Chapter 204: Chapter 203: Trust
Sasuke's expression was more serious than ever. Seeing this, Naruto swallowed hard and could only nod. He had never seen Sasuke so solemn before.
He wondered how Isshiki Ōtsutsuki had offended Sasuke to make him so resentful.
"What about Kaguya Ōtsutsuki? Are we just going to leave her alone?"
"That woman is still sealed. If we can deal with Isshiki Ōtsutsuki first and then return to the battlefield to control Madara Uchiha, she won't be able to break the seal! That'll save us the effort of having to deal with her later on."
"I see. Then what are we waiting for? Let's go quickly."
Naruto was extremely anxious at the moment. He wanted to finish off Isshiki Ōtsutsuki quickly and return to the battlefield. Unexpectedly, this time it was Sasuke who stopped.
"Why aren't you moving? Is there any other problem?"
Naruto curiously looked back and found his arm gently grabbed by Sasuke, standing still with him. Sasuke seemed hesitant to speak, and there was a hint of uneasiness in his dark pupils.
"Naruto, both Isshiki Ōtsutsuki and Kaguya Ōtsutsuki are not easy to deal with..."
"You're really not like yourself..."
Before he could finish speaking, Naruto interrupted him. The young boy grinned cheerfully and playfully punched him in the chest.
"Didn't I say? I'm going to be the Hokage! Can't I handle just these two guys? Sasuke, just like I trust you, you trust me too!"
"..."
The young boy's smile grew infinitely large in his dark pupils, warming his heart. A gentle smile curved Sasuke's lips, like the gentle warmth of early spring thawing the ice and snow.
Since his rebirth, he had been a bit paranoid and anxious. He'd accidentally shown a bit of fear in front of this brat. It's all because Naruto was always at a disadvantage in battles after losing the Nine - Tailed Fox in his past life, which was why he was so worried.
But they weren't middle - aged people with families; they were young boys with infinite potential and a bright future.
"Stupid Naruto, stop being so cocky. Hurry up and follow me!"
"Hey, why did you start scolding me as soon as you snapped out of it? If you keep this up, I'm going to talk back!"
"Shut up, you big idiot. Let's go."
With a slight sneer on his lips, he scolded and dashed forward like a shooting star, paying no attention to the slow - reacting Naruto.
"Sasuke, wait for me. When it comes to the battlefield, I'm still a bit worried. Those guys aren't weak. Will the village be okay?"
"Don't worry. I've sent Kimimaro and the others to fight. The strength on both sides won't differ much."
Besides, Naruto didn't start participating in the war from the very beginning in his past life, so leaving it to those guys should be okay.
"You mean that guy with short eyebrows and white hair. You seem to trust him a lot."
"Yeah, he's different from someone. He's smart. He can quickly understand whatever I say, and he's also very powerful. Naturally, I trust him more."
Sasuke was dashing forward vigorously and didn't notice the indignant look on Naruto's face.
"Humph! That pretty boy looks so feeble and useless!"
"Just looking at him, he's like you. He's learned Sage Mode, and he has a rare bloodline limit. He's calm when dealing with things. He's a real talent."
Saving these people back then wasn't a hasty decision. They grew up in the shadows of the ninja world without a chance to see the light.
If the bright light could shine equally on each of them, they wouldn't wither away at a young age.
He still remembered that when he was a kid, he checked the document and found that the average age of Ninja was only in their twenties. The culprit of all this was the young Ninja who participated in The Great Ninja World War.
Now that he had a second chance, he'd save as many people as he could. After all, it was a piece of cake for him.
"Humph! I haven't just grown taller these years. I've learned a lot of things other than Ninjutsu from the Perverted Hermit!"
Even Naruto could tell there was a hint of sarcasm in Sasuke's words. Wasn't he just trying to scold him for being reckless and impulsive?
They hadn't been apart for long, but it was enough to change a young boy. No, it could be said that since the moment this cold - hearted man turned his back on him and walked away, he had already grown.
The weak and reckless Naruto couldn't protect the village with his strength nor solve Aniki Itachi's illness with his wits.
So in the years of learning from the Perverted Hermit, he tried his best to hold back his hyperactive nature. He observed and learned more. Sometimes, he'd wonder what Sasuke would do if he were standing here.
"What are you so proud of? Isn't your goal to become the Hokage? This is what you're supposed to do, sooner or later."
As he said this, Sasuke's lips curled up unconsciously. He remembered that in the last life, after the battle at the Valley of the End, Naruto was forced to study for several years because he failed his cultural classes.
At that time, he never thought that the hyperactive Naruto would one day sit at a desk and dutifully review documents.
"Humph, can't you just give me a few words of praise when you see how much I've grown?"
Naruto turned his head away, but a faint grumble still escaped his mouth.
"Well, you've really grown a lot."
Such an ordinary compliment was like a gentle breeze blowing into Naruto's heart. He turned his head in shock, staring at Sasuke's handsome profile. There was no hiding the joy beneath his wide - eyed surprise...
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