At the Hatake residence,
The battle between Uchiha Shisui and Hatake Kakashi had also come to an end.
In the end, Kakashi used his self-created Lightning Release: Chidori, once again forcing Shisui to taste the feeling of being on the brink of death.
Uchiha Kamito sensed that Shisui was in a very low mood.
Was it because every opponent I picked for him was too strong?
Not Might Guy—then it was Kakashi.
But besides those two, who else in the same age group in the Hidden Leaf Village could possibly be Shisui's opponent?
Too strong won't do. Too weak won't do either.
Shisui, why is it so hard to find you a suitable opponent?
(Uchiha Shisui: My heart is suffering, but I won't say it.)
Oh right—how could I forget him?
Kakashi's classmate, Might Guy's classmate, and most importantly, from the Sarutobi clan. Fighting him would feel amazing.
(Sarutobi Asuma: I did not want this kind of entrance.)
Uchiha Kamito suddenly had an epiphany.
He quickly took little Sasuke and Shisui to leave.
Just before departing, he suddenly sensed that Nohara Rin was actually wiping sweat off Kakashi.
What can I say—reasonable, but not quite right.
My poor fellow clansman Obito… could it be that you saw this scene and that's why you turned dark?
If that's the case—
Three years ago, when Naruto was born, Dark Obito had already appeared.
Then Kakashi and Rin—
How sinful.
(Kakashi and Rin: You're completely wrong.)
(Uchiha Obito: The one who should be angry is me! I turned dark because of my beloved grandmother! Stop slandering me! I don't even know who Kakashi and Rin are!)
...
Uzumaki Residence
"Mom, I really can't hold on anymore."
"No. You must persist. You've only been doing plank for half an hour. You need at least one hour before you can rest."
Naruto was already lying in a puddle of sweat.
He really didn't know what he had done to offend his mother.
Wasn't it just playing with toys a little longer?
Wasn't it just forgetting to put them back?
Wasn't it just accidentally breaking a few things at home?
Why was he being treated like this?
Kushina's anger showed no signs of cooling down.
Three hours. He had played for a full three hours and turned the house upside down.
And her brand-new full-length mirror was shattered.
Absolutely unforgivable. Otherwise, he would never learn.
"I'm home."
"Minato, why did you step into the house with your left foot? Go over there and hold plank."
Naruto saw his father sitting beside him, also doing plank.
He was completely speechless.
"Dad, you really have no backbone."
"Shh, keep your voice down. I've got a plan."
"Mm-hmm."
As expected, Dad was the most reliable.
"Kushina, look at what's around my waist. It's really uncomfortable."
"Hmph. Let me see—wow! Minato, is this the Gem?"
(Hyūga Hiyasu: Small account, small account. Hinata eats too much. If I don't earn some extra money, I can't afford it.)
"That's right. It took a lot of effort to get it. Do you like it?"
"I love it so much! Husband, I love you!"
"Wife, I love you too. Can I stand up now?"
"Of course."
Kushina quickly helped Minato up from the ground.
It proved that in front of gemstones, no matter how furious a woman is, she will instantly surrender.
While the two were being affectionate—
Cough cough.
Naruto kept coughing loudly to remind them of his existence. Dad, don't forget about me!
"What about Naruto?"
"No way. Let him keep holding plank."
Minato could only return Naruto a helpless look.
Then the loving couple went inside the room to continue their affection.
Leaving Naruto alone there.
He muttered in a low voice:
"Dad has no loyalty."
...
At this time, Senju Hideki rescued a little girl who was crying by the roadside.
Is the security in the Hidden Leaf really that bad?
Why are there always little girls being bullied on the street?
(Safety Force: We don't know either. We only handle adults. Who knew children have their own darkness? We'll crack down harder. No matter the age—anyone who bullies others will be dealt with.)
Hideki looked at the pink-haired little girl and felt a headache coming on.
He really didn't know how to take care of kids.
"Hey, stop crying, okay?"
That only made her cry harder.
Soon, nearby pedestrians gathered around, pointing and whispering at Hideki.
Strange thing—
When you're doing good or being bullied, they're never around.
But once you succeed, or deal with the bullies, they pop up like bamboo shoots after rain.
Hideki grabbed the pink-haired girl.
"Go far away."
In an instant, they disappeared.
The surrounding people were stunned.
Did we just see wrong? Weren't there two people there?
Well—
Forget it. Nothing exciting anymore. Let's disperse.
Very typical bystander thinking.
...
By a small river in the Hidden Leaf Village,
Hideki's figure suddenly appeared.
He set the pink-haired girl down.
"Little girl, tell me why you were crying. Do you know I just saved you?"
"You… you yelled at me."
Annoying brat. You only remember being yelled at and forget that I saved you? Ungrateful.
"Those kids just now—how did they bully you?"
"When Ino wasn't around, they called me a big forehead again."
Ino? Big forehead?
Familiar… very familiar. Let me think. My brain hasn't worked in years.
Oh right.
I can just ask.
"What's your name?"
"My name is Sakura Haruno."
Hideki suddenly understood.
So you're Sakura Haruno.
Beside Hideki, a little angel and a little devil suddenly appeared.
Little Angel: What are you waiting for? Stay away from her! Her reputation among fans is terrible!
Little Devil: So what if it's bad? She's still part of the main team, right?
Little Angel: Absolutely not! If you stay with her, your reputation will definitely suffer!
Little Devil: So what? Her talent isn't weak. Think about it—a second Tsunade who can learn the Yin Seal and Hundred Healings Technique. Can you really give that up?
Little Angel: Hideki, if she stays by your side, you'll be condemned by everyone.
Little Devil: Hideki, think about it—how long has it been since you had a storyline? Are you still one of the five main characters? Besides, who says being controversial can't make you famous?
Hideki decisively kicked the little angel away.
"Sakura Haruno, from now on, you'll follow me."
"Huh?!"