Naruto: I, Naruto, don't want to try anymore.

Chapter 20 A mental illness requires a mental cure

They found an izakaya (Japanese pub) and entered the store without any fuss. The staff then arranged for them to stay in a private room with tatami mats.

"What would you like to drink?"

"Fruit juice and beer, both cold, and grilled chicken skewers..."

Naruto picked up the menu and ordered some food and drinks that seemed safe bets.

Because Naruto, the "adult," was with her, Fuuka Koyuki didn't attract anyone's attention.

Soon, the staff brought the drinks, placing the beer next to Naruto and the juice in front of Kazahana Koyuki.

Once all the dishes were served, the two exchanged a glance and silently swapped their beer and juice.

The girl opened a can of beer, took a sip, and stuck out her tongue.

"It doesn't taste good..."

"It would be strange if it tasted good."

Fuuka Koyuki's reaction was not unexpected to Naruto.

"You talk as if you've actually drunk it..."

Feng Hua Xiaoxue pouted, feeling looked down upon.

I actually drank it, but that was in my past life…

Naruto didn't argue with her, and picked up a skewer of chicken and ate it by himself.

How to describe the taste?

It tastes pretty good, salty with a hint of sweetness. It might be even better with some chili.

The same goes for other foods; even the fried tempura didn't taste very good, not as good as Ino's mom's.

As for whether it would be a bit much to eat a meal paid for by one girl while thinking about another, Naruto hadn't considered that at all.

Fuuka Koyuki didn't eat much; she ate and drank a few bites and then stopped, resting her chin on her hand and watching Naruto eat.

"Speaking of which, why don't you like Konoha? With your looks, you should be very popular, right?"

Feng Hua Xiaoxue suddenly spoke, her eyes full of curiosity.

"Actually, it's quite the opposite..."

Naruto's mouth was stuffed full of food, his cheeks puffed out like a hamster's: "My reputation is so good that it's no exaggeration to say I can stop a child from crying."

"Did you do something?"

"Perhaps it's because he's handsome? After all, handsome people are rare in this world, so it's inevitable that they will be envied."

Feng Hua Xiaoxue rolled her eyes. This guy is such a waste of his mouth.

Although she was unhappy with Naruto's glib attitude, she became increasingly curious.

The profession of ninja is mysterious to most ordinary people, but Kazama Koyuki is, after all, a princess, and she also needs to know some basic knowledge about ninjas when filming, so she does have some basic knowledge.

She wasn't sure how strong Naruto was, but she figured that someone his age who could use ninjutsu must have some talent.

She's good-looking and talented, so why isn't she popular?

Just then, a commotion broke out outside the door, and three Konoha ninjas walked into the shop, chatting and laughing.

All three were dressed in the same uniform: dark blue undershirts, green Chunin vests, and headbands with the Konoha insignia.

"They're Konoha ninjas..."

Fuuka Koyuki quickly reminded Naruto, who had his back to them.

Naruto simply said "oh" without turning his head.

Feng Hua Xiao Xue asked nervously, "Aren't you worried?"

Naruto remained calm: "If anyone should be worried, it should be them. You might also need to worry a little, but I definitely don't need to worry."

Why?

"Because even if they find me, they can't do anything to me, but if I get angry, they'll all die, and then you'll become an accomplice."

Feng Hua Xiaoxue rolled her eyes. She realized that this guy never told the truth.

After all, in the normal understanding of people, no matter how talented a five-year-old child is, he could not possibly be a match for three adult ninjas.

Three Konoha ninjas sat down next to the two men, ordered their food with practiced ease, and seemed to be regulars at this restaurant.

As soon as the wine was served, the three of them started chatting while holding their glasses.

"It's been a long time since I've been to the City of Fire. It's as lively as ever..."

"The last time I was here was about half a year ago, I think it was during the mission to the Land of Grass?"

"Well... those nobles in the country don't usually have anything important to do. At most, they're on guard duty, or walking their dogs or looking for their cats..."

"It's true! Thinking about it that way, it really is peaceful here, haha..."

"Maybe in a while..."

"How so?"

"Idiot, have you forgotten our mission? To find clues about that child..."

"Ah, that demon... Naruto...?"

Upon hearing this name, the three unconsciously lowered their voices, but Kazama Koyuki still keenly noticed Naruto's name.

She looked at Naruto and found him completely unmoved.

Seeing this, Fuuka Koyuki tiptoed to Naruto's side, hoping to hear the three's conversation more clearly.

Naruto glanced at her, but the girl turned her head away, feigning composure.

"I never imagined that the brat everyone called the fox demon for three years would actually be..."

"Hello!"

"Uh, sorry, sorry..."

The ninja patted his head and gave an awkward smile.

Feng Hua Xiaoxue, who was standing to the side, was so anxious that she almost jumped up and hit him on the head!

What could it be?

You better finish what you're saying!

"It's just about finding clues, and he's just a kid. Isn't this making a big fuss? So many people have been sent out, and conflicts are strictly prohibited..."

"Don't forget what he's wearing..."

"Well... in the end, it's just that the higher-ups are the ones who are causing trouble, but we're the ones who are suffering."

"Exactly, and there's no way to find him. I've heard that the kid has already mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique, which is the signature move of the Fourth Hokage."

Feng Hua Xiaoxue fell silent, but from the faint conversation, several useful pieces of information could be gleaned.

Naruto did indeed escape, and Konoha was indeed conducting a thorough search for clues about him.

Naruto's identity is also very special, related to something that resides within him, and he likely has another identity as well…

His identity is truly a mystery. I never expected that the kid I met by chance on the street would have such a mysterious background.

Kazeka returned to her seat and stared at Naruto, lost in thought.

So, you escaped too...

Then you should be able to understand me, right?

Recalling the night she fled her homeland in such a sorry state, Feng Hua Xiaoxue's eyes darkened.

The shadow cast by the raging waves was so deep that she couldn't muster any will to resist; only one word filled her mind: escape!

Escape far away, to a place where no one knows you.

The Land of Snow and all that doesn't matter anymore!

I... just want to live.

"You seem to have found some inexplicable resonance somewhere?"

Naruto, who had been engrossed in eating, suddenly raised his eyelids: "Hatred, sorrow, fear—your emotions are affecting the taste of the food."

Feng Hua Xiaoxue lowered her head gloomily, lost in internal strife: "It's none of your business..."

Seeing this, Naruto shook his head slightly and said nothing more.

Inner wounds cannot be healed in a few words, as can be seen from Feng Hua Xiaoxue's fear of Feng Hua Nutao in the original work.

She firmly believes that the raging waves are the strongest, so powerful that they are invincible, and cannot be resolved simply by demonstrating your strength.

A mental illness requires a mental cure…

Unable to shake off her cowardice, even if Naruto helped her a thousand times, it would be as if he hadn't helped at all.

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