To be honest, quite a few people were interested in the "notebook" that Obito Uchiha had bought from Akira. From time to time, their gazes drifted toward Obito…
Such as Kakashi Hatake, Asuma Sarutobi, Shiranui Genma, Ebisu, and others…
Rin Nohara was also one of them. Seeing Obito scratching his head and on the verge of collapse, the little girl couldn't help but grow curious…
During recess—
She turned around and gently asked the Obito sitting behind her in a soft voice, "Obito-kun, can I take a look at those questions?"
Rin's gentle voice entered Obito's ears—where he was still wearing his "painful mask"—and made his body tremble, as if he had been cleansed and all negative buffs removed…
He nodded hurriedly. "Of course you can…"
But then he thought of something and scratched his head. "Uh, I'd better ask Akira first. I can only show it to you after getting his permission…"
This was an unspoken rule.
Knowledge in Konoha was a very private matter.
For example, if a teacher taught a unique ninjutsu, without that person's consent, it couldn't be privately passed on to others.
"Oh, right." Rin stuck out her tongue, her face slightly red.
She had been too curious and forgot that she needed Akira's permission…
She didn't mean it on purpose.
Rin's cute expression made Obito's heart beat even faster. He quickly said, "Then I'll go ask Akira!"
In a puff of smoke, he ran over to Akira and asked about it…
"That's fine. As long as no one copies it, anyone can look," Akira said indifferently. Let anyone look if they wanted.
This was also a form of advertising, wasn't it?
If it truly improved grades, maybe others would also come to buy the question set from him.
By then, everyone in the class would have one—no, aim bigger—the entire Ninja Academy would have one.
Wouldn't he make a fortune?
As for the questions being copied and spread around, Akira felt that probably wouldn't happen.
During this time, he had learned that Konoha actually had something similar to "intellectual property rights."
Ordinary people wouldn't commit knowledge piracy. That was equivalent to theft. If discovered, they would be invited to the ANBU for tea. The punishment wasn't severe, but it was humiliating.
The village wasn't that big. News spread easily. It would be too embarrassing to face others…
Returning to his seat, Obito excitedly delivered the good news. "Rin, Akira said you can look, but you can't copy it for others. I've already solved a few questions—let's discuss them together!"
Just moments ago, he had deeply hated the act of "grinding questions," even secretly scolding himself for being foolish enough to buy such a thing…
But now, his heart was filled only with excitement and joy.
He actually had a chance to talk with Rin!
This was amazing!!
"Oh, thank you, Obito-kun!" Rin showed a cute smile. She was genuinely curious about Akira's questions.
If they truly helped improve grades, she felt she could buy a copy herself.
Her grades weren't bad—slightly above average—but she couldn't compare to true geniuses. Still, she would work hard and never slack off!
"Hehe…" Obito scratched his head, his heart melting. This feeling was wonderful.
He handed the notebook to Rin. "Rin, you look first."
"Okay, thank you!" Rin nodded lightly and carefully began reading.
Her grades were better than Obito's. The earlier, simpler questions didn't seem difficult to her. Hmm… she even noticed that the few questions Obito had done during class…
Were all wrong!!
Embarrassed to say it out loud, she decided to let him discover that himself. Rin was very considerate.
As she continued reading, her small brows quickly furrowed.
Starting from around the tenth question, she began to struggle, her face showing confusion…
'The difficulty is so high. This shouldn't be theory that first-year students are supposed to learn. Akira-kun really is a genius…' Rin couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
Akira truly deserved the title of genius. He was already on a completely different level from them…
Although she didn't admire him with the same fanatic enthusiasm as some other girls, she was still curious about Akira.
After all… someone who was good-looking and had excellent grades would naturally attract attention from peers of the opposite sex!
'Maybe I should also buy a copy from Akira-kun. It really seems helpful for improving grades…' Rin thought to herself.
The price wasn't too expensive—about the cost of a C-rank ninjutsu scroll. Her family could afford it.
She returned the notebook to Obito and smiled gently. "Thank you, Obito-kun. If these questions can be understood, they'll be very helpful for improving grades. I'm planning to buy a copy from Akira-kun too!"
"I-is that so?" Obito actually… wanted to read from the same notebook with Rin.
But he was too shy to say it.
Thinking of another excuse to interact with her, he stammered, "Th-then… in the future we can discuss the questions more. Two people together will definitely solve them faster than one, and we can compare answers too!"
"Mm…" Rin had a gentle personality and didn't refuse his suggestion. She simply smiled. "That would be even better!"
Obito immediately became full of energy. "R-really? I'll work hard to solve these questions!"
Not wanting to damage Obito's confidence, Rin just smiled and nodded. "Mm…"
Class, end. Recess, free time.
"Um… hello, Akira-kun…"
Having already decided to buy a copy, Rin Nohara walked up to Akira's desk. Blinking her bright eyes and leaning slightly closer, she found that Akira seemed even more handsome up close…
Her voice was soft and gentle. "May I also buy a copy of the questions from you? I think they would really help my grades."
"Rin also wants one?" Looking at her, Akira felt that her cuteness was no less than Kurenai's.
Both were adorable little lolis.
Especially the two markings on her cheeks—they made her even cuter!
As a businessman, how could Akira refuse when business came knocking?
He smiled brightly. "Of course. I still have copies. The price is the same as Obito's."
"Friendship price, no cheating. If you can't solve them, I also provide two after-sales services!"
"After-sales service?" Rin tilted her head cutely. "Like a teacher explaining the answers?"
Akira revealed a friendly yet slightly sly merchant's smile. "That's right. Isn't that thoughtful? But after-sales service is limited to two times…"
That's right. Selling question sets was only the first step in making money. The second step was selling solution strategies—for a price!
Some of the later questions—let alone these first-year kids—even adults might struggle t
o solve them…
Making money—Akira considered himself a professional!
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