Chapter 376 I’m Here to Accompany You

Looking for monsters.

Monsters have caused a lot of discussion. Even though the monster incidents in various places have gradually subsided, many people are still discussing this.

Many people are curious about monsters.

Especially since the yōkai were born and wreaked havoc until now, Konoha has been very stable, as if the appearance of the yōkai has nothing to do with Konoha...For this reason, the housing prices in Konoha and areas close to Konoha are getting higher and higher.

Too many people want to squeeze into Konoha and this area around Konoha.

Even if other areas gradually calm down, in people's minds, in this era where monsters and even ghosts and resentful souls appear, Konoha is the real pure land.

And continue to gather a large number of people.

High-rise buildings are also being built in the newly expanded urban areas of Konoha.

"It is said that the large barrier in the new area is not yet complete, so there are rumors of monsters and ghosts from time to time." Naruto said while walking in front.

At this time, they were walking in an unfinished building.

"It is said that things like monsters and ghosts appeared here, causing trouble. Let's search here, maybe we can find monsters and ghosts."

"I don't think you can find it," Shikamaru said, holding the back of his head with his hands.

"Why can't I find it?" Naruto asked puzzled.

"There is really a monster ghost causing trouble, and it has been dealt with immediately by the onmyoji ninja sent from the village."

"Then why does this building continue to be unfinished?" Naruto scratched his head in confusion and said, "If the monsters and ghosts are dealt with, won't they continue to be built?"

"Maybe the funds are broken."

“Can’t we let others continue to build?”

"If others want to continue building, they must have some skin to grapple with."

"So if we don't build it, we'll demolish it?"

"There is still a lot of skin to be peeled off. It will probably be left here for a while, and we will wait until other areas are developed." Shikamaru shook his head.

"Okay, I think nothing will happen here, so let's go back."

"Yes." Dingji couldn't help but agree.

"I always feel like it's weird here."

Shikamaru nodded, this place is indeed a bit eerie... huh?

Shikamaru stopped, sweating slightly on his forehead.

"What's wrong?" Naruto stopped and asked in confusion.

Everyone else stopped too.

Sasuke grabbed a metal kunai that he pulled out from his body.

Yes, he had a ninja tool on him, but it was impossible to bring out such a real thing when facing those children before.

Things are different now.

"Naruto." He said in a low voice, "There's something wrong with the light."

Ino also looked around carefully.

Yes, the light in the room was a bit too dim. In this environment with exposed cement in many places and mottled unevenness, it gave off an even more eerie feeling like the atmosphere of a horror movie.

Ino also took out her wooden kunai.

Naruto also realized something.

He clenched his fists into a posture and looked around him warily.

"Hey." Shikamaru was back to back with them, his forehead still sweating slightly, but he said, "You should have amulets on you."

"Of course." Ino was the first to answer: "My father gave it to me, saying it can protect myself from monsters."

"Me too." Choji replied.

Sasuke nodded.

His brother also gave him an amulet.

He thought of something.

He took out the paper charm from his body and wrapped it around the ring at the end of the kunai.

He also handed these paper charms to others.

The others took the paper charms and stuffed them everywhere on their bodies. Naruto stuffed them into his sleeves and continued to clenched his fists.

finally.

The moment they are ready.

The surrounding light was obviously distorted, as if the air was fluctuating.

All kinds of strange and terrifying monsters appeared around them.

Some have long tongues, some have long necks, some have naked upper bodies and are covered with eyes, which is very scary. Some have ferocious and thick faces, with multiple hands, and some have hair hanging in front and are dressed in white clothes, which makes them look sinister. Forest...

Shikamaru's eyes widened.

‘So many monsters? ! Does the village live on dry food? ! ’

Shikamaru couldn't believe it.

This is still within the scope of Konoha Village, so it is really outrageous to see so many monsters popping up!

"superior!"

Naruto rushed over!

A punch was thrown.

But it passed through.

Like walking through a phantom.

And Shikamaru Ino Choji Sasuke also immediately discovered a terrible fact.

Naruto was gone.

"Strange, where are those guys?"

As Naruto walked, after he passed through the monsters, Naruto discovered that his companions were gone.

And, it seems that I am trapped in this unfinished building, and I can't get out no matter how I walk.

How to do it?

Naruto closed his eyes, cleared his mind, and chose to rely on his intuition.

So he started walking.

while walking.

Suddenly, he heard a sound.

That was the sound of crying. He opened his eyes and ran towards the sound of crying.

But no matter how he ran, the crying voice was always far away from him.

But Naruto didn't stop. The crying sound always came from one direction. This constant pursuit of the past gave him the same feeling.

‘Guidance? ’

Finally, after running and running, he arrived on the rooftop.

Naruto gasped slightly.

This unfinished building is still very high.

He is still a child.

After resting with his legs stretched out for a while, he looked around and could see the distant sky, a dusk scene.

Naruto was confused.

"Is it already this time?"

"You can never go back."

"who."

"Stay here with me."

"don't want."

"…that's okay too."

Naruto tilted his head.

Is it so easy to talk? I don’t know what kind of monster or evil spirit this guy is.

"But one of you must stay with me."

The voice clearly had a bad smell.

"Who will you choose?"

"Who will you choose?"

At the same time, on the other side, Sasuke, Shikamaru, Choji, and Ino also heard this question.

Who will you choose to stay here?

Sasuke thought of his brother, father, and mother... Of course he didn't want to stay in such a ghost place!

Shikamaru, Chouji, and Ino were of course the same, they had something to be attached to, and of course they didn't want to stay.

However, if you have to choose one person to stay...

Shikamaru, who was sweating profusely, quickly thought of a person, a person who had left their team.

Choosing this person will prevent internal strife in their team...and only by returning quickly can they recruit reinforcements. This is the best choice! Yes, that's it.

But how could such words be said?

Shikamaru was struggling, and so were the others. As children, they realized for the first time that the choice was so difficult.

But they didn't struggle for long.

When Naruto realized what it meant, he immediately hit his chest with his fist.

"I'm here with you."