Naruto: Two opponents versus Naruto, Konoha panics!

"It's okay, as long as we stay on the same side."

"Even the third generation wouldn't get involved in such a trivial matter."

"However, that kid seems to be more outstanding than we thought. Look at him, he's probably eavesdropping on our conversation right now."

Nara Shikaku crossed his arms, a slight smile appearing on his serious face.

"After all, he's Minato and Kushina's child." A smile appeared on Akimichi Choza's chubby face.

Only Yamanaka Inoichi felt somewhat uncomfortable watching his daughter chatting and laughing with Naruto.

Sigh~

Even knowing that the child was the offspring of the Fourth Hokage, who died protecting Konoha, and the former Jinchuriki Kushina, Yamanaka Inoichi felt his heart bleed. He hadn't even warmed his little darling's heart yet; he couldn't let her slip away so soon.

Ino Yamanaka: "Dad, what are you saying?"

Ino Yamanaka: "We're still kids, we don't understand the things you're thinking."

Ino looked at her elderly father and rolled her eyes in exasperation.

Sakura blinked.

I couldn't help but think, "If this happens... wouldn't Sasuke be mine alone?"

But......

Sakura looked at herself on the large screen with a black border, and something seemed off.

In the Pure Land, looking at Naruto with his black-rimmed glasses like this.

Kushina's eyes were slightly red.

But she forced herself not to shed a tear.

"I'm sorry, Naruto... Mom couldn't be by your side."

As a mother, she couldn't bear to see such a scene.

My child is under too much pressure.

I've never considered myself a child; I even have to be careful when playing with peers.

In comparison, Kushina prefers this black-rimmed Naruto.

A sensible child always makes people want to love them.

Kushina also liked Naruto with the gold frame, and he was just as well-behaved and sensible, but he was too easily influenced, which made Kushina feel very sorry for him.

Mikoto Uchiha sighed.

"Kushina, you know her."

"Those old guys have always been wary of us."

"That night, when Kurama appeared, its eyes had the Sharingan pattern."

"Both Fugaku and I have investigated, and it's definitely not our people who did it."

"After that... he was driven to the edge of Konoha, and because of his identity, the Uchiha clan did not allow him to get close to Naruto, who was a new Jinchuriki."

Kushina waved her hand.

She understands her best friend well.

How could she blame her best friend?

Furthermore, when Minato brought Naruto back, he mentioned that the person who made the move was that damned masked man.

It is very likely that it was Madara Uchiha from back then.

Kushina frowned slightly after Mikoto's reminder.

Tell the story.

Uchiha Mikoto's beautiful brows furrowed slightly.

"An Uchiha wearing a mask?"

The two women pondered.

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

"Seriously, why are you crying again?" Ino patted Sakura's back with a hint of exasperation.

He then looked at Naruto, about to speak.

But they discovered that Naruto's attention wasn't on that; he seemed to be listening intently to something.

Turning around, I saw my dad had already come to pick me up.

"Daddy~!"

Ino waved her little hand at Yamanaka Inoichi.

Seeing this, Yamanaka Inoichi, whose expression had been somewhat gloomy, immediately broke into a bright smile.

【"Ino~"

Shikamaru glanced at Naruto, then looked at his father.

[Is he concentrating on listening to what his dad and the others are saying?]

"My dad's here too, Naruto, goodbye~!" Choji stomped his feet excitedly.

[Since Dad is picking him up, they'll definitely go to the food street before going home.]

【"Mmm~"

"I'll head back now, goodbye, Naruto."

Shikamaru thought about it and didn't extend an invitation.

He knew that Naruto's identity seemed somewhat sensitive; even if nothing bad happened to him, it would definitely cause his father some trouble.

"Um... Naruto, I'll head back too." Ino hesitated for a moment, but seeing that Shikamaru hadn't given his opinion, she naturally wouldn't act rashly.

"Okay, goodbye~" Naruto smiled and waved to the three of them.

[Watching the three of them leave with their father.]

Naruto felt nothing at all.

However, Naruto's lips soon curled into a slight smile.

[Shikamaru's father seems to be even smarter than Shikamaru.]

[“What he just said was probably intentional, meant for me to hear, and he immediately realized I was eavesdropping.”]

Watching the three families walk away, Naruto took a deep breath.

[This way, I can obtain useful information from the three of them.]

The feeling of being monitored isn't as strong as before.

[Is it because of Ino and the others' father's appearance?]

Naruto shook his head; everything would have to wait until tomorrow.

If Naruto can gain useful knowledge, he plans to temporarily forgo the route taken by Shikamaru and the others.

Nara Shikaku: "A very clever child, he knew I was saying it to him on purpose."

Yamanaka Inoichi: "That's not the point. The point is... never mind, this kid is really outstanding."

Choza Akimichi: "Minato, you have an excellent child."

Minato Namikaze: Thank you, Choza-senpai.

Kushina Uzumaki: Did I give you permission to speak?

Minato: "..."

"Hahaha~" Yin Banshen Jiuwei burst into laughter.

This feeling... no wonder it's Kushina.

If possible, I would rather have half of the Nine-Tails in its yin form stay in Naruto's sealing space.

At least you won't suffer.

It's best to avoid provoking women from the Uzumaki clan.

Otherwise, if you offend them... hah.

Naruto looked up at the sun. "It's noon... time for lunch."

"Go check on me... Hmm? Sakura, what are you still doing here?"

The children who were playing earlier have all gone home for dinner.

Naruto didn't even notice that Sakura had been standing behind him the whole time.

[Seeing that he was about to leave, he still clutched the hem of his clothes.]

"Um... thank you... Ino told me everything."

Sakura's eyes were still a little red, and she awkwardly thanked Naruto.

"Yeah, you should go back too." Naruto smiled.

He was now only thinking about whether his trap had yielded any results, preferably catching a plump rabbit.

"Where are you going?" Sakura asked instinctively as Naruto was about to leave.

"Let's go eat lunch," Naruto said without turning his head.

"Wait for me!" Sakura quickly followed.

Naruto frowned. "What's wrong?"

Looking at the girl with short pink hair and a red bow tied in her hair, Naruto patiently asked.

"My parents aren't home... They gave me a lot of money so I could eat out by myself."

"I heard from Ino that you are very brave and strong... and very kind to others!"

"Because you don't have a mom and dad, you're always bullied by bad people, but you're not afraid at all, and you even dare to fight back!"

Seeing Sakura's inexplicable excitement, Naruto didn't deny anything.

"Yes, thank you for the compliment. If there's nothing else, I'd really like to go now; I'm hungry."

"I'd like to invite you to dinner!"

"My house isn't far from Ichiraku Ramen, and I've seen you from afar a few times."

"And another thing... I know where I can buy cheap and delicious food!"

Naruto stopped in his tracks.

Seeing this, Sakura asked again, "Can I become as brave as you?"

"You're going to treat me to lunch?" Naruto didn't answer her, but turned around and asked.

"Mmm! I'll also take you to a shop that few people know about. The owner is very nice and won't bully anyone." Sakura's eyes lit up—there's hope!

"Things there are half the price of usual, but they can't be kept for too long."

Naruto glanced at her, then turned and left without looking back.

Sakura stood there, looking somewhat dejected.

She really wanted to thank Naruto for letting her kick a soda can for the first time... for not bullying or laughing at her, and for even taking the blame for her.

Just as Sakura's eyes were getting a little wet...

A small hand waved in front of her.

"What are you standing there for? Follow me."