Before the War, the Younger Generation Gathered for a Meal
Karin is a die-hard fan of the Shinki and will unconditionally protect Shinki in everything, especially now that the Masked Man says he wants to Death God!
She immediately launched into her silver-tongued mode!
"Pah! Even if you die a hundred times, the Shinki will never die!"
"You coward who dares not show your true face!"
"You might as well not be human in your next life either, go to *****..."
Karin's words sent chills down even the spine of Suigetsu who was standing next to her!
(⊙o⊙)
I've seen people who aren't afraid of death, but I've never seen anyone this fearless!!
With that Masked Man's strength, killing Karin would be a piece of cake!
Karin wasn't intimidated at all?!
Is this the power of idols?!
Finally, probably tired of hearing Karin's insults, the Masked Man left.
Karin was surprised when she realized what had happened, and she touched the cold sweat on her forehead. "How... how am I still alive? Σ( ° △ °|||)"
Suigetsu patted the red-haired girl on the shoulder and said earnestly, "The fact that you're still alive proves one thing: this Masked Man is keeping us alive must have an important role to play!"
Jūgo nodded, agreeing with Suigetsu's assessment.
Two days later, in Kumogakure.
Because Yugito Nii was captured, Killer B was placed under special protection by Kumogakure and was essentially placed under house arrest in the village.
"Baka yarou! Kumin yarou! I really don't want to live in the village! I want to go out! To walk on the road! To be free!" Killer B grumbled in the village.
Beside him, Omoi, a lollipop dangling from his mouth, said, "Master, stop nagging! We can't get out! The Akatsuki are capturing the Tailed Beasts, you know that! (||๐_๐)"
Karui nodded. "That's right, have you forgotten about the Akatsuki Masked Man's attack on you last time? And now that Yugito Nii- senpai hasn't been found yet, the Lord Raikage is even less likely to let you out..."
Killer B: "That doesn't mean you can imprison me in the village and not let me out even a step! (*꒦ິ⌓꒦ີ)"
"You should know that what your master has sought all his life is true love and freedom..."
After saying that, Killer B felt he had made an excellent point, so he pulled out his notebook and wrote it down, "If I put this line into a song, it would definitely resonate with everyone..."
After finishing the lyrics, Killer B looked up and saw a familiar figure in the distance. "Shinki? Who's that on your back?"
"Wait... why does that person look so familiar? It looks like Yugito Nii! (๑ʘ̅ д ʘ̅๑)!!"
Shinki brought the still unconscious Yugito Nii to the Kumogakure Office.
The Raikage said gratefully, "Thank you so much. If it weren't for you, Yugito Nii would have been in danger..."
Shinki waved his hand. "It was too late when I found her. I never imagined that the Akatsuki would go to such lengths to extract the Tailed Beasts, even conducting the ceremony at their base in the Land of Land of Swamps..."
Raikage: "It's alright, at least Yugito Nii is still alive... You've had a tough few days, why don't you rest in Kumogakure before going back? Or you can stay in Kumogakure and I'll have someone bring you and Higanbana to the island in a few days..."
Shinki waved his hand. "It's alright, I can get back quickly with my Flying Thunder God. There's no rush to get to the island. With the great battle imminent, I need to go back before I can feel at ease."
The Raikage understood what Shinki said, and after having his subordinates deliver the promised fee, he escorted Shinki home...
The Land of Fire, Konoha.
After Tsunade returned, news of the Fourth Shinobi World War immediately spread throughout the village.
At this moment, in a barbecue restaurant in the village, Naruto, Kiba, Neji, and other members of the same cohort who participated in the Chunin Ninja Exams were having a meal together.
Shikamaru said, "The outbreak of war is such a hassle..."
Ino: "Alright, stop complaining. I heard your father was appointed as an advisor by the Lord Hokage. He must have a bigger headache than you do... ~_~"
Choji picked up a piece of grilled meat and stuffed it into his mouth, mumbling, "Isn't our Lord Hokage the strategist of the Allied Shinobi Forces? Now she's appointing Uncle Shikaku to be... a strategist's strategist? (￢‸￢)?"
Tenten said, "I guess the Lord Hokage has more important things to do, so he's having Uncle Shikaku temporarily take over his position..."
Rock Lee sat at the round table, not joining in the conversation, and ate his roast meat heartily.
He wasn't good with words, but he knew that with the great battle approaching, he should strive to improve himself. "After this meal, I'll jog thirty laps around the village, just to aid digestion... ୧⍢⃝୨"
Kiba stroked his beloved dog Akamaru's head and said, "Can we stop talking about the big battle? Akamaru's getting nervous."
Neji remarked with emotion, "This is the first time I've felt war so close to us..."
As he spoke, his pure white eyes looked towards Hinata was not far away.
In his early years, he was indeed affected by the unfair treatment he received from his family and hated Hinata for a period of time.
But after that Chunin Ninja Exams, he gradually came to terms with it.
Putting aside external influences, Hinata is still the cute little sister who calls him "Neji" (older Older Brother Neji).
But his younger sister is too gentle; she'd be in danger on the battlefield...
So Neji secretly vowed in his heart that no matter what happened during the war, he would protect his sister...
Hinata was unaware that Neji was watching her, as she was intently focused on Naruto.
Naruto-kun, even when you're wolfing down your food, you're still so cute~(◔◡◔)
Thinking about this, Hinata began to struggle again. "Should I confess my feelings to him before the war?"
Forget it, let's wait until after the war! We're both still too young! (´つヮ⊂︎)
Neji noticed this and knew Hinata was agonizing over Naruto again. His gaze towards Naruto turned displeased. "I have to make this kid see the light!! (ꐦ ಠ 皿ಠ)"
Achoo!
Naruto was eating meat with gusto, suddenly looked down and sneezed.
He said, "I guess someone's thinking about me behind my back."
"It must be Shinki. He can't do it alone without my help. (◍˃̶ᗜ˂̶◍)"
Sai was specially invited, said, "Come on, he should have it easier without your help. ╮(╯▽╰)╭"
This statement was met with unanimous agreement from the others!
Ino said, "It's a pity that Shinki isn't in the village right now. I wish he could come back and have a meal with us. (◍ ´꒳` ◍)"
Naruto: "Who says otherwise? But everyone, when you eat with Shinki in the future, try to keep your hands on the table."
Shino: "Why do you say that?"
Naruto: "You guys don't know this, do you? During the Five Kage Summit, Shinki overturned the table where the Five Kage were sitting! So domineering! ❛‿˂̵✧"
The room fell silent upon hearing this.
"Hiss~"
They overturned the table belonging to the Five Kage?!
In the entire Shinobi World, Shinki is probably the only one who dared to do that and is still alive!!
Seeing the surprised expressions on everyone's faces, Naruto happily continued, "Let me tell you, I really learned a lot at the Five Kage Summit this time. If you want to hear more, I'll give you a huge juicy tidbit...Ծ ̮ Ծ"
Before Naruto could finish speaking, Shinki's voice came from behind him. "Is this melon guaranteed to be ripe?"
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