Naruto: Naruto's Uchiha girlfriend is too arrogant

Naruto, carrying a lunchbox and wearing a sincere smile, came to the back of the classroom and stopped in front of Shikamaru and Choji.

"You're Shikamaru and Choji, right? I'm Naruto Uzumaki. Would you like to have lunch together?"

Shikamaru raised his eyelids and slowly sized up Naruto. "Yeah, I know you. The one who was really good in taijutsu class yesterday."

His gaze swept past Naruto's shoulder, glancing at Satsuki who sat alone in his seat. "Aren't you going to eat with Satsuki?"

The atmosphere in the classroom shifted subtly. Many boys' eyes unconsciously drifted towards the empty seat next to Zuo Yue, but no one dared to step forward rashly. The strength Zuo Yue had displayed in yesterday's physical training class instilled awe in these peers.

Naruto glanced back at Satsuki. "It's alright," he said with a smile, turning back to her. "I'll spend more time with her later. How should I put it..."

He scratched his cheek. "I think you two are really nice people, and I'd like to get to know you."

Choji's hand, which was unpacking his bento, suddenly stopped. An expression of disbelief appeared on his face. Because of his size, he had been teased by other children since childhood, but Shikamaru had never looked down on him. Being told something like "You seem like a nice person" was an experience he had never had before.

Choji's voice held a cautious, tentative tone. "Really?... Um, don't you think my figure... is a bit plump?"

Naruto flashed a bright smile: "Plump? This body type is more suitable for you, isn't it?"

"I know you're from the Akimichi clan, right?" Naruto said, opening his bento box. "For you, your physique is like a 'power reserve.' Without that reserve, you can't possibly defeat your enemies."

Shikamaru was somewhat relieved to hear this speech. Choji had finally made a friend, and he must be very happy. Sure enough, Choji looked at Naruto with a touched expression.

"And... I really envy you in this respect. The more you eat, the stronger you become; it's practically the best physique in the world."

Choji's eyes welled up with tears. His voice trembled slightly. "Really... Thank you, Naruto, I'm so happy!"

His heart pounded with joy as his weight, which had been the subject of ridicule for years, was affirmed so positively for the first time.

"Okay!" Naruto nodded happily, pushing the bento box between the two of them. "By the way, I made lunch myself. Want to try some? I'd be really happy if my new friend liked my cooking."

"Is that alright? Okay! Then I won't stand on ceremony."

Choji clasped his hands together, bowed solemnly to Naruto, and his face was full of gratitude.

Naruto picked up a piece of golden-brown fried food with his chopsticks and gently placed it in Choji's bento box. "Want to try some?"

"Is this... some kind of fried food?" Choji carefully picked up the fried food and took a small bite—crunch.

A crisp crackling sound fills the mouth, followed by the burst of juicy chicken between the teeth, and even more surprising is the unique crispy texture of the outer layer—with the distinctive aroma of potatoes.

"This outer layer is... potato chips?!" Choji stared wide-eyed at the half-eaten fried chicken nugget in his hand, his eyes wide with disbelief. The crushed potato chips perfectly coated the tender, juicy chicken.

Naruto nodded. This dish was a perfect solution. The potato chips were mashed into a batter and then used to make fried chicken nuggets. This kind of American food is high in calories, and Naruto found it a bit greasy, but it was just right for the Akimichi clan.

"This is so delicious! To think of wrapping potato chips around fried chicken nuggets! Naruto, are you a genius?"

"Really? You can have all of these if you like." Naruto smiled and moved the remaining potato chips and fried chicken from the bento box to Choji's side. "I accidentally made too much when I was trying to make it yesterday, and I was worried about not being able to finish it."

Choji was so moved he almost cried, and carefully accepted the gift with his chopsticks.

As the sun began to set, the laughter in the classroom gradually faded. Naruto, Shikamaru, and Choji's lunchtime came to an end amidst pleasant conversation. Naruto packed up his lunchbox, a wistful smile still on his face.

"Oh, right," Naruto suddenly suggested, "How about we go get ramen for lunch tomorrow? It's on me! Ichiraku Ramen is the best in Konoha!"

Choji's eyes widened immediately upon hearing this, his face filled with emotion. He excitedly patted his broad chest. "Since Naruto is treating us to ramen tomorrow, then tonight I'll treat us to yakiniku!"

Shikamaru lazily watched his two enthusiastic friends and sighed helplessly. "Ah~ this is troublesome... but since you two have said so..."

After saying goodbye to the two, Naruto walked down the corridor back to his seat, feeling exceptionally happy. Just then, the long-awaited notification sound rang in his mind.

【Ding! 】

[Congratulations, host! You have established a Level 2 bond with the original character "Akimichi Choji"!]

Points earned: 200!

[Congratulations, host! You have established an initial bond with the original character "Nara Shikamaru"!]

Points earned: 100!

Naruto's lips unconsciously curled into a smile, and his eyes gleamed with excitement. He succeeded!

He cheered inwardly. These two partners, who had formed the "truancy team" with him and Ya in the original work, had now successfully established a friendship.

Although the bond level is not high yet, given time, this friendship will surely grow stronger.

He glanced back at Shikamaru and Choji, who were still chatting at the back of the classroom. From now on, he just needed to let their friendship deepen naturally…

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