To be honest, quite a few people were curious about the “notebook” Obito had bought from Asahi.
They kept glancing over at him…
People like Kakashi Hatake, Asuma Sarutobi, Genma Shiranui, Ebisu…
Rin Nohara was one of them.
Seeing Obito scratching his head and looking utterly defeated, the little girl couldn’t help but feel curious…
Taking advantage of the break, she turned around to face Obito sitting behind her and asked softly: “Obito-kun, may I take a look at those questions?”
Rin’s gentle voice reached Obito’s ears, and it was like a purification spell had instantly wiped away all his negative status effects…
He nodded frantically.
“Of course you can…”
However, he suddenly remembered something and scratched his head.
“Um, actually, let me ask Asahi first.
I can only show you if he says it’s okay…”
This was an unwritten rule.
In Konoha, knowledge was considered private property.
Just like a unique jutsu taught by a master, you couldn’t just share it with others without the owner’s permission.
“Oh right,” Rin stuck out her tongue slightly, blushing a little.
She was just so curious that she forgot she needed Asahi’s consent first…
It wasn’t like she meant to be rude.
Seeing Rin’s cute expression, Obito’s heart skipped a beat.
“I’ll go ask him right now!”
He rushed over to Asahi in a flash and asked for permission…
“Sure, go ahead.
As long as they don’t copy it down, anyone can look at it.” Asahi didn’t mind at all.
Let whoever wanted to see it, see it.
This was basically free advertising, right?
If it really worked and improved grades, maybe others would buy it from him too.
Imagine if everyone in the class had a copy…
or better yet, the whole academy!
Wouldn’t he be rich?
As for the questions being copied and spread around…
Asahi figured it probably wouldn’t happen.
During this time, he had learned that Konoha did indeed have something similar to “intellectual property rights.”
Ordinary people wouldn’t dare to pirate knowledge; it was equivalent to theft.
If caught, you might get invited to the Anbu headquarters for a “chat.”
The punishment wasn’t severe, but the shame was unbearable.
The village wasn’t that big; word spread fast.
You’d never be able to show your face in public again…
Returning to his seat, Obito Uchiha excitedly shared the good news.
“Rin!
Asahi said it’s okay to show others, as long as we don’t copy it down!
I’ve actually solved a few problems already, we can discuss them together!”
Just moments ago, he had hated the very idea of “studying drills” and cursed himself for being stupid enough to buy them…
But now, Obito felt nothing but relief and excitement.
He actually got a chance to talk to Rin!
“Mm, thank you, Obito-kun!” Rin Nohara gave him a sweet smile.
She was genuinely curious about Asahi’s questions.
If they really could help improve grades, she thought she might get a set for herself too.
Her grades weren’t bad, hovering around the upper-middle range.
She couldn’t compare to true geniuses, but she worked hard and never slacked off!
“Hehe…” Obito scratched his head, his heart melting.
This feeling was just too good.
He handed the notebook over.
“Here, Rin, you look first.”
“Okay, thank you!” Rin nodded gently, took the book, and began to examine it carefully.
Since her grades were better than Obito’s, the earlier, simpler questions didn’t trouble her.
However…
she soon noticed the answers Obito had written during class…
They were all wrong!!
She was too kind to point it out and embarrass him.
She’d let him find out on his own.
As she continued reading, her delicate brows quickly furrowed.
Starting from about the tenth question, she began to get lost, staring blankly at the page…
The difficulty is really high…
This shouldn’t be theory for first-year students.
Asahi-kun really is a genius…
Rin couldn’t help but sigh.
Asahi truly lived up to his name; he was already on a completely different level…
Although she didn’t look at him with the same fanatical admiration as some of the other girls, she was definitely curious about him.
After all…
well, someone who was handsome and top of the class was bound to attract the attention of girls their age!
Maybe I should buy a copy from Asahi-kun too.
It really seems like it would help…
Rin thought to herself.
The price wasn’t too expensive either.
It cost about as much as a C-rank jutsu scroll, which her family could easily afford.
Returning the notebook to Obito, Rin smiled warmly and said softly, “Thank you, Obito-kun.
If you can understand these questions, it will really help your grades a lot.
I think I’m going to buy a set from Asahi-kun too!”
“R-Really?” Obito actually…
kind of wanted to keep sharing the same book with her.
But he was too shy to say it.
Instead, he thought of an excuse to spend more time with her.
He stammered, “T-Then…
maybe we can study together later?
“Mm…” Rin had a gentle personality and didn’t refuse.
She just smiled.
“Sure!
That sounds like a great idea!”
Obito instantly became energized.
“R-Really?!
I’ll do my best to solve them!”
Not wanting to crush his confidence, the considerate girl just smiled and nodded.
“Mhm…”
Class began and ended; the bell rang for break time.
“Hello, Asahi-kun…”
Having made up her mind, Rin walked over to Asahi’s desk.
She blinked her bright eyes.
Up close, she realized he looked even more handsome…
She spoke softly.
“May I buy a set of questions from you too?
I think they would be very helpful for me.”
“Classmate Rin wants one too?” Looking at her, Asahi thought she was just as cute as Kurenai.
Both were adorable little lolis.
Especially those two marks on her cheeks; they made her look even cuter!
As a businessman, how could he turn away a customer?
He grinned broadly.
“Of course!
I have plenty left.
The price is the same as what Obito paid.”
“Friendly price, fair for everyone!
You won’t get ripped off!
And if you can’t solve them, I even offer two rounds of after-sales service!”
“After-sales service?” Rin tilted her head cutely.
“Does that mean explaining the answers like a teacher?”
Asahi wore the smile of a honest merchant.
“Exactly!
Isn’t that thoughtful?
But remember, it’s limited to two times only…”
That’s right.
Selling the questions was just step one of making money.
Step two was selling the solutions!
That costs extra!
For the harder questions, not to mention these first-graders, even adults would probably struggle…
Asahi was a professional when it came to making a profit!!
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