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Chapter 707: Dating Operation
Chapter 707: Dating Operation
"Being a team leader isn't difficult. Understanding your team members' thoughts is the key to leading them well."
Daigo confidently shared his leadership secrets with the Uchiha ninja who was about to be transferred out of the police force.
"I see. No wonder you're always praised in the clan meetings. Leading a team indeed requires many skills," the Uchiha ninja marveled.
To encourage the Uchiha ninjas to proactively build better relationships with their teammates, Shizuru often highlighted the good performance of a few Uchiha members during clan meetings as examples to follow.
Daigo, as one of the current Uchiha representative geniuses, and with his outstanding leadership results, was the most frequently mentioned.
"Thank you so much." The Uchiha ninja expressed his gratitude to Daigo and then turned to Shouen, saying, "Boss, give me two pancakes as well. I'll cover Daigo's share."
As he spoke, the Uchiha ninja started to take out his money.
"No need, I'll pay for it myself," Daigo waved his hand.
In truth, he quite enjoyed the feeling of teaching others.
"Alright, I'm off to work then." The Uchiha ninja nodded, put the extra money back into his wallet, and left with his own pancake.
"Hmm," Daigo responded, then continued eating his pancake as he made his way towards the training ground.
As he neared the training ground, Daigo, with his excellent eyesight, spotted the silhouettes of his three teammates from a distance.
"They're here early today," Daigo thought to himself.
Yu Sheng Mu Yue rarely made her disciples wait for her, and Daigo, as her strongest disciple, had inherited this excellent tradition by always arriving about five minutes early.
Since Shiniguki Kumo and Koushi Tetsu had arrived before Daigo, it meant they had come much earlier than usual.
"As expected of my team."
Daigo was very satisfied and decided to teach them a Flash Step technique.
"Good morning, Captain Daigo!" Akane was the first to notice Daigo's approach and greeted him with a cheerful smile.
Shiniguki Kumo and Koushi Tetsu followed closely behind, also greeting him.
"Good morning to you too," Daigo replied with a beaming smile.
Being called 'Captain Daigo' every morning was a delightful experience, and Daigo worried that he might not adjust well if he ever stopped being a captain.
"Captain Daigo, you like Rin Haruno, don't you?" Akane blurted out.
Daigo stumbled and almost fell to the ground.
After regaining his balance, Daigo looked at Akane with a puzzled expression. He hadn't shared this secret with anyone, so how did Akane know about it?
Shiniguki Kumo and Koushi Tetsu stared at Akane in disbelief. How could she just blurt it out without any buildup?
During the Kirigakure Exchange Conference, they had sensed Daigo's feelings for Haruno Rin.
To repay Daigo for his dedicated teachings, they decided to help him win over Haruno Rin.
As for Akane, she had accidentally overheard their plan and was forced to join them.
"Ahem," Daigo coughed lightly, his face slightly flushed. "First, let's define what 'liking' someone means."
"Actually, liking someone is a common thing. For example, I also like you all, and I even want you to become my Shadow Guards in the future."
"Thank you for your liking, Captain Daigo, but your feelings for Rin Haruno are clearly not the same as this. It's romantic admiration for the opposite sex!" Akane had already revealed it, so Shiniguki Kumo didn't waste time and spoke frankly.
"Well, it's not as you imagine," Daigo tried to explain.
"So, Captain Daigo, you don't like Rin Haruno. It's a misunderstanding, and you should clarify it with her next time," Koushi Tetsu said with a hint of mischief.
"It's not that I don't like her!"
Daigo was flustered. He couldn't let Haruno Rin believe this, no matter what.
"So, do you like her or not?" Akane asked.
"It's not a matter of liking or not. It's just that I have a favorable impression of her," Daigo explained earnestly.
"You're still young and might not understand. It's like thinking someone is great and wanting to spend time with them."
"That's exactly liking someone, and Captain Daigo, you're only a few years older than us," Koushi Tetsu retorted.
"Well... maybe I like her a little," Daigo rubbed his forehead and sighed, eventually conceding.
How could he explain it? This feeling was strange, as if a treasure he didn't want to be discovered had been exposed.
"Captain Daigo, let our emotional duo help you win over the person you like!" Koushi Tetsu said solemnly.
Then, Koushi Tetsu introduced Shiniguki Kumo with a grand gesture, "Shiniguki is an experienced reader of romance novels. He has read hundreds of romance novels and is well-versed in various dating techniques. He's an absolute dating expert!"
"Wow, that's impressive!"
Daigo was surprised. Even for romance novels, reading hundreds was an impressive feat.
Shiniguki Kumo pushed up his black-framed glasses, which he had put on at some point, and said modestly, "I wouldn't call myself an expert. I just have a deeper understanding of the theory than most people."
"However, Koushi Tetsu has childhood friends and more practical experience, making him a stronger asset in real-life situations!"
Shiniguki Kumo then solemnly pointed at Koushi Tetsu with both arms.
"Childhood friends? Practical experience? That sounds impressive too."
Daigo widened his eyes in surprise. He hadn't expected his teammates to be ahead of him in this aspect. The younger generation was truly remarkable.
"What about me? How do I fit into this duo?" Akane jumped between the two, feeling left out.
She was the genius who had consistently ranked first in her grade at the Ninja Academy and was the strongest member of the team.
"Then it's the emotional duo plus Akane," Shiniguki Kumo said.
"Why not the emotional trio?"
"Because you're special, Akane, so we have to list you separately."
"Alright then." Akane accepted this explanation.
There was no other way; she was just too much of a genius. Being a genius meant being different.
"They probably think she doesn't understand, so they're excluding her," Daigo thought to himself.
However, Daigo didn't intend to point this out. It might not be appropriate for Akane to strategize for his romantic pursuits. It was better for her to be a lucky charm instead.
"Let's not get sidetracked. Let's start training," Daigo said, noticing that it was almost time. He began to guide Koushi Tetsu and the others in their training.
During the Kirigakure Exchange Conference, Daigo had closely observed Akane, Shiniguki Kumo, and the others in battle, noticing some of their shortcomings.
They trained until lunchtime, and at Koushi Tetsu's strong suggestion, they resumed the morning's topic.
"Captain Daigo, if you like Rin Haruno, why don't you take action?" Shiniguki Kumo asked curiously.
To offer advice, one must first understand the situation and not give random suggestions.
"I said it's just a little liking, no, it's just a favorable impression," Daigo emphasized.
Koushi Tetsu was speechless. Daigo's words were as strong as his abilities. When Haruno Rin praised him, he became so excited and happy that it was more than just a 'little liking.'
(End of Chapter)Action: Kaito, the Platoon Leader, was a bit shy and reserved when it came to romance, as noted by Shinjuki Kumo.
"What if Rin-senpai became Kaito's girlfriend? Would he be happy?" Shinjuki asked.
"Of course he would," Kaito blurted out, his subconscious speaking his mind.
Seeing the looks of disbelief from the trio, he quickly added, "I mean, Rin is such a great person, anyone would feel the same."
Kaito couldn't bring himself to say that he wouldn't be happy if Haruno Rin became his girlfriend; just the thought of that possibility made him feel delighted.
"Do you know what Rin-senpai likes and dislikes, Kaito-senpai?"
"Rin likes gardening, painting, and strawberries. She doesn't like cooked seafood and hates war. And there's more..."
As Kaito listed Rin's preferences with familiarity, Shinjuki's gaze turned appreciative.
He seemed to understand her so well, knowing her likes and dislikes intimately.
"The amount of information you have is beyond my expectations. This greatly increases the chances of success in a war," Shinjuki said, adjusting his glasses.
"War?" Kaito was confused. How did this relate to war?
"Love is war!" Shinjuki declared solemnly.
"It's an extremely challenging war. Even if a confession is successful, it doesn't guarantee a complete victory. In a romantic relationship, the one who confesses first is often at a disadvantage and has to put in more effort," Shinjuki explained.
"Based on my experience reading hundreds of romance novels, the one who confesses first usually has to rack their brains to increase the chances of a successful confession. Even after getting into a relationship, they have to work hard to maintain it. And breakups are often initiated by the one who was confessed to."
"Is it that exaggerated?" Kaito was shocked. He couldn't believe the difference in dynamics based on the order of confession.
But upon further thought, Kaito found it made sense.
It reminded him of what Yu Sheng Mu Yue had said about sunk costs. The one who confessed first might have invested more, making them more invested in the relationship and more willing to compromise for its continuation.
"I've read a novel like that. The male and female leads liked each other from the first volume, but they used all sorts of schemes to make the other confess first. Even after eight volumes, they still hadn't officially confessed," Shinjuki nodded.
Kaito was deep in thought. If Rin was thinking the same way, should he take the initiative and confess first?
"But novels are just novels. I think as long as you like each other, there's no need to overthink it," Koushi Tetsu said.
Novels often exaggerated for the sake of the story, ignoring certain realities.
"True. It's great if a confession succeeds, but it's too difficult to expect girls to take the initiative," Shinjuki agreed.
While he enjoyed reading that novel, he knew it wasn't practical in real life.
"Then let's set the goal as getting Kaito to successfully confess!" Shinjuki declared, waving his hand with determination.
"It's too early to talk about confessions," Kaito quickly waved his hands.
If he succeeded, it would be wonderful, but if he failed, how could he face Haruno Rin again? It would be too embarrassing.
"The goal can be grand, but the approach should be practical," Koushi Tetsu chuckled.
"First, increase your favorability through dates, and then confess when the time is right."
"Dates..." Kaito was tempted. Perhaps he should be more proactive?
It was like learning a jutsu; you might not master it, but you certainly wouldn't learn it if you didn't try.
"You should focus your energy on training. Don't worry about this," Kaito shook his head.
For Shinjuki and the others, training was their priority. At their age, they were laying the foundation for their future, and it wouldn't be worth it if they got distracted by his personal matters.
"There's no way we can take a break from training in the afternoon to discuss this," Kaito reminded them.
If their goal was to make training easier, it was out of the question.
"Of course, we'll train diligently, but we don't train every day. There are weekends," Shinjuki patted his chest.
He really wanted to help Kaito with his pursuit of Haruno Rin, but he knew it wasn't realistic, given Kaito's personality.
While Kaito was usually playful and joked around with them, he was also a responsible Jonin leader who took training seriously.
In fact, he was even more professional than their actual Jonin leader, Ishizaka Ryohou, creating well-planned training schedules.
"Strength is the foundation of a ninja's existence. We understand that, but we want to repay you because you've been so good to us," Koushi Tetsu added.
"Yeah, yeah!" Akane nodded rapidly like a chick pecking at rice.
Kaito scratched his head awkwardly. He was just following Yu Sheng Mu Yue's example, but he wasn't as skilled.
"Then let's talk about it on the weekend. Training hard is the best way to repay me. I can't have my team be weak," Kaito smiled.
As soon as the afternoon training session ended, Kaito immediately resumed training with the group.
...
On Friday, after the training session, Kaito announced the end, but Koushi Tetsu and the others didn't leave. Instead, they surrounded Kaito.
"Kaito-senpai, we've completed your first date operation plan!" Koushi Tetsu exclaimed excitedly.
"Kaito-senpai, look at this. If there are no issues, we can execute it right away," Shinjuki handed Kaito a scroll.
Kaito's expression was mixed; it was so ceremonious, even using a scroll to record the plan.
But when he unrolled the scroll and saw its contents, he was surprised.
"The Mountain Flower Shop is having a promotion on Saturday. The Yanze Flower Shop in the commercial district has the most extensive selection of flowers in Konoha..."
The scroll began with various pieces of information, such as flower shop promotions and the location of art galleries.
"You can use the flower shop promotion as an excuse to invite Rin-senpai out. Ideally, it should be close to mealtime but not too late. After browsing, you can naturally suggest eating together, and you must pay for the meal. Then..."
The scroll continued with specific action strategies on how to utilize the information during the date.
"Kaito-senpai, what do you think?" Koushi Tetsu asked confidently.
To create this operation plan, Koushi Tetsu and Shinjuki had spent their week training and planning the date for Kaito.
"You guys..." Kaito was both touched and exasperated.
They must have spent a considerable amount of time gathering all this information.
"So, Kaito-senpai, do you think it's feasible?" Shinjuki asked, looking at Kaito.
PS: The chapter ends here.
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