Naruto: They are all reborn.

Chapter 45 Who is the most important person in your heart? (Part 3)

"Thank you all, you've been a great help."

After leaving the Hokage Building, Toki thanked the three seniors.

The report narrated by Minato Namikaze omitted everything about Naruto Namikaze, which was clearly the result of a discussion among the three of them.

Contrary to his usual gentle demeanor, Minato Namikaze spoke in a somewhat serious tone: "No matter what, I still believe in your character, and I'm not wrong about you."

Choza Akimichi laughed a few times, then gave a thumbs up: "I saw everything when you guys were fighting at the barbecue restaurant Q that time, but about Sakumo... sigh, there's no need to mention it again."

Aburame Shiki stood with her hands in her pockets, expressionless: "I don't know you very well, but I trust Minato and Choza's judgment, especially since you are Tsunade's disciple."

Although he was the most indifferent one, he was worried that Shi Xu wouldn't understand, so he gave a subtle reminder at the end.

Toki's character is only one aspect, almost insignificant in the face of the information that the "Fourth Shinobi World War" could threaten the safety of the village. However, the most important factor in the reason why the three of them helped to cover it up was Tsunade.

As long as Tsunade stands behind Tokio, even if she tells the truth, the village can't do anything to Tokio. At most, it will only bring some minor troubles, which will only worsen the relationship between Tokio and the village.

"No matter what, I still want to thank everyone. Even if..." Shi Xu paused for a moment before continuing, "even if that day really comes, I will remember the kindness I showed you today."

Before leaving, Minato Namikaze took out a scroll: "This is the ninjutsu I promised you, Fire Release: Flame Bullet."

Fire Release: Flame Bullet, a ninjutsu with a difficulty level of C.

First, hold the oil refined from chakra in your mouth, and spit it out while using Fire Release to ignite it. The advantage of this technique is that you can control the amount of oil refined, thereby freely controlling the power and preparation time of the ninjutsu.

This technique is not as penetrating as the Dragon Fire Technique, but its power is considerable. It was a technique that Minato Namikaze carefully selected after his trip to Loulan.

The Thousand Hands Mansion.

"I'm back."

Toki pushed open the door, but the house was empty; even Kushina, who was under house arrest, was not home.

I opened the refrigerator, took out a bag of toast bread, cut off the harder edges of the bread slices to stuff in my mouth, leaving only the soft middle part for later use. Then I cracked an egg, beat it well, heated a frying pan, and poured it in over low heat.

"Ha~ Food is the most important thing for people." Shi Xu yawned, poured out the fried egg, and added a pat of butter...

I've been eating sand in the desert for the past few days, so the first thing I'll do when I get back to Konoha is definitely to improve my meals.

Just as I finished eating, I heard the sound of the door opening in the entryway.

Tsunade noticed the men's shoes on the shoe rack, and a captivating smile immediately spread across her face: "Tokio, you're back?"

"Teacher, I just got back today."

Seeing the beautiful teacher, Shi Xu's previously troubled mood immediately improved.

Tsunade sat down opposite him and asked, "How did the mission go?"

"Overall, things went smoothly, but there were some unexpected situations that I need to tell you about."

Next, Toki recounted everything about Naruto Namikaze, but when talking about how he dealt with An Lushan, he still omitted the existence of the Karma.

It wasn't that he didn't trust Tsunade, but Kaguya behind the Karma seal was too dangerous, so he figured he should keep it a secret as long as possible.

"You... you still defected?"

Tsunade never imagined that in this second life, Toki would still choose the path of defection. This time, however, with even greater talent, he not only survived in the Land of Rain but also sparked the Fourth Shinobi World War.

"I'm sorry, teacher, I've let you down... Wait a minute!" Shi Xu suddenly raised her head. "What do you mean I 'still' defected?"

Realizing she had let something slip, Tsunade immediately raised her voice: "You misheard!"

Shi Xu propped herself up on the table and leaned forward slightly: "Teacher!"

In that instant when their eyes met, Toki suddenly recalled Tsunade's various unusual behaviors in the past.

The first time was probably when he revealed his chakra nature. Tsunade said, "It's changed." He even pressed her for details, but she brushed him off.

Then there was the time he got drunk in Tanabata Street. Tsunade said he was physically weak and it took him a lot of time and effort to prepare the right proportions of the medicine. But Toki clearly remembered that he had taken the medicine on his second day in Konoha.

No! We should go back a little further; the really strange part is when he first met Tsunade!

The way she was about to take him away without a word, combined with that "she still defected," could it be... that Tsunade also came back from the future?

She has a Yin seal, which keeps her body in a state of perpetual age, making it impossible for anyone to tell her actual age.

Tsunade lied to herself!

A surge of anger welled up in Shi Xu's heart, but it vanished in an instant.

Shi Xu raised his hand, staring blankly at the wedge in his right palm...

"What right do I have to say anything about her?"

No matter what Tsunade was hiding, her feelings for him were undeniable, and he felt the same way about her.

"Teacher, let me calm down for a while. I'll be back tonight."

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

After saying this, Shi Xu turned and left.

Tsunade immediately stood up and reached out to chase after him and grab him, but her feet seemed to be rooted to the spot, and she couldn't take a step.

……

At dusk, on the Fire Shadow Rock, Toki sat alone on the mountaintop, his hand resting on the vibrant grass, gazing at the forest stretching out before him as if to the horizon.

As the sun set and the crimson clouds darkened, he finally got up and left.

"A bowl of miso ramen."

After ordering, Shi Xu stared silently at the chopstick holder, where the chopsticks were pointed at both ends.

The shop was newly opened and not many people were there. It wasn't until the shopkeeper, whose name was "Handmade," brought over a bowl of bright red noodles that Shi Xu, as if in a dream, picked up his chopsticks and put his hands together in prayer.

"I'm starting to eat."

Back home, Tsunade was drinking alone in the yard.

Shi Xu stepped forward, placed the bento box on the table, and as soon as she opened the lid, a wave of steam rushed out.

"I guess you didn't eat dinner tonight, so I brought eel rice, miso soup, and a side dish to go with your drinks."

Tsunade opened her eyes, her gaze gentle as she looked at him: "What did you eat for dinner?"

"Ramen."

"Then why did you go all the way to an izakaya to buy food?"

"The ramen was soaked as soon as I brought it back, so it doesn't taste good."

Tsunade suddenly smiled, blinked, and said, "What if I want to eat ramen?"

Shi Xu sighed, said nothing, and simply stretched out her hand in front of her.

Tsunade pursed her lips tightly for a good four or five seconds, her cheeks beginning to flush: "I was wrong."

I want to eat both eel rice and ramen; I'll never make that "choose one" joke again next time.

(End of this chapter)