"Oh, it's you."
Naruto stopped and looked at them with some surprise.
The last time I saw Konohamaru, he wanted to give me a beating. Why did he change his attitude so quickly?
Konohamaru, along with Moegi and Udon, panted and ran to Naruto. With their little faces raised, their tone sounded like they were complaining and seeking support, "Brother Naruto! We met a bad guy yesterday!
There are two guys from other villages wearing strange clothes. They bully us! They even want to attack us!"
Naruto was stunned, people from other villages? Bullying children?
Moegi nodded vigorously and added, "Yes, yes! How scary! That guy carrying a roll of cloth also wants to tie Udon with a strange thread!"
Udon sniffed and whispered with lingering fear, "Thanks, thanks to brother Shikamaru, they happened to be passing by..."
As the three children described each other word by word, Naruto gradually understood.
It turned out that just yesterday, when he and Sakura were temporarily transferred to Medical Team to help carry a batch of emergency medicines, the prelude of Chunin Ninja Exams had already quietly sounded in the streets and alleys of Konoha.
Kankuro, Temari and Gaara from Sunagakure had a conflict with Konohamaru.
Kankuro wanted to teach him a lesson because Konohamaru accidentally bumped into him. It was the trio of Shikamaru Nara, Choji Akimichi and Ino Yamanaka who appeared in time to prevent the situation from escalating.
And Ino... seemed to have a verbal conflict with the blond girl Sunagakure, and finally even got into a fight. After a brief confrontation, Asuma and Sunagakure's Baki pulled them away and took them away.
"So many things happened..."
Naruto murmured, frowning slightly.
Ino got into a fight?
With Ino's character and strength, he shouldn't suffer a loss, but...
"Brother Naruto, you must give them a good beating when Chunin Ninja Exams!"
Konohamaru waved his fists and begged Naruto to help teach Sunagakure's three people a lesson.
"I will."
Naruto nodded.
"By the way, I met a Kusagakure red-haired Older Sister before.
At that time, I said I was looking for you, brother Naruto Uzumaki. That big brother Older Sister happened to be passing by. She seemed very excited when she heard your name. Brother, do you know her?"
Kusagakure's female Ninja?
Karin?
Naruto nodded and secretly wrote down this matter.
After leaving the excited Konohamaru trio, Naruto jumped onto the roof.
After a few ups and downs, the Yamanaka family's mansion with its courtyard and flowers and plants appeared in front of us.
Naruto fell lightly from the roof, patted the non-existent dust on his body, sorted Forehead Protector, then walked to the door, raised his hand and knocked.
Soon, the door was opened.
A faint warm breath, mixed with morning dew and the fragrance of flowers and plants, came to my face. Appearing behind the door was Ino's mother, Rino Yamanaka.
She was wearing plain Kimono at home, with an apron tied around her waist. She seemed to be busy with breakfast, with her usual gentle smile on her face.
"Oh, it's Naruto!"
Rino Yamanaka's eyes lit up and his tone was friendly.
"Come in, come in! Ino and the others are still eating inside. Have you eaten yet? Let's have some together. We made Miso Soup and grilled fish today."
Facing Aunt Rino's warm and sincere invitation, Naruto had no intention of being polite or declining.
Eating at Ino–Shika–Cho Families, especially Yamanaka Clan, has long been a daily routine for him, and it is also one of the important ways for him to feel the warmth of family.
A big smile immediately broke out on his face and he nodded cheerfully, "Okay! I haven't eaten yet, Aunt Rino! Then I'm welcome!"
As he spoke, he bent down to take off his shoes in a familiar manner.
The Big Yellow on the shoulder also made a "woof" sound at the right time, and seemed to be saying hello.
Only then did Rino notice the furry little guy on Naruto's shoulders. After being slightly surprised, his smile deepened, "You even brought a little guest? It's so cute. Come in together."
Walking into the warm interior with Big Yellow, the atmosphere of breakfast in the living room immediately hits your face. The sun shines through the window and illuminates the three figures beside the dining table.
Ino, Hinata and Hanabi, who were eating, heard the noise almost at the same time and turned their heads to look in the direction of the entrance.
"Naruto, you are here."
Ino put down the chopsticks in his hands and spoke first.
She was wearing a refreshing high ponytail today, she looked in good spirits, and there was no trace of scars or fatigue on her face.
Seeing Ino's safe and sound appearance, Naruto's heart dropped quietly. It seemed that yesterday's conflict did not cause any real damage.
"Hmm."
Naruto stepped forward, glanced at Ino carefully, and then asked, "I heard from Konohamaru and the others that you had a conflict with Sunagakure's people yesterday and started fighting? How are you? Are you not injured?"
There was undisguised concern in his tone.
Ino waved his hand, with a mixture of displeasure and confidence on his face. "Oh, that arrogant girl with a big fan on her back? It's too early to hurt me!"
After testing each other for a few times, Teacher Asuma came. No skin was scratched at all, don't worry."
As she spoke, she puffed up her chest subconsciously, apparently not feeling that she was at a disadvantage in yesterday's confrontation.
Then she suddenly realized that she was in front of Naruto and said a little embarrassedly.
"I'm not hurt."
Just then.
"Wow! Puppy!"
Hanabi Hyuga, who was sitting next to Hinata, his eyes lit up instantly, as if he had discovered a treasure, staring closely at the furry Golden on Naruto's shoulder.
She didn't even care about the food in her mouth. She leaned forward and her little hands were already eager to try it.
Hinata also followed his sister's gaze, and when he saw Big Yellow, his fair face turned slightly red, and he whispered softly, "Really, really, such a cute puppy."
Naruto's attention was attracted by Hanabi's shocked breath. Seeing the love on the little girl's face, he smiled and explained, "Well, this is the Ninja Dog that Hana Inuzuka Older Sister gave me. I named it Big Yellow."
As he spoke, he carefully lifted Big Yellow off his shoulders.
The little guy seemed to feel the friendly atmosphere exuded by the Girl in front of him. He didn't recognize strangers at all, and his dark eyes turned curiously.
Naruto gently placed Big Yellow into Hanabi's outstretched hands.
Hanabi immediately caught it carefully and happily, and rubbed Big Yellow's furry head with his cheek.
Big Yellow also responded affectionately, stretched out his pink little tongue and licked Hanabi's face, making a comfortable purring sound in his throat.
"Giggle... it's so ticklish! So cute!"
Hanabi was so amused that he laughed out loud, and the laughter like silver bells filled the entire living room.
She hugged Big Yellow and gently stroked its back hair lovingly.
Hinata couldn't help but move closer, stretched out her slender fingers, and carefully touched Big Yellow's ears. When she saw the puppy tilting its head docilely, a gentle and happy smile appeared on her face.
Even Ino, who was just talking about yesterday's conflict, couldn't help but curl up his mouth when he saw this heartwarming scene, temporarily forgetting about Sunagakure.
Rino Yamanaka came over with the extra bowls and chopsticks for Naruto. Seeing the happy faces of several Girl, he also showed a happy smile, "Naruto, sit down and eat quickly, the soup is getting cold. This little guy looks very cute."