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Chapter 162: A Moment of Ultimate Embarrassment!
Chapter 162: A Moment of Ultimate Embarrassment!
"Little Candy!"
A vibrant female voice echoed through the shop, instantly darkening Tang Ping's face.
Yes, this embarrassing nickname was used by only one person.
Kushina Uzumaki!
Today, she was dressed in a yellow sweater and long pants, looking much gentler than usual. She was accompanied by the three young members of Minato's team.
However, one of the usual trio had been replaced by Kakashi (Sasuke: This is supposed to be a three-person team, but I don't even get a name!).
Kakashi must have some serious luck to team up with these 'main characters.' How many lives does he have to spare?
The reason these three formed a new team was simple.
The other members of both squads had all died, and with the guidance of their teachers, they were reorganized into a new team.
Apart from these few, there were other familiar faces in the shop.
Mikoto Uchiha!
By her side was a small child, only a few years old but with deep nasolabial folds, giving him a somewhat silent and aged appearance.
This was the super filial son who could think like a Hokage at such a young age.
Itachi Uchiha!
Both groups turned to look at Tang Ping at the door due to Kushina's voice.
Especially when they thought of that nickname, everyone's expressions became awkward.
After all, the mighty 'Purifying Flame,' the commander of the Southwest Shinobi Army, having such a nickname was indeed hard to handle.
Tang Ping's lips twitched, but he didn't turn and run.
"Big Sister Kushina!"
He walked over, enduring the strange looks.
From today on, more people would know him as 'Little Candy.'
But it didn't matter, as long as he wasn't embarrassed, others would be.
Only Kushina dared to call him that. If anyone else tried, he'd make sure they regretted it.
"Why haven't you come to see me recently? If it weren't for that old man stopping me, I would have come to beat you up long ago!"
Kushina reached out to pat Tang Ping's head but stopped short.
Tang Ping was now almost as tall as she was.
"Big Sister Kushina, I've been busy. I'm responsible for the security at tomorrow's festival..."
Tang Ping explained gently.
He wouldn't treat anyone else, even his former teacher Minato, with such kindness.
Sincerity was the best weapon!
Since they met, she had always been genuine with him, and it was only natural for him to treat her specially.
"Hmph, I don't care!"
Kushina pouted, clearly expecting to be coddled.
As Tang Ping was thinking of how to appease her, Hana Hyuga stepped forward and clung to her arm, cooing:
"Big Sister Kushina, we're here to buy clothes. Can you help us?"
Her eyes sparkled with mischief, instantly winning her a nod.
"Don't worry, my taste will definitely satisfy you!"
Kushina beamed with pride.
However, the three young companions all lowered their heads in embarrassment, and Kakashi rolled his eyes.
"Kakashi, what's with the eye roll? Do you think Big Sister Kushina's taste is bad?"
Tang Ping took a direct shot at his 'former teammate.'
While still silent, Kakashi's demeanor was more lively now.
It seemed Obito was the real love of his life.
Thinking of this, Tang Ping glanced at Rin with a hint of pity. Their love was meant for two, and if he insisted on inserting himself, who would die in the future?
"It's not me, I didn't, don't say that!"
Kakashi quickly denied it, a habit he picked up from their team days with Tang Ping.
"Looks like you're not happy with me, Kakashi?"
Kushina stood behind Kakashi, her eyes glowing with a menacing red light.
As they bantered, Tang Ping's gaze met Itachi's.
Seeing him, only two words came to mind.
Ruined!
He must have already met with Hiruzen Sarutobi and been brainwashed by that old man.
While Itachi's abilities might be lacking, the old man's brainwashing was indeed strong.
The Will of Fire, a concept so powerful it could be considered a super genjutsu, had deceived countless Leaf shinobi into fighting and dying for their village.
The Will of Fire was a genjutsu because it only deceived others, not oneself.
Uchiha Itachi, the devoted son, was secretly observing Tang Ping.
‘So, this is the head of the Uchiha clan?’
His father, clan members, and the revered Third Hokage had all mentioned this person.
However, Itachi had strong reservations about him.
Because this person was too defiant towards the village elders, even daring to strike the Third Hokage’s son. Having him around would definitely tarnish the Uchiha clan's image in the village.
Tang Ping, at this moment, was unaware that even the young Itachi, just a few years old, had already aligned himself with the village.
If he had known, he would have given Itachi a good beating, just like he did with Kabuto.
Damn it!
You’re an Uchiha, not a Sarutobi.
If it weren’t for Madara, Black Zetsu, and the Sage of Six Paths, Tang Ping would have taken preemptive action to eliminate this future threat.
But with these hidden enemies, even if he got rid of Itachi, other threats would emerge.
Knowing the "plot" was his greatest advantage, and disrupting it would be like cutting off his own limb. He wouldn’t do that to himself.
So, for characters like "white-eyed wolves" and "devoted sons" who he couldn’t stand, he didn’t take action.
Even though he could crush them with a flick of his wrist.
As for why Uchiha Mikoto and Uzumaki Kushina were together, he now knew the reason.
After the battle at Mount Kikyo, Kushina had befriended Mikoto, and they quickly became close friends.
Today, they had planned to go shopping, which is why they met up.
"By the way, Obito, have you decided what you’ll perform tomorrow?"
Hyuuga Rin suddenly asked Obito.
Tomorrow’s New Year’s celebration would be the most lively part of the evening, with fireworks and various performances.
There were even plenty of related missions, starting from C-rank, with generous rewards and no danger, making them a bonus for genin.
Shinobi, once they accepted a mission, would do anything, whether it was performing or helping with farming or planting.
Yesterday, Kakashi and Rin didn’t want to take this mission.
But Obito, who couldn’t be held back, rushed in and grabbed a performance task, assuring them that he would handle the performance. That’s why Rin was asking.
However, Obito turned his head away, avoiding Rin’s gaze.
In reality, these tasks weren’t difficult. Just spitting out fireballs or transforming would do.
The problem was that other teams had already taken those acts, so Obito hadn’t prepared anything.
"Really!"
Rin, seeing this, knew Obito had messed up again, pouting her soft, white cheeks.
But even if she was angry, the mess still needed to be cleaned up.
"How about singing?"
Tang Ping, who had been watching from the side, suddenly interjected.
He had an idea for a perfect performance for their team.
"Singing?"
Rin looked confused.
She didn’t understand why a shinobi would perform like an entertainer; shouldn’t they use ninjutsu instead?
"Exactly. Other teams will definitely use typical ninjutsu performances, so you should sing. No other team will compete with you for that!"
Tang Ping was confident.
He would make sure no one else signed up for this, even if they did.
Because he had a perfect song in mind for the three genin.
As for whether they could learn it in a day, there was no need to worry.
As shinobi, they could learn complex and dangerous jutsu, so learning a song and playing an instrument would be a piece of cake.
Even if they couldn’t, they could always fake it.
Tang Ping was determined to see this through.
It was a very famous song, and having the three of them sing it would be the ultimate prank.
(End of Chapter)
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