Naruto: Naruto started the Fourth Shinobi World War for me

"Ningxia, what's your relationship with that Kakashi?"

Although he outwardly looked down on Kakashi's existence, Ai knew in his heart that Kakashi was an undisputed genius.

If it were someone from Kumogakure, she would definitely protect him. However, Kakashi is from Konoha. If conditions allowed, she would absolutely kill Kakashi.

In addition, Ningxia had just taken the initiative to help Kakashi out of a predicament, although deep down she believed that Ningxia was biased towards Konoha.

But Ai felt something was wrong, so he took advantage of his drunkenness to ask Ningxia, so that even if there was something unusual, he could just say that he lost control while drunk.

"What kind of relationship do you hope for?"

Ningxia watched the performance calmly, while feeling fortunate that Tsunade hadn't come to Konoha with her. Otherwise, given Ai's words and actions today, Tsunade could have seized power and blew her out.

"Huh? You don't actually like that skinny woman, do you?"

To be fair, Kakashi is definitely not skinny; he's well-endowed in all the right places, and his looks are among the top three most attractive women I've ever seen in Ningxia.

Even the scars on his eyes didn't affect Kakashi's good looks; in fact, they added a unique charm to him.

However, compared to A, Kakashi is indeed thinner, after all, A is a size that can go toe-to-toe with Tsunade.

"Yes, I like her."

Ningxia readily admitted it, which surprised Ai for a moment, but he quickly realized it was a joke and patted Ningxia's shoulder hard to vent his anger.

"Wow! Do you want to kill me?"

Ningxia was almost knocked unconscious; the sharp pain in her shoulder made her roll her eyes.

"Your joke is completely pointless."

After several rounds of drinks, and with Ningxia saying she wanted to go back, Ai had no choice but to let her go and prepare to leave.

"Third Hokage, we of Kumogakure are Konoha's eternal allies. Rest assured, if Iwagakure were to harm you, we would be there to support you immediately."

Having received the benefits and enjoyed Ningxia's company, Ai naturally had to say some polite words, declaring a friendship with the Third Hokage and indicating that it was unlikely Ai would attack Konoha in the next few years.

If there's no chance...

This gave the third generation a secret sigh of relief. If he had a few more years to develop the next generation, he wouldn't have to worry about being threatened like this again.

"Ningxia, come visit Yunyin when you have time. Our doors are always open to you."

Ai looked at Ningxia and whispered instructions. This was no joke; Yunyin genuinely wanted Ningxia to settle down permanently.

"I definitely will when I have time."

Ningxia also misses Yunyin quite a bit, especially the two little guys, one in white and one in red, who were assigned to his side back then.

"Hey, where's your sister?"

"Oh, she's asleep, so I didn't wake her."

"All right."

As Ningxia left with the Konoha ninjas, Ai also told the people around him to pack up and return to the village.

"Hey~ Hey~ Silly sis~ Why didn't you wake me up~ Silly~ Idiot~"

Accompanied by a clumsy rap rhythm, a mature woman wearing sunglasses walked up to Ai with an air of indifference.

"You're awake, Bi. But now that our conversation is over, Ningxia should head back too. We should go now."

Ai looked at her younger sister and knew that this fool liked mature and reliable men. She was obviously a smooth talker, but she would get a nosebleed every time she saw Ningxia.

To avoid getting in her way or embarrassing her, Ai secretly threw two more punches while she was still asleep, just in time for Ningxia and the Konoha ninja to leave.

"What!?"

Killer Bee was about to rush towards Konoha to try and see her, but A picked her up and took her away despite her resistance.

"Kakashi."

Ningxia immediately found the dejected Kakashi, who was hiding under a tree, her hands still bearing traces of blood.

Ningxia dismissed her spies and stepped forward.

"Feel sorry……"

Gently holding Kakashi's hand, he didn't expect that his intention to let Kakashi see that he and A hadn't done anything too extreme had instead provoked Kakashi.

"No...it's nothing...Ningxia, it's not your fault."

Kakashi truly felt he had no right to comment on Ningxia; Ningxia had come specifically for Konoha and had just saved him.

And what have I done besides causing trouble for Ningxia just now?

"..."

Ningxia gently held Kakashi's hand, softly comforting and guiding her not to overthink things, reminding her that she and Ai were just good friends.

As for Ai's actions, Ningxia originally wanted to say that this is how Yunyin treats its friends.

But upon reflection, she realized that Ai had never treated anyone else this way, except herself.

It seems I should be more careful. After all, I already have a girlfriend, and I can't act like I used to. Otherwise, wouldn't Kakashi look like a turtle?

"I……"

After offering gentle words of comfort, Ningxia held Kakashi's hand tightly. Apart from that person, he only had Kakashi, and he only liked Kakashi.

So please don't underestimate yourself, Kakashi. I will stay by your side and help you out of the darkness.

"Um……"

Kakashi noticed that the wound on his palm had been healed. He looked up at Ningxia and felt a warmth in his heart.

"Then let's go back."

Ningxia spoke softly, and sunlight shone through the lush green leaves onto him, making him appear like a compassionate angel, a saint.

Such an existence should not be contaminated by anything, especially... black things.

With Ningxia's comforting words, Kakashi finally cheered up and returned to Konoha with Ningxia.

At this time, Naruko, who was out of school, Shisui, who was feeling uneasy, and all the girls ran to Ningxia's house.

"Um... what's wrong with you guys?"

Ningxia found it strange; she was just going to see an old friend, so why was Zhishui staring at her like that?

"Ningxia, the Fourth Raikage didn't do anything to you... right?"

I don't know about other aspects of Zhi Shui, but her dark skin, muscles, tall stature, and status as a woman from out of town practically screamed what she wanted to do.

"What can she do to me?"

Ningxia retorted irritably, saying that Ai's personality was upright and selfless, and her role as a shadow was impeccable.

"Forehead……"

Shisui realized that he might have misunderstood something. He wanted to explain, but then he noticed that Kakashi and Ningxia were holding hands.

"..."

Kakashi silently released his grip. Ningxia had mentioned being honest about their relationship more than once, but Kakashi had always refused.

The reason is simple: she wants to find out who is plotting against Ningxia. If she reveals her intentions, everyone will restrain themselves and become wary and cautious towards her.

Besides, these women see each other all the time, so if they suddenly find out their home has been raided, it might be difficult to see each other again...

Kakashi's act of holding hands somewhat dispelled the women's hostility towards A, and instead they began to suspect her.

Anko went straight up to Kakashi and questioned him, but he always brushed her off with random excuses.

After this incident, Konoha began to undergo some subtle changes.

Danzo returned to the Root, and having grown accustomed to the light, his return made him feel somewhat lost.

But... some things must be resolved.