Chapter 287 Nara Shikaku's Urging for Marriage
"So, you're saying I wasn't wrong when I said he wasn't as slick as you?"
"No, you weren't."
After a long pause, Naruto finally exhaled softly, "He brought this upon himself."
This was both a weakness and a strength.
Clearly, his other self over there had been schemed against. It seemed the plot would still proceed as originally planned.
"Ōtsutsuki Kaguya asked if you wanted to go stir things up."
"Me?"
Naruto's eyes lit up, then he shook his head, "No interest."
It was still the Ninja World, and the people and things were familiar.
There were many parallel worlds across the myriad of heavens, and he couldn't possibly run around to all of them.
Anyway, they were all him, so he would always be able to launch a counterattack. It wasn't a big problem.
"Alright, that matter is settled then."
"There's one more thing."
Nara Shikaku peeled an apple for himself and continued, "On the moon, Hyuga Hiashi told me a while ago that there was a slight discord."
"I investigated, and someone has infiltrated, but we just can't find this person."
"Such a thing?"
"Yes!"
Nara Shikaku's expression was serious. "I've heard you all say before that these Ōtsutsuki possess various divine techniques that can have unexpected effects. I suppose this is one of those divine techniques."
"You mean?"
Naruto's heart stirred, and he mused, 'They've already arrived, but they haven't made a move because they can't figure out our true strength.'
"It's very possible."
Divine techniques were impossible to guard against.
Ōtsutsuki Kaguya had told him that many people born from the Divine Tree, as well as many Ōtsutsuki, possessed divine techniques.
However, divine techniques also varied in strength.
Clearly, this person's ability was to make himself undetectable.
"This ability is indeed tricky."
Naruto frowned, "On the moon? I'll go take a look later."
"I'm counting on you."
Nara Shikaku gave a wry smile.
He had no other way to deal with it and hadn't originally wanted to trouble Naruto.
Naruto was busy even without looking into things.
The affairs of two worlds—though he wouldn't be troubled with trivial matters, there must be many major ones.
But this matter was definitely a major one, and he didn't have the ability to solve it.
Fortunately, Naruto had returned; otherwise, if the Ōtsutsuki truly came, the problem would be immense.
Once they made a move, he didn't know if they could withstand it.
Even though they had grown much stronger, they felt uncertain inside.
Because they hadn't fought against them before.
"Leave this matter to me; don't worry."
Naruto reassured him, then changed the subject, asking, "You mentioned last time that you wanted to have a younger brother for Shikamaru. Any progress?"
Nara Shikaku's face immediately bloomed into a chrysanthemum-like smile. "They were born. It's a pair of twins, and they're already ten years old now."
"Still got it, huh? Does Shikamaru know this news?"
"He's at home taking care of his younger brothers."
Naruto: "..."
"Wait a minute!"
Nara Shikaku looked at Naruto strangely, "You wouldn't be thinking of dragging them into working for you, would you?"
"Ah ha, you're overthinking it."
Naruto gave a hearty laugh.
Nara Shikaku smiled ambiguously, 'Am I overthinking it, or are you?'
Naruto: "..."
"Speaking of which, I need to drag that kid Shikamaru to a blind date."
"How old is he? He doesn't even have a partner."
"Bad review."
Nara Shikaku silently collected some goji berries and continued to rant, "I'm still vigorous in my old age, but he's still a bachelor, not even a fart to show for it."
"No, Naruto, this time, he absolutely must get married first."
Cough, cough, cough!
Naruto coughed dryly, speechless.
Shikamaru was indeed going too far; he still didn't have a partner.
Look at Sasuke, look at him, look at Ino and the others.
Even Neji had children, but this guy was still single.
It was unacceptable.
"Right!"
Naruto declared loudly and righteously, "I support you on this matter. Who are you planning to find for him?"
"Hmm, is there anyone you know in that world?"
Naruto's expression was strange. "Good heavens, you're making the other party marry far away. That's too far."
"He's already a permanent resident in that world anyway, so it's not good to find someone from the Ninja World."
Nara Shikaku was unconcerned. "If the woman misses her family, she won't even be able to return, so it's better to settle it once and for all."
"Good idea."
Naruto silently gave a thumbs-up, admiring him inwardly.
He hadn't thought of that point.
Because she didn't have such worries.
"There is one, actually, and she gets along well with us."
"Who?"
"Launch!"
"Launch, I think Shikamaru mentioned her once."
"Oh, it's her!"
Nara Shikaku suddenly slapped his forehead.
It was when Shikamaru had just returned that morning, and he and Shikamaru were chatting.
They naturally wouldn't talk about work; they talked about interesting things.
Shikamaru had specifically mentioned this Launch.
According to Shikamaru, this Launch could transform.
As soon as she sneezed, she would become gentle as water.
Another sneeze and she would turn into a fiery temper.
Very interesting.
"How does she look?"
"What's her personality like?"
"Hmm, I have photos of her here, but they're all group photos."
Naruto pulled out a few photos from his space and handed them over.
These photos were all group shots of Launch with them and Master Roshi during occasional gatherings.
Nara Shikaku's eyes lit up slightly. "Very beautiful. Is she suitable?"
"She should be suitable, right?"
Naruto felt he was being good to Shikamaru.
These were two completely different personalities, so he would enjoy double the happiness.
Tsk!
How comfortable would that be?
Moreover, she had a slender figure, and all her conditions were very nice.
"It's decided then! Blind date, absolutely must have a blind date. Marriage, absolutely must get married."
Nara Shikaku's beard bristled and his eyes widened. "Akimichi Choji already has children, and Ino is a mother of two. But he, on the other hand, keeps dragging his feet."
"Can you imagine me standing in front of them, unable to hold my head high?"
"Oh, no, it's an envious look."
"I understand, I understand it all!"
Naruto comforted him, inwardly finding it both funny and frustrating.
He really wanted to see Shikamaru's expression now; it would definitely be very interesting... "Phew!"
"Drunk people talk too much."
After tidying up, Naruto waved his hand, collecting the trash into his space.
Waste utilization.
These purely natural wastes would be completely decomposed in his space in no time.
"Well then, next, let's go check out the moon."
"Ōtsutsuki, interesting!"
Naruto walked leisurely, yet his speed was incredibly fast.
In a few breaths, he arrived at the Hyuga Clancompound.
At this moment,
Hinata was flitting through the kitchen like a butterfly.
Neji and his wife and children sat nearby, listening to another Hinata speak.
Naruto: "..."
The Shadow Clone Technique was truly impressive.
"Naruto, you're here?"
"Yes, I'm here to help you."
Naruto also silently created a Shadow Clone and excitedly entered the kitchen.
Hyuga Hiashi put down his newspaper, looking at Naruto with a complicated expression.
"You came this time to go to the moon, didn't you?"
"Yes, to take a look."
"No hurry. It's not too late to go after lunch."
"Alright then!"
Naruto thought about it, and indeed, it was true, so he readily agreed...