"Naruto... sister?", After hearing Aoba's explanation, Ino couldn't help but exclaim, and even Hinata covered her mouth in surprise.
Over the past few months of getting along, they all knew what Naruto's family situation was like.
'How did a sister suddenly appear out of nowhere?'
"Why do I feel like you are just Naruto? Oh right, where are Naruto and Sakura today?", Ino carefully examined Naruko and suddenly realized that a few people were missing.
"Sakura went to the hospital with Sister Shizune today."
As he spoke, Aoba turned to Naruko, "As for why Naruto didn't come, I don't really know."
"Naruto went for special training with Uncle Guy, so he asked me to come and let you know," Naruko immediately explained, but this explanation was full of holes at first glance.
However, after hearing about her best friend going to the hospital, Ino immediately put the matter of Naruto aside and became a little anxious.
"Hospital? Why did Sakura go to the hospital? Is she feeling unwell? Is it serious?"
Aoba quickly reached out to steady the approaching Ino and patiently explained, "It's nothing bad. Sister Shizune just took Sakura to observe some medical ninja work at the hospital."
After listening, Ino's expression relaxed, and she patted her chest, letting out a long breath.
"Whew—"
"You scared me. I thought something had happened to Sakura."
Tenten and Hinata, who had been tense as well, also relaxed. After months of interaction, they had all developed a close sisterly bond.
Of course, this only applied as long as no one crossed each other's bottom line.
"By the way, weren't you all talking about making kites?", Aoba tactfully changed the topic.
"Oh, right! Making kites!", The girls' eyes lit up, and they quickly took out the kites from their bags.
Being kind-hearted, they had not only prepared kites for Aoba and Sakura but also made some for Naruto and Sasuke.
"Huh? Sasuke didn't come either?", Ino asked in confusion.
'You just realized that now?'
Aoba couldn't help but smile and said, "He should be coming soon."
"Oh, then let's not worry about him for now."
It was the perfect season for kite flying, though doing it in the forest wasn't exactly the best idea.
But now wasn't the time to ruin the fun with practical concerns.
The girls spread out a blanket and sat down to assemble their kites, which were still in pieces.
However, Aoba couldn't help but feel amused. These three girls seemed to be deliberately positioning themselves between him and Naruko, the cross-dressing troublemaker.
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Not long after, Sasuke arrived.
He had originally thought that as soon as he arrived, he would receive a challenge from Naruto. But when he looked around, he only saw Aoba and a group of girls.
They were busy assembling something, and Naruto was nowhere to be seen.
However, there was a girl who looked a lot like Naruto.
"Naruto didn't come today?", Sasuke asked instinctively.
The girls, who had been focused on their kites, were startled.
"Sasuke, why do you walk without making any sound?", Naruko looked at the broken wooden stick in her hands and glanced at Sasuke with some displeasure.
"?", Sasuke stared at her delicate face, which bore a seven-to-eight-point resemblance to Naruto's, and his heart inexplicably trembled. But his expression remained puzzled.
"Who are you? How do you know my name?"
Naruko suddenly realized she had slipped up and hurriedly explained, "I'm Naruto's sister, Naruko. I heard about you from Naruto!"
"Sister? But I've never—"
"Enough of that, Sasuke! I challenge you!", Before Sasuke could continue questioning, Naruko immediately stood up and walked up to him.
"I heard Naruto always loses to you, so I'm going to teach you a lesson for him."
Hearing this, Sasuke frowned.
'Naruto is always the one challenging me. Why am I the one getting 'taught a lesson'?'
He felt like this person's personality was just as unreasonable as Naruto's, though they were a little easier on the eyes.
"Hmph, why should I accept your challenge?"
"What? Afraid you'll lose?", Naruko said confidently.
"...", Uchiha Sasuke was speechless.
Looking at Naruko's smug face, he started to think that she really might be Naruto's sister.
As for the Transformation Jutsu? That didn't even cross his mind. He had seen how terrible Naruto was at learning the Clone Jutsu.
It was unbearable to watch.
"If you want to be defeated, I'll grant your wish," Suppressing the strange feeling in his heart, Sasuke took his stance opposite Naruko. Their gazes locked, and sparks seemed to fly between them.
"Huh? Why are they suddenly fighting?", Tenten and the others were still confused.
"Heh, wasn't it always like this?", Aoba watched with great interest. He was actually looking forward to this fight.
"Uh… that's true. It's just that the opponent changed."
At that moment, Naruko suddenly shouted, "Sasuke! Don't hold back just because I'm Naruto's sister."
"Hmph! Don't underestimate the Uchiha!", Sasuke pulled out two wooden kunai and immediately flung them at Naruko.
Naruko had already prepared for this. With a single leap forward, she dodged both kunai and closed the distance rapidly.
Her speed was faster than expected.
Sasuke was a little surprised, but not overly so.
Without hesitation, he threw a punch straight at Naruko's face.
Even though he said he wouldn't hold back, he still controlled his strength.
Naruko also clenched her fist, and as their punches collided, both of them were forced backward.
However, Sasuke took a few more steps back.
He was momentarily stunned.
He hadn't expected this girl's strength to be so great.
It was almost the same as Naruto's.
She had actually pushed him back.
Sasuke immediately became serious, 'No wonder she is Naruto's sister, her strength is on par with mine.'
But before he could attack again, Naruko was already making her next move.
Leaf Whirlwind!
Naruko used her left leg for support, spinning mid-air before kicking with her right leg toward Sasuke.
Sasuke instinctively wanted to block, but then his eyes widened.
Because Naruko was wearing a skirt...
'Blue and white...'
The watching girls, including Tenten, all suddenly looked horrified and rushed to block Aoba's view. They couldn't help but curse in their hearts.
'This Naruko is too shameless! How can she use Taijutsu while wearing a skirt?'
In the end, Sasuke could only raise his arm to block.
The powerful impact numbed his entire arm, making his body tremble.
He was sent flying backward, crashing hard onto the ground.
Groaning in pain, he gritted his teeth and glared at Naruko angrily.
But his face had an unnatural blush.
"You cheated!", Sasuke gritted his teeth, his voice tinged with grievance.
"Huh?", Naruko scratched her head in confusion and turned to Aoba, as if asking for an explanation.
However, she saw that Aoba was now completely surrounded by Tenten, Ino, and Hinata.
And for some reason, all of them were glaring at him with dark expressions.
Sasuke stood up again, his eyes locked onto Naruko, "Continue!"
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