Naruto: Naruto-chan's little childhood sweetheart?

the next day………

The sun had just risen when Naruto woke up, quickly washed up, picked up the gift he had carefully prepared, and immediately rushed towards the school.

After arriving at school, Naruto sat in an empty classroom, glancing at the classroom door from time to time, unable to conceal his excitement.

Suddenly not waiting for Jian Li under the big tree as usual, she must be confused. After she comes here, he will take the opportunity to give out the gift and give her a surprise.

Hehe...what a perfect plan~

Thinking of this, Naruto couldn't help but smile brightly.

However……………

As time passed, Naruto watched his classmates come to the class one by one. Until class was approaching, he never saw that familiar figure.

"Hey~ Did you hear that? The Uchiha clan was murdered last night."

"Of course I heard about it. My dad was on duty at the hospital that night. He told me that after last night, the number of Uchiha was only half a hundred, and most of the remaining dozens of people were from the older generation. People, all the middle-aged people in Uchiha were slaughtered, even the children, only one person was left."

"Ah?! There is only one child left?! Then Uchiha is no different from being exterminated."

"Isn't it? Moreover, my father also told me that Lord Hokage has announced the murderer of this incident today. He is actually one of Uchiha's own, named Uchiha Itachi. Now he has been deemed dangerous by Konoha. The highest level of traitorous ninja, once caught, will be killed directly without any need to say anything!"

The conversation just now, word for word, reached Naruto's ears, and his whole body instantly froze in place, as if he had lost his soul.

What did I just...hear?

The Uchiha were... exterminated?Only one child left?

A wave of panic instantly rushed into Naruto's heart. He clenched his fists and his joints creaked. Then he stood up suddenly and quickly walked to the person who had just revealed the news, grabbing his shoulders forcefully. .

"Are you lying?! Where is that kid?!"

"Hiss——?! What the hell are you...Eh?!!"

The boy who was caught wanted to resist, but after coming into contact with Naruto's terrifying gaze, he was frightened and lost his temper. He replied honestly.

"No, I'm not lying. Yes...my father told me that all the Uchiha who are still alive are in Konoha Hospital."

Hearing this, Naruto immediately let go of his palms, turned around and left the classroom.

"Naruto-kun...huh?"

Hinata had just arrived outside the classroom door and happened to see Naruto. She subconsciously wanted to say hello, but before she could finish her words, she saw him running out in a hurry.

Not far away, Shikamaru silently took in Naruto's actions. Although they were not good friends, they still had contact. After all, Jian Li didn't want to see Naruto veto it because of herself. communicate with other people.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah...if that little girl dies, the blow to Naruto will probably not be as big as usual..."

Hearing this, Dingji nodded on the side.

"Well... Shikamaru, let's help him. Naruto is a good person."

Shikamaru rolled his eyes at him first, then sighed.

"I said, what does helping Naruto have to do with him being a good person?

It’s...really, really troublesome..."

After the class bell rang, Iruka walked into the classroom. At first glance, he noticed that Naruto's seat was empty, and he couldn't help but subconsciously ask.

"Where has Naruto been? He never seems to be late."

Hearing this, Shikamaru raised his hand and said

"Report, Naruto ran out in a hurry after hearing the news that Uchiha was almost exterminated."

"What did you say?!"

Iruka's eyes widened in surprise. He spent the whole night in school preparing for lessons yesterday, so he knew nothing about it.

After being asked by the Third Generation to take more care of Naruto, Iruka paid special attention to it and talked to Naruto several times. He knew very well how important Jian Li, his only good friend, was to Naruto.

Iruka frowned, and after thinking for a moment, he picked up the chalk, turned around and wrote the word "self-study" on the blackboard.

"I have something to do. Let's study by ourselves first."

After saying that, Iruka ran out of the classroom and went straight to the Hokage's office.

After seeing Mr. Iruka leaving, Shikamaru moved his head towards Choji.

"Let's go too."

"Oh!"

Seeing the two people behind her also leaving the classroom, Hinata gritted her teeth, stood up, and rushed home...

At the same time, inside Konoha Hospital...

As soon as he arrived at the hospital, Naruto came to the counter without stopping and asked anxiously

"Hello, may I ask where the Uchiha child who survived is and what is his name?!"

The female nurse at the counter was stunned and subconsciously said:

"Are you talking about Uchiha Sasuke? He is currently in the special care ward on the third floor..."

【Boom! ! 】

A thunder suddenly exploded in Naruto's heart.

Uchiha Sasuke...not...Jian Li...

Naruto took a few steps back in a daze, his face turned pale, and the corners of his mouth twitched uncontrollably. Then his legs gave out and he fell to his knees.

"How could...why would this happen..."

Scenes of Jian Li flashed through Naruto's mind...his eyes turned red, and tears suddenly poured out uncontrollably.

Shikamaru and Choji came later and saw Naruto kneeling on the ground. Shikamaru walked behind him first and patted Naruto on the back shoulder.

"Hey."

Naruto choked and looked back.

"Deer... Shikamaru..."

"I said, do you really believe the rumors outside?"

"Ok?"

Seeing Naruto stunned, Shikamaru patiently explained

"Before you see her body, it's better not to give up. Even if the chance is slim, you must try your best. After all, people always have to hold on to some hope, right?"

Shikamaru's words restored some sparkle to Naruto's eyes, and then he wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, stood up slowly, and said with his face that had become resolute.

"Well, you're right, I'm going to find the third generation grandpa right now."

After saying that, Naruto wanted to run towards the Hokage's office, but before he could start, he saw Iruka-sensei running in from the door. After seeing him, he immediately showed a look of surprise.

"Great, I finally found you Naruto."

Naruto subconsciously thought that Mr. Iruka was here to catch him for skipping class, and quickly waved his hand.

"Iruka-sensei?! Are you here to catch me going to class? I'm sorry, I won't go back today."