"Oh."
Naruto sat back down blankly, then looked at Shikamaru. "You haven't finished. What exactly did Temujin do?"
"..."
Shikamaru sighed deeply.
Sometimes, he thought Naruto was fairly smart, but other times, Naruto was really stupid.
Then, he explained in detail what he had observed.
Leaving aside obvious things like Temujin being deceived by Haido,
He first speculated on the possible relationship between Temujin and Haido on the other continent.
This was also a major reason he thought could have angered Takumi.
"What?!"
After hearing this, Naruto immediately stood up in shock.
Suddenly, the surroundings became quiet, everyone looking at him curiously.
Feeling everyone's gaze, he quickly sat down with an embarrassed smile. "Um, nothing, everyone continue, continue, hehehe..."
Everyone continued their lively eating and drinking.
The adult crew members were already quite drunk.
They were running around chaotically, offering toasts.
But they had all been warned by the director, so no one approached the young Genin.
No one approached Takumi and Koyuki either.
The whole celebration had effectively split into two scenes.
One was the adult scene, one was the minor scene.
"You mean, the one who killed Temujin's family was that Haido?"
After sitting down, Naruto said quietly.
"Ten to one."
Shikamaru said with deadpan eyes. "Although I don't know how Takumi figured it out so quickly, the situation should indeed be like this."
"Another reason for Takumi's anger probably relates to those people trapped in the glass spheres."
Shino said. "In the story he told, the people in that organization also pursued peace, but the path they chose was completely opposite to Temujin's."
"That's right."
Shikamaru nodded. "To be honest, that organization's idea still seems naive to me, just like that Haido expecting to use the Gelel Stones to rule the Shinobi World."
"But no one can criticize their actions. Ultimately, they were just a group of weak people huddling together for warmth, struggling to survive in the chaos of war."
This speech made Kiba and Naruto fall into thought.
They had listened to Takumi's story, but just listened, without seriously thinking about it.
Shikamaru and Shino's words made them understand that the story Takumi told wasn't random nonsense.
"If they were still around, I'd really like to meet them."
Naruto said with emotion. "Fighting to protect the weak, they must have been truly outstanding people, right."
"Who knows."
Shikamaru said. "But most likely, that organization no longer exists."
"Huh?"
Naruto was startled, then noticed that Kiba and Shino didn't seem surprised.
They didn't seem at all surprised by this outcome.
"But..."
Naruto felt a bit unwilling.
An organization that fought for the weak had just disappeared like that.
"Alright, enough chatting."
Shikamaru picked up a skewer of meat from the side. "It's rare not to have to think too much. Let's just enjoy ourselves properly."
The celebration lasted until evening.
The drunken crew members simply lay down on the ground and slept. The weather was good, and it wouldn't get too cold at night.
They didn't need to worry about catching cold.
Takumi and the others slept in tents.
Their Shinobi qualities ensured they maintained the habit of taking turns on night watch, two people per shift.
"Really no opportunity this time."
Takumi gently stroked Koyuki's face. "Why don't you come with me somewhere?"
"As long as I'm with you, I'm willing to go anywhere."
Koyuki looked at him fondly.
Takumi's heart stirred. He immediately used supersonic speed and brought Koyuki inside the mobile ship.
Casually finding a room, he gently laid Koyuki on the bed.
"Wait."
Koyuki stopped him, then blushed slightly. "Can you... use the form with the wings from during the day..."
"I didn't know you liked this kind of thing."
Takumi smiled and, as she wished, sprouted his bat wings, making his skin slightly pale.
And this time, he intentionally made four fangs appear.
Like a real vampire.
"Is this what you wanted?"
His voice seemed to carry a hint of charm.
Koyuki looked at him dreamily, lying on the bed, reaching out her hands towards him. "Come hold me."
…
The next morning, everyone parted ways.
"Takumi-kun, I'll edit the movie as quickly as possible. You'll be able to see it in theaters soon."
The director shook hands with Takumi in farewell. "Next time, I hope you'll still grace us with your presence."
"If there's an opportunity, I will."
Takumi said with a smile. "This has been a very rare experience for me too."
"Alright, we're ready to leave now. We'll leave the time to you."
The director said with a mischievous smile, then led the crew aside to prepare for departure.
Leaving only Takumi and Koyuki facing each other.
Their eyes met. The secret experience of the previous night made them smile at each other.
"After this, I don't know how long it will be before we see each other again."
Koyuki stepped forward and straightened Takumi's collar for him, like a gentle and virtuous wife.
"We clearly agreed you would come find me when you had time, but so much time has passed and you haven't come."
As she spoke, Koyuki's eyes became somewhat reproachful.
"Sorry."
What could Takumi say to that?
He had been too busy recently.
Either dealing with assassinations or on the road avoiding them.
He simply hadn't had any leisure time to go to the Land of Snow.
"I will make time to visit you."
Takumi could only continue making empty promises.
"I'll wait."
Koyuki said. "If you don't come, I'll come find you, just like this time."
"Of course you're very welcome."
Takumi said with a smile. "Besides, you are now the ruler of the Land of Snow, a very distinguished guest for Konoha."
"Whenever you want, as long as you're in Konoha, you can ask me to be on standby anytime, to protect you."
His words made Koyuki's eyes light up.
"It's a deal."
She said with a smile. "Next time I come, you have to protect me twenty-four hours a day."
"I will, Your Majesty."
Takumi smiled, took her hand, and gently kissed the back of it.
"Remember your words, my knight."
Koyuki's eyes held infinite tenderness.
"Damn it!"
Sakura was biting her handkerchief again in the distance.
She watched hatefully, wishing she could rush over and stop them immediately.
But the remaining shred of rationality told her that rushing in at a time like this would only annoy Takumi.
Yesterday, she had forcefully inserted herself between them because the occasion was suitable.
But now, during an obvious farewell moment, if she rashly barged in, it would definitely be very inappropriate.
"Sakura, we're leaving."
Naruto waved to her from a distance.
"Shut up!"
Sakura turned back and roared. "Aren't you all going to wait for Takumi-kun?"
"With his speed, he can catch up anytime."
Shikamaru picked his ear, thinking to himself, 'What a loud voice.'
"The mission is over. Isn't it better to hurry back to the village?"
Kiba said, hands behind his head, Akamaru perched on his head. "Going back means we can start training sooner."
"Training?"
Naruto remembered what Kiba had told him yesterday. "Since we're going to train, let's start now!"
Saying this, Naruto directly rushed out.
"Wait for me!"
Kiba immediately followed excitedly.