In Zhang Miao's opinion, the best way to gain the favor of others was complying to the other party's requset, so when Shikaku invited him to play shogi, he agreed without hesitation.
As for the rules of shogi, he could learn them and apply some of his knowledge!
In his previous life, Zhang Miao was also a chess enthusiast, and shogi was very similar in some aspects to Chinese chess, so after Shikaku explained, he quickly familiarized himself with shogi's rules, and then the two sat cross-legged outside and began to play.
As a newbie, Zhang Miao definitely had no way to win against Shukaku, but his goal was not to win, but to deepen his relationship with Shikaku, so winning and losing naturally did not matter.
Zhang Miao's mentality was very good, so he naturally became calmer as the game went. Occasionally, his unexpected moves would make Shikaku frown and think for a long time.
Zhang Miao's strange style of play made Shikaku look at him with a different gaze.
"This kid's isn't half bad!"
What Shikaku did not know was that hidden under Zhang Miao's childish appearance was an experienced man who had crawled around in society for more than ten years. He wasn't just clever, he was smart!
In the next few rounds, although Zhang Miao still lost miserably, the duration of each game kept extending, As they played more, Shikaku's numbers of frowning kept increasing. However, from the smile on his lips, it could be seen that he was very happy at the moment.
When Yoshino came to invite them to eat, Shikaku reluctantly put away the shogi board, and Zhang Miao also heard the system prompt as he wished.
"[Ding - The host let Shikaku feel the collision of wisdom. In the future, every time the host played a game of shogi with him, he would obtain extra 1 fragment!]"
This was the effect he wanted!
Just now, Zhang Miao obtained 5 fragments after they finished playing. If he could obtain an extra fragment every game, then as long as he played five games of shogi with Shikaku everyday, he could obtain 10 fragments daily!
Thinking of this, Zhang Miao suddenly grinned.
"My daily routine will be torturing the Uchiha father and son, and then play shogi games with Shikaku to relax. I'll see if I have a chance to get in touch with the two other clans. Well, it's decided, then! Haha!"
After making a decision in his heart, the smile on Zhang Miao's face suddenly became more and more brilliant. Looking at Yoshino who was serving dishes, he immediately ran at her.
"Aunt Yoshino, I'll help you serve the food!"
"Thank you... You're such a good child!"
"Hehe..."
...
After dinner, Zhang Miao bid farewell to the Nara family and then returned to his residence. When he returned home, he found that Yugao had already returned and was playing with Naruto at the door.
Seeing this scene, Zhang Miao immediately grinned.
"Hehe, not bad. You already look like a sister-in-law. Keep it up!"
"Hmph!"
Hearing Zhang Miao's words, Yugao was too lazy to refute him. She snorted softly and turned her head to ignore him.
Seeing this scene, Zhang Miao immediately smiled and shrugged his shoulders. He stopped teasing her. Instead, he turned to look at the neatly arranged pile of wood in the yard.
The pile of wood in the yard was the Takumu wood that Zhang Miao used to sculpt the Chibi Kyubi statue. There were more than a dozen of them.
Looking at the wood, Zhang Miao smiled again.
"Haha, it seems that the cat-faced uncle is quite fast. When did he come?"
Hearing Zhang Miao's words, Fukuro, who had just walked out of the house, immediately opened his mouth.
When you left earlier, Captain Takumu came. He also asked me to tell you that this is the thickest Takumu wood he could find around his house.
"If you want more, you have to cut them if you want some thinner ones."
"Haha, I know that!"
As soon as Fukuro finished speaking, Zhang Miao laughed again.
"Hard wood grows slowly, so it's normal for it to be thick. And these are enough for me to use. Alright, it's time for me to start work!"
After saying that, Zhang Miao took out his kunai and began to peel a nearby log. For a moment, the yard was filled with the sound of sharp weapons cutting the wood.
"Slash slash slash!"
This time, Zhang Miao had carved the Chibi version of the Shukaku. Compared to his previous work, this one was simpler to make, so it didn't take long for him to make out the rough outline.
Yugao sat in the corridor with Naruto in his arms. Looking at the prototype that Zhang Miao was working on, she asked curiously, "What is that? Is it a raccoon?"
"About the same!"
Zhang Miao was busy, so she said this without looking back. Looking at his indifference, Yugao immediately pouted, then stood up and carried Naruto back to the house.
"Naruto, let's go inside!"
"Gya.. gya..."
Hearing the footsteps behind him, Zhang Miao turned around and saw that Yugao had closed the door of the house.
Seeing this, he shrugged his shoulders again. Then he turned around and continued to work.
When it was almost dark, Zhang Miao finally finished the details of the sculpture, so he put his kunai away and entered the house with his creaiton.
He planned to do the coloring in the daytime because the light was dim now. If he were to do it at this time, he was worried that the coloring effect would not be good. He did not want to waste his previous efforts.
After entering the house, Zhang Miao placed the scuplture under the window beside the Kyubi statue. Then, he came to Naruto's small bed.
At this time, Naruto had already been put to sleep by Yugao. Seeing this scene, the corners of Zhang Miao's mouth immediately curled up.
"I didn't expect be this good. Not bad!"
Hearing Zhang Miao's praise, Yugao smiled.
"Hmph, of course. I'm not like you!"
After saying that, Yugao raised her leg and was about to walk out, but before she could step out, Zhang Miao grabbed her hand. "Where are you going?"
"Where else can I go? Of course, I'm going to sleep in the room next door!" At this point, Yugao rolled her eyes at him. "Let go of me! I've been shopping the whole afternoon. I'm so sleepy now!"
However, what Yugao did not expect was that after hearing her words, not only did Zhang Miao not let go of her hand, he even raised his eyebrows at her.
"Who told you to sleep in the room next door?" Since you are my eighteenth concubine, you naturally have to sleep with me... What are you looking at? I'm talking about you. Why don't you go over and help me warm my bed?"
Yugao: "..."