Recently, there have been no signs of Jutsu activation, and they haven't even encountered that White Whale. This means it's most likely that this woman has obtained his wife's memories and experiences.
Thinking about this possibility left Nara Shikamaru feeling very conflicted; there's no way he can accept such a thing.
"Find a place to stay first. Tomorrow... Konoha will look for you soon to resolve the issues on you. After that, it will be fine."
Nara Shikamaru spoke up. He was just about to mention helping Temari resolve her situation tomorrow, but he realized that a new disaster would occur in the Ninja World the next day. So, he plans to delay it until a month later.
By then, Konoha will have the time and manpower to research that White Whale. For now, the priority is preventing the impending disaster and Exotic Beast.
"Huh? Where do I go today?"
"Stay at an inn, for now, as long as there's no other situation. It's better not to leave Konoha," Nara Shikamaru advised Temari, "Only Konoha can solve your problem now. Once we find the time, we'll solve your issue."
Seeing that Shikamaru didn't believe her, Temari angrily grabbed his collar and demanded, "Shikamaru, why don't you believe me either? You bastard, I truly believed in you..."
"Can you trust your memories right now?"
Nara Shikamaru shouted loudly. His serious demeanor left Temari stunned.
It was the first time Temari saw Shikamaru so stern and angry, leaving her unsure of what to say.
"Your memory might not even be your own. I will continue to search for clues on my end. Until this matter concludes, stay at Konoha's Guest House."
After saying this, Nara Shikamaru turned to leave. It was already late, and he had to return to see Lu Dai.
Temari watched as Nara Shikamaru walked away step by step. She raised her hand but didn't know what to say. After just being reprimanded, she wasn't sure if her persistence was right.
"What should I do..."
Temari, who was usually strong, suddenly crouched down helplessly. She used to face any predicament because she had companions with her... but now it felt like the entire world had abandoned her, leaving her unsure of what to do.
"That's right, that guy earlier!"
Suddenly, Temari remembered Uchiha Yoichi. She stood up, wiped her tears, and angrily headed towards Yoichi Pharmacy.
'If it wasn't for that guy's words, Shikamaru should be helping me find my existence right now...'
In her imagination, even if Nara Shikamaru didn't completely believe her, he would diligently help her search. After overcoming challenges together, they would reclaim her memories of existence and joyfully embrace each other in the end.
But because of that guy's words, everything was ruined!
When she arrived at Yoichi Pharmacy, Temari knocked on the door without any courtesy.
The sound was loud, and within a few minutes, Uchiha Yoichi came down. Seeing it was Temari alone, he pretty much guessed why she was there but still pretended to be ignorant and asked, "What brings you here?"
"It's all because of you, Shikamaru doesn't believe my words now. What the hell is going on?"
Temari angrily questioned him; this wasn't a normal matter anymore. She was about to lose family and friends.
"Don't make a big scene; it's already very late. Come inside and let's talk."
Uchiha Yoichi gestured for her to be quiet, then stepped aside for her to enter. However, this time he didn't speak with her on the first floor but went straight to the third floor.
"Why are we going upstairs..."
Temari muttered inquisitively but still followed behind Uchiha Yoichi. From what she heard from Shikamaru, the Yin Yang Master's abilities were many, yet seemingly not as strong as a ninja.
Even though she was injured, she was still a Jonin.
Upon reaching the third-floor bedroom, Uchiha Yoichi prepared two cups of tea and then spoke to Temari across from him, "Honestly, I don't understand the point of you coming to me. You were brought over by that guy to ask me, and I've told you everything I know.
Now you come back and give me grief. At this rate, I can surely protest to Konoha; are you doing this on purpose?"
Temari turned angry at his words, "What!? It's not because you told Shikamaru about that possibility; now he also thinks..."
"Do you think he would believe me? Even if I can deceive him, can I deceive everyone? Now, no one recognizes you. Face the reality!"
Uchiha Yoichi's words directly extinguished Temari's anger. She understood what she was currently facing; precisely because of this, Temari felt utterly hopeless.
"Then what should I do now..."
Temari suddenly felt very helpless. She held her head, completely lost as to what to do.
"There is still some way..."
Uchiha Yoichi pretended to ponder, then said, "Previously, I mentioned your cognition had issues because Yin-Yang Art can achieve this. That's why I said it... However, if you insist that what you're saying is correct, the problem might lie with that White Whale. If we research the White Whale's abilities, we might find a solution..."
"R-Really?"
Upon hearing this, Temari immediately raised her head and asked. After experiencing despair, this was the only thing that brought hope. Most importantly, Uchiha Yoichi was willing to help her analyze, giving Temari hope.
"I'm not sure, given that this situation is just too incredible, and it sounds very troublesome. I'm not adept at researching these areas... The main point is, my hiring price is quite high. Can you afford the reward?"