Naruto: If I ask you to kill Sasuke, you will become a succubus?

Sasuke glanced at him, not taking his words to heart at all -

If Chaolu's attitude towards Orochimaru was the same as his, then it is conceivable that Orochimaru's words would not have any effect.

He turned around and looked for Naruto without comment. Orochimaru was introducing to him Sasuke's daily schedule in the snake cave. Naruto was amazed and made silly noises like "Oh!" and "Oh oh!"

"Ah! Sasuke," Naruto said when he saw him, "Did you solve it over there?"

"Ah."

"Oh oh..." Naruto believed his judgment without much thought, "Orochimaru just told me about you... You were too desperate at that time!"

"Really? I don't quite remember."

Sasuke walked with him, listening to Orochimaru continue to talk to Naruto about the past with a smile, but he was wondering: What is Asaka doing now? Do she and Shikamaru have anything to talk about?

She seems to treat Shikamaru differently...

Does she like Shikamaru's type?

Does she like Shikamaru?

……

"Shikamaru-sama."

Shikamaru looked at Chaolu in surprise and declined, "I don't dare to be an 'adult'... just call me by my name."

Seeing that Chaolu was a little hesitant, Shikamaru smiled and said, "Otherwise, if you call me 'Master', I will also call you 'Chaolu Master'."

Chaolu then said, "...Shikamaru."

"Is there a problem?"

"I want to ask about the reconstruction. What are Shikamaru's plans?"

"Plan? What do you mean?"

Chaolu seemed to be thinking about how to speak. After a moment, she said uncertainly: "Institutional... aspect? Does Shikamaru want to restore this world to its original state?"

“It’s not so much that I want to restore the world to its original state, but rather that everyone wants to return to that state.”

"But the original situation..." Chaolu couldn't help but feel anxious: "If it doesn't change at all, will it really be good? If the previous system was fine, how could Sasuke become a 'tyrant'? Will the suffering of the ninjas... continue?"

Shikamaru asked back, "Then Chaolu, do you have a new system? A new, systematic, and mature system?"

There was no Chaolu, so she could only remain silent.

Seeing the reluctance in her eyes, Shikamaru sighed: "Thank you for coming to discuss with me... With your strength, if you insist on pushing for 'reform'... I probably can't stop you. But do you want to hear my thoughts?"

Chaolu nodded.

"Of course, the previous system had many problems, but the fact that it has continued to this day shows that it is recognized by the majority and can guarantee a stable life for the majority. Before a better system emerges, arbitrary changes will only cause chaos and turmoil - just like Sasuke. He destroyed the original system, but was unable to establish a new one where everyone could find their new position, so the war has not ended yet."

"But..." Chaolu whispered, "There should be some changes, right?"

"One move affects the whole body, Chaolu." Shikamaru sighed: "Besides, after Sasuke, for us survivors... no one wants to change anymore - for most people, the life before the tyrant's reform is their happiest past. Everyone is eager to return to their familiar life and heal the trauma of these years. People's hearts are in favor... Before a feasible and mature system appears, I will not risk making any changes."

"But isn't this rigid?" Chaolu asked, "Isn't it even allowed to try a little?"

"The word 'try' sounds so light when spoken, but in reality... what Sasuke did before can also be called an 'try'. However, when some people make a light-hearted 'try', countless people will pay a heavy price for it. You want to try because you are strong, Chaolu. No matter how you change, nothing can harm you."

"You make me look willful when you say that."

"I'm sorry, that's not what I meant."

"Maybe I am just being willful. I just can't accept that after Sasuke's tragic experience and the whole world paid such a high price, everything has returned to the starting point. Moreover, the previous system is definitely problematic!" Chaolu said firmly: "But, I also understand that what Shikamaru said is not wrong... I will find it. I know too little now, so I will continue to search, learn, and experience... until one day, I understand what the new system should look like."

"I sincerely hope that you will succeed."

Asaka took one last look at Shikamaru, lowered her eyes, and bowed slightly to him, giving him the respect he deserved.

"Then I won't bother you anymore... You must have a lot of things to do."

"It's okay," Shikamaru said politely, "You can always come to me if you need anything. What are your plans next?"

Intend……

"I plan to send Naruto and Sasuke back to their world, then take a look at the world I grew up in, and then go to many other worlds to find the answers."

"Asaro, why don't you have dinner before you leave?" Shikamaru tried to persuade her, "No matter what... at least let us have a good meal with you guys."

Looking at his earnest eyes, Chaolu couldn't say no: "...Okay."

After agreeing to meet again at dinner time, she turned to find her companions and convey Shikamaru's invitation.

When she found Naruto and Sasuke, she saw Naruto and Orochimaru together, with a mischievous smile on their faces, persuading Sasuke: "Come and try it!"

Sasuke said firmly, "No."

"What a shame..." Orochimaru saw Asaka approaching from behind Sasuke, "Asaka would also like to see Sasuke wearing his boyhood clothes, right?"

Chaolu was slightly stunned: "Huh?"

When Naruto saw her, he also said excitedly: "Asaro! You're back! Orochimaru said he still has a few of Sasuke's former clothes! I feel so nostalgic - I wonder what the current Sasuke would feel like wearing them?"

Only then did she see the clothes in Orochimaru's hand - a white piece with a wide collar and large sleeves. The wind could flow directly into the cuffs from his collar, and could also flow directly into his collar from the cuffs.

Although the trousers are wrapped tightly, the whole person has a kind of elegant and free feeling.

From the wide-collared short-sleeved shirt and shorts he wore as a child, to the open collar and long pants he wore as a teenager, Sasuke now...in addition to the long-sleeved shirt and long pants, he also wears a cloak all year round, wrapping himself almost airtight.

Chaolu couldn't help but become interested: "Hey... does the current Sasuke wear the clothes from that time? I can't imagine it!"

Orochimaru said: "There's no need to imagine, just let Sasuke put it on and you'll see."

Sasuke: "..."

Fortunately, Naruto inadvertently changed the subject: "By the way, Asaka, what do you want from Shikamaru?"

Sasuke calmly turned to face Asano, ready to join in on the topic. Although his face was expressionless, Orochimaru knew that he must have said in his heart: Well done, Naruto.

Orochimaru said regretfully: "What a pity."

It was obvious that if Chaolu said one more word, he would be able to convince Sasuke to change his clothes.

"Um... nothing." Chaolu said, "He asked us to have dinner together! Let's stay until tonight, and I'll take you back, okay? Or do you have something urgent to do, in which case, I can take you back now."

"There's nothing urgent, but what about you, Chaolu?" Naruto asked, "After you send us back, will you return to this world? Or will you go to your previous world? Then, in the future...will we be able to meet again?"