After chatting for a few minutes, Shihui Aburame left Training Ground 7.
Team 8 is practicing and cannot occupy Hinata Hyuga too much time.
Shihui Aburame walked around but didn't find Team 10.
So he diverted to Ino Yamanaka's flower shop.
"Look, who is that?"
Mrs. Yamanaka pointed to the door and asked with a smile.
"Mysterious...Shiki-kun?"
Ino Yamanaka suddenly became energetic and ran out quickly.
"Clothes."
Mrs. Yamanaka reminded.
Ino Yamanaka took off his apron and threw it to her.
"You kid!"
Mrs. Yamanaka couldn't help but sigh and said, "Don't be so careless, you are a girl."
"Shiki-kun!"
Ino Yamanaka stood at the door, smiling and waving.
Shihui Aburame couldn't help but his eyes lit up.
She didn't wear a bandage today, exposing her fair and toned abdomen.
Under the sun, it glows slightly and looks full of light.
As she moved, her belly button swayed slightly.
"Didn't you practice today?"
Shihui Aburame stepped forward and asked.
"No."
Ino Yamanaka shook his head and said, "We completed the practice the day before yesterday."
"It seems to be working well."
Shihui Aburame glanced into the store and saw Mrs. Yamanaka walking upstairs.
It is obviously not normal for guests to come to the door but not see them.
The only possibility is to create opportunities for her daughter to be alone.
Shihui Aburame finally discovered that the ladies he knew were all very virtuous and sensible.
"It should be okay."
Ino Yamanaka tilted his head and said, "It's just that Shikamaru always talks about trouble, trouble, and trouble. His opponent is the one he dislikes the most."
"A beautiful woman?"
Shihui Aburame smiled and asked.
If you think about it carefully, in the original work, none of Shikamaru Nara's dreams came true.
Married to the village girl next door, became the Yashiro Hokage, never stopping for a moment, doing the most troublesome things.
"Hmm."
Ino Yamanaka blinked and asked, "Shiki-kun, do you also think Temari is beautiful?"
"It depends on personal aesthetics."
Shihui Aburame said ambiguously.
"Aesthetic?"
Ino Yamanaka asked probingly, "What kind of girl does Shiki-kun like?"
After asking, she suddenly realized that the question was a bit too direct.
"I... I'm just curious."
Ino Yamanaka felt her face was a little hot and she looked away.
"I like long hair."
Shihui Aburame said casually.
"Huh?"
Ino Yamanaka subconsciously glanced at his high ponytail.
Is this considered long hair?
It seems a bit short.
"Um... do you want to buy flowers?"
Ino Yamanaka changed the subject and said, "No, I'll see you off."
"I don't know what flowers to buy."
Shihui Aburame looked at the surrounding flower stands and caught a glimpse of a white chrysanthemum.
Usually, it is given to the dead.
He thought of the upcoming Chunin Ninja Exams.
Ahem.
A bit of a hell joke.
Speaking of Hiruzen Sarutobi, Shihui Aburame felt a little confused in his previous life.
Why didn't any ninja come to help him?
Everyone was watching the show outside, including Jiraiya.
He actually went to deal with Orochimaru's psychic beast, and even with his strength, he fought for a long time.
Matt Kay, the only one who clearly wanted to step forward to rescue him, was stopped by Kakashi Hatake.
The only explanation that Shihui Aburame can think of is that everyone agrees that Hiruzen Sarutobi is the strongest Hokage, and can beat Orochimaru plus two Hokage.
It can't be that everyone wants him to die, right?
"Shiki-kun, who do you want to give it to?"
Ino Yamanaka said confidently, "I can give you a satisfactory answer."
"What flowers should I give to my teacher?"
Shihui Aburame thought for a while and asked.
"Lord Hokage?"
Ino Yamanaka said thoughtfully, "Carnations are the best."
"Carnation?"
Shihui Aburame asked casually, "I remember the carnations were given to my mother."
"Teachers are just like mothers, they are both respectable women."
Ino Yamanaka paused and asked, "How's it going? Do you need it? I'll get you a bunch."
"Then let's go for the red one."
Shihui Aburame said.
"Ah?"
Ino Yamanaka was stunned for a moment and said, "Pink is more suitable."
"Can't red work?"
Shihui Aburame asked rhetorically.
"It's okay, that's fine."
Ino Yamanaka replied, "Red carnations can also show respect, but..."
"Then red."
Shihui Aburame interrupted with a smile, "I personally prefer red."
Red?
Ino Yamanaka immediately wrote it down.
Next time I can give you some red gifts.
"Here you go."
Ino Yamanaka quickly wrapped a bouquet of red carnations and asked proudly, "How are my skills?"
"Very beautiful."
Shihui Aburame praised.
"Thank you."
Ino Yamanaka said with a smile on his face, "I used to think that if I couldn't become a ninja, I would run a flower shop."
"It's me who should thank you."
Shihui Aburame held the carnation and said, "I'll give you a gift next time."
"I'm already looking forward to it."
Ino Yamanaka said with slightly bright eyes.
"How about I give you a bouquet of flowers?"
Shihui Aburame raised his eyebrows and asked.
"No!"
Ino Yamanaka put his hands on his hips, hummed softly, and said, "I gave you the flowers, and you changed hands and gave them to me again. This is not okay!"
The hem of her clothes was slightly raised, revealing more of her white waist.
Not fat, not thin, just perfect.
"You're right."
Shihui Aburame nodded and said, "I will give it to you when I have an idea."
After saying goodbye to Ino Yamanaka, he came to Hokage's office.
"What happened?"
Shihui Aburame noticed Tsunade's expression.
"Where did you get these flowers?"
Tsunade couldn't help but be startled when he saw the bouquet of red carnations.
"Sent to you."
Shihui Aburame handed it to her smoothly and said.
"What kind of flowers should I send you?"
Tsunade said with a confused look on his face.
"If you don't like it, give it back to me."
Shihui Aburame took it back, but was snatched away by Tsunade.
"I happen to be short of a bouquet of flowers in my office."
Tsunade put it aside, his face became serious, and said, "In the morning, Anbu discovered the body of Gekko Hayate."
Shihui Aburame couldn't help but be stunned.
Still dead?
In the original work, Gekko Hayate accidentally overheard the secret conversation between Baki and Kabuto Yakushi.
But unfortunately, he was discovered by Baki and died tragically.
"His body showed multiple lacerations."
Tsunade continued, "It's either a sharp blade or Wind Release."
"Gekko Hayate is Special Jōnin. He died silently in the village. It was not the behavior of an ordinary jounin."
Shihui Aburame guided, "If it is Wind Release, Sunagakure is highly suspicious."
"I've thought about it too, but I don't think it's possible."
Tsunade said in a deep voice, "Sunagakure's current strength is not enough to start a war with Konoha."
"Be careful."
Shihui Aburame reminded, "Maybe Sunagakure and Orochimaru collaborated."
"Orochimaru?"
Tsunade stared hard, thought for a moment and said, "This is indeed possible."
"I suggest you use your shadow clone to attend the finals."
Shihui Aburame said seriously.
"It's not necessary."
Tsunade was stunned, shook his head and said, "If Rasa saw it, we would think that we Konoha were afraid of them."
"Then call Mr. Third Hokage to watch the ceremony."
When Shihui Aburame saw this, it was hard to persuade her. Tsunade Although she is usually lazy, Konoha's face is at stake and she will not give in.
"He would have gone."
Tsunade looked up at him and asked, "Isn't today a day off for you?"
"I'm leaving now."
Shihui Aburame waved his hand and turned to leave.
"Xi..."
Tsunade suddenly paused.
She remembered that Uzuki Yugao had asked for leave this morning.
Because the dead Gekko Hayate was her boyfriend.
"Lady Tsunade."
At this moment, Shizune knocked on the door and entered, saying, "Here is a document, which is the attendance list of Sunagakure tomorrow."
"Hmm."
Tsunade pointed at the red carnation and said, "Find me a vase."
"Which admirer gave it to me?"
Shizune had a gossipy look on his face.
"What admirer? This is a carnation, not a rose."
Tsuna Teuchi opened the list and said casually.
"Lady Tsunade, you didn't listen carefully when you had the flower arrangement class at school, right?"
Shizune said with a smile, "Although red carnations mean respect, they also mean admiration."
"..."
Tsunade subconsciously grasped the list.
Doesn't this kid know flowers?
Even if you don't know him, the flower seller should remind you.
Is this intentional? Or an accident?
"So who is it?"
Shizune came forward and looked at it curiously.
"It's a mistake."
Tsunade said with a normal expression.
"Then I... throw it away?"
Shizune blinked his eyes and smelled something amiss.
"Since it has been sent, don't waste it."
Tsunade paused and said, "Go find a vase."
"Okay."
Shizune said with a smile on his face.
After she left, Tsunade stretched out his hand, rubbed his eyebrows, and fell into silence.
Shihui Aburame stood at the door of the Hokage building. After thinking for a while, he planned to see Chiho Ri and Karin.
Tsunade was worried that he would be attacked by Orochimaru, so he was not allowed to go out for a month.
He hasn't seen Chiho Ri and Karin for a long time.
I don't know how the mother and daughter are doing.
Shihui Aburame raised his hand and was about to knock on the door, but suddenly found that the door was unlocked, so he opened it directly.
Karin lies on the sofa.
Oh no, it's to lie down, not to lie down.
"Is mom back?"
Karin asked with his eyes closed.
"No."
Shihui Aburame said with a smile.
"Shiki brother?!"
Karin stood up suddenly and shouted with surprise on his face.
She really didn't expect to see Shihui Aburame.
"You haven't been here for a long time!"
Karin put his hands on his hips and was very dissatisfied.
"I've been quite busy recently."
Shihui Aburame smiled sheepishly.
Karin curled his lips.
After a few seconds, he snorted softly and said, "Then I forgive you."
No way.
She didn't know how to be angry with Shihui Aburame.
There is no other way but to forgive.
Shihui Aburame stretched out his hand and touched her head.
So cute.
Karin took this opportunity and stepped forward to hug him.
"Isn't Aunt Chihori at home?"
Shihui Aburame was a little helpless about her behavior, but didn't say anything.
"Mom went shopping for groceries and will be back soon."
Karin said softly.
"That's it."
Shihui Aburame, the talker Rank One, said, "I want to drink lemonade."
"I'll get it."
Karin then let go of him, jumped off the sofa, and stepped on the floor with his bare feet, making a thumping sound.
Maybe because she was at home, she didn't wear black stockings today.
"I'm back."
Chihori's voice came from the door.
"Aunt Chihori."
Shihui Aburame turned around and walked to the aisle, looking at the door.
"Shiki?"
Chihori was a little surprised and asked, "When did you come?"
"I just came here not long ago."
Shihui Aburame stepped forward, took the plastic bag in her hand, and asked, "Do you want to buy so many things?"
"Recently Chunin Ninja Exams, vendors from many countries have come, and I bought some specialties."
Chihori smiled and said, "You came at the right time."
"I'll get another glass."
Karin After putting down the lemonade, he went to the kitchen again.
After a while, another cup was brought out.
"Thank you."
Chihori said softly.
She picked up the lemonade and took two sips.
"What kind of cake is this?"
Shihui Aburame opened the plastic bag and took out a gray biscuit.
"The boss said it's Sunagakure's specialty, called sand cakes."
Chihori introduced, "It's actually Anko sand."
"I'll try it."
Karin came forward and opened his mouth to bite.
"Karin."
Chihori frowned and said, "Don't be rude."
"It's okay."
Shihui Aburame shook his head, and a gap suddenly appeared in the sand cake in his hand.
"A little sweet."
Karin looked at Chihori proudly while chewing.
"..."
Chihori could only smile helplessly.
"Here you go."
After Shihui Aburame handed the sand cake to Karin, he asked, "What else is there?"
"Kumogakure's premium beef."
Chiho Ri took out two transparent plastic boxes and said, "Sunagakure's cactus rice balls."
"Cactus rice balls?"
Shihui Aburame was slightly startled.
What kind of dark cuisine is this?
As he thought about it, he picked up the rice ball and took a bite.
The taste is better than expected, but that's it, I can only eat it fresh.
After a hearty meal, Shihui Aburame returned to Senju's former residence.
Tomorrow is the final of Chunin Ninja Exams, so we can't waste too much energy.
Night falls.
Tsunade is back home.
Shihui Aburame observed it and found that she was no different from usual.
The next day.
Shihui Aburame woke up very early.
So are Tsunade and Shizune.
They had to rush to the venue early to meet Fourth Kazekage Rasa from Sunagakure.
At the same time, we also need to meet the nobles Land of Fire and Land of Wind.
Shihui Aburame is different from them, there is no need to be in such a hurry.
The finals officially started at 8:30.
Shihui Aburame Walking on the street, I felt an unprecedented enthusiasm.
There are pedestrians and vendors everywhere, it can be said to be a sea of people.
The final was held at Konoha Arena, a venue that can accommodate thousands of people.
"Guess who I am?"
Suddenly, a playful voice came from behind Shihui Aburame.
"Only Hanabi can be so cute."
Shihui Aburame smiled and turned around, his face stiffened slightly.
It's Hanabi Hyuga, that's right.
But behind her are Hyuga Hiashi and Hinata Hyuga.
Hinata Hyuga had no reaction, but Hyuga Hiashi showed vigilance for a moment.
Two in one. There is still one chapter that I can't finish, so I'll post it during the day.
(End of chapter)