Chapter 14
After Iruka returned, he announced the punishment decided by the Hokage.
Running ten kilometers? That was nothing. But copying the Will of Fire ten times? That was just cruel.
The book may be thin, but it had a lot of words. Copying it ten times would practically break their wrists—and worse, it was basically a form of indoctrination. That old man Sarutobi was ruthless.
Oh well. Might as well accept the punishment obediently.
Natsuki flipped upright from his handstand and began to run. The others followed one after another.
By the time school ended, the ten kilometers were finally done. Everyone was panting heavily. Natsuki had to pretend to be tired too, forcing out quite a bit of sweat.
After all, a six-year-old running ten kilometers without sweating or gasping for breath? That would look too suspicious.
At that moment, Natsuki caught sight of a short-haired, white-eyed little figure peeking from a corner. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
Who else could it be but Hinata, the ultimate peeking maniac?
Back when he watched the anime, he already thought this girl was way too shy. Seeing it in person was even more exasperating. She couldn't even talk properly, let alone get close to Naruto.
Natsuki looked at the goofy Naruto, then at the girl hiding behind a post, and his mouth twitched.
You two... Want me to give you a hand?