Traveling through Naruto: I am Haruno Sakura

Chapter 142 Cracks (2)

Sakura didn't answer, "Eat Ichiraku Ramen? Just consider it as a reward for being promoted to Chunin."

Naruto was shocked, "What! Sakura! You became a Chunin! When did that happen?!"

Sakura pointed at the clothes on her body, "This is what happened this morning. This is the symbol of my becoming a Chunin."

Naruto looked at the clothes on Sakura and clapped his hands fiercely, "I saw Shikamaru at your door this afternoon, wearing the same clothes. This brat! He didn't even tell me!"

Sakura immediately grasped the point and couldn't help blushing, "You said you saw Shikamaru at my doorstep this afternoon?"

Naruto nodded, "I'm sure I'm not wrong about this kid! Well, he really doesn't treat me as a partner and didn't even tell me about this!"

Sakura laughed awkwardly and went to Ichiraku Ramen with Naruto.

"Boss, two bowls of barbecued pork noodles!" Sakura sat in the seat near the inside and ordered the menu familiarly, "Naruto, you actually know that Sasuke is working hard for revenge, right?"

Naruto was also startled when he heard Sasuke's name, but he said in a low voice, "Ah, yes."

Sakura took out the chopsticks from the bamboo tube and handed a pair of chopsticks to Naruto. "Because you have improved so fast during this period of time, Sasuke, who has always been a proud child, can't help but feel a strong sense of crisis and even inferiority, so he is unwilling to acknowledge you."

Naruto took the chopsticks and sat in silence. What he recalled in his mind was Sasuke's self-introduction when the seventh team was established. That man... was really strong. "I... just want to get his recognition..."

Sakura smiled and couldn't help but sigh, "You two are really a perfect match. Naruto, you are following Sasuke's footsteps and making continuous progress, so you really want to get his recognition; and Sasuke is watching you grow, so he is eager to duel with you, right?"

Naruto could understand the following words, but, "Sakura, why do we have to use the word 'match' for Sasuke and I? Aren't we partners?"

Sakura explained seriously, "Then let me ask you, Naruto, would you really want my approval?"

Naruto thought about it and nodded, "It would be even better if Sakura could recognize me!"

The boss brought two bowls of ramen and said, "Enjoy your meal!"

Sakura skillfully picked up the ramen with chopsticks, "What if Sasuke and I have to choose one?"

Naruto thought about it and made a choice with a little hesitation, "If you compare Sakura and Sasuke, I... would rather get Sasuke's recognition..."

Sakura had a look on her face that said, "Look, I said it." Naruto felt awkward, but in front of his favorite Ichiraku Ramen, all thoughts were thrown out of his mind. He couldn't help but slurp the noodles quickly, picked up the bowl, drank the soup happily, and said, "Uncle! Another bowl!"

Sakura looked at Naruto and felt that this was the usual Naruto. The dejected look just now was not like Naruto at all.

Seeing Naruto's round belly after eating several bowls of food, Sakura paid the bill and walked out of the store.

Naruto said: "I'll take you back..."

Sakura turned around, "No need."