Naruto: I Have a Gravity Training Room

Chapter 238 - 238

Time, like the belly of a wallet, thinned away at frightening speed.

Unknowingly, almost two years had passed.

Tenten was now seventeen, Natsuki sixteen, and their relationship had only grown deeper.

After all, there are some things that become increasingly pleasant as the body matures — things that can make one completely intoxicated.ook my spot?!"

Naruto's eyes swept the group, locking onto the midriff-bearing Sai. "So you're Sai? Listen, I'm the man who's going to be Hokage — I'm not giving you my position in Team 7!"

Sai's squint turned into a puzzled look — what did being Hokage have to do with team positions?

Although this was Naruto's grand return, it somehow felt more like a comedy act.

Natsuki, meanwhile, was thoroughly enjoying the show, cracking sunflower seeds he'd remembered to bring this time. One hand eating, one hand spectating — perfect.

Tenten, at first, hadn't been used to it... but over time, she'd grown a little addicted too.

Shino quietly took a small handful from Natsuki — to feed his bugs.

Neji muttered, "Natsuki, Tenten... why are you two eating sunflower seeds again? Aren't those for hamsters and squirrels?"

Natsuki chuckled. "You don't get it, Neji. Hamsters and squirrels are picky — the nuts they like are usually delicious. These sunflower seeds are tasty even plain, but you can also roast them with salt or five-spice. Eating them while watching a show makes it way more enjoyable."

"...Is that so?"

Neji took a few, cracked them open experimentally. At first, the taste felt strange, but just as Natsuki said — eating them while watching a scene play out really did have a certain charm.

And then, when Naruto turned back after the commotion, he was greeted by the sight of three "hamsters" munching away.

After two years apart, there was no awkwardness; even Sai and Yakumo had met Naruto smoothly.

As for Team 7's arrangements — that was Tsunade's business, not Naruto's concern right now.

But he hadn't returned just to see everyone — he wanted to show them how far he'd come.

He locked eyes on Sasuke, brimming with confidence.

"Sasuke, I've been training hard under Ero-sennin these past two years. I'm not weak anymore. Today, I'll challenge you — and beat you!"

"Oh?" Sasuke smirked. "Bold words. Let me see your growth, then."

Everyone quickly cleared space for them.

Naruto and Sasuke stood facing each other, the tension thickening — until Natsuki suddenly called out, "Start!"

Naruto, startled, lunged forward instinctively.

Everyone nearly fell over. Why are you meddling in their fight?!

Natsuki shrugged innocently. "They'd been staring at each other for ages without moving. I was just helping them get on with it."

Staring passionately, he said. How did a fight turn into that in your mind?!

Still, since Naruto had charged in, the fight was on. Sasuke moved as well, the two clashing in a taijutsu exchange.

Naruto had clearly improved — his movements were far cleaner than the chaotic style of before. Still, while his taijutsu was now watchable, he was no match for Sasuke, quickly falling into a disadvantage.

(End of Chapter)

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