"Do you remember the day of the Chunin qualifiers?" Temari spoke softly, breaking the silence, "You used the shadow technique to control my actions, and..."
Shikamaru smiled: "Then I admitted defeat." Because the schedule behind is too troublesome. "
"The reason for that 'trouble' is actually to worry about encountering stronger opponents in the next game, right?"
Temari turned his face sideways, with a faint smile on the corner of his mouth, "You know, I really thought I was going to win, but suddenly, my body was completely immobile... That feeling of powerlessness is still fresh in my memory. "
She paused for a moment and continued: "Later, during the battle for Sasuke, you almost died trying to save your teammates. At that moment, I really understood what it meant to be a 'partner'. "
The night wind blows, lifting Temari's blonde hair and fluttering in the moonlight. Shikamaru stared at her, noticing the complex emotions in the depths of her eyes.
"Later, I became a diplomat in the two villages..." Temari's voice fell, "Every time I see you, I can feel my heart beating faster." Do you think I'm crazy? The dignified Princess Sunagakure would actually shout 'good trouble' to a guy who shouts 'good trouble' all day long..."
Before she finished speaking, she was interrupted by a sudden sound of footsteps.
Maki hurriedly ran over, looking flustered: "Oh no! There are a large number of signs of ninja activity at the border, and it is suspected that they are going to raid our supply line!
"
Shikamaru immediately entered a state of battle: "What is the specific situation?" "
"According to the scout, there are at least twenty elite ninjas, armed with heavy weapons. They are likely to intend to cut off our material passages. "
Shikamaru quickly analyzed the information: "This location..." His gaze swept over the
surrounding terrain map, "If we set up an ambush here, use the wind to form a natural barrier, and then cooperate..."
"Wait!" Temari interrupted suddenly, "Let me go with you!" I am most familiar with the
nighttime desert wind direction in this area and can match your tactical arrangement. "
Her words revealed unprecedented seriousness: "Besides... I also want to witness your
commanding talent. Just like back then, use wisdom to resolve the crisis. "
The two looked at each other under the moonlight, without words, and their intention
s were clear. Shikamaru nodded in agreement: "Okay, then please do it." "
That night, Shikamaru led an elite force in an ambush at a predetermined location. The night wind howled, driving the fine yellow sand and forming a natural cover. They waited quietly for the arrival of the enemy.
"Remember," Shikamaru lowered his voice to Temari beside him, "When the enemy enters the encirclement, you will be responsible for controlling the wind speed, and I will trap them with shadow magic." The key is to seize the moment..."
Suddenly, there were faint footsteps in the distance. Enemy scouts appeared first, caut
iously searching and advancing. At this moment, an unusually strong wind suddenly blew,
obscuring their vision.
"It's now!" Shikamaru shouted, and the figure disappeared in an instant.
The battle broke out extremely quickly. Under Shikamaru's precise tactical deployment, combined with Temari's perfect control of the wind, the traitorous ninja troops completely fell into the trap. In less than ten minutes, all enemies were subdued.
When the last ray of moonlight shone on the battlefield, Shikamaru breathed a sigh of
relief and turned to look at Temari, who was putting away the folding fan. She still had some beads of sweat on her forehead, and her blonde hair swayed gently in the wind.
"It's been a great job," he said, "and it's a perfect match. "
Temari shook his head: "No, you commanded well." Speaking of which... You haven't answered the question just now. "
"What's the problem?"
"It's... why did you take the initiative to admit defeat in that competition?" She raised
her head and looked directly into Shikamaru's eyes, "Is it really because of trouble?" "
In the night, Shikamaru stared at the woman in front of him, and the bits and pieces of the past of those years came to mind. From the initial showdown, to the fight together...
Shikamaru slowly approached, and the moonlight reflected his handsome face: "Mayb
e... it's because I don't want to hurt you." "
This sentence was like a pebble thrown into the calm lake, causing ripples. Temari was
stunned, and then lowered his head, hiding the blush on his face: "What a cunning answer.
"It's getting late," Shikamaru looked around, "Do you want to find a quiet place to continue talking?" There are some things I want to tell you separately. "
The two strolled on a sand dune on the edge of the desert. The stars were shining, the
Milky Way was across the sky, and the slight neighing of nocturnal beasts could be heard in the distance.
"Do you know," Shikamaru suddenly said, "I've been paying attention to your changes
over the years." From that girl who was obsessed with winning and losing, she grew into a
strong person who was on her own. "
"So are you complimenting me now?" Temari chuckled, but his eyes were moist, "But you were the one who defeated me in the first place." "
"That was in the past," Shikamaru looked at her seriously, "Now you have long transcended the limits of victory or defeat. Just like today's battle, without your help, I can't do it
alone." "
The night wind blew, blowing Temari's hair. She turned around under the starlight and
looked directly into Shikamaru's eyes: "What about the special mission that Tsunade asked
you to perform?" How are you going to complete it? "
Shikamaru was stunned for a moment, and then smiled bitterly: "It seems that I can't hide anything from you."