I am the most popular character in Naruto!

A moment later, Yakushi Nonou returned to Chiaki's side, nodded to her, and said gently, "Lady Chiaki, there are no signs of ninja activity around. Judging from the condition of the plants, there is no evidence of human picking or trampling."

"This open space was formed naturally, so you can rest in peace."

"Yes, you're the best!"

Chiaki put his arm around Yakushi Nonou, pressed his cheek against hers, and then casually sat down on a rock.

Yakushi Nonou adjusted his round-framed glasses, cleaned up the stones for Chiaki, and helped her sit down.

The blood-stained scarf around Chiaki's neck slipped off, and Mirai suddenly appeared in Chiaki's arms, saying with a hint of jealousy, "Chiaki, you must be a glasses addict."

"Eh? Why?"

Chiaki looked at Mirai in surprise, and Mirai muttered softly, "Otherwise, why would you like Nono, and... me..."

"Huh? What?"

Qianqiu leaned close to Wei Lai's mouth, grinning mischievously, and said, "What did you say at the end? I didn't hear you clearly?"

"oops!"

Mirai pushed away Chiaki, who was leaning close to her, and said with a flushed face, "I'm not happy! Go and rest!"

Yakushi Nonou stood behind the two of them, smiling silently. She was very aware of her position, and she found the thought of her future jealousy somewhat amusing.

There's no need. She never intended to compete with Mirai for Chiaki's affections. Besides, Chiaki really loves Mirai so much that even if Yakushi Nonou wanted to take her away, she probably wouldn't be able to.

Buzz

A large number of parasites returned to Yu Nu Zhiwei's arms. He pushed up his sunglasses and glanced at Qianqiu.

Do you like glasses?

Ok?

"Zhiwei, how is the situation?"

Although Nara Shikaku had relaxed after listening to Yakushi Nonou's analysis, he still habitually asked Aburame Shii a question.

"No problem, her analysis is correct."

Aburame Shii nodded to Yakushi Nonou, while adjusting her sunglasses.

Pharmacist Nonou responded with a smile, while adjusting her round-framed glasses.

A sharp glint was reflected simultaneously from both the sunglasses and the round-framed glasses; this was a duel between two reconnaissance ninjas.

"That's good. Haiyi, Dingzuo, come down."

Nara Shikaku waved upwards, and Yamanaka Inoichi and Akimichi Choza landed.

"Ugh... I'm exhausted."

Choza Akimichi plopped down on the ground, speaking in a completely unladylike manner.

As a couch potato, he didn't care about these things anyway.

Yamanaka Inoichi was much more reserved. He followed Chiaki's example, found a rock, took out a handkerchief to wipe his face, and then sat down.

"Hang in there, we should be close to Kikyo Mountain by tomorrow. I'll take two days to scout and rest."

Nara Shikaku comforted her, then looked around and picked a large tree, saying to Chiaki, "Princess, could you please start a fire?"

"Row."

Qianqiu nodded decisively, and a pink light emanated from his body. The other side of the realm appeared instantly, and with a punch, the big tree fell down.

After gathering the firewood, Qianqiu casually used a small fireball to light the pile. The group then took out their storage scrolls and prepared supplies for dinner.

It must be said that Tsunade prepared a very comprehensive set of things for Chiaki.

Chapter 251 Simple Tactics

On Qianqiu's fair wrist was a pale purple bracelet, which was crystal clear and looked to be carved from an expensive amethyst.

The pale purple bracelet was carved into the shape of an ouroboros, exquisite and beautiful, perfectly matching Qianqiu's purple-gray dress.

Her long pink hair fell down, covering the parts that shouldn't be written about. Chiaki took out two storage scrolls from her bosom and opened them under the complicated gazes of Nara Shikaku and the other three.

bang bang

The storage scroll that Tsunade gave her contained not only materials for detoxification and scrolls for recording, but also a series of daily necessities.

Pots, pans, seasonings, and ingredients—everything you could want was there.

Tsunade thoughtfully labeled many of the materials, reminding Chiaki of the purpose of each material.

It has to be said that the older sister is truly the best; her care for Chiaki is simply unmatched.

The storage scrolls that Jiraiya gave were far too generous.

After opening his storage scroll, a bunch of ninjutsu scrolls fell out first. These were precious treasures that Jiraiya had obtained from Hiruzen Sarutobi, and there was no problem placing them on the outside.

Importantly, beneath these ninja scrolls, as Chiaki moved, one after another "Make-Out Paradise" scrolls fell out, along with dozens of very beautiful women's outfits, some of which were so revealing they would make anyone blush.

Jiraiya also showed great concern for Chiaki.

Tsunade cared about her physical well-being, while Jiraiya cared about her mental well-being.

Although his way of showing concern for the spirits was somewhat strange, it almost caused Chiaki, who was opening the storage scroll given to him by Jiraiya for the first time, to kill several people to silence them.

Ok.

However, it is still very enviable.

Storage scrolls are not cheap items. Even the Ino-Shika-Cho trio only share one storage scroll among themselves. Even someone like Aburame Shiki, the head of the Aburame clan, is reluctant to equip herself with a storage scroll.

Needless to say, Yakushi Nonou was already short of money, and even "luxury" items like storage scrolls only appeared in her dreams.

Qianqiu possessed countless storage scrolls alone.

She didn't seem to care much, displaying a nouveau riche-like air of arrogance.

The reason Chiaki developed this habit was because of the three legendary Sannin of Konoha. For Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru, storage scrolls were really nothing special.

It's quite convenient to use as a place to casually place things.

It's not that expensive, it's just the price of a few times Jiraiya went to gather materials or a few times Tsunade went to gamble.

Orochimaru, on the other hand, didn't care at all. The amethyst ouroboros bracelet he gave Chiaki was far more valuable than the storage scroll.

Therefore, Chiaki, who was not particularly sensitive to prices to begin with, didn't think the storage scroll was anything valuable. After emptying its contents, she disdainfully stuffed it back into her pocket.

Thanks to Chiaki, Nara Shikaku and his group were able to enjoy a relatively comfortable dinner in the wild.

This kind of treatment is only available to the rich in the team. Ordinary ninjas traveling on the road don't have a good dinner.

Just make some berries and roast meat, or simply use soldier's rations.

咕噜 咕噜

Vegetable and meat soup was simmering in the pot. Everyone was given the dry rations they had brought and a bowl of vegetable and meat soup. They crushed the dry rations, soaked them in the soup, and then drank it all down. It was an absolute delight!

After eating and drinking to their hearts' content, Nara Shikaku began arranging the daily security and guard duties, and his gaze fell upon Chiaki.

Qianqiu held a scroll in her hands, her legs resting to the side, spreading the scroll on her crystal-clear thighs, quietly looking at the words on the scroll under the light of the fire.

Jiraiya gave her a lot of ninjutsu scrolls, and Chiaki, who had been reading them for almost a month, hadn't even finished a third of them.

Her expression was serene, and she would occasionally use her index finger to tuck a strand of her long pink hair behind her ear, creating a beautiful picture.

Meanwhile, Mirai sat quietly beside Chiaki, cross-legged and regulating her chakra.

She no longer needs the ring to control the burst of energy within her body, which proves that her strength has completely reached the peak of Chunin and is climbing towards Special Jonin.

"Chiaki, the Battle of Kikyo Mountain is just around the corner. Do you have any thoughts on it?"

Nara Shikaku stared at Chiaki and couldn't help but ask her a question.

"Ok?"

Chiaki tilted her head at Nara Shikaku, her long pink hair sliding down her smooth skin like a pink waterfall.

"Cough cough..."

Nara Shikaku was looking on absentmindedly when he coughed amidst the teasing voices of Yamanaka Inoichi and Akimichi Choza.

"Well, although I already have a plan, I'd like to hear your opinion."

"That's it..."

Qianqiu put away his scroll and put his index finger to his lips as he pondered.

She was completely unaware of how alluring her movements were; the charm she inadvertently revealed was enough to captivate anyone.

"I think... we should avoid killing if possible."

Qianqiu hesitated before speaking, but then quickly added, "What I mean is, shouldn't we refrain from indiscriminately killing unarmed civilians?"

Kikyo Mountain is not only a mountain range with a large number of ninja stationed there, but also a small town inhabited by many residents of the Land of Wind.

According to the plan, Chiaki and his team need to take back Kikyo Mountain as quickly as possible, which means they are very likely to use large-scale destructive ninjutsu.

"On this point, I share the same opinion as you."

Nara Shikaku squinted at the crackling fire and said, "Actually, I agree with what you said at the very beginning."

"I will avoid killing if possible, and besides, I need you to save people."

"?"

Chiaki looked at Nara Shikaku with a puzzled expression. Nara Shikaku gestured to his Ino-Shika-Cho trio, along with Kaname Shii, and then smiled at Chiaki, asking, "Do you know why I chose this lineup?"

"If you want to end the battle faster, you have more options."

"why?"

Chiaki looked at Nara Shikaku with great interest. She herself did not possess a brain as sharp as Nara Shikaku's, so she was naturally quite curious about the strategies and tactics involved.

Nara Shikaku chuckled, glanced up at Hatake Sakumo sitting in the tree, almost invisible, and said, "Actually, the tactics I want are quite simple..."

Chapter 252 The Shadow Master

Nara Shikaku had almost gotten used to Sakumo Hatake's presence.