Chapter 2197 Staggered (4000 words)

so slow...

Naruto and Sakura...

In the dense shade of the roadside, Sasuke Uchiha looked away from the lazily returning boy on the wicker chair on the balcony that was just opposite, and looked at the way he came. The guilty muttered.

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

Although they just got the Chunin application form today, they may need to adjust their mentality and start to focus on the Chunin exam, but just now they reached an agreement to continue to monitor this Haneda Ichiyo.

Of course, it's not unusual for the two of them to be late. After all, the Chunin exam is approaching. Seeing Naruto's excited appearance, it takes a certain amount of time to calm down, otherwise it will be troublesome, and he has to accompany Mu Hamaru and the others played for a while, even though it had been more than three hours since they were disbanded, being late was still predictable.

It's just that it's nearly an hour late, and it's still a bit...too slow!

He also did not expect.

No matter what the personalities and behaviors of your two partners are, they are not without a sense of time.

Is something wrong?

But thinking of this, Sasuke Uchiha frowned, his bright eyes involuntarily fell on the boy who seemed to be basking in the sun on the distant balcony.

Or, is this Haneda Ichiyo messing up again...

However, he has been on this balcony today without any action, so he shouldn't have any means against Naruto and Sakura...

At the same time, as his gaze settled, such a thought involuntarily flashed across his mind.

What Haneda Ichiyo did already made him think about it involuntarily.

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

Moreover, the success rate is extremely high.

It's as if they will definitely be recruited.

Tsk!

If things go on like this, I'm afraid I won't be able to keep an eye on Haneda Kazuyo alone.

Naruto and Sakura, what are these two guys doing?

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

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

It seems that monitoring Haneda Ichiyo is like facing the boy named Shiro who has the limit of blood succession, and the so-called "ghost man" who can fight his teacher to a stalemate.

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

Even, this concentration and vigilance are even worse than those during the mission of the Kingdom of Waves.

This Uchiha Sasuke's dedication to this Haneda Ichiyo exceeds the seriousness of the Chunin exam.

This can be seen from the fact that he has now received the Zhongnin application form and is here to monitor Haneda Ichiyo.

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

For Uchiha Sasuke, it is definitely not that the Chunin exam is not important, but that it is more important to uncover the suspicious face of Haneda Ichiyo.

This is almost already...

It's an obsession.

Otherwise, with his character, he wouldn't have to drag Haruno Sakura and Uzumaki Naruto to watch at this juncture.

Of course, apart from Uzumaki Naruto, Haruno Sakura is quite obsessed with this Haneda Ichiyo's ability.

"Don't be too optimistic, both of you. It is still not sure that one of the names of this Nitta Maoyabu or Taki Chiba is the name of the strongest ninja in Konoha. After all, it is also possible that the strongest ninja in Konoha will end up He didn’t die as a hero and was engraved on the memorial monument, even, it can be said that he was more likely to die as a traitor or was still alive, so no deeds can be handed down, unknown.”

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

Um?

Who are these three guys?

Subconsciously, Uchiha Sasuke looked down, only to see that at this moment, under the tree with dense branches and leaves that was suitable for hiding, three teenagers and girls were passing by.

He knew all three boys and girls.

They used to be in the same class, Nara Shikamaru and Akimichi Choji from the tenth class at the same time, and there is the somewhat annoying Ino Yamanaka who is a deadly enemy with Sakura. I don’t know why the two always pinch each other.

And the one who spoke, this lazy voice similar to his own teacher, but different, was none other than Nara Shikamaru.

Listening to the words, it seems that this Nara Shikamaru is 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 log cabin with a garden, we can determine the name of the strongest ninja. At that time, look up 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 said quite optimistically.

The strongest ninja?

A Japanese log cabin with a garden?

What are they investigating?

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

Especially the "Strongest Ninja" they called, almost immediately hit his curiosity.

Listening to these two lines of dialogue, with Uchiha Sasuke's genius-level ingenuity, it is almost unnecessary to know that these three people are investigating this "strongest ninja", and this "strongest ninja" should be "the strongest ninja in Konoha". ninja".

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

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

Most likely, a character from the past.

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

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

To verify this name, you need to find a Japanese-style log 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 investigated quite deeply.

Judging from their dialogue, it seems that this strongest ninja is not any one of the currently recognized Naruto.

If it's Hokage, then it won't mention heroes or rebellious ninja...

However, in the ninja world, is there any existence stronger than Hokage?

Except, the shadows of other villages.

But following his thoughts, Uchiha Sasuke's mind slowly sank into the conjecture of the strongest ninja, or in other words, the analysis of the conversation between the three below.

Moreover, he quickly found the key point and had a certain guess about the strongest ninja.

strongest... strongest...

In addition to shadow, does Konoha exist or has there been such a ninja who can be called the strongest?

No!

Listening to Nara's words, it seems that this strongest is still the strongest that deserves its name. That is to say, in the unrecorded part of Konoha's history, there is a strongest ninja who can surpass Kage.

always feel...

Interesting!

Then, in the next second, in his thoughts, Uchiha Sasuke couldn't restrain his interest in this strongest.

"Oh... I said, are you too optimistic? This is basically an impossible thing to do. To investigate a ninja who is taboo in itself and has not even left his name, even if he finds clues and reliable information. Information, but it is also a lot of indirect information, basically it is quite difficult to verify, and now the only verification clue is the home of the strongest ninja, that Japanese-style log house with a garden, just in the village, this kind of house with a garden There are almost dozens of Japanese-style buildings, and it takes a lot of time to check each place. Don’t forget, we still have to prepare for the Chunin exam. It is very likely that the Chunin exam is over, and we are still in the investigation... ..."

But at this time, Nara Shikamaru's words sounded again, in the words, there was only laziness and helplessness that finally became apparent.

"In addition to the Japanese-style cabins with gardens, we can also start with Hinata Yukina and Uchiha Hirohiko. This strongest ninja is a taboo. It cannot be said that it does not represent the genius of the Hyuga clan and the Uchiha clan. Come on, say yes, Choji!"

Yamanaka Ino didn't seem to care about this, and said.

"No!"

As for Ino Yamanaka's words, Choji Akimichi nodded hurriedly, because his mouth was full of snacks, so he couldn't immediately express his strong agreement, but although he couldn't immediately express his strong agreement, he He still expresses his position of approval with the ultra-fast nodding frequency and the firm murmur from his mouth.

"Hey... If it's really so easy to get started, it's fine. Since it's a taboo, it's not so easy for this kind of related people... You guys... Anyway..."

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

No!

Now is not the time to think about these things, let's focus on Haneda Kazuyo!

At this moment, when Nara Shikamaru's voice was gradually becoming inaudible, Sasuke Uchiha suddenly became alarmed, and his eyes suddenly moved away from the backs of the three members of the tenth class, and turned to the balcony.

call!

Fortunately, there is no action!

And when his gaze settled, he was greatly relieved, that Haneda Kazuyo was still basking in the sun well, and hadn't escaped his sight.

In other words, he didn't lose track.

"Hey? Isn't that three idiots?"

But at this time, a nervous man who didn't feel nervous at all, and spoke lightly and proudly, suddenly sounded from under him.

That is, the bottom of this big tree.

Naruto?

And almost subconsciously, he looked down, and before he could see it, he already had the exact information of the owner of the voice in his heart.

His teammate, Naruto Uzumaki.

And at a glance, the one standing under the tree was Naruto Uzumaki with his hands on the back of his head and a relaxed expression on his face.

"Boom!"

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

"What are you doing! Stupid Naruto! Now we are watching, hide and hide!"

Then, before Uzumaki Naruto could cry out the pain, his mouth was covered by a hand suddenly stretched out from behind. Almost at the same time, he leaned over and was pulled behind the tree trunk.

Then, there was this scolding in a lowered voice.

Sakura?

It was so timely.

And at this time, after seeing Uzumaki Naruto being pulled into the tree trunk, Uchiha Sasuke hurriedly looked at the opposite balcony, and after finding that nothing had changed, he breathed a sigh of relief. 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, his eyes kept turning upwards, as if he wanted to see clearly the hot and painful big bag with red light on top of his head, and the leaves squatting behind Uchiha Sasuke. In the shadows, there was a look of wanting to cry but no tears.

"Shut up! Naruto!"

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

"How is it, Sasuke?"

Then, Haruno Sakura lowered her voice and asked.

"It's been more than three hours. He has been basking in the sun, and he doesn't seem to have any plans to go out. It looks as if his mission has been completed after the people from Caoyin Village have arrived."

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

"Yeah……"

Hearing this, Haruno Sakura nodded solemnly and groaned.

"Hey! I said, why do you want to monitor Yiye? There is nothing suspicious about him? I want to prepare for the Chunin exam, can I go back first?"

And at this time, hearing the serious appearance of the two and their confidential conversation, Uzumaki Naruto, who was caught between the two, couldn't help but said.

He doesn't want to spy on Yiye!

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

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

But there is no time to do such unnecessary things!

Besides, he still felt that Yiye was a good person!

"It's impossible for him to stay still like this all the time. We can't let our guard down. 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 Ichiyo, who was basking in the sun with his eyes squinted, maintained a posture of lying on the wicker chair, but there was an indescribably stiff smile on the corner of his mouth.

My heart is full of helplessness!