Naruto: Starting with the Two Kamui

It's Sakura's turn.

Shizune looked at the young girl in front of her and said, "This medical ninjutsu is simple, but you're still too young. Try again in a couple of years..."

Sakura didn't speak, but silently formed hand seals.

call out!

A green light covered the palm.

"This is... Healing Palm Technique!" Shizune frowned: So young, yet she has mastered such a difficult medical ninjutsu. How come I've never heard Saori mention such a talented child to me?

Shizune asked, "What's your name?"

"Haruno Sakura".

"Who taught you your medical ninjutsu?"

"Lady Tsunade."

"!" Shizune was startled, then gave her assistant a wink and led Sakura to a quiet place.

Shizune asked, "Did Lady Tsunade send you to find me?"

Sakura thought to herself: If I say it this way, the success rate should be higher, right...?

She said, "Yes, Miss Shizune, Lady Tsunade, my master wants... you to return to Konoha, to return to her side!"

Chapter 403: So endearing!

With Sakura Haruno's talent, she could easily become Tsunade's top disciple in the future, yet she plans to bring back Shizune, who could threaten her position.

Therefore, Sakura is very noble, at least that's what she thinks.

Shizune calmly said, "I'm sorry, I can't go back with you. Please tell Lady Tsunade that if there is an afterlife, I will serve her again..."

This answer caught Sakura off guard. She asked anxiously, "What's wrong, Miss Shizune? Did Shadow threaten you?"

Shizune shook her head and said, "Shadow didn't threaten me. I chose to stay here myself. There are things I must accomplish here, things that are more important than personal feelings..."

Sakura asked, puzzled, "I don't understand. Isn't Konoha Village the most important thing to Shizune-san?"

Shizune stopped and glanced back at Sakura out of the corner of her eye: "For a doctor, there's one thing that should always be put first..."

"What is that?" Sakura asked.

"All living beings." After uttering these two words, Shizune said to the stunned Sakura, "And... actually, you just lied, didn't you?"

Sakura exclaimed in surprise, "Huh? I really am Lady Tsunade's disciple!"

"That's not what I meant." Shizune turned around, her mind clear as day. "I've served Lady Tsunade for over a decade and know her character well. She wouldn't assign this kind of task to her disciple. Did you sneak out?"

"This..." Sakura seemed a little flustered when she realized that Shizune had seen through her little scheme.

"Sigh." Shizune sighed and said, "You must be someone special, otherwise you wouldn't be here all of a sudden. Shadow must know your background to let you stay here. But I advise you not to do anything dangerous, or you might lose your life."

"Huh? How could that be? That shadowy figure seemed aloof, but it shouldn't be like that..."

"A year ago... a female ninja from out of town came under the guise of a friendly visit to poach our talent. Do you know what happened to her?"

"What will be the outcome?"

"She was subjected to a technique called 'Feces Escape,' which transformed her life force into excrement, causing her to die from vomiting. Even after being a medical ninja for over ten years, I couldn't help but vomit at the sight. I don't want you to end up like that..."

"Gulp!" Sakura swallowed hard, her back soaked with cold sweat. She instinctively covered the back of her dress with her hands: "It's...it's a lie, right..."

Shizune withdrew her gaze and said, "Alright, don't do that again."

"Wait, wait a minute!" Sakura called out to Shizune again.

"Is there anything else?" The voice in the silent tone became noticeably more serious.

Sakura looked embarrassed and said, "I... I didn't bring my wallet when I came out, so..."

Silent gaze immediately softened; as long as Sakura didn't do anything foolish again, everything was negotiable.

She took out her wallet, took out all the money inside, and handed it to Sakura.

Sakura took the money with both hands, held it to her chest, and said, "Shizune-san... thank you."

Jingyin nodded and smiled, then walked towards the entrance of the alley.

And so, the senior sister, who was far away from home, pulled Sakura back from her near-death experience and resolved her financial crisis.

Perhaps frightened by Shizune's example, Sakura stayed obediently in the hotel for the next few days.

Until that day, Naruto found her and said he would take her to see Sasuke. Sakura then stepped out the door and followed behind Naruto.

Sakura asked nervously, "Naruto, have you seen any Shadows these past few days?"

Naruto, holding the back of his head with both hands, said, "I see you every day, what's wrong?"

"Um...did he mention me?"

No.

"Phew." Sakura let out a long sigh of relief and patted her chest. "That's good, that's good..."

With the burden lifted from her heart, Sakura's expression returned to normal: "You've already met Sasuke-kun?"

Naruto said, "Not yet. That guy just got back from a mission. I heard about it and came to tell you right away..."

"Oh, thank you... Naruto, you probably don't have much money left, right?" Sakura suddenly said.

"Uh, there's still a little bit left. What's wrong?" Naruto asked in surprise.

Sakura pulled several 10,000-ryo banknotes from her pocket and stuffed them directly into Naruto's hand.

Naruto asked, bewildered, "What's going on?"

"Stop being stubborn. Your father donated all his savings, and you've lived under the garbage dump for so long. How much money do you have left? Take it!"

"That won't do..."

"You really want to eat Ichiraku Ramen, don't you?"

Naruto was taken aback: "How did you know?"

"That night, you stood outside Ichiraku for a long time without going in. Was it because the food there was expensive?" Sakura said naturally, because a restaurant that could be chosen by the legendary gluttonous woman among the top ten hidden restaurants must be very high-end.

Actually, Ichiraku Ramen is delicious and inexpensive, making it a very affordable option.

It's not that Naruto can't afford it; he just doesn't want to cause trouble for Uncle Ichiraku.

"I see, but..."

"In short, if I tell you to take it, then take it!" Sakura said in a commanding tone.

"Sakura, consider this money a loan from me." Naruto gratefully accepted the money.

At this moment, Sakura said, "By the way, Naruto... if I run into any trouble while I'm here, you have to help me."

"How could there be any trouble?"

"I'm a complete stranger here and don't know the rules. I might run into trouble. Anyway, if I get into trouble, please help me out. If not, consider the money a free gift..."

"Well, there's no need to be so polite between us."

"No, you are a rogue ninja of Konoha, and I am a ninja of Konoha. It's better to keep things clear between us!"

As they were talking, the two arrived at a courtyard near Tianyu Pavilion.

It's summer, and the cicadas are chirping incessantly.

Sasuke, wearing shorts and a blue T-shirt, sat on a tree trunk, gazing aloofly at the clouds in the sky.

"Sasuke-kun..." Upon seeing her beloved again after so long, Sakura became incredibly energetic and rushed over to him, shouting, "Sasuke-kun!"

Whoosh! ! !

A kunai fell diagonally from mid-air, landing right in front of Sakura. As she stood there in astonishment, Sasuke coldly asked, "Who are you?"

"Sasuke-kun...you, don't you recognize me? I, I..."

"Hey! Sasuke, that's Sakura! Have you forgotten? Sakura, the one who teamed up with us in the Forest of Death in Konoha!" Naruto said, sounding rather unhappy.

Sasuke narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing Sakura for a moment before saying, "Ah... so it's you, that annoying girl."

"Huh??" Sakura was stunned: How could this be... Sasuke's aura has completely changed.

Whoosh!!

Sasuke landed on the tree, walked past Sakura, and looked at Naruto eagerly: "Naruto, I heard you were here, so I finished my mission early and returned to the village. Let me see what you're capable of now..."

With that, Sasuke solemnly put on the Shadow Headband and formed the Seal of Opposition.

“Ah, that’s exactly what I was thinking too…” Naruto smiled, straightened his Konoha rogue ninja headband, and formed the opposition seal.

Chapter 404 Naruto and Sasuke!

*Sizzle!* Sasuke's eyes turned into three-tomoe jade, and his hands quickly formed hand seals.

Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!

A powerful fireball engulfed Naruto.

Naruto forms hand seals.

Water Release: Water Barrier!

Whoosh! A wall of water rose up, blocking the fireball, and along with the rising water vapor, a barrage of lightning-covered shurikens shot out!

Sasuke knew Naruto's strength and that he couldn't be defeated by a single Fireball Jutsu, so he used it as a way to lure him in!

Dangdang Dangdang!

Naruto covered his kunai with Wind Release chakra, using it to block the shuriken!

Then, Sasuke pulled on a bundle of steel wire in his hand, and all the shuriken gathered toward Naruto.

This is the upgraded version of 'Sharingan Windmill Technique, Third Sword'!

"Not bad, now there's no way to dodge it!" Naruto said with a smile, forming hand seals.

Earth Release: Four Directions Earth Flow Wall!