In Naruto: Reborn with a Chat Group-Chapter 162 - 160: It’s Time For You To Feel Pain, Sasuke

After returning to Tazuna's house, Makoto saw Kakashi putting Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura through training.

He had them practicing tree climbing and water walking, basic chakra control exercises.

The moment Naruto spotted Makoto coming back, he ran over, yelling loud enough for the whole village to hear.

"Makoto! Where the hell did you run off to?! Don't tell me you snuck out for some good food! That's messed up, man!"

He stomped his foot, looking genuinely betrayed.

"You actually went and ate something delicious without me?! I thought we were friends!"

Makoto chuckled at Naruto's dramatic reaction and casually replied, "Relax, I didn't go out to eat. I went out to, uh... pick up some money."

He smirked and added, "And guess what? I hit the jackpot."

Naruto squinted at him suspiciously. "Tch! Yeah, right. Like I'm supposed to believe you just found money lying around?"

Makoto shrugged. "I'm serious. I really did go out to pick up money. If you don't believe me, ask these two."

He gestured toward Zabuza and Haku, who were standing nearby.

Naruto glanced at them, still skeptical. "Oi! Shirtless old man... and, uh... handsome guy, did he really go out to pick up money?"

Zabuza crossed his arms and nodded. "Yep. Boss took us with him to collect some cash."

Upon hearing that, Naruto's jaw nearly hit the floor.

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"Makoto! Quick! How much money did you actually pick up?"

His eyes sparkled with anticipation. "And more importantly, how much barbecue can we buy with it?!"

Makoto smirked. "Barbecue? Naruto, you're thinking too small. Way too small!"

He held up a finger dramatically. "Let me tell you, I just picked up one billion ryo."

Naruto froze. "...WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY?!!"

His scream echoed so loudly that Kakashi, Sasuke, and Sakura, who had been training nearby, immediately stopped what they were doing and turned to stare at them in confusion.

Makoto sighed as he saw their puzzled expressions.

So, he explained the whole situation, how he had liberated Gato's fortune. By the time he finished, everyone was stunned. Even Naruto had nothing but praise for Makoto.

"That Gato guy was a total scumbag. Honestly, you did the world a favor!"

Kakashi gave Makoto a long look before sighing. "One billion ryo...?" His lazy expression barely changed, but there was a hint of disbelief in his tone.

"At this point, you might actually be the richest guy in Konoha. This is insane."

Sasuke, for once, was too shocked to act cool.

"One billion ryo?! That's... that's about the same as my clan's entire inheritance, including all the buildings and land, combined!"

Naruto, meanwhile, had completely different priorities.

He grabbed Makoto's shoulders, shaking him excitedly.

"This is amazing! Forget a lot of barbecue, we've got enough for a lifetime supply!"

Naruto pumped his fist in excitement. "Makoto! When we get back to the village, you have to treat me to a feast for three days and three nights!"

Makoto just chuckled, but Kakashi sighed, rubbing his temples. Thanks to Makoto, his chakra control lesson had been completely derailed. Not that it really mattered. Sakura had already mastered tree climbing the moment she tried it. Sasuke was close behind.

Only Naruto...well, let's just say Kakashi had a headache watching him. The guy still hadn't figured it out.

So, being the responsible teacher that he was, Kakashi decided to just give them the day off.

Which meant Naruto, Sasuke, and Makoto, the three idiots, naturally grouped up again.

Makoto casually waved Zabuza and Haku away.

"You two, go talk about love or something."

Kakashi yawned and strolled back inside. He was still recovering from using the Sharingan so much, and honestly, his kidneys weren't exactly in top shape.

That left just one person standing alone.

Sakura.

She glanced at her so-called teammates huddled together, whispering and scheming like they were their own separate unit.

'Am I not part of Team 7? Why do those three look like they are the same team?!'

Her eye twitched. 'Damn it! The guy I like is ignoring me, and the guy who likes me is also ignoring me! How did this become my life?!'

Makoto leaned in, looking at Naruto and Sasuke with a smirk. "So, you two said you wanted to get stronger, right? Well... I've got an idea."

Instantly, their eyes lit up.

"Makoto! Spill it! How are you gonna make me stronger?!" Naruto asked eagerly.

"Shut up, idiot," Sasuke snapped. "Let him talk."

Makoto's smirk widened as he turned to Sasuke.

"Sasuke, before anything else, let me make you feel pain first."

Sasuke raised an eyebrow. "Hah? What the hell are you talking about?"

Makoto didn't answer. He simply met Sasuke's gaze.

And in the next moment, Sasuke's world changed.

Sasuke was no longer in Tazuna's house. He was inside an illusion. But he didn't know that.

In this world, their mission had been successfully completed, and Team 7 was on their way back to Konoha. Everyone was relaxed, chatting and laughing.

Then, Kakashi's head flew off his shoulders.

Time froze.

Blood sprayed into the air.

Sasuke's breath caught in his throat. His mind refused to process what he had just witnessed.

"Kakashi-sensei...?" His voice came out weak, disbelieving.

And before anyone could react, a hooded figure suddenly appeared behind Sakura.

A kunai flashed.

Her head fell.

"SAKURA!!!" Panic flooded Sasuke's body as the world around him spiraled into chaos.

'What the hell is happening?! The mission was already over, why is this happening now?!'

Zabuza and Haku tried to fight back, but within seconds, they too were executed, their bodies hitting the ground lifelessly.

Only three remained.

Makoto, Naruto, and Sasuke stood back to back, their breathing ragged, their hands clenched into fists.

Makoto's expression was grim as he glared at the shadowy figure before them.

"Who the hell are you?!" he demanded. "Why won't you show your face?! Why are you doing this?!"

The figure let out a low chuckle, then slowly pulled back his hood.

Underneath was a man with dark, piercing eyes, a solemn face, and the unmistakable crest of the Uchiha clan.

Makoto, in the illusion, didn't recognize him.

"Who are you?!"

But Sasuke did, his blood ran cold, his breath came in shallow gasp and his hands trembled at his sides.

Then, something inside him snapped.

His face twisted with pure rage as his eyes widened in horror and fury.

"You...!" his voice shook and his nails dug into his palms.

"YOU BASTARD!!!" his Sharingan flared to life, spinning wildly.

"I'LL KILL YOU!!!"

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