Sasuke had always thought that it was not a happy thing for his current self to suddenly see an old friend from the past.

Just like when he met Naruto before, although he still feels nostalgic for the past, when their positions and goals become different, the so-called friends are just a big obstacle in his path. That being said, but when he saw this familiar figure, Sasuke didn't think about escaping and leaving, but just said hello lightly as before:

"It's Sakura, it's been a long time."

The tone was extremely flat, as if he had seen an old friend he had not seen for a long time, and he could not cause the slightest wave in his heart.

Sakura's pupils trembled a little, as if she couldn't believe that the scene in front of her was real, but when Sasuke spoke, she gradually regained her composure.

The Sasuke in front of him is real.

Although it is different from the past, and the temperament is more indifferent, there are some things that cannot be changed.

In order to achieve a certain goal, the strong will to fight against oneself is brewing in the eyes, buried, waiting for the moment of eruption.

"Well, it's been a long time, Sasuke."

Suppressing the tremor in her voice, Sakura didn't know what to say for a while, her head was empty, and the ghost sent her to say this.

The people who came and went seemed to be a little curious when they saw the two of them standing facing each other.

Sasuke didn't have that much interest in being watched, so he said to Sakura, "Let's go outside and talk." ”

As she spoke, she walked out of the door on her own, and Sakura slowed down a beat before she slowly followed, her breathing was short, and her eyes flashed, not knowing what she was thinking.

Sasuke stopped at the courtyard bench at the front of the building, where flowers and plants were planted, and the occasional wounded person could be seen walking in the evening.

Sakura sat on the bench with excitement and mixed feelings, and she had fantasized countless times about what she would have to say when she saw Sasuke again, as if she had endless words to say. But after actually seeing Sasuke, he couldn't think of anything.

"I heard about you when I was still at Orochimaru's place two years ago. The matter of fate is really wonderful, I didn't expect that we would meet in a place other than Konoha. ”

Sasuke sat on the bench, his eyes reflecting the scene of the courtyard, and he seemed to feel a little at the impermanence of fate.

"yes, yes, I didn't expect Sasuke to be here. But why haven't I seen you before? ”

Sakura's sitting posture was a little restrained, and there was a slight flustered tone in her tone.

In the morning, I was still talking to Haruka Hanami.,I'm going to the intelligence department to inquire about Sasuke.,But when I got off work in the afternoon.,I met me directly.。

Such a dramatic arrangement directly disrupted her arrangement and deployment. The surprise came so suddenly that she was unprepared.

In the face of Sakura's question, Sasuke also answered truthfully: "I have to work on Orochimaru's side because of some things, and I didn't arrive here until I finished my work, and I didn't arrive here yesterday." ”

"Orochimaru? I've heard people say it's Sasuke..... ＂

"Ah, it's my hand. He was originally a calculated target of the Oni Country, and it happened to be the time to close the net a while ago, so there was no need to keep him. ”

Sasuke's affirmative reply made Sakura's body tremble.

Some things I don't understand, the mysteries that are blocked in my heart, finally clear the clouds, and suddenly come to my senses. "Really? Sasuke, you've become so strong. ”

Being able to defeat Orochimaru, one of the three ninjas, Sakura can imagine Sasuke's strength at this time, which is already different from what it used to be.

"There, I also met Naruto." Sasuke spoke again.

"Naruto?"

Sakura's tone was a little surprised.

"Konoha seems to be aiming for Orochimaru as well, but it's a step too late. Although that guy's strength has become very strong, his attitude towards doing things doesn't seem to have changed from before, and he always has naïve ideas, which is really unbearable. ”

"I've heard before that he and the people of the Sand Hide have teamed up to defeat dangerous ninjas like the Red Sand Scorpion. Sure enough, both you and Naruto have grown a lot. ”

Thinking of this, Sakura clenched her fists, wondering how far her fists could reach now?

She's a few

years, although there was also combat training, but did not participate in any actual combat, basically soaked in the medical department.

The only time he was trained was to be sent by the top of the medical department to the western part of the original country, now the eastern stronghold of the country of ghosts, where he served as a military doctor for three months, and then he was transferred back and returned to work in the medical department.

Therefore, although she is essentially a medical ninja who saves lives, she also has a strong belief in her heart that she does not want to lose to men.

"Then again, what about Kakashi-sensei? Didn't he come back with you? I remember he came to Orochimaru with you, right? ”

Sakura asks the question, asking about Kakashi's whereabouts.

Come to think of it, she and Kakashi hadn't seen each other in a long time.

However, compared to Sasuke's defection to Konoha, Kakashi's defection to Konoha is even greater, which also makes Sakura's mood more complicated.

Over the years, she has borrowed the intelligence department of the Oni no Kuni, and she has also learned some things about Kakashi's past. The reason why he betrayed Konoha and assassinated the three generations of Hokage was simple - hatred.

His father, Hachiki Sakushige, died in the midst of Konoha's chaotic political struggle, so he wants to take revenge on Konoha's upper echelons and appease the hatred in his heart.

There is no more legitimate reason for an action in the name of revenge for me.

"He's still in Tanokuni, if you want to see him, he'll probably come back together in a few days, and that guy from Mizuki."

"Mizuki? Could it be Mizuki-sensei? ”

Sakura was surprised again and heard an unexpected name.

Mizuki, she naturally knows, an elite teacher with an excellent reputation and a very relaxed educational attitude in the former ninja school.

But then I heard that he committed something and defected to Konoha, which surprised the students who had been taught by him.

Even Sakura couldn't believe it when she heard the news at the time.

Now listening to Sasuke say this, the other party is probably also a nail planted by the Oni Country on Orochimaru's side. Thinking of this, the corners of Sakura's mouth couldn't help twitching.

"Well, that guy is cooperating with Kakashi in Tanokuni and seems to be transferring some people." Sasuke nodded.

Before you know it, as the sun sets, the street lamps in the courtyard begin to turn on, illuminating the surroundings and bringing a sense of softness.

Approaching summer, the evening breeze blowing is pleasant.

"So what's next..... Sasuke, you're probably not going to leave the country of demons, are you? Eventually, Sakura asked the question nervously.

"No, I won't be in the land of ghosts for long, and I still have important things to do."

Sasuke was silent for a moment, his black pupils were full of fierce color, so that Sakura, who was sitting next to him, could feel the dangerous aura on his body, and began to feel uneasy like a needle cushion.

"It's better to say that coming back from Orochimaru, my 'revenge' has just begun! ”®

"Whew..... Phew....."

In the darkened woods, there was the sound of heavy breathing.

On the trees next to it, a portable lamp is placed for lighting to illuminate the clearing.

A figure stood on the clearing, hunched on its back, wiping the sweat from its face while letting out a heavy gasping sound, looking at the several huge pits that appeared in front of him, and showing a satisfied smile.

At this moment, there was a snap, the sound of a tree branch being trampled on. "Who?"

At the behest of a figure in the clearing, a figure stepped out of the shadows behind the tree. The other party strolled with his hands in his trouser pockets and walked leisurely.

"Yo, good evening, Naruto."

"Uh, Shikamaru, why are you here?"

When Naruto saw the visitor, the vigilance in his eyes disappeared, and he straightened up slightly, wondering why Shikamaru had come to look for him at this time.

"Come and see how you're doing. However, I didn't expect you to work so hard and still practice so hard so late..... Besides, you're exaggerating. ”

Shikamaru couldn't help but smile bitterly as he looked at the many deep craters that appeared in front of him, like the huge craters that countless meteorites had fallen and bombarded.

He knew that Naruto was training new

technique, but this new technique, the power is too terrifying. I heard that a few months ago, Naruto successfully inflicted a heavy blow on the Red Sand Scorpion with a half-finished new technique. Naruto scratched his head, an embarrassed expression that he didn't know what to say.

"There's no way, this new technique is too difficult to cultivate, although I've mastered a little trick recently, but I think it will take a while to fully take shape."

Naruto spoke his speculation.

The cultivation difficulty of the Spiral Pill was originally a high-difficulty A.

As a result, the wind attribute chakra will be injected into it, and it will even be transformed into immortal magic later to further enhance the destructive power of ninjutsu, and I think it is not an easy thing to do.

"It's good to have faith." Shikamaru nodded, glanced around, and turned his gaze back to Naruto

Shang, said, "Speaking of which, I heard about this mission from Hokage-sama. Don't have the idea of being discouraged, after all, no one expected the intervention of the Ghost Country. ”

Thinking of this, Shikamaru couldn't help but feel sorry.

What a good opportunity this was, but because of the sudden intervention of the Oni Country, their side directly returned in vain.

And the worst thing is that he also learned that Sasuke was originally from the country of ghosts, and he took refuge under Orochimaru, which has the meaning of being a spy. Not only that, but even the person who originally deduced that Kakashi was Orochimaru, the position of this speculation became ambiguous.

In other words, the already powerful Oni no Kuni will become stronger and stronger in this operation, which is not a good thing for the enemy Konoha by no means.

"I've seen this kind of thing for a long time, as long as I can meet Sasuke, I'll be content." Naruto said so.

But Shikamaru still heard helplessness and chagrin in his tone. Shikamaru stared at Naruto.

"What's wrong, Shikamaru?" Naruto blinked in confusion.

"No, nothing. In fact, after this mission, I have always had a bad premonition in my heart. Shikamaru expressed his inner uneasiness.

"Bad premonition?"

"What do you think Sasuke will do next?"

Shikamaru continued to look into Naruto's eyes and asked. Naruto's heart fluttered.

"This kind of thing ....."

"Actually, Naruto, you understand, it's just that you don't want to think about it. However, the current situation does not allow us to procrastinate, and it is better to be firm up earlier if we have made some decisions. Sasuke: He's likely to ..... next No, he will definitely attack Konoha and take revenge! ”

Shikamaru stared at Naruto's blue pupils, and from his eyes, Shikamaru saw the sourness and bitterness. Obviously, Naruto also understood this truth.

It's just that, as Shikamaru said, he doesn't want to think in this direction...... Or rather, subconsciously avoid such a correct answer.

..... Isn't there any other way, Shikamaru? ”

Naruto lowered his head and clenched his fists, his heart still hesitating.

"His revenge will not stop until one of our sides falls completely." Shikamaru shattered Naruto's unrealistic illusions.

"Really? Doesn't it work? ”

Naruto raised his head and looked at the night sky, his blue eyes reflecting the cold moonlight, not knowing what was going on in his heart.

Shikamaru nodded, reluctant to say more, and turned to leave the place, disappearing into the shadows of the trees. 7:30 p.m.

"I've worked hard for you in the report matter. Lu Jiu, that guy really didn't misunderstand anyone, although you are still young, but your ability to do things is still quite good. ”

In the Hokage's office, where the lights were not extinguished, Tsunade's voice of appreciation was heard.

Although the mission of exterminating Orochimaru failed, and most of the ninjas and shadows of Yunyin and Shayin left one after another, the middle ninja exam still needs to be continued.

After taking the information report made by Shikamaru, Tsunade sorted it out a little, and put it aside with satisfaction, waiting for it to be distributed tomorrow.

"Where, thanks to the help of Shayin's Kaminobu Temari, otherwise I wouldn't have done it so quickly." Shikamaru replied modestly.

"If only the young ninjas in the village were as trouble-free as you." "If they're all like me, Konoha should be finished."

Shikamaru didn't dare to follow Tsunade's train of thought, and a drop of cold sweat flowed down his face. Immediately, he straightened his face and reported to Tsunade:

"Just now, I went to Naruto's for a walk." "Oh? Do you want to do psychological counseling? Tsunade became intrigued.

Shikamaru shook his head.

"Naruto isn't that vulnerable, and to this extent he can survive on his own. I just wanted to confirm what he was thinking, but it didn't work. ”

"Is it because of Sasuke Uchiha?"

Tsunade picked up the glass and took a sip of water, leaning his back back on the seat. "Hokage-sama is really discerning."

"It's not a good thing for a ninja to be too emotional."

"That's right, the rationality and sensibility of ninjas should be balanced, otherwise they will suffer a lot in battle, and even bring the risk of death to themselves." Shikamaru admitted this point of view, and then changed his words: "However, in this world, there should be no one who can really balance this. ”

"Are you trying to excuse Naruto?"

"No, I want to plead with Hokage-sama for one thing." Shikamaru's expression became serious.

Tsunade was silent for a moment. "Tell me about it."

"I want to lead the team to kill Sasuke myself."

Shikamaru's words were astonishing, his eyes revealing unprecedented determination, as well as a killing intent as cold as winter. "Naruto, he doesn't know what you think."

Tsunade continued to drink water, his eyes looking out the window at the dimly lit night market, questioning, but sure Shikamaru hadn't revealed anything to Naruto.

Shikamaru nodded and said, "If he knows what I think, he will definitely find a way to stop it." So, I wanted to kill Sasuke before he attacked Konoha. ”

"Are you sure that Sasuke will attack Konoha?"

Tsunade put down the cup in his hand and looked Shikamaru in the eye.

"You don't need to ask about it, you can guess it, don't you? Besides, I think Hokage-sama you're already making relevant preparations. ”

If it's just Sasuke Uchiha, it's not worth Konoha to deal with with so much fanfare.

However, Uchiha Sasuke is now backed by the country of ghosts, and if the country of ghosts supports Uchiha Sasuke in his revenge operation, then things will become extremely tricky, and it will no longer be Uchiha Sasuke's personal revenge action.

Taking precautions, Shikamaru believes that Tsunade is already working on corresponding countermeasures. "It's not a good path to carry everything alone." Tsunade sighed, unwilling for Shikamaru to make this choice.

"But now I have chosen the solution, and besides, I don't have the time to wait any longer." ”.... So, what about after that? ”

"After that?"

"After killing Sasuke, will you also get rid of Sakura and Kakashi?" “..... Be. ”

Dreadnought and Tsunade looked at each other, and Shikamaru didn't hide his thoughts.

"Sarutobi-sensei arranged for you to contact Naruto and include him in the group, which seems to be the wrong decision."

Tsunade suddenly uttered these words that made Shikamaru stunned.

In the past, in order to take care of Naruto's daily life and cultivate the connection between Naruto and the village, he needed a peer who was smart enough to guide him, and that person was Shikamaru.

"No, the third generation of him-"

"Boy from the Nara family, I'm the Hokage now. I won't agree to this, you don't have the right to carry everything by yourself. ”

"I know, but if it goes on like this, Naruto, and the village......" "An Uchiha Sasuke, it's not enough to be afraid!"

Tsunade's expression froze.

"But it's not Sasuke's problem alone now, I'm sure that the Oni Country will definitely find an opportunity to intervene then."

"Is that all you have to say?" "I would like to implore Hokage-sama to answer." Shikamaru bent down and made a solemn request. "Raise your head."

As Tsunade's words fell, Shikamaru raised his head again.

"You know what? You are now more and more like a person in my eyes. Tsunade's tone softened, and he let out a long breath.

"Like a person?" "Shimura Danzo."

As soon as the name came out, Shikamaru's expression was stunned and fell silent.

class

The hand stared into Shikamaru's eyes, and there, she saw a deep darkness. ®

"Hey, Shikamaru, this way!"

In the meatball shop that was open on the side of the road, there was a loud voice from Ino, which made Shikamaru, who was about to go home, suddenly stop and look towards the inside of the meatball shop.

He saw Ino waving to him, and Ding Ji seemed to be there too.

Shikamaru thought for a moment, then turned around and walked into the Maruko shop, walking towards the table where Ino and Dingji were. When I walked here, I found that in addition to Ino and Dingji, there were two other people sitting here.

It's Sakai and Hinoko of the seventh class.

After lingering on Sakai's face for a moment, Shikamaru asked suspiciously, "Why are you here?" ”

"I happened to meet on the way, so we came in together for dinner. Then again, Shikamaru, you're still hanging out so late, are you in a hurry to endure the exam? ”

Ino asked first, and patted the empty seat next to him for Shikamaru to sit down. Shikamaru didn't refuse either, and sat down directly.

"Yes, although the exam hasn't started yet, the burden on my body is not light at all, and I'm almost exhausted for a while."

"I've only been doing it for a few days and I've started complaining, it's really worthy of you Shikamaru." Ino complained.

The preparation for the Zhongnin exam didn't start for a few days, so she was tired and made her speechless.

"Well, although it's only been a few days, the workload is too much, and this time it's a joint exam, and it's more busy than usual."

Shikamaru explained, then picked up a string of three-color balls and ate them.

He has been busy until now, he hasn't even eaten dinner, and he is just here to solve it, so there is no need to go home and eat some leftovers.

"Speaking of which, did you really run into Sasuke on this mission?"

Ino also picked up the balls and ate them, and her eyes fell on Sakai and Hinoko, asking about it.

"Yes, Ino senpai, but I didn't meet directly, and Sakai and I were stopped by the people of the Oni Country."

Hinoko thought about it and said.

Sakai smiled and didn't say anything, just quietly eating the balls, as if the failure of the previous mission did not cause too many waves in his heart.

"Sasuke, I guess there's no way to come back."

Ino's tone became sad and decadent, and he didn't even have the desire to eat meatballs. "Isn't that obvious? He's already Konoha's enemy. Shikamaru said calmly.

"That's why I feel distressed."

Ino scratched his hair, feeling his brain in a mess and unable to think. "Ino, you're really reluctant to miss Sasuke."

Ding Ci smiled.

"I want you to be nosy. Compared to me, you better think more about yourself, eat so much, and be careful that you can't find a girlfriend. ”

Ino glared at Ding Ji viciously.

"It's good to have this kind of thing with fate, Dad said that plump men are more attractive." Ding Ci went down one pill after another, eating and drinking happily.

The corners of Ino's mouth twitched, but he didn't speak.

Soon, the meal was finished, and Ino took the initiative to pay the bill. Everyone chatted for a while at the door of the meatball shop and went home. "Sakai."

"Is there something wrong?"

Sakai found that Shikamaru did not leave, but had been following him, which made Sakai very curious, and he didn't know why the other party was following him.

Although the other party and Naruto are very familiar, the relationship between himself and the other party is actually not familiar.

Shikamaru hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "If I'm not mistaken, you're a subordinate of Shimura Danzo." ”

Sakai stared at Shikamaru and didn't speak. "There's something I'd like to ask you for help with." "Things?"

The smile on Sakai's face disappeared, and there was a hint of scrutiny in his eyes. "I want to go and see Shimura Danzo, so I need your introduction."