Naruto of Naruto

"Well, since I only have a month, I couldn't help but travel for a while."

Naruto laughed and put his right hand behind his head in a bold gesture, hoping to relieve the embarrassment.

However, the expressions of Sakura and Sasuke only softened slightly, and they did not completely calm down. He had to lower his voice and whisper an apology.

Sasuke's eyes were locked on the curse mark on Naruto's shoulder, and there was a trace of nervousness in his furrowed brows.

The first person to discover that Naruto was missing was Ebisu. He only remembered his mission a week after agreeing to Kakashi to teach Naruto. As a result, he searched the entire Konoha Village and waited at the door of Naruto's house from sunset to There was no trace of Naruto the next day.

When he told Kakashi about this, Sasuke was practicing Chidori. When he heard the news that Naruto might be missing, he immediately rushed to Naruto's house with Kakashi.

After trying to notify Naruto using a talking flower to no avail, he contacted Sakura.

The two also began to mobilize their respective connections to find Naruto, and did not plan to notify the Hokage for the time being unless Naruto did not come back after a month.

During these ten days, Sasuke would come to Naruto's room every night to see if he was back. Just tonight, as usual, he walked through the street where Naruto's house was located and saw the lights inside illuminating the windows. Immediately notify Sakura to come.

Fortunately, the person who opened the door was Naruto.

"You've got us all worried to death!"

After observing that there were no wounds on Naruto's body, Sakura decisively punched him on the head.

Feeling the familiar strength, Naruto could only cover his head and smile.

He knew that after Sakura punched him, the worries and anxiety in her heart would disappear, but Sasuke...

Naruto looked at the awkward Sasuke and thought helplessly that sometimes it was Sasuke's personality that was the most troublesome.

I don't know what he is thinking, and I don't know how to take care of his emotions.

Naruto could only change the topic and asked: "You must have grown a lot in strength this month, right?"

"That's for sure! This princess learned the offensive and defensive tactics of genjutsu from Teacher Yuhi Kurenai. Naruto, you don't know genjutsu yet, right?"

Naruto raised his right hand, turned away from his face, and lightly scratched his face with his index finger.

"Ah, it seems I won't be able to beat you in the future."

Then he looked at Sasuke, whose expression was still cold, and moved close to him, put his arms around his neck, and asked him with a smile:

"Sasuke, Sasuke, how is your strength increasing?"

Sasuke wanted to distance himself from Naruto in disgust, but he didn't really push away Naruto's hand. He just pursed his lips and said arrogantly: "I just learned Thunder Release from Kakashi-sensei." Changes in form and nature. Mastered his Chidori. As well as some techniques for using the Sharingan and Eye Techniques."

"That's awesome! I haven't done anything this month. It seems I have to rely on you two to protect me from now on. Hahahahaha!"

Sasuke's frown deepened. Based on his understanding of Naruto, Naruto was a person who would rather show off his strength than admit defeat to himself.He would not even say such words to ask others to protect him. Although it was just a joke, but...

"As long as you're okay, let's go first."

Sakura had already walked out of the door, looking back at Naruto's back holding Sasuke, waiting for Sasuke to come out.

"Sorry, sorry, I forgot the time. Let's catch up on old times tomorrow."

Naruto released his hold on Sasuke's shoulders and planned to wave goodbye to both of them.

"Snapped!"

Sasuke grabbed Naruto's arm with a complicated expression.His eyes swept over the group photo of Team [-] beside Naruto's bed, the dolls that looked like Sasuke and Kakashi, and the sticker on the wall that read "Become Hokage!"

"Sasuke?" Naruto's eyes contained confusion, shock, and a hint of worry.

"Sorry." Sasuke gently let go of Naruto's hand, there was indescribable emotion in his voice.

Naruto, when did you... also learn to put on a mask in front of me and Sakura?

He turned and walked out the door, standing side by side with Sakura, watching Naruto close the door with a smile.

"Sasuke, what did you just say?" Sakura's expression was very shocked, as if she had not yet reacted to Sasuke's actions.

"Maybe it's because I've used my Sharingan too much recently, and I feel a little uncomfortable." Sasuke's tone returned to his previous calmness, even adding a hint of indifference than before.

"I'm leaving first." Sasuke jumped off the terrace, jumped a few times, and disappeared into the night.

Sakura was also stunned for a moment, looked back at Naruto's illuminated window and turned dark, then turned and left.

Naruto lay on the bed, covering his eyes with his right forearm to block the moonlight coming in from the window, thinking about Sasuke's abnormal behavior just now.

Sasuke, did he notice it...?

"Sorry," Naruto said softly.

……

The next day, the venue for the third Chunin exam.

In the huge circular wall, ten ninjas who passed the selection were standing in the center, greeting the cheers of everyone.

Aburame Shino, Haruno Sakura, Temari, Nara Shikamaru, Kankuro, Akimichi Choji, Uzumaki Naruto, Hyuga Hinata, Gaara, Uchiha Sasuke.

They are the protagonists of today.

On the second floor where the No. [-] in the World plaque was hung, three Kages from the Ninja Village were sitting, as well as a retired Hokage.

They are, the fifth generation Hokage Haruno Meabuki sitting in the center, and the third generation Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen. Next to Haruno Meabuki is the fourth generation Mizukage Yagura, and next to Sarutobi Hiruzen is the fourth generation Kazekage Rasa. .

"It's almost time to start." Haruno Meabuki looked at the time and walked to the railing.

"Dear distinguished guests, I sincerely thank you all for coming to watch the Chunin Selection Examination held by Konoha.

Next, the ten contestants who passed the pre-selection will conduct a formal selection competition.

Please enjoy watching the game! "

In the venue, referee Shiranui Genma began to read the rules to everyone.

"Although the venue has changed, compared to the second selection, the rules exclude the 3 minutes of communication before the game, and ninja tools can be used. This will last until one party dies or admits defeat.

But when I think the outcome is determined, I will also stop the game and not resist. Do you understand?

Then the first game begins.

Aburame Shino versus Haruno Sakura.

These two people stayed while the others returned to the lounge. "

On the viewing stand, Neji looked at Hinata standing in the field, recalling in his mind what she said to him during the second selection.

"Do you want to resist fate..."

He stretched out his hand and subconsciously touched the caged bird curse mark on his forehead, but only touched the cold forehead protector.

The discussions among the people around them were all focused on the strength talk between the two sides off the court.

A villager argued loudly with the people around him:

"Haruno Sakura is the daughter of the Fifth Hokage. She has two blood inheritance limits: wood release and double ninjutsu. I really don't know how to lose!"

"The attack methods of the Aburame clan are difficult to guard against, not to mention the bugs with various functions. One month is enough to cultivate bugs that can restrain the opponent's ability."

Several jonins sat together and listened to their discussion. Sarutobi Asuma smiled and said to Yuhi Kurenai:

"It seems that both sides have a chance of winning."

Yuhi Hong looked at the disciples she had taught for a month, and raised the corners of her mouth:

"Sakura will definitely win!"

"Oh why?"

"Because her talent for illusions is the best among the ninjas I have ever seen!"

Kurenai Yuhi declared confidently, and Sakura in the venue also looked at Aburame Shino with her hands in her pockets with the same confident expression.

"I declare: the game begins!"