【Ming Zuo】Walking Alone in Darkness

"Hey hey, have you seen Iruka-sensei's face, hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha I said!"

"It can be funnier than you...cut, I'm in trouble..."

"Well, standing is standing anyway, do you want some potato chips?"

"Oh! I want it!"

"So Choji, have all the money I borrowed from you been spent?"

"I, I just want to buy..."

"Ahhh... I'm so troublesome..."

Shikamaru had nothing to love, lazily leaned back against the wall and closed his eyes to rest.However, after only closing his eyes for two seconds, he quietly raised his eyelids to look at Naruto beside him who was happily sharing snacks with Choji.

Shikamaru was the first to notice Naruto among his classmates.Not paying attention in the general sense, but... perhaps it should be said, paying attention to Uzumaki Naruto himself.It is also related to talent. Shikamaru is naturally more sensitive. Since he was a child, he felt strange about the hostile attitude of the people around him. He also asked his father about it.He is a person who is very afraid of trouble, and has no idea of ​​getting closer to Naruto and becoming friends, but he never thinks that Naruto is a person who should be treated like that by everyone.

His father told him to see and judge with his own eyes.He did the same.

However, since this guy and Sasuke became buddies for no reason, it seems that a lot has changed.

No longer thinking about pranks and annoying people alone every day, his natural affinity is more obvious.After getting acquainted with the children of a few ninja families in the class, the teachers who skipped class and climbed trees began to gang up.

... And that guy Sasuke didn't know how to stop it.

Shikamaru glanced in through the glass, and the prettiest one in the class was spinning his pen in boredom, obviously not attending the class.Shikamaru rolled his eyes again, so he said why he was so miserable and was punished to stand together with Choji and Naruto...

"This flavor of potato chips is delicious! Let me tell you! I'll treat you to snacks next time too!"

"Okay!"

"It's just that Sasuke doesn't let me eat these delicious things..."

"Why? Boys eat more to grow stronger. It's okay."

"I don't know what to say, but Sasuke won't let me eat vegetables..."

Shikamaru couldn't bear it anymore and interjected: "Is he your mother!?"

On the way back from school, Naruto Ken bid farewell to Shikamaru and Kiba in a spirited manner, walking beside Sasuke with a bit of a jump.

Except for the necessary, Sasuke will not interfere with Naruto's affairs.Sasuke doesn't think it's a big deal when Iruka punishes him to stand, to be distracted in class, or even to skip class, just let Naruto be happy.

After all, he himself doesn't like to attend classes. Naruto learned less in his previous life than he does now, so he still saves the world as Hokage.While he was still young, it was more important for him to have fun.

"Sasuke! I want to eat grilled fish!"

"Huh?" Sasuke was stunned for a moment, "It's a bit troublesome to make at home, do you want to go to the store to eat? There are no barbecue pits and barbed wire at home."

"Hey hey, I know a good place, and I don't need to go to the market to buy fish, I said! I'll take you there!" Naruto finally had something to take Sasuke there, and his beard seemed to be puffing up proudly.

Sasuke was a little helpless, but the corner of his mouth slightly raised: "Well, let's go."

The place where Naruto took Sasuke was not what he expected, it was by the small river in the back mountain.Naruto skillfully rolled up his sleeves and trousers to prepare for catching fish, while telling Sasuke how he once shared grilled fish and mushroom soup with a kind grandfather here.Naruto said it happily, but Sasuke felt a little uncomfortable when he heard it.

How did this guy grow into that Wei Guangzheng image? He obviously lived like this when he was a child...

Naruto didn't know it when he was young, but Sasuke knew that the old man he was talking about was the third generation when he heard it, and he felt even more upset.It's not that the old man doesn't know what Naruto is going through, why on earth has he shown so little love for him?

Because he is Churiki the Tailed Orc, because he is the son of the fourth generation?

For whatever reason, he couldn't accept it.

Sasuke had already piled up the wood for the bonfire, cleaned Naruto's small pot and boiled water, Naruto ran over with a few big fish in his arms, his big blue eyes sparkling with excitement.

It was already late autumn, it got dark early, and now the sun had set very low, in the dim light of dusk, only Naruto's blue eyes were still bright as always.

this idiot...

Why are you always smiling so happily?

Sasuke really couldn't understand.

"Come here, I'll tell you which mushrooms are edible."

"Oh!"

Sasuke has memories of being in his thirties, but he is still not omniscient.

For example, in the loneliest years of Naruto, what exactly supported him.

It was the boy who always looked indifferent, but would get angry with him, and would turn his face away after glancing at him and then smile.

It was him who made him feel that he was not alone.

No matter what, you can hold on.

No one thought that the one who was reborn and saved Naruto was the same person.

"Oh yes Sasuke..."

"Huh?" Sasuke put the grilled fish aside, let it dry for a while before passing it to Naruto, and pointed to the fish maw, "There are no spines here, so be careful when eating the back."

"Yeah, I want to say... well... it's delicious!! Sasuke, let me tell you how you baked it so delicious!"

"..." Sasuke thought to himself, there is a reason why he baked so deliciously.

Although it was not long, the seventh class also had a very harmonious period of time.When I was out on a mission, I settled down in the wilderness, and I didn’t want to be self-sufficient just by eating Bingliang Wan. At that time, Naruto said that Sasuke’s fire barbecue was too suitable, and was beaten up by Sasuke.

Still baked it for him.

So Sasuke became their special chef in the wild.Sakura is a kind girl, and she does all the soup cooking. The idiot Naruto and the unscrupulous teacher Kakashi will just knock on the bowl and say cheers.

As for the shameful experience of being accidentally and habitually grilled fish by Shuiyue, who was seen and laughed at by Shuiyue, and immediately stopped holding his thighs and calling him Dad after eating, Sasuke didn't want to recall it at all.

"What did you want to say just now?" Sasuke remembered that Naruto seemed to have something to say.

"Oh! By the way, I want to say, I want to eat snacks too!"

"No."

"Why……"

"What kind of snacks do children eat when they grow up?" Sasuke frowned and looked at him, "From now on, you are not allowed to eat what he gave you when you play with Ding Ci."

"It's only when I haven't eaten that I think... ah! That's enough, don't compare your height!" Naruto was furious.

Sasuke is a bit soft-hearted. After all, it is a child who is greedy. It is not a big problem to eat some junk food once in a while. Then go back and buy him some to try...

"Sasuke really looks like my mother? Shikamaru and Choji both said that my mother is like this."

... buy your sister.

After the small field dinner that started with a pleasant grilled fish and ended with Naruto being beaten violently, Naruto still wanted to go to the river to grill fish from time to time, but Sasuke took him there occasionally during the day on weekends, and usually did not go there after school. Been there.The reason is simple, the weather is getting colder and colder.

Pulling Naruto out of the winter clothing store, seeing this guy's mouth covered by a thick scarf and his body wrapped like a ball, but insisting on stuffing the snacks in his hand into his mouth, Sasuke wanted to help him. Forehead.

"Go home and eat!"

"Just one bite, another bite..." Naruto hurriedly begged for mercy, "Sasuke was finally willing to buy it for me..."

"What's so delicious about this kind of food..." Sasuke couldn't understand it. With his taste in his thirties, he really didn't think there was anything delicious.It’s not entirely related to his mental age. He has never liked sweets since he was a child. He is definitely an outlier in the Uchiha family of the sweet party. His favorite food is tomato and bonito rice balls, which are so healthy that they can be ranked as “the neighbor’s kid in terms of eating.” The No.1 item of the "Baby Award", the snacks that Naruto and Choji are passionate about, he really hasn't gone through the stage of liking.

"Okay, let's eat at home." Sasuke snatched half a bag of potato chips and stuffed them into the bag, then took Naruto's hand and walked home.

The weather is getting colder, but the street is not deserted, but more lively, and many stores have made more festive decorations than usual.Sasuke looked at this scene and began to think about an important thing.

It's New Year's Eve.

It is impossible for him to leave Naruto alone for a big festival like the New Year.But just like the previous concerns, although Uchiha has temporarily reached a settlement with Konoha's high-level executives, bringing Kyuubi to Uchiha's mansion in such a big way is simply raising Danzo's eyelids.

Then who can I ask... Sakura?Neither of her parents are ninjas, and their knowledge is limited. Maybe they have prejudice against Naruto, no.Hinata?I have full marks for myself, but the Hyuga family is now the largest family in Konoha after the Uchiha, with many and annoying family rules, how can it be possible for outsiders to enter in this day, let alone Naruto's status is very troublesome...

that……

Sasuke quickly thought of the right candidate.

"..."

"..."

Shikamaru and Sasuke stared at each other.

"Please." Sasuke said calmly, Shikamaru didn't feel that he was being asked at all.

"Hey! So why do I have to do such a troublesome thing!"

Sasuke tilted his head and thought for a while: "Because only you can see through the stupid words spread by those stupid people, see through him."

Shikamaru felt uncomfortable being choked by him, but he didn't bother to beat him, so he held back for a long time, and finally curled his lips. "Okay, okay, I get it, tsk, you actually came to tell me this kind of thing in person... I know it, okay, I'll tell my dad later."

Sasuke showed a slight smile, and when he smiled, he finally looked a little cute like a small dumpling at this age: "Thank you."

Shikamaru didn't want to talk to him, so he said that he took in Naruto to spend the New Year with him. Why are you thanking Uchiha Sasuke? Are you his guardian? Hey!

So the trouble is dead!

Sasuke didn't say anything, but he wasn't worried.Because he saw with his own eyes how Shikamaru treated Naruto when he was still young.In the past, he also saw with his own eyes how Shikamaru treated Naruto after he became Hokage.

Compared to himself, who was stamped by Naruto himself, but brought disaster to him throughout his life, he felt that Shikamaru, who was by his side and supported him from beginning to end, was really Naruto's best friend.

Although he is now by Naruto's side to take care of him and is his best friend, Sasuke never wanted to separate Naruto and Konoha.Naruto should, as before, infect everyone with his unique charm, make everyone believe in him, be willing to help him, become his partner, and his backing.

As for Sasuke, what he wants to do has never changed.

Bear all the darkness, let Naruto... let the world, only feel the light is enough.

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