Naruto: Two opponents versus Naruto, Konoha panics!

"Impossible, right?"

Sakura was stunned.

She knows her own eyes all too well.

That look... no!

Sasuke will be arriving in our class in about two weeks... Sakura, what are you doing?!

Suddenly, Sakura looked up.

Ino and Hanabi were staring at him.

besides......

Hinata, when did you wake up?

Wait, Hinata, why does your gaze seem a little resentful?

"Hinata, um...it wasn't me, it wasn't me..."

not good!

Sakura felt a chill run down her spine.

He quickly ran to the guardrail.

Looking down, I saw Naruto grinning foolishly below.

I could faintly hear him talking to Neji.

"Haha~"

"Neji, it seems Sakura falls for this kind of thing. Should I do the same to Sakura?"

"Yes, yes, I'm sure I can make Sakura completely devoted to me then."

Neji sighed and smiled wryly, rubbing his forehead.

This guy... it feels like he did it on purpose.

I was just about to say a few good words for Hinata.

Sakura's voice came from the stands.

"You idiot Naruto, give up on that idea! My heart belongs to Sasuke!"

Naruto's smile froze.

"That damn Sasuke!"

"I challenge you to a one-on-one duel!"

Snapped--

Neji couldn't stand it anymore.

He slapped her across the face.

"Naruto, you're here again! Calm down!"

Neji's expression was serious.

But that hit was a bit too hard.

Naruto rolled his eyes.

"Did I use that much force?"

"etc!!"

Neji suddenly paused, stunned.

During the screening, all aggressive behavior is prohibited.

The rules established when the movie-watching system first arrived echoed in my mind.

"I can barely even activate my Byakugan... so how could I possibly fight Naruto?"

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

[The back mountain.]

"Naruto...isn't he here yet?" Sakura's breathing became rapid and heavy with exhaustion.

Naruto glanced back at her.

【"arrive."】

As soon as he finished speaking, Naruto stopped in his tracks.

"Ouch!" Sakura didn't react in time and bumped into Naruto's back.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to," Sakura quickly apologized.

But Naruto didn't react.

She quickly stepped forward and followed Naruto's gaze.

[Then I saw a snow-white rabbit lying prone in the grass in front of me, its paw seemingly caught in something.]

Sakura gasped in surprise, covering her mouth.

From this distance, you can clearly see the little white rabbit's heart pounding faster with nervousness.

"Naruto...it's so pitiful," Sakura said, feeling a pang of pity.

Naruto glanced back at her but didn't say anything.

Sakura lowered her head, no longer daring to speak carelessly.

[Half an hour later.]

Wisps of smoke rise from the chimneys.

【Gurgle—】

Sakura's tears welled up from the corners of her mouth.

She swallowed hard.

"It smells so good!"

"Aren't you ready yet, Naruto?"

Sakura: "..."

hateful!

Why am I so useless?!

"Sakura, you're such a nuisance," Ino teased.

Sakura's face turned red instantly.

Hinata pouted, looking at Sakura in the picture with a hint of envy.

I was the one who noticed Naruto's good qualities first.

"This...is this for me?!" Sakura's eyes widened.

Looking at the half-eaten roasted rabbit she was holding in her hands.

"Hmm, this won't be enough. We'll have to go back for a bigger meal later." Naruto nodded and took a bite of the roasted rabbit.

[It has a perfect combination of color, aroma, and taste.]

There were just a few too few vegetables.

It's okay, someone will treat us later.

Of course, the most important thing is that store where the prices are more than half off compared to usual.

Seeing how much Naruto was enjoying his food, Sakura didn't stand on ceremony anymore.

"Delicious!" Sakura's eyes lit up; she had never eaten rabbit meat like this before.

[He's completely lost all the reluctance he showed just moments before; he's practically begging for more cumin.]

Before long, the two little ones had devoured the roasted rabbit.

Sakura licked her lips, still seemingly wanting more.

Do you like barbecued meat at a picnic?

[Naruto suddenly said.]

"I like it~!" Sakura nodded quickly in response.

"Let's go then, that's enough for today." Naruto stood up and held out his hand.

Sakura paused for a moment, then shyly reached out and placed her small hand on Naruto's.

After helping Sakura up, and confirming that the feeling of being watched was barely noticeable, [he then proceeded to do so.]

Naruto lowered his voice slightly and said, "Shikamaru and the others should be very interested too."

"If you like, we can come here for picnics often in the future."

"Mmm!" Sakura blinked. "Ino will definitely like it; the environment here is very nice."

"Back in school, Ino took us on picnics...but not like the one with you, Naruto."

Naruto's lips curled slightly. "Alright, let's come here together in a couple of days. Please let Ino and Shikamaru know."

"Okay!" Sakura agreed without hesitation.

Tobirama Senju: Good lad! Is he planning to use those kids as long-term meal tickets?

Mei Terumi: "Second Hokage of Konoha, you're wrong about that. Naruto can provide both technical skills and emotional support, and he can also play with those kids, fishing, catching shrimp, and crabs."

Mei Terumi: "If I had a friend like this when I was a child, I would never have minded using my allowance to buy ingredients and have a picnic with him."

Ino Yamanaka: "Yes, Mizukage is right. I'm sure that even in the black-framed world, I have absolutely no reason to refuse."

Nara Shikamaru: "It's troublesome... but if I can fish, I don't think I'd refuse."

Choji Akimichi: "As long as there's barbecue, then there's no problem!"

Sakura Haruno: "So... I was just a messenger?"

Ino pulled Sakura into a hug. "You were the first to taste Naruto's cooking, and you're still not satisfied?"

"Look how envious Hinata is!"

As she spoke, Ino pulled Hinata over.

Hinata blushed and stammered that she didn't.

But who would believe that?

However, thanks to Ino's little antics, the somewhat eerie atmosphere disappeared.

"Wait, Ino-neechan, you seem to have misspoken. The first person to taste Naruto's cooking shouldn't have been..."

Before Hanabi could finish speaking, Ino interrupted her.

"It's not even human," Ino said, as if stating a fact.

Short Book Street.

"Boss, I remember you also sell roasted rabbit here. Bring one up for me to try, and make sure to add extra cumin!"

"Ideally, it should be baked just like the ones Naruto baked in the Black Frame World."

"Oh, and bring another bottle of sake."

"Jingyin, you should have some too. There's no danger anyway."

[After Naruto led Sakura away from the back mountain.]

Heading straight to Ichiraku Ramen.

He's already run out of money.

[I've been eating wild vegetables, grilled fish, and snails for a while now.]

Even the most delicious food can become tiresome after a while.

[I just received the money today, but Naruto still needs it and doesn't plan to spend too much.]

This is the first time someone has ever treated me to a meal.

Naruto was quite happy, so he chose Ichiraku Ramen without hesitation.

"Yo~ It's you, Naruto!"

At this time, the ramen shop is almost empty; lunchtime is over.

The middle-aged man smiled kindly upon seeing Naruto.

"Hmm? Naruto, you've made a friend?" Ayame, hearing the commotion, also poked her head out from the kitchen.

"Hey, Uncle Naruto, a bowl of pork bone ramen, please!" Naruto said, helping the somewhat reserved Sakura sit down.

Although her home isn't far from here, Sakura has never eaten here before.

[In the end, I ordered the same ramen as Naruto.]

The uncle who typed the food even added an extra fried egg for them.

After the meal, Sakura, patting her slightly rounded belly, led Naruto through one alley after another.

Finally, it stopped in front of a somewhat dilapidated shop.

Naruto looked up and saw a food clearance shop selling food nearing its expiration date.

【No wonder it's so cheap.】

"Thank you, Sakura," Naruto said solemnly.

Sakura, bewildered by his serious expression, quickly waved her hand.

[Naruto smiled.]

He comforted her, saying, "It's okay, just don't walk with me anymore."

Seeing Sakura's slightly reddened eyes, Naruto felt a pang of pity.

[After all, they were dragged into this and were scolded because of me.]

[The main reason was to gain the trust of that bastard leader; otherwise, Naruto would have already picked up stones and thrown them at those people.]

Of course, it's highly likely that Naruto will endure it now and in the future.

But he will never forget that this hatred and anger will accumulate little by little.

When we are fully grown and ready, we will make them pay in full.

"No...I'm fine...Naruto, have you always been like this?"

[It would have been better if she hadn't offered any comfort; the moment she did, the insults and curses she had just heard immediately echoed in Sakura's mind.]

The tiny pearls fell down like they were free.

Orochimaru: "Hearing is just hearing; truly empathizing is very difficult."

Orochimaru: "Only by experiencing it can one truly understand Naruto's feelings and know what kind of life he lives."