Chapter 10: Ever Considered a Job at the Hospital
After running around all afternoon, Garou felt like a brand-new person. He was refreshed, recharged, and surprisingly full of energy.
Oddly enough, he felt stronger than before, not just physically, but mentally too. It couldn't be from chakra depletion; he hadn't burned that much.
'It must be the Bodhi Seed.'
'A real treasure,' he thought, grinning inwardly. As he walked back toward the academy, something caught his eye and made him stop.
Three heads peeked over the top of the academy's perimeter wall.
Garou looked up just as their eyes locked with his.
Naruto, Shikamaru, and Choji.
Shikamaru put a finger to his lips, motioning for silence.
Garou gave a small nod.
The trio visibly relaxed and began carefully clambering over the wall.
"Are you skipping class?"