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

The day was sunny and breezy.

I was on a business trip to another city, and not long after I arrived, I was hit by someone who wasn't looking where they were going.

It hurt a lot, but that person didn't even apologize.

I understand, that person's grandfather was the Hokage.

Konohamaru - Konoha End?

Haha, the identity of the Fourth Hokage's son is kept secret, but the title of Hokage's grandson is written all over his face.

Naruto glanced at Konohamaru, who was being lifted up by Kankuro.

He certainly wouldn't be like the one in the original story.

He immediately started swearing and spewing all sorts of discriminatory language.

Some might say Kankuro went too far.

Please, are you the Hokage's grandson?

I'm awesome!

Where does that leave my identity as the son of the Wind Shadow?

hum-

However, Naruto never expected that just one glance from him would stop Kankuro's fist from falling.

"Hey... what kind of look is that?"

"Damn it! Why am I having a feeling even more terrifying than Gaara's?"

Temari said somewhat displeased:

"Alright, Kankuro, don't cause any trouble. Don't forget why we're here."

Kankuro narrowed his eyes slightly. "Hmph, no one is more terrifying than Gaara."

"This shorty bumped into me and hurt me badly, and he didn't even apologize. If I teach him a lesson, maybe his elders will thank me!"

rustling --

It happened just as Kankuro's fist was about to land.

Some gravel appeared on the ground.

In an instant, Kankuro stopped moving.

"snort!"

He knew that Gaara was warning him.

He angrily threw Konohamaru on the ground.

Then he turned to look at Naruto.

They noticed Kankuro looking this way.

Moegi was so frightened that she hid behind Sakura.

"Konohamaru..."

Udon called softly, and for a moment, neither going nor staying was an option, so they remained frozen in place.

"The way you're looking at me is really unpleasant!"

Kankuro, who had nowhere to vent his anger, faced off against Naruto.

Naruto: ? ? ?

I'm just a bystander!

He really intended to wait until Konohamaru got a good beating and see how the ninja bear would react.

Temari withdrew her gaze from Konohamaru and turned to look at him.

dong dong——

"Hmm, he's quite handsome... and he has blond hair too."

Temari looked Naruto up and down, and after noticing Naruto's hair color, her pretty face turned red for some reason.

As for that pink-haired girl, she was naturally ignored.

"Achoo!"

Sasuke, who had just returned to the Uchiha clan's territory to tidy up the Icha Icha Paradise, suddenly sneezed for no apparent reason.

He looked at the lovey-dovey paradise on the ground, put his hands in his pockets, and snorted disdainfully.

Wait... something seems to be missing.

On the other side, Naruto spread his hands:

"I don't think I did anything wrong, did I?"

"Hmph, Naruto, beat that brat up!"

Suddenly, Kurama's voice came from the sealed space into Naruto's mind.

Why?

"I can sense Shukaku's presence!"

"Just hide behind the tree, don't tell me you didn't know!"

"Beat him up!"

"Well......"

"I've given you my body, and you can't even grant me this small request?"

"ah???"

Explain yourself clearly, I'm serious!

"Hmph, my true form is still inside you, my chakra is being drained from me every day. Isn't that practically giving you my body?"

Behind the tree, Gaara also heard Shukaku's voice in his mind.

"You brat!"

"See that blond guy?"

"Give him a beating, and you'll get a good night's sleep!"

"I'm fine, he's not."

Gaara frowned slightly.

No... that word shouldn't be used.

"Hmph, there's no reason, I just don't like the look of you!" Kankuro narrowed his eyes.

The puppet behind him was put down.

They seem to have the idea of ​​using puppets at any time.

Although he said that, the feeling of unease he had when facing Gaara was getting worse and worse.

In particular, he found that this feeling was even more terrifying than when he was facing Gaara.

Gaara is the strongest.

If we were to ask him to admit that Naruto is more terrifying, wouldn't that be shattering his worldview?

Naruto, who had initially planned not to get involved, changed his attitude.

If Kurama, in its current form, were to go and say something to Kushina...

Naruto is an adult now, and I no longer care about right or wrong!

In short, it will be quite troublesome.

I'm not interested in you.

Naruto gently pushed Sakura away from his arm.

After all, this was Kurama's first request. Gaara is tough and resilient; he'd probably be able to sleep even after being beaten up.

Sakura-kun: So handsome~!

"Naruto-kun~"

The pink-haired girl was instantly killed by Naruto's back view, and the heart-shaped eyes that hadn't been seen for a long time reappeared.

As a result, even the little brat Moegi has turned pink.

Wait, udon, why are you blushing like a teapot?

"Uzumaki...Naruto?"

Konohamaru's little head was probably filled with some random, chaotic thoughts.

Seeing the figure approaching, her eyes instantly welled up with tears.

He came to save me!

"Naruto~"

"Tsk! Don't let your snot and tears get on my pants."

Naruto disdainfully shoved him away.

"Naruto Uzumaki?"

"Heh, you've got some nerve, daring to talk to me like that?"

Kankuro's eye twitched slightly. What do you mean I'm not interested in you?

"I hate arrogant and ignorant guys like you the most."

call out--

The bandages on the puppet crow placed on the ground suddenly burst open.

Temari stared wide-eyed.

Didn't you just say you weren't interested in Kankuro?

Why are you coming this way?

If it weren't for saving that brat... I'd be the only one left to target here!

Is he... interested in me?

No! I have to refuse!

Hmm... I'd be more likely to agree to come back to Sunagakure with me after the plan is finalized.

Make no mistake, Temari is also a sucker for good looks.

Unfortunately, Naruto didn't even glance at her, walked past the two of them, and arrived at a large tree not far away.

"hateful!"

"How dare you ignore me?!"

Kankuro, who had been chuckling to bolster his courage as Naruto drew closer, suddenly exploded.

A scholar can be killed but not humiliated!

Temari, however, somewhat regretfully put down the large iron fan behind her.

It seems I'm destined to never win his heart.

Kankuro raised his hands, and chakra threads shot out from his ten fingers, connecting to the puppet crow.

ka ka ka-

The crow made a strange sound.

"Stop, Kankuro!"

Just as Kankuro was about to make another move, a calm and emotionless voice rang out.

It came from behind the big tree in front of Naruto.

Sakura's pupils suddenly contracted in the distance.

Only then did she shift all her attention away from Naruto.

Perceive and release; notice that there is indeed someone behind the tree.

But... that malevolent chakra made her squint.

His killing intent was intense, even stronger than Zabuza's back then.

whoosh-

The next moment, a red-haired man appeared in front of Naruto.

He was carrying a conspicuous sand gourd on his back.

The dark circles under the eyes are so severe that eyeshadow cannot cover them.

Moreover, this person had no eyebrows, and the word "love" was etched on his forehead.

Non-mainstream?

Gaara coldly walked past Naruto and looked at Kankuro.

"You'll bring shame to our village..."

"Losing yourself because of arguments is the ugliest thing."

"Do you know why we're here?"

Then, Gaara raised his head and looked at Naruto.

"I'm so sorry."

Looking at Gaara, who was behaving very politely in front of him.

Naruto hesitated, even though he knew that Gaara definitely didn't think that way.

A person with schizophrenia who hasn't had a good night's sleep...

You can't hit someone who's smiling at you, can you?

But he didn't laugh. However, if that's the case, it would be a bit awkward for me to make a move.

A light punch?

Then give it a light kick?

"You are... ninjas from the Sand Village, an ally of the Land of Fire and the Land of Wind?"

Sakura walked over at that moment.

Temari's gaze remained fixed on Naruto.

She immediately grabbed Naruto's arm.

"It's because of the Chunin Exams, isn't it?"

Allied powers?

The three of them looked at Sakura.

This so-called alliance is a joke.

Because Konoha is stronger than Sunagakure, Sunagakure must obediently follow orders and act like a subordinate.

I can't even get any assignments.

This ally is not mutually beneficial at all.

Sakura's interruption made it even harder for Naruto to take action directly.

He actually hoped that Kankuro had made his move just now.

Seriously... their manners need to be lowered.

"let's go."

Gaara said something expressionlessly, then turned and left.

Kankuro scoffed and reluctantly put the crow away.

Temari put away her large iron fan and gave Naruto a deep look.

Nine-Tailed Fox: "Hmph, this fox is angry!"

Shukaku: "Hmph, you're not sleeping tonight!"

Gaara paused, this was the first time Shukaku had ever been so persistent about something.

Moreover, he did indeed sense a terrifying aura emanating from Naruto.

"oi~!"

"I'm very interested in you... What's your name?"

Gaara turned around and asked.

"Naruto Uzumaki"

Naruto replied with a faint smile.

Unexpectedly, Gaara nodded and then turned and left.

Naruto rolled his eyes. "Your name?"

"It's very impolite not to tell someone your own name after asking them for it!"

Sakura immediately became unhappy.

"Gaara of the Sandstorm".

"Me?"

Temari turned around, but she was looking at Naruto.

"Not interested!"

Sakura immediately retorted and quickly pulled Naruto away.

"No, I have to tell Aunt Kushina when we get back that Naruto looks better with the headband seal on!"

At this moment, Naruto helplessly thought to himself:

"Or, wouldn't it be more satisfying to take revenge yourself?"

Nine-Tailed Fox gave a haughty snort.

"Didn't that plan say Shukaku was a crucial part of it?"

"Once Shukaku emerges, we'll appear before it and give it a good laugh!"

"Now that we've been exposed, things won't be so fun anymore."

Okay... I understand.

Naruto sighed, like a child throwing a tantrum.

He raised his hand and gently hooked his finger.

boom--

In the distance, Gaara, who had maintained a cold and ruthless image, stumbled and almost fell.

The tree roots that suddenly appeared on the ground vanished in an instant.

There was no malice, no aura, no intention... making Gaara's mother's sand completely unguardable.

Temari and Kankuro stared wide-eyed.

I have absolutely no idea what happened.

Haha~ Shukaku is going to be furious~

"That damned fox! It must have done it! Ahhhhhhh!"

"You brat! You've made me lose face!"

Naruto shook his head as he listened to Kurama's hearty laughter.

I glanced into the distance, and just then, a blue figure disappeared.

"Is everyone here?"

Ok?

The Sound Ninja trio, who were secretly observing, frowned.

What happened?

Has someone intervened?

Qin Chui frowned slightly. "What do you think?"

Sakura sneered, "Without the target, the only ones we need to watch out for are Gaara the Sandstorm and that Naruto Uzumaki."

Tos the Cutter, his back hunched, said in a deep voice:

"Let's go, we haven't found Uchiha Sasuke yet."

After Naruto and Gaara left, the Sound Ninja trio finally came out openly.

They had only taken a few steps when all three of them tripped and fell flat on their faces...

Meanwhile, at the Hokage Building.

Someone got anxious.

"Please wait a moment!"

The Third Hokage closed his eyes with a hint of helplessness, then resumed his dignified demeanor.

"Iruka, do you have any objections?"

"Lord Hokage! Please allow me to say a word!"

"Please forgive my inability... but the nine genin who just accepted the recommendation... were all taught by me at the academy!"

"While they are indeed very talented... it's still too early to put them to exams!"

Kurenai, Kakashi, and Asuma turned their heads.

As a teacher, Iruka is indeed speaking up for his students.

But... wouldn't this offend all three of them in an instant?

It's worth noting that Kakashi is generally considered to have relatively stable emotions, especially after he pierced through Rin...

"When I became a Jonin at the age of twelve and was promoted to Chunin, I was six years younger than them."

"Those children are different from you!"

"Do you want to destroy them?"

Even Kurenai Yuhi narrowed her eyes at those words.

"Don't interrupt!"

"They are no longer your students!"

"They...are now my subordinates!"

Upon hearing this, Renxiong exhaled a puff of welding smoke.

Iruka was so choked up that he couldn't utter a word.

It really is a strict hierarchy.

Shinobu glanced at Iruka, then accepted the recommendation letters handed over by Kurenai and the other two.

It was his idea to have the newcomers participate this time.

If you want to show your strength to smaller countries, newcomers are a good choice.

Moreover, with Naruto around, he felt completely at ease and at ease.

They just gave the meat to those rising ninjas, and now they're taking advantage of this Chunin Exam to show off their skills. Won't they be getting tons of commissioned missions then?

What about Sunagakure, the allied nation?

Didn't they work?

Without comparison, how could the client trust Konoha more?

They caught a sheep and plucked it vigorously.

During lunch gathering.

All twelve Konoha 11 received their Chunin Exams application forms.

"Alright, this time, I'll defeat you fair and square, Neji!"

"Hmph, bottom of the class."

"And you, Sasuke!"

"Hmph, not interested."

Xiao Li didn't feel embarrassed at all.

Seeing that everyone was full of energy, Nagato held Kushina's small hand tightly.

"It's time to begin; our research is almost complete."

"Yes, Minato, we've taken care of the Grim Reaper mask issue in the next few days."

"That way you can be resurrected first, and Kurama will also become whole again."

Kushina nestled in Eita's arms.

"Minato, this time, let's stay together as a family, okay?"

"Don't worry, we will definitely succeed."

Yongdaimei's gentle smile is like a little sun.

But this moment seemed so glaring.

Shikamaru rested his chin on his hand, "What a nuisance..."

"I'm full, I'm going to train now."

"Shino, is this all you're eating today?"

"They eat several servings of dog food every day, so they're not that hungry."

That afternoon, Kushina and Nagata left.

Kurenai Yuhi and Anko Mitarashi can finally let loose.

Naruto reluctantly broke free from his restraints. "The Chunin Exams are about to begin, so don't mess around during the second exercise."

"We'll see how you do~"

......

The next day.

Team 7 went to the examination hall to submit their Chunin Exam application forms.

I just went up to the second floor.

boom--

A muffled thud.

Immediately afterwards, a group of people gathered in front of the classroom marked 301.

In the crowd, a green-skinned boy covered in bruises lay on the ground with his buttocks sticking out, as if he had been knocked down.

Tenten and Neji frowned and silently protected Lee, who was planning to play dumb to take advantage of them.