Chapter 59 Sharing

Sasuke could feel that Naruto's emotions were starting to become unstable again. He seemed to see that night last year when Naruto was just like that, sad, helpless, and desperate, which was heartbreaking.

Seeing that Naruto was still not speaking, Shikamaru explained for him:

"Whirlpool Country is Konoha's brother village, but it was destroyed during the Third Ninja World War. It is said that it was destroyed by the Rock Ninja and the Mist Ninja together. At that time, almost no one in the village was spared..."

Shikamaru paused here, turned to look at Naruto, and asked tentatively:

"You...your mother is from the Whirlpool Country, right?"

"Yeah," Naruto murmured, and Sasuke noticed that Sakura's breathing became rapid and Yaya clenched his fists nervously.

"I'm fine." Naruto forced a smile and said, "I just... found something there, something about my mother and the Land of Whirlpools, and I want to share it with you."

"You have no obligation to tell us this," Shikamaru said suddenly, his tone somewhat agitated.

"Can you explain it more clearly?" Ya complained unhappily, "I'm stupid and don't understand what you're saying."

Shikamaru looked at Naruto helplessly, and seeing that he did not object, he began to explain:

"The Whirlpool Country was once Konoha's most powerful ally. They were good at sealing techniques, possessed powerful chakra, and enjoyed a high reputation in the ninja world. However, in the Third Ninja World War, the Whirlpool Country was attacked by the Rock Ninja and the Mist Ninja, and was eventually destroyed. It is said that almost no one in the village survived, and only a few people escaped, but their whereabouts were unknown in the end..."

"Naruto, your mother should be one of the survivors of the Whirlpool Country, right?"

Naruto nodded and said:

"My mother is from the Whirlpool Country. She fled to Konoha before the village was destroyed and gave birth to me here..."

When Sasuke heard the word "clan", an idea suddenly flashed through his mind, but he hadn't fully sorted it out yet.

Naruto seemed to see through his thoughts and said unhappily:

"Don't let your imagination run wild. My tribe no longer exists. This is different from yours."

"Who... who is imagining things?" Sasuke retorted, but his tone was obviously guilty.

"Okay, stop arguing!" Sakura said loudly, "Naruto, you haven't told me yet, what did you find in the Land of Whirlpools?"

Naruto took a deep breath, calmed down his emotions, and said:

"I found some scrolls there, which recorded the history and culture of the Whirlpool Country, as well as various powerful sealing techniques..."

"Really? That's great!" Ya said excitedly, "Can you teach us those sealing techniques?"

"No!" Naruto refused without even thinking, "Those sealing techniques are the precious heritage of the Whirlpool Country. I can't just pass them on to others."

"Naruto, are you really going to keep these secrets?" Sakura asked, "Those scrolls may be just some useless antiques to you, but to Konoha, they may be priceless treasures."

"I know." Naruto nodded and said, "But I have promised my mother to protect the secrets of the Whirlpool Country. I can't break my promise."

"But……"

"Okay, Sakura, stop forcing him." Sasuke suddenly said, "This is Naruto's choice, we should respect him."

"Sasuke..."

"I believe that one day, Naruto will change his mind." Sasuke looked at Naruto with a firm look in his eyes.

Sakura nodded to show her understanding. Sasuke said nothing, but just looked at Naruto quietly, his eyes were complicated and difficult to read.

Sasuke could see that the item was of great significance to Naruto, otherwise he would not have run to that strange country at all costs to look for it.

He suddenly felt that he had no right to know what it was.

"Shikamaru is right, Naruto," Sasuke began, "Whatever it is, it belongs to you. You have no obligation to tell us."

Naruto raised his head, looked at Sasuke firmly, and said:

“No, you are my friends and I am willing to share with you.”

Sasuke wanted to say something else, but Naruto interrupted him and said:

"I have already made up my mind, so stop trying to persuade me."

Sasuke knew that once Naruto made up his mind, no one could change his mind.

Naruto walked to the bed and took out a black scroll from the drawer. The scroll was inlaid with golden patterns and looked very ancient.

"What is this?" Sakura asked curiously.

"I don't know either," Naruto shook his head and said, "I found it in the Land of Whirlpools."

"It doesn't look like an ordinary scroll," Shikamaru said, examining the scroll carefully.

Indeed, the material of this scroll is very special, like some unknown metal, cold to the touch, and emitting a faint chakra fluctuation.

"This is a scroll unique to the Land of Whirlpools," Naruto explained, "It is made of a special metal that blocks chakra detection. It can only be opened with my chakra."

After saying that, Naruto injected chakra into the scroll, and the golden patterns on the scroll suddenly lit up, emitting a dazzling light. After a moment, the light gradually dissipated, and the scroll slowly opened, revealing the densely packed words and patterns inside.

"What is this?" Sakura asked in surprise.

"These are the secret techniques of the Whirlpool Country," Naruto explained.

"Secret technique?" Ya's eyes widened in surprise. "What kind of secret technique?"

"I don't know either," Naruto shook his head and said, "I haven't opened it yet."

"Why don't you open it and take a look?" Sakura asked curiously.

"Because I don't have the ability to unlock these seals yet," Naruto explained, "I need to wait until I am stronger before I can unlock these seals and learn the secret techniques within."

"So that's how it is." Sakura suddenly realized.

"Naruto, are you really going to share these secret techniques with us?" Shikamaru asked.

"Of course," Naruto nodded without hesitation and said, "You are my friends, of course I am willing to share with you."

"Thank you, Naruto," Sakura said gratefully.

"Have you really thought it through, Naruto?" Sasuke asked, "These secret techniques may be just some useless knowledge to you, but they may be a huge treasure to Konoha. Are you really willing to share these treasures with us?"

"Sasuke, how can you say that?" Sakura glared at Sasuke in dissatisfaction and said, "Naruto..."

"I know," Naruto interrupted Sakura, looked at Sasuke, and said seriously, "Sasuke, I know what you are worried about, but don't worry, I do this not for Konoha, nor for myself, but for our future."

"Our future?" Sasuke looked at Naruto in confusion.

"That's right," Naruto nodded and said, "I believe that one day, we will encounter an enemy more powerful than we are now. At that time, we may need the power of these secret techniques to protect ourselves and everything we cherish."

Sasuke was silent. He didn't know what to say, but he could feel that Naruto was serious. He didn't act on impulse, but made the decision after careful consideration.

"I believe you, Naruto." Sasuke looked at Naruto and said seriously.

"I believe you too, Naruto." Sakura also said.

"And me!" Yaye raised his hand and said loudly.

Naruto looked at his friends with a relieved smile on his face, he knew that no matter what happened, they would fight side by side and face it together.

******

That night, after Sakura left, Sasuke finally asked the question he had always wanted to ask.

After a long silence, Naruto whispered to Sasuke everything about the Land of Whirlpools.