The sound of birds chirping and flowing water made people relax for a long time, temporarily forgetting everything.
Perhaps this peaceful time was the best, but the Chuunin exam still had to continue…
[Starry Night?!] His careful and gentle voice brought back the girl's trance-like tranquility.
Looking up, he realized that Sakura was looking at him." Are you okay? Why haven't you said anything? Is it related to the poison in your hand? It's already been two days…"
Thinking about it carefully, she was right. Although he had already rested for two days, he was still unable to release the red lotus. Looking at the small wounds on his body that had recovered, there was no problem with the healing spell. It seemed that the poison was deliberately concocted to suppress the red lotus.
[Starry Night!] With another cry, his unfocused gaze finally turned to Xiao Ying.
[Why are you acting like this again? Are you really okay?]!」Ever since the incident last time, the tension between the two of them had eased up a lot. In Xiao Ying's eyes, Starry Night was someone she admired and was also a friend.
[I'm fine.] Starry Night replied simply.
"There are already four days left until the exam, which means that there are only 25 hours left. There might already be groups that have reached the middle tower. The number of scrolls is also decreasing significantly. We have to hurry up and grab them.」
Starry Night calmly stated his judgment. There was really not much time left. With his current physical condition, if he encountered a powerful opponent, it might be troublesome. He stared at the neatly arranged wood in front of him.」
Sakura recalled what had happened in the past two days, and her tone was full of envy."Starry Night, Sasuke is really good to you! In the past few days when you were not feeling well, because it was inconvenient to walk, he was the one who carried you over.」
Starry Night glanced at Xiao Ying and closed his eyes to rest.
Although that was true, she saw that Sasuke seemed to be as impatient and troublesome as her.
She lowered her head. In Xiao Ying's heart, the two of them were people she admired and loved deeply. They were both very important to her, so she couldn't make a decision.
"Look! Look! This is the fish I caught just now! Isn't it great? Are you envious?」Naruto appeared from the side, holding a big fish in his hand. Looking at his smug appearance, he must be very happy.
[Humph!] Sasuke glanced at him unhappily. He was holding three medium-sized fish in his hand. They were neither too big nor too small, just right for Starry Night. She didn't like fish anyway.
[What were you guys talking about?] Sasuke looked at them.
[No.] Starry Night gave him a perfunctory reply and pointed at the wood that had been arranged in front of him, indicating for him to breathe fire.
"..." Sasuke was speechless. What did this guy take him for?
[Sakura, do you want to eat? I can give you half." Naruto secretly ran to Sakura's side and whispered.
[I don't want it.] Sakura ignored the smug person beside her. Suddenly, the big fish in Naruto's hand seemed to have a grudge against him. It raised its tail and slapped his face with all its might.
He loosened his grip. He fell into the river.
[Ah! It wasn't easy for me to catch this fish." He grabbed his head and shouted in disbelief.
He turned around and stared pitifully at the hope in Sasuke's hand.
[There's no share for you.] Sasuke replied mercilessly. Naruto did not give up and looked at Starry Night again."Think of a way yourself."」It made him extremely depressed, and his watery eyes looked back at Sakura.」
In the end, Naruto landed on his hands, and several black lines appeared in the background to support him. It seemed that he had no lunch to eat. How pitiful!
The four of them discussed the plan around the fire. Starry Night remained silent, and Naruto could only nibble on the small fish that he had just caught.
[Starry Night! What are you thinking about? You didn't even respond when I called you."
Naruto looked over curiously and found the bite mark on her arm."How did you hurt your hand?"」
It was normal that he didn't know. Starry Night didn't intend to let him know. Sakura and Sasuke stopped eating when he asked this question. Their expressions were not very good as they looked at the person waiting for an answer.
[Snake bite.] Indeed, it was a snake bite.
[When did this happen? Why didn't I know? It seemed to bite very deeply! Will he be alright? Which snake is so bold? I must kill it!」Naruto pretended to be mighty.
Starry Night looked at him and stared straight ahead without saying a word.」His eyes were as cold as before.
When Naruto heard her say this, he was puzzled."Why?」
He looked at the three people in front of him and stood up. Now that the numbness in his body had subsided, he felt much more relaxed.」
Sasuke thought for a moment, then stood up and said,"I'll go too."」
[I'm just looking for water.] Starry night, you can tell right from wrong.
[Ah, so?] Sasuke pretended that it didn't matter.
This guy was obviously doing it on purpose.
Sakura couldn't stand it anymore. Looking at the two people who refused to compromise with each other, she mustered her courage and said,"Starry Night, I think it's safer for Sasuke to go too."」
Naruto couldn't believe it."Didn't Sakura like Sasuke? Could it be that she had given up? That's right ~ Sasuke, that stinky brat, can just go to the side!』
Starry Night only compromised after hearing Xiao Ying's words.
The two of them walked into the forest and happened to find a drinking water source nearby. They filled a small portion of the spring water into a kettle.
[Hello.] Although Sasuke's voice was very soft, it was able to reach Starry Night's ears smoothly. She continued to fill up the water. There was no reaction, but Sasuke knew that she was listening.
Sasuke stared at her back."You and that person... what Kansai?」
Starry Night's hand stopped moving. The faint sunlight was blocked by the leaves, avoiding her and scattering everywhere. And she stood in the corner where the light could not reach."It has nothing to do with you."」
" I didn't ask for your opinion."
The breeze blew their hair, making it impossible to see through her expression. Starry Night looked up at the pair of black eyes and said,"I've seen them before."」
[Is that all?] Sasuke looked at the silent person and immediately became suspicious.
[This is the only way.] Starry Night turned around and looked at the other party, with various thoughts lingering in his heart,"There are some things you'd better not interfere with."」
[Reason.] He knew about Starry Night's past and identity, so he could more or less understand her feelings. However, he did not allow her to interfere, so he had to find a reason that was enough to convince himself.
She turned her back to him, and her weak voice spread out when she took her last step."You will understand in the future."」
When he returned to where Xiao Ying and the others were, he narrowed his eyes. The Kunai was already placed on that person's neck. It was so fast. Although it was still a little weaker than before, it was already not the recovery ability that ordinary people could have.
Sakura looked at the person in disbelief. Naruto was still in a state of shock.
"So fast! He was poisoned by the poison I concocted, and he actually recovered so quickly in just two days!』
Dou still did not turn his head. He only felt an invisible murderous aura similar to Orochimaru. No wonder this girl was so favored by the adults! In the current situation, he immediately thought of a countermeasure.
"Please wait a moment. I mean no harm.」
It would be strange if he had no ill intentions! Starry Night thought as he looked at Dou, who was smiling bitterly. It was only later that he found out that Naruto and Sakura wanted to peek at the scroll...
[You guys are really incurable.] Sasuke cursed and looked at Dou, who was unsure if he was friend or foe. Although he did not want to admit it, if he had not stopped him, the consequences might not have been so simple.
[I'm sorry.] Naruto and Sakura lowered their heads and apologized. They only realized how dangerous their mistake was.
[That was really dangerous! Anyone who violated the exam rules would definitely be forced into a situation where they could not take the exam. In the previous exam, anyone who opened the scroll on the way would immediately be hypnotized by a pre-set hypnosis spell. They would have to lie in this forest until the end of the exam.」Dou explained to them.
"The competition is conducted in groups, but why are you acting alone?」
[I'm not here for the scrolls on you. I've already gathered them. I'm on my way to the tower to meet my companions!]」Dou turned around and looked at Starry Night, but he still looked serious when he met her.
[Why are you helping us?] Sasuke asked warily.
"I was just doing it out of kindness! You'd better not think too much. If you need help, I can guide you on the next path.」Dou's words made Naruto and Sakura happy.
"Really? Senior Dou, that's great. I didn't expect you to pass so easily!」
[I refuse.] Starry Night's words made the two players who were in a winning state fall to the bottom.
[Why? Starry Night, Senior Dou didn't try to snatch our scrolls, did he? He was just being kind and wanted to lead the way for us. How could we miss such a good opportunity? We'll be fine, we just need to snatch the scrolls from the teams we meet along the way!」
Starry Night glared at the noisy person in frustration. Naruto covered his mouth in fear, afraid that he would accidentally say the wrong thing again.
"If you don't want to, I won't force you, but time is tight now. If you don't think of a way, you might not be able to make it in time.」Dou adjusted his glasses and said as if he made a lot of sense.
[Starry Night, I think it's better to ask Senior Dou to lead the way. Besides, your current physical condition is not very good.]」
Xiao Ying was a little worried. She didn't want to miss this opportunity.
Starry Night knew that even if he couldn't use Red Lotus, his strength wouldn't be too bad.
However, she was still unclear about Dori's actions. It was definitely not a good thing to act together with this spy who was under Orochimaru...
Looking at the wide-eyed Naruto pretending to be a pitiful person, his face suddenly darkened.」
Hearing her words, Naruto immediately regained his spirit and ran forward excitedly. Didn't you say that we were in a hurry? Hurry up! Hurry up!" He waved at the four people who were still standing there.
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