In Konoha, Naruto lies down

"I...I'm a little embarrassed." Temari said, "I only brought one pair of socks in, I...but if you want to see it, I can still..."

"No need for that, sincerity doesn't need to be that strong!" Naruto drank water strategically, "Put your clothes on before you come out, damn it!"

"Okay." The voice coming from the bathroom sounded a little lonely.

Naruto coughed awkwardly and shook his head to clear the images from his mind. Temari's question was clearly beyond the scope, and she even came up with her own answer.

He only brought a pair of socks and asked to turn off the lights.

The light was on, and Temari timidly walked out of the bathroom. Fortunately, she was dressed neatly, and everything was harmonious except that she was not wearing shoes. The only difference was that she had changed into fishnet stockings on her legs.

Naruto just thought that Temari was sick these days. There was no point in taking advantage of someone in distress, but it was still okay to legally admire the fishing net.

Even if she returns to normal after a few days, there is nothing much to say except a few scoldings.

Even so, the first sight of the fishing net still gave her a strong visual impact. Temari's legs were not ordinary slender, but rather white, tender and round.

It looks like a washed autumn lotus root, white, smooth, and with a hint of the firmness of a ninja's long-term training.

The average person's legs can't stand straight, even if they try hard, they still struggle to stand straight, their legs crooked and sloppy. Even if the calves are slender, they can't exude that kind of elegance, always feeling dusty and lacking in flavor.

But Temari's legs wrapped in fishnet stockings were completely upright at this moment, her skirt was round, and her eyes had an indescribable dangerous temperament.

"This is my sincerity." Temari sat down on the sofa cautiously and lowered her eyes.

"I've sensed your sincerity." Naruto glanced at the legs covered in fishing nets. "If that's the case, I might consider helping you."

Temari blushed and suddenly fell silent.

He was not in a hurry. He looked at Temari silently and waited quietly.

To him, Temari was a patient, and if he hadn't met her tonight, it would have been none of his business. But now that he had accepted the mission and put forward conditions, he naturally had to be patient.

Naruto may not be a good person in the true sense, but he is definitely a person with principles and ethics.

"After that, I found that I was a little strange." A trace of uneasiness appeared on Temari's face. She twisted her hands and stammered, "I often have nightmares and tend to be distracted."

Hearing this, Naruto withdrew his gaze and his expression became serious.

"Nightmare? What did you dream about? Me?"

"No." Temari shook her head, a trace of sadness that didn't match her age appeared on her slightly youthful face, "It's my father, the Fourth Kazekage."

Oh, household chores.

Naruto drank the water strategically, his eyes looking at Temari, motioning her to continue.

"Father wants to kill Gaara. I have read hatred and fear in his eyes countless times when he looks at Gaara." Temari pinched the flesh of her thigh. "Father is not a heartless person. He is a qualified Kage. But towards Gaara..."

"Gaara wasn't always like that since he was a child. He used to call me sister when he was little." Temari's voice gradually took on a tearful tone. "Later, because of our father, he became irritable, and Kankuro was also afraid of Gaara."

Seeing that Temari was about to cry again, Naruto interrupted her and knocked on the wall of the cup.

"I can't do anything about this. I'm also a Jinchūriki, and I also want to kill people all the time. I even fantasize about turning the high-ranking officials into dogs and keeping them on my balcony."

"In terms of severity of illness, Gaara and I are on par."

"Uh..." Temari was stunned for a moment, but quickly waved her hands and said, "No, no, no! That's not what I meant."

"Gaara has recovered, he he he!! We reconciled after the Chunin Exam."

"Really?" Naruto said, a little embarrassed, touching his chin, "I seem to have revealed a huge secret just now. Did you hear it all?"

"Eh?"

"You've got it in mind, haven't you?"

"This..." Temari didn't know what to say, and managed to squeeze out a sentence, "Smith, I will try my best to forget it."

"No, I can also choose to silence you."

Temari pursed her lips, suddenly stood up and walked towards Naruto, sitting next to him very boldly.

The sofa is not actually that big, more than enough for one person to sit on. If there are two people, it will be a bit crowded and there may even be accidents due to the squeezing.

Naruto didn't refuse, it wasn't something he asked for, Temari was almost pressed against him.

There is a bottom line, but not much.

Temari hummed, "After waking up from the nightmare, I wanted to find you. I don't even know why you were on my mind. You obviously hate me, but I still want to get close to you."

“I wasn’t like that before.”

"But the closer I am to you, the more at ease I feel. I can't stand the suffocating feeling of panic over and over again. I think there may be no cure for me."

Naruto didn't say anything, just thought she was having a seizure.

It's a pity that I don't have a recorder. If I could record this part, I could take it to find her after Temari recovers...

The clock on the wall showed it was already past half past twelve.

Click, the lights suddenly went out.

He clearly felt something warm hugging him, and a pair of watery eyes stood out in the darkness. Temari leaned on his shoulder and hugged him tightly.

Naruto felt a little bored and didn't buy it.

Just as he was about to push Temari away, he suddenly heard her speak softly: "Just this time, let me hug you this time, you can do whatever you want."

Naruto sighed, muttering to himself that he shouldn't argue with a patient. Luckily, Temari didn't take the next step, but just hugged him and then burst into tears.

He talked about his two younger brothers in bits and pieces, and hardly mentioned anything about himself.

"Mother's thoughts were all on Gaara, and she died not long after." Temari murmured, curled up in Naruto's arms, "Now that Father is gone too, Gaara must become the Kazekage."

The Sand Village is not a monolithic entity, and some people have strong hatred and fear towards Gaara.

Even though Gaara is the son of the previous Kazekage and is also the Jinchūriki of Shukaku of the Sand, it is not as easy as imagined to ascend to the position.

It can't be said to be a bloody battle, but some people must be cleared out.

Gaara's transformation has won the support of most of the elders, and they are almost determined to train Gaara into a qualified Kage.

As the eldest princess, Temari had no way out. The pressure in her heart and the burden on her shoulders were like a heavy pound falling from her chest the moment she learned of the death of Kazekage.

Naruto had a terrible headache all night, listening to Temari's intermittent mumbling. Sometimes she would cry while talking, and then start to move around while crying.

Fortunately, no matter how angry Naruto was, he didn't throw himself off the sofa. He held the gun down and barely got through the night.

The next day, early in the morning.

A mechanical synthesized sound of ding startled Naruto awake, and he suddenly opened his eyes.

[The evil god's lackey (an object of Hidan's faith, containing and suppressing all consciousnesses, subject to the caster's restrictions) has been successfully demoted.]

Sensing movement, Temari drowsily opened her eyes, her skirt having limited effect. Naruto glanced at her and silently averted his gaze.

Okay.

Temari's eyes were still open, but her back was like a cat crawling along Naruto's body, her lips were already close, and her half-open eyes were shining. Her collar was wide open, and the holy light was protecting her body.

Naruto repeated to himself a hundred times not to take advantage of fools, and then he forcefully slapped Temari in the face, pushing her directly to the ground.

"I should go now," he said.

Familiar recipe, familiar taste, just the location has changed.

But this time Temari didn't panic. She just sat on the ground and looked up at Naruto who stood up. "Can you stay a little longer?"

"No." He refused very bluntly, "I'm not staying here for you, I'm staying here for another reason."

Temari shook her head and smiled softly, "I don't mind. Will I be able to see you again in the future? I want to stay by your side."

Naruto was standing by the window, already planning to run, but turned back when he heard Temari's words.

"If you continue to look this vulnerable, then my answer is no."

"Whether it's supporting Gaara to the top or practicing on your own, if you can't be of value to me, it's best not to meet in the future."

"We just need each other, we don't owe each other anything, and nothing has happened. You'd better forget me quickly after you wake up, because I will abandon you just as quickly, understand?"

After saying that, Naruto jumped down from the windowsill and disappeared silently in the thick fog at dawn.

Temari was still sitting on the floor, silently looking at the open windows of the room.

The cold wind of the early morning rushed in, and Temari's body trembled violently.

Her face flushed immediately, she cried out, covering her face with her hands, breathing heavily. Her eyes also instantly became clear, no longer distracted.

"How could I!!! How could I!"

The last trace of uneasiness in her heart was dispelled last night, as if all the emotions that had accumulated in her heart for many years were poured out. Temari's heart was as calm as if she had entered sage mode.

All...all the shameful memories came back to her. She covered her mouth tightly, tears of shame falling.

Chapter 114 I have the key, come whenever you want (two in one)

Naruto was tormented by Temari so much that he almost didn't sleep all night, and he sneaked back home with dark circles under his eyes.

The door opened with a click.

He went to the bathroom to wash up, dried his hair, and then fell into the bed skillfully. It was not without gain, at least he got the container for the Nine-Tailed Fox.

I stared at the ceiling and closed my eyes. When I woke up again, it was already night and my head felt heavy.

Naruto sat up shakily and was stunned for a moment. After washing up, he went out with his hands in his pockets and walked towards Ichiraku Ramen. The street was full of lights and shadows.

When the night wind blew, he clenched his hands.

Now that he has both the Tail-Removing Technique and the Tailed Beast Container, it means that he can get rid of his Jinchūriki identity at any time.

Ichiraku Ramen.

"Shikamaru, Choji?" Naruto stopped in front of the ramen shop, the light shining on the faces of the three people, "Why are you here?"

Choji raised his bandaged hand: "Just got out of the hospital."

Shikamaru looked dead in the eyes: "Pick him up from the hospital."

"Then let's have barbecue, it's my treat," Naruto suggested.

"Great." Choji raised his hand, agreeing completely. As for Shikamaru, he shrugged, looking completely indifferent.

The three of them went to the barbecue restaurant, found a seat by the window, and after ordering more than a dozen plates of barbecue and juice, the three second-generation Konoha members began to eat and chat.

"It's a headache. Sasuke ran away and the mission failed." Shikamaru swallowed a piece of barbecue helplessly, then sighed and turned to look at Naruto.

"Hey you, Sasuke ran away, why don't you seem to feel anything?"

"What can it feel like?" Naruto took a sip of juice and leaned back in his chair comfortably. "You don't understand. Sasuke will seek revenge sooner or later."

"You kid..." Shikamaru frowned, "I now suspect that you let Sasuke escape on purpose, but... I still have to thank you."

"Thank me for what? What if I really let Sasuke escape on purpose?"

"That's not important." Shikamaru also leaned back in his chair, looking extremely lazy. "My plan almost killed everyone. The difference in strength between the two sides was too great. Leaving behind to block a one-on-one confrontation was a bad idea."

"Everyone is fine, right? You don't have to think so much." Naruto drank his juice and glanced at Shikamaru out of the corner of his eye. "There's no point in thinking about something that hasn't happened."

"Yes, Shikamaru, you've done a great job." Choji said while enjoying his meal.

Hearing this, Shikamaru stopped worrying and helped Choji put the barbecue on the table with Naruto. The table instantly became quiet, but there was no awkwardness.

The barbecue was sizzling and Shikagami was eating voraciously.

Moths flew around the lampshades above the three people's heads, the guests' wine glasses clinked together, and the fan, which was better than nothing, was running idle. The warm air showed the peaceful faces of the three people.

A couple walked past the window, the girl's floral skirt was blown up by the night wind, and the three people eating barbecue in the store all squinted strategically.

"Speaking of which, Naruto." Shikamaru suddenly spoke, "You've been getting pretty close to Ino recently. Ino mentions you from time to time."

"Though it's not a nice thing to say." Choji swallowed a piece of barbecue and added with narrowed eyes, "Like, it's astringent or something like that."

"Really?" Naruto didn't react and continued to put meat on the grill for Choji. He actually couldn't be used to eating too greasy barbecue, and he lost his appetite after just a little bit.

Shikamaru needs a lot of fat for training, so that he can quickly consume fat to replenish a large amount of chakra and energy during battle.

"We do have a good relationship." He said this, his eyes moving slightly, "As for the bitter taste, don't tell me you didn't see the color of the panties you passed by just now."

Shikamaru: "Drink more water."

Choji: "This barbecue is good, Naruto, you should have two slices too."

Naruto didn't eat, he just raised his hand and shouted, "Ten more plates of barbecue please."

It's sizzling!