Naruto Bloodline Theory? Just Trash

"..."

Kushina got up and silently followed behind, casually licking the water droplets splashed onto the corner of the mouth by the waterfall...

"..."

Naruko was spacing out.

She and Sasuke had returned to Mount Myōboku together.

Shin Uchiha's base was not far from there.

When they saw that Naruko was safe and sound, Sasuke, Itachi, Kakashi, Shikamaru, and the others breathed a sigh of relief.

But when they saw Naruko's unsettled expression,

they vaguely felt that something was wrong.

After all, judging from the traces at the scene, that sharp method of cutting...

might... perhaps... not have been Naruko's doing.

Although Naruko could use Wind Release, the only blade-like cutting technique she possessed was the Rasenshuriken.

Not just anyone could unleash thousands of attacks.

So...

"Naruko."

Seeing Naruko's thoughtful expression, Sasuke could not help but ask,

"What exactly happened...?"

"I met the Emperor," Naruko said after giving it some thought.

"Did he do anything to you?!"

Sasuke immediately asked anxiously.

"We already examined her. Naruko is fine," Sakura stated.

Physically, Naruko had no injuries at all.

Her only wound had been the Kusanagi Sword piercing injury caused by Shin Uchiha.

Of course, that had healed with the help of the Nine-Tails' Chakra.

So...

"Sorry, Naruko. It was all because of my carelessness..."

Sasuke stared at Naruko, feeling terrible inside.

If he had not underestimated the enemy, how could Naruko have been hurt?

And how could she have been taken away by the enemy?

And the Emperor... was nearby?!

Had he discovered Konoha's hiding place?!

"Anyway, that guy reminded me not to forget the humiliation."

Naruko clenched her pale fist.

"I won't forget it! I'll definitely become stronger..."

Seeing the fighting spirit reignite in Naruko's heart, Sasuke relaxed slightly. "Then get some proper rest, Naruko..."

After saying that, Sasuke