In Konoha, This Naruto Has Decided To Take It Easy

Chapter 397 This is Pure Love

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The moment Anko walked out of the bathroom, there were still water stains on her hair, but her face was filled with joy.

"So, what’s the matter? You can tell me now."

"Where should I start? Orochimaru?" Naruto glanced at her, sat down on the couch without any hesitation, and poured himself a glass of water.

"Yeah." Anko’s pupils constricted slightly, but she forced a casual smile, "That guy was my teacher. It’s hard to believe that a scum like him could die so easily."

"He's not dead."

"What?" Anko could no longer remain calm. She jumped to her feet, her voice rising with a low growl, "Where is Orochimaru?"

Naruto didn’t respond immediately. He waited for Anko to calm down. While Anko might not have been a particularly strong Jonin in terms of skill, her mental state definitely qualified her as a typical ‘rookie’ Jonin.

Soon enough, she slumped back onto the couch.

"Sorry."

"It's fine." Naruto took a sip of water, eyeing Anko as she sank into the small red couch, "I just need you to stay calm."

"Because what I’m about to tell you might be a bit... harsh."

"Got it." Anko sat at the edge of the couch, reaching for some water, only to find there was only one glass on the table. She didn’t care and grabbed Naruto’s glass, drinking all the water in one gulp.

Naruto: “…”

He was too tired to complain about Anko’s constant childish behavior. He almost wished he could make her cry, as this woman was like a grown-up living in a two-dimensional anime world.

"Orochimaru isn’t entirely dead. He left a backup in the form of a Cursed Seal on your neck." Naruto explained, "As long as the Cursed Seal is removed, Orochimaru can be resurrected."

"He planted something similar to a ‘Kama’ in you, well, you can think of as a soul backup. In layman's terms, if we remove the Cursed Seal on your neck, Orochimaru will come back to life."

"How is that possible?" Anko was stunned for a long time before slowly coming back to her senses. She stared at Naruto with an incredulous look in her eyes, "Wait... are you saying..."

"Are you saying you want to revive Orochimaru... from... from me?"

The complexity of the situation far exceeded Anko’s expectations. Though it sounded absurd, something about Naruto made her feel like he actually had the power to bring Orochimaru back.

"I do intend to do that, but only because I have something I need to ask him." Naruto said after thinking for a moment, "And I don’t necessarily need to bring back his entire body."

"What do you mean?" Anko asked.

"Just his soul will do." Naruto clarified, "Doing this would actually be beneficial for you, too. At the very least, you won’t be tormented by the Cursed Seal anymore."

"Remove the seal, take revenge on Orochimaru, and extract his soul, like what Sandaime did." Naruto gestured as he spoke, "Theoretically, it’s possible."

"And there should also be a seal in your mind, probably used to seal a certain memory. If you want, I can help you remove that as well."

"You can remove it?" Anko was a little surprised.

"Of course, the Uzumaki Clan specializes in Sealing Techniques." Naruto said, casually giving a reason, "Unlocking a seal is as easy as picking a lock. It’s just a matter of talent."

"Impressive talent you’ve got there?"

"Yeah, unlocking things… no, I mean, removing seals. Sorry, that came out wrong." Naruto coughed to cover up his embarrassment, "So, what do you think?"

"Think about what?" Anko was obviously still a little confused.

After all, this news had a great impact on her. After hating her former teacher for so long and finally believing he was dead, she now learned that the despicable man had left behind a resurrection seal in her own body.

Her emotions were all over the place, like a rollercoaster ride, leaving her feeling completely numb.

"The Cursed Seal is on your neck, so of course it’s up to you to decide. What, you think I can forcibly bring Orochimaru back?" Naruto said, "I mean, it’s not like I couldn’t, but I prefer things to be voluntary."

Anko was a little confused and didn’t pick up on Naruto’s sly comment. After hesitating for a long time, her mind was still blank, so she finally resorted to asking for help.

"What do you think I should do?" Anko asked back seriously.

Naruto didn't answer directly, as he naturally hoped that Anko would agree. The so-called ‘asking for permission’ was just a formality, and Anko really didn’t have much of a choice.

So, he asked her a question, "Have you been busy lately?"

"Not really." Anko shook her head.

"Well, since you’re free, why not agree to it?" He said casually.

"What kind of lame excuse is that?" Anko asked, somewhat incredulous, but then she thought she had no better idea, so she immediately changed her words.

“Actually, that kind of makes sense.”

‘As expected, she is a stupid woman.’ Naruto thought, coughing to mask his amusement. He had prepared multiple plans, but none were necessary now, as Anko’s brain circuit is really simple.

"Okay then. I'll apply for a mission in a couple of days, and you'll be the leading Jonin." He said, "We’ll need to leave Konoha just to be safe, so as to avoid any accidents when resurrecting Orochimaru."

"I’ll be the leading Jonin? You're not~" Halfway through her sentence, Anko suddenly remembered that the man in front of her, who could kill a Jonin with one punch, was technically still a ‘mere’ Chunin.

"You’re still a Chunin! Hahaha." Anko chuckled, clearly not weighed down by the previously serious atmosphere, and found new amusement in the situation.

‘It was indeed right to call her a stupid woman. No wonder she was still a virgin at the age of nearly 30.’ Naruto didn’t mean it in a derogatory way, as he just couldn’t quite figure Anko out.

After thinking for a moment, he decided it wasn’t worth mocking her for that. After all, Anko didn’t seem to care much about such matters, just like Orochimaru.

Many times, Naruto thought Anko resembled a tomboy. At work, she was always laughing and joking, but when she wasn’t working, she would disappear somewhere unknown.

"Not for long." Naruto threw a cushion at her, " Soon enough, I’ll be an Elite Jonin. Unlike you, who’s just a Tokubetsu Jonin."@@novelbin@@

"What's wrong with being a Tokubetsu Jonin?" She was a little dissatisfied, "No matter what, it is still a Jonin, better than a Chunin like you!"

"Why not apply for the mission tomorrow?" Anko suddenly thought of something and asked, "If we go tomorrow, I can avoid a long, boring meeting."

"I'm busy. I'll look for Ino tomorrow and Hinata the day after tomorrow."

"You scumbag!" Anko threw the cushion back at him, verbally condemning his behavior, "Toying with young girls’ feelings, don’t you feel even a little guilty?"

"Watch your words. What are you saying? This is pure love." Naruto shot back, "Besides, we grew up together. It’s normal for us to be close."

"Never mind, you’ve got a point." Anko sighed, "Shinobi don't have a good ending anyway. Either they die in battle or die young."

"I'm going to retire after working for a few more years and won't take on any more missions." Anko said, sinking into the couch, "This job is so boring. I might as well go teach at the Academy."

Hearing that, Naruto raised an eyebrow, ‘Sure enough, everything was foreshadowed.’

A Shinobi’s prime only lasts for a few short years. Only a select few manage to reach the pinnacle, transcending injury and aging. Those who do invariably become legends in the Shinobi World.

The world is vast, and geniuses will always appear. But this world also accommodates ordinary people. Anko wasn’t exactly ordinary, as she is Orochimaru's first disciple.

She was supposed to have a brilliant future ahead of her.

Unfortunately, her potential was never fully realized. After Orochimaru left, her progress stalled, and the Cursed Seal he left behind became an obstacle to her growth. Before she knew it, she had already missed the best time for growth.

Anko can't be said to have fade into obscurity, but her path as a Shinobi had become predictable. In addition, Anko is an orphan, with no clan or bloodline to support her, so her career was bound to be mediocre.

"Teaching, huh? That’s a good idea." Naruto agreed, "Anyway, with how you are, teaching might be your only option."

"Get lost!" Anko was so annoyed by him that she didn't feel like expressing her feelings anymore. Just as she was about to get up and head to her room, something crossed her mind, and she turned to ask him a question, "Let me ask you something."

"Speak away." Naruto replied.

"What do you think about me getting a kid after I retire, just to raise for fun?" Anko asked.

"You?" Naruto sized her up and down, "What, are you planning on paying big money for a baby?"

"You can keep rolling out of here." Anko threw the last cushion at him.