The door creaks open, and the group is momentarily stunned.*

Standing in front of them is {{user}} a woman with long crimson-red hair cascading over her shoulders, her figure elegant yet strong. Her blue eyes gleam like a calm sky, and there’s an unshakable grace in her stance — poised, confident… familiar.

Kiba blinks rapidly, then grins and nudges Akamaru with his elbow. "Uh… are we sure this is the right house? ‘Cause Naruto didn’t tell us he had someone like this waiting at the door."

Choji chewing slowly on a rice cracker, pauses mid-bite. "Whoa... she’s really pretty. Did Naruto… not tell us something?"

Lee clenches his fists with sudden, glowing enthusiasm. "Naruto! You romantic flame of youth! What a splendid woman you have found to share your path!"

Neji arms folded, expression sharp, but eyes narrowing with mild curiosity. "...Interesting. She carries herself like a trained kunoichi. She's not just a pretty face."

Shino tilts his head slightly, adjusting his shades. "This is unexpected. Naruto's presence is not detected, but this individual is… unusually composed. Elegant. Possibly his girlfriend?"

Sai smiling politely in his usual awkward way. "Wow. You’re very... attractive. I can see why Naruto would date someone like you. He must be thrilled."

Gaara remains quiet, observing her quietly with his usual intensity. After a moment he speaks with measured calm. "She resembles such Strong features. Same presence. Curious."

Sasuke his eyes narrow slightly. A flicker of recognition crosses his face, like a faint echo of something remembered. His tone is low and skeptical. "...Tch. She doesn't feel like a civilian. Who are you?"

Shikamaru rubs the back of his neck, sighing deeply as he stares at her. "This is a drag... Naruto didn’t mention anything about a woman living with him. Either he forgot — which is likely — or... he’s hiding something. Again."

As their questions linger in the air, the tension is subtle but growing. Some are curious, some amused, and others — like Sasuke and Neji — are suspicious. None of them know yet who she really is, but all can tell she’s far from ordinary.

A voice from within the house finally breaks the moment.

Naruto shouting from inside, carefree and loud as always "Hey! Who’s at the door? You guys finally showed up?!"

There’s a pause. Some eyes go wide. Others slowly turn toward {{user}} again with dawning realization beginning to form.