"Hmph! I believe Shikamaru will definitely find a way!"
After breaking free from the Command Spell's restraints, Temari, though no longer making a move, still looked at Uchiha Yoichi with a face full of disgust and disdain; there was no way she would pay that kind of price!
"Suit yourself, honestly I'm not even sure if you're Nara Shikamaru's wife, so if you don't want to stay, just leave, as long as you remember to pay back the money."
Uchiha Yoichi spoke indifferently. Besides him, no one else could solve the symptoms of the Annihilation Fog, because he held the White Whale's horn, and Temari could only rely on him to find her existence again.
Unless Temari is willing to get to know Nara Shikamaru all over again and walk the path to marriage once more, but that was too difficult; not to mention Nara Shikamaru was tied up daily with Konoha Village's matters, their son was already six or seven years old, how could they start another youthful romance.
"Just watch, Shikamaru will definitely have a solution!"
Temari said resolutely, she could only trust Shikamaru now, their feelings were strong, Temari didn't believe Shikamaru could forget about her.
"Then you better hurry, although I'm not familiar with Nara Shikamaru, I've heard some news recently...."
Uchiha Yoichi chuckled, then pretended to recall and said: "Recently, Nara Shikamaru's friends think he's been working too hard, and wanted to introduce a wife to him, since you believe you are Nara Shikamaru's wife, why not recommend yourself?"
"How is that possible..."
Upon hearing this, Temari's face immediately showed disbelief, but she quickly thought that such matters could be easily found out, probably not a lie, and her mood became poor.
'If that guy really gets married, what would I do....'
Temari suddenly imagined the scene of Nara Shikamaru's marriage, and deep down she firmly believed her memory was true, her life had been so blissful before, but everything changed after encountering the White Whale.
But even if her heart was pained, Temari's expression remained resolute. She was once the Princess of Sand and would not be defeated by this.
"Even if this is happening, I still believe Shikamaru, he will certainly recover our experiences, not relying on you."
"I wasn't forcing you, if you don't want to, you can go ahead and leave, don't bother looking for me in the future, the door's over there."
Uchiha Yoichi remarked bluntly, he had never seen a seller scared in a buyer's market, directly pointed at the door indicating the steadfast Princess of Sand could leave.
Temari didn't hold back, snorted coldly and walked out.
Though she wanted to give this bastard a beating, she thought of how she had no identity within Konoha, if she acted, she might be caught by the Security Team, so Temari let go of the thought.
After leaving Yoichi Pharmacy, Temari immediately headed towards the Hokage Building, right now she most desperately wanted to know about Shikamaru's remarriage issue, she wasn't dead yet, how could this guy want to marry another one!
The thought of Lu Dai calling another woman mom made Temari unable to suppress her anger.
However, when she arrived at the Hokage Building, Temari was stopped. She was somewhat well-known in Konoha because she frequently sought out Nara Shikamaru, so many Ninja knew of Temari.
A person claiming to be Nara Shikamaru's wife, frequently came looking for Nara Shikamaru.
If it weren't for Nara Shikamaru holding a high position, being the influential Hokage Staff in the village, gossip within the Hokage Building would have started long ago; though Uchiha Yoichi had done some meddling, even if gossip didn't spread within the Hokage Building, other places certainly would.
After Temari pleaded with the Ninja at the first floor of the Hokage Building, it didn't take long for Nara Shikamaru to come out.
"Why are you here again, didn't I tell you to wait for news? The village has already sent the corpse of that Exotic Beast to professionals for research, I'm sure there'll be results soon!"
Nara Shikamaru spoke in a not-so-kind tone to Temari, he was deathly busy, almost every day working overtime with Naruto in the Hokage Office, rarely having time to go home.
Yet he had to frequently make time for this person who had his wife's memories, and after a series of intel exchanges, Nara Shikamaru also found several inconsistencies.
But these anomalies only reinforced Nara Shikamaru's belief, the woman before him not only had his wife's memories, but also some other memory experiences, such as the Fifth Generation Kazekage's older sister.
Nara Shikamaru found the time to verify from many people, Fifth Generation Kazekage Gaara didn't have a sister, only an older brother.
"It's not about that, are you planning to remarry?"
Temari asked with a poor expression, due to her anger, her tone wasn't good.
Nara Shikamaru was surprised upon hearing this, he hadn't expected Temari to come asking about this, and took a deep breath saying: "I don't have such thoughts for now, and this matter doesn't concern you!"
Temari immediately got angry upon hearing this: "How does it not concern me? I've said it many times; I am your wife, it's just the White Whale erased your memories, today I was even by that...."
"Enough already!"
Nara Shikamaru suddenly couldn't help but shout, he was fed up with Temari using this reason to meddle in his life every day, it was just possessing his wife's memories.
This shout directly stunned Temari, it was the first time she heard Shikamaru call out to her this way, and he had a look of impatience on his face.
The grievance in Temari's heart was indescribable, tears slowly flowed from the corners of her eyes, her heart was immediately filled with painful emotions.
"You only need to take care of yourself, the village is very busy, and I am also busy, I have no time to think about other things...."
Seeing Temari's face full of discomfort and grievance, Nara Shikamaru softened a bit, and his tone also eased quite a bit; but he still didn't want Temari to continue frequenting him this way, as it disrupted his work and also resulted in a lot of other negative impressions.
"Let's leave it at that, if you need anything you can tell me, don't leave Konoha until the research results about the White Whale come out, just don't come to me frequently otherwise."
After saying this, Nara Shikamaru turned around and went back, the absence of two Exotic Beasts in a row had unduly increased the workload on him and Naruto.
After Nara Shikamaru left, Temari stood there in a daze for a moment. It took almost ten minutes, and a reminder from another Konoha Ninja before she snapped back to reality.
Ten minutes ago, Temari had full confidence in Nara Shikamaru, believing that no matter what difficulties he faced, he could use his brilliant mind to find a solution.
But now, Temari suddenly felt that she might lose Shikamaru.
'No way! Absolutely not...'
Temari took a deep breath and made up her mind to salvage the situation.
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After Ninja Academy ended, Nara Shikadai picked up his things and prepared to go home.
"Hey, Shikadai!"
Uzumaki Boruto caught up from behind and patted Nara Shikadai on the shoulder, saying, "Are you upset? Those guys won't dare anymore, don't mind them."
"It's nothing like that, I just need to go back and cook. I'll head off first."
After saying that, Nara Shikadai headed home.
After he had gone far, Uzumaki Boruto turned to Ijin beside him and asked, "Is he really not upset?"
"How could he not care? But what Shikadai said is true, he might really not want to bother with those guys. Let's ask him tomorrow. I'm heading back home as well."
After saying that, Yamanaka Ijin also turned and went home.
When Nara Shikadai returned home, he suddenly noticed an extra pair of shoes at the entrance, so he walked towards the kitchen and dining room.
Seeing that familiar figure, Nara Shikadai said, "Home so early today?"
"Yeah, not much going on today, so I came back to cook for you. It's just ready, wash your hands and get ready to eat!"
After saying this, Nara Shikamaru brought the dinner to the table, and once Nara Shikadai came over, they sat down to eat together.
Dinner wasn't particularly delicious, but it was the only meal the father and son shared together all week.
"Uh, father..."
Nara Shikamaru looked up and saw the conflicted expression on Shikadai's face, so he directly said, "What? What's up? You can speak freely; there's no need for formality between father and son."
Nara Shikadai said, "It's nothing, if you want to get married, I have no opinion, as long as you're happy..."
"Did you hear something?"
Nara Shikamaru narrowed his eyes and asked.
"It's nothing, I just feel like we need someone at home, but it's up to you, father."
"...."
Nara Shikamaru was silent for a moment, then said, "I understand, but Shikadai, if you're ever wronged, you can always talk to me, don't be embarrassed."
"I got it, you don't have to worry about me..."
As this topic ended, the dinner table fell silent again, though their hearts were surely not as calm as their faces showed.
The next day.
After packing up his things, Nara Shikadai shouted into the house, "I'm heading out."
After leaving the house, he walked towards the Ninja Academy. But before he had gone far, he encountered a familiar woman who had shown up at his door a few days ago, claiming to be his mother.
Upon seeing Nara Shikadai, Temari immediately stepped forward and waved, saying, "Shikadai, I have something to tell you..."
"Better speak to me."
Before Nara Shikadai could respond, Nara Shikamaru came out from around the corner with a calm expression and said, "Shikadai, head to school first, none of this concerns you."
"Oh, alright..." Nara Shikadai responded, then turned and left.
After Nara Shikadai left, Nara Shikamaru turned to Temari with a stern expression and said, "I've already told you, don't do anything unnecessary. Just stay at the inn, if you come to my house again, I'll have the Anbu detain you."
"Shikamaru, but I really am..."
"Enough, you're already affecting Shikadai!"
Nara Shikamaru, feeling angry, interrupted and shouted, then took a deep breath and coldly continued, "This is my last warning to you, don't disturb me again."
Yesterday, he still had some pity for this woman, but if it affects Shikadai, he won't be polite.