Future Yuji Itadori Joins the Chat Group Chapter 17: As Expected of the Group Leader

"Waaaaah, Itadori, waaaaah, thank you!"

A minute later, Aqua was kneeling on the ground, weeping bitterly, her body covered in Giant Toad sli.

Once Yuji Itadori confird with Sato Kazuma that Aqua had indeed been swallowed by the Giant Toad, he quickly activated his Cursed Technique and rescued her from within the beast.

"Hey, hey, hey, could you stop causing trouble for others... You stink, Aqua!"

Sato Kazuma looked at Aqua with a face full of disgust.

"It's okay now, don't worry."

Yuji Itadori squatted down, comforting Aqua as if he were coaxing a child.

"Waaaaah, Kazuma, look at him! Waaaaah!!!!"

As she spoke, the sli-covered Aqua stood up, intending to give Yuji Itadori a hug—

However, she was punched away by Sato Kazuma the mont she rose.

"You're filthy! Don't you dare get near the Group Leader!"

Sato Kazuma said sharply.

...

Soon, the target number for the request was reached—in reality, Itadori had handled basically all of them.

"Great! Let's head back quickly!"

Aqua, who had been sulking just minutes ago because of Sato Kazuma's behavior, instantly broke into a smile.

"Once we're back, we can collect the reward and have a massive feast!"

"What are you saying! Did you do anything this ti besides holding us back! All the reward money should go to the Group Leader!"

Sato Kazuma looked at Aqua, speechless, and let out a helpless sigh.

"It's fine. The reward doesn't an much to , and I originally ca here just to help out."

A smile appeared on Yuji Itadori's face.

"Speaking of which, the Group Leader can stay here for twenty-four hours, right?"

Sato Kazuma shifted his gaze to Yuji Itadori.

"Yeah."

"That's perfect! You have to stay tonight! Our Adventurer's Guild holds a celebratory banquet in the evenings!"

Sato Kazuma said with a laugh.

"Co to think of it, would the Group Leader consider registering as an adventurer too?"

"An adventurer?"

"It's just an identity, like a job application. Usually, no one really breathes down your neck; accepting requests is entirely up to your own will. The basic process is picking up a request at the guild and returning there to collect the reward after completion."

"I see. It's a bit similar to gas and ani. I'll consider it. Have you two always been taking requests like this?"

"...No... mostly we've just been doing manual labor..."

As Sato Kazuma said this, it felt as if all the strength and spirit had drained from his body.

"That's great! I actually have an idea!"

Right then, Aqua's eyes suddenly lit up beside them.

"Hey, hey, hey! Kazuma, let's recruit companions too!"

"...Is anyone really going to want to party up with novice adventurers like us who don't even have decent equipnt..."

"Isn't Itadori right here! Oh no, I an Group Leader Yuji!"

Aqua looked at Yuji Itadori, her tone completely changing.

"I was already your companion to begin with."

Yuji Itadori said with a smile.

Looking at Yuji Itadori's gentle expression, Aqua was almost moved to tears.

"The difference is staggering. Look at him, then look at yourself, Kazuma. The difference is truly staggering!"

"What does that have to do with ! You're the one who didn't even believe in the Chat Group at first!"

Sato Kazuma shook his head as he spoke.

"Besides, this ti the Group Leader can only stay for twenty-four hours. Afterward, he has to check-in to get points. That's the equivalent of him only being able to co once every ten days!!! Unless there are other ways to get points later. But you do have a point; we're shorthanded with just the two of us. We definitely need more reliable teammates... but the problem is the recruitnt..."

"Don't worry, I'm an top-tier Archpriest! No matter what team it is, they'd surely be falling over themselves to have join! If I do a bit of recruiting, people will definitely co!"

Aqua patted her chest with supre confidence.

Soon, Yuji Itadori and the others arrived back at the guild and imdiately went to the front desk to submit the request.

Luna, the young lady in charge of the front desk, looked at the two in front of her with a smile.

Beneath her long blonde hair was a cute face. She was tall with an impressive figure, and her fair, straight legs were visible beneath a short blue skirt.

"Thanks for the hard work!"

Luna had a deep impression of these two.

Aqua had previously tested at the guild as having the aptitude to be an Archpriest, making her quite a hot prospect.

As for Sato Kazuma, his intelligence and luck were just a tiny bit above average.

Furthermore, after becoming adventurers, these two had been doing nothing but manual labor, and only today had they accepted a monster subjugation request for the first ti.

It was suspected that this was because they couldn't afford weapons and equipnt.

After all, these two were always getting carried away and treating everyone to drinks and food every night, spending all their money every single ti.

"Oh, and who is this?"

Luna's gaze fell upon Yuji Itadori; it was a completely unfamiliar face.

"Oh, this is Senior Itadori! Thanks to him, we were able to complete this quest smoothly!"

Sato Kazuma imdiately and enthusiastically introduced Yuji Itadori's identity to everyone.

"It seems he's not a registered adventurer."

"I'm indeed not an adventurer. I need to register, right?"

Yuji Itadori asked with so curiosity.

After all, he used to enjoy watching TV and ani, so he was sowhat interested in these things.

"Yes. Well then, would you like to register as an adventurer?"

"I'll register, then."

Yuji Itadori replied. Sato Kazuma had explained the details earlier; registering wouldn't have any negative impact, but would instead allow him to better accept requests and help others.

Even though he might not be able to visit this world frequently in the future, Yuji Itadori always believed he should help others to the best of his ability.

Even sixty-eight years later, he had not changed.

"There's a registration fee. Should it be deducted directly from the reward for this mission?"

"No need, I brought so funds with ... though I don't know if they can be used."

As Yuji Itadori spoke, he opened his Group Inventory and took out a few items—

So gold and silver jewelry. The brilliance was so bright it was almost blinding to Aqua and Sato Kazuma.

Currency and money would definitely differ between worlds, but based on Yuji Itadori's past experience with shows and gas, gems and gold were generally valuable in most worlds. So, he had specifically brought so along this ti.

The one thing Yuji Itadori lacked least was wealth and jewelry.