Chapter 102 Shikamaru's Speculation

"Wait a moment!"

Iruka chased out of Ichiraku Ramen Restaurant and looked at the two people under the street light. There was some hesitation in Iruka's eyes.

Naruto, who had transformed into a different form, tilted his head slightly and said indifferently, "What's the matter?"

Iruka frowned and said, "Those three people just now are obviously Chunin-level strength. I am also considered a strong Chunin ninja. Judging from your physical skills and methods just now, you must be a very strong Jonin or a master of Taijutsu. However, in Konoha Village, I have basically only met such people once. I wonder who you are?"

Naruto smiled slightly. Teacher Iruka was really attentive, but he was not panicked at all. He said calmly: "What you saw is only the obvious ones. Do you know many ninjas in the Anbu and Root organizations?"

Iruka said in embarrassment: "This............"

That's true. Although the ninjas in the Anbu and Root wear masks when they are on missions, they can still show normal faces when they are out in the world.

Without waiting for Iruka to continue struggling, Naruto took Killer Bee and left quickly. With his and Killer Bee's strength, it was easy to get rid of them.

Iruka looked around, feeling a little melancholy. When the man just stood in front of him and helped him stop those three people, he seemed to see a familiar back, that was Naruto's back.

He didn't know if it was an illusion, so he couldn't help but chase after the person, and even wanted to ask something. In the end, the person just answered him a few words and then disappeared.

Killer Bee looked at Naruto and said, "Why don't you let me eat that ramen."

Naruto smiled and said, "Don't eat too much delicious food the first time, otherwise it won't be as delicious next time. So, leave some regrets, and I'll bring you here to eat next time!"

When Qirabi heard this, he was so happy that he could come over to eat next time and started rapping.

"Naruto, where are we going next?"

Naruto smiled and said, "Go find my future military advisor."

The Nara clan, the Shikamaru family.

Shikamaru was sitting in the yard of his house with a shogi game placed next to him. As his father Shikaku was summoned to a meeting by the returning Hokage, the game was not finished and was placed aside.

Shikamaru crossed his arms over his chest and looked at the moon in the sky.

In the past, Shikamaru thought everything was troublesome and he just wanted to stay in one place, but Asuma’s death made Shikamaru understand what he should do, which is to protect the village.

Moreover, through the death of his teacher, Shikamaru completely understood that the so-called "Jade" did not refer to the Hokage, but the children in the village.

Shikamaru understood the consciousness of fire, but what he didn't understand was why the guy who had always aimed to become Hokage would openly betray Konoha. This made Shikamaru fall into self-doubt for a time, because after understanding the consciousness of fire, he didn't believe that Naruto would betray Konoha!

Therefore, Shikamaru firmly believes that there must be some unknown reasons behind Naruto.

"Long time no see, Shikamaru!"

Naruto and Killer Bee slowly walked out from the shadows in the corner.

Shikamaru withdrew his gaze from the sky and became alert.

No one understands the mysteries of light and shadow better than the Nara clan. These two people actually appeared silently in their own yard, which made no one feel calm.

"who are you?"

Naruto saw the look on his old partner's face and knew that he was very alert and was even calculating several ways to deal with the enemy.

"Relax, Shikamaru, it's me."

As he spoke, Naruto performed the transformation jutsu. Killer Bee saw that Naruto's transformation jutsu was performed, so he performed his own transformation jutsu as well.

Shikamaru took one look and shouted in surprise, "Naruto!"

Shikamaru stood up, walked over, and looked at Naruto carefully. Except for the Rinnegan, everything else was the same as before.

Standing in front of Naruto, Shikamaru wanted to approach him, but he was very conflicted: "What are you doing in the village?"

Seeing that Shikamaru did not choose to warn immediately, but chose to speak in a friendly tone, Naruto knew that his old friend's temper was still the same.

Naruto's hand reached for his waist, and Shikamaru subconsciously took a half step back and reached for the kunai bag at his waist, only to find that he was wearing casual clothes at home and was not wearing a kunai bag.

Naruto felt a little sad when he saw this.

Are you serious about taking a half step back?

"Don't worry, Shikamaru, I mean no harm."

However, this emotion was fleeting. Naruto took out the scroll and threw it to Shikamaru, who subconsciously caught it and asked, "What is this?"

Naruto looked at Shikamaru and said, "That masked man is likely to launch an attack on Konoha in the near future. His purpose should be to lure me out, or to make me surrender, or he is betting on my attitude towards Konoha."

Shikamaru frowned and asked, "What do you mean?"

Naruto looked at Shikamaru and said, "The masked man has officially declared war on the five major nations at the Five Kage Conference, starting the Fourth Shinobi World War. Soon, you will all be on the battlefield."

Shikamaru was shocked and said, "How is it possible that one person declared war on the five great nations?"

Naruto nodded and said, "Yes, with the strength of the masked man, he can indeed say such things. I believe that you will know the corresponding information soon."

Shikamaru frowned. His father went to the Hokage's office so late, probably for this matter. Looking at the scroll in his hand, Shikamaru asked, "What is this?"

Naruto said, "Here is the information I gave you. The masked man has a 100,000-strong army of White Zetsu. You know very little about White Zetsu and are not very alert. Especially recently, I have encountered White Zetsu's infiltration troops outside the village. Their camouflage is very concealed and cannot be detected by ordinary perception.

I have explained it in detail in the scroll, and you can use it as combat intelligence."

Shikamaru frowned slightly, then looked at Naruto and asked, "Why?"

Naruto asked in confusion, "Why?"

Shikamaru: "Why did you betray Konoha and then secretly protect Konoha?"

Naruto smiled and said, "Who said I betrayed Konoha? That's just political talk!"

Seeing Naruto speak like this, Shikamaru couldn't help but feel happy in his heart. Naruto did not admit that he betrayed Konoha. No matter what the reason was, as long as he stood from the perspective of protecting the village, he and Naruto were still friends!

Shikamaru put away the scroll, walked to Naruto's side, looked at Naruto's Samsara Eye, and said with empathy: "Naruto, I know you must have your own difficulties, can you tell me about it, please?"