjutsu were used in order to deal with Naruto.

Plus, I was watching the climax of "Make-Out Paradise" last night...

This has led to him becoming somewhat listless.

In every sense of the word.

"Kakashi-sensei, it looks like you need some help."

Naruto's real body appeared out of nowhere, holding a bottle in his hand.

The bottle contained an amber-colored liquid that refracted an alluring light in the sunlight.

"What is this?"

Kakashi weakly lifted his eyelids.

"Secret Recipe Black Tea"

Naruto unscrewed the bottle cap, handed it over, and wore a gentle, harmless smile.

"The first bottle is a sample, it's free, would you like to try it?"

Kakashi took the bottle with a suspicious look and took a sip.

next second.

His eyes suddenly widened.

A refreshing aroma of tea, mixed with a unique minty and herbal scent, exploded in his mouth instantly.

Immediately afterwards, a warm current rushed straight to my brain.

The throbbing temples that had been throbbing due to the strain on the Sharingan miraculously calmed down.

Even the nerves that have been tense for years due to psychological trauma seem to be soothed at this moment.

"call……"

Kakashi breathed a long sigh of relief, feeling as if he had come back to life.

"Good stuff... What kind of tea is this? The effects are so immediate!"

For him, who was suffering from chakra depletion and post-war syndrome, it was like a miracle cure.

"Naruto's Secret Recipe: Calming Black Tea"

Naruto adjusted his glasses and began his performance:

"The recipe is kept secret, but it includes herbs that nourish the spirit."

"It can not only eliminate fatigue, but also calm the mind."

"Long-term consumption can also significantly improve mental strength."

Kakashi downed the bottle in one gulp, then handed it back, seemingly still wanting more.

"Is there any more? Another bottle, please."

Naruto didn't take the bottle; instead, he pulled out a new one.

Then, he held up one finger:

"Thank you, one thousand taels."

"puff--!"

Kakashi almost spat out the tea he had just drunk.

"A thousand taels? Is your tea made of gold, or is the bottle made of gold?"

You should know that if you do a full day of D-level missions, the reward will only be a few hundred taels of silver per person.

This bottle of tea cost me two days' wages?

"Not only does it cost one thousand taels, but due to the shortage of raw materials, a three-day reservation is also required."

Naruto began to boast without batting an eye.

Teacher, you need to understand.

Such remedies, which restore energy, calm the mind, and even nourish the spirit, are extremely rare and expensive on the market.

"Most importantly—it has no side effects!"

"For a Jonin like you, being in good condition is life itself."

Is a thousand taels of silver for a life expensive?

Kakashi looked at the empty bottle in his hand, caught in a dilemma.

Reason told him that Naruto was blackmailing him.

But his body told him that Naruto's words made sense.

Aside from the outrageous price, there are indeed no substitutes on the market.

Moreover... that feeling of mental agility is truly addictive.

It's more refreshing and rational than watching "Icha Icha Paradise" late at night.

Seeing Kakashi waver, Naruto revealed his true intentions.

He leaned closer and lowered his voice:

"Of course, I know that your salary is limited, teacher."

"But you are a veteran Jonin, so you should have a wide network of connections."

"If you could help me sell these products to other Jonin..."

For every ten bottles we sell, we'll give you one free, and from now on, we'll sell you bottles at cost price. How about it?

Kakashi looked at the student in front of him, who seemed sincere but whose face clearly screamed "profiteer," and couldn't help but twitch his lips.

Where did this black market trader come from?

"Hesitatingly speaking..."