webnovelvip Chapter 143 It turns out he's never been able to sleep.
Chapter 143 It turns out he's never been able to sleep.
Chapter 143 It turns out he's always been unable to sleep.
The audience was completely silent.
Naruto stared intently at the dream screen, his fists clenched, his gaze unwavering.
He had been worried all day, his heart pounding so hard he could barely breathe.
When the news came on the screen that his father, Minato Namikaze, was safe and sound, Naruto felt a sense of relief, and his tense nerves finally relaxed completely.
"Great! Dad and Mom are both safe and sound!"
[Ding! Naruto's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +400!]
Jiraiya and Kakashi exchanged a glance and couldn't help but smile with satisfaction.
Kakashi breathed a silent sigh of relief; the heavy weight on his heart had finally been lifted.
on the screen.
Sasuke followed his mother, Mikoto Uchiha, and his brother, Itachi Uchiha, all the way to Naruto's house.
Before I could even knock, the door creaked open from the inside.
Naruto opened the door with his bright, sunny smile: "Aunt Mikoto, Itachi, Sasuke! You're here!"
Naruto greeted him warmly, looking exceptionally radiant today.
Good morning, Naruto.
Mikoto smiled and nodded in response, her voice gentle.
The weasel nodded politely in response.
Naruto politely stepped aside and said, "Please come in! My mom is entertaining guests right now, so you might have to wait a little while, but she'll be done soon!"
He then ushered the three into the house, leading them in while saying with a smile, "Sorry, Aunt Mikoto, it's a bit lively at home today!"
The moment Sasuke stepped into the living room, he involuntarily slowed his pace.
The living room was already filled with guests, creating a lively atmosphere.
Sasuke immediately recognized Gaara and his two siblings from Sunagakure.
Gaara was sitting on the sofa with Naruto's mother, Kushina Uzumaki, talking about something.
Behind him stood a tall, middle-aged Sand Ninja, cautiously looking around. He was probably Maki, a Jonin from Sand Village.
Meanwhile, Gaara's older sister Temari and older brother Kankuro stood side by side, their expressions a mixture of nervousness and anticipation.
Behind the sofa, Sasuke saw a familiar figure.
That was Shisui of the Uchiha clan, quietly guarding Kushina's back.
His expression was calm, and his dark eyes warily watched everyone in the room, clearly indicating that he was tasked with protecting the Hokage's wife.
Kushina Uzumaki is talking to Gaara.
"Alright, Gaara, I've strengthened the seal for you again. From now on, the One-Tailed Beast can no longer affect you as easily as before, and you don't have to worry about suddenly going berserk and losing control."
"Really--
Gaara trembled upon hearing this, his entire body seemingly frozen in place for a moment.
His light green eyes were filled with disbelief, and he stood rooted to the spot.
"Does this mean I can finally get a good night's sleep like a normal person?"
Temari could no longer contain her excitement, her voice trembling with joy: "Lord Kushina, will he really no longer be bothered by Shukaku?"
Kankuro stared wide-eyed, holding his breath as he awaited an answer.
Kushina smiled slightly and nodded cheerfully, "Yes, sleep however you want! Don't even think about messing with Gaara again."
Having received an affirmative answer, Temari and Kankuro exchanged a glance, both seeing immense joy and relief in each other's eyes.
They all breathed a long sigh of relief, their cheeks flushed with excitement.
Both of them had tears in their eyes, but their faces were full of smiles.
Gaara can finally live a normal life like everyone else!
Maki, who had been on edge the whole time, finally relaxed a little.
He muttered to himself, "Incredible—the seal on the One-Tailed Beast has been strengthened to this extent."
His gaze toward Kushina was filled with admiration and gratitude.
If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he would have found it hard to believe that the sealing techniques of the Uzumaki clan were so powerful.
Naruto sighed as he looked at the scene before him, "Gaara is actually a very pitiful person."
Sasuke stood beside his mother, and upon hearing Naruto's words, he frowned slightly, finding it somewhat difficult to understand.
He remembered clearly that this Jinchuriki of the One-Tailed Beast from Sunagakure was extremely brutal during the exams, and would kill anyone who displeased him.
In the Forest of Death, several Grass Ninja and Sound Ninja died at Gaara's hands, and even Rock Lee was almost beaten to death by him.
At that time, Sasuke only felt that this red-haired boy was heartless and a bloodthirsty monster through and through.
But now, Naruto actually shows a look of pity and says he's "pitiful"?
"Hmph." Sasuke snorted coldly, muttering under his breath, "Does this kind of cruel guy even deserve sympathy?"
His voice was very soft, but it did not escape Naruto's ears.
Naruto turned his head, his azure eyes not showing anger, but rather a hint of solemnity and seriousness: "Sasuke, you don't know this. Gaara became like that largely because of Shukaku's influence."
At this point, he lowered his voice and explained to Sasuke, "Shukaku tries to take control of Gaara's body whenever he falls asleep."
Therefore, in order to avoid being corrupted by the One-Tailed Beast, Gaara has been afraid to sleep since childhood. This chronic sleep deprivation has caused him immense mental anguish, leading to his volatile temper and cruel nature.
"What?" Sasuke's pupils contracted slightly upon hearing this, revealing a look of shock.
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Uchiha Sasuke have been detected! Emotional value +400!]
His gaze returned to the red-haired boy not far away, his feelings a complex mix of emotions.
Who would have thought that such a heartbreaking past was hidden beneath that cold-blooded and cruel exterior!
He originally thought Gaara was naturally bloodthirsty, but little did he know that the other party was also a victim suffering from a curse.
Thinking of this, Sasuke felt a strange mix of emotions, a mixture of surprise and bewilderment.
As a fellow ninja, he suddenly felt that he understood Gaara somewhat.
in the audience.
Naruto stared at Gaara on the screen, his eyes filled with both surprise and heartache.
He muttered to himself, "So he's really that miserable—he's been too afraid to sleep?"
In his memory, Gaara always had a violent and murderous look on his face, but he never expected that behind it all was the pain of being tormented by the One-Tailed Beast day and night.
But then came a hint of doubt.
Why was I hardly affected by the Nine-Tails when I was a child?
Jiraiya noticed the confusion on Naruto's face and chuckled, patting his disciple on the back of the head. "Kid, don't be surprised. High-level sealing techniques are rare in the ninja world. Your mother, Kushina, came from the Uzumaki clan, whose family has studied sealing techniques for generations and possesses the most advanced sealing secrets. That's why Kurama usually stays quietly inside your body and doesn't cause trouble so easily."
He paused, then said solemnly, "The Jinchuriki from other villages weren't so lucky. Someone like Gaara, whose sealing techniques were crude..."
They could barely suppress the tailed beasts. If the tailed beasts became even slightly agitated, their bodies and minds would immediately suffer, making them extremely prone to going berserk and causing injury! Therefore, Jinchuriki were treated terribly in their respective villages, treated as dangerous goods and living weapons.
Naruto suddenly realized, and pondered, "Damn it, so that's how it is—"