Naruto's Endless Pretense

Sasuke didn't know exactly when Kurenai came in, how long it took to get herself drunk, and how much of the conversation she heard between herself and Jiraiya.However, according to Hong's questioning, the confrontation between the two should not have been discovered.

So what Sasuke has to deal with now is Yakumo's matter.According to what Hong said, Yakumo became weird after receiving his own treatment. He would often stare at the sky alone in a daze.

After finally getting rid of the inner demons, this should not be the attitude towards life.Kurenai also thought about many possibilities for this, but Yakumo ruled them out one by one.When he accidentally came to the tavern for a drink, he happened to overhear the conversation between Sasuke and Jiraiya, and turned his suspicions on Sasuke.

A sickly girl sighing and not thinking about food and tea must have been fascinated by some heartless man.In order to clear away his suspicions, Sasuke decided to go see Yakumo in person. Anyway, he had to go to Yakumo about the Chunin Exam.

"It's really troublesome."

According to the plan, Yakumo is going to take the chunin exam, and Sasuke's purpose is to persuade her to give up taking the exam.This is contrary to her long-cherished wish to revitalize the Kurama clan and become an excellent genjutsu-type ninja.Being forced by Kurenai to see her this time gave Sasuke a strange feeling of guilt.

[You guy, take responsibility for me. 】

Even though I didn't do anything, the seal on the mole of tears is also good.But speaking of it, Sasuke also felt a little strange.According to Yakumo's character, she shouldn't be thinking about life. She should have already thought about all the things she should think about in life.

"What is the reason?"

The sky was gloomy, and light rain fell sparsely.The wind carries the rain stars, as if searching for something on the ground, bumping randomly to the east and west.Raindrops fell from the eaves, walls, and leaves, just like broken beads, and finally connected together to form a water column.

It was raining, and the air was filled with melancholy. An inexplicable sadness locked my brows with countless worries.The cool air and empty skies set the mind free.Infected by this atmosphere, Sasuke couldn't help but find an oil-paper umbrella, and continued to wander around in search of the imaginary rain alley.

And in the rain alley, there was a girl who looked like a lilac.

This is a new residence that the Kurama clan has found for Yakumo. It is luxurious yet simple, with a Japanese-style charm.Yakumo was wearing a white haori, sitting in a wheelchair and looking up at the scenery in the courtyard.

"Cough cough."

Sasuke coughed twice in an attempt to dispel the atmosphere created by his imagination.He didn't come here for any romantic reasons, he was completely a villain.When Yakumo heard the voice, he slowly turned his head.

"It's Sasuke-san. When I heard the footsteps, I thought it was Kurenai-sensei. Usually no one comes to my place."

"That's it."

Sasuke smiled reluctantly, trying to find something to talk about.

"Is it okay to wear so little on a rainy day? You are not in good health to begin with."

"It's okay. It won't be too cold if you wear a Japanese-style cotton robe underneath Haori. But Mr. Sasuke, you wear this outfit at all times."

Sasuke is still wearing the special uniform of Class No. 11.This completely Western style of clothing is completely out of tune with the overall style of the house.If Yakumo is a classical woman wearing a long haori in the Meiji period, Sasuke is like an intruder from another era, out of place.

"No, I have many sets of changing uniforms. I don't always wear the same clothes."

Sasuke argued, and both of them laughed.Feeling that the atmosphere had become a little more cheerful, Sasuke decided to take this opportunity to show off his cards to Yakumo.

"Yakumo, I hope you can give up taking this Chunin Exam."

Sasuke hesitated for a while and expressed his thoughts. Yakumo fell silent after hearing this.In the courtyard, only the faint sound of raindrops fell on their hearts.

"Ah, that's actually the case. We hope you can help organize the first selection for the Chunin Examination."

Sensing Yakumo's depression, Sasuke hurriedly explained the ins and outs of the incident to Yakumo one by one.But Yakumo just buried his head and remained silent.

"I know this request is unreasonable, but I hope to borrow your ability. After all, your illusion ability is almost unmatched by anyone, especially after you gained the ability to control Idu."

But Yakumo seemed unmoved.Seeing Sasuke

He could only sigh helplessly.This situation is to be expected, and not everyone gives up their personal dreams for the benefit of the whole.Although the Chuunin exams will be held next year, and although Sasuke is kind to her, this request is still a bit too much.When you are only one step away from your dreams, people's desires are much greater than imagined.

So Sasuke quietly moved behind Yakumo, preparing to implement the second or real purpose of this trip, to plant a curse seal on Kurama Yakumo.

It was not impossible for Sasuke to solve the genjutsu problem in the Chunin Exam.He just needs to find someone to brush up his achievement points, and then plunder the abilities of other worlds in the dimensional dojo.Whether it is the alien exile in "Saint Seiya" or the magic lantern barrier in "11eyes: The Girl of Crime, Punishment and Atonement", they are all illusions that can rival or even surpass the monthly.

But Sasuke still chose to seek Yakumo's help first.On the one hand, it's because those abilities are so unbelievable that even if you want to capture them, it's not easy. On the other hand, it's because you want to plant a safe curse seal on Yakumo.

For this person who knows that she has traveled through time, even if she uses illusion to distort her memory, it is not safe.Originally, Sasuke wanted to learn the sealing technique left by the Uzumaki Kingdom to completely seal Yakumo's memory, but unfortunately he had to give up because of his own actions.

Putting his right hand behind his back, the dark mark of auspicious clouds appeared together with the red fairy face.After entering sage mode, Sasuke concentrated the senjutsu chakra onto his fingers to draw the inscriptions of the Earth Curse Seal.He refused to leave a curse mark by biting like Orochimaru, and the Earth Curse Seal was enough for Yakumo's curse seal.

This way, the probability of survival is higher. Even if you have some medical ninjutsu, it will only be a fever.It’s normal to catch a cold and get sick on a rainy day.

However, just when Sasuke was ready to take action, Yakumo suddenly raised his head.Sasuke's muscles tensed up, and he used his free left hand to pull down the wide brim of his hat, trying to cover the curse marks and facial makeup on his face.

"Mr. Sasuke, do you like listening to the rain?"

"Watching the wind and listening to the rain is really a poetic thing. I did it when I was young."

Sasuke stood motionless behind the wheelchair, and Yakumo did not doubt whether Sasuke had ulterior motives, he just said his own thoughts.

"Raining is just a normal phenomenon in nature. Water evaporates into water vapor, condenses into clouds when it encounters cold in the air, and then turns into raindrops and falls. It's just a part of the water cycle."

Sasuke said, slowly moving his prepared right hand to the back of Yakumo's neck.

"Sasuke-san is still a child now." Yakumo said softly. "Although it is true, people always bring their own emotions into these natural phenomena."

"Rain is born in the sky and dies on the ground. The process of falling in the middle is its lonely and unwilling life. I have had a dream, which is such a story of struggle. Since having this dream, I have never seen it again. Way to forget about it.”

Yakumo said and stretched out her hand. Some of the falling raindrops hit her hand with the wind, and some hit Sasuke's face.

"Sasuke-san must be lonely. I don't know why I feel that way."

"So if this is Sasuke-san's own request, I will agree to you. Although it may be just my illusion, I don't want Sasuke-san to be so lonely because you once saved me and Kurenai-sensei."

Yakumo was so focused on watching the drizzle falling that he didn't even notice what was happening behind him.This is a good opportunity. Sasuke can definitely plant a curse seal on Yakumo with the smallest movement, but for some reason Sasuke just can't move his fingers that are almost attached to Yakumo's neck further forward.

[That would be very lonely. I don’t want Mr. Sasuke to be so lonely.Because Mr. Sasuke saved me and Kurenai-sensei. 】

Yakumo is a gentle person, and her care and gratitude for her have not changed at all.Do I really want to hurt her again?Just for some comfort insurance?

Sasuke couldn't help but think of what happened at Mt. Myoboku the day before.Maybe this is just an insignificant choice for me, but for Yakumo, it may be a life-changing thing.Just like Anko who was planted with the Curse Seal of Heaven by Orochimaru.

The rain is misting, and so are the people.If life will eventually break into pieces like rain, make sure you have no regrets now and live up to the future.

Sasuke finally dispersed the senjutsu chakra in his hand and released the sage mode and curse seal.As if nothing happened, he pushed Yakumo back to the back room.

"Then it's settled, don't worry. I will try my best to get your exam qualifications from Hokage-sama."