That Was Close! He Almost Got a Girlfriend
After sending Jiraiya to Konoha, Shinki and Naruto stayed in the village for a few days.
If you count the time, several months have passed since Shinki and Naruto ran away.
Shinki family.
Naruto lay on the bed and casually asked, "Shinki, the Akatsuki has been wiped out. What are your plans now?"
After hearing the question, Shinki thought for a while.
If you ask him to explain it now, he really can't think of anything.
Seeing that Shinki didn't speak, Naruto took the initiative and said, "You should know about Sasuke, right?"
"He's forming this team now to take revenge on Itachi."
I want to be with him.
After a brief moment of contemplation, Shinki nodded.
He was very curious about Itachi and the truth behind the massacre of his clan.
You could investigate that.
Another point is that Shinki believes there is very likely someone else behind Nagato.
Otherwise, the disappearance of those Rinnegan would be difficult to explain.
Shinki nodded immediately, "Okay, I'll go find him with you in a few days."
After determining the general direction of their future actions, Naruto suddenly looked at Shinki with eyes that seemed to light up. "Shinki, it's been so long since I've tasted your cooking. Could you make some braised pork tonight? ❛‿˂̵✧"
Shinki opened his mouth, as if to say, "If you want to eat this, can't you make it yourself?"
After sighing, Shinki, knowing that Naruto wasn't cut out for cooking, didn't bother to say anything more.
The farmers' market.
Konohamaru Squad has taken on the unloading task and is busy moving vegetables.
Have you heard about that?
Konohamaru said mysteriously.
"Shinki, single-handedly wielding his sword, routed the entire Amegakure! He truly is my brother; I'm sure I'll become as strong as him someday! (´∇ﾉ`*)ノ"
Udon, the boy wearing glasses, spoke, pulling Konohamaru back to reality.
"Forget it."
"A Ninja once analyzed Senior Shinki's strength and concluded that his talent was unprecedented and would most likely never appear again! ( ' - ' * )"
"You said it yourself, it's a high probability, but I might be the one outside that probability. (◍˃̶ᗜ˂̶◍)" Konohamaru said, clinging to a sliver of hope.
"Besides, Shinki is my own elder brother, and I inherited all his skills. (◔◡◔)"
"I told you two to stop chatting and get back to work."
The girl next to her Moegi, said with dissatisfaction.
"Moegi, don't you like Shinki?" Konohamaru asked.
Moegi turned her head and said, "I like him, but he's not going to appear in front of me right now, so what's the point of talking to him anymore? ┐(´-`)┌"
However, as soon as Moegi finished speaking, Shinki, who had come out to buy groceries, used Flying Thunder God Technique to teleport to the market and appeared right in front of Moegi.
Moegi:ヽ( ຶ▮ ຶ)ﾉ???
Upon seeing the group, Shinki immediately greeted the younger members warmly, "Yo, Konohamaru, Udon, and Moegi, long time no see."
Looking at the Shinki so close to her, Moegi lowered her head shyly, her face flushed.
●v●
After wandering around outside, Senior Shinki seems even more handsome and charming now...
She stammered, "Senior... Senior Shinki..."
Before she could finish speaking, Konohamaru excitedly rushed up from behind.
"Shinki!ヾ(●´∇`●)ﾉ"
"Shinki, the Lord Hokage has been forbidding me from disturbing you these past few days since you returned."
"Now that you've gone out on your own initiative, have you rested well?"
"Can you teach me Wind Release: Rasenshuriken?"
Konohamaru asked with a look of anticipation.
Shinki nodded and patted his little brother's head.
"Meet in the grove outside the village after dinner."
"Yay!"
Konohamaru jumped up in excitement.
After exchanging a few more words, Shinki walked away.
While asking about vegetable prices at the stall, he vaguely heard Konohamaru and Udon talking.
Konohamaru said, "I will learn from everyone's strengths and surpass Shinki!"
Shinki felt a slight chill run down his spine!
o_O
The last person Konohamaru wanted to surpass was his grandfather, the Third Hokage.
Then, the Third Hokage took Rasengan from behind.
Now that I'm teaching him the Rasenshuriken, what if he tries to stab me in the back...?
Afterwards, Shinki took another stroll around the vegetable market.
After buying the groceries, he was satisfied and planned to go home.
Just then, a familiar voice came from behind.
"Shinki-kun?!"
Shinki turned around curiously and found that the person who came was Ino.
Long time no see.
Ino smiled and waved, greeting him.
"I heard you were back a while ago, but Lady Tsunade said you needed to rest, so I didn't dare to disturb you."
Shinki chuckled and said, "Yes, I was a bit tired the past few days, but I've recovered now."
Ino continued, seemingly oblivious to the situation, "I heard you single-handedly stormed into Amegakure and swiftly executed Pain, the Amegakure's Leader."
"That's really amazing. ( ´▽` )"
"Speaking of which, we graduated from the same Ninja Academy. You've grown into a remarkable person now."
Shinki didn't know how to respond, so he simply nodded and gave a stiff "Mm".
Ino noticed Shinki's unease and assumed Shinki didn't want to talk to her. She waved her hand dismissively and said, somewhat disappointed, "Since you have things to do, I'll be going now."
After saying that, without waiting for Shinki's reply, she turned and walked away sadly.
As she walked, she mentally screamed, "That blockhead Shinki, he's so clueless! ٩(๑`^´๑)۶"
Behind them, Shinki looked at Ino's beautiful back and couldn't help but show an appreciative expression. "Ino, that girl, seems to have gotten even prettier."
Ino heard Shinki's voice and suddenly froze!
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Immediately, she screamed in her heart:
"Did I hear that right?! Did I hear that right?! (ᗒᗩᗕ)"
"Shinki actually thinks I'm good-looking!"
"Maybe I should just confess my feelings! Then we can marry, have kids, and build a happy family! What should I name the child... (´つヮ⊂︎)"
"Opportunity! Now is the opportunity! Seize it!"
"Ino! You can do it!"
Ino kept encouraging herself and finally decided to seize this opportunity!
If I don't step up now, the excellent and handsome Shinki might be snatched away by someone else!
Then.
She gave a gentle smile, turned her head, and said timidly, "Shinki-kun, I like..."
Σ(っ°Д °;)っ
Ah!! They're gone?!
The Shinki has disappeared!
Ino stomped her feet in anger!
"Dead wood! Just a dead piece of wood after all!"
(╯‵□′)╯┻━┻ "
Konohamaru happened to witness this scene from the side.
As Shinki's younger brother, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief for his elder brother!
"Phew~"
"That was close!"
"Shinki almost found a girlfriend! ò.ό"
Shinki family.
He carried his bountiful harvest into the kitchen.
Naruto was standing nearby, said, "Shinki, you're back. The Lord Hokage just sent someone to call us over. I wonder if something big has happened..."