Guess

After Naruto opened his eyes and looked at Hinata, he hurriedly explained, "Hinata, please listen to me. Everything that happened before was that guy's doing, not me. I only love you, Hinata, really. It was that guy, not me."

Seeing Naruto's flustered expression, Hinata found it amusing. However, she deliberately put on a stern face and said, "Oh? Are you saying that wasn't you just now, Naruto-kun?"

Naruto was instantly rendered speechless, not knowing how to respond. If he said it wasn't him, it was still his own body; even if it were another personality, it was still Naruto. If he said it was him, that wasn't his true personality.

Seeing Naruto looking like he wanted to explain but didn't know how, Hinata couldn't help but laugh. When Naruto saw Hinata laughing, he asked curiously, "Hinata, are you not angry anymore?"

Hinata said to Naruto, "Naruto-kun, you really are a big idiot. Although I don't know exactly what happened to you, I know that definitely wasn't your true intention. Besides, even though Naruto-kun was very frivolous earlier, I could still feel that you love me, and that's enough."

Moved by Hinata's words, Naruto happily hugged her and said, "Thank you, Hinata." Hinata didn't speak, just quietly enjoying Naruto's embrace.

Seeing Naruto and Hinata hugging, their companions were also happy for them. Ino said with envy, "How beautiful. I wonder when I'll be able to be like that with Sasuke."

After Naruto and Hinata separated, Ino wanted to ask Naruto what had happened earlier. But before she could speak, Shikamaru interrupted her, saying, "Naruto, since Sasuke is fine now, we'll be heading off first." With that, he pulled Ino and Choji away.

Seeing Shikamaru leave, the others also bid their farewells. Hinata said to Naruto, "We have to go too, Naruto-kun. Good luck with the exam."

Naruto smiled and said, "You too."

Hinata replied reluctantly, "Then, we're leaving." After saying that, she left with Kiba and Shino.

After everyone had left, Naruto said to Sakura, "Sakura, hurry and take Sasuke away from here with me. We need to find a hidden place to lay low." Just as he finished speaking, Naruto nearly collapsed, but fortunately, Sakura noticed in time and supported him.

Sakura asked with concern, "Naruto, what's wrong? Are you okay?"

After struggling to stand, Naruto replied, "I'm fine. Don't ask so many questions, let's go." He then forced himself to walk toward the woods, with Sakura carrying Sasuke on her back behind him.

Meanwhile, Ino looked at Shikamaru strangely as they walked away and said, "Shikamaru, why did you interrupt me earlier? I wanted to know what was going on with Naruto. Aren't you curious?"

Shikamaru replied, "I am curious, but that is clearly Naruto's biggest secret. Since he doesn't want to talk about it, it's best if we don't ask."

Choji asked curiously, "Naruto's biggest secret?"

Shikamaru replied, "That's right. Think about it: we grew up with Naruto, and he tells us everything. He even told us about Kurama, his White Eye, his Sharingan, and his Sage Body.

He even told us the secret that his White Eye contains a space. But this is the only thing he hasn't explained clearly. It's certain that this is the biggest secret Naruto doesn't want people to know."

Choji asked curiously, "What could it be?"

Shikamaru smiled and said, "I don't know, but through today's events, I've learned some of Naruto's secrets."

Ino asked curiously, "What did you learn, Shikamaru?"

Shikamaru replied, "Heh, it's that there isn't just one Naruto. No, I should say that Naruto isn't just the side we know. He must have another side, or perhaps even more." Ino and Choji were left even more confused by Shikamaru's explanation.

They looked at each other and asked, "Another side?"

Shikamaru knew he couldn't explain it clearly to his two friends, so he could only say, "In short, just look at Naruto's eyes."

Choji asked even more confusedly, "What's wrong with Naruto's eyes?"

Shikamaru replied, "If Naruto's eyes are azure blue, that's the Naruto we've always known. If they are crimson red, it might be Kurama. If they are that cold, icy black, then that's the evil, charming Naruto we just saw."

Ino asked strangely, "Is that so? But that bad-boy Naruto was so cool. I wish he were always like that."

Shikamaru warned, "Ino, you'd better stay away from that Naruto. He's very dangerous."

Ino replied, "But he was really handsome and cool. If he were always like that, I think he would be very popular with girls."

Choji asked curiously, "Ino, don't you like Sasuke? Why do you like Naruto now?"

Ino replied, "I didn't say I like Naruto. I just said that bad-boy Naruto was handsome and cool, and very popular with girls. Although the current Naruto is also great and gives off a warm feeling, the current Naruto only has eyes for Hinata.

However, that bad-boy Naruto feels like an addictive poison that deeply attracts your heart and plucks at your heartstrings." As she spoke, stars appeared in her eyes.

Shikamaru shook his head while supporting his forehead with one hand and said, "Sigh, I don't understand you girls. I only know that Naruto is very dangerous."

Ino snapped at Shikamaru, "Of course a boring man like you wouldn't understand."

Shikamaru sighed helplessly, "Yes, yes, yes, whatever you say." He then stopped paying attention to Ino.

He truly couldn't understand what Ino was thinking. Even with his IQ of 200, he couldn't grasp it, so he simply gave up.

At this time, Lee and Tenten were also asking Neji about Naruto, but Neji didn't know much either, only saying, "I just hope that big idiot Naruto doesn't hurt Hinata." (What a sister-complex.)

Meanwhile, Hinata and her group were also discussing Naruto. Kiba asked Hinata, "Hinata, do you really not know why Naruto became so strange?"

Hinata nodded and said, "I really don't know, but I can be certain that the Naruto from before was not the Naruto we usually see."

Shino also said, "Indeed. The previous Naruto felt different, and his chakra was filled with an evil aura."

Kiba asked strangely, "How do you know that?" Shino took out some insects to show Kiba and Hinata, and they saw the insects tearing at each other.

Kiba looked at the insects and said, "These bugs are so fierce."

Shino nodded and said, "These are insects I've been cultivating. They are usually very docile. They can absorb the chakra that people release into the air after using ninjutsu.

These insects became like this after absorbing the chakra of that Naruto from earlier. That's why that Naruto felt so evil and dangerous to me. Hinata, you must be careful around Naruto. If he turns into that Naruto again, you must stay away from him."

Kiba also said nervously, "That's right, Hinata, you have to be careful."

Hinata smiled and said, "You don't need to worry about me. Although that Naruto felt dangerous, I could also feel his deep love for me. It's just that he was a bit unrestrained. It's fine. No matter what he turns into, he is still Naruto, the person I like, and your best friend, isn't he?"

Kiba replied, "You're right. Whatever, he's still Naruto, that big idiot Naruto."

Shino also nodded and said, "Hinata, you're right. No matter what, he's still our best friend."

Hinata smiled and said, "Then let's go. We still need to collect scrolls." After saying that, she accelerated, activated her White Eye, and ran forward. Kiba and Shino nodded and followed after her.

At this moment, Naruto and Sakura struggled their way into a hidden thicket. Naruto collapsed onto the ground, and after Sakura set Sasuke down, she asked, "Naruto, what exactly is wrong with you? Are you alright?"

Naruto shook his head and said, "I'm fine. I'll be better after a day or two of rest. Sasuke will likely remain unconscious for another three days. For these next two days, I'll have to leave Sasuke and myself in your care."

"I will," Sakura replied firmly. No sooner had she finished speaking than Naruto fainted. Sakura helped Naruto lie down beside Sasuke.

She said to herself in her heart, It has always been Sasuke and Naruto protecting me; now, it is finally my turn to protect them.

Meanwhile, at Orochimaru's temporary base in the Forest of Death, Kabuto Yakushi placed Orochimaru into a container filled with medicinal liquid to begin treatment.

At this time, a masked youth walked in and said to Kabuto, "Kabuto Yakushi, we have discovered the whereabouts of Naruto Uzumaki and the others. According to Orochimaru's instructions, we can send those three people now."

Kabuto replied, "But with Naruto Uzumaki there, what use would sending those three be?"

The youth laughed, "Naruto Uzumaki has already fallen into a coma; now is the best time to go."

Kabuto asked in surprise, "Naruto Uzumaki is in a coma? How did you obtain this intelligence?"

The youth replied, "You don't need to worry about that. I have my own sources of information. Just hurry up and make the arrangements. This is their location."

The youth produced a piece of paper and handed it to Kabuto. After glancing at it, Kabuto nodded and said, "I will notify them immediately."

After Kabuto left, the youth muttered, "That guy, the main body, is out of his mind. I just hope nothing goes seriously wrong." Having said this, the youth vanished.

The Sound Ninja Trio, having received their orders, rushed toward the location of Naruto and Sasuke. By now, Sakura had been guarding Sasuke and Naruto for two days when she suddenly sensed someone approaching and immediately went on high alert.

Before long, Kin, Dosu, and Zaku arrived at their hiding spot. Zaku said, "No need to hide; I know you're in there." With that, he threw several Kunai toward the spot where Naruto and Sasuke lay.

Sakura hurriedly blocked the Kunai. She asked in confusion, "Who are you people, and how did you find our hiding place?"

Dosu sneered, "We are subordinates of Lord Orochimaru. As long as we kill Sasuke, we will receive the Cursed Seal from Lord Orochimaru. So, you had better hand Sasuke over obediently, or else you're going to die."

At this, Kin said irritably, "Why waste your breath on her? Just kill her along with them."

Zaku replied, "Very well." The battle between the two sides was on the verge of breaking out.