Seeing Hyuga Rimei enter, Kushina walked over to her and asked:
"Rimei, how are your eyes?"
Hyuga Rimei touched her eyes covered by a black cloth and smiled:
"They're doing okay. Recently, I've felt more distinct movements again."
"It seems like it will be soon."
Hearing this, Mikoto Uchiha smirked and said:
"Don't say it so weirdly. Others might think you're carrying Shishou's child."
Hyuga Rimei blushed and retorted:
"Mikoto, you're saying nonsense again."
Mikoto stood up, laughing:
"Alright, my bad."
"I'm not planning to continue training in Sage Jutsu today. I need to handle some business at the company and relieve Pakura."
"So, you two have to help me out today."
Shishou's ventures in Fire Source City, including the high-stakes gambling den and the Ninja Union Bank, had gained significant fame in the ninja world, bringing in substantial profits and allowing him to expand his breeding grounds steadily.
However, great wealth often attracts unwanted attention. The massive profits from the gambling den and the Ninja Union Bank had also drawn many ill-intentioned people to Fire Source City, worsening the already poor security situation.
Due to this, Mikoto, Pakura, and the others had to take turns guarding the company headquarters daily to prevent any incidents.
"Alright, since I've already mastered Sage Jutsu, it doesn't matter if I train or not. Going out sounds good," Kushina said nonchalantly, spreading her hands.
Due to her natural affinity, Kushina, despite being the last to start learning Sage Jutsu, was the first among them to master Sage Mode.
Now, with the help of the Great Katsuyu Sage's clone, she could successfully enter Sage Mode.
Mikoto twitched her mouth at Kushina's bragging.
Up until now, Mikoto could only activate Cursed Seal transformation and still had a long way to go before mastering Sage Mode.
Hyuga Rimei smiled and said:
"Kushina, Shishou said that being able to enter Sage Mode is just the beginning."
"You have to master it to be able to compete with Six Paths level fighters."
Kushina pouted and said, "It's easy for you to say since you're not training in Sage Mode."
Though she was talented in learning Sage Jutsu, it still required a lot of time and effort.
On the other hand, Hyuga Rimei only needed to awaken and master the Tenseigan to step into the Six Paths level, which was enviable.
Because of this, Rimei devoted all her time to awakening the Tenseigan and learning related techniques, leaving no time for Sage Jutsu.
"Alright, enough of this. Let's get going," Mikoto interrupted, heading into the room to change into her outdoor clothes.
She needed to get to the company headquarters and relieve Pakura.
If she didn't hurry, Pakura, eager to train in Sage Jutsu, would start losing her patience.
Kushina and Rimei quickly followed Mikoto to change as well.
Given their special statuses, they had to wear disguises and masks every time they went out.
After changing, Kushina saw Mikoto naturally pick a slightly anthropomorphic cat-faced mask and teased:
"Mikoto, you're wearing the cat mask again. Planning to seduce Shishou with it?"
Mikoto gave Kushina a charming look and smiled:
"And what if I am?"
Kushina pouted, "I didn't expect you to be even more flirtatious than Rimei."
Mikoto and Rimei simultaneously yelled:
"Kushina, we're going to tear your mouth apart!"
...
At the Konoha Ninja Academy.
In the classroom.
Surrounded, Shishou looked a bit troubled at the angry Ino and Hinata in front of him.
He hadn't expected Ino to react so strongly.
Although his decision to apply for early graduation was a spontaneous idea after seeing Tenten, it was something he had planned for a long time.
In the past two years, Shishou had focused most of his time on Sage Jutsu training, dedicating himself to mastering it and paying little attention to other matters.
Now that he had succeeded in his Sage Jutsu training, it was time to restart his original plans.
Hence, he wanted to apply for early graduation to facilitate his activities.
The other students in the class were also looking at Shishou in shock, still processing his sudden application for early graduation.
Seeing the crowd, Shishou pulled Ino and Hinata to a corner of the classroom and softly said to the displeased Ino:
"Ino, can we talk about this later?"
"Iruka-sensei is waiting for me in the office."
"Shishou, are you really planning to apply for early graduation?" Hinata asked, standing behind Ino.
Given Shishou's displayed abilities, Hinata knew that if he applied for early graduation, he would most likely succeed.
Shishou nodded and smiled at Hinata:
"Yes, this way, I can do more things."
"No need to waste time here."
Ino's eye twitched, and she glared at Shishou, "Are you saying staying here with me and Hinata is a waste of time?"
Facing this dangerous question, Shishou quickly shook his head:
"It's because of you and Hinata that I want to graduate early."
"Why?" Ino and Hinata both looked confused.
"Come closer, and I'll tell you," Shishou said, motioning for them to lean in.
"I need to graduate early and start earning money on missions so that I can afford your bridal gifts," he whispered.
Bridal gifts...
Hearing this, Ino's face turned bright red.
"Mmm~~"
Blushing even more, Hinata let out a small moan before collapsing, her small hands clutching at the air. Shishou quickly caught her.
Seeing that Ino was successfully distracted, Shishou handed Hinata to her and said:
"Please take care of Hinata. I need to go see Iruka-sensei."
With that, Shishou quickly slipped away.
Ino wanted to call after him, but remembering what he had just said, she didn't know what to say.
As the Yamanaka Clan's heiress, her bride price would naturally be substantial.
And as the Hyuga Clan's heiress, Hinata's would be even more...
"I want to apply for graduation too!" Sasuke said, biting his lip as he watched Shishou leave, then followed him.
He also wanted to apply for early graduation!!
"Me too!" Naruto shouted, rushing after them.
"I'm going too!" said the competitive Kiba Inuzuka.
Ino thought for a moment, woke Hinata up, and followed Naruto and Kiba.
In her view, working together with Shishou was better than him fighting alone.
"Why are they all so troublesome?"
Shikamaru sighed as Chōji pulled him along behind Ino.
He thought life at the ninja academy was pretty nice!