Naruto, Time of Dawn

Frontier of the Fire Nation

"Sasuke, you are too injured. You must go to Medicine King Valley. Only there can you have a chance of survival!"

Xiang Rin gave this answer immediately after checking Sasuke's body.

"Don't go."

Sasuke coldly refused, "Where is Yaowang Valley?"Although there are countless precious herbs, there are also all kinds of poisons and insects are everywhere.If you don’t have solid medical knowledge, you won’t be able to get out once you get in!

"But Sasuke!"

Xianglin wanted to persuade Sasuke again. After all, going to Yaowang Valley was Sasuke's only hope. Otherwise, Sasuke would be in pain all his life, and even his eyes would be almost useless.That would be worse than death for Sasuke!Moreover, if he cannot get effective treatment, Sasuke's remaining time...

"Sasuke, you want to go back to find Naruto-kun, right? But have you ever thought about it? If you go back like this, let alone meet Naruto-kun, you are afraid that you will be arrested by the gatekeepers as soon as you arrive in Konoha. Sasuke, take the medicine Wang Gu."

Jugo also began to persuade. He understood that it was not that Sasuke didn't want to cure himself, but that the Medicine King Valley was indeed a dangerous place, and those poisonous things would be on the plate if he was not careful. Sasuke simply did not want to implicate them.

"..."

Sasuke lowered his head and said nothing for a long time.

"I'll go alone."

Seeing that Sasuke was willing to let go, Jugo followed Sasuke's wishes and said

"Okay, we'll take you to the entrance. We'll wait outside and signal if anything happens."

After finishing speaking, Jugo carefully observed Sasuke's expression and made sure that Sasuke had no objection. Jugo said to Xiang Rin

"Go and prepare some deworming and detoxifying drugs, and let Shuiyue accompany you. We will meet at the entrance of Medicine King Valley."

"it is good."

The wooden leaves in the distance,

When it was getting dark, Naruto hurried to the Hokage room avoiding the sight of the dark place. As for why... the reason was simple. Just last night, Danzo finally couldn't sit still and sent many people to watch his hut. In addition, even Li Xiao was also affected.

This hit Naruto's back, because for Naruto, it was okay to touch him, but it was absolutely not okay to touch Li Xiao!

"Grandma Tsunade!"

Tsunade, who had spent the night in the Hokage's room before, gave Naruto a hard look.

Can't this kid calm down for a while?

"what's up?"

Tsunade threw away the documents in her hand irritably. She really felt that Raikage was that stinking stone, so stubborn!Isn’t it because the time for the Five Shadows Conference was not convened?What's the big deal!He actually sent her a document and asked her to give a reasonable reason!

sky!Just "Xiao" is enough for the five of them!Why did you even ask for a reason? !It’s simply unreasonable!

Naruto did not answer Tsunade's question first, but quickly formed a seal and set up a barrier before answering.

"Grandma Tsunade, can you find two trustworthy people to take Li Xiao out of the village?"

Naruto's eager look told Tsunade that Danzo might have been targeting Li Xiao.If Li Xiao falls into Danzo's hands, Naruto's actions will definitely be restricted in many ways.

Tsunade said, "Naruto, do you have someone chosen?"

She knew that with how much Naruto cared about Li Xiao, he must have his own candidate.

"Mother-in-law, I want Kakashi-sensei and Konohamaru to take Li Xiao out of the village temporarily."

"Um...Naruto, you have to think clearly. With Kakashi's status in the village, it's impossible not to know that he suddenly left Danzo."

Tsunade was a little embarrassed. If it was just Konohamaru Danzo, he wouldn't care too much, but with Kakashi, it would be another matter.

"So I need to trouble Granny Tsunade to let Mr. Kakashi go on a secret mission first, and then arrange for Konohamaru and Li Xiao to leave."

"Shell Mission."

Tsunade thought about it carefully and realized that this might not be a solution, but it could not be hidden from Danzo.

"That may not work."

"Okay, as long as my mother-in-law cooperates with me and allows me to go to the Country of Waves. And let me know that Akatsuki's whereabouts have been discovered in the Country of Waves."

Naruto is not easy to deal with now. Not long ago, he just found out that the ninja he met before was from Konoha, and he is still staying in the country of waves. Danzo must know this, and he is investigating the matter of "Akatsuki" Danzo also knew that if he went to the Land of Waves again, Danzo would not have the energy to care about where Mr. Kakashi went.

"That's fine, but I'm not worried about you going alone, Naruto, and Danzo will take the opportunity to deal with you."

Tsunade's worries were not unreasonable. Ever since Naruto came back, he had been secretly digging holes for Danzo. Now Danzo could only dream of catching Naruto at the root and giving him a good "education".

Naruto responded casually,

"Then mother-in-law, just cut off your love and ask Neji to accompany me."

"it is good."

It was rare for Naruto to offer to have someone accompany him, and this person was Neji, who was among the best in ANBU, so Tsunade naturally agreed wholeheartedly.

"Then the mother-in-law gives the order now, asking Mr. Kakashi to leave now, go southwest, and wait for Li Xiao and others in the Valley of the End. And I will leave with Neji early tomorrow morning."

"Well, I'll arrange it."

Tsunade responded,

"I will tell Li Xiao where I want to go, my mother-in-law and Kakashi-sensei. I will leave first."

After speaking, Naruto left.

Tsunade also called for someone after the barrier disappeared.

"Shizune, call Kakashi to me for an urgent mission, and inform Neji that she and Naruto will go to the Land of Waves early tomorrow morning."

"Yes."

Back at his cabin, Li Xiao was holding a book and reading intently.Ever since Danzo started to send people to follow him, Li Xiao had never been to any place where he could attract attention. He was always reading at home, or going out to buy some of his favorite sweets and bring him a piece of Ichiraku Ramen. Been to other places.

"Li Xiao."

Naruto called, placing his hand in front of Li Xiao's eyes and shaking it.

As for Li Xiao, he held Naruto's hand very calmly and said

"Dinner is on the table."

Naruto walked over calmly, saw the dinner on the table, and said casually

"Li Xiao, didn't you say you were going to eat Ichiraku Ramen tonight?"

"You come back so late. If you bring ramen, I won't be able to eat it when you come back. If you want to eat ramen, just wait until next time."

Li Xiao put down the book in his hand and walked to the refrigerator. He took out a carton of milk and took it to the kitchen very thoughtfully. He heated it up and poured it into a cup before sending it to Naruto. He sat down.

"Dad, have you made arrangements for my departure?"

The two of them had discussed it after being targeted before, and it was he who proposed to leave the village temporarily. He even chose the location, which was in Yaowang Valley.

Naruto naturally understood Li Xiao's considerations. In addition to avoiding Danzo, the child also wanted to practice in Yaowang Valley.Considering the child's familiarity with herbal medicine, Naruto felt that this was a good decision, and there were many poisons in Yaowang Valley. Even if Danzo sent people to follow him in Yaowang Valley, Lixiao would be absolutely sure to protect himself.

"Yes, but my mother-in-law is a little worried, so I suggested that Kakashi-sensei and Konohamaru accompany you."

Li Xiao had no objection, it was just two more people, no big deal.

"detailed arrangement."

"Kakashi-sensei will leave tonight, and tomorrow morning Neji and I will leave for the Land of Waves to divert Danzo's attention. After that, Granny Tsunade will make arrangements for Konohamaru to take you away with him."

After saying that, Naruto put down his chopsticks and raised his hand to rub Li Xiao's hair.

"Don't worry, I will send you away."

Li Xiao raised his head and smiled at Naruto. He knew that his father would ask the shadow branch and body to help again.

"Dad, you should be careful too."

"Well, I see, don't worry."

At this time, Kakashi looked helplessly at the sky with a dead fish eye (who covered the other eye!).

Ah! How can these children be so tormented?Teacher! Hurry up and take care of your son and grandson!

But this is impossible. The chakra sealed into Naruto's body by Minato is limited. How can it come out at this time?

Forget it, he accepted his fate! Let's go quickly.

The next day, everything went according to plan. It would have been better if Naruto had ignored Naruto's use of shadow to fool Neji.

Therefore, after Li Xiao and Konohamaru said goodbye to Tsunade and left the village, they met Naruto. After all, Naruto had been waiting here.

"Brother Naruto! Didn't you leave with Neji?"

Konohamaru stepped forward to greet Naruto, and Naruto smiled back.

"It's okay, I can catch up."

Don’t worry if there is a flying thunder god.

"Li Xiao, I will walk with you for a while."

Li Xiao nodded and naturally took Naruto's hand.All this time, he and his father have never been that far apart. Even if Naruto went to investigate, he would place Li Xiao somewhere safe and close to him.This is the first real distance.

Naruto held the small hand, which was slightly cool and soft in his palm.Let yourself feel at ease but also worry.

"Let's go."

From here to the Valley of the End, it only takes more than ten minutes at most with ninja skills, but the three of them tacitly chose to walk. In this case, the time to reach the Valley of the End will be greatly extended, and it will take less than two or three hours.

Along the way, no one spoke.It's been quiet all the time, and you can hear the singing of birds from time to time.

However, no matter how long the road is, it will eventually end. When Naruto saw Kakashi's figure, he understood that next, his child would really leave him and go far away for a long, long time.

Suddenly he remembered every time he left briefly before. At that time, Li Xiao always pretended to be strong and whispered his worries and longings after he left.

Everything was so unexpected.The emotion of separation suddenly filled my heart.Sadness filled my heart.

Naruto knelt down and hugged his child as he did every time he left.

"take care of yourself."

"Um"

After a long time, Naruto let go of Li Xiao and handed the seal scroll he had prepared early in the morning to Li Xiao.

"There are all the things you will use in it, as well as a few medical books you are reading. Ask Xiaojiu to inform me if you have anything. And the pendant I gave you must be taken with you. By the way, this is my chakra Crystal, if you encounter special circumstances, Xiaojiu will tell you how to use it."

"I know dad."

Li Xiao took the sealing scroll and chakra crystal that Naruto gave to him, feeling a little worried.

"Dad, I can't ignore my own health even when I'm not around. If Dad doesn't take care of himself, I will be angry. You also know that I am terrible when I am angry."

"Yes"

Naruto suddenly laughed, a warm smile appearing on his delicate and beautiful face.Just like the warm sunshine in March, the breeze in June also carries an undetectable sadness.

Naruto pinched Li Xiao's small nose and said

"Then I'll go and listen to Kakashi-sensei's arrangements. Of course, sometimes you don't have to listen."

"Well!" Kakashi, who was walking over, happened to hear that sentence:

Sometimes you don’t have to listen.

What does it mean to not listen sometimes?Isn't he reliable?

Kakashi bent down and showed a smile that looked harmless but was extremely sinister.

"Naruto should explain to the teacher what 'sometimes you don't have to listen' means! Huh?"

Naruto scratched his hair in embarrassment. He looked exactly like the big boy back then, a little silly.

"Teacher, I leave Li Xiao to you. The destination is Yaowang Valley for a week."

He was confident that a week would be enough for him to expose Danzo's background!

"Then I'll leave first. Come on Li Xiao!"

"Hi!"

Li Xiao clenched the scroll in his hand. He would definitely take this opportunity to hone himself. Sooner or later, he would be strong enough to help his father. At that time, his father would definitely tell him about him. Life experience, about... his mother.

Konoha, roots.

Everything that is supposed to come will still come.Originally, Danzo was really anxious because Naruto and Neji were going to the Land of Waves together, and it was true that he would not notice their little actions for a while (sending Li Xiao away).

But Naruto and the others were discovered when they were walking to the Valley of the End. As a hero of Konoha, it was difficult for anyone to recognize Naruto, so the news spread among ordinary villagers.Now that it has spread, it will naturally reach Danzo's ears.

Sure enough, the plan couldn't keep up with the change.

We can only hope that Kakashi and the others can move quickly and get to the Medicine King Valley before Danzo's people catch up with them. Only in this way can they spend this week safely.

When Tsunade learned that Danzo sent people to the direction of the Valley of the End, she knew that the plan between herself and Naruto had been discovered. However, what was even more annoying was that she could not do anything yet!

Everything can only depend on Li Xiao and the others.

But with Kakashi here, there won't be any big problem.

Now, Tsunade finally knew why Naruto chose Kakashi.

As Konoha's number one technician.Kakashi does have the strength to protect Li Xiao and Konohamaru who is not weak after fighting with the people at the root...

Naruto has indeed changed a lot, he is so thoughtful.Presumably Naruto knew from the beginning that their actions could only be hidden from Danzo for a while.

It's really hard for Naruto to dare to make such a choice, but... when Li Xiao and the others come back, Danzo will definitely not give up easily.I hope that Naruto will have enough evidence by then to make Danzo bow his head, or... it would be best to be dismissed directly!

In front of Yaowang Valley at this time.

Jugo put Sasuke down;

"Sasuke, we sent you here."

Xianglin took out the medicine he prepared and gave it to Sasuke

"Sasuke, even if you can't find the entrance to Shigulin, you must come back before the anti-worming medicine runs out."

Sasuke nodded, saying that the slug clan's medical skills were excellent. Even the medical ninjutsu of the Senju clan was obtained from slugs.Now, finding the entrance to the Marsh Bone Forest is really Sasuke's only option.

"I will be back. Also, if... burn it, find a place where you can see Konoha and bury it. Remember to plant a cherry blossom tree next to it... ask for Yae Sakura."

Everyone understood where Sasuke deliberately paused.If he couldn't find the entrance, Sasuke would have less than a month left.

Sasuke-kun, do you want to watch Konoha perish from a place where you can see Konoha?No, it's not!You can't let go of that person, you just want to... look at him.

As for Yae Sakura, it was just because that person liked Yae Sakura.

Sasuke, if you can't let go, why did you refuse in the first place?

In fact, Sasuke, rather than hatred, you want someone to accompany you, look at you, and share your joys and sorrows with you, right?

And that person... you have always hoped that he was Uzumaki Naruto.Only now do you understand what it is that you desire.It's not early, but it's too late. I don't know if this belated awakening can guide you back to that person.Get that happiness.