Gaara, She's Your Sister

Under Naruto's culinary training since the age of three, the four of them enjoyed a delicious dinner!

What made Naruto anxious was that his Shadow Clones had not found Tian Ge!

Over the next few days, Naruto created Shadow Clones every day and secretly sent them out to look for Tian Ge.

Karin's two teammates had never come back for her. He did not know whether they were dead or had escaped unharmed and forgotten that Karin even existed!

Sasuke studied that summoning technique, while Sakura stayed with Karin and soothed her lingering unease!

As the five-day deadline drew closer, the four of them had already reached the vicinity of the Central Tower!

They had been waiting for news from Tian Ge!

"Naruto, haven't you found Sensei yet?"

"Time's almost up!"

Sakura started to get anxious. Only ten minutes remained before the deadline!

"Not yet. My Shadow Clones are still searching!"

"I also stationed two at the Hyuga Clan's entrance!"

Naruto was anxious too. He could not let anyone discover him, and being so constrained, he had failed to find Tian Ge after several days!

"Big brother, how about... you go in first?"

"I'll be fine here. I'll find somewhere to hide, and when you're done outside, you can come back for me!"

Karin was anxious too, but she did not want to cause Naruto too much trouble, so she took the initiative to speak.

"Let's wait a few more minutes!"

"If it really doesn't work, we'll take Karin in with us!"

"It'll be a little troublesome, but as long as we find Sensei, it won't be a big deal!"

Sasuke remained calm. Looking at the equally anxious Karin, he spoke up.

"Yeah!"

"That's all we can do!"

"Found him!"

Naruto suddenly stood up, his face filled with joy. Just moments ago, the instant Karin finished speaking!

He received the information sent back by a Shadow Clone. It had found Sensei at the entrance to the Hyuga Clan!

Seeing that there was little time left, Naruto gathered his courage. Since Team 7 had been formed, this was the first time anyone had troubled their teacher!

And it was Naruto, the one most afraid of him. Naruto hurriedly explained everything, staring at Tian Ge with eyes full of pleading!

To be honest, this was the first time Naruto had looked Tian Ge directly in the eye since Team 7 had been formed!

He had never dared to do so before. But this time, for Karin's sake, he had mustered his courage. He was showing real responsibility!

Under Naruto's gaze, Tian Ge slowly nodded!

The instant Tian Ge nodded, Naruto immediately dispelled the Shadow Clone. Partly because he was afraid, and partly because his real body was anxious too!

"Naruto, really?"

"Yeah!"

"Sensei said he'll be here right away!"

Naruto grinned as he looked at Sakura and Sasuke.

"Karin!"

"Sensei... him..."

"How should I put this? He's very cold and doesn't talk much, so don't be scared!"

"Anyway, that's just his personality. You'll get used to it later!"

Naruto wanted to explain something to Karin, but after talking in circles, he could not make it clear himself!

"All right!"

"Karin, don't worry!"

"That's just how Sensei is. If he really didn't want to, he wouldn't have agreed to come after Naruto asked!"

"Once you get out, just wait for us to come out!"

"With Sensei around, no one will dare say a word against you!"

Sakura took over from Naruto and reassured Karin that she did not need to be afraid!

"Okay!"

Karin nodded lightly, feeling curious about their teacher. She could tell that Naruto was very afraid of him!

"Sensei!" ×3

Tian Ge's figure silently appeared before them!

"Sir... S-Sir!"

For a moment, Karin did not know how to address him and appeared extremely restrained!

Tian Ge glanced at her, his voice still cold and clear!

"Just call me what they do!"

"Y-Yes... Sensei!"

"Mm. Let's go!"

Tian Ge grabbed Karin and vanished in a flicker!

Watching the two leave, Naruto let out a long breath of relief. With Sensei there, Karin's problem was as good as solved!

Next...

Naruto looked toward the Central Tower, his heart resolute!

I... will definitely become a Chunin!

"Let's go!"

There were still a few minutes left, so none of the three rushed. It would only take two minutes to get there from here!

The three were not in a hurry, but inside the Central Tower, one person was so anxious that he was nearly going berserk!

It was Gaara. With time about to run out, not one of the three people he cared about most had arrived!

They had clearly agreed on it. Gaara felt like he had been stood up, and the irritation in his heart grew stronger and stronger!

The aura around him became increasingly violent. He really wanted to kill someone for fun!

Temari and Kankuro huddled off to the side, trembling!

Neither of them knew what was wrong with Gaara. Ever since they arrived, he had remained in this room, and no one had provoked him!

Unable to stay in the small room any longer, the irritated Gaara turned and walked outside!

"G-Gaara!"

"W-Where are you going?"

"Shut up!"

"Otherwise... I'll kill you!"

Temari's face turned pale. Struck by Gaara's killing intent, she did not dare say another word!

Watching Gaara leave, Temari was filled with worry!

"Kankuro!"

"Come on, we're following Gaara!"

"T-Temari!"

"D-Don't, okay?"

"The way Gaara looked just now... he really will... kill someone!"

Kankuro was still trembling. He had always feared Gaara, especially whenever Gaara released his killing intent!

It felt as if he would be buried beneath that sand at any moment!

"Stop talking!"

"Follow me!"

Temari's words allowed no argument. Her tone was exceptionally firm. After speaking, she ignored Kankuro and chased after Gaara!

Kankuro looked at Temari, gritted his teeth hard, and followed her anyway!

Gaara did not need his concern, but he could not leave Temari alone. She was his older sister!

Gaara went straight to the entrance. Anyone who passed through would come by here!

Sand swirled around him, and killing intent radiated from him. Within five meters, no one dared take a single step closer!

The Konoha ninja stationed there noticed something was wrong and was about to step forward and reprimand him!

Temari and Kankuro hurried forward to apologize, afraid that Gaara would clash with him!

If a conflict broke out and drew Konoha's attention, Sand Village's plan would be ruined!

Gaara would definitely be in trouble too. Although Gaara was brutal and Temari was afraid of him!

She always remembered that she was Gaara's sister!

"Sorry, sorry!"

"We'll take him away right now!"

"Hurry up, or we'll disqualify you directly!"

"Yes, we'll do it as soon as possible!"

Temari's attitude was very good, so the Konoha ninja did not make things too difficult for her!

Temari's face was resolute, completely disregarding Gaara's killing intent!

She walked to his side and softly urged him!

"Gaara!"

"Can we go back?"

"I'm begging you as your sister!"

Gaara gave her a cold look, his voice icy and utterly devoid of emotion!

"Get lost!"

"If you don't, I'll kill you!"

"Gaara!"

Temari still did not give up and wanted to persuade him further!

"Die!"

Gaara raised his hand at Temari, and a giant hand of sand formed and reached out to crush her!

"Gaara!"

"She's your sister!"