Naruko... no, Naruto's hand trembled slightly.
To evade investigations and escape his past, Naruto had actually been using Naruko's appearance all along.
It was not only to confuse enemies, but also to completely disguise himself.
This outer shell of "Naruko" was a sturdy protective layer. It was as if, with another identity, he would not be crushed by that heavy past.
Just as the standoff continued, panicked screams suddenly rang out around them...
Sparkle from Star Rail Is Short—What Does That Have to Do with Hanabi Hyuga?
"That's right, that one."
Three Kirigakure ninja were staring at a palanquin in the distance.
"'Dragon Palace Otohime,' a Princess representing a Daimyo in negotiations with the Land of Hot Water. Our mission is to ruin their plans."
[The most plain and unadorned business war.]
[Otohime? Wait, isn't Otohime Sparkle's alias?]
[What do you mean plain and unadorned? This is the most high-end business war.]
[Naruko actually showed up.]
[Where's Pillar Brother? Where's my Pillar Brother?]
Sparkle had always been observing Naruto's condition.
Naruto was currently in a subtle state of guilt.
Her state was actually similar to Kiana's during her Sky Ranger period. Kiana had discovered that she had become the Herrscher of the Void and would hurt the people around her, so she chose a path resembling self-exile.
Actually, the client had already assigned herself a task.
That was to review the plot.
But that would come later.
The story had only just begun. Since it was a ninja-themed story, this was naturally the time for a thrilling fight!
"Move!"
As it happened, the enemy was thinking the same thing.
"Boom!"
The Explosive Tags on the road detonated with a roar.
In an instant, the entire street became a sea of flames. Screams and cries of agony immediately filled the surroundings.