Naruto entry

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If he cannot find a new "vessel" for reincarnation, he, Otsutsuki Isshiki, will be completely... dead.

……

Silently, holding a report still warm from the printer, she hurried across the familiar street.

She first went to the Hokage Building, but found it empty. The Anbu of the Hokage Building told her that Lord Kiyoshi had left early in the morning.

Left with no other choice, she had to change direction and head towards Kiyoshi's residence, which was located in a relatively secluded area of ​​the village.

"Ugh……"

A barely audible sigh escaped from her lips.

Shizune's thoughts were somewhat chaotic, and the image of Tsunade and Kiyoshi standing together uncontrollably surfaced in her mind.

The events that occurred during the trip to the Land of Lightning, as well as the occasional shy glances that Tsunade-sama had recently shown that were inconsistent with her age and status, all made Shizune uneasy.

"I wonder what the relationship is between Kiyoshi and Lady Tsunade."

This idea is like a vine; once it takes root, it will never stop creeping around.

If something really happened between them... then where should I put this quietly growing feeling in my heart, a feeling that I myself am not yet fully aware of?

A subtle, bittersweet feeling quietly spread through my heart.

She shook her head, trying to clear her mind of these distracting thoughts.

"Sister Shizune..."

Just as Jingyin knocked on the door, she found that someone had already opened it the next moment.

"Hinata?"

Jingyin didn't expect the door to open so quickly.

"I... just heard footsteps."

Hinata explained in a low voice.

She had just finished choosing the ninjutsu she wanted to learn and walked from the first floor to the courtyard. Just as she was about to go find Teacher Kiyoshi, she heard a knock on the door.

"That's it."

The silence was also a coincidence.

"Is Kiyoshi here?"

Inquire silently.

If Kiyoshi has left the village now, she can only leave the report here and wait for him to return before reading it.

"Teacher Kiyoshi is here."

Hinata nodded her little head and added:

"And Nohara Rin-neechan is here too."

"Lin is here too..."

Silent heart sank slightly.

Nohara Rin, who works with her at Konoha Hospital, is a gentle and skilled doctor, and a very good colleague and friend.

But upon hearing that she was here, Jingyin felt a sudden pang of panic for no apparent reason.

She tried to maintain a calm demeanor and smiled at Hinata:

"Let's go in."

Hinata stepped aside, and Shizune strode into the courtyard. Along the cobblestone path, clusters of seasonal flowers were scattered, emitting a faint fragrance.

After Qing Si prospered, the once dilapidated courtyard became understated yet luxurious.

"Let's go in, Hinata."

"Silent," she said.

She strode with her rather voluptuous long legs toward the house where Kiyoshi was.

There seemed to be some rustling sounds coming from inside.

squeak……

The door opens.

Shizune finally met Kiyoshi and Nohara Rin.

Kiyoshi was sitting casually on the sofa, toying with an exquisite teacup in his hand.

Nohara Rin sat a little further away from him, but her posture seemed somewhat...strange.

Shizune noticed that Nohara Rin's expression was a little strange, just like Tsunade's that day.

Her face was flushed, and her hair was covered in sweat, all matted together.

If I had to describe it, it felt even more beautiful than usual.

what are they doing?

Shine's heart tightened suddenly, and her fingers gripped the edge of the report unconsciously, her knuckles turning slightly white.

The report paper was crumpled into tiny creases.

No way.

It probably isn't what she thinks.

How could Kiyoshi possibly have his cake and eat it too!

But when the aroma of tea, the fragrance of potted plants, and other scents from the living room mingled and filled her nostrils, she fell silent.

"Silence? Oh...what a coincidence, what brings you here?"

Nohara Rin spoke first, her voice hoarse.

She raised her hand and hurriedly tucked a strand of sweaty hair behind her ear. The action seemed to have taken a lot of effort, as her fingertips trembled.

"...Yes, what a coincidence."

Shizune forced herself to look away from Rin, turned to Kiyoshi, and handed him the documents, trying to keep her tone as businesslike and calm as possible.

"This is the experimental data report for the recent 'Chakra Meridian Activation' project. The preliminary results are better than expected, and I need you to take a look."

As Tsunade's first disciple, she naturally took on part of the research tasks assigned by Kiyoshi. This report was the culmination of her hard work over the past few days, but at this moment it became the only tool she could use to break the awkward atmosphere.

Seeing this, Nohara Rin's blush seemed to deepen. She suddenly stood up, her movements slightly hurried, and said:

"Well... Kiyoshi, Shizune, if you have important matters to discuss, I won't disturb you any longer. At Konoha Medical Hospital... there are still a few patients who need follow-up examinations this afternoon."

She kept her head down, not daring to look at anyone, and hurriedly passed by Jingyin with unsteady steps, creating a small gust of air before disappearing outside the door.

Hinata also keenly sensed the strange atmosphere in the room, and her pure white eyes subtly shifted between Seiji and Shizune.

However, due to her age, she couldn't figure anything out.

"What ninjutsu did you choose, Hinata?"

Kiyoshi looked at the ninjutsu scroll in Hinata's hand.

"It's 'Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation,' Master Kiyoshi."

Hinata flipped the ninjutsu scroll in her hand to the side with the name and handed it to Kiyoshi.

"This ninjutsu is quite difficult. If you don't understand it, feel free to ask me."

"Yes, Professor Kiyoshi."

Hinata nodded obediently.

"Then you should go back first and rest early today."

Kiyoshi patted Hinata's head.

"Ok."

Hinata had no choice but to put away the ninjutsu scroll, say goodbye to Kiyoshi and Shizune, and leave Kiyoshi's house.

In the blink of an eye, the once lively room was now empty except for Shizune and Kiyoshi.

The only sound in the air seemed to be the rustling of leaves outside the window.

Silently standing still, she felt unsure of what to do with her hands and feet.

She lowered her eyelids, staring at the grain of the wooden floor beneath her feet. Her bright red lips twitched slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but didn't know where to begin.

"what happened?"

Kiyoshi's magnetic voice suddenly rang out nearby.

Shizune was startled and looked up abruptly, only to find that Kiyoshi was already standing in front of her.

Kiyoshi was more than a head taller than her, and his dark eyes clearly reflected Shizune's somewhat flustered expression.

Immediately afterwards, Kiyoshi gently extended his slender fingers, his warm fingertips touching her slightly cool chin, and gently lifted her face, letting Shizune meet his gaze.

"I've been distracted since just now."

Kiyoshi's gaze seemed to penetrate her very soul, his tone carrying a hint of playful inquiry.

"The report is just an excuse, isn't it? Tell me, Mute, what are you thinking?"

Kiyoshi's fingertips felt like they carried a faint electric current, instantly spreading from her jawline throughout her body. Shizune felt her heart suddenly race uncontrollably, bringing a wave of heat.

"I... um... nothing..."

She was incoherent, her mind blank, and her usual competence in medical and administrative duties had vanished, leaving only the panic of a young girl.

Should she ask? Question him and Rin, or him and Lady Tsunade?

What right did she have? This realization made her feel powerless and wronged. She stammered for a long time but couldn't even utter a complete sentence.

Just as she was in a state of utter confusion, Kiyoshi suddenly turned to look out the window.

"It seems there are some impolite guests who have come uninvited."

In Kiyoshi's perception, there was a figure.

A massive figure, as large as a small mountain, crashed heavily onto Konoha's training ground with tremendous force, snapping several nearby trees and sending dust billowing into the sky.

The newcomer was exceptionally tall and strong, wearing the white haori unique to the Shell Organization, with strange black patterns covering his face, revealing only a pair of cold and ruthless eyes.

"We have arrived in Konoha."

Enmuro wears a scientific ninja tool developed by Amado in his ear, which allows him to communicate over long distances.

"Very good, we've forced Uchiha Kiyoshi out."

Amado's voice rang out.

"Yes."

Enmulo raised his hand, revealing a black glove on his hand.

After absorbing his chakra, the black glove released a chakra laser wave that cut down all the trees on the training ground.

Some ninjas who happened to be passing by were cut in two on the spot.

This sudden intrusion and the massive chakra reaction instantly triggered Konoha's alarm system.

Almost simultaneously, a golden flash appeared at the edge of the training field as if by teleportation.

Minato Namikaze stared at the uninvited guest with a serious expression.

He was processing documents at the Root when he sensed this unusually powerful and hostile chakra, and immediately used the "Flying Thunder God Technique" to rush over.

"By trespassing into Konoha without permission, you are showing far too little respect for Konoha."

Minato Namikaze's voice remained gentle, but his blue eyes were now filled with vigilance.

Three special kunai instantly appeared in his hand, and his gaze locked onto Enmulo.

Shizune was already in battle mode the instant the loud noise occurred. She quickly positioned herself in front of Kiyoshi, gripping the poisoned senbon tightly in her hand.

Kiyoshi gently raised his hand and pressed down on her shoulder, signaling her to calm down.

His crimson Sharingan had been activated at some point, and he had traversed several kilometers to quietly observe Enmuro, without any intention of making a move immediately.

Shell tissue.