Naruto: Two opponents versus Naruto, Konoha panics!

"Oh my god... how could this be?"

Ino lightly covered her mouth.

He noticed the gazes directed at him from all around.

She straightened her posture again.

They're all just kids, what's there to be shy about?

Ino glanced at Hinata, who was still unconscious, and paused for a moment.

Wait, why does it feel a little exciting?

The large screen with its black border continues to display the image.

Naruto stopped in his tracks.

This invitation caught him somewhat off guard.

However, instinctively, Naruto wanted to refuse.

But then I thought about it again.

"Those who can accept my identity...it seems their parents aren't those foolish people."

Even if he wasn't a ninja, he was still someone with considerable knowledge.

["Perhaps... if I build a good relationship with them, I can ask them to help me get some useful information in the future?"]

【“Uncle Tetsuya and Sister Ayame are just ordinary people... If those ninjas who are watching me find out, wouldn't that be bad for them?”】

"Let's play with them for a while and see if their parents are really skilled ninjas... But I need to be careful. They mean me no harm, so I won't harm them either."

Thinking of this, Naruto turned around.

[Look at the chubby boy and the boy with the spiky hair.]

Beside the spiky-haired boy was a short-haired girl with similar hair color.

Each of these three children, taken individually, is different from ordinary kids, but when they're together, Naruto feels perfectly at ease.

Ino Yamanaka: "Huh?!"

Ino Yamanaka: "This little rascal, is that why he accepted our kindness?"

After saying that, Yamanaka Ino quickly ran to the railing and looked at Naruto in the arena.

Waving his little fists, he shouted, "Naruto!!!"

Naruto turned around in confusion.

"What's wrong, Ino?"

"You bastard! We sincerely invited you, and you dare to be so opportunistic!!!" Ino shouted.

Naruto: "???"

"It wasn't me!"

"Hey! It's another me, it has nothing to do with me!" Naruto shouted, protesting his innocence.

However, Ino ignored him.

After saying that, he returned to his seat.

I feel much better now.

"I really misjudged you." Choji nodded.

Naruto: "..."

Mei Terumi: "Although it's not good that Naruto has black-rimmed glasses, it's definitely the right choice."

Tobirama Senju: Now that we've become friends, isn't it normal for friends to help each other out?

Hashirama Senju: Yes, yes, Tobirama is right!

Onoki: "This child made the right choice."

Kurenai Yuhi: "Yes, being able to guess a child's attitude is actually a reflection of the parents' attitude. Naruto with black frames is sure to have a very exciting future!"

Hanabi listened to everyone's comments and looked at Naruto on the large black-framed screen.

Then, he looked at Naruto, who was on the verge of tears in the arena.

"It seems like Naruto with black-rimmed glasses is more charming."

"But that Naruto guy down there is really interesting too~!"

Sasuke, still in the rest room, clenched his fists involuntarily.

"Damn it... I'm not going to lose to him, am I?"

What was I doing at that moment?

Uh......

It seems like he's still just following along.

The large screen with its black border continues to display the image.

"Is it okay?" Naruto asked tentatively.

"Of course!" Ino said confidently as she walked towards Naruto after he agreed.

"We can play kick the can together, and if you like, you can also play super realistic house with us!"

As she spoke, Ino pointed to the small beach behind them.

There were a few girls of similar age on that small beach.

One girl stood out.

Naruto glanced at the girl again, noticing her pink hair and wide forehead.

[Because the other girls' facial expressions were somewhat unnatural after seeing him, except for the pink-haired girl, who looked at him with curiosity.]

"My name is Ino."

The girl approached Naruto and spoke naturally.

Naruto looked at the confident girl in front of him, and a slight smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.

"Naruto, Uzumaki Naruto."

[As soon as Naruto finished speaking.]

The spiky-haired guy and the chubby boy duo also came over.

"Shikamaru."

"Choji."

After the three boys introduced themselves...

Ino invited again, "Come and play with us!"

"Aren't you afraid of me?" Naruto asked.

"Why be afraid?" Ino countered.

Upon hearing this, Naruto nodded.

"Okay, how do we play?"

That being said.

But Naruto silently observed the three of them.

[His speech and behavior were different from other children.]

[It seems like becoming friends with them would be quite nice.]

"First, build a good relationship with them, and then see if the plan can be implemented."

[Listening to Ino explain the rules.]

Naruto nodded seriously.

It's very simple, just like a ghost-catching game.

[I need to keep things under control, to make them feel relaxed and comfortable playing with me.]

"I wish I could stay a ghost forever."

Listen to Naruto's inner thoughts in black-rimmed glasses.

Many people showed expressions of reluctance.

This child... is so smart.

That's really unusual.

As a result, he was unable to have a happy childhood like a normal child.

Hey~

Iruka sighed.

only......

Before we knew it, it was already afternoon.

[Clang—]

"That's great!!"

"Naruto, you're amazing!"

Ino excitedly ran up to Naruto.

Her little face flushed with excitement.

"Ah~!"

"Don't do that!"

"Naruto, is this really your first time playing?"

The children excitedly surrounded Naruto.

Only a small, pink-haired creature looked at Naruto with a pitiful expression.

She's been guarding those aluminum cans all morning.

[With their meticulous attention to detail, they finally managed to capture a few people after considerable effort.]

[Like a ghost, Naruto suddenly appeared next to the can and kicked it away.]

[The children who had been captured were rescued.]

"Sorry, I'll be the ghost then." Naruto suddenly realized that he seemed to have gotten too engrossed and had inadvertently forgotten his earlier decision.

Oh no, our noses seem a little red.

Iruka Umino: "Haha~ In the end, no matter how smart Naruto with black frames is, he's still just a child."

Ino Yamanaka: "Yeah~ Naruto with black frames gradually lost himself amidst our praise, tsk tsk tsk~ What a cute little devil."

Sakura Haruno: "Hey, hey, hey, why isn't anyone speaking up for me?"

Sakura Haruno: "That damn Naruto!"

After saying that, Sakura rushed to the railing and shouted at Naruto, who was looking rather smug below:

"Naruto!!!"

"Huh? Sakura, what's wrong?" Naruto instantly switched to simp mode.

"You despicable bastard, I'm going to beat you to a pulp!"

Naruto: "..."

Smiles don't disappear, they just move on.

Sakura felt much better after imitating Ino's behavior.

Then, a smile appeared on her face.

Naruto looked miserable again.