Naruto: Two opponents versus Naruto, Konoha panics!

After enjoying the slightly salty fish soup.

[Naruto timed it perfectly.]

[He went to Ichiraku Ramen and explained his purpose.]

The middle-aged man chuckled and agreed.

Then Ayame came out, patted Naruto's head, and went to the market to buy vegetable seeds for him.

Before long, calamus brought back several kinds of vegetable seeds.

[And he gave Naruto some tips on growing vegetables.]

In the end, Ayame only accepted 600 ryo from Naruto.

But Naruto still left behind 1,000 ryo before running home.

The father and daughter watched Naruto's departing figure, then shook their heads with smiles.

"Dad, let's just say Naruto is here. Next time he comes to eat ramen, make sure he gets a bigger portion."

"Yes, of course."

Now, it's impossible for Ichiraku Ramen in Konoha not to become famous.

Ok?

It was at this moment that...

The image flashed by on the large screen with its black border.

But every member of the Akatsuki organization noticed it.

Behind Ichiraku Ramen, a man sat in the shadows, a cigarette dangling from his lips, gazing up at the sky.

This figure was extremely familiar to every member of the Akatsuki organization.

"Leader?!" Deidara's eyes widened.

"Scorpion, did you see that?"

Scorpion's voice came from inside the puppet.

Don't mistake my eyes for your inferior artistic eyes.

"What did you say?!"

"Damn it! Explosions aren't some kind of low-level art!"

Meanwhile, inside Amegakure Village.

"Nagato, have you ever infiltrated Konoha?" Konan asked, somewhat puzzled.

But in that fleeting glimpse, the back of the person smoking looked exactly like Yahiko's.

"No." Nagato closed his eyes; he couldn't figure it out either.

Could it be that there are truly people in the world who are extremely familiar with each other?

But... even with that appearance, the clothes... were clearly the Akatsuki's black robe with red clouds.

After obtaining the vegetable seeds, Naruto began his first ever planting experience.

Even knowing that the vegetable seeds wouldn't germinate and grow quickly, Naruto's face still lit up with a smile as he looked at the simple potted plant he had made himself.

He rested his chin on his hands, staring intently at the damp earth.

In the afternoon, Naruto went fishing again.

We also discovered a group of rocks with many snails.

The days that followed were relatively uneventful and routine.

That afternoon, Naruto went out with seasonings and fire-starting tools.

Upon seeing this, the ANBU ninja monitoring him immediately ran to report to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

【"oh?"】

"So, are we finally going to be out in the wild?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand, signaling the ANBU ninja to continue monitoring, then put down the documents in his hand.

"Judging by the time, it's about time."

"It's time to go see Naruto."

The sun sets in the west.

Night quietly descends.

Naruto placed the last fish on the charcoal fire.

[Sizzle sizzle—]

Before long, a thin layer of oil appeared on the fish.

Naruto sniffed the air and sprinkled the salt evenly over the surface.

Instantly, the aroma of grilled fish wafted over.

It's nice to change things up occasionally.

Of course, it wasn't fully ripe yet, so Naruto used the firelight to fiddle with the twigs and fishing line in his hands.

Yesterday, on his way home from fishing, he passed a makeshift trap set by a villager.

A pheasant got a noose around its neck.

Instead of stealing the prey, Naruto carefully examined the trap.

[It's very simple; Naruto learned it after watching for a while.]

So I plan to set a trap here later.

If he didn't get any, he would shout into the woods that he wanted to eat rabbits, and if he didn't get any, he would starve himself.

He believed that the ninja monitoring him would strike again.

If he doesn't get it, he'll fast for half a day and see.

[Just thinking about it.]

Suddenly, Naruto's eyes narrowed slightly.

He picked up a stone from the ground, stood up, and threw it behind him.

*Snap*

The stone was caught steadily by an experienced hand.

"It smells so good!"

Tobirama Senju: What keen perception!

Tobirama Senju: Is this Kagura's Mind's Eye, awakened by the Uzumaki clan?

Hashirama Senju: Really? Hasn't Naruto always worn black-rimmed glasses?

Mito Uzumaki: It's not Kagura's Mind's Eye, but Naruto's sensory talent is indeed no less than that of a sensory ninja.

Tobirama Senju: The difference may be that during this period, Naruto with black frames replenished a lot of the missing nutrients through his diet.

Hyuga Neji: "Don't forget Naruto in the black-framed world. He fought against the delirious thoughts in his mind; perhaps it was a form of reciprocation?"

Tenten: "Neji is right."

Naruto frowned, becoming very wary as he looked at the old man who had suddenly appeared before him.

But he knew that strange feeling lingered nearby, and that the ninja watching him was lurking in the vicinity.

If the old man in front of me were to harm me, the ninja monitoring me would never allow him to come closer.

"Who are you?" Naruto asked.

The old man didn't answer, and slowly walked out of the darkness.

In the firelight, Naruto could see his face clearly.

He was an elderly man with white hair and a gentle smile on his face.

His eyes didn't hold the same disgust as the others; instead, they were filled with affection.

However, Naruto frowned, his cute eyebrows furrowed. He felt uneasy about the old man before him, both by his eyes and his smile.

"Sarutobi-sensei, do you think Naruto with black frames will soon see through your identity as the bastard boss?" Orochimaru looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi with a smile.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression darkened slightly. "Don't think of me as such a bad person."

A flash of inspiration struck him, and he quickly posted a message in the chat room.

Hiruzen Sarutobi: "For Naruto's safety, I must conceal his identity."

Hiruzen Sarutobi: "If Naruto's identity is revealed, then Naruto will definitely become a target for other villages."

Fourth Raikage: "Are you kidding me?"

Fourth Raikage: "With Naruto's appearance, you still think you can hide it?"

Onoki: "What are you hiding? Your identity as the son of the Fourth Hokage?"

Mei Terumi: "So, you've revealed your identity as the Nine-Tails' Jinchuriki?"

Rasa: "This is truly shameful, Third Hokage. How did you come up with such a lame excuse and have the audacity to utter it so brazenly?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's smile froze.

Orochimaru's laughter sounded extremely harsh to it.

[He noticed that Naruto was still looking at him warily.]

Hiruzen Sarutobi removed his Hokage hat and sat down naturally opposite young Naruto.

【"who I am?"】

"I'm just an old man passing by."

Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled, revealing what he thought was a very amiable smile.

Of course, those who don't know him might perceive him as a kind and gentle old man.

【Gurgle—】

Just as Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze fell upon Naruto's grilled fish, his stomach rumbled at that opportune moment.

"It smells so good!"

However, after a moment of staring at each other, only Hiruzen Sarutobi remained smiling.

"Hahaha~" The smile shifted to Kushina's face in the Pure Land world.

"Well done, Naruto! As expected of my son, you definitely saw through that old monkey's true colors!"

far away.

Mikoto Uchiha looked around in a daze.

She only felt a blur before her eyes, and suddenly she was in a different position.

Then, Kushina's somewhat manic laughter rang in my ears.