Naruto: The Prince of Lust-Chapter 291

'Perhaps I'm leading too much,' she thought before explaining, "I came across information that heavily suggests Konoha is about to be attacked by Otogakure and your ally, Sunagakure. I realize that may be difficult to believe, but if we can speak with your Hokage, I can show him the location of the Sound garrison hidden just beyond your village's kekkaijutsu." Mei understands the positive image that'll give Naruto and explained, "you'll look like a hero to your peers and leaders and all I ask in return is that we have a discussion about the various ways you'd allow Haku and Zabuza to assist me in Kiri."

Naruto seems skeptical about her intel but Mei knew that so long as he believed even a small degree of her claims, she can't imagine he'd refuse. It's not as if she's asking for much, to begin with, but Mei became confused when he responded, "no, that's okay. I don't mind talking later but all that extra stuff's unnecessary."

Mei couldn't know her show of good faith would get in the way of Naruto's plan, and though he's not reacting as she'd expected, feeling less strength in her position doesn't mean she's one to panic. She assured him, "I'm not lying, Uzumaki-dono. I wouldn't do so when the ultimate goal is for mutual trust."

"You can call me Naruto," the blond offered with a broad smile. "And I know you're not. That's not what this is about, but I can't explain it to you. So... sorry."

Taking less than a second to think, she countered, "do you mean to say Konoha is already aware? ...And they're allowing it?" Naruto's silence seems enough for her to say, "I see. I hadn't expected Hokage-dono to risk the lives of his villagers like this-"

"That's not what's happening," Naruto assured her with stern eyes. "Look, I really can't explain it, and more than that, I don't know you. You have my word we can talk about Haku and your village later but we can't right now. You should leave the village for tomorrow, or stay with the villagers. You'll be safe with them." fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm

If he hadn't said that, Mei might suspect he's in the process of betraying his village, especially when she considered how many nights he's been spending with those kunoichi from Kumo. Though she doesn't like the fact Naruto would sell out his home, such an outcome would be to her benefit. Still, it's all highly unlikely. Everything she can see about him says he's not the type to betray others, or Zabuza would never have given Haku up to Naruto.

"How about I remain with Haku instead," she proposed. "I assure you I can take care of myself and it would be in my best interest if he remained safe as well."

Returning his attention to the seductive Mei, Naruto warily answers her proposition. "...I guess that's fine," before warning her, "just so you know, this would be a real show of faith. If you try anything-"

"I won't," she insisted, happily turning to overlook the village. "You have my word, because, among equals, our word is our only bond," she tells him before leaving him to his peace.

THE CHŪNIN EXAM

With a small microphone by his mouth, Genma welcomes the viewing masses before establishing the very limited rules; the match continues until submission, the moderator calls it, or death. "I'll now bring out our Genin candidates by order of match. First, from Sunagakure: Kankurō." With his hands in his pockets and a long toothpick in his mouth, the Jōnin doesn't look to his right from which the Kazakage's second-born son enters.

To the cheer of the crowd, Kankurō enters the arena in his black baggy puppeteer's costume, hood with cat-like ears, and his wrapped puppet on his back. Walking into the open dirt and grass field, Kankurō observes the battlefield with every step, memorizing the terrain for any possible advantage until he reaches the spot Genma indicates he stand on. Looking up at the Kage's balcony, Kankurō wonders why his father didn't meet them earlier in the morning as they planned on; even Baki couldn't explain the delay. As Kankurō wonders why his father is wearing a white veil cloth over most of his face, Genma's voice is broadcasted throughout the festive arena.

"His opponent," Genma casual speaks. "From Konohagakure: Aburame Shino."

Leaving the wide access tunnel all the other opposition wait in, wearing his dark sunglasses, light gray jacket with a high, upturned collar, Shino walks out onto the spacious field. He ignores the ovation to recite his sensei and clan's battle strategy in his mind, though he does spare some thought to where Naruto might be. After his display during the preliminaries and his sensei's explanation of having two chakras, he's been on all the rookies' minds. Standing a few paces away from Kankurō, Genma continues with the participants of the following match-up.

"With our second contest," Genma orates. "From Sunagakure: Temari," and along with whistling cat-calls, the crowd cheers for the beautiful Sand princess.

However, Temari ignores the adulation. Having never felt so torn, Temari has come to dread this day. Turning around, the sandy-blond kunoichi feels great concern for her little brother and the absent Naruto. Observing how on edge a disturbed Gaara is, it's her hope Naruto ran away, because no matter how cowardly that would make him, at least he'll still be alive. With a strong intake of air, she says a small prayer for a fortunate outcome—no matter how that might look—before exiting the tall cement access hallway toward the center of the makeshift landscape. With her every step, her mind recalls with vibrant detail the past two weeks of her mission surrounding, 'Naruto.'

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