"You mean...... Tsunade-sama and Jiraiya-sama?! ”

In Naruto's deliberate reminder, and the surprise shout of the mute. Since the appearance of Orochimaru, in front of a strong sense of crisis, the women who had to focus all their attention on Orochimaru's body finally realized that the distance between the rescuers and themselves had always been so close!

"That's right, it's...... Ahem, Grandpa Jiraiya and Grandma Tsunade. ”

Naruto couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when he saw the women who had begun to break free from the shadow of fear created by Orochimaru and gradually resurfaced with a smile after being reminded by himself. Then he paused slightly, and put all his mind on suppressing the toxins in his body. While continuing half-jokingly and half-seriously.

"There was so much movement just now, and I didn't come out to take a look...... In this case, either the sound insulation of the izakaya is so good that the people who drink inside don't even know what's going on outside. Or, it's Grandpa Jiraiya and Grandma Tsunade, and the two of them are already drunk...... Hawkers, no matter what the case is, it seems that we can only take the initiative to go to them for help. ”

Between the words, Naruto's treatment process for Mute was slowly coming to an end......

It's not that Naruto's level of medical skills has reached the point where he can completely remove the fierce poison carefully formulated by Orochimaru by himself. But in a sense, Naruto adopted a simple and crude method of dealing with it with one force to ten guis!

After all, in a sense, what the toxin erodes and consumes is nothing more than silent life force...... And this thing is the most indispensable resource for Naruto, who has the bloodline of the Uzumaki clan and is also the pillar power of the Nine Lamas.

In other words, Naruto didn't need to master the subtlety of his medical skills in this "healing" process...... All that is needed is to separate a part of its own huge life force, mix it into the chakra, and slowly send it into the silent body together. And then from the inside out, repair the traumatic damage caused to the silent body under the spread of toxins. This devastationary toxin is forcibly suppressed within a certain range, so as to temporarily prevent the injury from continuing to deteriorate.

Although this simple and crude approach may not last long after Naruto no longer continues to infuse life force. But since he is also one of the three ninjas, and he is also the top medical ninja-level Tsunade in the Hokage world, he is nearby. Then, it must be more than enough to let Shizune regain his spirits and support him to return to Tsunade and receive Tsunade's detoxification treatment.

"Well, almost. After that, you should be able to hold on a little longer...... At the very least, it should be no problem to persist until you find Grandma Tsunade to help you completely remove toxins from your body. ”

Because of this, with a clear goal, Naruto didn't have to think too much about what futile curves during the treatment process. It didn't take long for him to temporarily suppress the toxins in Shie's body, and slowly stood up before Shizune gradually returned to a blood-colored ruddy face that was no different from ordinary people. After a slight pause in his words, he confirmed Jiraiya's current location with the teleportation mark of the Flying Thunder God Technique applied to Jiraiya's body. While distracted, he raised his eyebrows slightly thoughtfully, and looked sideways at the shadow of the eaves not far behind him.

"So, what's next...... In order to save time, we have to divide the army into two ways. ”

"Huh? Two ways to divide the soldiers? What does that mean? ”

After receiving Naruto's healing help, Shizune's complexion not only recovered a lot, but even between the words, he no longer trembled and weakened as before. Then he slowly stood up tentatively, and asked curiously in Naruto's unexpected proposal.

"As it stands...... Shouldn't we go together and immediately go to Tsunade-sama and Jiraiya-sama to help? If you go separately and are found by Orochimaru alone, isn't it the same as ......"

"Well, you can rest assured on that. As long as I have it...... Ahem, there's my shadow clone. Then for a while, Orochimaru will definitely not be able to spare time and come back to us for trouble. ”

After hearing Shizuki's incomprehensible words, Naruto, who had obviously taken this into account, immediately shrugged his shoulders indifferently. And then responded without hesitation, with a mature and steady tone that is by no means a child's possession, calmly responding and comforting.

"What's more, you also saw it just now...... The current Orochimaru, but he only wants to kill me wholeheartedly. Even if he really finds him, it's a big deal that I'll continue to run away alone and lure him away. ”

And Naruto's words, although the women did not want to admit it in their hearts. But in the facts that Fang has just experienced firsthand, the women also know ...... Compared to his own life, the little guy in front of him, who could only rely on the protection of the three of himself, was the key target of Orochimaru's desire to kill him. So much so that in a sense, Naruto became a powerful MT that filled Orochimaru's hatred value.

In this case, as long as Naruto is not killed by Orochimaru. Then, it is estimated that even if these three girls run in front of Orochimaru to hang around, it is estimated that they will not be distracted by Orochimaru to take a second look, let alone have any risk of breaking their legs.

"Do you just want to kill you...... That seems to be the ...... thing to say."

Thinking of this, among the women, Nonoyu, who can be regarded as having a deep friendship with Naruto, was the first to adapt to this answer. And in front of Naruto's smiling appearance, while having the "illusion" that he was talking to his peers, he couldn't help but continue straight out under the stimulation of a premonition in his heart.

"So, what kind of division is the so-called division of soldiers? Do you want the three of us to go to Jiraiya-sama for help, and you to support your 'shadow clone'? ”

Between the words, I don't know if it was an unintentional act or an intentional one...... When mentioning the shadow clone that Naruto said was attracting Orochimaru's attention, the word shadow clone was like a reference, and it was aggravated by Nonoyu.

"No, no, no, of course not...... It was just a shadow clone, originally used to cover the retreat of my body, how could I be stupid enough to run back to support him? Isn't that just a matter of sacrificing the basics? ”

After hearing the response from Nonoyu's words, a look of surprise flashed in Naruto's smiling eyes. Then, as if nothing had happened, he held his head in his hands and responded with a big grin. While leaning slightly sideways, he looked at the shadow he was watching before, and Oki Noyu numbled his mouth.

"What's more, Aunt Ye Naiyu, the soldiers I said are divided into two ways, but it has something to do with the 'gift' that I agreed with you in advance...... No, if I don't have any delusions, the child you've missed for a long time is watching you over there. ”

"That's true, but ...... Ay? Gift? What gift? I don't remember that you kid promised to give me something......"

Between the words, although Nonoyu knew very well in his heart that Naruto's words must be diverting his attention. So much so that vaguely, as if he had captured a corner of the truth, he was ready to continue to ask Naruto. But when he heard the "gift" that Naruto said, Ye Naiyu was still slightly stunned for a moment. Immediately subconsciously puzzled, and because he suddenly realized a certain possibility, he covered his mouth with his eyes wide in surprise. Even his originally calm and steady tone began to tremble and become intermittent.

Naruto...... Naruto...... Are you supposed to be ...... Say...... That kid he ...... He's ......?! ”

Obviously, the "gift" that Naruto said was the reason why he deliberately found Ueno Naiyu on this trip and persuaded Nonoyu to travel with him - that is, he was pulled into the Root Organization by Danzang a few years ago. So much so that to this day, the adopted son of Yakushi Ye Naiyu, who is still acting as a spy outside, Yakushi Dou.

"Uh-huh~ That's what you said, 'shouldn't you'?"

Seeing the heavy chips he threw out, after successfully distracting Nonoyu's attention, Naruto was silent, and he suddenly breathed a sigh of relief. Immediately, the smile on the corner of his mouth became more prevalent, and he tilted his head slightly, pretending to be innocent and continued.

"What are you waiting for? It's been so many years apart, you should have a lot to say to him, right? ”

“…… Call...... It seems that we really owe you a lot of kindness to this little guy......"

Seeing Naruto's appearance in his chest, coupled with the fact that deep down in his heart, there is indeed an instinctive urge to find his beloved adopted son as soon as possible. And with Naruto informing his adopted son of his exact whereabouts, it became more and more difficult to restrain the suppressed trend. After a brief moment of silence, Ye Naiyu took a deep breath, allowing his tone to remain as calm as usual. While staring at Naruto's face, he continued with a complicated expression.

“…… So, I'll quit first...... Don't be surprised, little one, or I'll be guilty for the rest of my life. ”

"Hehe, Anla, Anla~ You can go with confidence, Aunt Nonoyu...... Even if it's Orochimaru, it's not easy to defeat my 'shadow clone'! ”

Between the words, from Nonoyu's eyes, after confirming that the other party had guessed that the so-called "shadow clone" that attracted Orochimaru's attention was actually his own body, "Naruto" no longer around the bush to hide something. And then in front of the confused eyes of the female ninja of Nadeshiko Village and Shizune, he responded pointedly and teased.

"Besides...... After being separated for so many years, I think, Brother Yaoshidou, must have waited a long time for this moment of reunion between mother and son, right? Since it's already so close, let's reunite mother and son earlier...... Anyway, I don't need too many people to ask for help from my grandfather. One more person or one less person doesn't make any difference at all, does it? ”

"Doesn't it matter...... I hope so......"

When facing Naruto's smiling face, for some reason, in Nonoyu's heart, he could always feel a sense of peace of mind and relaxation for no reason. And after thinking about it repeatedly in his heart, because asking for help is indeed like Naruto said, it doesn't make a difference if there are many people or few people. And he himself has temporarily lost his ability to fight, so he can't go forward to support Naruto's main body. made Ye Naiyu grit his teeth, and then mobilized the little chakra left in his body and attached it to the soles of his feet. Then he slammed on the ground, followed the direction Naruto had pointed out, and quickly walked away with his strength.

"Well, I'll go first——!"

"Hmmm! Aunt Nonoyu! Have a nice trip——! Remember to help me say hello to Brother Pharmacist! ”

Between the words, the fleshy little hands were raised high and waved continuously. Until as far as the eye can see, he can no longer see Ye Naiyu's figure. Naruto shook his head slightly as he lowered his palm, muttering to himself in his heart.

"Whew, you can be regarded as coaxing people away...... Sometimes, when dealing with smart people, it's easier to get tired...... Well, however, Arino Noyu came forward and should be able to coax the pharmacist home smoothly...... Hopefully, the ontology's plan won't go awry like the previous persuasion of the relationship between Hizuzu and Ningji. ”

"Uh, that, Naruto......"

And just as Naruto finally used the medicine master as bait and coaxed away the nonoyu who was anxious for his son. has been silently watching, so that for a moment, like air, was accidentally ignored by Naruto Shizune and Nadeshiko Village Ninja. Suddenly, after looking at each other, he asked tentatively, represented by mute.

"It's not clear, but what 'gift' you promised to give her...... But now, she's gone. Shouldn't we also leave early and go to Jiraiya-sama and Tsunade-sama to help deal with Orochimaru? After all, even if it is Orochimaru's attention that attracts Orochimaru's attention, it is your shadow clone. But in order to prevent Orochimaru from perceiving the truth, he turned his head and came to trouble your body...... The sooner we find Jiraiya-sama, the better it will be for us, right? ”

"Huh? Ahh......h

Naruto's thoughts were interrupted by hearing silent words, causing his consciousness to gradually return to reality. Suddenly, in front of the puzzled eyes of Shizune and the female ninja of Nadeshiko Village, and under the sensitive word "ontology" in Shizune's mouth, he raised his hand and touched his nose in a weak heart. After a pause, he turned around and used his back to hide his cold sweat. While raising his hand, he pointed to the direction of Jiraiya, which had been determined in the previous sense. Immediately, without waiting for Shizune and the female ninja of Nadeshiko Village to react, she took the lead and disappeared in place.

"Ahem...... Yes! I know! Grandpa them, right in this direction! Let's go! Follow me! I'll take you there! ”

And in the face of Naruto's somewhat strange and abnormal scene, the female ninja of Nadeshiko Village and Shizun glanced at each other, and in front of the other party's puzzled look with question marks on their faces, they invariably spread their hands and complained.

"Is it my delusion...... The current Naruto, compared to the previous Naruto...... What do you always think is weird? Moreover, didn't he say that Orochimaru had already attracted attention to his shadow clone? Why are you running so badly now......"

"Who knows...... Probably just escaped from Orochimaru's hands, so that he was scared and a little nervous? ”

"Huh? It's possible...... After all, after all, he's just a kid. ”

(End of chapter)