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    Like clouds and rain, the delicate flower was gently unfolding.


    Naruto suddenly remembered a passage he had read in The Romance of the Western Chamber, which said something like ‘the graceful swaying waist like a willow tree’ or ‘a peony blooming with dewdrops’.


    In the second half of the night, they fell into a deep sleep.


    He had taken her up the sand dune in circles, not just to sleep, but to show her the light beyond the desert. The greatest happiness and pleasure of human beings comes from the romance in the spiritual sense.


    The phrase ‘Romantic till death’ comes from Tang Xianzu''s preface to The Peony Pavilion, which says that love doesn’t have a clear beginning or end.


    Once someone wholeheartedly devotes themselves, love has already begun. In simple terms, love is the desire to share. When you see beautiful mountains or rivers, you will think of that person.


    And love does not depend on others. Once it''s firm enough, no matter what you face, you can walk through it with courage.


    Naruto is a cautious person. Since he has said that he will accept Dark Sakura, he will definitely consider every detail. What if something went wrong on this mission? What if they failed?


    After all, Ryumyaku is a massive Chakra energy source. If it were amplified millions of times, it might be comparable to a Chakra Fruit. With such immense energy, it wouldn’t be surprising if something went wrong.


    He planned to use the Ryumyaku to go back in time and stay for a while, searching for a solution to Dark Sakura’s problem twenty years ago.


    While he was back, he could also visit Konoha.


    Core technologies always come from Konoha.


    Things Tsunade didn’t know, and things Orochimaru wouldn’t easily reveal, he had no way of finding them out now, but if he went back 20 years, he might have the chance to get a glimpse of the truth.


    This is a shortcut, although it is somewhat unethical.


    But although this plan is good, it also comes with risks. Even if he could go back to 20 years ago, the Ryumyaku wasn’t something that would let him stay for as long as he wanted.


    What if something went wrong? What if he can''t come back? Anything is possible.


    It was for this reason that Naruto took a roundabout way by taking Sakura up the sand dune, pointed to the distance, and delivered the words of encouragement he had prepared in advance.


    Where in the small world of Naruto can one find such a deep, soulful encouragement? Even Jiraiya’s romance novels were considered classics, and the most advanced thoughts were little more than the brainwashing of the Will of Fire.


    A dimensional-level strike is indeed so terrifying.


    What Naruto had to do was to prepare Sakura mentally. In case something went wrong, she wouldn’t lose hope or give up, because there would always be a way out.


    It is his habit to be prepared for both situations.


    He might not need it with others, but he knew Dark Sakura well enough to take extra precautions. Even when it came to real battles, his seemingly casual attitude was intentional. Sёar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Dark Sakura had that kind of personality, she will shine with a little wind, and giving her a bit of uncertainty actually made her feel more secure. Because this is consistent with her judgment of Naruto in her heart, that is, he is a scumbag.


    ‘Heh, ptui!’


    Naruto didn’t mind at all what Dark Sakura’s evaluation of him.


    …


    The next day.


    He opened his eyes to find Sakura smiling at him, with a hint of tenderness in her eyes, which had curved into crescent moons. She didn’t mention how many times they had been together the night before, perhaps becoming a little more reserved.


    Her flirtatious gaze flashed briefly.


    After freshening up and eating something simple, the two of them stepped into the sea of sand with the morning light.


    Sakura didn’t seem much different from yesterday. She was still talking and laughing at the beginning of the journey, but as they journeyed further, she fell silent.


    By the end, she was exhausted and once again climbed onto Naruto’s back.


    "Is this how you used to travel?" Sakura asked helplessly. She felt this wasn’t traveling, but more like playing with their lives.


    "In emergencies, sometimes." Naruto replied, "We still have a long way to go. If you really can''t hold on, just tell me. There''s no need to force yourself."


    At this moment, Sakura, who was lying on Naruto''s back, was speechless. Though the ride was a bit bumpy, what really shocked her was Naruto’s seemingly limitless stamina.


    After thinking for a while, Sakura’s expression suddenly turned strange and she asked, "Did you… not get tired last night?"


    "Mhm."


    ‘What kind of monster are you? I was nearly drained.’ Sakura muttered inwardly but dropped the subject, changing the topic to end the conversation.


    But Naruto didn’t think much of it. After all, it’s normal for 18-years-old boy to have nearly unlimited stamina, right?


    After a full day of travel, Naruto and Sakura finally arrived at the heart of the desert before nightfall.


    "We won''t be able to find the Roran’s ruins today. Let''s rest first." Naruto said as he looked around and set up a tent in a wind-sheltered area.


    He had stored plenty of drinking water in his seal space, more than enough for their washing needs. Space-Time Ninjutsu wasn’t something only Naruto could use, as Tenten could use it as well.


    When Team 3 goes out on missions, they were never short of supplies. Even in the wild, they didn’t have to rely on Military Ration Pills, and can even start a fire to cook.


    "I''m going to take a bath." Sakura said, tossing the words behind her as she walked away.


    Naruto also understood what she meant, and he felt a bit of anticipation, but not much. Sakura couldn’t fully satisfy him, at most, only once.


    And he was actually okay with that kind of thing. He wasn’t a eunuch and had no psychological burdens, but neither was he desperate. To him, it was like eating or drinking water, just another part of daily life, part of the routine of being in love.


    Later that night, a thoroughly exhausted Sakura couldn’t hold on any longer and fell into a deep sleep. Naruto, with his mind full of philosophical thoughts, had no one to share them with and could only reflect that the ‘Sage Mode’ of afterthought truly was universal.


    The next day…


    As they continued on their way, Naruto deliberately slowed his pace, and as they neared the Roran’s ruins, he slowed even more. When he finally sensed the location of the Ryumyaku, he stopped completely.


    "What''s wrong?"


    "We’re right above the Ryumyaku. It’s in a deep underground cavern." Naruto said, looking up as the fierce desert winds blew sand across the sky. His blond hair whipped violently in the gusts.


    Around them stood towering stone pillars, and the intense wind and sand sliced through the ancient ruins like blades. This is the ancient kingdom of Roran, and its former glory has long since fallen into obscurity.


    "Should we go down and take a look?" Sakura asked, a little confused.


    "No rush. Let’s wait a bit." Naruto replied, remaining calm. He knew he needed to deal with that nuisance, Mukade, first.


    He could activate the Ryumyaku anytime, but if that troublesome Mukade interfered, things would become complicated, which was something Naruto didn''t want to see.


    Once the Ryumyaku was activated, they’d be transported twenty years into the past. Naruto didn’t want to waste time fighting Mukade in the Ancient Kingdom of Roran. It would be better to strike first and kill Mukade directly here.


    This was why Naruto had pushed himself so hard to get here… Time! Before Mukade reaches the Ryumyaku, he will ambush that guy here.


    Mukade was just a Puppet Master. Since Naruto can kill Sasori, there is no reason he couldn’t deal with Mukade.


    "What are we waiting for?" Sakura asked in doubts.


    "We’re waiting for someone."


    After hearing what Naruto said, Sakura didn’t bother asking further. After a simple ‘oh’, she followed Naruto and hid herself.