A beautiful figure walked out of the valley the next day, her beautiful eyes fiercely glaring at the person behind her. She then found her direction and disappeared into the forest.
Lin Yu sat on the steps of the base, watching Mei Terumi's departing figure with relief.
"Mei Terumi finally came to her senses. I told you the Fifth Mizukage's charm is greater."
"But when will I get to experience the full set of services she promised me..."
"Brother Lin Yu, what are you doing here?"
Just as Lin Yu was lost in his fantasies, Shion ran to his side with her bare, delicate feet and sat down.
She was still not very familiar with the organization members and preferred to stay by Lin Yu's side.
Lin Yu looked at Shion, especially her delicate feet, and said, "Shion, do you want me to buy you a pair of shoes?"
"I don't wear shoes!"
Shion shook her head. She had no habit of wearing shoes.
Lin Yu leaned closer and whispered, "Shion, how do you manage to walk barefoot without getting any dirt on your feet?"
Shion's delicate feet were surprisingly spotless. This was unscientific. He absolutely couldn't let Orochimaru discover this, or he feared he might get another research idea.
He had to protect Shion!
Shion pouted and said, "This is an ability born with witches!"
"I don't believe you!"
Lin Yu pulled Shion's small hand and walked towards the base.
"Let's go, I want to see if this ability is real."
"Mmm, can I ask Sister Samui to come along?"
Lin Yu was silent for a moment, then clapped his hands and said, "That's a good idea. Samui has been here for quite some time."
Shion swayed her light purple pupils, not understanding the meaning of his words, and could only happily say,
"Okay! Then I'll go call Sister Samui to come with us!"
...
The Land of Fire, Konoha Village.
"Mom, I'm going to play with Shikamaru and the others."
"Be careful on your way, Naruto."
*Clack!*
The young blond Naruto gently closed the door, a backpack larger than himself on his back, and ambled towards the village entrance.
At the Konoha gate, two gatekeepers were dozing in the sun, propping up their chins.
"Hey Tetsu, when will these boring days ever end? Can't the higher-ups switch our posts?"
"Call me Gan! This job is great, it's safe and the pay is high. Izumo, are you itching for a beating?"
Kamizuki Izumo didn't even bother to lift his head. These bickering words had been said countless times, and he was already used to them.
"Tetsu, you think we should go and complain to the Hokage?"
Gantetsu scornfully said, "With our status and strength, we'd have to queue for months to see the Hokage. It's better to just wait here honestly for the Hokage to inspect our work!"
"You're right!"
Shenyue Izumo's eyes were distant, and he muttered, "Ah, if only the Hokage would come for an inspection today."
"You wish. The Hokage, he... what the hell! The Hokage is here!"
Gantetsu rubbed his eyes, looking at the approaching figure in disbelief.
The golden spiky hair fluttering in the air, the flowing Hokage robe, the smile that captivated countless young boys, the tall and straight posture!
Isn't this our Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze!
"Greetings, Hokage-sama!"
Gantetsu and Shenyue Izumo immediately stood at attention, bowed to Minato Namikaze.
"Ahem, you two have worked hard. These are some tokens of appreciation."
Minato Namikaze showed a sunny smile and took out some snacks from under his robe, placing them on the table.
"Waaah, thank you for your consideration, Hokage-sama!"
Gantetsu and Shenyue Izumo looked at the sunflower seeds and drinks on the table, tears streaming down their faces, wishing they could hug each other and weep.
The Hokage actually saw their "hard work" and specially sent sunflower seeds and drinks. They were so touched!
"Alright, you two keep up the good work. I'll go ahead and take a look."
"Farewell, Hokage-sama!"
In the tear-filled vision of Gantetsu and Shenyue Izumo, Minato Namikaze stumbled out of the gate, then quickened his pace slightly.
"The Hokage's walking posture is so cool!"
"The Hokage's butt sways so well!"
*Slap!*
"What are you saying!" Gantetsu immediately flicked Shenyue Izumo on the head. How dare he say another man's butt looked good in front of him.
Even if it was the Hokage, it was unacceptable!
Shenyue Izumo repeatedly apologized, then scratched his head and said, "Why do I feel the Hokage is a little strange today?"
"What's strange?" Gantetsu, seeing Shenyue Izumo had the same doubt, quickly asked.
Shenyue Izumo's eyes became sharp, he leaned closer to Gantetsu and said seriously, "The Hokage today... is strangely good-looking! Hahahaha!"
"You damn it!"
Gantetsu gritted his teeth in anger, but since it was the Hokage, he couldn't get jealous.
"But honestly, the Hokage's clothes are a bit strange today, but I can't quite put my finger on it."
The two looked at the "Fourth Sun" characters on Minato Namikaze's back and fell silent. Perhaps after too many washes, the color had faded!
"Phew! I didn't expect to get out of the village so easily. It's not as strict as Dad said!"
After a puff of white smoke, the Fourth Hokage turned into Naruto's appearance. Without Kurama interfering within him, Naruto's talent could be fully utilized. The Three Jutsu had already been mastered, just not skillfully enough.
Naruto identified his direction in the forest and then ran towards the cave where he had peed himself that night.
"Big fox, here I come!"
...
Konoha Hospital.
Sasuke slowly woke up from his coma. The painful memories of yesterday flooded his mind, and his expression gradually became ferocious.
"Sasuke, you're finally awake!"
Hearing this familiar voice, Sasuke's heart skipped a beat. He then looked at Fugaku with disbelief and said, "Father, are you here to give me a dream? Don't worry, I will definitely avenge you and the clan!"
Fugaku's face twitched, and he slowly said, "This is not a dream, but..."
"Damn it! They killed me too?"
Sasuke clenched his fist, his face filled with anger and a hint of relief. For him, death was not too bad an outcome. At least he could live without bearing so much hatred.
It was just a pity that, until his death, he still didn't know the real reason his brother had acted.
"I say, son, you..."
"Wait!"
Sasuke looked at Fugaku before him. He remembered how Fugaku had been indifferent to him in his "previous life," always praising his older brother, and only giving a simple "mm" even when he performed excellently in the ninja academy. This made him feel a sense of vengeful pleasure.
Sasuke smiled sinisterly, "This is hell, and it's not yet decided who is who!"
"Come on! Call me Dad!"
Fugaku's mouth fell open, his face filled with disbelief. He was stunned!
Was this still his obedient second son, Sasuke?
Had he been completely broken?
Seeing Fugaku stunned and helpless, Sasuke's courage grew. He said, "In my last life, I was your son. This life, it's my turn to be your father, right?"
"Come on, smile for Daddy!"
The Sharingan in Fugaku's eyes flickered. It seemed Itachi had gone too easy on him. For a mischievous child like Sasuke, he should have been made to feel pain to remember his lesson!
"Since Itachi was reluctant to use Tsukuyomi, then Sasuke, you can come and play in my genjutsu space!"