Gaara, She's Your Sister

The four of them enjoyed a delicious dinner, thanks to Naruto's cooking skills, which he had been honing since he was three!

What made Naruto anxious was that his Shadow Clones had failed to find Tenka!

Over the next few days, Naruto sent out Shadow Clones every day to secretly search for Tenka.

Karin's two teammates had never come back for her. He had no idea whether they were dead or simply hadn't been hurt and had forgotten about Karin!

Sasuke studied that Summoning Technique, while Sakura kept Karin company and soothed her lingering unease!

As the five-day deadline drew nearer, the four of them had long since reached the vicinity of the Central Tower!

They had been waiting for news of Tenka!

"Naruto, still haven't found Sensei?"

"There's barely any time left!"

Sakura was beginning to panic. Only ten minutes remained until the final deadline!

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

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

Naruto was anxious too. He couldn't let anyone discover him, so he had to be overly cautious. Even after several days, he still hadn't found Tenka!

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

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

Karin was anxious too, but she didn't want to cause Naruto too much trouble, so she took the initiative to speak.

"Let's wait a few more minutes!"

"If it really comes down to it, we'll take Karin in with us!"

"It might be 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 shot to his feet, his face lighting up with joy. Just then, the instant Karin finished speaking!

He received the information sent back by his Shadow Clone. It had found Sensei at the Hyuga Clan's entrance!

With so little time left, Naruto gathered his courage. Since Team 7 had been formed, this was the first time anyone had asked Sensei for help!

And it was Naruto, the one most afraid of him. Naruto hurriedly explained the situation, then stared at Tenka with pleading eyes!

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

He had never dared to before. But for Karin's sake, he had mustered his courage. He was showing quite a bit of responsibility!

Under Naruto's gaze, Tenka slowly nodded!

The instant he nodded, Naruto immediately dispelled his 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 smiled as he looked at Sakura and Sasuke.

"Karin!"

"Sensei, he..."

"How should I put it? 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 eventually!"

Naruto wanted to explain something to Karin, but after going in circles, he couldn't make himself clear!

"Alright!"

"Karin, don't worry!"

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

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

"With Sensei beside you, no one will dare say a single word!"

Sakura picked up where Naruto left off and comforted Karin, telling her not to be afraid!

"Mm!"

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

"Sensei!" ×3

Tenka's figure appeared silently before them!

"Sir... my... my lord!"

For a moment, Karin didn't know how to address him and seemed extremely restrained!

Tenka glanced at her, his voice still cool and detached!

"Just call me what they call me!"

"Yes... Sen... Sensei!"

"Mm, let's go!"

Tenka grabbed Karin and vanished in a flicker!

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

Next...

Naruto looked toward the Central Tower, determination filling his heart!

I... will definitely become a Chunin!

"Let's go!"

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

While the three of them were unhurried, someone inside the Central Tower was so anxious that he was nearly about to explode!

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

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

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

Temari and Kankuro huddled to one side, trembling!

Neither of them knew what was wrong with Gaara. Since arriving here, he had stayed in this room the whole time, and no one had provoked him!

The irritated Gaara could no longer remain in the small room. He 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 didn't dare say another word!

Watching Gaara leave, Temari's face was full of worry!

"Kankuro!"

"Come on, we're following Gaara!"

"T-Temari!"

"N-no, don't!"

"Gaara looked like he really... really might kill someone just now!"

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

It felt as if, in the next instant, he would be buried beneath that sea of sand!

"Quit whining!"

"Follow me!"

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

Kankuro looked at Temari, gritted his teeth hard, and followed after all!

Gaara didn't need his concern, but he couldn't stop worrying about Temari. She was his biological older sister!

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

Sand drifted 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 just about to come over 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, the Sand Village's plan would be ruined!

Gaara would definitely get into trouble too. Although Gaara was cruel and Temari was afraid of him!

She had always remembered that she was Gaara's sister!

"Sorry, sorry!"

"We'll take him away right now!"

"Hurry it up, or we'll revoke your qualifications outright!"

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

Temari's attitude was excellent, so the Konoha ninja didn't make things too difficult for her!

Temari's expression was resolute, utterly unconcerned by Gaara's killing intent!

She walked to his side and softly tried to persuade him!

"Gaara!"

"Can we go back?"

"Consider it your sister begging you!"

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

"Get lost!"

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

"Gaara!"

Temari still refused to give up and wanted to persuade him further!

"Die!"

Gaara raised his hand at Temari. A massive hand formed from sand reached out to seize her!

"Gaara!"

"She's your sister!"