Lin Yuan was standing in the sentry box for recording passages, carefully writing down the entry and exit information of the passing ninjas on the scroll. Kamizuki Izumo beside him yawned and casually said, "Lin Yuan, don't push yourself too hard. The recording work is basic, but don't wear yourself out."
Hearing this, Kotetsu looked at Lin Yuan and smiled, "Izumo, don't try to persuade him. Since this kid became a Chunin, he's been acting more and more like a model ninja. Maybe he'll be a team leader someday."
Lin Yuan scratched his head and smiled shyly. "It's not like that. I'm just trying my best to do my job well."
Just then, a familiar and loud voice came from afar. "Hey, Lin Yuan! Kotetsu! Izumo! You guys are still here taking it easy!"
Lin Yuan looked up and saw a figure in an orange ninja outfit walking towards the gate. That bright smile and the signature blond hair made Lin Yuan recognize him immediately.
"Naruto?" Lin Yuan was a bit surprised, then smiled and quickly stepped out of the sentry box to welcome him.
"Lin Yuan! Long time no see!" Naruto ran over and slapped Lin Yuan's shoulder hard. "You guy, looking at your clothes, you've been promoted to a Chunin? I envy you so much!"
Lin Yuan felt the force on his shoulder and couldn't help but smile bitterly. "Naruto, you're really strong! By the way, where have you been for the past two and a half years? Everyone in the village has been talking about your training with Lord Jiraiya."
Naruto let out his signature big laugh. "Hehe, I've learned a lot of powerful ninjutsu from Uncle Jiraiya! What do you think? Are you looking forward to it? Later I'll show you my Sexy Jutsu!"
Lin Yuan was speechless. He lifted his hand and rubbed his temple. "Can't you learn something more sensible?"
Before Naruto could say anything else, Kamizuki Izumo interrupted, "Naruto, even though you're back, you still need to register. We can't break the rules."
Naruto scratched his head and reluctantly walked up to Izumo. "Okay, okay. Sorry for the trouble."
Holding back his laughter, Lin Yuan continued to help record Naruto's information. After finishing the record, he asked, "By the way, where is Lord Jiraiya? Why isn't he with you?"
"Oh, he said he still has something to do and will enter the village later." Naruto waved his hand, then turned to look in the direction of the village, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes. "I really want to know how Sakura is. And Teacher Kakashi. Everyone must be stronger now, right?"
Lin Yuan smiled faintly. "As for Sakura, she's now Lady Tsunade's disciple and has become a medical ninja. She's not only stronger but also very reliable. As for Teacher Kakashi... he's still the same, always reading those adult novels."
After hearing this, Naruto's eyes widened. "What? Sakura has really become that powerful? Hmm, then I definitely can't fall behind!"
As the two were chatting, Kotetsu and Kamizuki Izumo also threw in a few jokes. Just then, a Konoha Genin with a forehead protector rushed over. "Lin Yuan! Gate seniors! Lady Tsunade has an urgent order. Naruto, you must go to the Hokage's office right away!"
Lin Yuan frowned. "What's going on?"
The Genin shook his head. "I don't know, but Lady Tsunade seems very serious. Naruto, you should go quickly!"
Upon hearing this, the smile on Naruto's face faded a bit. He nodded. "Got it! Lin Yuan, I'll talk to you when I'm back!" With that, he quickly ran towards the village.
Lin Yuan looked at Naruto's retreating figure, and a trace of unease welled up in his heart. He gripped the recording pen and muttered, "Seems like the Naruto Shippuden plot is starting..."
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林远正站在通行记录的岗亭中,低头在卷轴上认真记录着来往忍者的出入情况.身旁的神月出云打了个哈欠,随口说道:"林远啊,别太拼命了,记录工作是基础,但也别把自己累坏了."
钢子铁闻言,瞥了林远一眼,笑着接话:"出云,你就别劝了.这小子自从升为中忍后,就越来越像个模范忍者了,说不定以后还能混个队长当当呢."
林远挠了挠头,有些不好意思地笑了笑:"哪里有,我只是尽力做好自己的工作而已."
就在这时,一道熟悉又响亮的声音从远处传来:"喂,林远!钢子铁!出云!你们还在这儿悠哉悠哉啊!"
林远抬起头,只见一个穿着橙色忍者服的身影正朝大门走来.他那张灿烂的笑脸,配合着他标志性的金色头发,让林远瞬间认出了他是谁.
"鸣人?" 林远微微一愣,随即露出笑容.他赶紧走出岗亭,迎了上去.
"林远!好久不见啊!" 鸣人跑过来,用力拍了拍林远的肩膀,"你小子,看你的衣装,升了中忍?真羡慕你啊!"
林远感受到肩膀传来的力道,忍不住苦笑:"鸣人,你这力气也太大了吧!话说回来,你这两年半都去哪儿了?村子里都在议论你和自来也大人的修行呢."
鸣人露出了招牌式的大笑:"嘿嘿,我可是跟自来也大叔学了很多厉害的忍术!怎么样?很期待吧?回头我给你表演一招色诱术!"
林远一阵无语,抬手揉了揉太阳穴:"你就不能学点正经的吗?"
鸣人还想再说点什么,却被神月出云插嘴打断:"鸣人,虽然你已经回来,但还是得登记一下.规矩不能破."
鸣人抓了抓头发,不情不愿地走到出云面前:"好好好,麻烦了."
林远忍着笑,继续帮忙记录鸣人的信息.在记录完成后,他问了一句:"对了,自来也大人呢?他怎么没和你一起?"
"哦,他说还有点事要办,一会儿才进村." 鸣人摆摆手,然后转头看向村子的方向,眼中闪过一丝期待,"话说,我真的好想看看小樱现在怎么样了!还有卡卡西老师,大家一定都变强了吧!"
林远微微一笑:"小樱的话,她现在可是纲手大人的徒弟,成为了医疗忍者.不仅变强了,而且还很可靠.至于卡卡西老师嘛...还是老样子,经常看黄色小说."
鸣人听完瞪大了眼睛:"什么?小樱真的变得那么厉害了?哼,那我更不能落后了!"
两人聊着天,钢子铁和神月出云也插了几句玩笑话.就在这时,一名穿着木叶护额的下忍跑了过来,神情急切:"林远!门神前辈!纲手大人有急令,鸣人需要立刻前往火影办公室!"
林远眉头一皱:"发生什么事了吗?"
下忍摇头:"不清楚,但纲手大人很严肃.鸣人,你快点过去吧!"
鸣人闻言,脸上的笑容收敛了些,点了点头:"知道了!林远,等我回来再找你聊!" 说完,他快速向村子里奔去.
林远看着鸣人远去的背影,心中涌起一丝不安.他握紧了手中的记录笔,低声自语:"看来接下来疾风传的剧情开始了..."