Chapter 2193 Intertwined (4,000 Words)

So slow...

Naruto and Sakura...

Hidden in the shade of the dense trees on the roadside, Uchiha Sasuke's eyes slightly moved away from the young man who lazily returned to the wicker chair on the balcony just opposite him, and looked towards the way he came, and he couldn't help but feel The criminal started to murmur.

It has been nearly an hour since the appointed time, and my two companions have not arrived yet.

Although they just got the Chuunin application today, they may need to adjust their mentality and start focusing on the Chunin exam, but they have just reached an agreement to continue to monitor Haneda Kazuha.

Of course, it is not abnormal for the two of them to be late. After all, the Chuunin exam is approaching. Seeing Naruto's excitement, he needs some time to calm down, otherwise it will be troublesome, and he has to accompany Mu. Hashimaru and the others played for a while. Even though more than three hours had passed since the disbandment, it was still foreseeable that they would be late.

However, it's nearly an hour late, which is still a bit... too slow!

It was also something he didn't expect.

No matter what their two partners' personalities are like, they do not have no sense of time.

What happened?

Thinking of this, Uchiha Sasuke frowned, but his bright eyes involuntarily fell on the boy who seemed to be basking in the sun on the balcony in the distance.

Or should I say, it was Haneda Kazuyo who did it again...

However, he has been on this balcony today and has not done anything. He should not have any means to Naruto and Sakura...

At the same time, as his eyes settled down, such an idea flashed through his mind involuntarily.

What Haneda Kazuha did made him involuntarily think about this aspect.

It seemed that Kazuyo Haneda could always plot against them without their knowledge.

Moreover, the success rate is extremely high.

It's like, they are definitely going to get tricked.

Tsk!

Continue like this,

I'm afraid I won't be able to keep an eye on this Haneda Kazuha by myself.

Naruto and Sakura, what on earth are these two guys doing?

And with such a thought, Uchiha Sasuke's eyes clearly flashed with nervousness, and his face showed a serious look as if he was facing a formidable enemy.

That's right, it's like facing a powerful enemy.

It seems that monitoring Haneda Kazuha is like facing the boy named Shiro who has the blood inheritance limit, and the so-called "Ghost Man" Zabuza who can fight with his teacher to a stalemate.

At this moment, Uchiha Sasuke was 120% vigilant and focused.

In fact, this concentration and vigilance are even worse than during the mission to the Country of Waves.

This Uchiha Sasuke's dedication to Haneda Kazuha is more serious than the chuunin exam.

This can be seen from the fact that he has now obtained the chunin application form and wants to monitor Haneda Kazuha.

Generally speaking, at this time, he should be preparing for the Chunin Exam, such as starting a certain amount of training.

For Uchiha Sasuke, it was definitely not that the Chunin Exam was unimportant, but that it was not as important as uncovering the suspicious face of Haneda Kazuha.

This is almost already...

An obsession.

Otherwise, given his character, he would not have dragged Haruno Sakura and Uzumaki Naruto together to monitor him at this juncture.

Of course, in addition to Uzumaki Naruto, Haruno Sakura is also quite obsessed with Haneda Kazuha's ability.

"Don't be too optimistic, you two. It's not yet certain that one of the names of Nitta Nekoyaru or Taki Chiba is the name of the strongest ninja in Konoha. After all, it is possible that the strongest ninja in Konoha will end up... He did not die as a hero and be engraved on the commemorative monument. In fact, it can be said that he is more likely to die as a traitor or is still alive, so no deeds can be passed down and unknown."

And at this moment, when Uchiha Sasuke was secretly anxious, a lazy voice came from right below him.

Um?

Who are these three guys?

Subconsciously, Uchiha Sasuke looked down and saw that at this moment, under the tree with thick leaves that was suitable for hiding, three boys and girls were passing by.

And he knew all three boys and girls.

They were Nara Shikamaru, Akimichi Choji, who were in the same class in the past and were now in Class 10, and the somewhat annoying Yamanaka Ino, who was Sakura's sworn enemy and for some reason they were always at odds with each other.

And the one who spoke, this lazy voice that was somewhat similar to his teacher, but different but not salty, was none other than Nara Shikamaru.

From what he said, it seemed that Nara Shikamaru was pouring cold water on the other two to cool down.

It seems that these three people are also investigating something.

"What does it matter? Didn't you say that we have finally taken the first step? If we find the Japanese-style wooden house with a garden, we can determine the name of the strongest ninja. When the time comes, we can check the name of the strongest ninja. Wouldn’t it be simpler?”

At this time, Uchiha Sasuke subconsciously thought about the stall. Yamanaka Ino seemed not to care about Nara Shikamaru's cold water, and spoke quite optimistically.

The strongest ninja?

A Japanese-style cabin with a garden?

What are they investigating?

But upon hearing this sound, Uchiha Sasuke's attention was irresistibly attracted.

Especially the "strongest ninja" they called him, pricked his curiosity almost immediately.

Listening to these two conversations, with Uchiha Sasuke's genius-level intelligence, he knew almost without thinking that these three people were investigating this "strongest ninja", and this "strongest ninja" should be "Konoha's strongest" Ninja".

And it can be seen from their conversation that the strongest ninja in Konoha may have died or is still alive. Either he died as a hero of Konoha, or he may have died as a traitorous ninja, or he may still be alive.

At the same time, the strongest ninja in Konoha should not be a figure of this era.

Most likely, it's a figure from the past.

Although he is the strongest, no deeds have been handed down, and he is forbidden to talk about it in the village. It is a taboo in the village.

And now, the following three people have found some clues. For example, one of the two names Nitta Nekoyabu or Taki Chiba may be the name of the strongest ninja in Konoha.

To verify this name, you need to find a Japanese-style wooden house with a garden in the village.

Although I don't know where the three of them learned about such a so-called strongest ninja, it can be seen that the three of them have already investigated quite deeply.

Judging from their conversation, it seems that this strongest ninja is not any of the currently recognized Hokage.

If it were Hokage, then there would be no mention of heroes or traitorous ninjas...

However, in the ninja world, is there anyone stronger than Naruto?

Except, the shadows of other villages.

Following his thoughts, Uchiha Sasuke's mind slowly sank into speculation about the strongest ninja, or in other words, analysis of the conversation between the three people below.

Moreover, he quickly found the key points and made certain assumptions about this strongest ninja.

The strongest...the strongest...

Apart from Kage, does there exist or has existed in Konoha such a ninja who can be called the strongest?

No!

Listening to Nara's words, it seems that this one is the strongest and deserves the title of the strongest. In other words, in the unrecorded part of Konoha's history, there is a strongest ninja who can surpass the shadow.

I always feel...

It’s interesting!

Then, in the next second, in his thoughts, Uchiha Sasuke could not help but become quite interested in this strongest person.

"Haha... I said, are you too optimistic? This is basically an impossible task. To investigate a ninja who is taboo and has not even left a name, even if you find clues and reliable information... There is a lot of information, but there is a lot of indirect information, and it is basically difficult to verify. Moreover, the only verification clue is the home of the strongest ninja, the Japanese-style wooden house with a garden. In the village alone, this kind of house with a garden There are almost dozens of Japanese-style buildings, and it takes a lot of time to investigate each one. Don’t forget, we still have to prepare for the Chunin Exam. It is very likely that after the Chunin Exam is over, we will still be investigating... …”

At this time, Nara Shikamaru's words sounded again. In his words, there was only laziness and helplessness that finally became apparent.

"In addition to the Japanese-style cabin with a garden, we can also start with Hyuga Yukina and Uchiha Hirohiko. This strongest ninja is taboo. It cannot be said. It does not represent the genius of the Hyuga clan and the Uchiha clan. It is also taboo. Well, say so, Choji!"

In this regard, Yamanaka Ino didn't seem to care and spoke.

"Uh-huh!"

As for Yamanaka Ino's words, Akimichi Choji on the side nodded hurriedly, but because his mouth was full of snacks, he could not express his strong agreement at the first time. However, although he could not express his strong agreement at the first time, he He was still nodding his head very quickly and making firm noises from his mouth, expressing his agreement.

"Sigh... It would be great if it was really so easy to get. Since it is a taboo, how can it be so easy for such a related person... you guys... anyway..."

Then, Nara Shikamaru spoke again and continued to express that he thought it was not easy, not that simple. However, the three of them gradually moved away, and Uchiha Sasuke gradually couldn't hear their voices.

No!

Now is not the time to think about these things, it is better to focus on Haneda Kazuyo!

At this moment, when Nara Shikamaru's voice gradually became less audible, Uchiha Sasuke suddenly woke up and his eyes suddenly moved away from the backs of the three people in Team 10 and turned to the balcony.

call!

Fortunately, there was no action!

When his eyes settled, he breathed a sigh of relief. Haneda Kazuyo was still basking in the sun and did not leave his sight.

In other words, he did not lose track.

"Huh? Aren't those three idiots?"

But at this time, the words of a very nervous man who was not nervous at all, but also somewhat proud, suddenly rang out from under him.

That is, underneath this big tree.

Naruto?

Almost subconsciously, he looked down. Before his eyes reached him, he already had the exact information about the owner of the voice in his heart.

His teammate, Uzumaki Naruto.

And at this glance, standing under the tree was Uzumaki Naruto with his hands on the back of his head and a leisurely look on his face.

"Bang!"

However, before he could say anything or remind Uzumaki Naruto anything, a fist hit Uzumaki Naruto hard on the head.

"What are you doing! Idiot Naruto! We are on surveillance now, stay hidden!"

Then, before Naruto Uzumaki had time to cry out in pain, his mouth was covered by a hand that suddenly stretched out from behind. Almost at the same time, he tilted his body and was pulled behind the tree trunk.

Then, there was this low-pitched scolding.

Sakura?

How timely.

At this time, after watching Uzumaki Naruto being pulled into the tree trunk, Uchiha Sasuke hurriedly looked at the opposite balcony. After finding that nothing had changed, he quietly breathed a sigh of relief and said to his other teammate Haruno Sakura, in his heart , expressed considerable praise.

"Sakura, it hurts..."

Then, a few minutes later, Uzumaki Naruto held his head and kept turning his eyes upward, as if he wanted to see clearly the hot and painful big red glowing bag on the top of his head, and the leaves squatting behind Uchiha Sasuke. In the shadow, his face looked like he was about to cry without tears.

"Shut up! Naruto!"

And these pitiful words did not receive any sympathy, only a nervous scolding.

"How's it going? Sasuke?"

Then, Haruno Sakura lowered her voice and asked.

"It has been more than three hours. He has been basking in the sun and does not seem to have any plans to go out. It seems as if his mission has been completed after the people from Caoyin Village arrive."

In this regard, Uchiha Sasuke also lowered his voice and said so.

"Yeah……"

Hearing this, Haruno Sakura nodded solemnly and groaned.

"Hey! I said, why are you still monitoring Kazuha? There is nothing suspicious about him? I want to make some preparations for the Chuunin exam. Can you go back first?"

At this time, after hearing the serious looks and confidential conversations between the two, Naruto Uzumaki, who was sandwiched between the two, couldn't help but say.

He doesn't want to spy on Kazuyo!

He wants to go back and prepare for the Chunin Exams!

He is going to make a comeback in this Chunin Exam, let everyone know him as Uzumaki Naruto, and lay the foundation for becoming Hokage!

But we don’t have time to do such unnecessary things!

Besides, he still thinks that Kazuyo is a good person!

"He can't stay like this forever. We can't let down our guard. We must reveal his suspicious face!"

"Um!"

However, his words were completely ignored by his two teammates and did not cause any waves in the end.

…

"These three guys are not tired of playing yet!"

And at this moment, Haneda Kazuyo, who was squinting in the sun, remained lying on the wicker chair, but an indescribable stiff smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

My heart is full of helplessness!