"No, you must learn, or else I won't take you."
"Fine, I'll learn then~"
Those who had seen Naruto's previous Seduction Technique thought he was ridiculously flirtatious, but the current Seduction Technique was ridiculously cute.
"Naruto-kun, let's work hard together. I don't know how to play an instrument either, so let's learn together."
"Okay, let's learn together."
"Each of you pick an instrument you like. Also, here are the music scores; you can try them out yourselves first."
Kano pulled out a scroll from her leg holster and unfurled it. One by one, instruments appeared.
"Are there any easy ones? I want to pick first!"
Naruto was the first to rush forward, but he was immediately grabbed back by Kano.
"Go in order, take them one by one. These are my precious instruments, so don't break them. Be careful when using them. Also, Naruto picks last."
"Unfair!"
"It's very fair. Letting a boy join the band is already breaking the rules. If you don't listen, I won't let you play with us. Also, when performing, you must use the Seduction Technique to turn into Naruko."
"No problem, Transform! Kano-oneesama~ I'm the most obedient~"
Naruto felt no shame at all as he turned into a loli and blended into the group of girls. Only Hinata and Kano didn't mind this behavior.
Sasuke scanned the instruments and walked over to Kano.
"Do we have to pick too?"
Sasuke felt that learning an instrument wasn't a big deal; it was just for this one time anyway.
"No, you and Neji are going to dance."
"Dance?...!!!!" Sasuke's eyes widened instantly as he took several steps back. "If you make me do *that* kind of dance, I'm quitting! Even if you beat me into a hospital with serious injuries, I won't do that kind of dance."
Sasuke remembered the dance Kano did after the second stage of the Chunin Exams. It was demonic, brainwashing, and shameful!
At his mention, even Kano and Karin, who had already forgotten about it, instantly turned red in the face.
"It's not that! It's not that! If you mention it again, I'll hit you!"
"Kano-chan won't beat you into serious injuries. Even if she does, she'll help heal you."
Naruto chimed in out of nowhere, and Sasuke immediately hesitated.
Shame or pain—there were only two paths for him to choose from. As Sasuke desperately thought about whether there was another way, he finally found a third path.
He could just die.
Yeah, maybe dying would be easier.
"It's not that! I'll choreograph a new dance for you, not the previous one. Don't worry, it'll definitely be cool!"
"I want to dance too!"
Naruto volunteered again. He had also done the awkward dance last time, but he had fun, so he wanted to try it again this time.
"Just performing is time-consuming enough. Do you really want to dance?"
"Ah, well, then just a short segment."
I didn't expect Naruto to be so addicted to dancing. I hope nothing goes wrong then.
"Alright, but you'll have to practice twice as hard."
The six girls and three boys intensified their rehearsals in the short time they had. Naruto even used the Harem Technique to double his training.
During this period, Kano not only had to direct their performance but also customize performance outfits. Everyone needed a custom one, and the styles had to be unified.
Kano also took the opportunity to customize a set of Akatsuki's red cloud robes, using the photos she'd had the system take last time. Although Naruto was clumsy at first and completely clueless about instruments, he practiced very hard and eventually learned to use the guitar Kano frequently used.
Regarding the band's lead singer, Kano was definitely one of them, and another lead singer had to be chosen. Surprisingly, the best singer turned out to be Naruto!
Could it be the power of Talk-no-Jutsu?
It's possible.
As the day gradually approached, they all finished their rehearsals. Soon, the appointed day arrived, and they were to set off for the Land of Fire.
Everyone gathered at the village entrance, each carrying a backpack containing only some daily necessities. The instruments and performance outfits were stored in scrolls for safety.
Only Kano had bags upon bags, clearly filled with daily necessities, changes of clothes, snacks, pastries, and fruit. In short, all sorts of random things.
"Why did Kano bring so much..."
Before Neji could finish his sentence, Sasuke covered his mouth.
"Don't ask. If you do, someone will be sad, and that includes you."
Neji was full of question marks.
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