Just as Naruto was feeling happy for Gaara, a flash of inspiration struck him. He suddenly remembered something, and his face went pale.
Oh no... This is bad... Naruto thought.
Sakura asked in confusion, "What's wrong, Naruto? Are you feeling unwell again?"
Naruto snapped back to his senses, shook his head, and casually made up an excuse. "No, I just remembered something. Gaara is the Kazekage now, but I'm still a Genin!"
Sakura snickered. "What is it, Naruto? You actually care about still being a Genin? When you and Lord Jiraiya returned to Konoha, the Chunin Ninja Exams had only just ended. If you want to become a Chunin, you'll have to wait until next year."
"Haha... But what matters most right now is improving my strength..." Naruto scratched the back of his head and laughed, while furiously complaining inwardly, A year from now, the entire Shinobi World will be turned upside down by war! Besides, Gaara drove off Deidara and joined forces with Chiyo to kill Sasori. That means there won't be anything involving Tenchi Bridge afterward...
Without Tenchi Bridge, I won't meet Sasuke. If I can't meet Sasuke, I won't be able to tell him the truth about the Uchiha Clan. This chain reaction is the butterfly effect. I get it now, I totally get it...
That was what Naruto had just thought of. If he could not meet Sasuke, how was he supposed to tell him about it? Otherwise, Sasuke would be fooled by masked Obito again.
Sakura stood up, clasped her hands behind her back, and leaned forward slightly with a smile. "Naruto, make sure you get some proper rest during these days off. When the time comes, Team Kakashi can go on missions together again!"
"Thanks... But Sakura, don't you have your whole vacation..." Naruto