"What? The teacher from the Ninja Academy is this shameless? Even snatching things from students? Come on, everyone, let's go take a look!"
"Seriously, that's despicable…"
Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have received 666 points of negative emotion from Hatake Kakashi!
Seeing the furious mob of villagers rushing toward them, Kakashi's expression darkened.
Without hesitation, he turned to Ye Wudi and said sternly:
"You brat what exactly do you want? I'm serious here! You kids are too young to be reading that kind of book. Hand it over "
"No way! It's mine. I decide how to use it!"
"If you're dead set on trying to rob me for free, then let's see what's faster your hands or your shame!"
Ye Wudi wrapped one arm around Hinata and used the Body Flicker Technique to put some distance between himself and Kakashi.
At the same time, his shadow clones quickly surrounded Kakashi.
"Release Naruto!"
"Naruto, go!"
"Roger, boss!"
As the two shouted in perfect sync, Ye Wudi gave Naruto a swift kick, sending him flying through the air.
Before he even landed, Naruto had already stripped off his shirt in front of everyone and began pounding his chest and flexing his arms while shouting with fervor:
"Left arm, Azure Dragon! Right arm, White Tiger! Ox on my waist, Dragon on my chest! When men kill, gods will fall!"
"Kakashi-sensei answer me! Are you scared?!"
Smack!
Just as Naruto finished his dramatic line, Kakashi delivered a clean chop to his forehead, knocking him flat on the spot.
"Azure Dragon? White Tiger? That looks more like a worm and a mutt!"
"And you what are you doing running around yelling about killing and fighting at your age?"
Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have received 666 points of negative emotion from Hatake Kakashi!
After handling Naruto, Kakashi turned back toward Ye Wudi, his expression tight with anger.
He was no fool Naruto's ridiculous tattoos and the bizarre lines he'd been shouting just now were obviously taught to him by Ye Wudi.
And he was absolutely right. The whole performance had been Ye Wudi's idea, coached through a shadow clone.
After all, Kakashi had practically delivered himself into his hands. How could he possibly pass up such a ripe target for harvesting negative emotion?
"You little punk. What's your game here?"
"…"
Unlike Kakashi, who was visibly fuming, Ye Wudi remained perfectly calm.
After pausing in mock contemplation for a moment, he turned away with Hinata in tow.
"Kakashi-sensei, let's talk while we walk."
"…Fine."
Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have received 99 points of negative emotion from Hatake Kakashi!
Although Kakashi was still burning with frustration, he ultimately followed. With all those villagers fast approaching, if he didn't leave now, his reputation might really be ruined today.
Step. Step. Step.
At last, Ye Wudi stopped atop a rooftop, lifting the now-infamous book high above his head:
"A Collection from the Island Teacher Whose Days Are Going Suspiciously Well!"
Kakashi's eyes immediately widened, his whole body tensing with anticipation.
"I'll lend you the book but only as a rental. You'll need to sign a contract."
"And you"
Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have received 99 points of negative emotion from Hatake Kakashi!
Kakashi's hopeful expression turned stiff again, face twitching with suppressed irritation.
This little brat just spit it out already! Why drag it out like this?
It was killing him!
"…There's an extra fee."
"…"
Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have received 666 points of negative emotion from Hatake Kakashi!
Kakashi's face turned pitch black but deep down, he was also relieved and quietly thrilled.
As long as he paid, he could get his hands on what might be a worthy rival to Make-Out Paradise.
And if he hadn't misread the cover… this version might even be illustrated!
An illustrated edition of something like Make-Out Paradise?
Just the thought made his blood run hot.
"Uh… is this enough?"
Right there in broad daylight, Kakashi handed Ye Wudi a thick stack of bills.
Ye Wudi accepted it with a flat expression, his voice calm:
"Passable. I'll let you borrow it for a few days. The exact number? Depends on my mood."
"But don't worry it'll be more than one."
Compared to the massive stash he'd swiped from the Hyuga Clan Elder, Kakashi's offering was nothing.
Still, what Ye Wudi cared about most right now wasn't cash it was negative emotion points.
Besides, he was the Hyuga Clan's son-in-law now.
Money? What money?
Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have received 666 points of negative emotion from Hatake Kakashi!
"Hahaha… fine, fine."
Though clearly disgruntled by Ye Wudi's attitude, Kakashi gritted his teeth and bore it.
For the sake of that book, he endured.
Soon after, under Ye Wudi's supervision, Kakashi handed over the money and signed the contract.
Only then did Ye Wudi finally hand over A Collection from the Island Teacher Whose Days Are Going Suspiciously Well!
Just as Kakashi laid hands on the book, the girl in Ye Wudi's arms Hinata suddenly spoke up in a soft, hesitant voice:
"Um… Wudi-nii… about the money… I actually have a lot…"
As she spoke, Hinata pulled several fistfuls of bills from her pocket.
Far more than what Kakashi had just handed over.
The hopeful smile that had just begun forming on Kakashi's face immediately froze.
Then his expression turned darker than soot.
This kid don't tell me he's about to raise the price again?
Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have received 666 points of negative emotion from Hatake Kakashi!
Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have received…
Before Kakashi could finish stewing in frustration, Hinata mistaking Wudi's silence for disappointment in the amount hurried to add:
"Wudi-nii, if this isn't enough, I also have a sealed scroll… It's my allowance for the month from Father."
"I think there's quite a lot in there! And if it's still not enough, I also have a tiny bit of secret pocket money…"
Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have received 666 points of negative emotion from Hatake Kakashi!
"…"
Seeing that Hinata had no intention of stopping, Kakashi panicked.
If she kept talking like this, forget Ye Wudi even he wouldn't be able to stomach this exchange.
So in the next second
"You better not go back on your word! Just take it, dammit!"
Right there, in front of everyone, Kakashi shoved his money into Ye Wudi's arms, snatched the book, and declared:
"Cash paid, goods exchanged deal done!"
"Goodbye! Enjoy school!"
Whoosh!
With the transaction complete, Kakashi vanished on the spot, gone without a trace.
Only his jubilant laughter echoed from the distance
"Woohoo! I got it! Finally, it's mine! Hahahaha…"
Looking at the now-empty rooftop and listening to that giddy voice fade away, Ye Wudi's mouth twitched in exasperation.
In all his years, he'd never met anyone besides Hinata who was so eager to throw money at him.