Naruto: Experience Pain, Start by Copying the Entire Shinobi World

Qianxuan felt as if he were lying on a cloud.

No, it's more comfortable than the clouds.

It was a touch that was hard to describe in words—soft, warm, and with just the right amount of elasticity.

A faint scent lingered around his nose, a blend of herbal fragrance and a young girl's natural scent, like a calming incense that completely relaxed his tense nerves.

He knew where his pillow was.

I also know that I was already awake.

But if I were to open my eyes to such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, then my life would have been wasted.

Qianxuan continued to maintain steady breathing, remaining motionless, perfectly playing the role of a "peaceful corpse".

He even subtly and extremely carefully adjusted the position of his head, burying his cheeks even deeper into that gentle embrace.

Yes, perfect.

Just as Qian Xuan was preparing to lie there forever, a pair of soft little hands gently brushed aside the stray hairs on his forehead, the movement as tender as if they were handling a rare treasure.

Qianxuan's heart skipped a beat.

she knows.

She knew I was awake.

Now, it would be shameless to keep pretending.

Qianxuan's eyelashes trembled, and then slowly, pretending to have just woken up from a deep coma, he opened his eyes.

He blinked blankly at first, then his gaze slowly focused.

What came into view was Lin's gentle and serene profile, her long eyelashes casting a faint shadow on her cheeks, and a faint smile playing at the corners of her lips.

Their eyes met, and an awkward silence filled the air.

Qian Xuan coughed lightly, trying to break the silence. He sat up, pretended to casually stretch his neck, and then spoke in what he thought was a very natural tone.

"The weather is so nice."

Lin's smile deepened. She raised her head, glanced at the top of the tent, then turned back, her clear eyes looking at Qian Xuan as if she were watching a silly child.

"Senior, it's a cloudy day today."

The atmosphere inside the tent became even more awkward.

Qianxuan felt his cheeks getting hot.

He could only continue making small talk:

"Um... how long was I unconscious?"

"Not long, just over an hour."

As Lin spoke, she got up, picked up the kettle next to her, poured a glass of warm water, and handed it to him.

Everyone is very worried about you.

Qianxuan took the water glass, took a sip, and moistened his dry throat.

The two chatted casually, from the battle situation at the front lines to Konoha's ramen.

Just when Qianxuan thought this awkward chapter was finally over, Lin suddenly changed the subject.

"By the way, senior."

"Um?"

"Are you with Lady Tsunade?"

"puff--"

Qian Xuan almost spat out the mouthful of water he had just taken a sip of.

He turned his head sharply to look at Lin, whose face still wore that harmless, gentle smile, but her eyes were sparkling with gossip.

Before Qianxuan could figure out how to answer, Lin's next sentence followed.

"I heard from the villagers that you've recently acquired several new titles, senior."

"You're a perverted foot fetishist, aren't you?"

Qianxuan's face darkened.

He now seriously suspects that Kushina has planted radio stations throughout the entire Hidden Leaf Village, broadcasting her glorious deeds 24 hours a day.

"Let me correct that."

Qianxuan put down his water glass and looked at Lin with a serious expression.

"It's foot fetishism, not perversion. It's an appreciation of art; you wouldn't understand."

Lin said "Oh" in a drawn-out tone, her expression clearly saying, "I understand, I understand everything."

Qianxuan felt that the more he tried to explain, the worse it got, so he simply gave up struggling.

"As for Tsunade..."

He sighed, a complex expression on his face.

"We're officially together now."

"Is that so?"

Lin keenly grasped this word.

Qianxuan pursed his lips, inwardly cursing wildly.

Doesn't that count?

I've done everything I should have done, and I've also done things I shouldn't have done.

That crazy woman slept with him and had her fun, but then she turned her back on him and wouldn't even give him a proper title.

What am I now?

Konoha's number one gigolo and secret lover?

That bastard woman!

Just as Qianxuan was about to pour out his grievances to Lin, accusing Tsunade of such a "heartless" and despicable act.

The tent flap was suddenly flung open with a "whoosh".

"Lin! Has Senior Qianxuan woken up yet? I have something to tell you, Clan Chief Fugaku just now..."

Obito burst in, making a ruckus. He was halfway through his sentence when he saw Sengen sitting up, and his eyes lit up instantly.

Behind him followed Kakashi, who always had his arms crossed and a dead fish-like look in his eyes.

"Senior Qianxuan! You're awake!"

Obito rushed over in three strides, his face full of admiration.

"You were so cool just now! You single-handedly saved so many people! You're way more amazing than Kakashi, that fake genius!"

Kakashi, who was walking in, paused.

Qianxuan breathed a sigh of relief as he looked at the two lively characters.

The savior has come.

He quickly stood up, put his arm around Obito's shoulder, and put on that familiar, smug smile again, successfully changing the subject.

"Of course! Don't you know who I am?"

He patted Obito's chest.

"Don't just be envious, kid. Learn from me, and you can be this handsome someday."

"Really?!"

Obito's eyes shone even brighter.

"That's true, but..."

Qian Xuan abruptly changed the subject, his gaze falling on Kakashi, a malicious smile playing on his lips.

"As for your aptitude, it seems to be a little bit lacking compared to Kakashi."

"nonsense!"

Obito instantly bristled, pointing his finger at Kakashi's nose.

"I'm the most talented one! I'm no longer the bottom of the class! Clan Chief Fugaku said that the moment I awakened my Sharingan, I had two tomoe, truly a genius that the Uchiha clan sees only once in a century!"

Kakashi glanced at him, then silently took a step to the side, keeping his distance from this idiot.

Lin looked at the three lively characters in front of her and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

The tent was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

The awkwardness and ambiguity from just now were completely washed away.