We Are Brothers

"Do you think that everyone in the Uchiha clan is bad?"

Walking on the bustling streets, Sakura bit into cotton candy and smiled happily while feeling conflicted and asking.

Because Kakashi-sensei was injured and resting, gathering information temporarily fell on them.

Of course, the information they could gather had been mostly sorted out in the past few days.

Kakashi-sensei also strictly forbade them from approaching the Uchiha compound and that mysterious palace. Hence, they had to stroll through the streets as usual, which turned into shopping and playing.

As long as they didn't wear the ninja headband, no one would specifically pay attention to a few teenagers.

"Do not mix personal feelings and subjective speculations with the mission. Our task is just to collect information and ensure its authenticity and accuracy. As for the final judgment, for others in the village to decide, it has nothing to do with us."

Sasuke said coolly, which would have been more convincing if he wasn't holding so many snacks.

Even Naruto, who had changed quite a bit, couldn't resist the temptation and ate while walking.

Then, without realizing it, they ended up with several flyers in their hands...

"Hm? What is this..."

"Let me see, the first Idol Girl 101 audition competition waiting for you to participate?"

The three of them looked at each other and were a bit bewildered.

"What does this mean?"

"Maybe...it's just the literal meaning."

"Do you think there might be any conspiracies involved?"

Sasuke suddenly frowned as if he had thought of something.

"What conspiracy?"

Sasuke immediately relaxed his frown and revealed an 'I have seen through everything' wise look, "I got it. This is a conspiracy orchestrated by the Uchiha clan, using the audition as a cover to select these girls and achieve their unspeakable goals!"

"What unspeakable goals?" Sakura asked somewhat blankly.

"We don't know yet, but it's probably one of those possibilities. Maybe these girls will end up being playthings for some 'big shots,'" Sasuke said with a cold and disgusted tone as if he had already foreseen the tragic fate of these innocent girls.

After all, he couldn't see any meaning in this selection, and it's not a ninja competition. What's there to compete for?

Upon hearing this, Sakura immediately became anxious, "If that's the case, then we must find a way to break their conspiracy. Let's go back and tell Kakashi-sensei."

At that moment, Naruto stopped the impulsive Sakura, saying, "We can't be sure of their purpose yet. These could all be our speculations without solid evidence. And don't forget, a mysterious person attacked Kakashi-sensei and is recovering. He also strictly forbade us from contacting the Uchiha clan, so even if we go back, it won't help. They will most likely not allow us to get involved again."

"Then what do you suggest we do? Just stand by and watch?" Sasuke looked a bit displeased.

"No, what I mean is we should first gather evidence of their crime and then decide whether to directly sabotage their conspiracy, save those deceived girls, or go back and find Kakashi-sensei to step in."

"I'm sure even Kakashi-sensei wouldn't just stand by then."

"To go a bit further, we could even expose the truth to the public, letting the deceived people denounce the Uchiha clan, buying us more time and opportunities for our investigation."

"Uh, why are you all looking at me like that?"

After Naruto shared his thoughts, he immediately realized that Sasuke and Sakura were staring at him intently.

"When did you become so smart? Say, are you an enemy using transformation jutsu to disguise as Naruto!"

Sasuke suddenly applied a cross-lock on Naruto's neck, and Sakura punched Naruto in the stomach, nearly making him vomit everything he had eaten.

Naruto wasn't stupid, especially after that incident. He became much more silent and started to think independently.

So, three years later, Naruto, who had gotten used to thinking independently, suddenly seemed somewhat different from his former self.

After playful fighting, Sakura asked, "But how can we find evidence? If we're discovered, wouldn't that be bad?"

Naruto and Sasuke exchanged looks, then meaningfully glanced at Sakura.

Sakura was very smart; her intelligence seemed forcefully suppressed because of Sasuke's presence.

"You're not thinking of having me participate in the audition to infiltrate and gather evidence, are you?"

Naruto and Sasuke nodded simultaneously, "This is the only way. You're a girl and the right age. No one would suspect you."

"Although you say that, wouldn't it be too dangerous for me alone?" Sakura said with little confidence. She was self-conscious about her wide forehead, and now she had to compete with those beautiful girls. This was practically setting her up for disappointment!

Moreover, as a girl infiltrating alone to gather evidence, she wouldn't have the chance to escape if she was discovered.

Amidst Sakura's various 'excuses,' Naruto and Sasuke also couldn't help but nod, realizing it was too dangerous to let Sakura carry out the mission alone.

But there was no other way...

The three of them were saddened momentarily, and the situation seemed stalemate.

Just as they didn't know what to do, Naruto suddenly recalled something, and then his gaze started scanning Sasuke back and forth excitedly.

Sasuke, who also seemed to recall embarrassing memories, immediately stiffened up!

"Don't even think about it! I'd rather give up the mission!" Sasuke directly got angry and shouted.

The people around immediately looked over. Naruto and Sakura quickly apologized while covering Sasuke's mouth and dragged him away.

After they got to a deserted place, Sasuke immediately knocked away the hands covering his mouth, showing an arrogant and uncompromising face!

At that moment, Naruto quietly repeated his idea to Sakura, making her eyes shine brighter and brighter, almost sparkling!

Cross-dressing?!

The cool and handsome Sasuke-kun had once worn girls' clothes?!

Wow!

Just the thought made Sakura excitedly tremble, wishing she could immediately get Sasuke to change into her clothes to see how 'kawaii' Sasuke-chan would be!

So, after Naruto briefly shared his plan, Sakura immediately raised both hands in agreement.

Since it's somewhat dangerous for one person to infiltrate, then it's settled they'll go together!