Chapter 156 - 22

Chapter 22: Naruto Refuses to Carry Kakashi: My Body Is the Capital for Reviving the Clan."Don't say such cold-hearted things!" Sakurashouted, her voice laced with tears. "Naruto! Come help! Carry the teacher back!"She wasn't strong enough to carry a grown man.Sasuke had just been injured and was currently feeling weak as well.Here, the one with the most stamina and strength was undoubtedly Naruto, who had just crushed the kubikiribōchō with one hand.However.Naruto took a step back."I'm not carrying him."The refusal was crisp and decisive."Why?!" Sakura was anxious. "He passed out to protect us!""I'm a germaphobe."Naruto spouted nonsense with a straight face."Besides, I have principles. My back is only for beautiful women. Carry a kidney-deficient middle-aged uncle? What if I get infected?""I still have to work hard for the revival of the Uzumaki Clan; my body is the capital for that revival."What the hell kind of infection is kidney deficiency!Sasuke felt the veins on his forehead throbbing.How exactly was this guy's brain wired?"Er Zhu Zi."Naruto turned to look at Sasuke, gesturing with his chin toward Kakashi on the ground."This glorious task is handed over to you.""Why should I?" Sasuke gritted his teeth."This is training."Naruto walked over, patted Sasuke on the shoulder, and spoke earnestly."Think about it, this is the body of an elite Jonin.""By carrying him, you can feel the weight of a powerhouse at close range, feel his muscle structure, and even smell that... salty fish scent that belongs to a powerhouse.""For someone like you who craves power, isn't this a huge opportunity?"Sasuke paused.Although it sounded like complete nonsense, but... feel the weight of a powerhouse?Seeing Sasuke waver, Naruto immediately increased the intensity of his manipulation."Also, think about it.""If you can't even carry a teacher who has fainted, how will you carry the glory of the Uchiha Clan in the future?""How will you carry the burden of revenge?""Do you want your brother to laugh at you from the shadows, saying you can't even carry a man?"Critical hit.As long as Uchiha Itachi was mentioned, Sasuke's IQ would instantly go offline."Hmph."Sasuke snorted coldly and shoved Naruto's hand away."Fine, I'll carry him.""Who said I can't carry him?"Sasuke gritted his teeth, squatted down, and with great difficulty, hoisted the dead-weight Kakashiup.Kakashi, a tall man over 1.8 meters, pressing down on Sasuke's small frame, looked exceptionally comical.Sasuke's legs were trembling, but for the glory of the Uchiha, he didn't make a sound."That's it."Naruto nodded with satisfaction."Let's go, home.""Old man Tazuna, lead the way."Tazuna, who had been shrinking in the corner shivering, finally came to his senses and hurriedly nodded and bowed to lead the way.The group walked along the forest path toward Tazuna's house.The sun was setting.Casting long shadows for everyone.Sasuke carried Kakashi, one step at a time, sweating profusely from exhaustion.Sakura looked at Sasuke worriedly from the side, wanting to help but unable to intervene.Naruto walked at the very back, having taken out that copy of "icha icha paradise" at some point.But he wasn't reading the book.His gaze was fixed on the virtual panel.[Current Mission: Land of Waves Escort (In Progress).][Hidden Side Quest: This Assassin Is Not Too Cold (Progress 10%).][Host successfully brainwashed Sasuke, gained "Master Manipulator" proficiency +5.]Naruto closed the book and looked at Sasuke's stubborn back, a playful curve appearing at the corner of his mouth.Zabuza wasn't dead.That youth... or rather, girl named Haku, would definitely save Zabuza.In other words, there would be another tough battle in a few days."However..."Naruto recalled the sensation on his fingertips when he touched Haku's wrist earlier.Delicate, cold.That unique fluctuation of Chakra."Ice Style, huh..."Naruto licked his lips.If he could get his hands on this Bloodline Limit, combined with his own Wind Release and Water Release...Also, that Haku really did look good.Keeping him at home as a maid... oh no, a manservant, even just looking at him would be pleasant for the eyes."Hey, Naruto!"Sakura in front suddenly looked back and shouted."Walk faster! Don't fall behind!""Coming, coming."Naruto responded lazily.He looked up at the darkening night sky on the horizon.The plot of the Land of Waves had only just begun....Sasuke felt as if his lungs were filled with burning charcoal.With every step, his leg muscles issued a sharp protest.The man on his back, known as the "Copy Ninja of Konoha," was now as heavy as a granite block soaked in water.Sweat dripped from Sasuke's chin into the dry soil and evaporated instantly."We're here... finally here..."Tazuna pointed to a two-story wooden building built on the water ahead and shouted excitedly.Sasuke looked up and almost collapsed on the spot.He still had to climb the stairs.Damn it.Just as Sasuke was gritting his teeth, preparing to throw Kakashi into the sea, the door of the cabin was pushed open.A young woman wearing dark blue loungewear and a pink apron walked out.Her long hair was casually tied behind her head, with a few strands hanging by her cheeks.Although her attire was simple, it couldn't hide that gentle and mature temperament.That was the gentleness precipitated by time, a charm that young girls did not possess."Father! You're finally back!"Seeing Tazuna, the woman's face showed surprise, and then she saw the disheveled group behind, especially Sasuke carrying a dead body, and covered her mouth in shock."This... what happened?"Naruto, who had been walking nonchalantly at the back, was still savoring the delicate touch on his palm.Hearing the voice, he lifted his head casually.The next second.His originally lazy posture instantly straightened.His whole person seemed to be injected with some kind of high-concentration stimulant.[Ding! Detected a top-tier "Virtuous Wife and Good Mother" potential family member.][Target: Tsunami.][Attributes: Gentle, family-oriented, MAX housewife power.][System Evaluation: This is the cornerstone of a prosperous family! Compared to those green apples, this kind of ripe peach is the best nourishment for the Uzumaki Clan!]The red exclamation mark on the virtual panel flickered frantically.Naruto straightened his somewhat messy collar and stuffed the copy of "icha icha paradise" into the deepest part of his Ninja tool pouch.The expression on his face underwent a qualitative change at a speed visible to the naked eye.The rogue aura that wanted to shove people into wall cracks vanished without a trace.Replacing it was a smile as warm as the spring breeze and as bright as the sunshine."Don't worry, beautiful lady."Naruto crossed a few steps past Sasuke, who was still puffing and panting while climbing the stairs, and stood directly in front of Tsunami.He reached out and naturally took Tsunami's somewhat rough but warm hands."We just encountered a little trouble, but it has all been resolved."Tsunami was stunned.When this blonde teenager in front of her smiled, those deep blue eyes seemed to be filled with starlight.Too dazzling.He didn't look like a Ninja who had just experienced a slaughter at all, but rather like a boy from next door."Ah... is... is that so?"Tsunami instinctively wanted to pull her hand back, but found that the other party was holding it tightly, yet without hurting her.The force was grasped just right."I am Uzumaki Naruto, the future Hokage of Konoha."Naruto didn't let go, instead leaning in a little closer.His nose caught the faint scent of soap and the smoky aroma of cooking on her.This was the smell of home.Ten thousand times better than the cheap shampoo smell on Sakura.