Naruto's Endless Pretense

Late autumn and winter always give people a red feeling.

The red sky, the rare late autumn sunshine, and the warm breeze blowing on my face.With such freedom, isn’t it a pity not to fly?

Sasuke came to the Hokage's office to find Tsunade.This afternoon, the first round of the Chunin Examination, which is the preliminary exam, will begin.As the examiner of the first exam and the main staff member of the second exam, Sasuke should be busy with preparations now.

But Sasuke had a reason why he had to see Tsunade.He wanted to fight for Yakumo's final qualification for the Chunin Exam. This was what he had said.

At the same time, for some reason, Sasuke was very eager to see Tsunade at this moment, hoping to see her mature smile.

Gently pushing open the door of the office, Tsunade leaned on the desk and corrected documents. There was a mountain of documents waiting for approval piled next to her.This is the Hokage's job. It sounds glorious but very painful. He is a true servant of the people.

Whether it is Tsunade or future Naruto, they have basically become slaves to work.Sasuke felt a little sorry for dragging his master into the quagmire. After all, Tsunade originally lived a carefree life of gambling.

However, the woman now looked tired but happy.Because Naruto is the dream of Tsunade and her important people.This dream of happiness made Sasuke feel a little envious.Maybe this is what he wants to see, something different from helplessness and compromise.

"Okay, don't stand there in a daze. Come in quickly."

It was naturally impossible for Tsunade not to notice Sasuke's arrival, so she saw Sasuke standing blankly at the door and called him in.As Sasuke came in, Tsunade naturally stretched out her hand.Upon seeing this, Sasuke smiled bitterly and handed over the iron bottle that Tsunade smashed to him.

Tsunade took the iron bottle and quietly opened the lid and took a look.There was no bottle of wine as expected, but there was a membership card for the pub.Tsunade curled her lips in dissatisfaction, but carefully put away the iron bottle.

"Teacher, I have something to ask you this time."

In order to avoid Tsunade's complaints, Sasuke went straight to the point.

"Of course I know that if you don't prepare for the exam and come to me, there must be something wrong."

Tsunade put down her pen, folded her hands on her chin, and looked at Sasuke with a teasing look.

"And it must be a very important thing to be called teacher by such a formal title. Tell me, is there something wrong with that little Suna ninja girl?"

"Grandma Tsunade!"

Sasuke complained with a wry smile.Tsunade was one of the first people he fell in love with, and she was also the one who single-handedly facilitated his ambiguous relationship with Temari.So Tsunade always teases Sasuke and Temari, which makes Sasuke feel very embarrassed.

"I'm here this time because of Yakumo's affairs, and it has nothing to do with Temari!"

"Yakumo? That little girl from the Kurama clan? Kid, although it's a bit direct to say this, you will be beaten to death if you have two feet."

"That's enough! It's not about that!"

Sasuke knew very well that Tsunade was just joking, but he couldn't help but his face burned, and he quickly interrupted Tsunade's inappropriate attitude.

"I know, I know, no more joking. Is your goal the child's exam qualification?"

Tsunade smiled for a moment and returned to her role as Hokage.She had been a war commander and was very shrewd. She could basically guess what Sasuke wanted to do. She was just teasing Sasuke like that to relax.Sasuke was relieved when he saw this, and for some reason he felt much happier.

"Yes. Becoming a chuunin is very important to Yakumo, and I hope to give her a chance."

"No, it is unfair to other candidates to allow students who know the content of the exam in advance to take the exam. And there has never been such a precedent. I cannot allow her to take the exam this time."

Tsunade refused immediately without thinking. This was also the decision that Hokage should make.But Sasuke was unwilling to give up and continued to persuade.

"Didn't my subordinates also take the exam? Besides, can't Yakumo be allowed to directly take the third exam?"

"I said no! That would be even unfair!" Tsunade's face became serious and her eyes became serious. "And you also know the special nature of this Chunin Exam. Even the Raikage of Cloud Ninja will come to Konoha. This kind of thing must not happen."

"Is that so?"

To be honest, Sasuke expected to be rejected so simply and without any room for mercy.But Sasuke still felt a little disappointed

After all, that gentle girl was giving up her dream for him.Dreams are happiness that supports people to continue walking.

"However."

Tsunade's expression suddenly changed, she smiled evilly and reached out to touch Sasuke's hanging head.

"That child Yakumo has also made a contribution to this exam. After discussion, the senior management decided to conduct a separate assessment for her after this Chunin exam, which will be regarded as compensation. But I made it in advance, I don't want to His disciple becomes a playboy."

"here we go again!"

Sasuke pushed Tsunade's hand away and glared at her angrily.But then the two looked at each other and laughed.

"Then Yakumo's matter is settled."

Sasuke said with some emotion.He didn't expect that things would develop like this. It shouldn't be easy to open such a special case for a ninja to take the exam alone.

"Yes, Yakumo's matter is settled. Now let's talk about your matter."

Tsunade became dull, took out a document from the drawer and photographed it in front of Sasuke.The document had messy creases, as if it had been crumpled into a ball and then unfolded.

"This is Danzo's list of the first members of the rebuilt Root Organization. The leader of the first group is you, Uchiha Sasuke."

Tsunade sighed deeply and looked at Sasuke with worried eyes.

"Duanzo said you agreed, is this true?"

"……it is true."

"asshole!"

Tsunade stood up, reached out and grabbed Sasuke's collar and pulled his upper body to the table, holding Sasuke firmly down with one hand.

"Do you know what kind of organization Geng is? No one who enters can live like a normal person! Why should you join such an organization!"

"...I'm different, it's okay."

Sasuke retorted feebly, saying something that he didn't believe either.Tsunade stared at Sasuke for more than a minute, then let him go under Sasuke's surprised gaze.

"Okay! I know, there must be a reason to do this, right? Anyway, you are strong enough, and you never ask my opinion when doing things, just do whatever you want."

Tsunade waved Sasuke out of the office as if she was impatient.

"It just so happens that I feel more at ease with you in the Root Organization. That guy Danzo is not a good person, so keep an eye on him for me."

Sasuke chuckled when he heard this, turned around and took two steps to close the door and leave.But just then Tsunade spoke up again, a voice of concern that was completely different from before.

"Also, don't keep it all to yourself. I'm your teacher. If you can't handle things, you should rely on me. Your unhappiness is written all over your face. You are my disciple, so give me some advice. Cheer up!"

Sasuke looked back and saw Tsunade immersed in the pile of documents, quickly correcting each document like a stamping machine.It was as if what he just said had never been said.

[So you saw it all, were those jokes you made before just to cheer me up? 】

Sasuke suddenly understood why he wanted to meet Tsunade so much.That is a different behavior from the people around you.

It's different from Tayuya Sakon's respect, it's different from Kaoru's gratitude, it's different from Naruto's mysterious feeling, it's different from Temari's lovesickness after a long absence.This smile and concern are pure, the light that is completely opposite to the darkness beyond.

Walking out of the Hokage Building, the sky had changed from burning red to cool blue.A sense of openness arises spontaneously.

That's right, it's not too late to make a choice now.Sasuke was convinced that this was the important moment of choice that the Great Toad Sage had mentioned, and he must not miss it this time.

There are never two choices in gambling.Sometimes by opening the table, you can break out of the trap given by others and discover your own third way.This may be difficult, but for that concern and to keep the love given to him by his important people, Sasuke made up his mind.

I want to be loved, and I also want to love truly.Not because he didn't want to get hurt, but because he didn't want to be hurt. Such a decision might seem a bit selfish, but Sasuke was determined.

Because Sasuke really wanted to see their carefree smiles under such a blue sky again because of him.

It's another blue afternoon, and the Chunin Exams are about to begin!