Chapter 349

Clouds drifted across the sky.

Konoha was peaceful.

Everything seems to be fine.

Dou arrived at the ward, ready... to make his move.

Sasuke is in this room.

And my plan is...

The next second, the wind picked up.

"Orochihime... sir."

The wind ruffled Kabuto Yakushi and blew open the window, temporarily attracting Kabuto Yakushi attention.

He saw Orochihime walking down the street.

That trembling, frail figure stunned him.

"Well."

At that moment, Kakashi appeared and glanced at the ward.

Two Anbu at the entrance greeted him.

Inside the ward, the Anbu were also methodically guarding Sasuke on his bed.

All is well.

Kakashi's gaze then fell on the young man standing by the window.

I noticed he was looking out the window.

Is there anything outside...?

Kakashi looked over.

Orochihime had already turned into a small alley, leaning against the wall and panting.

Kakashi didn't see this because of his limited field of vision.

"Naruto and Sakura said you took care of them during the second assessment..."

Kakashi and Kabuto Yakushi chatting.

After expressing his gratitude, Kabuto Yakushi left.

"What a fine young man."

Kakashi watched Kabuto's retreating figure and praised him.

"It's a pity their strength is a bit lacking."

According to intelligence, Kabuto Yakushi participated in the Chunin Ninja Exams multiple times, but failed each time.

"Well then, it's about time to teach Sasuke 'Chidori'..."

Kakashi pushed open the door and entered the ward.

Kabuto Yakushi, on the other hand, abandoned his plan to assassinate Sasuke and immediately went to find Orochihime...

273. Kushina, the Fox Girl in Kushina, Hanabi Festival

The butterfly's wings fluttered.

The words and deeds of Akito subtly influence the world, causing many things to change.

But some things remain unchanged.

For example... Kakashi arranged for Naruto Uzumaki to be Ebisu's mentor, but they ran into Jiraiya was already waiting there.

After spending some time together, Jiraiya gave Naruto Uzumaki the ancestral Summoning Scroll from Mount Myōboku and had him sign a contract.

In the original Naruto manga.

Jiraiya's scroll was passed down through generations, from his ancestors; even Orochihime didn't receive this treatment.

In the TV anime, however, it was changed to Jiraiya's reverse Summoning to Mount Myōboku.

The motives behind this alteration are self-evident.

After being Sasuke from the hospital, Sasuke secretly practiced Chidori with Kakashi on a rocky peak.

Sakura, on the other hand, was temporarily sidelined by Kakashi because she and Ino had both failed the exam.

Due to the death of Kitsuchi, Konoha and Iwagakure engaged in tense diplomatic exchanges.

Because of this incident, the preliminary rounds were terminated early, which meant that Lee never got to face Gaara.

... after many events.

As time went by.

Summer is coming to an end.

At the end of this season, something happened that allowed everyone to relax for a while.

The Hanabi festival is almost here!

Please take care.

Ino greeted the guest holding the bouquet.

Yamanaka Flower Shop, a leisurely daily life.

After losing the second round of the Chunin Ninja Exams, Ino returned to her family and helped her mother take care of and sell flowers at their family flower shop.

Today is the Hanabi festival.

Ino had already prepared her yukata and planned to attend the tournament held on the banks of the Konoha River after closing the shop that evening.

Guests came and went.

They might buy flowers to express their feelings.

Alternatively, place flowers on the side of your hairstyle as decoration.

"Teacher Hong..."

Upon seeing Kurenai Yuhi walking towards her, Ino immediately greeted her.

Kurenai Yuhi is the Jonin who Jonin Hinata, Shino, and Kiba.

People from the same cohort should naturally get along well.

Are you here to buy flowers too?

"Um."

Kurenai Yuhi responded faintly, giving off a cold feeling.

She randomly picked two Kurenai Yuhi flowers and planned to pin them in her hair.

When night falls, they wear flower decorations and go to the Hanabi festival.

"Mr. Asuma has been here before," Ino hinted.

Kurenai Yuhi remained expressionless, as if she hadn't heard.

After paying, Kurenai Yuhi took the flowers and left.

As I walked out of the flower shop, I brushed past a couple of customers.

And these two guests.

It was Akito and Uzumaki Kushina who had disguised themselves.

Kurenai Yuhi was completely unaware that the man who had repeatedly kidnapped and beaten her at the hotel was right beside her as he passed by...

Welcome!

Ino stepped forward to greet her.

"Guest, what kind of flowers would you like to buy?"

The Akito dressed in casual clothes, a complete departure from their previous style.

Kushina... wore a sun hat and sunglasses, her hair still dyed black with Dark Chakra as a disguise.

After looking around the flower shop, Akito asked, "Do you have chrysanthemums?"

Kushina: "..."

This question seems to be some kind of metaphor.

"Chrysanthemums that bloom in summer are called summer chrysanthemums, and they can bloom from May to October..."

Ino explained.

Then, she led Akito and Kushina to some flowerpots.

There are large-sized ornamental potted chrysanthemums.

There are also small chrysanthemums used as decoration.

The Akito bought some small summer chrysanthemums to use as decorations, paid for them, and then left the flower shop.

The streets were bustling with people.

The sun was scorching, but it had already brought with it the cool hues of the sky that hinted at the coming autumn.

Kushina was walking down the street.

She longed for her son, Naruto Uzumaki.

At the same time... she silently glanced at the small summer chrysanthemums that Akito had wrapped in his hand.

She couldn't help but clench her fingers.

Soon after, Akito brought Kushina to the clothing store.

What should I wear to a Hanabi festival?

Of course, it's a yukata.

But not everyone wears a yukata.

According to the Konoha Visitor Guide Yearbook report.

Every year, about 50% of the participants in the Hanabi festival wear yukatas.

In other words, it is also acceptable to wear other styles of clothing to the Konoha Hanabi Festival.

"Hello, are you here to choose clothes for the conference?"

The sales clerk stepped forward and enthusiastically introduced the clothing to Akito and Kushina.

There are yukatas, as well as other styles of clothing.

Hanabi festivals are more than just a relaxing holiday.

It's also... a holiday for doing certain things.

Therefore, most of the clothing in the store, besides conforming to current styles, also...

Exceptionally "cool," with a cool and simple style, making it very convenient... to do certain things.

"I'll take this outfit."

Akito pointed and chose a red cheongsam with a slit.

It matches Kushina's hair color perfectly.

Of course, to wear this cheongsam, one needs a stunning figure.

Kushina's figure is slender and curvaceous, making her a perfect fit.

What the Akito valued more was... the accompanying props.