Naruto: All I want to do after transforming into Akali is be happy!

Chapter 67 The Sisyphean

To be honest, Akali was a little surprised by Yakumo Kurama's arrival.

She did indeed have plans for Yakumo Kurama, intending to use her painting skills to do something and develop a second industry. The burning gem she left in Yakumo's body before was also for this purpose.

After all, what Kurama Yakumo cares about is her frail body. As long as this point can be firmly grasped, she can be driven to do things, which is much better than Naruto and Sasuke, who need to be coaxed and deceived.

But Akali didn't expect that before she could go to find Yakumo Kurama, Yakumo Kurama would come to her door on his own.

And it's a bit strange.

From the perspective provided by her True Sight, Akali could clearly see the apprehension and shame on Kurama Yakumo's face.

She gripped her clothes tightly around her abdomen with one hand, her mouth slightly open, breathing softly as if she had overexerted herself. Her fair and quiet face was flushed, and her expression suggested that she was enduring something.

"Huh?"

Akali hadn't noticed before, but now that she saw Yakumo Kurama like this, her expression was a little strange.

Is Yakumo-chan playing some strange game?

This is incredibly audacious! The painter girl who was only briefly mentioned in the original Naruto manga was actually such a precocious being?

With a sense of curiosity, Akali opened the door.

But now Kurama Yakumo is clearly more eager.

Akali's door had only been opened a crack when Yakumo Kurama forcefully pushed it open and entered!

Yakumo shouted out the question she had been holding back for almost a week to Akali.

"Akali, what exactly did you do to my body?!"

"Huh?"

Akali was a little confused by Yakumo's sudden question.

But she immediately realized something was wrong.

Because then.

"Huh?" "Huh!?"

Two even louder exclamations rang out behind Akali!

[Ding! Naruto's emotional value +999!]

[Ding! Sasuke's emotional value +999!]

Naruto and Sasuke stood up in surprise.

Having filmed with Akali twice, they were no longer the innocent naive girls they once were.

Thanks to the ninjas' intelligence-gathering abilities, the two have learned about many strange and unusual things.

At this moment, Yakumo Kurama's textbook-perfect expression and the words he spoke clearly led them to a conclusion.

It was at this moment that Yakumo Kurama realized that Akali wasn't alone in her house.

Recalling what she had just said—words that could lead to wild associations—Kurama Yakumo's pale face flushed red at a visible speed.

[Ding! Emotional value from Yakumo Kurama +999!]

But compared to my problems, a little shame is nothing.

"Come out with me!"

Kurama Yakumo's slender body unleashed tremendous strength, pulling Akali out of the house and then slamming the door shut.

"I need an explanation, Akali!"

Kurama Yakumo stared intently at Akali with her stubborn eyes, as if she would fight Akali to the death if Akali said a single word against her.

Akali reluctantly raised her hands and gave a French salute: "Alright, alright, I can explain it, I can explain it all!"

"But not now!"

As she spoke, Akali looked behind her door. A shadow stretched out from beneath her feet, passed through the narrow crack in the door, and instantly entered the room.

The next second, Akali pulled Yakumo aside to dodge, and the gate opened simultaneously.

"Bang! Bang!"

Sasuke and Naruto, who were eavesdropping at the door, were mercilessly thrown out by the shadow clone.

Sasuke performed a perfect 360° somersault and landed flawlessly, while Naruto crashed heavily to the ground in a "descending goose" style.

"Ouch, Akali!"

Lying on the ground, clutching his butt, Naruto complained loudly to Akali.

Akali, however, didn't hold back at all, rolling her eyes and saying, "Serves you right, who told you to eavesdrop?"

"Besides, I was the one who threw them out. How come Sasuke was able to land safely, but you couldn't? Shouldn't you reflect on that?"

“Indeed, a loser is a loser!” Sasuke mocked in perfect unison.

[Ding! Naruto's emotional value +555!]

"Damn it, Sasuke, you're laughing at me too!"

Startled, Naruto lunged at Sasuke.

This pair of bickering lovers are playing their game of cat and mouse again.

Seeing this, Akali nodded in satisfaction, pulled Kurama Yakumo into the house, and ignored the two of them.

"Alright, let's talk about our business now!"

Akali poured a cup of tea and handed it to Kurama Yakumo.

"Ah, thank you!" Kurama Yakumo, still somewhat dazed, gracefully accepted the teacup, her manners ingrained by the refined upbringing, and softly expressed her gratitude.

At this moment, Yakumo Kurama finally realized what was happening.

Wait a minute, wasn't she supposed to be here to confront me? How did it turn into a tea party between best friends?

Yakumo Kurama is preparing to reiterate his stance.

She slammed down her teacup, her eyes blazing as she looked up, her anger at 100%. All she needed to do was unleash one skill, and then…

And that was it, because Kurama Yakumo met Akali's ambiguous smile.

The mockery emanating from those golden eyes was like a bucket of ice water poured over him, instantly bringing Kurama Yakumo to a standstill.

"Yakumo-chan, please have some lychees. Just a heads up, it's just you and me here right now!" Akali said with a smile.

In that instant, Yakumo Kurama recalled that day, her crushing defeat!

“Yes, Red Bean Paste Secret Marseille!” Yakumo-chan lowered her proud head.

"Very good!" Akali then sat down opposite Kurama Yakumo with satisfaction.

"Yakumo-chan, there's an old saying in Konoha: 'Those who are good at this will surely become outstanding.' Since you're so good at this, you'll definitely become an outstanding person in the future."

"Alright, tell me about your situation!"

Akali asked, somewhat puzzled, "You've already found that thing?"

"Of course!" Even though Akali had just given him a dressing down, Kurama Yakumo still felt a surge of shame and indignation when she mentioned this.

"Who doesn't know about that burning presence, as intense as a torch!"

"Akali, didn't you say my improved physique came from your secret medicine?"

Kurama Yakumo questioned, "But what about that bead of mine?"

"..."

Hearing Kurama Yakumo's words, Akali paused for a moment: "Since you've already figured it out, I won't pretend anymore."

"Okay, I admit that the secret medicine does have some effect, but that effect is temporary and not lasting. What will truly improve your health is the treasure I'm giving you."

"But what you mean by burning like a torch?"

Akali was a little confused.

After all, the so-called "burning" of the Burning Gem is just a name; it doesn't actually burn.

Kurama Yakumo said that she herself had never experienced the burning gem when she held it.

"Huh?" Seeing Akali's genuine confusion, Kurama Yakumo was also taken aback.

Only then did she realize that she seemed to be experiencing some stress.

Could it be that the feeling of her body being on fire was just her imagination?