While Naruto was still thinking, Konan the Wanderer's attack came again. A white paper wheel flew towards Naruto's location with a whistling sound. Although it was a wheel made of paper, it gave the impression that it could cut through anything.
Naruto had no choice but to continue dodging. This time, Konan the Wanderer seized the opportunity, quickly approaching Sasuko's location and protecting him behind her, while keeping a wary eye on Kakashi, who was actually Naruto in disguise.
At this distance, Naruto and Sasuke could both clearly see the Konan the Wanderer. It was still the familiar mature woman's face that Naruto remembered, with light blue hair, purple eyeshadow, and that lip piercing. It was just right, exactly the Konan he remembered.
Sasuke, who was closer, was also somewhat dumbfounded. He really wanted to ask the beautiful woman in front of him, "Are your clothes made of paper too?"
Naruto was unaware of what Sasuke was thinking; otherwise, he would have definitely warned the kid to mind his own business.
The Konan the Wanderer looked at the bully Kakashi with a wary expression, while at the same time comforting Sasuko.
"Hey, little sister, you're wearing tape."
Sasuko was taken aback at first, then quickly nodded to indicate that he was alright. He then hid behind Konan the Wanderer, peeking out with his eyes and cautiously watching the bully Kakashi.
While watching Konan the Wanderer, she turned around, her delicate eyebrows slightly furrowed, and looked at Kakashi with anger. She put away the oil-paper umbrella in her hand and tucked it into her waistband. Without saying any unnecessary words, she seemed to think that it would be a waste of breath to talk to someone like the bully Kakashi who humiliated a girl. With a wave of her hand, a white paper tornado appeared.
" The Dance of the Shikigami: Obscuring the Sun."
A white paper tornado appeared. Despite being made of paper, it could form the shape of a tornado. Even Naruto couldn't help but feel a little nervous as the paper tornado gradually approached him, because the attraction emanating from this tornado was simply too terrifying.
Never underestimate the cutting power of paper. A seemingly fragile piece of paper can become a deadly weapon. Moreover, this is the Dance of the Shikigami released by Konan the Wanderer, whose power is beyond question. Seeing Naruto already caught in the paper tornado, Konan the Wanderer didn't look at him again and turned to leave with Sasuko.
After the two had moved a distance away, the paper tornado that had been maintaining its shape seemed to receive some kind of command and exploded. Of course, Naruto, who had been sucked into the paper tornado, took full damage from the explosion. When Naruto climbed out, he was covered in dust and dirt.
"Cough cough, damn it, I almost got blown up."
Naruto looked at the spot where Sasuke and the Konan the Wanderer had just left, feeling somewhat emotional. He was the one who sacrificed the most, wasn't he?
"Are you alright? You looked really scared."
After the Konan the Wanderer brought Sasuko to a safe place, she then went out to ask questions.
Sasuko just kept nodding, not daring to make a sound. He had just witnessed how ruthless this guy, who looked so much like Konan from Akatsuki, was. Even their fighting styles were the same, as if they were the same person. But if what Tobirama the Wanderer had said was true, how could this person be explained?
He remembered perfectly well that Konan was alive and well in the Shinobi World, but Sasuke couldn't figure it out no matter what he did, so he simply stopped thinking about it and decided to just ask Naruto when the time came.
That's right. Because of Naruto, Sasuke has developed the habit of asking Naruto directly instead of thinking things through. It's just that Naruto isn't around now, but that doesn't stop Naruto from having this idea.
Upon seeing Sasuko nod, the Konan the Wanderer smiled. Her smile was like the first ray of warm sunshine in early spring; though still a bit chilly, it warmed the heart and soul.
This left Sasuko completely dumbfounded, causing him to involuntarily back away.
The Konan the Wanderer blushed upon seeing Sasuko, only to find that the person she had rescued this time was even more interesting.
"Why aren't you saying anything? Are you shy? It's okay, there's no need to feel pressured here with me, and you don't need to be afraid of those who try to force you."
Sasuko stammered and hesitated for a long time before finally saying a sentence.
No, no.
"Um?"
Upon hearing Konan the Wanderer 'Sasuko words, Konan frowned slightly, her face showing deep thought.
"Why does your voice sound a bit rough? Did you hurt your throat when you were shouting just now?"
Sasuko was really looking for an excuse to back down, so he quickly nodded, afraid that if he admitted it too late, he would be discovered. He knew he was only slightly altering his appearance using the Transformation Technique and was still in his organic Sasuko form; if he were discovered, wouldn't that be disastrous?
When Konan the Wanderer saw that Sasuko had lowered her head again, she didn't think much of it and assumed that Sasuke was frightened and that's why she didn't dare to speak. So she left after settling Sasuko in.
Late at night, Sasuko took out the Flying Thunder God Kunai that Naruto had given him, infused it with Chakra, and summoned Naruto.
"I've chosen you. Come out, Naruto."
A Yellow Flash appeared, Naruto stood before Sasuko. He first surveyed the surroundings before speaking to Sasuko.
"How's it going, Zhuzi? Any discoveries?"
Sasuko could only shake his head helplessly. He hadn't found any valuable clues all afternoon. It seemed that the Konan the Wanderer wasn't staying here. This place was more like a refuge, built specifically for the women she had rescued.
Sasuko told Naruto all his guesses, then lay on the bed and did nothing. He really didn't want to cross-dress anymore; it was just too awkward. He'd almost lost his voice trying to gather information all day.
Right now, Sasuke just wanted to get out of this place as soon as possible; he didn't want to stay in this wretched place for even a second longer.
As for Konan the Wanderer, Naruto was looking for, she had already arrived at a cliff. In front of her stood an orange-haired man wearing a straw hat, seemingly waiting or perhaps looking at the scenery below the cliff.
"You've arrived?"
"Um."
"How's the matter going? Have you spotted any strangers?"
After thinking carefully for a moment, Konan the Wanderer shook her head.
"Nothing was found."
"Sigh, those strangers are the key to our victory. That guy has already noticed something's wrong with me, and I believe it won't be long before he sends someone to kill me."
Konan the Wanderer, wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by the man.
"Alright, take care too. I'm leaving now. I hope that when we meet again, you'll have news of someone from afar."
The man gave Konan the Wanderer a deep look before leaving, leaving her only with his receding figure...