Chapter 21 Ino vs Sakura
In fact, the Eight Inner Gates places a severe burden on the body, which the current Rock Lee cannot withstand.
If it weren't for the dire circumstances and being forced into it, he wouldn't use it at all.
Lee had already made many efforts, removing the heavy weights from his legs and even using the Primary Lotus, but Gaara still blocked it without a scratch.
If this continued, Lee would undoubtedly lose, and might even be killed by Gaara.
He didn't want to lose; he wanted to prove himself.
He hadn't defeated Sasuke, hadn't beaten Neji, or even Naruto; Lee didn't want to lose here.
So, even if he was covered in wounds, he would fight with all his might, no matter the cost, to uphold his ninja way: with enough effort, even a genius can be surpassed!
"Guy Sensei, please watch me."
"I won't let you down!"
"Gate of Rest, open!"
"Gate of Healing, open!"
"Gate of Life, open!"
Lee's speed surged dramatically, and his intimidating aura was clearly felt by everyone present.
The ground couldn't withstand this terrifying power, cracking and sending up clouds of dust, making it impossible to look directly.
Gaara was kicked directly into the air, continuously bombarded and pummeled.
The power in Lee's fists seemed to explode Gaara, moving so fast that only blurs could be seen.
With various punches and kicks, Gaara was suspended in the air, unable to move.
The Sand Shield couldn't keep up with such speed, and the Sand Armor was almost completely stripped away...
"Gate of Limit, open!"
"Final blow!"
All his power was concentrated in this one punch, fiercely striking Gaara, intending to smash him directly into the ground.
Such power, let alone the genin present, even an average jōnin would be unable to withstand it.
Everyone, without exception, was filled with nothing but shock.
Honestly, how many of the genin present could withstand such power?!
So, what about Gaara, who took such an attack head-on?
Sand!
Gaara's gourd turned into sand, protecting him firmly.
Lee still couldn't break through his defense.
Such an attack, such taijutsu, such power, such speed—against Gaara, it was still useless.
Gaara remained completely unharmed.
His terrifying strength meant that the next battle, no matter who faced him, would be a terrible nightmare.
Because he was a cold-blooded, extremely cruel person.
Even though Lee was now unable to fight, he still wouldn't let him go.
"Sand Coffin!"
Although Guy Sensei intervened in time to stop it, Lee was still injured by the sand, and such injuries would be difficult to recover from.
First battle, Gaara wins.
While everyone was still immersed in the thrilling clash of the previous battle, the second battle had already begun.
The large screen displayed the two combatants: Uchiha Sasuke and Akado Yoroi.
Akado Yoroi was one of Orochimaru's subordinates, and anyone chosen by Orochimaru naturally had some special skills.
He specialized in absorbing an opponent's chakra and spiritual energy by touching their body.
However, the current Sasuke could neither use his Sharingan nor any ninjutsu, which plunged him into a bitter struggle.
Fortunately, at the last moment, he used Lee's taijutsu—the Lotus—and ultimately won the match.
Seeing Sasuke's performance, the disguised Orochimaru couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion; he craved Sasuke's body too much.
Sasuke's performance was eye-catching, and his strength lived up to the Uchiha name.
The battles continued, one after another, with Temari, Kankuro, Hyuga Neji, Aburame Shino, Shikamaru, and Dosu all securing victories.
Now only two matches remained.
Naruto, Sakura, Ino, and Kiba Inuzuka.
Frankly,
the attention on these two matches was not high.
Gaara, last year's top rookie Hyuga Neji, and this year's top rookie Uchiha Sasuke—these strong contenders had already finished their matches.
The remaining minor characters didn't really pique anyone's interest.
But it's good to finish what you start, so people still persevered and watched.
Among them, many still anticipated Naruto's battle; Anko was one of them, as were those who had witnessed Naruto's skills in the Forest of Death.
Match!
Uzumaki Naruto vs. Inuzuka Kiba.
In the eyes of many, Naruto was sure to lose this battle, because Naruto was just a dead-last!
Kiba was also very happy; for him, it was practically a guaranteed win.
Dealing with Naruto would be a piece of cake, an easy victory.
It was indeed an easy victory, but unfortunately, it was Naruto who won easily.
Even the butterfly effect didn't alter this confrontation between him and Kiba.
So Naruto would win beautifully, a complete and utter crush.
What technique would he use?
Shadow Clones, of course!
Naruto's hand seal speed was incredibly fast now.
As soon as he entered the arena and the match began, a large wave of clones attacked.
This was a one-on-one, but for Naruto, it was also a group fight.
The clones swarmed him, with various punches, kicks, and sneak attacks.
Kiba didn't even get to use his big move, Fang Over Fang, before he was eliminated by Naruto.
Kiba was beaten black and blue, swollen almost like Choji.
The watching ninjas were dumbfounded.
This was probably the least technical match of all the battles so far.
The tactics were quite something.
But a win is a win, and no one could say much more.
Kiba's teacher, Kurenai Yuhi, was also surprised.
Although they were just Shadow Clones, she noticed that Naruto's hand seal speed was remarkably fast, and the clones' strength was also extremely powerful; otherwise, Kiba wouldn't have been unable to fight back at all.
This was probably the easiest battle since the start, because Naruto didn't make another move besides his Shadow Clone Jutsu.
He stood there casually, waiting for victory.
Even if his opponent knew where his true body was, they couldn't reach him, and even the clones were enough to knock him out.
Such a match was not enough to fully display Naruto's strength, but it still made everyone look at him in a new light.
"Ino, good luck!"
During the last match, Naruto ran over to cheer Ino on, flattering and fawning, which even made Sakura, despite her low spirits over Sasuke, unable to contain her anger towards Naruto.
"I still owe you a favor.
After this match, I'll treat you to a big meal," Naruto said to Ino with a smile.
"A big meal?"
Hearing Naruto's words, Ino hadn't had a chance to respond when Choji, standing nearby, already had hunger in his eyes and wanted to agree on Ino's behalf.
Naruto cursed inwardly, "What does that have to do with you, fatty?"
"This is a date, okay?"
"Why bring so many third wheels!"
"Alright!"
Seeing Sakura's murderous gaze and a face that could spit fire with anger, Ino readily agreed.
Moreover, Naruto's recent performance had already thoroughly piqued the girl's curiosity, and Ino also wanted to explore Naruto's secrets.
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Sakura's gaze was terrifying.
Before the battle even began, Sakura was already radiating a powerful fighting spirit. It wasn't just directed at Ino, but also at Naruto, who was watching from the sidelines.
Kakashi was quite speechless. Naruto was really stirring up trouble. He wondered if the kid was intentionally provoking Sakura to unleash her full fighting potential, or if he'd just blurted it out thoughtlessly.
Kakashi realized that even he couldn't fathom Naruto's every move anymore.
"Ino, even though you saved me before, I absolutely won't hold back," Sakura declared firmly.
"As for Sasuke, he would never like you. There's no need for me to even compete with you." The implication was that Ino wasn't worthy of being her rival.
Ino's expression darkened slightly, but then she playfully tossed her golden hair and smiled, "Sakura, who do you think you're talking to? You can't even attract Naruto, let alone Sasuke."
"How could Sasuke possibly like you?!"
Ino's sharp retort hit a nerve, leaving Sakura speechless.
Naruto touched his nose. "It's just an argument, why drag me into it, especially with that tone?"
Everyone present was also speechless. This was a battle, for crying out loud! Why were they still bickering over a man? Did they think this was child's play?!
Temari of the Sand Village smirked, her face full of disdain. A bunch of hothouse flowers, they didn't understand the meaning of battle. All they cared about was dressing up, not improving their strength. What kind of ninjas were they? The atmosphere in Konoha was truly peaceful!
But how much longer could such peace last?
Sakura and Ino had been best friends and fiercest rivals since childhood. They competed in every aspect, especially since they both liked the same man—
Uchiha Sasuke!
For love, even best friends couldn't back down! Especially just now, Naruto had openly supported Ino, which was completely unbearable for Sakura.
The anger in her heart transformed into a surging fighting spirit. This battle, whether for Sasuke or because of Naruto, absolutely could not be lost.
At this moment, Sakura and Ino shared the same conviction:
They absolutely could not lose!
The battle began.
The fight between Sakura and Ino was primarily a contest of ninjutsu and taijutsu.
In taijutsu, they were evenly matched, neither gaining an advantage. Then came the ninjutsu showdown.
Comparatively, Ino's background was much better than Sakura's. She came from a clan and had her own special ninjutsu, the "Mind Transfer Jutsu," which was a fairly advanced technique. Sakura, on the other hand, was quite ordinary. Her parents were commoners, and she didn't have any special ninjutsu of her own, so she certainly lacked an advantage in that regard.
Fortunately, the Mind Transfer Jutsu wasn't a technique used in battle, so Sakura wasn't without a chance of winning.
Kakashi had once said that when it came to chakra control, even Sasuke couldn't compare to Sakura. As for the original Naruto, he was even worse.
Through precise chakra control, even ordinary ninjutsu could be used with great power. The two girls went back and forth, using ninjutsu, taijutsu, shuriken, and kunai. Ino and Sakura were equally matched.
Who did Naruto actually support? He wasn't even sure himself. But watching two beautiful kunoichi fight was quite interesting, very amusing.
In the end, both of them were simultaneously knocked out.
So, the final match had no winner.
The preliminary rounds thus came to an end.
The nine genin who won the preliminaries then drew lots to determine their opponents for the final Chunin Exam.
Naruto's opponent was still Neji Hyuga, and the other opponents also remained unchanged.
This was a fated battle.
After a brief explanation of the rules for the final exam, the Third Hokage announced their dismissal.
The final Chunin Exam would be held one month later. At that time, various daimyo and leaders from different countries would be present to watch, along with citizens from various nations. The spectacle would be grand. This was their chance to showcase their strength to the world.
It was also Naruto's chance to change everyone's perception of him.
During this time, the victorious ninjas could adjust their condition, improve their strength, and prepare for the final competition to determine who would be promoted to Chunin... What would Naruto do next!?
Training? Of course, but not right now. The path of cultivation requires both effort and relaxation, and now was the time to relax.
After finally managing to get a date with the blonde beauty Ino, how could Naruto miss this opportunity!
"Hey, Naruto, weren't you going to treat me to a big meal? Where is it?!" Ino and Naruto strolled through a lush green forest. How could there be a big meal here? And what was romantic about this? Naruto, this guy, couldn't even find a good place for a date! No wonder girls didn't like him!
A date!?
How could Ino not know Naruto's intentions? He had changed a lot recently. The old Naruto only ever revolved around Sakura, getting hit and scolded but never leaving. Now, he was thick-skinned, his eyes lit up when he saw pretty girls, and he was constantly trying to take advantage of people.
"Ino, are you tired? Do you want me to carry you?" Naruto said coaxingly.
"No!" Ino shook her head decisively.
"Don't be shy!" Naruto took the initiative without a word and picked Ino up on his back.
"Hey, hey, put me down, Naruto!" Ino shouted and squirmed on Naruto's back, even using a girl's ultimate move—biting him. But Naruto just wouldn't agree, wouldn't let go.
At times like this, you had to be thick-skinned, otherwise, you wouldn't accomplish anything.
With Naruto's current strength, if he didn't let go, Ino couldn't break free.
Being carried by a boy like this was a first for Ino. After she calmed down, she couldn't help but feel a little shy. She even regretted agreeing to Naruto's date this time.
In fact, when she came, she wasn't without a plan.
Because Naruto's recent changes were truly significant. Not only had his strength greatly increased, but his personality had also changed a lot, and he seemed to show a certain degree of affection for her. After only a short time apart, he seemed to have accumulated many secrets. Therefore, Ino was determined to uncover Naruto's secrets, even if it meant using a honey trap.
This was born from a girl's curiosity!
But when it came down to it, she still couldn't help but feel a girl's shyness.
Ino felt the masculine scent emanating from Naruto beneath her. It was her first time being so close to a boy, and her chest was pressed tightly against Naruto's back. It was truly a subtly awkward situation!
At first, Ino was still shouting, but then she suddenly quieted down. Naruto's scent didn't seem to be unpleasant. The atmosphere immediately became a little ambiguous, and Naruto's hands began to wander, starting from Ino's calves and extending upwards, then to her thighs, and her buttocks.
Ino, somewhat lost in the moment, didn't resist.
The touch and elasticity were indeed wonderful.
Ino's development was much better than Sakura's.
"We're here," Naruto suddenly said.
"Ah!" Ino suddenly woke up and quickly jumped off Naruto's back. She felt something was off with her body; certain parts seemed to have reacted.
It was very embarrassing, and she wondered if that scoundrel Naruto had noticed. What was wrong with her just now? A very subtle feeling spread through Ino's heart, difficult to shake off for a while.
"Where is this?" Ino quickly changed the subject. This was indeed the forest near Konoha. Her eyes fell upon a waterfall and a lake. Clear streams flowed peacefully, and the bottom of the water was clearly visible, with fish swimming about, full of the breath of nature.
Naruto placed his hand in the water, and the surface quickly changed, forming ripples that then rotated and sped up, eventually forming a strong whirlpool that continuously attracted fish, which Naruto easily caught.
The Rasengan was truly practical!
"This jutsu of yours is..." Ino asked in surprise. It wasn't the first time she had seen Naruto use this jutsu, but every time she saw it, she was incredibly surprised and shocked.
"Rasengan!" Naruto said calmly, "This is a ninjutsu created by the Fourth Hokage!"
"What? It's actually the Fourth Hokage's?" Ino's expression grew even more astonished. "But how do you know it?"
"Do you really want to know?" Naruto's lips curved slightly into a soft smile, and he whispered close to Ino's earlobe.
"Uh, you're asking for it, don't get so close." Ino quickly stepped back two paces, moving away from Naruto.
Naruto chuckled inwardly. If he really wanted to do something to her, what good would two steps back do?
"To know this secret, you'll have to pay a price, you know," Naruto said with a mischievous and mysterious smile.
"What price?" As soon as the words left her mouth, Ino regretted them. Seeing Naruto's strange, cunning smile, she suddenly had a very bad premonition.
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Ino suddenly thought of a very serious question: who was stronger between Naruto and the other one?
The next moment, she had her answer.
The answer made her feel helpless.
If Naruto wanted to do something to her here, she really couldn't resist at all.
Ino truly regretted it in her heart. Why did she follow Naruto to this place?
Watching Naruto gradually approach, Ino could only retreat in a panic, her mind in a mess, completely at a loss. Unbeknownst to her, the distance between Naruto and her was already only a few centimeters.
Within these few small centimeters, an ambiguous aura filled the space between the two of them.
"Naruto, you, what do you want to do?!" Ino said incoherently.
At such a close distance, she could already feel the warm breath exhaled from Naruto's mouth.
"Do what?" Naruto tilted his head and thought for a moment. "Bo!" He suddenly kissed Ino lightly on the forehead.
"You, you, you, you actually... kissed me." Ino was completely stunned. She mumbled to herself, touching her slightly damp forehead, at a loss.
"This is the price you have to pay!" Naruto laughed, "Otherwise, what did you think?"
"So, have you decided if you want to know this secret?" Naruto asked with a smile.
"What?! You still can't tell me?" Ino was truly angry. This scoundrel, pervert, hooligan, he had already taken such a big advantage, and he still wasn't satisfied?! She really wanted to beat him up!
"I'm just telling you the price you need to pay," Naruto said with a half-smile. "If you really want to know, hehe, then you kiss me."
Shameless!!!
This was Ino's assessment of Naruto. He even wanted her to kiss him again. How could that be? She had already lost out big time. If she were to actively kiss Naruto again, wouldn't she lose even more? But... if that were the case, wouldn't the loss she suffered earlier be completely meaningless?!
So conflicted! The beautiful young girl frowned, looking exceptionally adorable.
Ever since he started liking the anime "Naruto," he had always liked the character Ino. Naruto always thought Ino was more beautiful. It was a pity that her screen time was really too little.
Whether it was Hinata or Sakura, their growth went through many transformations. But Ino was different; from the very beginning, she was a very vibrant and confident girl, with a youthful vitality about her.
Stared at intensely by Naruto, Ino blushed and looked away, letting out an arrogant huff and turning her head.
Is this an implied confession? Could Naruto really... like me?
Being liked and even confessed to by a boy wasn't the first time Ino had encountered it. From childhood, she had been the center of attention, and countless people had confessed to her, but she had always ignored them and directly refused.
Because she had always liked Sasuke.
Ino didn't know when she started liking Sasuke, but it had been a long time.
Because Sasuke was handsome and excellent in all aspects, very powerful, a genius. Arrogant, cool, and handsome, he perfectly fit the image of a prince charming in a young girl's heart, so her affection was placed on Sasuke.
She pursued Sasuke, wanting to gain his approval and be with him. So Ino should have refused Naruto, but why couldn't she say it? Under Naruto's gaze, that fiery look, it really made her unable to speak.
Ino's mind was a chaotic mess of thoughts. When she came back to her senses, she found Naruto's gaze very seriously observing the surrounding environment.
Are there enemies? There doesn't seem to be any movement!
The shuriken in Naruto's hand was thrown, shooting rapidly towards a certain spot.
The shuriken Naruto threw explained everything.
A dark figure appeared, a black-clad person attacking Naruto and Ino. Naruto's gaze was serious as he met the person head-on and engaged in combat.
This was a taijutsu battle.
This dark figure didn't seem to have any ill will, only using taijutsu, fighting Naruto to a standstill, at least that's how it seemed to Ino.
But in reality, Naruto was completely suppressed.
Naruto could feel the terrifying strength of this person; he could clearly completely overwhelm himself, yet he always maintained a limit, not pressing too hard, but allowing Naruto to display his own strength.
This was more like guidance. This person's strength... Naruto had never encountered such a battle before.
Even though the other party had no ill intentions, he felt truly frustrated!
Later, even Ino noticed that something was off.
The taijutsu Naruto displayed was no less than Rock Lee's strength when he started using the Eight Gates. This discovery shocked Ino.
But even so, he still couldn't harm the opponent in the slightest. Gradually, Naruto was already panting, but the opponent was still at ease.
Who is it? Who exactly is this person?
The same question arose in the hearts of Ino and Naruto.
Ino wanted to help, but her strength was too weak, and rashly joining in would only cause trouble for Naruto.
Naruto was unsure of this person's intentions, but he noticed that the black-clad person was fighting and retreating, slowly guiding them to a certain place.
Suddenly, the dark figure vanished as if he had never appeared.
Did he leave?
Without using any ninjutsu, he just disappeared out of thin air. Who exactly was this person?
Naruto didn't have time to think deeply before he heard a chorus of screams.
He turned his head to look, and oh, oh, oh! It turned out to be a group of bikini beauties bathing in the river. Wow, what a feast for the eyes. Although he was young now, his mental age was mature enough! The beauties bathing here were in their prime, and their figures were excellent. Unfortunately, due to Naruto's intrusion, they were now frantically putting on their clothes.
"Kid, what are you doing? You ruined my perfect opportunity and disturbed my research! Damn it!"
Naruto's head was harshly knocked.
"Who? Which bastard dares to hit me, young master!" Naruto immediately became furious. Was it the dark figure from before?
"It's this Sage, do you have any objections?" A middle-aged man with white hair but youthful-looking skin appeared and spoke.
"Jiraiya?!"
Was the dark figure from before him? It's possible; Jiraiya certainly had that strength, and he would indeed appear in this place during this time.
The reason Naruto brought Ino here was partly for a date, and partly to find this perverted sage, Jiraiya, for the next stage of his training.
One of the Legendary Sannin, a person as famous as Orochimaru.
Naruto wanted to quickly improve his strength, and this was naturally an indispensable aid.
So, Naruto immediately changed his expression, fawning and flattering, "You, you, you, are you Lord Jiraiya, one of the legendary Sannin? I want to become your disciple."
"Hmm, no, I want to become your student."
"Why should I?"
Jiraiya looked at the blonde kid in front of him. At such a young age, he knew his identity and wanted to become his student? Who was this guy?
How could he, the great Sage Jiraiya, easily accept a mortal as a disciple?
You know, his previous disciple was the Fourth Hokage of Konoha.
Who else in this world could compare to the Fourth Hokage?
Hmm, the Fourth Hokage. Thinking of this, Jiraiya noticed that the kid in front of him seemed to resemble Minato greatly.
Could it be... "Because my dad is the Fourth Hokage!" Hehe, although I don't want to say it, I also have a background!
"What's your name?"
"Uzumaki Naruto!"
Indeed! This is Minato's child. If that's the case, he really has no choice but to take this disciple?!
But looking at Naruto's smug expression, why did Jiraiya feel so uncomfortable inside? That kid had just ruined his good deed.
So he had to make him wait a few days.
"As long as you can still find me, I'll take you as my disciple." Jiraiya made a hand sign and left, leaving this sentence in the air.
Find you, is that difficult?
Is it really hard to find a guy who appears in women's bathhouses to peep all the time?
Naruto's lips curved into a confident smile.
"Naruto, ah, I finally caught up to you. Where's that black-clad person?" At this moment, Ino finally caught up. Girls are naturally weaker in terms of physical strength, not to mention Naruto and the black-clad person were not ordinary people.
I'm so exhausted.
"Oh, chasing me? I accept!" Naruto suddenly said.
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Naruto wrapped his arms around Ino, pulling her into a close embrace, looking utterly intimate.
"Ah! What are you doing?!" Ino struggled in Naruto's arms. "Agree? What did I agree to? Let go of me right now! You pervert, you lecher!"
"Huh?" Naruto looked surprised. "Didn't you just say you wanted to pursue me? And then I accepted..."
...Ino was speechless. This didn't seem to be the same thing at all! How did this guy's clowning around, baseless accusations, twisted logic, and selective quoting suddenly make her his girlfriend?!
"So, from now on, you're my girlfriend. Understand?" Naruto said this before Ino could fully react.
"From now on, you're not allowed to go near Sasuke, not allowed to look at him, not allowed to like him, not allowed to try to please him. You can only go near me, only like me, only try to please me!" Naruto declared overbearing.
"Who do you think you are?! By what right?!" Ino finally exploded. How dare a mere Naruto speak to her like that? Am I your slave? How dare you demand this and that from me?! Pfft!!!
"You... Mm!" Ino was about to continue scolding Naruto.
Naruto suddenly kissed her lips, stealing Ino's first kiss.
When their lips touched, Ino was stunned again. This was her first kiss! But... by Naruto... "Hello, my girlfriend." Licking his lips, Naruto used his actions to show his attitude: you are mine.
"Bastard!"
A surge of strength coursed through Ino's body, and she shoved Naruto away fiercely. Caught off guard, Naruto nearly fell.
He saw tears welling in Ino's eyes, slowly dripping down. Her lips moved, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end, it turned into a resentful glance, and she turned to leave.
No matter what kind of girl, her first kiss is always very important to her. Even if she's usually carefree, on this matter, it's absolutely unforgivable.
Naruto! Hmph!
Ino's speed was fast, and in the blink of an eye, she was almost out of Naruto's sight.
"Perhaps, maybe, it seems I went a little too far."
After a brief moment of daze, Naruto reacted and quickly chased after her.
As he chased, Naruto was actually quite frustrated. Was he really that bad? If it were Sasuke, would it still be like this?
He remembered that time when he transformed into Sasuke and easily stole Sakura's first kiss!
Sigh~
Is it really because I lack charm??? That hateful Sasuke... Sasuke, who was training somewhere unknown, suddenly sneezed. He looked around.
"What's wrong, Sasuke!" Kakashi asked.
"Oh, nothing!" Sasuke continued his training. Chunin Exam, Naruto, I won't lose to you... He still didn't understand girls' hearts! Naruto was indeed too hasty.
"Where did Ino go?" Naruto quickly followed the path back, chasing. Logically, with his speed, he should have seen Ino by now, but the fact was he still hadn't encountered her.
Shadow clones had already been dispatched, searching in different directions. She should still be in this mountain forest.
Suddenly, Naruto stopped. He had just received a message from his clone.
An enemy? It seems to be that person again!?
..."Is he there?"
Naruto quickly pinpointed the direction and moved forward rapidly.
"It's you again?" It was still the masked figure in black. Behind him, Ino was tied to a tree. She seemed unharmed, completely fine, and Naruto finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Naruto! Help me!" Although Ino was tied up, her pampered young lady's temper was not diminished in the slightest. She also seemed to have forgotten about Naruto's forced kiss earlier.
She kept yelling and screaming, showing no awareness of being a hostage.
Naruto's forehead was covered in black lines.
"What do you want?" Naruto asked the masked man. For some reason, even though Ino was kidnapped by him, Naruto still felt that this person in front of him didn't seem to bear him any ill will.
It was a very strange feeling, as if there was a mysterious connection between Naruto and him.
The shadowy figure sneered, then casually threw a longsword, which landed at Naruto's feet.
The style of the sword was very unique; Ino had never seen such a weapon before. Seeing the sword, Naruto's pupils constricted, as if he had been stimulated by something.
"It's not a big deal. Just stab yourself ten or eight times with this sword until you bleed, and I'll let her go. Otherwise... hehe." The man in black pulled out a kunai and dangled it near Ino.
This was a threat! A blatant threat. Was he trying to kill him? What kind of grudge was this?! Was his intuition wrong?
"Who exactly are you? What is your purpose?" Naruto's face turned grim. Since transmigrating to this world, this was the first time something was beyond his control, escaping his grasp.
"I have no particular purpose, I just want to see how far you're willing to go for your little girlfriend." As he spoke, the masked man finally revealed his true face, looking at Naruto with a very meaningful gaze.
"You, you are... How is this possible?! This can't be." Naruto's emotions were very agitated at this moment, an expression rarely seen on him. Because he was originally a person who could control his emotions very well.
But now he was losing control of his emotions. Who exactly was this person? One thing was certain, this person was not Jiraiya. Jiraiya was not enough to shock him like this!
Then who could it be?
Calming down, Naruto gazed at the longsword the person had thrown to him earlier.
"No!" Ino's voice was urgent. She didn't want Naruto to do that. And even if Naruto did, this person might not let her go.
Naruto didn't speak. He unhesitatingly plunged the longsword into his body. Blood stained the blade, and red blood dripped continuously.
Ino saw this clearly. Does he really like me that much? Is he even willing to sacrifice his own life?
Unfortunately, she hadn't had the chance to reciprocate his feelings. If this crisis could be overcome safely... she... Ino silently made a decision in her heart.
This sword strike was completely without any reservation. Naruto was now in so much pain that he couldn't stand straight, and sweat dripped continuously from his forehead.
This sword had pierced straight through him. Good heavens, this was the first time in two lives he had experienced such immense pain.
It's really damn uncomfortable! Is it easy to pursue a girl?
After all that, it turned out this sword was the real deal! But why was that bastard winking at him? He misunderstood. What did that mean? He even made him mistakenly think... But now he could only swallow the bitterness, a pain he couldn't express, couldn't voice!
That person also looked at him with a strange expression. Who told you to use so much force! Can't you act? The old him, no, the past him, oh, neither is right, anyway, that's the meaning, he shouldn't be that stupid, right!
So lacking in tacit understanding! Indeed, do people really change?
However, thankfully, this sword had no ill effects. In fact, it might even lead to unexpected changes.
Full of anticipation!
The mysterious person's body began to gradually become transparent, then disappeared again. Naruto wanted to stop him; he had many questions he wanted to ask, but being severely injured, he couldn't do anything. He could only watch him leave.
Damn it! Can't you stop being so mysterious!
Then, Naruto fainted.
When he woke up, Naruto found himself on Ino's back, and he heard her muttering complaints.
"You're so heavy! This young lady is exhausted, and I don't even know if you're okay."
"As long as you're okay, I'll generously agree to be your girlfriend."
"Please don't be hurt!"
Even though Naruto was unconscious, Ino still felt a little embarrassed when she said these words.
However, Naruto's immediate self-harm to save her at that moment truly moved Ino.
"Alright! You keep your word!" Naruto's voice suddenly rang in Ino's ear, and the tingling sensation made Ino jump, causing Naruto to be flung directly off her back.
Naruto executed a graceful flip in mid-air and landed safely.
Perfect!
"Your injuries..." Ino noticed that Naruto seemed fine. An injured person couldn't perform such a flashy, eye-catching move just now.
"En, my recovery ability is very strong. After resting for a while, I'm almost completely better," Naruto said.
"Amazing," Ino said in surprise. She had checked Naruto's injuries, and the severe wounds from earlier now seemed completely gone.
What incredible recovery ability.
"I..." Ino was about to say something.
"Grumble." The sound from her stomach made Ino's cheeks flush slightly, feeling very embarrassed.
She hadn't eaten anything all day! What about the big meal that was promised?
"Are you hungry?"
"En!"
Naruto checked the time; the sun was setting, and it was getting late. Unbeknownst to them, almost an entire day had passed.
"Then let's go eat ramen." Actually, he had originally planned a picnic, and all the ingredients were already prepared.
What a pity!
It turned out that, unknowingly, while Naruto was unconscious, Ino had actually carried him back to the village. Even for a ninja, it was very difficult for a girl...
However, eating ramen wasn't bad either. This was a major specialty of Konoha. He usually didn't get to eat it.
All in all, his goals were achieved, so the process didn't matter.
"Sakura?" Ino suddenly saw someone.
"Ah, it's you, you guys?" Sakura saw Naruto and Ino standing together, and an inexplicable discomfort welled up in her heart.
"Sakura, it's so late, why are you here?" Naruto asked.
"Oh, I just came from the hospital, visiting Sasuke and Lee!"
"Sasuke? How is he?" Ino asked with concern.
"Cough cough!!!!"
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"Cough, cough, cough…"
Naruto suddenly started coughing unnaturally.
Did this girl forget her current identity?
The moment Sasuke was mentioned, she showed such a concerned expression and immediately asked, which truly annoyed Naruto.
Naruto warned Ino with his eyes.
Miss Ino chose to ignore him, rolled her eyes at Naruto, and continued to ask, "Sakura, how are Sasuke's injuries?"
Naruto: "…"
Hehe, hehe! It seems my family education isn't up to par! As the head of the household, I still don't have any authority!
This is truly… a failure!
Sakura shook her head, her face full of dejection, and said, "I didn't see Sasuke at the hospital."
"Ah, then where is he?" Sasuke's dark performance in the Forest of Death was still vivid in Ino's mind, making it impossible for her to forget.
"I don't know, it seems he was taken away by Kakashi-sensei," Sakura said. That mark on Sasuke's neck had always made her feel uneasy.
And that terrifying man named Orochimaru would definitely not let Sasuke go so easily.
Sasuke… sure enough, their bond is irreplaceable, isn't it? Sakura's sadness made Naruto feel distressed too. What kind of emotion was this? Why was it so hard to let go?
Ino comforted Sakura, who was on the verge of tears. She was indeed worried about Sasuke, but it was different from Sakura. Perhaps it was because her feelings for Sasuke weren't as deep and firm as Sakura's. Perhaps it was because of Naruto, which diluted that feeling. Ino didn't have that fear, the fear of losing Sasuke!
A maiden's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea.
Sasuke was Ino's first love, her Prince Charming whom she had yearned for since childhood, a beautiful aspiration and pursuit. If Naruto hadn't intervened, Ino might have continued to pursue him, but now her heart was wavering.
Love itself is a very mysterious thing, especially romantic love. Ino didn't have this feeling for the old Naruto, and she still doesn't have it for the current Naruto.
Of course, Ino doesn't dislike the current Naruto either. It should be said that she already has a certain degree of affection. With continued effort, Naruto might be able to win her heart, but this isn't something that can be done overnight.
Love at first sight?
That doesn't seem very likely, does it?! After all, everyone lives in the same village and is in the same class, constantly seeing each other. Wanting love at first sight, an instant spark?
You're writing a novel!
…"You all must come cheer me on at the Chunin Exams in a month," Naruto said as he bid farewell to Sakura and Ino as night fell.
Patting Sakura's shoulder, Naruto comforted her, "Don't worry, Sasuke will definitely come back safely."
"I still have to have a showdown with him at the Chunin Exams!"
As long as Naruto wins his first match against Neji Hyuga, and Sasuke defeats Gaara, then the two of them will meet in the semifinals.
By then… will it… again…? Will it be like that time in the Forest of Death?
…The next day, Naruto began his training.
Just as Naruto had originally thought, finding Jiraiya wasn't that difficult.
As long as he was still in this area, Naruto just needed to stake out various women's bathhouses, waiting patiently, and he would eventually catch Jiraiya!
Even Jiraiya hadn't expected that he would encounter Naruto again so soon?
A venerable Sage, caught peeping at girls bathing, even with his thick skin, he felt quite embarrassed.
However, Jiraiya noticed that this kid was quite precocious! His eyes were fixed on the girls in the bathhouse, glowing green. He had truly met a kindred spirit!
This guy,
Is he really Minato's child?
Jiraiya remembered that Minato was very upright. No matter how much he instigated, tempted, or threatened him, Minato had never once followed Jiraiya to peep at this place.
This guy is very similar to him!
Jiraiya was in high spirits and began to guide Naruto's training.
As before, Naruto signed the summoning contract and learned the Summoning Jutsu.
Summoning Jutsu isn't something everyone can learn, and not just anyone can have a summoning animal.
Even in a large village like Konoha, there are very few people who possess Summoning Jutsu.
Typically, only large clans can sign summoning contracts.
The summoning animals are toads.
The great toads of Mount Myōboku, perhaps they aren't the strongest summoning animals, but they are definitely the largest summoning animal family. All kinds of summoning toads emerge endlessly, and they can also learn Sage Mode, which other powerful summoning animals cannot possess.
Then, it was time for Summoning Jutsu practice.
Using one's own fresh blood as a catalyst, forming hand seals, and with the chakra generated by oneself, summoning a toad from Mount Myōboku to this place.
This is the Summoning Jutsu.
"Boar, Dog, Bird, Monkey, Ram."
Ninja Art: Summoning Jutsu!
Come out, Great Toad! As a cloud of smoke dispersed, Naruto suddenly felt as if he was standing in the air, the white clouds within reach, and what he was stepping on was… a toad? A really big one.
"Bunta?" Jiraiya next to him exclaimed in surprise. He actually summoned him? That requires a considerable amount of chakra!
Without releasing the Nine-Tails' chakra, and only relying on his own chakra, he actually summoned Bunta on his first try. Naruto is not yet thirteen years old, his potential is truly astonishing, worthy of being Minato's child.
Even Naruto, the instigator, hadn't expected that he would be able to summon Gamabunta. This was a summoning animal that only his father, the Fourth Hokage, and Jiraiya could control!
Powerful and unruly, not just anyone could tame it.
Summoned out of nowhere, Gamabunta threw a tantrum, and Naruto and Jiraiya didn't dare to provoke it, quickly getting out of the way… In this case, the training for Summoning Jutsu naturally didn't need to continue.
The purpose of this training was actually to help Naruto, to guide out the second type of chakra within him—the Nine-Tails' chakra.
Because Summoning Jutsu requires a lot of chakra, if Naruto's own chakra is depleted, then naturally, he might be able to draw out the Nine-Tails' chakra within him.
However, what they never expected was that Naruto's own chakra was so powerful.
In that case, they would have to try other methods.
The seal set by the Fourth Hokage naturally couldn't be touched now; once the seal was broken, even he couldn't reverse it.
Jiraiya taught Naruto to meditate, to calm his mind like still water, unmoved by external things, and then to try his best to find the Nine-Tails within him and communicate with it.
This is a very important step in controlling the Nine-Tails' chakra; if he cannot communicate with the Nine-Tails within him, then everything will be in vain!
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It wasn't that Naruto hadn't tried before. In fact, ever since he first realized he had transmigrated here, he had been trying every possible way to communicate with the Nine-Tails inside him.
But he had never succeeded.
The Nine-Tails was sealed by the Fourth Hokage. The Eight Trigrams Seal, inherited from the Uzumaki clan, was incredibly strong.
This seal allowed Naruto to use the Nine-Tails' chakra. In the original story, whenever Naruto lost control of his emotions or became angry, the Nine-Tails' chakra would leak through the seal and become available for his use.
Unfortunately, he now had excellent emotional control. And from the very beginning, he knew of the Nine-Tails' existence within him, which was a huge asset but also a terrifying threat.
It was a double-edged sword; if not controlled properly, it could harm both himself and others.
Therefore!
Perhaps subconsciously, Naruto was unwilling to accept the Nine-Tails' chakra. This was why he had been unable to communicate with the Nine-Tails.
But this couldn't go on forever.
With such a monster residing in his body, he couldn't just nonchalantly pretend nothing was wrong. It was like a thorn in his throat, incredibly uncomfortable.
So, he always had to face it.
Then, Jiraiya appeared at this moment. There were some things he couldn't solve alone and needed help with.
Jiraiya, as one of the legendary Sannin and the master of his father, the Fourth Hokage, was definitely a trustworthy person and a great opportunity for him… Darkness spread silently, with no end in sight. Silence, not a single sound could be heard; it felt as if he was the only one here.
Where was this?
It was like a dark cage, with a pair of eerie red eyes staring intently at him.
Its eyes glowed red, like two large lanterns.
"Naruto~"
Its voice was deep, speaking human words, calling Naruto's name, and the emotion contained within that voice was like a volcano, ready to erupt at any moment.
Naruto gradually approached, and a light appeared, revealing a gigantic creature before his eyes.
What caught his attention most were its nine fiery red tails. Sharp claws, fangs, and the hatred in its eyes—Naruto could feel it clearly.
The Nine-Tailed Fox!
His persistent efforts over the past few days had finally allowed Naruto to see the Nine-Tailed Fox in his mind.
Shock.
Its entire body seemed to be a collection of chakra. In its presence, Naruto felt his own insignificance, like an ant. A single glance from it would be enough to plunge him into an abyss, from which he couldn't escape.
If there were no seal, how many people could stop such a being if it appeared in the world?
And how terrifying was the Akatsuki organization that captured Tailed Beasts?
Everything was about power!
He craved power! Because sometimes, it was for survival!
...Naruto suddenly opened his eyes, his forehead covered in sweat.
On one hand, he was intimidated by the Nine-Tails' aura. On the other hand, it was due to the exhaustion of his body and mind.
Even as a transmigrator with high soul strength, the process of communication and exploration was incredibly difficult!
The consumption was immense!
However, there was finally some progress. It was the first time he had seen the Nine-Tails within his own body.
Although both sides still couldn't communicate normally.
This time, Naruto had been roared out by the Nine-Tails.
This communication process seemed quite difficult! Humans were filled with fear towards Tailed Beasts, and Tailed Beasts were equally wary of humans.
Especially since Tailed Beasts inherently carried negative emotions, seemingly enjoying destruction, they weren't normal people—or rather, normal beasts. The generation gap between them was severe!
It was already difficult for people with different ideologies to communicate.
Between * * * * * *, this was undoubtedly an even more challenging process.
It wouldn't be completed overnight, in a short period of time.
There was still a long time before the Akatsuki started capturing Tailed Beasts, so it just needed to be completed before then.
Jiraiya began teaching Naruto new ninjutsu.
Then, he swaggered and demonstrated the Rasengan in front of Naruto.
And then, Naruto, with a half-smile, used the Rasengan in front of Jiraiya.
"How do you know that?" Jiraiya's face was filled with surprise.
Naruto didn't answer, just smiled profoundly.
The Rasengan was a very special ninjutsu, not just because it was created by the Fourth Hokage.
Its special feature was that it didn't require any hand seals.
In this world, 99% of ninjutsu required hand seals to activate, but the Rasengan precisely did not.
It was precisely because of this unique point that the training process for the Rasengan was very difficult.
Naruto remembered the steps for training the Rasengan in the original story by heart, and by diligently practicing in secret, he finally mastered the Rasengan. Moreover, it was a Rasengan that he could use without the assistance of a clone.
Jiraiya rolled his eyes, quite speechless.
What should he teach this guy then? Could it be... should he teach him Sage Mode now? That was a senjutsu that he himself hadn't fully mastered yet!
Fortunately, Naruto wasn't overly ambitious and didn't keep pestering Jiraiya to teach him new ninjutsu.
Just as it was said in the original story, the Rasengan alone was enough for him to benefit immensely. The various changes and extensions of different natures contained within it, once expanded and truly mastered, would be enough to shake the heavens and earth.
He needed to take one step at a time, build his own path, and only then could he truly grow!
...A month passed quickly and was very fulfilling.
Besides training, Naruto also followed Jiraiya around to sketch, go on outings, and gather material.
Uh, actually, it was just peeping at girls bathing, a group of bikini beauties, fair-skinned and beautiful, with slender, graceful figures, playing and frolicking in the water, various ambiguous and secret actions—a girl's little secrets were truly laid bare.
In this regard, the two were truly birds of a feather, sharing a sense of mutual appreciation.
Today was the last day; tomorrow would be the start of the final Chunin Exam.
So, Naruto didn't continue training today. Instead, he specifically took a day off to relax his mind.
Balance between work and rest was the key.
So, how should he spend this day of leisure!?
Naruto walked aimlessly down the street, strolling left and right.
Upon reflection, he didn't seem to have many friends; he was always alone, no matter when.
Should he go to the bathhouse for some fun?
Naruto pondered deeply, passing a flower shop and buying a bouquet of roses.
Who should he give them to? Sakura? Ino? Or Hinata? Naruto was conflicted.
However, when Naruto saw a graceful figure ahead, he made up his mind.
"Hey, beautiful, wanna hang out?" Naruto walked up and stopped the woman, saying flirtatiously.
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The woman Naruto flirted with was Temari from the Hidden Sand Village. At this time, she wasn't training or recuperating; it seemed she had nothing to do and was just wandering around.
When a man suddenly approached her, Temari didn't even bother to see who it was. She impatiently waved her hand, not expecting such a boring person in Konoha.
Naruto grabbed Temari's delicate hand as she waved it away, and the sensation of kneading her small hand was quite pleasant.
"Get lost!" Temari softly snapped. This man was truly rude; it seemed she would have to teach him a lesson.
Temari finally turned her head, intending to scold this person. "It's you?"
Naruto grinned and nodded, "For you! Beautiful lady!"
"Oh, thank you!" Temari subconsciously took it, then noticed it was a bouquet of roses.
Anyone knew what roses symbolized, and her face flushed. What did this brat mean?
"You! Let go!" Naruto was still tightly holding one of Temari's hands.
"No!" Naruto shook his head firmly. "Since you accepted my flowers, you're my girlfriend, and we're going on a date today!"
"Huh? What?" What kind of logic was that? Girlfriend? How old was this brat, daring to have designs on her?
But even as Temari thought this, a ripple still formed in her heart.
Being given roses? This was a first!
With Naruto holding her hand like this, she didn't resist very strongly; her mind was in a mess.
Naruto chuckled inwardly. Even an older sister like Temari had no romantic experience, and she would naturally panic when faced with something like this.
Shikamaru, don't blame me.
Naruto was thrilled that he had managed to charm Temari, and he led her on a stroll through the streets and alleys of Konoha. Little did he know, his every move was being watched by someone.
"Oh my! I'm so angry, that hateful Naruto. He said he liked me and wanted me to be his girlfriend, yet he dares to openly cheat and flirt with other girls! Bastard, scumbag, I'm going to tear you apart!"
Ino was on the verge of exploding. This guy had been gone for a whole month, and today, when she finally saw him, he was flirting with another girl and even giving her roses—flowers he bought from her family's flower shop!
He dares to play two-timer? I'll never forgive you!
Naruto!
Ino's eyes glinted coldly, and she sneered. Deep within her eyes, the raging fire was astonishing.
How terrifying is an angry woman? Could Naruto withstand such a flame?
Calamities sent by Heaven may be endured, but those brought on by oneself are inescapable... Speaking of Konoha, there didn't seem to be many scenic spots to enjoy. The most magnificent were the stone carvings of the four Hokage, but taking a girl there seemed pointless. Could it make Temari throw herself into his arms? Could it make her pledge herself to him?
None of that.
Sigh, there wasn't even a place to pick up girls. This world!
It really left him speechless.
Then he'd just have to find a place to eat, but he really didn't know what to eat. His mind was so conflicted!
He couldn't just take her straight to a room, could he? If Temari resisted to the death, would Naruto really force himself on her?
"How about we go for a hot spring?" Passing by this place, Naruto's eyes lit up, and he immediately had an idea.
Among the Five Great Shinobi Nations, the Land of Fire had the most abundant conditions and resources. The Land of Wind, on the other hand, was completely opposite.
Temari's Hidden Sand Village was surrounded by endless sand and desert, so their resources were extremely scarce. Enjoying a luxurious hot spring like this was naturally impossible for them.
Water, for them, must be a very precious resource.
In this regard, Konoha Village was truly blessed. Hot springs were a wonderful indulgence.
Especially for girls.
Women are naturally beautiful, and even Temari was no exception. Although she was usually very straightforward in both speech and action, and not as fond of dressing up as Sakura or Ino.
However.
When she heard Naruto mention hot springs, she was tempted.
Temari was no longer a hothouse flower. Her mother died early, her father was the Fourth Kazekage, and her younger brother Gaara was a monster.
Growing up in such a family, she had long abandoned many unnecessary emotions.
For example, acting spoiled. To take care of her poor brother, for Gaara, she had given up a lot.
She was cheerful and strong, but she was still a girl, and there were some things she longed for but couldn't do.
Then, Temari hesitated, stopping in her tracks, struggling internally.
Naruto gave her a brilliant smile, tightly holding her soft hand and walking inside.
For the first time, Temari felt a strange sensation in her heart, a faint trace of tenderness.
After they went in, two sneaky figures also arrived at the hot spring entrance.
"Hot spring!"
Ino clenched her fist in anger, her forehead furrowed into a 'well' shape, her rage maxed out, ready to unleash a big move at any moment.
"Naruto, I'm going to tear you to shreds!" Ino cursed through gritted teeth. "Sakura, let's go in too."
Soaking in a hot spring is a truly wonderful experience. Immersed in the warm water, every cell in the body feels like it's dancing, exuding vitality.
With some delicious food prepared nearby, and enjoying the beautiful scenery, it's truly a divine enjoyment, a treatment fit for an emperor.
Light mist swirled, steam rose, and cherry blossoms bloomed nearby, making the place feel like a celestial paradise.
Ah, life should indeed be enjoyed like this! Naruto squinted his eyes slightly and sighed softly.
"So, why are you here?" Temari asked, clearly annoyed.
"Of course, I'm here to soak in the hot springs!" Naruto replied evasively, his eyes darting around, never leaving Temari's body.
That's right!
Both Naruto and Temari were now in the hot spring. Note, they were in the same hot spring pool, meaning mixed bathing.
This was a private room Naruto had specially arranged. Although it was a bit expensive, the conditions were excellent in all aspects.
Especially this hot spring pool, its area was quite limited, only able to accommodate the two of them. This meant they were very close now, two naked individuals, a man and a woman, in the same pool, and a strange emotion was brewing between them.
This emotion was desire!
So, how did it come to this? It was a divine rhythm, a super-divine development! How much did the author omit in between?
Temari said, her head aching. How did she vaguely end up here? Unconsciously starting mixed bathing, and why did her body suddenly feel hot? Her throat was a bit dry, and her eyes became hazy.
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What's going on?
Why does my body have such an inappropriate desire?
As a ninja, this is a completely unnecessary and unwanted emotion. But now, it's happening, and Temari instinctively feels something is wrong… Unfortunately, Temari doesn't have time to figure it out.
"Mmmph!" Her eyes widened. She was… forcefully kissed.
This must be a forced kiss! After all, Temari herself didn't agree; she resisted.
But to Naruto, the difference wasn't significant.
Even if she was mentally wide awake, her body was already reacting involuntarily.
The allure Temari displayed at this moment was something even she probably wouldn't recognize or believe.
Her tempting lips trembled slightly, and her fragrant tongue occasionally peeked out to lick them. Steamy water droplets slid down her beautiful neck into the cleavage between her breasts. With such a beautiful sight, wasn't this a temptation?
Even though his physical age wasn't enough, his mental age was mature enough! Could he withstand such temptation?
No.
So, Naruto seized the opportunity and directly kissed her, launching an immediate assault. Their bodies pressed tightly together, rubbing against each other through the thin, almost transparent bath towel as they began to intertwine.
Naruto's hands moved restlessly, caressing her, and it looked like things were about to escalate out of control.
"Bang!" Naruto was suddenly blown away, his body crashing heavily into a cherry blossom tree, landing splayed on the ground.
"Ouch, ouch, what happened!?"
At this moment, Temari's eyes were filled with murderous intent, her killing aura like a sharp blade. The intense pressure locked onto Naruto, completely enveloping him in her killing intent. Her giant Three-Star Fan, which she had somehow taken into her hand, looked ready to strike him at any moment.
"Calm down! Easy, easy." Naruto pressed his hands forward, trying to persuade her, but being naked, he looked out of place and a bit comical.
Temari was also only using her fan to cover her body's exposed areas; she hadn't had time to put on clothes yet.
"How about we put on some clothes first?" Naruto tentatively suggested. He knew that Temari's rage was at its peak right now and didn't want to provoke her further, but this situation couldn't continue! He had no choice but to try and change the subject, taking things one step at a time!
Temari remained silent, neither agreeing nor disagreeing. Naruto then very consciously ran off to get dressed. By the time he returned, Temari was already fully clothed and swung her large fan at him.
Naruto narrowly dodged it, but the ground was left with a large crater.
"That was close!" Luckily, he had been keeping an eye on Temari's movements, otherwise, if he had taken that hit, wouldn't he have been smashed into a meat paste?
Temari's attacks didn't stop; they came one after another, each stronger than the last. Naruto could only continuously evade.
Her Wind Release jutsu was so powerful; the wind contained invisible blades. If he wasn't careful and got hit, he'd be covered in wounds.
Constantly defending like this wasn't a solution! He might be fine, but the buildings here… would be destroyed, and that would mean paying for damages!
Left with no choice, Naruto had to take the initiative.
"Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
Naruto created several clones to confuse Temari and surround her.
"Hmph!" Temari snorted, a cold sneer on her lips. Don't underestimate me, young lady!
Gust Dance!
Although this ninjutsu wasn't of a very high rank, its power was not to be underestimated.
It combined offense and defense, allowing for both advance and retreat. By spinning her fan and body at high speed, she could create a whirlwind that attacked enemies around her.
Naruto's clones were shattered one after another before they could even get close, and soon only his original body remained.
Her strength was indeed formidable. Ordinary methods truly wouldn't work.
As the daughter of the Fourth Kazekage and his most admired child, her ninjutsu embodied the orthodox Wind Release ninjutsu, making her truly difficult to deal with.
Naruto and Temari's chakra both belonged to the wind attribute, but their areas of expertise were different.
Naruto's Rasengan could only be used in close combat; if he couldn't get close to an enemy, it was meaningless. Facing a ninja like Temari, who excelled at wide-range, long-distance Wind Release attacks, was quite tricky.
Naruto couldn't bring himself to be ruthless and forcefully break through; after all, he had just taken so many liberties with her. He felt embarrassed!
What should he do!?
His guard momentarily dropped, and Temari spotted the opening, fanning him away with a single strike, creating a hole in the wall.
"Uh, you two?" Lying on the ground, Naruto suddenly saw two beautiful faces.
Ino, Sakura.
Why were they here? Were they also here for the hot springs? But it couldn't be such a coincidence, right? Right next door to him? This matter wasn't that simple.
"What are you doing, Naruto!?" Ino narrowed her eyes, speaking each word slowly, gritting her teeth, and with a fierce tone. Sakura and Ino had been in the next room the whole time and knew exactly what had happened between Naruto and Temari.
Seeing Ino's murderous gaze, beads of sweat dripped continuously from Naruto's forehead, and his entire back was instantly soaked.
This was truly a rapid descent into a battle royale!
Why, oh why?!
Just a moment ago, it was all tender affection and intimacy, and the next, it was murderous intent and thunderous rage.
Women! They truly left him speechless! Unfathomable!
Naruto was immediately surrounded by three women. The three women's gazes were fiercer and more terrifying than the last. How could he escape!?
So, why was Sakura here too?
Such sorrow!
Wasn't he the protagonist? Why didn't he have an aura of dominance and beauties flocking to him? Instead, he encountered one battle royale after another. Luckily, Haku wasn't here, otherwise, hehe! An unimaginable predicament!
What was that saying: Speak of the devil, and he shall appear.
Naruto had secretly congratulated himself, but everything that happened next completely shattered his illusion.
It truly was a case of 'it can't get any worse, but it does.'
"What are you all doing?" The voice was Anko's, and beside her were Haku and Kurenai.
Also here for the hot springs?
Why did everyone decide to go to the hot springs on the same day? Was it another arrangement by some unscrupulous author? Were they jealous of his protagonist's romantic encounters? Was that why they wanted to add so many obstacles on his path to becoming a harem king?
How should he deal with this? How should he resolve it? Heavens, Earth! Someone save me!
Perhaps heaven heard his prayer. In this inexplicably awkward and unbearable atmosphere, a commotion suddenly broke out outside.
"Pervert!" A girl's terrified scream came through, and soon, the entire hot spring area erupted.
Speaking of perverts, only one person came to Naruto's mind—
The legendary Sannin, the Pervy Sage, Jiraiya!
Naruto teared up, tears streaming down his face. What a good master! He rushed over to save his disciple… UU Reading welcomes all readers to visit and read. The latest, fastest, and hottest serialized works are all on UU Reading! Mobile users, pleaChapter 29 Red Bean vs Jiraiya
Naruto was currently in a dire situation! Surrounded by Temari, Ino, and Sakura, with Haku, Anko, and the indifferent Kurenai watching from the sidelines, the feeling was truly unbearable.
Especially when they all looked at him with eyes that saw him as scum, those gazes were like sharp blades and swords, threatening to pierce him through.
"My future life! That endless darkness…" Naruto sighed mournfully.
The iron chain formation he had planned to build collapsed in an instant before it even took shape.
Oh my god!
Just then, a group of girls' screams suddenly rang out, and their attention finally shifted slightly, allowing Naruto to breathe a sigh of relief.
"There's a pervert!" Anko fumed, though her eyes remained fixed on a certain someone. Naruto's actions were practically those of a pervert.
"I'll go check. I must catch this public enemy of women." No sooner had she spoken than Anko vanished from her spot.
As expected of Anko, her actions were truly decisive and efficient. She was truly a woman unlike other women; her endurance was even stronger than a man's.
"Let's go take a look too!" Kurenai said, appearing as if she had just emerged from the hot spring. Dewdrops still clung to her dark red hair, making her look like a lotus emerging from water—beautiful and captivating. Without makeup, she was still alluring and charming, her mature allure undeniable.
Haku, beside her, also had long hair reaching her waist, looking fresh and radiant. A faint smile played on her lips as she looked at Naruto, her expression also very meaningful.
During his time living in Konoha, Haku had changed a lot and made some friends. Honestly, he never expected Haku to team up with Anko and Kurenai to deliver a final, decisive blow!
Fate truly plays cruel tricks!
Naruto hadn't even managed to win over any of the women here, yet he encountered this kind of trouble. His reputation was at stake! How would he ever pick up girls now?
Kurenai wasn't very familiar with Naruto. Her understanding of him mostly consisted of him being a dead last, the worst student, an annoying brat who always played pranks, and the Nine-Tailed Fox sealed within him.
Then, during the Chunin Exams preliminary rounds, he had used a group of shadow clones to overwhelm and knock out her student, Kiba Inuzuka. And her other student, Hinata, seemed to have a crush on him.
Now, looking at him through her own eyes, this Naruto seemed somewhat different from the rumors.
His actual strength wasn't clear, but she heard from Ibiki that his first written exam score was very good. During the second exam in the Forest of Death, he had unexpectedly saved Anko, and Anko was being rather secretive. Tomorrow's Chunin Exams might hold unexpected excitement.
As for his romantic life, he dared to provoke Temari, a Sand ninja from another village, and it seemed like Ino and a few other girls were also entangled with him. There was no doubt about it; he was definitely scum and a scoundrel.
In short, Kurenai observed Naruto with considerable interest, not noticing the glances from Ino and Sakura.
Ino, Sakura, Temari, Kurenai, and Haku were all beauties.
However, there were also levels of beauty. Relatively speaking, Ino and Sakura were quite inferior.
Kurenai and Haku, and even Temari, surpassed them both in terms of figure, temperament, and charm. After comparing themselves, Ino and Sakura both felt ashamed and dejected.
Kurenai, needless to say, was in her late twenties, and her physical development was fully mature. It was normal for Ino and Sakura not to compare. But what about Haku and Temari!?
Haku and Temari were roughly the same age, around 15, only a few years older than them, but their figures were already well-developed and they looked very feminine.
Why?
Was this why Naruto was cheating? Did he dislike them for not being feminine enough?
Darn it!
Ino was furious. Hmph, when I grow up, I'll definitely be prettier than them, more elegant than them, and have a better figure than them.
Temari was also seething with anger. Remembering Naruto's actions earlier, she couldn't control the raging fire within her and wanted to destroy him!
However, given the current situation with so many Konoha ninja present, it seemed she had no opportunity. To avoid further entanglement and letting everyone know about the embarrassing incident between her and Naruto, Temari could only glare at Naruto with dagger-like eyes, wishing to pierce him with a thousand arrows.
Naruto, sensing Temari's terrifying gaze, really wanted to give her a flying kiss and tease her, but then he looked around at the women glaring at him, and immediately wilted like a frost-bitten eggplant.
Sigh, forget it! A bunch of tigresses! Naruto was scared!
By the time Naruto and the others left, the commotion had mostly subsided. A group of panicked girls quickly left the area.
"Where's Anko?" Kurenai looked around but didn't see Anko.
"Is she still chasing that pervert?"
Kurenai closed her eyes, and a strange chakra fluctuation, imperceptible to ordinary people, emanated around her. Soon, she opened her eyes, then confirmed a direction and quickly pursued.
"Over there," she said with certainty.
"Is this… a sensing jutsu?" It was Ino who spoke, her voice carrying a hint of uncertainty.
"That's right!" Kurenai smiled and nodded.
Sensing jutsu is a type of ninjutsu related to the mind, making it a very special kind of jutsu. Ino's clan specializes in mental secret techniques, and sensing jutsu is naturally included among them, which is why Ino could detect a slight abnormality.
However, she couldn't yet do it as effortlessly, lightly, and smoothly as Kurenai-sensei. In this area, she had only just begun to dabble and hadn't had time to delve deeper into training.
Although Kurenai-sensei hadn't been a Jonin for long, she seemed very powerful! Ino thought to herself… Soon, they caught up with Anko.
Anko was currently battling a middle-aged man with white hair, and she was at a disadvantage, looking shaky and on the verge of defeat at any moment.
"How is that possible!?" Kurenai was utterly astonished and incredulous. Anko was actually no match for this person.
This was truly unbelievable. A perverted old man who peeked at girls bathing was actually so strong? Even Anko was no match? This felt so ridiculous!
Anko, as a Special Jonin of Konoha, was much stronger than Kurenai and was known as Konoha's most dangerous female ninja. In her youth, she had even been a student of Orochimaru. Yet, in front of this middle-aged man, she couldn't gain any advantage.
When did such a powerful person infiltrate Konoha? Kurenai's heart grew vigilant.
Anko, who was fighting, was already exhausted. The various ninjutsu Orochimaru had taught her—Hidden Shadow Snake Hands, Many Hidden Shadow Snake Hands, Striking Shadow Snake, and so on—these high-level ninjutsu had not caused him any damage.
He was merely passively defending, not having used a single ninjutsu technique, only some taijutsu (hand-to-hand combat) which had already put Anko under considerable pressure.
All the momentum was on his side. This feeling was as if this person could kill her at any moment, that threat of facing death… This unfathomable strength, she had only ever felt it from the Third Hokage and that hateful Orochimaru.
Could this lecherous old man also be a master of that level?
Konoha was truly in a troubled period, with various threats lurking and all enemies stirring.
Which side was this guy with the perverted smile on his face on?
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This white-haired, middle-aged man with a lewd smile was, of course, the perverted sage, Jiraiya.
As a famous writer, he naturally had to gather material to continue writing his "Make-Out Paradise"! Peeking at girls bathing inspired him, so Jiraiya always enjoyed it tirelessly.
After the incident, Jiraiya originally wanted to leave quickly and escape. With his skills, even his master, the Third Hokage, couldn't stop him if he wanted to flee.
But to his surprise, a young girl was still chasing him from behind.
He slowed down and took a closer look. "Oh, it's a beauty!" he thought, and immediately changed his mind, deliberately letting her catch up.
Jiraiya's original idea was good. As a famous sage like him, as long as he revealed his identity and exuded his domineering aura, wouldn't this girl be instantly captivated and throw herself into his arms? Jiraiya chuckled lewdly, fantasizing beautifully in his mind.
Unexpectedly, as soon as Anko caught up, she immediately delivered a kick directly to Jiraiya's old face, leaving a large red footprint on it, instantly making him understand why flowers are so red.
Then, Anko unleashed a series of powerful attacks, with an overwhelming momentum.
Jiraiya originally didn't want to bother with a young girl, but upon seeing the ninjutsu Anko was using, his eyes narrowed, and his aura underwent a drastic change.
Although nothing seemed to change on the surface, only true masters could sense the subtle difference.
Anko, being the one directly facing him, felt it most clearly.
If Jiraiya before had merely looked like a lewd, middle-aged man, now he was an unfathomable super expert.
His inner self had undergone a complete transformation, as if he had become a different person.
Anko had used all her strength, but apart from that initial kick, she hadn't managed to harm him again. She couldn't even touch his clothes.
"You're Orochimaru's former disciple, aren't you?" Jiraiya slowly said from a superior position, his demeanor as a master fully evident.
"Oh, very impressive."
"Who are you? You know Orochimaru, are you his accomplice?" Anko asked, panting and out of breath, her chest heaving rapidly, staring at him warily.
Jiraiya's mouth twitched, his face full of black lines, his sage-like demeanor completely gone. Was his face really that common? After all this time, she still hadn't recognized him?
This little girl had some serious issues!
Not far away, Kurenai, however, seemed to be deep in thought, searching her mind for information about the person in front of her, but she was just a hair's breadth away from grasping the key.
Jiraiya was drawing circles in the distance, lamenting how things had changed. Did the current ninjas of Konoha disrespect history so much? They didn't recognize the famous him, yet Naruto could definitely recognize him!
Perhaps, all the young girls nowadays were busy falling in love? They had no respect for the strong.
Jiraiya waved to Naruto, who was standing next to Kurenai, then he leaped into the air. The giant toad, which had been waiting in the shadows, suddenly jumped out, carrying Jiraiya. With a few bounds, they disappeared from everyone's sight.
"It's him!" Kurenai and Anko suddenly realized, their expressions excited and spirits lifted. A summoning beast that's a giant toad, that attire, and that perverted behavior of peeking at girls—the only person who fit these criteria was Lord Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin, on par with Orochimaru.
They never expected it to be him.
This explained why Anko was no match for him. His current strength was probably no less than the Third Hokage's. If he was here, he could counterbalance Orochimaru, and then resolving Konoha's crisis would be a simple matter.
Only Ino and Sakura looked confused, completely unaware of what they were talking about.
As they were still young, they hadn't yet encountered these legendary figures.
"Where's Temari from the Sand?" Ino suddenly noticed someone was missing. She looked around but couldn't see any trace of her.
"She left early," Naruto said carelessly. Because Temari realized she couldn't find an opportunity to "fix" Naruto, she had already returned as soon as she left the hot springs.
However, the warning look she gave him before leaving made Naruto's heart tremble slightly.
Being targeted by such a woman, he wondered if it was a blessing or a curse? Did this count as a bond!?
Naruto thought nonsensically.
Taking advantage of everyone's attention not being on him, Naruto seized the opportunity to slip away from this troubled place... "Huh, why am I still here?" Naruto discovered that no matter how he walked, he remained rooted to the spot, not moving an inch.
Is this a genjutsu?
Could it be... Kurenai's doing?
Naruto was horrified. When did he fall victim to this? He hadn't noticed the slightest abnormality.
Was the power gap between him and these jonin really that big? He had been caught without a sound.
In a daze, Naruto suddenly found himself in an unfamiliar place.
Two people stood before him.
Kurenai and Anko!
It was indeed their doing, but why?
Anko had a playful, mocking expression. This was something she had asked Kurenai to do.
Without anyone knowing!
She had also conveniently created a huge problem for him. "This kid, I'd like to see how you handle this later!"
"What do you want?" Naruto asked, annoyed. What was wrong with this woman? Was she trying to kidnap him?
"What do I want? Don't you know what you did to me?" Anko said with a very grim expression.
"Huh? What thing?" Naruto feigned ignorance, playing dumb. Was she going to settle scores now?
"In the Forest of Death, you took advantage of me quite a bit, didn't you!" Anko leaned in close, her eyes fixed on Naruto. The distance between them was very small.
"Did I? I don't remember! I only know that you still owe me two favors. Don't be ungrateful, now." Naruto evaded the question.
"You little brat!" Seeing Naruto completely deny it, Anko angrily grabbed his collar, instantly flaring up.
Just thinking about how Naruto had molested her back then, Anko couldn't help but want to punch him, but she owed him two favors, so she really couldn't.
She had dragged it out until today, and unexpectedly seeing Naruto reminded her of that day! The more she thought about it, the angrier she got, which was why she asked her friend Kurenai to help her catch Naruto.
Now, Naruto was like fish on her chopping block, at her mercy.
Anko's face bore a radiant yet terrifying smile as she put her arm around Naruto's neck. Her evil state was about to erupt.
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