More importantly…
This Naruto seems to have multiple wives.
And the pink-haired girl in front of the Cloud Shinobi messenger not only doesn't mind but actually seems proud of it?
What… exactly is going on in her head?
The envoy's chest heaved with anger, his balance wavering as he nearly toppled over.
Seeing that the situation had escalated enough, Sarutobi Hiruzen and Tsunade finally decided to step in and stop Haruno Sakura.
They subtly gave the envoy a way out, guiding the conversation toward a diplomatic conclusion before sending him away.
But the real issue remained.
Konoha no longer had a Jinchūriki or a tailed beast.
Meanwhile, Cloud Shinobi Village possessed two.
With such an overwhelming power imbalance, there was no way Cloud Shinobi Village would settle for just this one visit. They were bound to return, still hungry for Konoha's bloodline abilities.
Deep in the Land of Earth…
Amidst the barren expanse of a vast Gobi desert, a lone figure moved swiftly beneath the pale moonlight.
A young woman, her black hair tied back in a ponytail, moved cautiously through the dense undergrowth of an unfamiliar jungle.
Kurotsuchi frowned.
"What the hell is going on here?" she muttered under her breath.
She had set out for what should have been a routine patrol—a simple scouting mission meant to bolster her credentials.
But out of nowhere, this dense jungle had appeared.
A jungle that had never existed in the Land of Earth before.
It was as if it had fallen from the sky.
Something was definitely suspicious about this.
Most shinobi would have turned back to report their findings to Iwagakure.
But Kurotsuchi wasn't most shinobi.
Silently weaving through the thick vegetation, she advanced further, eventually spotting a small wooden hut nestled at the heart of the mysterious jungle.
Her eyes narrowed.
"As I thought… someone's here."
But who would be cultivating an entire forest in the middle of the Earth Country's desolate landscape?
This wasn't just unusual—it was illegal.
Without official permission, no one had the right to manipulate the environment on this scale.
And if the person responsible was a ninja, their unauthorized presence could be considered an act of invasion.
Lowering herself behind a bush, Kurotsuchi listened intently.
From inside the hut, voices drifted through the wooden walls.
A man and a woman.
"What are you doing~? Ouch!"
"Just this once, okay~?"
"No way! How am I supposed to explain this to my wife?"
Kurotsuchi's brow furrowed.
A married man sneaking off into the jungle with another woman?
Was she witnessing an affair?
"But I don't want to sleep alone~"
"There's no electricity here, and I'm afraid of the dark."
"Ugh… Fine. Just for tonight. I'll buy electrical appliances tomorrow."
"Hehe~ I knew you wouldn't let me shiver in the dark, Naruto-kun!"
Kurotsuchi's face twisted in disgust.
Shameless woman.
But the next part of the conversation made her heart nearly stop.
Inside the hut, a red-haired girl—Setsu—slipped into bed beside Naruto, wrapping her arms around his waist.
Naruto tensed as he felt her body press against his.
Sensing no immediate rejection, a mischievous glint flashed across Setsu's eyes.
She reached out with delicate fingers, her touch light against his skin.
Naruto's eyes snapped open.
Catching her hand, he gave her a warning glare.
Setsu pouted.
"N-Naruto-kun… y-you…" She hesitated, then coughed shyly.
Naruto remained silent, but his grip on her wrist didn't loosen.
Under the blankets, Setsu's heartbeat quickened.
Naruto sighed, tapping her forehead lightly.
"Go to sleep. Over there. And don't move around."
Pouting, Setsu looked away.
But then she suddenly brightened, as if recalling something.
"Naruto-kun… are you uncomfortable?" she asked innocently.
Naruto froze.
Seeing his reaction, Setsu giggled.
"It's okay, I'll help you~"
Naruto's scalp tingled.
"Where the hell did you learn that?"
Setsu blinked.
"I wasn't snooping in your book, Naruto-kun, I swear!" she quickly defended herself. "But don't worry! I may not have experience, but I'm really smart!"
Naruto sighed deeply.
Meanwhile, outside the hut, Kurotsuchi stood in stunned silence.
She had prepared herself to bust an adulterous couple in the act.
Instead, she had been forced to listen to a full flirtation session.
Her face burned.
She clenched her fists, debating whether to storm inside.
But then—
From within the hut, Naruto suddenly spoke.
"You know, eavesdropping for this long is kinda rude."
Kurotsuchi's blood ran cold.
Before she could react, the world blurred around her—
And the next thing she knew, she was standing inside the hut.
Naruto stood before her, clad in loose-fitting pajamas, his expression calm and unreadable.
"You… you noticed me this whole time?" Kurotsuchi stammered.
Naruto shrugged.
"Yeah. Figured you'd leave eventually, but you didn't."
From the next room, Setsu poked her head out.
"Naruto, who's she?" she asked, frowning.
Naruto sighed.
"Some girl who thought it was a good idea to spy on us."
Setsu scowled.
Kurotsuchi's eyes flickered toward the red-haired girl—
And then to her lips.
…They looked swollen.
A deep blush spread across Kurotsuchi's face.
Her head spun, feeling completely out of place.
But she quickly composed herself.
"Who are you?" she demanded, regaining her composure. "Why are you here, in the Land of Earth?"
Her stance stiffened.
"More importantly—who allowed you to step foot on Iwagakure's territory?"
Naruto rubbed his temples.
"Relax. We're just passing through. We'll be gone in a few days."
He waved a hand dismissively.
"You did disturb us, but I'll let it slide. So just… leave, alright?"
Kurotsuchi's vein twitched.
Let her go?
Did he actually think he had the authority to decide that?
Her pride flared, and she took a combative stance, pulling on her gloves.
Her high-slit cheongsam revealed toned, flawless legs—a sight that immediately caught Naruto's attention.
Kurotsuchi noticed his gaze and snapped.
"Pervert!" she yelled, launching a punch.
Boom!
Naruto caught her fist mid-air.
Before she could react, he pulled her forward—
And effortlessly pinned her to the ground.
Kurotsuchi's world spun.
What just happened?!
One moment, she was attacking—
The next, Naruto had her arms restrained, completely immobilized.
"Hey, hey," Naruto said, exasperated.
"I clearly said I'd let you go. Why'd you have to pick a fight?"
Kurotsuchi lay there, stunned.
She had underestimated him.
Naruto had completely overpowered her in an instant.
A single thought echoed in her mind.
Just how strong is this guy…?!
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