"Um?!"
Shikamaru narrowed his eyes, glancing between Chōji and Haruto, a bad premonition creeping into his mind.
Haruto grinned, rubbing the back of his head. "Ah, I got so caught up explaining the sausages' effects that I forgot something important!"
Shikamaru eyed him skeptically. "Did you really forget, or did you just keep quiet on purpose?"
For once, Haruto was innocent—he had genuinely forgotten.
Haruto chuckled, turning back to Chōji. "In order to make those sausages, you need to recite a special chant!"
"So?" Ino still looked confused.
"But…" Haruto paused for dramatic effect. "The chant is… a little embarrassing!"
A long silence followed.
Black lines appeared on everyone's faces.
Chōji, a pure-hearted boy, suddenly turned bright red, realizing what Haruto meant.
He was trapped.
If he wanted to taste the magical sausages, he would have to say something ridiculous.
But if he refused, he'd be missing out on their insane benefits.
A terrible dilemma.
"Alright, let's keep things moving!" Haruto clapped his hands, shifting the attention away from Chōji's mortal embarrassment.
"Next up—the Coin of Destiny!"
"Since Hinata already tested this before, I won't go over it again," he said.
Chōji nodded absentmindedly, still too humiliated to process anything.
Haruto then pulled out a pouch.
"This here is a Deluxe Shuriken Set!"
Kiba grinned. "I have one of those—it's awesome!"
"For beginners like you guys," Haruto explained, "these shurikens have a built-in guidance system. As long as your aim isn't completely off, they'll hit their mark!"
Shikamaru raised an eyebrow. "So even an idiot like Naruto could land a hit?"
"Exactly."
"Oi! I heard that!" Naruto shouted from outside, still recovering from his humiliating loss at the training ground.
Haruto then pulled out a small card and frowned.
"This is a 10 Ryo Phone Recharge Coupon…"
Silence.
"Useless." Haruto tossed it away, as if the mere existence of such an item offended him.
Everyone nodded in agreement.
"Now for the last item!"
Haruto held up a strange-looking headband.
"This… is the Brain Collapse Aid!"
"The what?" Ino blinked.
"It's also known as the Friend's Death Device," Haruto smirked.
Shikamaru instantly tensed.
"If he doesn't try to scam me today, I'll eat my own shoe."
"Wait, is this… for head flicks?" Kiba asked excitedly.
"Correct!" Haruto grinned.
"This handy little gadget enhances the force of a head flick!"
"It creates a loud, satisfying 'pop', making it the ultimate tool for messing with friends!"
Kiba's eyes sparkled.
"I used to play that with Akamaru all the time!"
"Woof!" Akamaru barked in agreement, wagging his tail.
"Want to try it out?" Haruto asked innocently.
"Of course!" Kiba eagerly strapped it on.
Shikamaru sighed deeply. "Another victim."
Kiba grinned and turned to Akamaru.
"Alright, buddy! Get ready!"
"Woof!" Akamaru nodded, unaware of his impending doom.
Kiba raised his hand and…
SMACK!
"YEEEEELP!"
Akamaru collapsed instantly, legs twitching as if he'd just been electrocuted.
"Akamaru?!" Kiba's face paled.
"Wake up! Don't scare me, buddy!"
Shikamaru rubbed his temples.
"Why do I even bother?"
Akamaru lay motionless, tongue hanging out, playing dead.
Kiba, meanwhile, was on the verge of tears.
"HAHAHAHAHA!"
Haruto was laughing so hard he almost fell off his seat.
Even Asuma was shaking his head, suppressing a chuckle.
"Boss, you're so evil!" Ino rolled her eyes.
Haruto wiped away tears of laughter. "I'm sorry! I swear I forgot to warn him!"
Just then—
A small, timid voice spoke up.
"Cho… Chojihas a big sausage…"
Silence.
Everyone froze.
Then, slowly, they turned toward Chōji.
The poor guy was red as a tomato, looking at the ground in shame.
"Chōji… what the hell did you just say?!" Ino gasped in shock.
Before Chōji could answer—
A bright light glowed in his hands.
The next second—
A massive, steaming sausage materialized.
Chōji quickly shoved it into Kiba's hands.
"Give it to Akamaru! It'll heal him!"
Everyone stared blankly.
Ino, still reeling from Chōji's phrase, narrowed her eyes.
"This is from your experience card?"
"Yeah…" Chōji muttered.
Haruto nodded. "His sausages have special properties. This one heals physical injuries instantly."
Kiba didn't hesitate—he unwrapped the sausage and fed it to Akamaru.
The moment Akamaru swallowed, his injuries vanished!
Akamaru leaped up, completely healed!
"Akamaru!" Kiba hugged him in joy.
But Akamaru growled, looking furious.
He snapped his head away, ignoring Kiba.
"Wait… is he mad at me?!"
Akamaru barked angrily.
"I treat you like a brother, and you smash my head?! Friendship is over!"
Kiba panicked, running after Akamaru.
"Nooo, Akamaru! It wasn't my fault! Blame the headband!"
"Woof! (Liar! All men are pigs!)"
Meanwhile, Ino and Shikamaru surrounded Chōji, eyes filled with curiosity.
"Chōji…" Ino smirked. "What other sausages can you make?"
Chōji covered his face in shame.
"This is the worst day of my life…"
Asuma sighed, looking at Haruto.
"This boss is too much."
End of the Chapter
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