For the students, Naruto was a completely trustworthy partner.
And everything that Naruto had done had indeed not failed to live up to their trust.
One day.
Naruto saw that Yamanaka Ino and Haruno Sakura had completely fallen out because of Sasuke, and had erupted into a fierce quarrel.
"You have a broad forehead!" In a fit of anger, Ino let out a furious roar.
Sakura's body trembled, his eyes filled with disbelief.
Ino's words had undoubtedly torn open her scar.
All along, she had always felt inferior because of her broad forehead. Ino appeared to comfort her and put a red ribbon on her, making herself confident again, cute, and even daring to reveal her 'broad forehead'.
From that day on, they became close and inseparable friends.
But now, the 'light' for Sakura became the darkness that pushed her into the abyss.
"Broad forehead, hiss, so poisonous."
"But if you think about it carefully, Sakura's forehead seems to be true."
Sakura burst into tears after listening to the surrounding students' discussions. She threw the red ribbon Ino gave her to the ground and ran out of the classroom.
And Ino regretted it after blurting it out.
"Don't maliciously laugh at your classmate. That is insulting behavior." Naruto stood up and changed his usual gentle appearance into a serious expression.
Under Naruto's criticism, the students also lowered their heads in embarrassment.
"I'm sorry." Ino looked sad.
"You shouldn't tell me. You should tell Sakura." Naruto rubbed Ino's blonde hair, and his voice became gentle. "Jealousy is the most elusive feeling. It may make you lose a good friend. Cherish it. Friendship is rare and precious."
After saying this, Naruto picked up the red ribbon and walked out of the classroom.
Leaving behind a regretful Ino.
...
Sakura ran hard.
She didn't know where the destination was, but she just wanted to escape the classroom which made her feel uneasy and embarrassed.
In the past, she was ridiculed by other children because of her broad forehead, so she became weak and inferior. It was the appearance of Ino that changed her and allowed her to regain her confidence.
They learned together and played together.
Until Uchiha Sasuke appeared.
Although Naruto was also very handsome, Sasuke's coldness fascinated them.
Even though they were countless times confronted with Sasuke's cold face, they seemed to be suffering from masochism.
There was a commotion that could not be obtained.
What could not be obtained was the most fragrant.
For the sake of Sasuke's loyal fans, the two of them were secretly competing, hoping to win Sasuke's heart.
But now, her most trusted partner has uncovered the scars of the dust, making Sakura again suffer the pain she has suffered since childhood.
Broad forehead.
For girls, the most crucial thing was apparent.
At this moment, Sakura felt that the world had collapsed.
She ran to the rooftop and hid in a corner, sobbing softly.
"I finally found you." At this time, Naruto's warm voice sounded.
Sakura raised his head and looked at Naruto. He hurriedly lowered his head and curled up in the corner, full of helplessness and humility.
She must be ugly now that she was in tears.
Naruto sat down beside Sakura and looked at the sun above the clouds. He said softly, "I was born alone. I was regarded as a demon fox by the villagers. I was cursed every time I went out. They called me a monster. They called me why I didn't die and why I disgusted them. In fact, I did nothing, but only because I was sealed with a demon fox."
Naruto showed a self-mocking smile.
"That fox demon once destroyed Konoha, and I became a vessel to seal him."
Sakura stopped sobbing and quietly listened to Naruto's words.
The girl's mind was often more meticulous.
She could feel the pain of Naruto.
At the same time, she also felt a little puzzled.
Naruto, who sealed the fox, should be regarded as a hero. Why would the villagers spurn him?
Touched by the dusty truth, Sakura has a trace of sympathy for Naruto's current situation and dissatisfaction with Konoha.
"But I haven't changed. I haven't become depressed or lost hope because of those malicious intentions. I have trained and enriched myself, smiled, and am optimistic to face life's malicious intentions, accept them, and change them. Now, you can see that my efforts have gained, I have friends, and the villagers will not curse me as before."
"Although the process is hard, the moment I gained happiness, all the hardships have passed."
Naruto's tone gradually became clear, and he smiled brightly.
"In my opinion, Sakura, you already have the happiness I dare not hope for. You have a close family and a trusted partner."
Naruto handed a handkerchief to Sakura.
Sakura clumsily took the handkerchief and raised her head. Naruto smiled brightly in the sun. The warm smile seemed to melt all the ice.
"Sakura, you are beautiful. When I first saw you, I was attracted by your pink hair. At this time, seeing the pink like Sakura is also a kind of happiness."
"You don't lose to anyone. Don't live in the eyes of others and be yourself."
"The confident Sakura is lovely."
Naruto gently tied the red ribbon on Sakura's head and said gently.
In the past, her best friend had tied this red ribbon to Sakura's pink hair to give her confidence.
Now, the person with the ribbon had become Naruto.
Different people naturally bring different feelings.
Feeling the warmth of Naruto's palm, Little Sakura was stunned. He only felt his heart beating violently. His mind was filled with Naruto's words, "Sakura, you are beautiful."
Tears immediately filled her eyes.
At that moment, she suddenly realized.
She didn't want the warm man but liked the childish Sasuke.
She was blind.
"Thank you, Naruto." She gripped her handkerchief tightly and looked into Naruto's eyes seriously.
Seeing the young girl regain her confidence, Naruto smiled and rubbed Sakura's head.
"Go back. Everyone is waiting for you."
"Yes." Little Sakura nodded and followed Naruto to the classroom.
....
In the classroom.
Naruto walked in with Sakura, and the students who laughed at Sakura bowed their heads in shame.
Ino went forward and hugged Sakura, apologizing sincerely, "I'm sorry, Sakura."
The two of them whispered a few words and finally reconciled.
When Naruto returned to his seat, he immediately received Sasuke's consolation.
"I didn't expect you to waste your time because of a woman. Hmph, you can continue to waste your time like this. This way, I will surpass you and surpass everyone else. I will be the one standing at the top." (Proud face)
Sasuke was excited and looked at the 'Ninja's Experience 'that Itachi had given him.
He fantasized about defeating Naruto, who was relaxed because of a woman one day.
Stepping on Naruto's face, he laughed arrogantly. "Naruto, you are too weak. Run away, hate me, and find a place to live until you have my strength to reappear. Then, I will destroy your confidence with stronger strength."
...
Sakura and Ino seem to be getting closer.
She was still maliciously slandering the other party one second, but the next second was like glue.
The friendship between women was sometimes so unpredictable.
Ino looked in the direction of Sasuke and spoke first, "Sakura, I have thought about it carefully. We all like Sasuke. Let's compete fairly. No matter who takes the position, we will be good sisters forever."
"No, I don't like Sasuke anymore." Unexpectedly, Sakura shook her head. Under Ino's stunned gaze, she looked in the direction where Naruto had shrunk and whispered,
"I have found the person I like."
Ino:???