"Unqualified." Sasuke frowned. What kind of ninja would be afraid to even make a move?
"Don't be so cold. Those two would make good friends."
Sasuke didn't understand. One didn't dare to attack, and the other conceded defeat directly. What was good about that?
"They're both thinking of each other. One is afraid of hurting the other and doesn't want to attack, and the other is afraid that the other will be embarrassed by the teacher and concedes defeat directly."
"So what?"
"Of course, it's to get to know them. What's wrong with having more friends?" Naruto really liked Shikamaru and Choji.
In the original story, they weren't like the others, showing any aversion to Naruto. They even formed the truancy quartet with Naruto and Kiba.
Shikamaru once asked Shikaku, 'Why do people in the village hate Naruto?'
Shikaku asked back, 'What do you think of that kid?'
Shikamaru's answer was, 'I don't think that guy is annoying.'
Then Shikaku said, 'Do what you think is right.'
Choji even almost got into a fight for Naruto.
Even though those things haven't happened yet, Naruto naturally has a good impression of them. So he really wants to take the initiative to get to know them.
"Shikamaru and Choji, right? Hello!" Naruto, dragging a reluctant Sasuke, walked to Shikamaru and Choji, who had just come off the field.
"I'm Uzumaki Naruto, and this guy is Uchiha Sasuke."
"I know you, you're powerful guys." Shikamaru looked around, feeling that almost all the girls' eyes were following these two. He sighed, thinking, These guys seem like a lot of trouble too.
Shikamaru had finally managed to perk up a little, and continued, "So, what's up?"
Choji, who hadn't said a word, stepped forward, blocking half of Shikamaru's body, worried that these two were here to cause trouble.
Naruto was very frank: "Nothing, I just think you two are pretty good, so I came over to get to know you."
At this time, the chubby Choji, who wasn't particularly fat, was a little stunned. He had always been a little inferior because his figure was slightly plump. Other children disliked him for being clumsy and didn't like to play with him.
Only Shikamaru didn't laugh at him for this, so Choji only had Shikamaru as a friend. Now someone was actually saying that he was pretty good, and Choji was a little overjoyed.
"Um... don't you think I'm very... plump?" Choji asked uneasily.
"What does making friends have to do with body shape?" Naruto didn't care at all. What's wrong with being a little fat? Naruto had several chubby classmates in his previous life. They were gentle, had good tempers, kept you warm in the winter and cool in the summer, and were full of security.
Ke Jingteng once said, "Every story has a fat guy." If you don't know a few fat people, it's really a great regret in life.
"Besides, Choji, you're from the Akimichi clan. I've always felt that the stronger the Akimichi clan is, the more security they can bring to their companions. Right, Sasuke?" Naruto was speaking from the heart, and then tried to call for a hype man.
The hype man Sasuke nodded. He had also heard of the Akimichi clan. Sasuke didn't care about body shape, as long as they were strong enough.
Shikamaru was happy for Choji. If he could make new friends, Choji would definitely be happy... Crap!
Shikamaru turned his head to look, and sure enough, Choji was already so moved that tears were streaming down his face, and he couldn't control his snot either.
Choji sniffed hard: "Thank you! I'm so happy."
Naruto didn't expect Choji's reaction to be so big, and waved his hand: "It's okay, how about I treat you to Ichiraku Ramen for lunch tomorrow? It's very delicious."
Sasuke noticed the blind spot: "Why not after school?"
"Because today is the first day of school, and my mom wants me to go back earlier." Naruto sighed, patting Sasuke's shoulder, "You know the consequences of not listening, Sasuke."
Sasuke remembered a terrifying figure with flowing red hair, shuddered, and looked at Naruto with more sympathy. My own mom is still gentle, I'm so lucky.
But I heard mom mention wanting me to recognize Aunt Kushina as my godmother? No way... To be fair, Sasuke thinks Aunt Kushina used to be pretty good, cheerful and liked to laugh, and always praised him for being cute.
But once Sasuke made her angry, she strangled his neck, and her fist drilled on top of his head. That was an unforgettable pain. From then on, Sasuke immediately became well-behaved whenever he saw her.
Shikamaru heard Naruto's words and saw Sasuke's reaction, and roughly understood something. As expected, moms are a troublesome species...
Thinking that after returning home, mom will definitely ask about the situation at school, and after I say that I made friends, mom will praise me for doing well, and then start nagging about whether I look listless and rude again.
Three minutes later, she will drag in dad, who is watching the fun, and say that the Nara family is hopeless, but fortunately the son is still young and should be corrected quickly.
Dad will probably try to argue a word or two and then be defeated, and then secretly put on earplugs with ninjutsu, leaving me alone with a headache until dinner is over...
Troublesome, or should I try to learn ninjutsu, at least to the point where I can secretly put on earplugs...
And Choji's mind was full of eating ramen tomorrow at noon, Naruto's treat...
...
The afternoon classes ended, and the four little friends walked out of the school gate together. Choji and Shikamaru were picked up by their parents. Choji happily waved goodbye to Naruto and Sasuke, and Shikamaru also waved weakly.
Naruto noticed that Hinata was going back with Neji. Neji said something with a smile, and Hinata answered softly, looking like they had a good relationship.
Sasuke shouted "Brother!" with a face full of surprise, and ran over to hug Itachi's thigh. Well, due to the height difference, Sasuke could only hug his thigh. Itachi smiled and greeted Naruto, and led Sasuke away.
Naruto went back with Kimimaro, I also have a brother now.
Naruto, who went to school for the first time, inevitably had to talk about today's experience when he got home. Sasuke was also like this, complaining to Itachi with a frustrated face, saying that he had lost to Naruto again, and acting spoiled with his brother, wanting to learn ninjutsu.
And Choji told Choza that he had made two new friends, and happily ate two more bowls of rice. Choza was also happy for his son, so he helped him to another bowl...
As for the Nara family, it was similar to what Shikamaru had predicted, except that Shikaku was quickly discovered by his wife after putting on earplugs, and then was lectured for half an hour while having his ear pulled. Shikamaru thought about how to wear earplugs in the future, and had a whim, why not name his son Shika Dai in the future, Dai for wearing earplugs...
Hinata finished her evening training mission, and coaxed Hanabi, who was pestering her, and lay tiredly in her quilt, thinking that she could see him again tomorrow, and entered a sweet dream with a smile.
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