Naruto: Sasuke loves to visit forums

Chapter 149 Family Banquet

Sasuke glanced coldly at Uchiha Itachi, who was wearing an ANBU mask.

In other words, Alocust.

He snorted coldly, not wanting to say anything more, and turned around and left the Hokage Building.

"Sasuke!"

Not long after he walked out of the building, Sasuke was stopped by a call from behind.

"Congratulations, you entered ANBU at such a young age."

The man said politely.

"Uncle Shikaku?"

Sasuke looked back and saw that the person coming was Nara Shikaku, who had been waiting for him for a long time.

"Is there a problem?"

Sasuke was confused, wondering why this man wanted to come here to wait for him.

"Nothing, just, I just want to say thank you.

"In the Kingdom of Water, as the leader of the team, I have already made a big mistake that is irreversible. If it hadn't been for you later."

Nara Shikaku looked bitter and thanked him sincerely.

"Don't say that."

Hearing Shikaku's words, Sasuke felt relieved and comforted him in turn.

"The situation at that time was really full of surprises and we had too little intelligence. To be honest, you have done a good job."

"It was all my wrong decisions that made you suffer."

Nara Shikaku continued to be polite.

On the other hand, Sasuke was a little uncomfortable with such an occasion.

He waved his hands, not knowing what to say.

"I thought that after you were promoted to Jonin, we would have more opportunities to interact with each other.

"I never thought that you would directly enter the ANBU this time. I'm afraid it will be difficult to see you again in the short term."

Nara Shikaku said to himself.

Sasuke felt more and more strange in his heart as to what this uncle wanted to say.

"Just in time, while you still have time, why not come to my house for dinner tonight.

"On the one hand, I also want to express my apology and gratitude. On the other hand, I would also like to celebrate your promotion. What do you think?"

Nara Shikaku sincerely invited.

"No, no, no, no, no."

Sasuke was afraid of having an attack, but soon realized that he had lost his composure.

He quickly calmed down and added:

"Uncle Shikaku, you are too polite. It's nothing to begin with."

"To tell you the truth, after the failure of this mission to the Kingdom of Water, Shikamaru was hit hard."

Shikaku interrupted Sasuke's words and said in a serious tone:

“He was devastated after witnessing you being taken away.

“On the one hand, it was the feelings of classmates, and on the other hand, as the planner of the plan at the time, he felt that he had a heavy responsibility.

"Now, he seems to have great doubts about his ability to lead the team. Now at home, he seems listless all day long.

"You know, he is an only son. His mother values ​​him very much, and she is also worried about him now. It seems that he is about to become a worry for the family.

"Since you are classmates at the same time, you should help this child. Come and have a simple meal to put his mind at ease."

After hearing these words, Sasuke was a little surprised.

Recalling how Shikamaru looked when he first returned to the village, he was indeed a bit depressed.

But I thought it should have calmed down a long time ago, but I never thought it would still be like this.

Seeing that the other party had already reached this point, Sasuke couldn't refuse any more, so he had no choice but to nod and accept.

Then the two parties agreed on a time and went home.

Back at the Nara Mansion, Shikaku heard a noise before he even entered.

"This really doesn't work! There's no way to steal someone's chess pieces!"

Listening to the voice, it was his son Nara Shikamaru, complaining loudly.

"You were obviously the one who cheated first! If you keep nagging me, I won't beat you!"

Temari, the princess of Sunagakure Village, said arrogantly.

Shikaku couldn't help but laugh when he heard the shouting between the boy and girl.

It seems that his son will follow the same fate in love as himself.

"Then I won't play in the head office anymore."

Seeing that Shikamaru couldn't make sense, he was about to run away.

"Asshole, come back here!"

Shikamaru ran out, Temari chasing after him fiercely.

The two of them were smiling and joking, and happened to bump into Nara Shikaku, who had just walked into the house.

Shikaku looked down at the two of them and heard that his wife Yoshino Nara was watching TV programs on the second floor, and burst into hearty laughter from time to time.

This atmosphere is unacceptable.

Nara Shikaku shook his head in his heart, looked at Shikamaru seriously, and said:

"Tonight, Uchiha Sasuke will come to our house for dinner. I have your name. When the time comes, you should restrain yourself."

Nara Shikamaru's expression was startled, and he soon understood what his father meant by "taking one's own name".

However, Shikamaru was still confused as to why Hao Duanwan wanted to invite Sasuke to dinner.

I was worried about Temari standing aside, looking hesitant.

After seeing the clues, Temari snorted "boring" and turned around to go back to her room.

After watching the girl walk away, Shikamaru turned around, looked at his father and asked:

"My father never invited my friends to his home. Now this?"

Shikaku shook his head, raised a finger and said:

"I didn't invite him as 'your friend'."

"From today onwards, in Konoha Hidden Village, the Uchiha clan seems to be making a comeback."

Nara Shikaku said seriously.

Nara Shikamaru was shocked and looked at his father in confusion, not knowing where to start.

“Today’s conference announced two things.

"Firstly, Uchiha Sasuke has activated the Supreme Eye Technique and has the power to control tailed beasts. Secondly, Uchiha Sasuke will be promoted to Jonin and join ANBU soon."

Nara Shikaku said to his son.

Shikamaru thought for a moment, but still didn't understand, so he asked:

"However, my father has never been a man who wants to work hard. I think Danzo Shimura became so big during the Third Hokage period, but my father didn't take any action. How could it be possible?"

Seeing that his son still couldn't grasp the meaning of this signal, Lu Jiu said earnestly:

"Shikamaru, I know that you are afraid of trouble, and I also understand that you are not very interested in things like a prosperous family.

"Since you were a child, I have never forced you to do anything.

"However, as the future clan leader, I have only one request for you, and that is, you must protect the Nara clan!

“Between prosperity and preservation, a single thought of goal makes a huge difference.”

Shikamaru chewed his father's words blankly, feeling the heavy invisible weight on his shoulders.

"I understand, Father."

Shikamaru said, but he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

It's really troublesome.

"The Uchiha clan has always been perverse, arrogant and arrogant. This kid, Sasuke, seems to be completely different. He usually looks calm, peaceful and rational.

"But this makes people feel even more uneasy. I always feel that under the iceberg, I am afraid that the most ferocious turbulence is stirring!

"The Uchiha clan is involved in a lot. It has become a thing of the past. However, if the current situation continues to develop, it is uncertain how many things will be uncovered. By then, Konoha may face great changes again."

Nara Shikaku paused, as if his eyes had already seen the future scene.

After a while, Shikaku came back to his senses and told Shikamaru:

"Concerning this child, I want you to be alert and treat him with caution."

"clear."

Nara Shikamaru felt deeply that his father had good intentions and nodded solemnly.

"In short, I don't want to cling to anyone. But I must not make enemies with such people.

"Since his experience in the Kingdom of Water has brought him a lot of trouble, we'd better get rid of his resentment today."

Nara Shikaku continued.

"Father, I think you may not know Sasuke very well. He is not that kind of person."

Shikamaru chuckled. He felt that his father might be a little worried.

"Son, I think you may not know Uchiha very well."

Nara Shikaku also smiled and rubbed his son's head.

Then, he strode upstairs and explained tonight's situation to his wife, not mentioning the meal arrangements.
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It was night, and Sasuke went to the banquet as promised.

At first, everyone was a little cautious.

But soon, under the guidance of Nara Shikaku, the two young men began to chat about their experiences in the Kingdom of Water.

"Teach, textbook?"

After hearing that the Kingdom of Water gave him a statue, Sasuke already felt that it was outrageous.

Sasuke was even more shocked when he learned that he was written into the textbook in Kirigakure Ninja Village.

"In order to consolidate the friendship between the two countries, there must be typical, iconic and flesh-and-blood stories."

Nara Shikaku explained.

"So, I became that symbol?"

Thinking about this scene, Sasuke felt it was too outrageous.

"Hahahaha"

Seeing Sasuke's embarrassed look, Temari laughed without scruple.

"No one will be proud of what I say. Even such a stinky guy can't accept it."

Temari smiled as she patted Shikamaru next to her.

"Hey, you're so rude."

Shikamaru felt extremely embarrassed.

There is no other adjective, mainly the adjective "stinky guy", which he himself said to Temari in private.

Seeing that Sasuke was a bit embarrassed, Nara Shikaku quickly changed the topic and continued:

"By the way, what's your impression of that white-eyed ninja, Qing?"

"Ah, he is a very old-fashioned uncle, but he did play a lot of role in that matter."

Sasuke responded.

"I don't like him very much." Shikamaru curled his lips and shook his head.

"Why do you suddenly think of this person?"

Sasuke asked casually.

"Hey, it suddenly occurred to me that at that time, when we put forward the series of diplomatic requirements of 'setting an example', this person once jumped out."

Shikaku chatted casually.

"What did you say?"

Sasuke asked curiously.

"He. That is to say, I hope Konoha can help him become the Mizukage. In exchange, he can help us fully realize those diplomatic conditions. Are you kidding me?"

"!"

Shikaku continued to speak, but Sasuke couldn't hear it anymore.

Therefore, Terumi Mei was promoted to Mizukage, and there were indeed many incidents and changes in the process.

Thinking back to the extremely oppressive and violent Naruto in the Valley of the End, Sasuke only felt a sense of fear.

"Besides, we still achieved our diplomatic goals without him. The holding cost is high and the utilization value is low. Such resources are not worth choosing. Right?"

"."

Sasuke was still immersed in his own emotions, and the scene was a little cold for a while.

"Ahem, come on, kid, have some soup."

After seeing her husband being ignored, Nara Yoshino suppressed her dissatisfaction, picked up the bowl in front of Sasuke, and filled another bowl of soup.

After being reminded, Sasuke came to his senses and quickly said to Shikaku:

"Then I really have to thank you for this!"

"Ha, where do we start talking about this?"

Nara Shikaku felt baffled.

"No! I've long seen that Terumi Mei-sama is a little fond of you."

Nara Shikamaru suddenly shouted exaggeratedly and tried half-jokingly.

"Haha, what are you talking about?"

Sasuke just found it funny.

He was open-minded and had never thought about it in that direction.

So I didn't feel shy, I just thought it was an outrageous joke.

"What, what?"

Temari was cheering from the side and kept asking.

The dinner table was suddenly filled with a happy atmosphere.

The guests and hosts are having a great time, and the cups and plates are in a mess.

At the end, Nara Shikamaru suddenly mentioned something that Sasuke was very concerned about.

"Well, the boatman's uncle, Tanaka Ryota, do you remember him?"

Sasuke's heart suddenly sank.

In those days, I had been wandering on the edge of life and death.

Later, the matter of Itachi Uchiha continued to occupy his mind.

It has been delayed so far and this matter has been ignored.

"How could I forget? It's a pity that I couldn't personally hand over my uncle's body to his family."

Sasuke said sadly.

"This is what I told you. At that time, I saw all your anger. To be honest, I am also responsible for this matter. I have taken his head back and handed it to him with my own hands. family."

Shikamaru said seriously.

"real?!"

This surprised Sasuke, and his favorability towards Shikamaru also increased significantly.

Shikamaru nodded, sighed and continued:

"His family is very angry and sad. All I can do is leave them a sum of money."

"It's conceivable."

Sasuke seemed to have seen the angry family members of the deceased before his eyes, and he felt a wave of guilt in his heart.

"How much? I should pay for it!"

Sasuke suddenly thought of this, raised his head suddenly, and said with some excitement.

The two struggled for a while, but in the end they couldn't resist Sasuke. After talking about the number, Sasuke immediately stood up and went back to get the money.

After the Kingdom of Water, Sasuke received another mission bounty, which was enough to pay this pension.

Under the night, watching Sasuke hurried away, the Nara family stood at the door to see him off.

Afterwards, Temari and Nara Yoshino turned around to go back, but Shikamaru was quietly pulled back by Shikaku and stayed.

"Son, when Naruto was captured, we moved at full speed and returned to the village the next day. When did you go to express condolences to the boatman?"

After confirming that his wife and others had returned to the house, Nara Shikaku's eyes were still staring at the direction Sasuke left, and he lowered his voice and asked his son.

"Father, I have to go to the Country of Waves in the next two days."

Shikamaru also maintained a watching posture and replied calmly.

"!"

Shikaku suddenly turned around, stared at Nara Shikamaru, and yelled in a low voice:

"Why did you lie to him about such a thing?! Why didn't you discuss it with me first before doing such a thing!!"

"Speaking of which, you have to find me a shovel. I'll bury the head in our backyard."

"what?!"

Shikaku was startled.

At that time, when leaving the Kingdom of Water, Shikamaru did remember Sasuke's "last wish".

Deliberately bringing back the baggage Sasuke had been carrying.

But later, as Shikaku said, due to the incident of Naruto being captured, the time left for their group was further compressed.

After returning to Konoha, Shikamaru once considered whether to get rid of the heads.

But after a thought, he finally decided to bury it in his backyard.

To be honest, this matter is not Shikamaru's concern.

So, take advantage of this opportunity tonight.

Not only did he get closer to Sasuke, but he also settled his worries.

"That's okay."

After Shikaku understood what was going on, he couldn't help but expressed great concern about the state of the head.

"A late condolence is better than a constant absence."

Shikamaru replied slowly.

"In short, this matter must be kept extremely secretive."

"clear."

Shikamaru nodded and turned to go home.
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Konoha, home of the Hokage.

Uchiha Sasuke hurriedly walked into the house and walked straight towards his bedroom, but suddenly heard Hatake Kakashi's voice.

"It's not easy to see you now."

Kakashi held a copy of "Intimate Heaven" and teased Sasuke.

"Kakashi-sensei? Are you here to see me?"

Sasuke was startled.

"I was almost ready to go back."

Kakashi nodded.

"I've been waiting for you outside the Hokage Building for a while in the morning, but I couldn't find anyone. When I came home at night, you were still not there.

"I didn't expect that the Nara family, which has always been a noble family, are rushing to invite you. The stars are all over the moon, little Sasuke."

Kakashi walked up to Sasuke, patted his arm affectionately, and said with a smile.

"That's too much! I will definitely pass the Chunin Exam this year! By then, I will also join the ANBU!"

Uzumaki Naruto groaned angrily from the side.

"What are you so excited about? I just went to have a light meal."

Sasuke was a little embarrassed by the ridicule of several people and said helplessly.

"Kakashi-sensei, what do you want to see me for?"

After hearing the question, Kakashi put away the novel, regained his serious expression, and said:

"If it's convenient, let's go into the house and talk. I want to talk to you alone."

"it is good."

Without hesitation, Sasuke led Kakashi to his bedroom.

"Sit anywhere."

Sasuke said hello and began to look for where his money was, not treating Kakashi as an outsider at all.

"It's indeed much better than your previous place."

Kakashi looked around and said pleasantly.

"is it?"

Sasuke responded casually, having already found his wallet, he started counting in earnest.

"Well, although it's a little smaller than over there, it looks a lot warmer."

Kakashi commented seriously.

"Haha, indeed, Deacon Saito is better at taking care of things."

Sasuke carefully wrapped up the number of coins he counted and answered briskly.

"Obito, is there any news recently?"

Kakashi asked.

"what"

Sasuke's movements suddenly stopped.

You should have guessed Kakashi-sensei's purpose.

(End of this chapter)