The moment the Heaven and Earth Battlefield event was announced, it caused a huge stir throughout the ninja world.
This was the first gameplay mode that required companions—and it hinted at the budding potential for organized team play.
Whether for the rewards or simply for the thrill of competition, players enthusiastically started forming their own organizations.
In no time, a large number of organizations sprang up, with all sorts of names.
But having an organization alone wasn't enough; without members, it was no better than a lone soldier.
[Youthful Men's Association—Established]
"Yosh! We've got our organization!" Guy looked at the newly created group and quickly urged a few students to join.
"Guy-sensei, invite me quickly!" Lee was the most impatient of all.
"What a boring name! And why does it have 'Men' at the end? No female members allowed?" Tenten complained, though she still agreed to join.
[Youthful Men's Association Log:]
[Youth Forever has created an organization.]
[Weapon Lover has joined the organization.]
[In the Name of Youth has joined the organization.]
[Byakugan's Sight has joined the organization.]
"Huh? Neji joined too?" Lee looked at the last username with a surprised expression.
"Isn't Neji supposed to be in a Hyūga clan organization?" Tenten casually searched the keyword "Hyūga," and dozens of organizations popped up.
[Hyūga Main House], [Hyūga Branch House One], [Hyūga Branch House Two], [Hyūga Branch House Three]… and so on.
Seeing the endless numbered sequence, Tenten's sarcasm flared up.
No way was he joining these organizations!
"Youth… the Hyūga name sounds a lot like someone's fate," Neji said calmly.
"Wow, I'm so moved!" Guy suddenly burst into tears. "Neji, under my guidance, you finally understand the true essence of youth!"
"Huh? As expected of Guy-sensei!" Although Lee didn't understand, he nodded along enthusiastically.
Seeing the two of them about to hug and cry together, Tenten quickly interrupted.
"Wait! The four of us alone can't participate in the Heaven and Earth Battlefield, right?"
Duang!!
Guy and Lee shivered, snapped back to reality.
"We need at least five people, Guy-sensei!" Lee held his head in panic, his face turning pale.
"Don't, don't worry, Lee," Guy wiped cold sweat from his brow but tried to stay calm. "If we're just missing one person, we can easily find someone—like Kakashi and the others…"
"Hold on a second," Tenten raised her hand. "Guy-sensei, are you planning to steal members from Team Seven?"
Guy wilted like an eggplant left in the frost.
How could he even do that? Thinking carefully, wasn't it too late to try recruiting anyone now?
"Can summoning animals play the Ninja Mobile Game?" Neji suddenly asked, jolting everyone out of their thoughts.
"Right! I completely forgot about my eternal companion!" Guy's energy immediately returned.
He bit his finger and slammed it onto the ground. A huge turtle instantly appeared.
The turtle was entirely red, wearing a Konoha forehead protector around its neck, and holding a mobile phone in each claw.
"Guy?" The Ninja Turtle looked confused for a moment, then realized what was happening and angrily said, "Don't bother me! I'm in the middle of my ranking match!"
Can a turtle play the Ninja Mobile Game too? Tenten covered her mouth, almost blurting it out.
"Perfect! Please join our organization!" Lee bowed 90 degrees to the Ninja Turtle.
"What's this? I'm quite popular among the Ninja Turtle clan, but since you're asking so politely…" The turtle shook its head.
[Ninja Turtle has joined the organization.]
"Alright, partner, that's all for now. Go back." Guy ended the summoning technique.
"Guy, you…!" The Ninja Turtle vanished.
"Even with five members, if we fight a ten-person organization, we're still at a huge disadvantage." Guy crossed his arms and thought hard.
Hey, that turtle clearly wanted to curse just now! Tenten's eyes went dead.
"Look, Guy-sensei!" Lee suddenly shouted. "The chat channel is full of recruitment ads!"
"What?!" Guy exclaimed.
They quickly opened the channel, and a continuous stream of recruitment messages flashed before their eyes.
[Server Channel]
[BBQ Squad Leader: Recruiting! Recruiting! Providing three meals a day for every member of the organization!]
[Well-Filled Man: Hmm? Recruit me!]
[BBQ Squad Leader: No problem! Eat all the BBQ you want… Done! It's the Akimichi Clan!]
[White Clouds: Don't cause trouble, Choji! Nara is recruiting, all experts welcome.]
[Inuzuka's Future Hokage: Join our organization and receive a dog! Ninja dog included!]
[Head-Pat Guy: Why are all the big clans recruiting externally now?]
[Born to Laugh and Cry: Idiot, obviously they don't have enough people. Every expert is needed.]
[Village Ambition: The Shimura Clan organization has been established. Interested parties are welcome.]
[No Pressure Person: Sh-Shimura?]
[Konoha's Shadow: What's up?]
[No Pressure Person: Nothing!!]
[Konoha's Shadow: Hmph!]
[Konoha Root: Recruiting top 100 ranking match players. Compensation negotiable, rewards for signing up!]
[Former Anonymous Elder: Are Danzo's people stealing members?]
[Konoha's Shadow: Boldly, openly—any problem?]
[Yamanaka Flower: Ahem! Join my Yamanaka Clan, each member receives a flower!]
[Man with the Strongest Presence: Now nobody's joining. Want to know why…]
[Mask Shop Owner: No Hyūga members?]
[Hyūga Elder: Our Hyūga Clan has no shortage of members. Look to other ninja clans.]
[Shadow Rock Sculptor: Wow~ interesting! Anyone willing to learn a craft from me?]
[Exclusive Cloak Tailor: Idiot! Handing it to someone else… is meaningless. Must do it myself! This… this is… persistence!]
[Someone: Still that stubborn, huh, grandma.]
[Invincible Hokage: Naruto Uzumaki recruiting! Naruto Uzumaki recruiting! Naruto Uzumaki recruiting!]
The channel had been lively until Naruto appeared, and suddenly no one said a word.
It left Naruto completely stunned.
"Are you looking down on me or what! When I get first place, no one will be allowed in!"
Naruto fumed, waving the plastic bag in his hands, making a loud rustling sound.
"You loser, you forgot, our organization is already full," Sasuke said, carrying a plastic bag too.
Sasuke had just gone out to buy groceries and happened to run into Naruto leaving the Hokage office. They briefly talked about organizing members.
Sasuke had no objection to joining Naruto's organization—only that they should change the leader.
Naruto nearly attacked upon hearing that, but Sasuke said the leader should be a respected elder.
Naruto was still confused, and Sasuke didn't explain, instead handing him two plastic bags to buy groceries together.
And thus, the current situation came about.
"Sasuke, I'm done buying groceries. Here, I need to hurry to recruit members!" Naruto said anxiously.
"Don't rush." Sasuke tried to stop him.
"Don't rush? I'm the leader! I have to gather everyone! Otherwise, during the big organization battles, I'll just stand there like an idiot! Don't stop me!"
Sasuke simply let go of Naruto. As Naruto prepared to leave, he calmly said one sentence.
"My mom invites you to our house for dinner. Interested? Come. Not interested? Goodbye."
Naruto slowly put his foot down, turned around leisurely, scratched his head, and smiled sheepishly.
"Uh, well, I guess that's not impossible!"
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