"Gulp!"
A grim, tense atmosphere slowly spread between the Red-haired Gourd Boy, the Sudden Youth, and the Black-haired Handsome Youth. Their deliberate yet seemingly casual scrutiny of one another carried no obvious hostility, but it made the air increasingly heavy. The Blond-haired Blue-eyed Youth unconsciously swallowed.
Something about this... something feels wrong.
If they start fighting, I have to hold one of them off right away. I can't let Sasuke get attacked from both sides!
At that moment, the Blond-haired Blue-eyed Youth, who had instinctively retreated beneath the tree trunk on the Black-haired Handsome Youth's side, had that thought as he swallowed.
In a sense, although he still had not figured out what was going on, he had already made some of the preparations a ninja should make.
What's going to happen next? I have a bad feeling about this!
At this time, beside the Blond-haired Blue-eyed Youth, the Pink-haired Girl had instinctively shielded the three children behind her. A trace of worry flashed through her heart. Judging from her stance and movements, she had clearly made considerable preparations as well.
It was clear that although the Pink-haired Girl had been the weakest member of the team during their trip to the Land of Waves, being the weakest did not mean she was unqualified. In terms of ninja awareness, the Pink-haired Girl did not lose to anyone.
Brother Naruto...
The three children, intimidated by the oppressive atmosphere, huddled tightly together behind the Blond-haired Blue-eyed Youth and the Pink-haired Girl. They did not dare spare even a glance at the gloomy-faced Red-haired Gourd Boy.
"You disgrace to the village! Why do you think we came all the way to Konoha?"
Just then, the Red-haired Gourd Boy the three children did not dare look at grew even gloomier. His gaze finally shifted