On the training ground, the sun shines through the lush leaves and casts mottled light spots on the ground. Naruto and Satsuki came to the familiar forest outside Uchiha Clan Compound to practice as usual.
But... the atmosphere was completely different.
Naruto can be 100% sure that this is definitely the most awkward time for the two of them to get along since he met Satsuki! The air seemed to be frozen, and every breath carried an indescribable sense of awkwardness.
Ever since the shameful call "Little Sun" was barely avoided, Naruto thought it would return to normal today.
However, after arriving at the training ground, Satsuki's behavior became even more... weird? Naruto can't understand Satsuki at all. What's going on?
As usual, he started practicing ninjutsu first. Hand Seals, refine chakra and release——
At this moment, Satsuki's clear voice immediately sounded next to him, "As expected of Naruto! His ninjutsu proficiency and chakra control are both so excellent! It's really amazing!"
Naruto was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and saw Satsuki standing up straight, his hands nervously clasped in front of him, with an extremely serious... even "pious" expression of praise on his face.
"Ah... oh, thank you." Although Naruto felt that this kind of direct compliment came from Satsuki's mouth, it was a bit rare, but he thought that since the system reminded Satsuki that her favorability level was off the charts, her attitude towards herself had indeed softened a lot, so it was not impossible to praise her occasionally. He accepted it with a smile.
However, this is just the beginning.
Next, Naruto started Taijutsu to warm up and run around the training ground.
He had just taken a few steps when Satsuki followed him with his "passionate" explanations and praises. "Naruto's running posture is so handsome! Every step is full of power and rhythm! So amazing!"
Naruto staggered at his feet and almost lost his balance. He barely managed to keep his figure steady, just running... What's so cool about him?
After Naruto finished practicing how to control chakra by climbing a tree, when he was sitting on a branch to rest, he couldn't help but open his mouth and say a big haha.
"Naruto is so awesome! Even when he is playing haha, he looks so energetic! Full of life-like tension!"
Naruto was directly choked by his own saliva. Due to surprise and choking, his body swayed suddenly and he almost fell from where he was sitting.
And his embarrassed look actually made Satsuki marvel from the bottom of his heart once again. "What an amazing balance! He was almost about to fall, but he was able to stabilize his body in an instant! He is indeed Naruto!"
Naruto, "..."
He finally couldn't bear it anymore!
Satsuki What the hell is going on?! Why did he become so weird after not seeing each other for a while? This kind of exaggerated praise all the time and 360 degrees without blind spots made him feel uncomfortable.
Naruto rushed forward and grabbed Satsuki's wrist.
"!?" Satsuki was startled by his sudden movement, and his cheeks turned red instantly, "Ming, Naruto?"
Naruto did not answer, but frowned, mobilized his own chakra, carefully probed a trace of gentle chakra into Satsuki's meridians, and carefully sensed the situation in her body - the chakra flow was steady. Although Spiritual Energy was a little abnormally active, there was no trace of interference or control by external forces.
Didn't hit Genjutsu?!
Naruto took back his hand and became even more confused. He looked at him with a red face and twinkling eyes but tried hard to show "I praise you normally". Satsuki finally asked the question that had been on his mind for a long time.
"Satsuki! You... are you okay? What's wrong with you? Why have you become so weird from just now?"
A terrible thought suddenly broke into Naruto's mind, causing his expression to change. Could it be that... Satsuki came into contact with some strange person? Or was it influenced by something bad?!
Now, maybe it was the "strange" that Naruto blurted out that woke up Satsuki like a basin of cold water, or maybe it hit her deeply. Satsuki finally stopped the suffocating exaggerated praises like a violent storm and fell into silence.
She began to practice without saying a word, Shuriken throwing fast and hard, Fire Release Ninjutsu more violently than before, as if she wanted to pour all her confusion, grievance and frustration into the training.
Why? Why failed again?!
Sasuke was screaming madly in her heart. Kakashi's voice still echoed clearly in her mind.
"According to Chapter 2, Section 3 of "Make-Out Tactics", most boys are irresistible to sincere compliments from girls! This will greatly satisfy their vanity and sense of need! What you want to do is to say what is in your heart in the most direct and least covert way!"
"Remember the key point. Whenever Naruto does something that you think is handsome, powerful or outstanding, don't hold it in your heart like before! Praise him immediately and loudly! You praise the light wave for defeating him!"
That's right! This is Kakashi's idea again - a straight ball to compliment the light wave offensive! But it seems that Satsuki seems to be a bit... too strong, turning it into a mind-numbing "brainless flattery".
strangeness? Why? [What exactly went wrong?! Satsuki is puzzled. In her own opinion, every move of Naruto was full of charm and made her heart beat fast. Those compliments she just gave were even the "best" after she worked hard to overcome them and filter them out! Isn't this not "sincere" enough?
That crappy book... and that unreliable teacher... are there any clues?!
Satsuki was so angry that she felt a strong sense of powerlessness and shame intertwined together, making her want to find a place to hide immediately.
At this moment, Naruto's somewhat hesitant and cautious voice came from beside him.
"Um...Satsuki," Naruto scratched his dazzling blond hair, with a little apology and uneasiness on his face, "Let's take a rest first? Take it easy."
As he spoke, he handed over a water bottle with the cap unscrewed.
Satsuki paused and took the water bottle silently, without looking at Naruto. The two of them sat down next to the simple wooden bench beside the training ground without saying a word Earth Flow.
The atmosphere once again became awkward and dull, and all one could hear was the sound of wind in the woods and the faint chirping of birds in the distance.
Naruto sat next to him and secretly took a few glances at Satsuki's tense profile and pursed lips, feeling increasingly regretful. He clasped his hands and was the first to break the silence.
"I'm sorry, Satsuki."
Satsuki heard this and moved slightly, but still did not turn his head.
Naruto continued speaking, his tone full of sincere apology. "Just now... I said too much. If I suddenly said something strange about you... it must have made you unhappy."
He scratched his cheek and tried to organize his words: "I was just... I was a little scared, because you were different from before... so I couldn't speak carefully. I'm so sorry!"
He turned sideways and looked at Satsuki's downturned face seriously. "I hope... I hope you can forgive me. Actually... I don't hate you praising me..."
It's just that that kind of praise is a bit unbearable - Naruto anni swallowed this sentence wisely.
"So, don't be angry?"
(Kakashi has another complete job)
(Thank you Kono Dio Da for the two gifts. I really don't know what to say. I'm so happy to support you so much.)
(According to the value of the gift, the work requires a total of 36 chapters, two more chapters per day, and a total of four chapters and 18 days)
(Updating will start tomorrow! Chapters will be posted tomorrow afternoon. I have been in class for a week and want to sleep in)