The clues must be dealt with!
Araki started a fire with flint and burned two planks of wood on the ground, just like lighting a campfire in the wild. At the same time, he was always on guard, controlling the size of the flames and being prepared to extinguish them at any time.
Once the wooden planks had burned into black charcoal, he immediately used Water Release Ninjutsu to extinguish the fire completely, leaving no future problems.
After all, this is the outskirts of Konoha.
The forest is lush and verdant.
Safety awareness is essential.
It must not cause a wildfire.
After Araki finished processing the planks, the wild beasts in the forest began to gather, so he immediately broke away and headed towards Konoha.
Pass through the barrier and enter the village.
Araki returns to his home.
Half an hour later.
Araki returned to his front door. He knocked gently, briefly stated his name to Kushina a hint, and then took out his key to open the door.
"I'm back!"
Araki immediately spoke up, and just as he opened the door, he suddenly felt a shadow dart out from inside and hug him tightly.
This person was Kushina.
Kushina didn't say a word, she just held Araki like that, and all the worry and fear she had felt in the past few days suddenly vanished.
Seeing Araki return safely, all worries became insignificant.
Araki stood at the door, quietly feeling the embrace and the softness pressing against him, without saying a word.
Everything is understood without words.
This state lasted for approximately three minutes.
Kushina finally calmed down, released Araki, lowered her head slightly, and nervously clutched the hem of her clothes with both hands. Her cheeks were flushed with embarrassment, and she dared not look up into Araki's eyes.
Even she herself didn't know why she suddenly became so bold; she was just acting on instinct, and afterwards she felt ashamed.
Now her head was bowed to her chest, her heart filled with anxiety, constantly guessing what Araki would say, and she was filled with unease.
But...
She couldn't suppress her emotions.
After hesitating for three seconds, she suddenly raised her head, a hint of determination showing on her shy face, and asked crucially, " Araki, you weren't in any danger, were you?"
wrong!
How could there be no danger!
Kushina immediately realized how incredibly stupid her question had been.
He quickly changed his tune.
I mean, are you alright?
Kushina finished speaking, she shook her head, thinking that since she was here, nothing must have happened. What kind of talk was that?
Just as she was about to change her mind again...
Araki gently patted her shoulder, silencing her.
"This isn't the place to talk. Let's go inside and discuss this. I'm not leaving tonight; I'll sleep at home."
Araki said with a serious expression, "The corridor is not a place to talk. I understand the principle that walls have ears."
Having just gone through something like this, he needed to calm down and think things through carefully. Home was undoubtedly the best place, and since he had already asked Might Duy for leave, there was no need for him to cultivate tonight.
Think about it carefully...
After arriving in the ninja world.
Araki rarely got a proper night's sleep.
He used to catch up on sleep during the day at the Ninja Academy, but later, the green Chakra provided him with energy, making him feel refreshed and invigorated, so he didn't need to sleep at all.
There haven't been any problems in the past six months.
But even the most skilled curler will get bored after curling like this for a long time. Taking a break now and then is just to prepare for curling even more next time.
Of course, there was another reason: he didn't know how many teams the Kumogakure ninja had sent into the Konoha. If more people came at night, Kushina would be in great danger.
Araki is a decisive person.
One should either not do anything to save lives, standing by and watching someone die without offering assistance, thus avoiding any karmic consequences.
Either go all the way and hold onto this favor firmly in your hands.
The worst thing is to do something halfway through, which is a waste of effort and may even have the opposite effect.
That's all.
Araki went straight into the house.
"Ah?!"
Kushina's face flushed bright red instantly, the redness spreading upwards to her ears, even her earlobes, and down her neck. Her body temperature rose sharply, making her feel hot and her mouth even became dry.
"You... you said... you wanted to... sleep at home?!"
Kushina's eyes became flustered, and she seemed somewhat at a loss. Her inner emotions were extremely complex, and a hint of anticipation gradually emerged amidst her shyness.
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"Yes!"
Araki nodded and walked straight in, oblivious to Kushina's change, his mind still preoccupied with the matter at hand.
"I have eliminated all the invaders from Kumogakure!"
I think they're targeting you!
"I don't know if there are any other Kumogakure ninja in the village right now!"
"So staying here with you is the safest option!"
Araki explained one point after another. After finishing his explanation, he went straight into the house, put the ninja tool bag inside, and began to think about how to decorate the room.
After all, ninjas are well-versed in the art of sneak attacks and assassinations.
If any ninja from Kumogakure come here, they won't harm Kushina; she's a target to be captured alive.
But that's dangerous for him!
When Araki put himself in Araki's shoes, he thought that if he were to carry out such a mission, Araki would definitely kill himself first, because he would be too much of a hindrance.
This assassination prevention arrangement isn't actually protecting Kushina, but rather protecting himself. However, whatever he does now, whatever his purpose, he'll arrange it all under the guise of protecting Kushina.
It's not unreasonable to try and increase our favorability, is it?
You can't do a good deed and not leave your name!
Keeping a low profile is one thing.
You should always take advantage of any opportunity you can.
only...
Araki was unaware that his favorability rating had skyrocketed!
"Stay with... stay with me..."
Kushina's breathing became rapid, her parched lips made her stutter, and her heart pounded wildly. She dared not imagine what might happen in the long night.
If he...
Um...
Should I agree?
ah!
hateful!
What am I thinking?!
Kushina felt her cheeks turn even redder, her head spinning as if she'd drunk several kilograms of fake alcohol, and she suddenly felt slightly tipsy.
She could no longer hear Araki's words about the ninjas of Kumogakure.
Are those things important?
It doesn't matter at all!
The important thing is that Araki said he wanted to sleep at home!
Keep in mind that this tiny house only has one bedroom!
She's been living here for six months now, and Araki has never appeared at night, which makes her feel very safe when she sleeps.
But...
Araki is sleeping at home today!
This... this...
Kushina's mind became increasingly confused as she thought about it. If it were when she had just moved in, she definitely wouldn't have agreed, but now she couldn't bring herself to say a single word of refusal, and even felt a tiny bit of anticipation in her heart.
what to do?
what do I do?
If he wants...
Should I refuse or just agree?
Wouldn't that seem too forward?
Should we go along with it like the book describes, half-heartedly agreeing?