The expressions on everyone's faces were somewhat strange.
How do I feel?
This ninja god... his current appearance seems somewhat familiar?
Orochimaru: "Hehehe~"
No need for further explanation!
...
[After leaving the secret room.]
Naruto glanced at the sky.
Then, with a hint of helplessness, he looked to the side.
["Didn't we agree not to interfere with freedom?"]
[Not far away, behind a tree.]
A figure slowly walked away.
She crossed her arms, turned her head away, and refused to look at Naruto.
"I'll guarantee your safety!"
"Besides, Lord Orochimaru said that if I want to become stronger, I should come to you!"
Under the moonlight.
A beautiful strand of red hair brushed against the woman's cheek.
[Who else could it be but Tayuya?]
Beside Tayuya was a woman with long, straight black hair dressed in camouflage.
She stood somewhat awkwardly beside Tayuya.
[He didn't dare look at Naruto either.]
She was pulled out by Tayuya.
Although Tayu didn't use much force.
But none of that matters. The important thing is to become stronger.
Naruto's expression turned strange.
Their hypocrisy is written all over their faces.
She seemed to think her excuse was flawless.
"Never mind, never mind."
"It's getting late, let's go to sleep."
With that, Naruto prepared to leave.
Tayuya immediately followed.
[The zither remained standing there, unsure whether to follow or stay.]
Finally, gritting her teeth, her face flushed, she followed Tayuya.
[Following up, I heard Tayuya repeatedly saying that she wanted to become stronger.]
There's still the task to complete.
Naruto explained helplessly that his body was still too young.
As she listened, even the piano seemed too embarrassed to look up.
[He kept his head down, carefully following Naruto's footprints.]
Yamanaka Ino: "Hmph!"
Ino Yamanaka: "Let me tell you a joke."
Ino Yamanaka: "Three times a month, or at most, she wants her freedom!"
Sakura Haruno: "Hahaha~ That's so funny~"
Sakura Haruno: "I wish I could do this every day!"
Mute: "Is this... a Celestial Body?"
Shizune: "As expected... I'm completely unsuitable to be a starter..."
The women: "..."
What are you talking about?!
However, it seems that Tayuya does indeed have the bloodline of the Uzumaki clan.
That's incredible!
certainly.
Just ignore the fact that he walks almost hopping.
...
"Alright, let's go back."
["No!"]
"Three times a month?"
"You said it."
"That was what I said in my normal state, not when I was under the cursed seal."
"For power...I'm not afraid!"
["..."
In the end, Tayuya left, still fuming, with her koto in her arms.
[When the two women were alone, Tayuya's way of speaking changed.]
[A sharp tongue remains a sharp tongue.]
Qin felt a mix of secret joy and disappointment.
[The secret joy is that I don't have to worry about dying.]
The disappointment is... yes, missing the chance to become stronger.
She looked at Tayuya with a hint of helplessness.
I also felt a certain admiration for him.
[As expected of someone who was once one of the Sound Four.]
[He's got plenty of courage, and his abilities are undeniable.]
[It's just... her words are too harsh.]
[All right. ]
[Isn't she just a proud and aloof little kitten putting on a brave face in front of Naruto-sama?]
On the other side.
[In the territory of the Sarutobi clan. ]
A figure huddled up, staring at the empty room before them.
"No...this can't be..."
He stood up.
"I'm going to find Naruto."
"Big brother...if you think so too..."
[He paused.]
Konohamaru stood there for a while.
Finally, they took the first step.
[He ran towards Naruto's house.]
[It's late at night.]
He walked briskly.
However, they had just left their clan's territory.
Two figures were seen outside.
"See? I knew Konohamaru would choose this time to come."
"Hmm~!"
"You're so amazing, Moegi!"
[Udon sniffled, her face full of admiration.]
[The adorable yellow cat proudly raised its chin.]
In fact.
She felt a sense of relief.
[Great~]
["That's so me~"
[This gives me another chance to meet Naruto!]
[It's...this time of day...]
"What if?!"
"What?" Udon blinked, looking at her in confusion.
"It's alright, let's go."
Moegi waved her hand, then said to Konohamaru, "What are you standing there for?"
"If it had been any later, Naruto might have been asleep!"
Konohamaru stood still.
Looking at her two friends, her eyes welled up with tears.
Even though so much has changed in the last few days... he's learned a lot.
However, Moegi and Udon remain the same as before.
"Moegi, udon... Waaaaah~"
"Hey, don't come any closer, wipe your nose first!"
"Ah~!" Udon exclaimed in surprise.
"Konohamaru!"
"Don't wipe your snot on my clothes!"
[...]
[A moment later.]
The three little ones arrived at Naruto's house.
It was quiet all around.
Konohamaru was somewhat timid.
[Standing rooted to the spot, afraid to move.]
[Meng Huang sighed.]
I feel a little disappointed.
It's really too late.
[It's all Konohamaru's fault for coming out so late.]
[but. ]
The three little ones were quickly stunned.
Suddenly, lights came on upstairs.
[Next.]
That familiar figure, dressed in pajamas, came out.
["Sound…"]
[Udon was about to shout when Moegi immediately stopped her.]
"Idiot, it's so late, don't be so loud~!" Moegi whispered.
"Mmm~" Udon nodded quickly.
Naruto looked down at the three little ones.
Everything in Konoha was within his perception.
The Sarutobi clan's territory currently has no plans for its future use.
In addition, many new villagers have recently moved in.
Nara Shikaku then released the Sarutobi clan's territory.
[It contains many items left behind by the Sarutobi clan.]
Those things alone are enough to make anyone envious.
Many things don't need to be proven.
The things left behind within the Sarutobi clan's territory alone are enough to demonstrate just how much the Sarutobi clan has consumed over the years.
Of course, the main reason lies with Konohamaru.
Nara Shikaku is waiting for Naruto's response.
"Perfect, let's take care of it all at once then."
Naruto turned around and gently closed the door.
[Where to go~]
"Go downstairs and rest first."
["Hmm~"]
[clatter--]
[Naruto closed the door and jumped down.]
"Naruto... Big Brother Naruto~" Moegi looked at Naruto somewhat awkwardly.
Udon just grinned foolishly.
Naruto gently patted the two little heads.
"It's cold outside, let's go inside."
Naruto chuckled and pointed to the tea room on the first floor.
["Okay~" Meng Huang nodded obediently.]
Udon followed closely behind.
[After turning on the lights in the break room.]
Naruto looked at Konohamaru, who stood outside the door like a wooden statue.
He waved.
Konohamaru paused for a moment, then struggled to control his lips.
Her eyes welled up with tears.
"Naruto...Naruto-nii-san~!"