"We cannot surrender; we must take this seriously."
Naruto chuckled softly.
Shikamaru rolled his eyes.
"That would only make me get beaten even worse."
Shikamaru spread his hands.
[This means that even if you take it seriously, there's nothing you can do; in fact, you'll likely get a severe beating.]
[Upon hearing this.]
Naruto blinked. "Okay."
That's true, that does make Shikamaru a bit of a stretch.
Shikamaru was never intended to be a 'warrior'.
Rather, it's an auxiliary function.
[It was like this every day before...]
But now, Tenten is definitely a 'warrior,' and a purebred one at that.
Shikamaru pursed his lips.
["I see."]
"I will do my best."
That's definitely how it should be.
Surrendering right away is definitely not a good idea.
However... after this, no one should criticize me if I just surrender, right?
[Shikamaru seemed to be finding joy in hardship.]
[A self-deprecating laugh.]
[Then, with a resolute air of facing certain death, he walked towards the arena.]
Hinata tugged at Naruto's sleeve.
"Naruto-kun, I'll go upstairs and find a seat..."
After saying that, she ran away, her face flushed.
Naruto shook his head and smiled.
[Doesn't Naruto understand what she's thinking?]
[Actually, the plan is to go up first and calm the fireworks down.]
Of course, there's one more thing.
"Naruto Uzumaki."
Gaara's voice rang out from behind Naruto.
Naruto turned around and looked back.
Gaara's lips curled slightly.
[Wearing a gentle smile.]
"After thinking about it, I realize I've offended you quite a bit before."
"Would you be available tonight?"
"Should I go and apologize in person?"
Naruto: "..."
No response.
[He stared at Gaara for a long while.]
Finally, Gaara turned his head away.
[The intention is so obvious... this is clearly the first time this person has lied, isn't it?]
The old drunkard's heart was not in the wine.
["good."]
However, Naruto didn't call him out on it.
After all, those few words had already exhausted Gaara's pride.
Naruto still finds Gaara quite interesting.
For him, helping Gaara was just a matter of course.
But the changes are drastic.
Moreover...
[This is the first time Naruto has ever seen his younger brother step in to help his older sister...]
[I managed to hold back my laughter.]
Before leaving, he gave a reminder without turning back:
"Oh, right, tell Temari not to go through all that trouble, just do it as usual, otherwise it'll be too late."
"Also, don't forget, you are three siblings, and it's hard to go hungry."
Gaara was taken aback.
[After a moment, I realized what it meant.]
His gaze became somewhat strange.
Is this a reminder to myself not to forget Kankuro?
Hmm...it seems...that's the case.
Being locked up really does mean going hungry, and the feeling of hunger is truly unpleasant.
[Since I started eating normal food.]
[Especially after eating at Naruto's house once.]
Gaara cannot bear the feeling of hunger.
Besides, Naruto already said so.
[Irregular eating habits and neglect of nutritional intake.]
[It will cause stunted growth.]
It's not too late to remedy the situation.
Therefore, Gaara simply carried it out.
[Without any resistance.]
Even Temari (the actress) has stopped dieting.
[As for Temari, the main reason is because I've seen Hinata eat.]
[Plus Hinata's figure and height...]
She felt a strong sense of crisis.
As for that pink-haired girl who seems born to oppose her.
[Temari says she feels no pressure even when dieting.]
Hinata Hyuga: "..."
Sakura Haruno: "..."
Temari: "Hahaha~"
Temari: "I do recognize reality."
Temari: "Hinata's talent is unmatched, but with more training, maybe she'll also have long legs someday, making her stand out from the crowd!"
Temari: "As for the pink-haired girl? Tch~"
Sakura Haruno: "What do you mean?!"
Temari: "You're not even as good as that Maruko who can only throw ninja tools."
day by day:"???"
"Shall we do it?"
Tsunade stretched and looked at Kushina.
"I can't wait!"
"I'd love to see if that old bastard Danzo can still put on a brave face after one punch."
As she spoke, Tsunade unconsciously clenched her fist.
[at the moment. ]
This is clearly the best time to take action.
The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.
Orochimaru intends to make a move against that old bastard, Hiruzen Sarutobi.
[That old bastard Hiruzen Sarutobi is also making his move.]
Danzo, unnoticed by anyone...
[Danzo, like a stinking rat in a sewer, always up to his old tricks.]
[Clearly unaware, Tsunade had been watching it from the very beginning.]
[Tsunade certainly didn't want to let Hiruzen Sarutobi get away either.]
However, the primary target is Danzo Shimura, the Dark Lord of Konoha.
Naruto specifically told Hiruzen Sarutobi not to rush into action.
The really interesting things are just beginning.
But...it didn't say we couldn't touch Danzo!
Thinking this, Tsunade couldn't contain herself any longer.
[Shizune, holding Ton-Ton, said with a hint of helplessness, "Lady Tsunade, Danzo is the same."]
"What if we just killed him..."
"It's nothing, that lecher... cough cough, what can that brat do to me?" Tsunade, who almost let slip the secret, quickly coughed twice and then said nonchalantly.
[Looking at Tsunade, who seemed completely unfazed.]
[Shizune glanced at Kushina secretly, and seeing that Kushina didn't seem to notice anything, she quickly moved closer and said:]
"Lady Tsunade...don't do anything rash, or else..."
How could anyone continue speaking while mute?
A blush immediately rose to her pretty face.
["knew."]
"Well... shall I collect some interest first and give it a few light punches?"
"Hmm...it doesn't seem like it's impossible~" Shizune thought for a moment and nodded.
["no."]
Suddenly, Kushina interrupted their conversation.
Tsunade and Shizune were taken aback.
[Then he realized something.]
[Silent's pretty face was flushed.]
Tsunade turned her head slightly away, avoiding Kushina's gaze.
[Hmph!]
Since no one saw it, they simply don't know!
["Why?"]
[Tsunade asked.]
Kushina's lips curled slightly.
However, a cold glint flashed in his eyes.
"It seems that the old monkey poses the greatest threat."
"Actually, the biggest threat is still that old bastard Danzo!"
[Upon hearing this.]
Both Shizune and Tsunade were stunned.
How to say it?
Kushina didn't keep anyone in suspense.
"Naruto said that old bastard... is a bit strange."
"He not only made deals with Orochimaru, but also with that masked guy who called himself Uchiha Madara."
"Most importantly, that guy must have achieved considerable experimental results."
"What experiment?"
"Tsunade-neechan... Grandpa's cell research... It's very likely that she transplanted Grandpa's cells and found a way to avoid the backlash!"