When Pakura, Uzumaki Kushina, and Obito heard that Shendai wanted to crash the charity event to ask the villagers for donations, their expressions instantly turned into looks of disdain.
Pakura mocked him, "You really have the nerve, don't you? Charity events are held because the children in orphanages have a hard life, but what about you? You eat well and sleep well every day; what do you need donations for? I'm begging you, it's okay to be a little less shameless!"
Shendai gave a 'humph' and said, "How is my life not hard? Back in the day, before my teeth had even fully grown, I had to hold a bun harder than a rock and gnaw on it, and the water I drank was mixed with sand. Why should I be embarrassed?"
Rin Nohara asked in confusion, "But didn't you say that was when you were little? Isn't your life quite comfortable now?"
Shendai argued, "Does the present erase my past hardships? You don't need to persuade me. I don't care; I've already decided. I must attend this charity event. I'm relying on the charity event to make a profit for my shop's startup capital, then find some people to invest, and finally, I'll be ready to open the shop."
"Now, your task is to listen carefully to my speech and give me your feedback. Just let me know if it's emotional enough, moving enough, or touching enough."
Obito and the others wanted to say something, but Uzumaki Kushina stopped them.
Uzumaki Kushina crossed her arms and leaned back on the sofa, looking at Shendai with an expression that was thirty percent mocking and seventy percent contemptuous, saying, "Let him finish his performance first."
Shendai coughed and cleared his throat before starting to read.
"Ahem, I'll skip the self-introduction part and go straight to the story. My parents were the elite of the elite in Sunagakure. They loved me very much and always brought me delicious food whenever they returned. We lived very happily. However, good times don't last. Five years later, my parents sacrificed their lives for their Village to protect it..."
Uzumaki Kushina whispered to Pakura beside her, "Didn't Shendai say his parents sacrificed themselves while on a mission when he was less than two years old? Where did this 'five years' come from?"
Pakura was also confused, "I don't know either."
The rest of the story Shendai read was just a modified version of Uzumaki Naruto's story.
It went like this: he possessed a Bloodline Limit and was bullied as a monster; even dogs passing by would kick him. Then, he tried to use pranks to gain everyone's approval, but it was useless; everyone just hated him even more.
Although life beat him down, he still loved life and wanted to contribute to the Village.
In the end, he was betrayed by the Village, felt extremely disappointed, and thought his life would just end like that.
However, there was a turning point. He was saved by the current Hokage, Minato Namikaze, found redemption, and joined the loving family of Konoha.
Shendai said in a passionate voice, "Therefore... I am determined to serve Konoha! To repay Hokage-sama! To repay Konoha Village! To repay all the villagers! I will shine and contribute all my strength to Konoha! If I could receive everyone's charitable donations, then I would be able to serve Konoha even better! How is it? Isn't it powerful and sonorous, fully displaying the true colors of a man? Do you feel like donating?"
Pakura, Uzumaki Kushina, and Obito all had extremely strange expressions.
If they didn't know the truth, they would have actually believed him.
The five of them looked at each other.
In the moment their eyes met, the five of them seemed to have a telepathic connection, both realizing what the others were thinking.
All five nodded simultaneously, having reached a common decision.
Uzumaki Kushina looked at Shendai with a forced smile and said, "Shendai, it's really great that you asked us to listen to your speech first."
Shendai asked expectantly, "Did I give a good speech? Is there anything that needs to be changed?"
Pakura also said with a smile that didn't reach her eyes, "Your speech was truly excellent, powerful and sonorous, fully displaying the true colors of a man. I was so moved listening to it; it doesn't need any changes."
Shendai scratched his head, "Is it that good? This is just my first draft. I didn't expect the first draft to be this great. It seems I have the talent to be a great writer~"
Kakashi mocked, "Your genius is truly reflected in every aspect~"
Obito also said sarcastically, "If Shendai is going to be a great writer in the future, wouldn't getting your autograph now be very collectible?"
Rin Nohara covered her mouth, trying her best not to let Shendai see her holding back laughter, her voice squeezed out from between her teeth, "Shendai... Good luck."
Shendai tilted his head and muttered, "Am I really that good? Hmm... I am just that good. Why would I doubt myself on this point? So..."
Shendai opened his pocket, "How about you guys donate a little to me first, and I'll give you each an autograph, how about that?"
"Ah, the ingredients for dinner aren't ready yet. I have to go prepare them."
"Kushina-neesan, I'll help you."
"I have to go train."
"Me too. Rin, want to go together?"
"Sure."
In the blink of an eye, Uzumaki Kushina and the other four had all gone to do their own things.
Shendai's mouth twitched.
How stingy, at least give a little!
"Tch, I don't care about your pocket change. I'll go revise it again, make the sob story even more tragic, and then I'll collect more donations."
Shendai returned to his own house next door, locked himself in his room, and prepared to properly revise his speech draft.
The day the charity event began arrived quickly.
"Pakura, how do I look?"
Pakura looked at Shendai, and upon seeing his appearance, her face immediately wrinkled, "What's wrong? Who beat you up?"
Shendai was wearing tattered clothes and was dirty, looking exactly like a refugee.
Shendai said confidently, "That's the effect I wanted. After all, what person in need of donations would dress up all fancy and bright? Also, I've revised the speech draft three times and even added your storyline, making it even more tragic. Next, watch my performance!"
Pakura pursed her lips and said to Shendai, "Shendai, everyone is waiting for you next door. Go meet up with everyone first."
Shendai was now immersed in his upcoming speech and nodded, "Okay, let them critique my outfit too."
Pakura brought Shendai to the house next door. As soon as they entered, Pakura gave a wink to Uzumaki Kushina.
Subsequently, Pakura used the Instantaneous Body Technique and disappeared from the spot.
"Eh?"
Shendai was stunned for a moment, not understanding why Pakura suddenly used the Instantaneous Body Technique.
Meanwhile, Uzumaki Kushina used the Instantaneous Body Technique to appear in front of Shendai, a cryptic smile on her face, "Sorry, Shendai."
"Sealing!"
Uzumaki Kushina slapped her palm onto Shendai's abdomen. Sealing formulas appeared on Shendai's body, and he was instantly unable to move or gather Chakra.
Shendai fell straight to the ground.
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