"Hey, Naruto!"
Naruto was chatting and laughing with Shikamaru and the others when a girl in red clothes came running over, clearly furious. It was Sakura Haruno.
"You! Even if you're going to prank, you need to know when to stop!" Sakura said angrily. "To do something so vulgar in front of the whole class is too much!"
"Hey, hey, hey, what's it got to do with you?" Kiba said, displeased. "You're not a teacher, and you're not the class monitor. What right do you have to come here and question him?"
Although it was Naruto who caused the trouble, they had all skipped class together.
Since they had accepted Naruto's favor, they naturally had to speak up for him.
In this respect, Kiba was very loyal.
"What did you say?" Sakura was even angrier, clenching her fists as if ready to fight.
Kiba, of course, wouldn't back down from her, choosing to confront her directly: "You..."
"Don't say anything more, Kiba!"
Shikamaru pulled on Kiba, stopping him from continuing.
Then, he gestured towards Naruto before leading Chouji and Kiba away.
"Hey, hey, what's going on?" Kiba was puzzled, but he still trusted Shikamaru's judgment.
Although he was resentful, he didn't resist and went along with them.
In fact, not only had Sakura's best friend, Ino, noticed something was off with her recently, but someone as clever as Shikamaru had also noticed.
And Shikamaru was certain that something must have happened between Sakura and Naruto, which was why Sakura's temperament had changed so drastically recently.
Of course, he didn't care about any of that.
But the one who tied the knot should untie it. He'd just leave Sakura to deal with Naruto.
"So, you really came all this way just to ask me this?"
After Shikamaru and the others left, Naruto looked at Sakura with amusement.
Sakura's face was still etched with anger, which quickly gave way to a hint of grievance. Her fists clenched and unclenched repeatedly.
"You jerk!"
After a long pause, she finally squeezed those words out from between her teeth.
Yet, she looked somewhat at a loss, as if she didn't know how to face Naruto.
Actually, she wasn't chasing after him because of the teacher at all. It was that kiss against the wall that did it. As a girl, she just couldn't accept it.
But what had Naruto said to her that day?
He'd said her body was no longer pure and that she could only be Naruto's woman.
Those words had been echoing in her mind these past few days, impossible to shake off, filling her with both shame and anger.
As a result, Naruto was all she could think about, with not a trace of Sasuke in her thoughts anymore.
But that bastard Naruto, he took advantage of her and then just left?
He'd been ignoring her for days, which only fueled Sakura's rage.
When she saw Naruto run out of the classroom just now, she chased after him without a second thought, just wanting to know what he really thought of her.
Just when it came down to it, face to face, the words wouldn't come out.
After all, she was a girl, and she had her pride, right?
"Ugh!"
As Sakura was wrestling with her thoughts, Naruto suddenly walked over to her, took her hand, and said gently, "Sakura, I know you're full of conflict and unease."
Sakura's eyes widened. Naruto's words surprised her, but she also felt a warmth in her heart.
"You don't have to be afraid. I won't force you to do anything you don't want to." Naruto's eyes were full of understanding and tolerance.
Sakura felt his sincerity, and her heart began to calm down.
"You know, we've always been teammates, friends, and, more importantly, we're comrades in arms."
Naruto continued, "I understand how you feel about me, but I hope we can keep our friendship pure and precious."
A hint of emotion flickered in Sakura Haruno's eyes; her heart seemed touched by his gentle words.
"No matter what happens, we'll always walk together, supporting and helping each other," Naruto said, his voice firm and warm.
Sakura nodded slightly, her eyes glistening. She felt as though she had misunderstood Naruto's intentions.
"Sakura, you're a strong girl. I believe you can overcome your inner troubles and find your own happiness," Naruto's words were like a gentle breeze, clearing away the confusion in her heart.
"Thank you, Naruto," Sakura said, her voice filled with gratitude and sincerity.
"Let's go back to the team and keep working hard, facing the challenges ahead together." Naruto reached out his hand, inviting Sakura to return to the group.
Sakura smiled faintly. She put down the burden in her heart and gently took Naruto's hand. "Yes, let's move forward together."
They turned and walked away, heading toward the rest of the team, their hearts filled with confidence and hope.
Naruto, with his warm words and sincere attitude, had helped Sakura overcome her inner troubles, solidifying their relationship and making it more pure.
No matter what difficulties they faced in the future, they would support each other and face them together, creating a beautiful future for themselves.
"Let's go back to the team, keep working hard, and face the challenges ahead together," Naruto said, extending his hand to invite Sakura to rejoin the group.
Sakura smiled slightly, letting go of her inner burdens, and gently took Naruto's hand: "Yes, let's move forward together."
They turned and walked away, heading toward the rest of the team, their hearts filled with confidence and hope.
After a period of hard training, Sakura gradually regained her former vitality and confidence. She and Naruto faced various missions and challenges together, constantly improving their abilities through teamwork.
During an important mission, Sakura demonstrated an outstanding performance, successfully rescuing her teammates and repelling a strong enemy. Everyone expressed their sincere admiration for her growth and performance, and Sakura thus regained the recognition and respect of her teammates.
Naruto silently supported her from behind, his encouragement and help making Sakura feel incredibly warm. Their friendship became even stronger in the face of difficulties, and they became each other's most reliable companions.
As time went on, Sakura gradually understood her own feelings. She realized that her emotions for Naruto had long surpassed mere liking, evolving into a deep affection. However, she also understood that Naruto's treatment of her wasn't romantic pursuit, but a mature friendship.
On a starlit night, Sakura and Naruto walked along a path in the village. A gentle breeze passed, carrying a refreshing scent.
"Naruto, I want to talk to you," Sakura said, her voice soft but firm.
Naruto stopped, looked at her, and nodded encouragingly.
"I've realized that my feelings for you are no longer just friendship, but a deeper emotion," Sakura said. "I know you don't feel the same way, but I want to tell you that, no matter what, I will always cherish our friendship."
Naruto smiled, gently patted her shoulder: "Sakura, thank you for your honesty and sincerity. I also cherish our friendship, and no matter what happens in the future, we will be the best of friends."
Sakura nodded, finally relieved. She knew that her feelings were understood and respected, and their friendship became even stronger because of this honesty.
From that day on, Sakura no longer felt conflicted or confused about her emotions. She learned to cherish everything in the present, savoring the beauty of each moment. Both friendship and love found their balance within her heart.
They continued to journey through the ninja world together, facing various challenges and growing together.
Their story spread far and wide, becoming a tale of the village and a beautiful chapter about friendship and growth.
No matter the storms ahead, they would hold hands and move forward, welcoming each coming day.
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