Naruto's Endless Pretense

There cannot be a bird in the birdcage that longs for freedom, because the bird will die in depression because of the loss of freedom. The birds that have not died are caged birds that are like dead bodies.It is impossible for the cage to release the bird, because if it releases the bird on its own, it will lose the value of its existence.

So, if you were born as a caged bird, would you want to break out of the cage and fly away?If you were born in a birdcage, would you open your heart and let the birds fly away?

If you were a person holding the key, would you have the courage to open this cage?Just to satisfy their own moral values, both the cage and the bird lose their value.

cage seam cage seam

The bird in the cage wants to come all the time

In that pre-dawn night, the moment when the crane and the turtle were united (the crane and the turtle slipped)

Who is facing you from behind?

Well, you know what?At that moment, whoever faces the ghost behind his back will have to take the place of the caged bird as the scapegoat.

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A grand party was being held in the barbecue restaurant.The participants include Gai's Class 11, Kakashi's Class [-], Kurenai's Class [-], Asuma's Class [-] and Sasuke's Class [-].However, although Xiao Li and the others were in the dojo, Kai himself was not there. It was said that he was sent out alone to perform an S-level mission.

The reason for the party was to celebrate Sasuke's successful promotion to Special Jounin. There are many examples of people being promoted to special jounin at the age of 12. Kakashi was already an official jounin when he was 12 years old.But less than half a year after graduating from school, he was promoted to jounin and became squad leader. This is the first time in the entire ninja world that Sasuke was promoted.So everyone in the same class proposed to celebrate it.

Sasuke was very moved by the crowd's enthusiasm, but he was also very heartbroken that he was asked to treat them.There had just been two (three?) more people in the family, and the living expenses had doubled several times. Looking at Naruto and Choji who were devouring their food, Sasuke had the illusion that they were just taking advantage of the situation.

Because he had been promoted to special jounin, Sasuke did not sit with Naruto and the others but sat with Kakashi and the other jonins.

"Naruto, you should pay more attention to the impact. Look, you ate all Hinata's grilled meat!" Across the table, Sasuke couldn't help but scold this guy who had no emotional intelligence.

"No, it's okay. I just baked it for Naruto-kun."

Hearing Sasuke's cry, Hinata hurriedly explained that she almost burned herself.The big-hearted Naruto immediately became concerned about Hinata's condition even though he was still eating.

"Okay Sasuke, this is what Naruto is like, don't worry about it. I will educate him well in the future."

Kakashi patted Sasuke on the shoulder to reassure him to eat.He understands Sasuke, and although there is no change on the surface, there must be some reluctance in his heart, and his dissatisfaction with Naruto is one of the manifestations.Hong on the side looked at it but couldn't help laughing.

"Have you already excluded Sasuke from the class just two days after he left? By the way, how does it feel to see your disciple on an equal footing with you, Kakashi?"

"Hmph, the one who doesn't feel right should be someone who has just become a special jounin, right?"

Kakashi put down his chopsticks and choked.Kurenai was speechless for a moment, then picked up the wine glass and launched an attack on Sasuke.

"Sasuke, congratulations on your successful promotion to special jounin. Come and have a drink with me, senior!"

"No need, I'm not 20 years old yet."

Sasuke hurriedly waved his hand, he was not interested in drinking with Kurenai, a senior drunkard.And he doesn't like drinking. Even drinking just a little bit of wine will make people feel like they can't fully control their bodies. Sasuke hates this.

Only when everything is under control can you be calm and move forward and retreat freely.

"Boring kid, drinking is a sign of growing up."

Kurenai turned her head and drank a glass of wine slowly by herself. Asuma and Kakashi both smiled and raised their glasses.Sasuke was stunned for a moment, then stared at Kakashi.But as if he noticed Sasuke's gaze, Kakashi put down the wine glass again.

"But I don't like drinking either. Alcohol is not a good thing for ninjas."

"Bastard Kakashi, what did you say!"

Kakashi originally just wanted to find a reason not to give Sasuke a chance to see him take off his mask.

The words made Hong angry.Just as he was thinking about how to remedy it, there was a huge noise from the student's desk next door.

"It's just that eating like this is so boring. I have something to say!"

Naruto slapped his hand on the dining table, making everyone stunned.Naruto felt even more proud when he saw that everyone's attention was focused on him, and he waved his hand and pointed to where Class [-] was sitting.

"Sakon, Tayuya, you two were originally sound ninjas who attacked Konoha. I have always remembered you. You have a lot to do with the third generation old man breaking an arm."

"This idiot is causing trouble." Sasuke cursed secretly.

Naruto's words silenced everyone, and the originally cheerful atmosphere was gone.It had been less than two months since the Konoha Collapse Plan, and the Sound Ninja invasion was still fresh in our minds.Tayuya and Sakon also sighed secretly. Sasuke asked them to attend the party together because he wanted to take this opportunity to integrate them into the group, but it still seemed very difficult at the moment.

"We are sorry for what happened in the past, but we are now Lord Sasuke's subordinates. Please forgive us."

"grown ups?"

Ever since Sasuke lifted (planted) the curse seal on Tayuya and Sakon, the two of them have been calling Sasuke "sir" just like they used to call Orochimaru.It's useless no matter how much Sasuke forbids it, and it feels good to be called "sama", especially for a beautiful girl like Tayuya.

"No, the point is wrong." Naruto shook his head. "Although you are now Sasuke's subordinates and in the same class as Xiang Rin, I can't just forgive you."

"Then what do you want us to do?"

Sakon's tone was already a bit unkind.He was always a fiery and arrogant person, and the reason why he was willing to bow his head before was entirely because of Sasuke.Shikamaru on the side noticed this and quickly reminded Naruto with his eyes. Unfortunately, he overestimated Naruto's IQ and Naruto completely ignored him.

"Let's compete!"

"what?"

The tense expressions on everyone's faces relaxed a little.Naruto continued talking enthusiastically.

"Our seventh class and your eleventh class will compete to see who can eat more barbecue. As long as you win, I will admit that you are my companions of Uzumaki Naruto! Right, Sakura-chan Sakurai?"

Sai, who had been silent, was also pulled up by Naruto.

"Really, are you sure?" Sakon's facial expression seemed a little stiff.

"Of course, I have never lost to anyone except Choji when it comes to eating!"

Naruto rolled up his sleeves confidently.But his move made Sakon burst into laughter.

"I just can't help it anymore. It's so funny that someone actually wants to beat me in eating. Isn't that right, Tayuya?"

"Ah, that's right."

Under the astonished gazes of everyone, Sakon's head, which had been carried behind him like a puppet, suddenly turned around and opened his eyes, then stretched out his hands and feet to separate a person who looked exactly like Sakon from the cursed seal.

"There are four of us here!"

"Ah, then I will help Naruto. The game must be fair." At Sasuke's signal, Shikamaru scratched his head and stood up.

"Shikamaru, are you joining too? Then I'll help the other side. It's Sasuke's treat anyway."

Hey, Choji, is it really okay to say what’s on your mind like this?

"Ah! I feel the burning feeling of youth, Ningci, let's join in!" Xiao Li, who was burning, grabbed Ningci and shook him.

Seeing that things were gradually developing for the better, Sasuke took a long breath and quietly looked at the mess on the next table.

"Why, have you entered the role of captain so quickly?" Kurenai suddenly said in Sasuke's ear. "But you should worry about your own affairs first."

"What should I say?" Sasuke asked immediately before he could complain.

"You've also noticed that Neji and Hinata are actually not very interested." Kurenai pointed to the people next to them who were feasting. "I don't think this has anything to do with you."

"The head of the Hyuga clan wants to meet you."