Chapter 16: Corrupting Konohamaru—You're Still Too Young to Handle It
Naruto's eyes lit up.
Holy crap! They actually have it!
Kakashi's name really carries weight.
Just casually dropping it was enough to bluff the store manager.
"Eh? Big sister, are you close with Kakashi-sensei?"
Naruto asked with a puzzled look.
Heh… I'm literally taking advantage and still acting cute.
Just messing around.
On the other hand, he also wanted to fish for some intel on Kakashi.
The anime barely touched on his personal habits and lifestyle.
In the original story, those details were glossed over.
But this was the real world now.
He needed to know a little more.
Know yourself, know your enemy—makes it easier to screw with Kakashi later…
Ah, I mean—makes it easier to keep borrowing his name to look cool in public.
The manager smiled and nodded, admitting freely:
"Yes~ Every time Lord Jiraiya releases a new book, Mr. Kakashi Hatake is always the first one in our store to buy it."
"Not only that—he's got quite a bit of money saved up with us."
"He said that if he's out on a mission and can't make it back in time for a new release, he wants us to hold a copy for him."
"Oh???"
Naruto wasn't surprised.
As a transmigrator who knew every major and minor plot point of Naruto,
how could he not know?
The guy known as Konoha's Copy Ninja—
the one whose name alone could scare misbehaving kids and make most enemy ninjas tremble in fear—
was secretly a massive pervert.
Yep… exactly as expected.
He wondered what kind of hilarious faces people would make if they found out.
No need to guess—he already knew.
They'd be utterly shocked!
"So, big sister, do you still have the book I mentioned earlier?"
Naruto asked with a bright smile.
His expression was pure innocence.
Even a little cute.
At least in the manager's eyes.
What a sweet, good kid.
After learning about his background,
he seemed like a completely different person—no more pranks or mischief.
"Yes, we always keep a few extra copies of Lord Jiraiya's new releases just in case Mr. Kakashi comes asking."
"Wait here a moment, little Naruto—big sister will go get them."
The manager said gently.
"Okay~" Naruto replied politely.
A short while later,
the manager came hurrying back with a stack of books in her arms.
"You're really lucky, little Naruto—we just happen to have exactly ten copies left of Lord Jiraiya's book."
"Huh? What's this for?"
The manager frowned slightly,
looking at the gold coins Naruto was holding out.
"Money for the books," Naruto answered.
"No need—Mr. Kakashi has money stored with us. This stack is more than covered."
The manager replied honestly.
Awkward.
Super awkward.
Before his bluff could be exposed,
Naruto quickly pocketed the coins again.
"Oh… I see. Then I'll just tell Kakashi-sensei when I get back."
Sorry, Kakashi.
Not only did I borrow your name to buy the books,
I also used your money to pay for them.
Doing my own thing with your resources.
Don't blame me when you find out—consider it compensation for my childhood.
Just as she was about to hand over the books,
the manager paused, suddenly a little worried.
"You have to make sure these get to Mr. Kakashi properly, okay? No peeking on the way!"
"Don't worry, beautiful and charming big sister store manager—I promise I won't sneak a look…"
As if!
The second I'm out of here I'm ripping open the packaging and reading them.
Naruto felt he wasn't really lying.
He just… hadn't finished the sentence.
Proper wording is about saving face for both sides.
Once he's gone, you can't do anything about it anyway.
After another round of lavish compliments,
the manager's heart fluttered with delight. She handed over the books confidently.
"Little Naruto, your mouth is so sweet~ Eh… why didn't big sister notice how charming you were before?"
"That's because we haven't gotten to know each other deeply enough yet…"
Naruto grinned, his smile innocent and pure.
"Ah~ Is that so…"
"Alright, big sister—I've got things to do, so I'll head out now. Keep busy~"
"Run slowly, careful not to trip…哎, this kid… But on second thought, it's not a bad thing for children to have so much energy."
After leaving the bookstore,
Naruto found a quiet, secluded spot.
And started reading.
Yep… I, Naruto, am just that diligent and eager to learn!
He tore open the packaging.
A pink-covered book greeted him.
As the saying goes—the pinker the cover, the more problematic the content.
Naruto opened it, skimmed the foreword,
then glanced at the table of contents.
"Hm… actually pretty interesting…"
The content immediately piqued his curiosity.
After reading carefully for a while,
time slipped away unnoticed.
With his powerful mental focus,
Naruto could skim ten lines at a glance.
And he remembered every detail perfectly.
If asked to recite it later,
he could probably quote it—including punctuation.
After finishing one of Jiraiya's masterpieces,
he closed the book.
"That's it?? Just that???"
"This book…"
"It's actually pretty interesting. The attention to detail is incredibly realistic. The entire thing is filled with Jiraiya's lifetime of observations, experiences, and feelings."
"Some of the descriptions are masterful—especially that subtle, half-hidden beauty. It's the perfect finishing touch."
"I, Naruto, officially declare you the strongest in the industry!!"
It wasn't that Naruto was overrating Jiraiya.
If this book existed in the modern world,
it wouldn't just be popular—
it would be a massive hit.
For certain lsp types,
it would be an essential at-home read or perfect for passing time on the go!
One book to rule them all.
"Eh… isn't that Naruto?"
A slightly childish voice suddenly sounded nearby.
Naruto looked up curiously.
A kid around seven or eight years old stood there.
Goggles on his head, a long scarf dragging on the ground.
Clothes a bit worn and shabby.
Who else could it be but Hiruzen Sarutobi's grandson—Konohamaru Sarutobi?
Naruto was momentarily stunned.
Even with the Hokage as his grandfather,
the kid's living conditions weren't exactly luxurious.
Damn… poorer than me.
Seeing Konohamaru,
Naruto grinned and teased:
"Hey, brat—who do you think you're talking to? Call me big brother and let's hear it."
"Huh?! Do you even know who I am? Calling you big brother isn't impossible… but it kinda feels like you're trying to climb up my family tree~"
Konohamaru looked shocked.
Today I'm not helping Granny—I'm helping YOU!
Konohamaru knew who Naruto was.
Naruto was pretty famous in the village.
He'd overheard his grandfather mention him yesterday too.
Good reputation or bad—it's still reputation, right?
Ruining your own name is a skill too, isn't it?
Naruto laughed inwardly.
Climb your family tree?
What kind of international joke is that?
The real issue is your little aunt Hanabi—you can't handle her.
Let big brother take care of it.
"Tell me your conditions—what do I have to do for you to obediently call me big brother?"
"At least show me one impressive ninjutsu! If you can't even do that, you want to be my big brother? How embarrassing!"
"Oh? Ninjutsu, huh… easy enough. Open your eyes wide and don't blink."
Bang.
Naruto instantly used his signature technique!
An S-rank seduction jutsu he was born with!
Konohamaru was still young—he could be properly trained and filled with positive knowledge from an early age.
No need to get too close to girls.
Better to spend more time with boys.
One eye is a man's romance.
cough cough… wrong genre.
Anyway, Naruto's goal was to raise Konohamaru into a true "man's man."
That way, he wouldn't have to worry about him trying to steal Hanabi in the future.
A real man wouldn't cross-dress, right?
Right… Konohamaru?
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