"Alright, since you all insist, I'll run three hundred laps around Konoha. Consider it patrol duty."
After speaking, Guy immediately ran out of the Hokage Building and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
"Alright, let's go too."
"Mhm."
Kakashi and Asuma naturally wouldn't act like Guy; they had their own styles of doing things.
For instance, Kakashi was standing in Konoha's busiest district, reading his icha icha paradise while observing his surroundings.
As for Asuma... that Guy was on a date with Kurenai Yuhi.
Of course, if you insist he was patrolling with Kurenai Yuhi, that's also plausible.
In short, almost all the Jonin in Konoha Village sprang into action, maintaining the Village's public security in their own ways... On a street just two blocks away from an internet cafe alley, Konohamaru Sarutobi was walking backward while telling his companions, Moegi and Ise Udon, about his killing spree in a game.
He didn't expect to bump into someone, let alone two people from outside the Village.
Fortunately, Konohamaru was indeed much stronger than his original work counterpart, and he used Flickering Shadow Step to dodge the moment he made contact with the others.
The person he bumped into had originally intended to teach Konohamaru a lesson, but upon seeing Konohamaru's exquisite footwork, he froze.
"Temari, are all the kids in Konoha this strong?"
The goddess next to him, named Temari, shrugged and said, "Kankuro, if you ask me, who am I supposed to ask? This is my first time in Konoha too."
"Mhm, then let me try something."
Saying this, the Guy named Kankuro reached out to grab Konohamaru.
Konohamaru naturally wouldn't be caught so easily, and he immediately tried to use Flickering Shadow Step's short-range movement ability to escape.
Although Flickering Shadow Step is powerful, its effectiveness depends on the user.
Konohamaru is only eight years old right now, and neither his Chakra reserves nor his Physique meets the Genin standard.
After Kankuro got slightly serious, Konohamaru was tripped by Chakra threads.
"What the hell, he's just a regular kid after all."
Konohamaru was tripped onto the ground, and Kankuro took the opportunity to lift him up, speaking with great arrogance.
"Bastard, let go of me now."
Being held up, Konohamaru naturally struggled, but unfortunately, his limbs were too short to reach Kankuro's body.
Just then, a figure appeared behind Kankuro, patted his shoulder, and said, "Friend, that's enough."
"Who?"
Kankuro broke out in a cold sweat from the surprise, but he didn't let go of Konohamaru. Instead, he took a small jump away from his spot, turning his head to regard the newcomer warily alongside Temari.
"Big Brother Naruto, save me!"
It turned out the newcomer was none other than Naruto.
"Do you know who this child is? If you mess this up, it could cause a war between Konoha and Sunagakure."
"So... are you trying to start a war?"
Kakashi had already informed the three about the Chunin Exams when they returned to the Village, and over the past few days, they had indeed noticed many strangers appearing in the Village.
When Naruto saw Kankuro and Temari's headbands, he understood that they were Genin from Sunagakure who had come to participate in the Chunin Exams.
"Huh? Is this kid that important?"
"Then tell me, who exactly is he?"
Kankuro still looked arrogant, clearly not believing Naruto's words.
Temari, however, seemed very cautious and wanted to hear what Naruto had to say.
"Listen up. The person currently in your hands is Konohamaru Sarutobi, the nephew of Konoha Jonin Asuma Sarutobi, the grandson of Konoha's Third Hokage, the young master of the Konoha Ninja Family, the Sarutobi Clan, and most importantly, he is my little brother, Uzumaki Naruto's."
They didn't know until he spoke, and when he did, they were shocked.
Kankuro and Temari truly hadn't expected that a random child they grabbed was actually the Third Hokage's grandson.
As for the part about him being Naruto's little brother, they subconsciously ignored it.
"Attacking the Hokage's grandson in Konoha, you two certainly have guts."
"Now, you have two choices."
"First, put Konohamaru down and apologize to him."
"Second, get beaten up by me, and then apologize to Konohamaru."
Originally, after learning Konohamaru's identity, Kankuro was ready to let the matter go.
But upon hearing Naruto say that, Kankuro couldn't tolerate it.
I, Kankuro, am also the Fourth Kazekage's son. In terms of background, I'm no worse than your little brat.
"Oh? I'd like to see if your strength matches your arrogance."
Seeing that Kankuro wouldn't let go, Naruto had no choice but to form hand seals.
"Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu."
'Swish swish swish!'
In an instant, Naruto created at least a hundred Shadow Clones.
The reason he created so many was mainly out of fear that Kankuro might hurt Konohamaru. If Kankuro could be intimidated by these Shadow Clones, all the better.
To be honest, Kankuro was indeed frightened.
Creating such a massive number of Shadow Clones—he hadn't just never seen it, he had never even heard of it.
However, Kankuro was someone who cared about Face. Now he was stuck between a rock and a hard place, making him conflicted.
If he listened to Naruto and released Konohamaru, where would his Face go?
If he didn't listen to Naruto, he felt he probably couldn't win against the Guy opposite him, and if he got beaten up, he would lose Face anyway.
Fortunately, he wasn't alone right now.
Temari, acting as the older sister, naturally knew what her younger brother was like. Seeing that Kankuro was about to get beaten, she quickly snatched Konohamaru from Kankuro's hands and released him.
"Konohamaru, are you okay?"
Once Konohamaru was released, Ise Udon and Moegi, who had been nervous all along, rushed forward to ask.
"I'm fine, my hand just hurts a little."
"It's good that you're alright."
While Konohamaru was talking to his two companions, Naruto saw Konohamaru return and promptly dismissed his numerous Shadow Clones.
"Congratulations on making the right choice."
"Now, all you need to do is apologize, and this matter will be over."
Naruto thought his demand was reasonable. It was just an apology for bullying someone—no big deal.
(At this moment, Haku had something to say)
But Kankuro did not think it was reasonable.
"Bastard, we already let him go! You still want us to apologize? Let me tell you, no way."
"Kankuro!"
Seeing Kankuro about to humiliate himself, Temari, acting as the older sister, quickly bowed and said to Konohamaru, "We are sorry, little friend. We were in the wrong just now. Please forgive us."
"Fine, for the sake of the pretty Big Sister, I forgive you."
Konohamaru was sensible; if they kept making a scene, things would definitely go wrong.
It was the time of the Chunin Exams, and he didn't want to cause trouble for his grandfather.
"Alright, Konohamaru has forgiven you."
"This matter ends here."
"Sakura, you don't need to stare anymore. Sasuke, stop worrying about the Guy carrying the gourd. We can go!"
"What?"
Hearing what Naruto said, Temari and Kankuro were stunned once again.