"Then I would rather obey your orders than be respectful, Naruto-kun."
There was still a faint smile on Bai's face, and he looked at Naruto in front of him calmly and softly.
"Naruto-kun is Ninja of Konoha. Did you come to Land of Waves to perform a mission?"
"Yes, this is also the first time I have been so far away from the village!"
Naruto also chose a more comfortable position, sat down cross-legged, nodded slightly, and replied.
"Is this your first time leaving the village?"
A faint look of reminiscence flashed in Bai's pupils, and then faded away.
"Naruto-kun should be just over ten years old, right? Why did he become Ninja at such a young age? Ninja is a very dangerous profession, right?"
Bai put his hands gently on his knees, tilted his head slightly, and asked softly.
"I am already 12 years old, Sister Bai. I am not too young to be Ninja at this age! As for the reason why I want to become Ninja, it is of course because I have dreams I want to realize and people I want to protect! That's why I choose to become Ninja, and I will definitely become a great Ninja!"
Regarding the question of white.
Naruto didn't hesitate at all, and didn't deceive at all.
It just came out so directly.
I want to change the world and protect the people I love.
Naruto is not a saint, nor is he a paranoid lunatic who has completely fallen into darkness. Naruto is not lacking in any of the seven emotions and six desires that humans should have. It is just the "general standards" that may be lacking in this world to act on.
Just like the person you must kill if you want revenge.
Just like what you cherish and what you want to protect.
There is no conflict between the two.
This is Naruto's answer from the bottom of his heart.
"Is there someone you want to protect and a dream you want to realize?"
Listen to Naruto's answer.
Bai murmured in a low voice, and the look in the line of sight looking in the direction of Naruto became softer. Perhaps at this moment, in Bai's view, Naruto was the same as himself.
Even from a hostile stance.
But they have the same essence.
"Naruto-kun is a very powerful person."
Bai looked at Naruto, his eyes flashed slightly, and he said this with an unprecedented serious tone.
"Sister Bai, thank you very much."
"No, you have a firm goal, and you also have the courage and determination to achieve it, Naruto-kun, I believe you can become a great Ninja, and then realize your dreams and protect the people you want to protect!"
Bai shook his head gently, and there seemed to be a different kind of bright luster in his pupils, and the words he spoke softly seemed to reveal a certain feeling of trust.
It's obviously just the first meeting.
Obviously both of them know that the other side is their enemy.
But it is a kind of good feeling and recognition that arises inexplicably.
This is a special connection or tacit understanding between Naruto and Bai.
"Does Sister Bai also have people she wants to protect and dreams of her own?"
He seemed to sense that Bai wanted to leave.
Naruto's pupils flashed with a complex expression, his body leaned forward slightly, and he said with an inexplicable meaning.
And such questions.
Bai was stunned for a moment, and then he showed a softer and more refreshing smile than he had ever seen before, and nodded lightly.
"Yes, I also have people I want to protect, even if I have to sacrifice everything."
"Do you want to give everything?"
"Yes!"
Eyes looking at each other.
That touch of determination can be seen here.
Falling into an atmosphere of silence in an instant.
It seems like a second.
It seems like a long time.
"Then, it's almost time, I should go back, Naruto-kun."
Bai Jianjian stood up, picked up the vegetable basket on the side, took one last deep look at Naruto, and then turned around and left without any hesitation.
And looking at Bai leaving, a hint of hesitation flickered in Naruto's pupils, and the hand that he originally wanted to raise immediately put it down.
"By the way, Naruto-kun, I am a man, you should call me Brother Bai! Then, see you next time!"
The girl, no, it should be said that it was the boy's light laughter. This was a joyful emotion that came completely from the depths of her heart. It didn't seem to have any heavy meaning. The pace became brisk, and Bai's figure disappeared completely in front of her eyes.
Naruto also stood up, shook his head slightly, took a deep breath, and showed a faint cold look on his face.
"See you next time? Next time it will be your enemy, Shiro!"
The murderous intention faintly revealed in those words was so real and awe-inspiring.
Naruto sympathized with Bai, had a certain fondness for Bai, and even had the urge to save Bai at that moment, but this impulse was only cut off by Naruto himself at that moment. He knew his position and situation very well, and he was not qualified to give charity to others. He could sympathize with others on a spiritual level, but he should never think of sympathizing with others on the battlefield, because that was the stupidest behavior.
Kindness to the enemy is cruelty to oneself.
Double standards?
Is it a contradiction?
No!
This is just common sense.
For Bai, this world is wrong.
But Bai has neither the courage to change the world nor the determination to integrate into it.
Forward or backward?
Bai chose to stop where he was.
This is also Bai's greatest sadness.
Naruto doesn't plan to interfere too much.
Because, for this young man.
death.
Perhaps this is real relief in a sense.
One last look at the direction Bai left.
Naruto shook his head slightly, and immediately, he put his hands behind his head, dispersed the unnecessary and nonsensical thoughts in his mind, and walked back in the direction of Tazuna, although he said that he would continue. Continue to practice, but after all, you have to go back to replenish the necessary energy. The little "military supplies" you brought yesterday are not enough to fill your teeth. Now Naruto is already hungry, so it is better to go back early and pay homage to your five internal organs temple.
"Naruto!? Why didn't you come back all night!?"
Naruto who has just returned to Tazuna's house.
We also happened to meet Sakura and Hinata who were about to go out.
Naruto's ears heard Sakura's greeting, which was like the roar of a lion from the east of Hedong.
Yesterday, the two people who performed the second stage of chakra control training - Water Walking, have initially found the trick. Because Water Walking requires a stronger sense of balance, it is impossible for the two of them to completely control it in one day like climbing a tree. Even so, the two people who have roughly found the trick can complete the training today or tomorrow at most.
Therefore, I also planned to go out for training early this morning.
And this is ready to go.
I ran into Naruto who was just coming back.
Sakura is the direct incarnation of the Hedong Lion.
Although in the previous mission, Sakura still had a grudge against Naruto and Sasuke.
But I've said it before.
In this life, Naruto has never flirted with Sakura.
Sakura doesn't have the slightest dislike for Naruto, and even has a natural affinity for Naruto, a top student with a gentle personality.
It is even more unnecessary for Sasuke.