Konoha: I, Naruto, will eat the Forest-Forest Fruit!

It's obviously impossible to come for nothing.

The girl was surprised by Naruto's response.

Within those memories, she could glimpse just how powerful the owner of those memories was.

Moreover, she also realized that the man in front of her seemed not to belong to this world.

Most importantly... he is Naruto Uzumaki.

"Illusion!"

"Don't even think about it..."

clatter--

"Ouch~"

The girl covered her forehead, her face filled with shame and indignation.

"It's almost time; the people outside are here."

"Come with me?"

Naruto glanced back.

The battle between Feizhu and Feiming is over.

Afei's jinchūriki also emerged from the white space.

"Go with you?"

Naruto held out his hand. "Didn't you see that in my memories too?"

An unusual light shone in the girl's eyes.

But soon, she lowered her head again.

clatter--

"Ouch!!"

The girl was both ashamed and angry.

Why did you flick my forehead again... Ugh!

"Resistance."

"You're not a masochist."

Snapped--! ! !

The girl raised her small hand and slapped hard on Naruto's outstretched hand.

"Why...why for someone like me..."

She knew that if Naruto in front of her had just been serious, he could have destroyed the world in an instant.

Naruto thought for a moment and replied:

"I don't know, maybe I'm just used to it."

He then lifted the girl up with one hand once again.

With a gentle flick, it was flung behind him.

"I guess you could call it a flaw of mine; I'm actually quite greedy."

After saying that, Naruto carried the girl on his back and walked forward.

He passed by Hiratsu, who resembled a robot and possessed the Mangekyou Sharingan.

"Go lie down over there."

A fleeting glance.

This is Hiratsu, who can go toe-to-toe with the world's strongest fighter, and even forced the Unburnable to take action, all thanks to his special aura.

All my memories are gone.

Lying quietly on the ground, waiting for Naruto, Sasuke, and the Unburnt from this world to come.

The girl, perched on Naruto's back, glanced back.

It all feels unreal.

She wasn't sure if she was in an illusionary world.

After all, the man in front of them was simply too strong.

This was beyond her imagination.

It seems like something only exists in traditional folk tales.

"Ah~!"

The girl screamed in surprise.

I felt my thigh being pinched.

Those who have experienced that kind of pain understand.

"Does illusion magic cause that much real pain?"

Having her thoughts read again, the girl turned her head away.

thump—

This time, she didn't resist like a masochist.

It landed on Naruto's back.

"Wipe your tears and snot onto your clothes."

The girl, who was originally overjoyed and moved to tears, was stunned.

His whole body stiffened.

Then, in a fit of anger and embarrassment, he retorted, "I didn't cry!"

Suck--

The girl subconsciously sniffed.

The sound of snot was very obvious.

She was embarrassed herself.

Before long, Naruto arrived at the deepest part of the underground palace.

Looking at the spatial rift in front of him.

"I see... In that case, it's not difficult for me to tear open this kind of spatial rift."

Naruto turned around and glanced at the quiet girl.

"Walk?"

"Should we stay or leave?"

The girl met those deep blue eyes.

For a moment, I didn't know how to answer.

After a long while, her eyes reddened slightly, and she lowered her head, pressing it against that warm and thick back.

"I...I've always been alone...I've always stayed in that dark place..."

"Now... I'm stuck in the dark... Everyone treats me like I'm not even human... just like you..."

"I always thought... no one was my partner... but..."

"You wash the clothes," Naruto interrupted her.

Girl: "..."

Naruto wiped away her tears and said helplessly, "It's alright. If I hadn't come, my silly son in this world would probably have been able to resolve your inner conflict."

The girl looked up. "Silly son?"

"Boruto?"

She asked tentatively, somewhat timidly.

Naruto nodded, both helpless and amused. "Not bad."

Only after hearing this did the girl seriously look at the man who was carrying her.

He had long blond hair and a signature beard.

And...upon closer inspection, he's even more handsome than the Seventh Generation.

The gentle smile on her lips made her feel incredibly at ease.

She lowered her head slightly, not daring to look directly at him.

"You are free, Uchiha Hikaru."

Uchiha Hikaru?

The girl was stunned once again.

"My...my name?"

That cautious manner reminded Naruto of his true self.

"certainly."

"But..."

clatter--

"Ouch!!!"

I'm so annoyed!

Why did you flick my forehead again?!

"Whether I stay or leave, I have no feeling about this parallel world."

Uchiha Kou gritted his teeth, "Let's go!"

Then, I took a bite.

That's infuriating.

The damage wasn't significant, but the insults were extremely strong.

"Let's go then."

The words fell.

The sounds of fighting could be heard coming from inside the underground palace.

A special Susanoo broke through the ceiling of the underground palace.

"not good!"

"yes..."

Uchiha Hikaru quickly turned around.

But soon, her vision blurred.

Everything before my eyes turned into endless darkness.

Could it be...

A look of terror immediately appeared on Uchiha Hikaru's small face.

"I'm gone."

The sudden sound made Uchiha Hikaru realize what was happening.

She was lying on a warm, thick back.

That man...did not abandon her.

But the darkness here filled her with immense fear.

The two little hands clung tightly to the only thing they could touch.

Her little face was pressed tightly against that thick, warm back.

"You...you won't leave me, will you...?"

no answer.

The girl felt her heart beating faster and faster.

All around was endless darkness.

All I could hear was my own heart pounding faster and faster.

And, my own faint breathing.

She felt increasingly terrified.

I couldn't help but close my eyes.

It's stuck even tighter now.

"Eat more when you get back, otherwise people might think you're a boy."

The sudden sound made her feel at ease.

But after understanding its meaning, she laughed in anger once again.

"By the way, in the future, don't blame the world for every problem."

Upon hearing this, the girl bit her lip and let out a series of dissatisfied and embarrassed humming sounds.

She closed her eyes, and the sounds in her ears were no longer just her own heartbeat and breathing.

She could hear the heart beating right next to her ear.

And, his deep, steady breathing.

I don't know how much time passed.

Uchiha Hikaru sensed the change in space.

Even with my eyes closed, I could see the red light.

That's the color of light shining through my eyelids.

She opened her eyes with a mixture of fear and anticipation.

What came into view was a beautiful scene I had never seen before.

Then, she noticed a pair of beautiful eyes that were looking at her curiously.

Instinctively, Uchiha Hikaru hid behind Naruto.

The next instant, the strength supporting his legs disappeared.

She quickly squeezed her thick body together.

"Get down, it's not like you can't walk."

Naruto's slightly teasing voice rang out.

Hikaru Uchiha secretly glanced at the slug.

Finally, after some hesitation, it slowly landed on the ground.

"Lord Naruto, Lady Kushina, and Lady Tsunade, they have returned with you all."

"Okay, I understand. Mom has already taken everyone home." Naruto nodded slightly.

Then he turned his head to look at the sky.

"Let's deal with it all at once."

"It feels strange to leave all the souls inside my statue."

The slug wore a serene smile.

"Lord Naruto, are you going to make a move against Hagoromo Otsutsuki?"