Chapter 64 The World's Rapid Development
Aburame Shino's method of offering help was somewhat unconventional; he directly gave one of the insects on his body to Hayama Haruko for her to observe.
Watching the little black insect buzzing in the air, Haruko Hayama, who was two meters away from it, swallowed hard.
Kiba Inuzuka, caught up in the battle, couldn't help but glance at the strange scene over there, his tone full of doubt, "Hey, can that guy really overcome it?"
Taking advantage of his distraction, Shino Aburame struck him without mercy, tripping him up.
Kiba Inuzuka jumped up from the ground in a fit of rage, "I was just distracted! That doesn't count!"
"One must have the mindset of fighting in battle."
Wow, if it weren't for Aburame's serious expression, she would have thought he was imitating the Great Demon King's sarcastic remarks. Haruko Hayama recalled the days when she was tormented by Neji Hyuga.
"Rest first! Rest first!" Kiba Inuzuka scooped up Akamaru, who had run over, and exclaimed, "How can I concentrate with that guy on the side?!"
"I'm sorry, Inuzuka-san..." Haruko Hayama apologized weakly.
"..."
Feeling the double accusations from Shino Aburame and Akamaru, Kiba Inuzuka picked up Akamaru, who was facing outsiders, and prepared to leave this place of trouble.
"Never mind, I'll go buy some drinks."
Only Haruko Hayama and Shino Aburame remained, gazing at each other from side by side.
"Girlfriend..."
"You can just call me Shino."
"Okay, Shino, do you... play the erhu?"
"..."
Haruko had actually wanted to ask this question for a while, but she didn't expect to pick the wrong time, making the already quiet scene even more dead silent.
Should she call it a lame joke, or a riddle?
Seemingly realizing that she had misunderstood, Shino Aburame explained, "Our Aburame clan is very good at concealing ourselves. Our family characteristic is to wrap ourselves up tightly, and we also cover our faces with sunglasses."
“I see…” Haruko Hayama relaxed after hearing such a thoughtful explanation. “Shino is so kind.”
"Gentle? Me?" Shino Aburame asked, puzzled.
“Yeah, even though we’re not close and we’re exam rivals, he still lent me the bug and even explained the sunglasses to me.” Haruko Hayama exclaimed again, “Shino is so kind!”
She didn't know how Shino Aburame reacted, but Haruko's face turned pale.
As soon as he finished speaking, a multitude of insects suddenly emerged from Shino Aburame's body, surging wildly around him.
Haruko Hayama, who is afraid of insects: ...She's dead, don't bother her.
No matter how angry he was, he wouldn't send bugs to attack her!
Shino Aburame, who was misunderstood as being angry, coughed lightly and gathered all the insects that had spilled out around her into her body. "Did I scare you? Sorry."
This is truly a terrifying secret technique...
Haruko waved her hand and pointed to the small flying insect opposite her. "Shino, can I borrow this for a few days? I'll definitely return it to you before my exam."
"Can."
Kiba Inuzuka overheard their conversation as soon as he returned. "What's going on with these two? One wanted to borrow a bug, and the other actually agreed..."
Kiba Inuzuka didn't understand, but Akamaru on his head barked in agreement.
After spending time with the insects day and night, Haruko Hayama finally overcame her fear and even began to think that "insects are actually quite cute."
Haku, who witnessed her series of changes: ...Damn Konoha ninjas, what on earth are they instilling in lovely Haruko?!
The day before the official exam, Haruko hurriedly went to return the insects to Shino Aburame.
"Thank you, Shino! Thanks to you, I feel like I'll never be afraid of bugs again!" Haruko Hayama said, tears of gratitude streaming down her face.
Shino Aburame put the insect back into her sleeve. "I'm glad I could help you."
"After spending time with him, I realized I'd actually grown to like Xiao Hei a little, so it's really hard to part ways now..."
"Kuro?" Shino Aburame asked, puzzled.
Haruko scratched her face sheepishly. "That's what I call that little bug. I feel more intimate when it has a name."
Shino Aburame never expected that her progress, despite her fear of insects, would be so rapid that she could now befriend insects.
"Good luck on your exam, Shino! I won't let you win!"
"Me too, keep it up."
As Haruko's figure receded into the distance, Shino Aburame couldn't help but be distracted.
He forgot to tell Haruko Hayama that his insects actually had the function of spying on the enemy, and even if Shino Aburame himself didn't have this idea, the insects would still bring him information.
In other words, Shino Aburame now knows everything about Haruko's interactions with the insects over the past few days.
Haruko Hayashi initially insisted on keeping a two-meter distance from insects...
Haruko Hayami asking the insects if they want to eat...
Haruko Hayama closes the windows before bed, worried that bugs will be blown away...
In the end, Haruko Hayama smiled brightly as she stroked the insect.
Aburame Shino stood quietly in place, silently processing this information. After a while, he raised his sleeve as if talking to himself.
"Are you happy too...?"
...
"Haruko Hayahara wins the second round!"
Upon hearing the proctor announce her victory, Haruko Hayama finally collapsed and fainted.
In the last second before losing consciousness, Haruko was still regretting that she shouldn't have hurt Shino Aburame so badly. If he didn't wake up, she wouldn't be able to get rid of the poison in her body!
When Haruko opened her eyes again in the morning, she witnessed the rapid development of the world.
What? During the battle, Xiao Ai retreated from Konoha, and then Sasuke went after her!
What?! The Kazekage has betrayed us! The Sand Ninja and the Konoha Ninja are now fighting each other!
What? Orochimaru is having an epic battle with the Third Hokage inside the barrier!
Wait, who is Orochimaru? Haruko scratched her head furiously. This wasn't just sleeping for an hour or two, it felt like she slept for a century!
No, she must be dreaming, or she accidentally created an illusion within her dream...
How could that be!
Haruko was disheveled in the morning. When she arrived at the venue, she saw a chaotic scene and couldn't help but think: This is even more chaotic than my two lifetimes.
Forced to accept reality, Haruko Hayama began to think about which side she should help first.
After accidentally catching a glimpse of Kakashi Hatake caught in a battle, Haruko Hayama decided to leave the adults' affairs to the adults and go check on Sasuke and Ai herself.
Kakashi Hatake, who noticed that Haruko Hayashi ran off in the opposite direction the moment she saw him: ...
Their academic ethics are simply appalling!
Kakashi Hatake was indignant.
When Haruko finally caught up with Sasuke and the others, she discovered that the situation there was not much to look forward to either.
According to Pak, the only conscious dog involved, Sasuke Uchiha used Chidori to break Gaara's arm, which was made of sand. Gaara, enraged, used Shukaku's power to retaliate.
Immediately afterwards, Sasuke Uchiha collapsed due to the activation of the cursed seal, rendering him unable to move.
"Is that a puppy cosplaying as a ninja?" Haruko Hayama's attention wandered.
Parker: ...
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