Naruto: I, who didn't want to be hacked to pieces, saved the ninja world.

Chapter 105 Their Own Festivals

Mountain flower shop.

With the help of her mother, Rino Yamanaka, Ino had already put on her yukata.

This is a yukata with a predominantly golden yellow color.

The clothes are decorated with silhouettes of various flowers and cute little animals, with a focus on a cute style.

Her not-so-long hair was styled into a bun at the back of her head.

It made her feel like a flower bud about to bloom.

"Ino, be careful!" Yamanaka Rino reminded her.

Ino nodded. "Don't worry, Mom. With Aoba here, she definitely won't let me get hurt."

Upon hearing this, Rino Yamanaka tapped Ino's forehead with a hint of annoyance, "You child, all you can think about is Aoba, Aoba. Don't you know how to go shopping with your parents?"

"I was just afraid of disturbing your time with Daddy," Ino snuggled into Rino Yamanaka's arms, acting all cute.

"What nonsense are you talking about, you little brat!" Rino Yamanaka tapped Ino's head, her face slightly flushed.

"Hehe." Ino had an expression that said, "I saw right through you."

"Alright, Ino, be careful later and don't run around!" Yamanaka Inoichi also came over with a light smile on his face.

"Well, I see."

Ino wriggled out of Rino Yamanaka's arms. "Then I'll be going now."

"Mom and Dad, you should have fun too!"

After saying that, Ino disappeared in a flash, like a little rabbit.

"This child! She's really forgotten her mother as soon as she got a boyfriend," Rino Yamanaka complained irritably.

"It's time for us to set off."

Yamanaka Inoichi also stepped forward, took his wife's hand, and mingled with the crowd, walking towards the Hokage Rock.

"Haiyi, will there be any danger?"

"Huh?" Yamanaka Inoichi was taken aback for a moment, then realized, "I didn't expect you to see through me."

"How could I not know you?"

"Don't worry, Hokage Rock is safe tonight."

The barrier team had already made preparations there, so even if the Nine-Tails escaped, there wouldn't be any problems.

"That's good."

……

Ino skipped and hopped out of her house and soon arrived at Sakura's building.

She said this while knocking on Sakura's door.

"Sakura, it's time for us to go!"

Sakura's voice soon came from inside the room.

"coming!"

The door was quickly opened, and Sakura appeared in front of Ino.

"Sakura, you look so good in that yukata!" Ino's eyes lit up.

Sakura was wearing a pink yukata, its color as vibrant as falling cherry blossoms, adorned with various cherry blossom patterns. (I couldn't find a picture of Sakura from her childhood; it was Kinomoto Sakura.) "Ino, yours is beautiful too!" Sakura's eyes narrowed into crescent shapes.

"Let's go!"

After saying that, she grabbed Ino and ran outside.

"Sakura, please be careful, and remember to watch the fireworks together later!"

Haruno Chiya ran outside and waved to Sakura, calling out to her.

"I see!"

……

On their way to the agreed meeting place, the two happened to run into Tiantian, who was also on her way to the destination.

"Tenten, aren't you wearing a yukata?" Ino asked curiously.

Tian Tian is wearing a bright red cheongsam, which looks like a beautiful flower blooming in the new year.

The base color of the cheongsam is a festive bright red, which is both passionate and full of vitality.

“Mom said we should wear this for Chinese New Year.”

Tian Tian turned around, beaming, "I've been picking this out for ages, Qingye will definitely love it!"

"Hmph, that's not necessarily true." Ino snorted in dissatisfaction. "Aoba's favorite people are definitely me and Sakura."

"Hmph, Qingye herself said that I am the most suitable to wear cheongsam."

Tenten was completely unaffected by Ino's words.

"We'll see!"

Ino grabbed Sakura's hand and quickened her pace, "I want to be the first one to appear in front of Aoba."

"I'm the first one!" Tian Tian quickened her pace.

……

"Grandpa Hokage, what brings you here?"

Naruto, who had just come downstairs, immediately saw Hiruzen Sarutobi standing under the tree and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

"It's New Year's, Grandpa came to see Naruto. Are you going to the festival now?" Hiruzen Sarutobi asked with a smile.

Naruto nodded excitedly, "Yes, I'm going to find Aoba and Sasuke now, we made a promise."

"Seeing Naruto so happy makes me feel much better." Hiruzen Sarutobi reached out and patted Naruto's head.

"Is Grandpa Hokage in a bad mood today?" Naruto tilted his head, looking puzzled.

Hiruzen Sarutobi paused for a moment, but quickly resumed his normal movements. "I just feel better after seeing Naruto."

He changed the subject again.

"Naruto, are you enjoying your time at the Ninja Academy this year?"

Naruto nodded vigorously: "I'm very happy. Not only can I play with Aoba and Sasuke every day at school, but I've also made many more friends!"

"That's good." Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a look of relief. "Does Naruto enjoy playing with Aoba and Sasuke?"

"Yes, they are my best friends, the people I would do anything to protect."

"Naruto's current strength is not quite enough to protect them."

"That's why I have to work twice as hard!" Naruto clenched his fist, his expression resolute.

Hiruzen Sarutobi paused for a moment, then laughed. "It seems Naruto has grown up quite a bit. With Aoba and the others by your side, I can finally relax."

"Grandpa Hokage, are you going to watch the fireworks with us later?" Naruto asked expectantly.

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head. "Grandpa has work to do later, so he can't spend time with Naruto today."

"Do we have to work during the New Year? Being Hokage is so hard." Naruto's mood became somewhat dejected.

Hiruzen Sarutobi rubbed Naruto's head again, "Hurry up and go. It's not a good habit to keep your friends waiting."

"Yes, goodbye, Grandpa Hokage!"

After saying goodbye to Hiruzen Sarutobi, Naruto disappeared in a flash.

Watching Naruto's disappearing figure, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but sigh.

Two figures appeared from the shadows behind them.

Hiruzen Sarutobi also composed himself. "The seal on Naruto is fine, but we absolutely cannot be careless."

"Kakashi, Guy, I'm leaving Naruto in your hands tonight. If the seal inside Naruto shows any unusual movement, take him away immediately."

"Yes!" x2

Might Guy and Kakashi both agreed at the same time.

"Lord Third Generation, don't you need our help on your end?"

Might Guy looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi with a worried expression.

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head, patted Might Guy on the shoulder, and said with a smile, "Guy, don't underestimate the Hokage."

"Moreover, the Nine-Tails inside Naruto is even more important. If the Nine-Tails goes berserk, it will be up to you!"

Might Guy sensed the Hokage's trust, and his expression turned serious. "Third Hokage, we guarantee to complete the mission!"

"Ah."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded, then looked at Kakashi and sighed softly.

"Kakashi, it's time for you to move on..."