"Alright, I understand."
Kisame Hoshigaki felt that protecting Naruto's adopted daughter within his capabilities was something he could manage.
Boss, just keep pretending! Zabuza spoke to Naruto, then led his students and Haku into Otogakure.
Naruto and Kisame Hoshigaki set off for the Temple of Fire in the Land of Fire. Any fools they encountered along the way were left for Kisame Hoshigaki to handle, while Naruto was happy to take it easy.
That night, in the inn room, Naruto stood by the window and looked outside. They would reach the Temple of Fire tomorrow, and she was rather looking forward to that Jinchuriki-like existence she had never heard of.
"What are you thinking about?"
Yoru came to Naruto's side and tugged at Naruto's oversized pajamas.
If she hadn't been unable to sleep anywhere unfamiliar unless she was in Naruto's arms, she wouldn't have come looking for Naruto at all!
"I'm wondering why you couldn't just stay in Otogakure and had to follow me to the Temple of Fire." Naruto rolled her eyes at Yoru irritably. This brat wouldn't listen no matter what she said, clinging to her neck and refusing to let go. She was far too willful!
"It's boring in Otogakure!" Yoru puffed out her cheeks.
"Then go do your research. You won't be bored that way." Naruto replied casually, opening the window and squinting contentedly in the cool night breeze.
"How am I supposed to do research with this body? Besides, I can't calm down enough to do research right now. I want to play!" Yoru raised both hands and jumped onto Naruto.
"Looks like this body has completely assimilated you..." Naruto caught Yoru and poked her cheek.
"It can't be helped. After all, this vessel is my most satisfactory masterpiece! Stop poking me!"
Yoru glared at