Naruto: I, who didn't want to be hacked to pieces, saved the ninja world.

Chapter 2: I found a little girl.

The sun had already completely sunk below the horizon.

Sparks have already been ignited within Konoha Village.

The once snow-covered Konoha Village has been transformed into a pale golden sea, and the snow scene at night is even more breathtaking.

Baiyun Qingye didn't get ready to go home until it got dark.

During this time, Baiyun Yeshan and his sister, who had been taking care of him, were both out on village missions, so he could go home whenever he wanted.

Follow the dim lights and old steps down the Fire Shadow Rock.

Just as Shirokumo Aoba stepped off the Hokage Rock and passed by a snack street, she encountered two unexpected people.

He saw a little boy sitting on the shoulders of another big boy, pointing happily at a shop selling meatballs.

"Brother, I want to eat that meatball!"

"Okay, Sasuke, I'll buy you whatever you want to eat."

Although Bai Yunqingye had never met these two people before, he could immediately tell their identities from their age and the deep brotherly affection they showed.

Of course, the main clue was the prominent Uchiha clan crest on the other person's back.

Itachi Uchiha and Sasuke Uchiha.

However, at this time, Itachi Uchiha's nasolabial folds were not very obvious.

Seemingly noticing Shirakumo Aoba's gaze, Uchiha Sasuke turned to look at Shirakumo Aoba, who was scrutinizing him and Uchiha Itachi.

It also seemed like she felt a little embarrassed by being stared at like that while she was acting coquettishly.

Sasuke Uchiha quickly climbed off Itachi Uchiha's neck.

Itachi Uchiha also clearly sensed Sasuke's unusual behavior. When he saw his younger brother looking in a certain direction, he followed his gaze.

But all you can see is the flow of people coming and going.

I wonder what Sasuke is looking at.

Shirokumo Aoba simply felt a bit curious about seeing the protagonist of an anime for the first time, and there was a certain contrast between him and what she had in mind, so she couldn't help but take a closer look.

However, he really wanted to film what had just happened.

I wonder what Sasuke's feelings will be when he recalls that scene after the Uchiha clan is wiped out?

"Ouch!"

Just as Baiyun Qingye was letting his imagination run wild, he suddenly felt someone bump into him and fall to the ground.

He also stumbled back two steps due to the impact.

"I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry! I'm really sorry!"

Before Baiyun Qingye could apologize, the other party started bowing repeatedly.

That clear, childlike voice... he's just a little kid...

"I……"

Baiyun Qingye originally wanted to apologize, but after seeing the other person's appearance, she suddenly stopped talking.

On this short stretch of road, he encountered all the people he would never normally run into today.

Now standing in front of him is the boy who was bowing repeatedly in apology for bumping into him.

He has short blond hair, azure eyes, and six whisker-like markings on his face.

This made him sigh, and then he grabbed the other person's shoulder, stopping the other person from bowing any further.

"I was thinking about what I was doing and didn't watch where I was going, it's not your fault!"

Although it's unclear whether Naruto was watching where he was going, he definitely wasn't.

After apologizing, Shirokumo Aoba went over and helped Naruto brush off the snow that had gotten on him from the fall.

After Baiyun Qingye helped Naruto clean up, the other person stared at him blankly.

Baiyun Qingye waved her hand in front of him, which brought Naruto back to his senses.

Her eyes, however, began to mist over as she looked at him.

"It's...it's my first time..."

Naruto stammered as he spoke, but Shirokumo Aoba didn't have time to pay attention to what Naruto was trying to say.

As the crowd began to gather around them, they were all whispering, but their malicious gazes were undisguised.

He was also in the spotlight.

This kind of gaze made Baiyun Qingye feel somewhat uncomfortable.

Regardless of whether Naruto is a demon fox or not, he is just a child right now, and there is no need to vent hatred on a child.

These troublemakers from Konoha should really thank Minato Namikaze for the powerful seal he set up.

Otherwise, who would dare to stand here and watch?

Although Shirokumo Aoba's personality has some minor flaws, she is essentially a helpful person who can't stand seeing good people being bullied.

But there's not much he can do.

He leaned close to Naruto's ear.

"Ready? Time to run!"

"Huh?"

Naruto, who was still stammering, was somewhat bewildered when he suddenly heard these words.

"Sometimes it's okay to choose to escape."

"me……"

"go!"

Before the crowd filled the street, Shirakumo Aoba pulled Naruto and rushed straight into the crowd.

Everyone quickly moved aside, afraid of being tainted by bad luck, and the scene immediately descended into chaos. The two had already disappeared.

"Thank you, thank you!"

As Naruto was being dragged along by Shirokumo Aoba, he couldn't help but let out a gasp, his eyes sparkling.

"There's nothing shameful about running away!"

"You don't need to live for other people's approval."

For no apparent reason, Shirokumo Aoba said those words, perhaps because he didn't particularly like Naruto's personality in the original work.

"Huh? What, what do you mean?" Naruto was a little confused.

"Don't think too highly of yourself. Their approval means nothing to you. You don't live off them. Your own happiness is what matters more."

"We will meet again."

After saying that, without waiting for Naruto's response, Shirokumo Aoba released her grip on Naruto's clothes and sped up, disappearing from Naruto's sight in the blink of an eye.

Amidst the chaotic crowd, Naruto began to run desperately, trying to catch up with Shirokumo Aoba's retreating figure, but after leaving the crowd, the other party had already disappeared.

After running to a deserted street, Shirokumo Aoba finally couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"So many strange things happened today."

"Hopefully nothing else will happen."

This idea had only just popped into my head...

Suddenly, Baiyun Qingye heard a child's tender voice.

"Hey! That brat!"

"Her eyes are white? How ugly!" Three mischievous boys were surrounding a little girl with white eyes who was wearing a scarf.

"Your eyes are so sinister."

"He's a monster."

"Are you some kind of monster with white eyes?"

They sized her up and then burst into laughter.

Hinata Hyuga was so frightened that her body was trembling, and she froze on the spot, her face turning pale.

Her white eyes were misty with tears, and her trembling hands gripped her scarf tightly.

"Hey, are you about to cry so soon?"

"You're so useless."

"You're already crying before we've even made a move?"

Instead of showing any sympathy, the three boys became even more aggressive.

Hinata covered her face and squatted on the ground, crying.

However, the three boys were still not going to let it go.

Bai Yunqingye's lips twitched slightly; he had actually encountered this.

He looked around again, but couldn't find Naruto.

Suddenly it occurred to him, could he have accidentally ruined Naruto's chances of finding a partner?

There's no other way.

Bai Yunqingye sighed, although he didn't quite agree with the saying that with great power comes great responsibility.

But when something like this happens in front of him, he can't just sit idly by.

Besides, he also saved those three children. If the young lady of the Hyuga clan went back with a bruised and swollen face, someone would probably have trouble sleeping.

In just a short while, the three boys started pushing and shoving each other.

Baiyun Qingye picked up a few stones from the snow.

I held it in my hand and weighed it in my hand to feel the weight of the stone.

Hmm, this amount is confusing but not brain-taxing.

"The three of you are making too much noise."

Bai Yun Qingye's calm voice rang out, causing the three boys to stop what they were doing.

They turned around at the sound and saw a boy about their age throwing stones not far away.

Hinata, who had been covering her face and crying, also raised her head.

"Are you trying to meddle in other people's business?"

The chubby boy in the lead, relying on his physical and numerical advantage, was not afraid of the stone in Bai Yunqingye's hand at all, and spoke with great confidence.

"hehe."

Bai Yunqingye let out a mocking laugh without any expression.

Then, just as the three were about to get angry, they threw the stones in their hands.

With his advanced shuriken-throwing skills, he could hit the stone precisely where he wanted it, and with considerable force.

The three boys immediately screamed in pain, each with several large bumps on their foreheads.

"Ahhh!" x3

The three boys clutched their foreheads and screamed in pain, but as soon as they looked up, they saw Bai Yunqingye bend down and pick up the stone again.

The three of them immediately turned terrified and retreated while shouting.

"Don't come any closer!"

They scrambled and crawled away from the scene as fast as they could.

Shirokumo Aoba also walked up to Hinata, looking at her slightly reddened eyes and chubby baby face from crying.

He felt he hadn't hit it hard enough.

The Hyuga clan's guards are truly useless.

"Thank you, thank you..."

Hinata lowered her head and whispered her thanks.

"Does he know how to go home?"

Baiyun Qingye asked.

"I……"

"Gurgle—"