"Cat Lover!" David squeezed his way over to Logan, forcing out a seat.
The eager and enthusiastic look in his eyes moved Nicholas, who couldn't help but ignored Logan for a moment and focus on David, "Oh, Fat Man, have you discovered something new again!"
"Not really! I just want to see the latest volume first!"
"..." Nicholas's expectant expression fell, "Well, of course you can."
David also wanted to squeeze to the left, but Logan disdainfully pushed him away with one hand. He took the small comic book, which was exquisitely made on the outside, and flipped through a few pages. Although it was content that had already been serialized online, it held special meaning for fans of the series, especially since David was an active commentator in the fervent wave of discussions.
"The mission in the Land of Waves is over. Finally, the C-Rank mission was defined as A-Rank. After all, three Jonin-level Ninjas appeared..." David jumped to the end and commented accordingly.
"Yes, but the protagonist's team, who just graduated not long ago, took down three of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. Isn't that a bit over the top?"
Nicholas spoke to David, while Logan silently bowed his head, looking like he was concentrating on his drink.
"Not really. They didn't give Naruto too much pressure. The progression from awkwardly handling battles to courageously and cleverly facing strong enemies was smooth. The biggest troubles were actually handled by the two teachers." David waved his hand.
Logan glanced at the open manga book on the table. Coincidentally, it was the scene where he subdued the Heartless Pair and Jinpachi was about to explode with his sword... His perspective and the omniscient viewpoint of the work were different. When he chopped off Kushimaru's Nuibari, there was already a subtle scene of Jinpachi preparing to form hand seals.
His own handsome image was spread out on the table. Although he didn't have to worry about being recognized, after all, through his interactions with David at school, he deduced that people perceive others very differently in 2D and 3D worlds, but if someone carefully compared, it wouldn't be hard for them to point out, 'Wow, you look a lot like that manga character.' After all, excellent looks can't lie.
"That makes sense..." Nicholas nodded thoughtfully, "Speaking of which, it's really strange that there are two Jonin Instructors in Team 7. From the protagonist's tone to the side characterization of other teams, why is there one more teacher? Where's the 'assistant' coming out from?"
The fact that Team 7 in the manga had an extra teacher compared to other teams had been a hot topic among many fans on forums. This conspicuous action almost seemed to be holding up a sign saying, 'There is a foreshadowing here, everyone, come and find it.'
"Although it's not clear yet." David said seriously as he flipped to a page, "But based on clues, this Raiden Hattori is probably not simple!"
"Cough, cough!" Logan couldn't help but cough.
'Darn it, with your little expression and your deliberately low voice, people who don't know would think we're in a secret FBI meeting.'
David glared at Logan unhappily, after all, he was just entering the zone.
He turned the open page and handed the small volume back to Nicholas, who solemnly accepted it with both hands...
"This is..." Nicholas said in surprise.
"That's right." David smiled and nodded knowingly.
'Wow, I really can't take it anymore, the world really owes you two Oscars!'
Then, he heard David continuing his analysis, "From the first meeting between the leading teacher and the students, you see..."
Logan couldn't stand their self-indulgent dialogue, but still couldn't help but look up.
[Kakashi, Hattori, Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura meet on the rooftop.]
[Kakashi: So let's start with self-introductions. For example, things you like, things you dislike, dreams for the future, and so on.]
[Naruto: Kakashi-sensei, you come first!]
[Everyone introduced themselves in turn, each with their own characteristics, subtly revealing the character backgrounds of each character.]
[When it was Hattori's turn, he snapped back to reality and started speaking.]
[The following scene was hilarious.]
"It's a very interesting segment, making what should have been a boring self-introduction very light-hearted and fun." Nicholas finished reading it quickly and said.
"The issue lies within this!" David said confidently, "Look at this scene where Hattori is in a daze."
'In a daze?' Logan thought about it and realized there was indeed such a moment... When Team 7 met on the rooftop, he was leaning against the railing, lost in thought. It had been so long that he almost forgot.
In the manga, he serves as the background when everyone is introduced, and everyone can tell that he is absent-minded.
In fact, there is no close-up shot, but David still pointed out vigorously on the small lines, " Others might overlook it, but with my extensive experience, I caught it. Cat Lover, look at these melancholy eyes! Imagine, when he was overlooking the vast Konoha during this important meeting of teachers and students, what was he thinking that made him in a daze while overlooking Konoha?!"
"..."
Logan was speechless, 'The world didn't just owe you an Oscar; it owed you a Best Story Award too.'
"Because of love?" Julia, who had been watching David's performance, suddenly said with her eyes shining.
The atmosphere became awkward for a while, but David quickly adjusted and ignored the middle school girl, and said confidently, "There's definitely a story here! It could be a complex backstory, just like Sasuke's."
"Well..." Logan felt that as the person involved, it was necessary to share his thoughts, " That leaning on the railing, overlooking Konoha pose is indeed quite cool, but..."
However, this objective and unpretentious comment was abruptly interrupted by David, "Shallow!"
Logan was stunned, 'Fine, I'm shallow.'
"After the first attack by Zabuza, Kakashi started teaching everyone the tree climbing. However, Sasuke said that he had already learned it, and there were a few flashback scenes appearing." David took back the volume and flipped through the pages again.
There are indeed a few brief flashbacks with not much information. It only roughly explained that Sasuke had learned from Hattori for a period of time.
Nicholas frowned and said, "Hattori has been in contact with Sasuke so early, and the Uchiha Clan was exterminated a long time ago..."
"Yes, the Author is playing a very big chess game!"
After Nicholas's godly assist, David concluded and breathed a sigh of relief.
Of course, Logan found it all absurd.
"Cat Lover, let me see it too." While the men were immersed in what might be a shocking conspiracy, Julia pouted and unceremoniously snatched the comic from David's hands. Her tone was filled with eager excitement.
'Does this middle schooler also read Naruto?' Logan glanced over. It's actually not surprising for females to read Shonen Manga. He then looked at Sophia on the side. This art student girl seemed indifferent and did not participate in the discussion just now.
"Oh, oh, I found it, found it, right here!" Julia said excitedly, and at the same time, she showed an expression that she saw something exciting. She then patted to the girl next to her, "Sakura-chan, look, isn't it great!"
Sophia looked over curiously and her eyes immediately lit up. She then shyly glanced at the three men present, then the two girls giggled secretly.
"What the heck?" David muttered. He was not very happy about having the book snatched away. He hadn't finished appreciating it, and there were still fights ahead.
Logan was equally confused, but when he saw the abnormal blush on Julia's face, and her flickering eyes resembling those of a male companion studying a love education film, he immediately felt a chill.
"Enough said, I'm betting on Hattori-Sasuke pairing!"
"..."
'It's indeed strange for girls to read Shonen Manga.'
"Hey, didn't Naruto feed him later? Hattori seems to really like him!" Sophia pointed out with a soft chuckle, making Logan feel like he was struck by lightning.
Julia looked at Sophia with a 'You can be taught' surprised gaze, nodding with satisfaction, "Indeed, Hattori's stock is very popular."
Logan, who could tolerate David's nonsense, couldn't stay calm anymore.
'Hold it! Hold back the violent Chakra, they don't mean any harm...'
No harm my foot! His worst fear had come true. The absolutely misunderstood scene of 'the teaching assistant of Team 7 was injured, so he was being fed by others'... His hopes of avoiding encounters with fujoshis and hateful remarks at conventions were dashed even before starting, 'Why did David's otaku friends include one? Can't society just have a bit less unhealthy trends and more pure, wholesome energy?'
David and Nicholas felt helpless after hearing this, and smiled as usual. After all, this is also a normal hobby, just like guys liking lolis or mature woman.
"Hey, that's right." Julia suddenly poked Logan, the newcomer to the group, with a healing smile and sparkling eyes, "You follow Naruto too, so which couple do you ship?"
"..."
Logan was silent, but in his heart, 'I chose death.'