"Sorry to disturb you so late. There's a matter I'd like to ask you about."
Since it was already dark when he arrived, and after knocking on the door, Nara Shikamaru saw the look of disdain on Uchiha Yoichi's face, he first apologized.
He knew there was some misunderstanding between himself and the Yin Yang Master before him, probably because he believed this person might have ill intentions towards Konoha, and he never corrected his view... But now he needed this man's help, so Nara Shikamaru lowered his attitude substantially.
"Come in and speak."
Uchiha Yoichi glanced at Nara Shikamaru and Temari, then moved aside to let them enter the pharmacy.
After sitting down, Uchiha Yoichi didn't bother with any gestures like serving tea. Instead, he asked directly, "What is it? If you have a question, ask quickly. I have my things to attend to."
Nara Shikamaru immediately said, "It's like this: today we might have discovered the second occurrence of an Otherworld Beast. If nothing unexpected happens, it should be a White Whale, but it has been killed now..."
Temari suddenly interrupted, "Eh? Killed? Who was that White Whale killed by..."
Halfway through her question, Temari suddenly stopped, realizing that both Nara Shikamaru and Uchiha Yoichi were looking at her, so she closed her mouth; she thought angrily that if she hadn't been forgotten, how could she have been stared at by them.
"We know very little about the White Whale's abilities; now we only have its body, but Konoha doesn't have time to research it for now... She is called Temari. She says she encountered the White Whale yesterday, but after being attacked by it, everyone forgot she existed..."
After hearing Nara Shikamaru's words, Uchiha Yoichi suddenly thought of a Demon Beast that could release Annihilation Fog capable of erasing existence, created by the Gorging Witch.
However, Uchiha Yoichi didn't express anything, merely revealing a hint of surprise at the right moment, saying: "Is there such a thing? Erase someone's existence... Sounds a bit incredible."
Nara Shikamaru nodded and said: "Yes, Temari claims to be my wife, but neither I nor anyone else knows her, and I have memories of my wife... But she insists it's caused by that White Whale, so I wanted to ask you, with your abilities, can you see anything..."
"How would one see this? Yin-Yang Art is not a Divine Technique, I can only give you some advice; ask other people about it. If there is an Exotic Beast with such a strong ability that it could change the memories of everyone in the world, it wouldn't be easily killed unless the Gods intervened..."
Uchiha Yoichi paused. He suddenly remembered the White Whale shouldn't have such strong erasure abilities, unless its abilities were enhanced upon arriving in this world.
"Or, look for traces of her existence; anything that existed would certainly leave traces... Even if your memories have been altered, things wouldn't disappear into thin air. As for what to use as evidence, that's up to you... If this method doesn't work, try others."
After hearing this method, Temari felt a bit delighted and said: "That's right, I know of many past events, these can prove it..."
"Alternatively, there is another possibility; you are not his wife, but you ran into that White Whale which altered your memory, giving you the memory and experience of being his wife... I lean towards this possibility, otherwise, how could so many people's memories and perceptions be changed without contact? I am quite keen to meet such a Demon Beast."
Upon hearing Uchiha Yoichi's words, Nara Shikamaru's heart seemed to find clarity.
That's right, it was possible; Nara Shikamaru suddenly considered that this woman might similarly have acquired his wife's memories and experiences, leading her to firmly believe she was his wife, but actually, she was not.
Otherwise, including Naruto and Ino, everyone was quite sure his wife had passed away, how could there be a Jutsu that affected so many people.
Perhaps only during the Fourth Great Ninja War was there something like the Infinite Tsukuyomi that spread across the Ninja World.
Nara Shikamaru's mind suddenly understood, he felt this explanation was the most reasonable, and the familiarity he felt for her was because of his wife's memories and experiences...
Thinking of this, Nara Shikamaru couldn't help but look at Temari, who noticed his gaze and suddenly rose angrily, slapping the table: "Hey, you idiot, not only did you forget me, but you are also listening to his nonsense..."
However, before Temari could finish speaking, Uchiha Yoichi interrupted: "What I know has already been told to you, if there's nothing else, take her away and don't disturb me again."
Nara Shikamaru then knew Uchiha Yoichi was ushering them out, so he stood up and said: "Sorry for troubling you today...."
He felt grateful for the advice today; at least it helped clear up some of his doubts.
Then Nara Shikamaru left Uchiha Yoichi's pharmacy with Temari.
After leaving, not far from the door, a Konoha Ninja found Nara Shikamaru, handed him a note, and said: "Jonin Nara, the Seventh Hokage asked me to deliver this to you."
"Thank you very much."
After expressing his thanks, Nara Shikamaru opened the note.
Upon seeing the content, Nara Shikamaru felt relieved. Naruto helped him ask many people, including Uchiha Sasuke, and the impressions of his wife were unanimously the same.