Multi-Anime, I Stand at the Forefront of Popularity Supremacy

Her hands were a little cold.

But for some reason, Naruto felt that these hands were inexplicably warm.

"Stay for dinner after you've eaten. It's perfect timing, I bought a batch of ingredients today."

She said.

"Um..."

Naruto was at a loss.

"You were with Mr. Tazuna just now, weren't you? It's fine, just explain it to him, Mr. Tazuna will understand."

"I..."

Naruto wanted to say something else.

But Kushina Yukiei had already taken off her coat and started cooking.

It seemed like she hadn't cooked properly in a while, and she was very enthusiastic now.

Naruto stood in place, no longer knowing if he should leave.

Since the other party was enthusiastically cooking for him, it wasn't good for him to just leave now...

He fell into a dilemma.

"Is that Naruto kid alright?"

Kakashi looked at Sparkle.

Because someone had taken a liking to the Nine-Tails' power, Kakashi was still a little concerned. But Sparkle signaled that she would keep an eye on Naruto, so Kakashi let it be.

Naruto hadn't gone too far anyway.

"Yes, my Shadow Clone Jutsu is watching him. Naruto went to the house next door, it seems he's staying there for dinner."

When they entered the town, Sparkle had left for a short while, saying she used a Shadow Clone Jutsu for reconnaissance.

Kakashi trusted Sparkle a great deal.

"That guy."

Kakashi covered his face.

How did helping someone carry water lead to him eating at their house?

"That idiot."

Sasuke also muttered.

"Next door? Ah, it's Yukiei-san."

Tazuna turned his head. "Well, let him go. She's also a pitiable person."

"Is there something going on?"

Kakashi asked.

"Yukiei-san's husband and child have already passed away, and she herself is seriously ill. Although she can still move around, her body doesn't seem to be in good condition."

Tazuna pondered.

Sparkle's plan had begun several months ago.

She could change some of the processes, but she couldn't overturn everything, so she could only influence things subtly.

Months ago, Sparkle had quietly placed Kushina Yukiei in the Land of Waves.

Her reclusiveness due to "serious illness" also reduced contact, making it okay for her not to appear for several days.

Before Team 7 arrived at the Land of Waves, Sparkle had constructed a social environment for "Kushina Yukiei," fabricating the existence of such a person.

Although fictional, the emotions Sparkle invested were real.

Even the pain felt by "Kushina Yukiei" was real.

During the previous battle with Zabuza, Sparkle had indeed appeared while enduring immense pain. That was not fake.

Sparkle herself couldn't generate that terrifying aura, but there was one exception.

That was when she resonated with Master Jingliu.

When resonating, Sparkle poured her entire being into it, and at that time, she would also feel the pain, emptiness, and discomfort brought by Jingliu's Demonic Possession.

In this state of pain, Sparkle could act so realistically.

A true idol would never flinch from pain.

Kakashi was also intimidated because Sparkle had slightly extended the killing intent and emptiness of Demonic Possession to Kakashi.

"If that little brat can eat there, Yukiei would be happy too—her child, if they were still alive, would probably be about Naruto's age."

"Sasuke, you should rest well. We need to discuss some matters with Mr. Tazuna."

Kakashi told Sasuke to go rest.

This was about the mission upgrade, reward, and loan that Sparkle had mentioned earlier.

These things need to be made clear.

Even brothers should keep clear accounts.

What's more, for the Land of Waves, this is a good thing.

The cities in the Land of Waves are desolate. Unemployed people can only squat on the streets, and the streets are filled with begging children.

Ever since Gato arrived in this country, it has lost hope, and even its heroes have been killed.

They don't even have the strength to resist, because Gato is the one who holds the military power.

"(╯▽╰) Smells so good~"

This was the first time Naruto had eaten such fragrant food.

To be honest, Aunt Kushina Yukiei's meals were very simple. The only thing that could be considered meat was that fish.

But why.

Why did the food made by others for him smell so good?

Naruto felt great.

"Is it just you at Aunt Kushina Yukiei's house?"

Naruto asked casually.

"...Ah. Yes."

Aunt Kushina Yukiei smiled, "But not today. Because Naruto is here."

"You're making me feel a little embarrassed."

Naruto scratched his head.

It was just when he was feeling a bit down, and he happened to help carry a bucket of water...

"Then Aunt Kushina Yukiei, I'll be going now. If you have any difficulties, just come find me, Naruto Uzumaki!"

Naruto patted his chest.

"Mm, ah, wait a moment."

Aunt Kushina Yukiei walked over, tidied Naruto's tucked-in collar, and then zipped up his jacket.

"There, all done."

Such a strange feeling, what was this?

"Well, I'm leaving."

"Mm, have a good trip, Naruto."

With light steps, Naruto arrived at Tazuna's doorstep.

"Yo, Naruto, you seem to be in much better spirits."

Kakashi came out of the house, seemingly preparing for his post-meal stroll.

"Heh heh, I don't know why before, but I always felt a bit strange. But after eating at Aunt Kushina Yukiei's house, I feel like I've come back to life!"

"Plop—"

Kakashi missed his step and almost fell into the pond.

"W-what?"

Kakashi's voice carried an indescribable panic.

"Aunt Kushina Yukiei's place over there."

Naruto was confused. Why couldn't Kakashi even walk steadily?

—Could it be that this is the reason Kakashi is always late?

Naruto felt like he had discovered something incredible.

"Aunt Kushina Yukiei?"

Kakashi struggled to stand up.

"Aunt Kushina Yukiei. What's wrong?"

"No, it's nothing, it's just... ah... um, I was investigating the possibility of enemy infiltration. What if Naruto encountered a disguised enemy?"

Kakashi really didn't want to say that the pronunciation of the name "Kushina" was exactly the same as his master's wife, "Kushina."

"Aiyaaiya."

Kakashi lowered his forehead protector.

Ever since arriving in the Land of Waves, Kakashi had felt that his spirit was being challenged.

Fortunately, it was just a false alarm earlier.

"There shouldn't be any more terrible things, right..."

"Damn it, the little demon girl is still chasing me!"

[Wife, I love you!]

[White hair, red eyes, love it, love it]

[This should be blue hair]

[Judging by Tazuna's tone, this person isn't blind]

[Blind -> Deceased]

[The one before, that's a literary device, can't type it out]

[Let me recommend the Snow Woman book from next door here]

Naruto's storyline didn't have "real-time" broadcasts within the anime series.

Because it happened simultaneously with Kakashi's situation, while Naruto was visiting, the situation in the Land of Waves was being explained, recounting the island nation's past.

After explaining these things, the scene then switched to the other side as if "delayed."

[Wait a minute, how did a wife suddenly appear? Is this a foreshadowing?]

[The outline looks weird, does anyone have the screenshot from the end of the last chapter?]

[I took a screenshot, but it's not very clear, hard to tell]

[I think so. Neither of these two people seems to be in good health, definitely foreshadowing]

[+1, they probably saw the Nine-Tails when they contacted Naruto and wanted the Demon Fox's power]

[Burn the Kirigakure to ashes... Could it be that they want to release the Nine-Tails and have another Nine-Tails Night in Kirigakure?]

[Naruto, this is a bad guy!]

[Bad women are better]