I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 304 The Awkward Gathering of Class 7

Hospital, ward.

"Shikamaru, you!"

At this moment, Naruto stared wide-eyed at the crimson stain on the bed, his face turning green, and he almost collapsed on the spot.

"Naruto! You bastard!"

At this moment, Nara Shikamaru spoke weakly and angrily, painfully pulling up his pants. Now, when he walked, his legs were spread apart, and he trembled uncontrollably.

The messy room is proof enough.

Just then, the ward door was suddenly pushed open, and before anyone could enter, Uchiha Sasuke's proud voice could be heard.

"Naruto, Kakashi-sensei has announced that Team 7 will have a gathering tonight..."

Suddenly, Uchiha Yoru Sasuke's throat seemed to be squeezed, and his usual aloofness completely broke down. He stared at the scene in stunned disbelief.

Naruto's acorn was still stained with blood, and the ward was filled with traces of blood from the battle. At that moment, Nara Shikamaru was trembling as he pulled up his pants and sat on the bed leg.

There was also a smell of feces in the air.

Instantly, Sasuke Uchiha's usual aloofness vanished, his face turning bright red, and he began to stammer.

"Um...I...I have something to do, sorry to bother you, I didn't see anything, no..."

As if he had seen a horrifying scene, Uchiha Sasuke ran out in a panic, leaving the patients and medical staff in the corridor looking puzzled.

Just then, a female medical worker came over and glanced at the scene out of curiosity, when a piercing scream suddenly echoed throughout the entire hospital.

"what!"

Seeing this, Naruto Uzumaki jumped out of the window and fled in a disheveled state, which further confirmed his guilty conscience.

Abandoned, Shikamaru cried out in frustration, "Naruto, don't leave me all alone!"

He's so frustrated! If you're going to run away, at least take him with you! What kind of behavior is this? It's outrageous!

"Naruto!"

Shikamaru screamed as he watched Naruto escape through the broken window, his eyes bloodshot and filled with resentment.

That same day, a rumor circulated in the hospital that the young patriarch of the Nara clan was a homosexual.

Some people suddenly realized why the young clan leader wasn't bothered by losing just two ounces of meat; it turned out he had been disliking it for a long time.

Meanwhile, in this distorted ninja world, ninjas have been carrying out killing missions for many years, and some of their psychological darkness has become twisted. When they heard this news, many people secretly and unintentionally came into contact with this young man.

After all, there are quite a few people who develop this kind of hobby due to their dark and twisted psychology.

However, this kind of psychological distortion is not acknowledged or recognized, and can only develop in secret.

Nara Shikamaru had no idea that this incident would later attract the attention of many disgusting people, with one person secretly approaching him and getting intimate with him, including a man with a big beard, which infuriated him.

At this moment, Nara Shikamaru lay on the operating table with dull, lifeless eyes.

After treating the wounds, Kabuto shook his head and said, "Be more careful next time. Don't be so hasty. You've torn both sides open. And this person was too barbaric. It's all red and swollen."

"However, the wound has been stitched up. Just pay attention to disinfection in the future, and avoid spicy food and alcohol recently."

As the medical ninja continued his incessant admonitions, a single tear of utter despair rolled down Nara Shikamaru's cheek.

"By the way, someone saw a little red-haired girl covering her face and running away outside the door, and it seemed like she was saying something."

At this moment, Kabuto Yakushi, seemingly lost in thought, suddenly remembered something and exclaimed in realization, "That's right, this little girl is a liar! They're all big liars!"

"Hey, you young people."

Yakushi Kabuto seemed to understand, but he still shook his head and sighed.

This is practically irrefutable proof; you two messed around and deceived that young girl's feelings.

At this moment, Nara Shikamaru was filled with frustration. He really didn't expect Naruto to be so impatient. But thinking about it, it made sense. Naruto had been proficient in the Sexy Jutsu since he was a child, and he was definitely gifted in this area.

Unfortunately, his calculations went awry, and he got himself into trouble. When Sakura discovered this, she was undoubtedly shocked and furious.

They believed that he had deceived the other party.

"I!"

Shikamaru tried to explain in a hoarse voice, but Kabuto Yakushi, standing beside him, smiled and pushed up his glasses. "No need to explain, I understand. Don't worry, I won't discriminate against you."

"Besides, we doctors have encountered many people like you, so don't worry."

Kabuto Yakushi, the culprit behind all this, smiled broadly and slowly took out a bottle of medicine, handing it to Shikamaru.

"This is medicine to speed up your recovery."

At this moment, Nara Shikamaru felt as if he was only a real person in front of the medical ninja Kabuto Yakushi, and his heart was filled with a mixture of emotions.

He might feel a little regretful about losing two ounces of meat, but once the matter got out, he finally felt the pressure of public opinion.

"Um, will this have any impact on my future?"

Seeing Nara Shikamaru's question, Kabuto Yakushi calmly said, "Because of the lack of... pills, male hormones decrease, and since you are in your developmental stage, it may have some impact."

"But don't worry, it won't have much of an impact on ninjas. The biggest changes will be that their voices will become a little higher and sharper, and they won't grow beards."

"These are all physical issues, but the most important thing is the psychological one!"

"Psychologically?" Nara Shikamaru looked surprised, as if asking what that meant.

Yakushi Kabuto nodded and chuckled, "That's right, it's psychological. To put it another way, people generally only have the first time and countless times."

"In your case, if you only had these desires and thoughts before taking any action, it's fine. But if you've tried it the first time..."

"I! I was forced!" Nara Shikamaru hurriedly explained, while Yakushi Kabuto nodded with a smile.

"I know that whether people are forced into it or not, they are born with curiosity. After trying it for the first time, many people fall into this trap because of their curiosity."

"Of course, there are also those with strong wills, so it depends on the individual. After all, this is also a way to vent emotions, especially for ninjas who are on missions all year round, the pressure they feel is unimaginable."

Kabuto Yakushi's unbiased approach, analyzing the situation from the perspective of a pure medical ninja, immediately filled Nara Shikamaru with gratitude.

"Thank you. So, if I want to change it, is there any way I can do so?"

Although Nara Shikamaru was grateful, he still did not want to sink into depravity. He had heard about such things within his clan, but he absolutely did not want to do them in secret himself.

"way?"

Kabuto lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then hesitated before saying, "I've heard that some people, in order to reverse their psychological changes, will use their strong willpower to seek out geisha..."

Thank you!

Nara Shikamaru thanked him respectfully and left the hospital that same night. After all, he already felt ashamed, as he was already reluctant to deal with such a troublesome matter.

……

That night, at Q BBQ restaurant.

Kakashi Hatake scratched his head, noticing that something was off about the atmosphere.

"Well, Naruto is going to train with Jiraiya-sama in a couple of days, Sasuke is going to train with Orochimaru-sama, and even Sakura is training in medical ninjutsu with Yakushi Nonou. The three of you are all going your separate ways. So, how come you're all having your Team 7 reunion tonight...?"

Kakashi looked on in confusion, only to see Sakura awkwardly lowering her head, her toes clenched tightly, as if she wanted to disappear into a crack in the ground.

She really didn't expect that two men in the ward could get together, and it seemed that senior Yakushi Kabuto had kindly given her some advice.

Sasuke Uchiha was equally embarrassed, but his embarrassment was more of a desire to stay away from Naruto Uzumaki, as if he would get dirty, and his behavior showed disgust, but his eyes were filled with embarrassment.

After all, as a ninja, it's already good enough that he doesn't discriminate against this kind of people. How could he possibly treat Naruto the same way he used to?

Uchiha Sasuke came tonight purely out of necessity, and it was incredibly awkward.

A hint of sadness and sorrow welled up in Naruto's eyes. He had given his first time to Shikamaru, and it was so wild and unrestrained.

Even though he's usually oblivious, Naruto Uzumaki can still get hurt.

"Sasuke, believe me, you've misunderstood me."

In the awkward atmosphere, Naruto looked at Sasuke expectantly and tried to explain, but Sasuke quickly nodded, "Yes, yes, I believe you. I misunderstood you."

Suddenly, Sasuke Uchiha changed the subject, looking at Kakashi and asking, "Kakashi-sensei, when is Gaara coming?"

Just then, the curtain was lifted, and Gaara, with the character for "love" tattooed on his forehead, arrived. He first bowed respectfully to Kakashi and said, "Kakashi, Jonin."

Looking at Gaara, Kakashi smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Everyone's here, please sit down."

"Let me explain first, our Class 7 has not disbanded. It's just that your talents would be wasted if you were to carry out missions for a long time, so we've arranged for you to train."

"However, Naruto is unable to participate in Team 7's mission for the time being because he is following Jiraiya-sama, and Jiraiya-sama is traveling around the ninja world."

"Therefore, Gaara will join you to train with Sasuke under Lord Orochimaru. We will also be issuing missions to you every year. I look forward to carrying out missions together again after the three years of training are over."

Kakashi had a goal, so he was naturally very motivated, and even his eloquence improved a lot.

With Kakashi enlivening the atmosphere, Team 7 raised their glasses in unison and shouted, "Cheers!"

But it's clear that Naruto felt resentful and repulsed when he looked at Gaara, who had taken his place, which is only natural.

Even in the original story, when Sai joined Team 7 to replace Sasuke, Naruto was very resistant.

Now that he has been replaced, he naturally feels resentment towards Gaara.

In the original story, the two were close friends who shared similar experiences, but in this life, Naruto finds himself filled with aversion towards Gaara.

Sakura and Sasuke were initially a little unaccustomed to Sakura officially joining Team 7, although they hid it well. Naruto, on the other hand, had gotten used to it, and they had worked together on so many missions before.

This time, however, Sasuke and Sakura secretly breathed a sigh of relief, especially Sasuke, who looked at Gaara with gratitude.

It was as if he finally felt safe.

"Sasuke!"

At the dinner table, Naruto Uzumaki stared intently at his best friend Sasuke, who felt a chill run down his spine and gave an awkward smile.

"Naruto."

The once proud Sasuke Uchiha was filled with unwavering determination, even when facing the Sannin, vowing to surpass them. But this time, seeing Naruto's eyes, he was actually intimidated.

"What do you need?"

Sasuke Uchiha forced himself to speak awkwardly. The once dismissive and fiery gaze he once held now sent chills down his spine every time he saw Naruto's eyes.

The thick-skinned Naruto Uzumaki didn't notice Sasuke's unusual behavior. Instead, he noticed that Sasuke, who had always been against him, had softened, and a warm feeling rose in his heart.

Sasuke still cared about him after all; at the moment of parting, his previous constant opposition softened.

Naruto Uzumaki grinned, revealing a determined smile, and gave Sasuke a thumbs-up, laughing loudly, "Sasuke, I will definitely surprise you in three years. At that time, I, Naruto Uzumaki, will definitely defeat you."

"Loser...loser, stop talking nonsense." The usually cool Sasuke stammered this time, showing how much the scene on the hospital bed had affected the young Sasuke.

"Alright, you two, stop fooling around. The barbecue is almost burnt."

Kakashi could tell that something had happened between the two, but he didn't pursue it. After all, everyone has to experience everything in life. He smiled at everyone with one eye that was showing, which was curved into a crescent moon.

"I'm starting!"

Inside the bustling barbecue restaurant, Class 7 was happily enjoying their barbecue together, but the meal didn't taste quite right.

The two who ate the best were Kakashi and Gaara.

Kakashi was overjoyed, after all, his students were about to graduate and their future was bright, so he didn't have to worry too much.

This is the most satisfactory situation for him.

Gaara seemed to feel something different this time, especially when Sakura and Sasuke released signals that they accepted him, which made him feel a rare sense of companionship.

This night was destined to be sleepless.

Inside the dimly lit room of the Nara family residence.

Nara Shikaku rubbed his temples wearily; the aftereffects of his condition were quite severe.

"Father, this is the current situation of the family."

After Shikamaru respectfully finished reporting, Shikaku sighed wearily, "As expected, the Ino-Shika-Cho trio has indeed split apart."

He had long considered the possibility of the three major families splitting up. After all, even a single family can have disagreements, let alone three major families. The previous relationship between the Pig, Deer, and Butterfly families was purely based on mutual interests.

It's normal that interests are divided right now.

"Shikamaru, the clan will depend on you from now on. You can't be lazy like you used to be."

"I know, Father!" At this moment, Nara Shikamaru realized the importance of power earlier than in the original story, which may be a good thing for him.

I traded a mere two ounces of meat for the chance to understand the fundamental principle of the ninja world: power above all else.

Thanks to brother '0DarkNightLight0' for the 1700 coins he donated.

(End of this chapter)