Chapter 269: Friendship
As if on cue, the three Jōnin arrived, strolling into the training ground, each with their characteristic flair. Kakashi's casual demeanor, Asuma's relaxed confidence, and Might Guy's exuberant spirit changed the scene instantly.
They had been juggling missions, and Naruto knew that the recent losses in their ranks, like Inoichi and Hayate, were still fresh in their minds.
"Naruto!" Asuma called out, waving as they approached. "Hope we didn't keep you waiting too long."
"Forget that!" Naruto shot back with eagerness. "I'm just glad you're all finally here! What took you guys so long anyway?"
Kakashi remained quite calm as he closed his eyes and answered, "We were just thinking about life."
Both Jada and Naruto pointed at him in unison: "You liar!"
It wasn't long until their greetings subsided.
"Jada, what brings you here?" Kakashi asked, noticing her presence.
"I wanted to see how Naruto handles this training," she replied cheerfully.
"You picked a good day for it," Asuma said, smiling at her. "Margaret wouldn't stop bugging us about training him."
"Right!" Might Guy's fiery enthusiasm sparked. "Now that we're free from missions, I think it's a great time to see what Naruto can do!"