Naruto: Two opponents versus Naruto, Konoha panics!

No wonder he's Minato-sensei's child.

Kakashi nodded secretly.

In this light, it's no wonder that Hinata would proactively hand Naruto medicine; their feelings for each other had already been planted in their hearts since childhood.

Kakashi habitually put his hand into his pocket.

However, the moment one touches the paradise of intimacy.

Kushina's words echoed in my mind.

He shook his head helplessly.

Take a deep breath.

It was as if a major decision had been made.

"I shouldn't read this kind of stuff anymore... I'll look for some good books of the same genre later."

Because of the Hyuga clan.

Hiruzen Sarutobi is being criticized yet again.

It seems that the deeper you dig, the more baffling the operations become.

Hiruzen Sarutobi has learned his lesson and is pretending to be dead again.

No matter how Orochimaru tried to provoke it, it remained silent, as if it were deaf and mute.

Jiraiya spoke up in support of Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Well, while cursing Hiruzen Sarutobi, I also cursed him along with him.

The villagers of Konoha stared wide-eyed.

Clearly, they never imagined that this kind of thing would be related to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

The strongest Hokage...why would he bow down to a mere Hidden Cloud Village?

There are such hidden details about what happened back then?

So, dying to protect the village... that's another way to use the phrase?

As time went on, these foolish villagers didn't seem to be as determined as they had been at the beginning.

In contrast, the fear of Konoha among the other four major ninja villages is gradually diminishing.

The so-called number one ninja village seems to be nothing special.

So, a group of people were shouting that the Third Hokage of Konoha was right.

I support him continuing as Hokage, and ideally, he should remain so indefinitely.

hum-

It didn't keep everyone waiting for long.

The image appeared on the large screen with a black border.

"It's getting late, I should go."

Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly rose to his feet.

Looking at the longing expression on Naruto's face, he smiled with satisfaction.

The purpose of this trip is to plant a seed called the Will of Fire in Naruto's heart.

This seed will be very resilient; once planted, it will take root in your heart forever.

No matter how harsh the environment, the seeds can survive.

[Just wait and water it periodically, and it will surely grow into a towering tree in the future.]

Of course, this is all based on Hiruzen Sarutobi's belief, and the seed of the Will of Fire, in his hands, does indeed possess such power.

The compassionate Hokage always manages to save children from dire straits.

As for where the suffering and misery come from, there's no need to ask.

[He saw Hiruzen Sarutobi with his back to him, hands behind his back, looking like a wise and powerful figure.]

A hint of disdain flashed in Naruto's azure eyes.

Despite feeling nauseous, he stood up and waved to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Goodbye, Grandpa Hokage."

"Hehe." Hiruzen Sarutobi's old face broke into a radiant smile, like a chrysanthemum.

"Don't forget my twenty thousand taels."

Hiruzen Sarutobi: "..."

A short while later, Hiruzen Sarutobi left.

Naruto sat in front of the campfire, watching the flames roar.

[After sensing that the gaze of the ANBU ninja behind him had disappeared.]

He murmured softly, "Is the fox demon... residing inside me?"

"If you can hear me, tell me, do you have the power to make me surpass that old man and reign supreme over the entire village?"

【Om—】

[Within the sealed space.]

In the dark sewers.

[After the sealing cage.]

The once pitch-black cage suddenly emitted a blinding red light.

A pair of enormous fox eyes slowly opened.

Like a beacon in the darkness.

Mei Terumi: "Is this the Nine-Tails?"

Sakura Haruno: "Yes, that's it...it's a terrifying feeling..."

Rock Lee: "This is the monster sealed inside Naruto? It looks incredibly powerful!"

Hashirama Senju: Wait, I've had a question since the beginning... This thing... can it really cause so many people to die and trigger this whole series of events?

Tobirama Senju: Big Brother!

Hashirama Senju: Hahaha~ Sorry, sorry.

Madara Uchiha: Just a little pet. He's like someone who's never seen the world before.

Uchiha Izuna: Big brother...you too.

Madara Uchiha: Hmph, a pet, summoned at will and dismissed at will.

Kurama: "Shut up! Uchiha Madara, you just wait! Black-rimmed Naruto will definitely kill you!"

Ino Yamanaka: "Wow? It's a living, breathing Nine-Tails! Right, wasn't Madara Uchiha already dead?"

Nine-Tailed Fox: "..."

"Nine Lama?"

"puff--"

Naruto blinked, then couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Foolish brat, your name is even funnier!" Nine-Tails said unhappily.

[The seal has only been in place for three years, and it cannot yet allow too much chakra to penetrate.]

Therefore, within the sealed space, the Nine-Tails could only close its eyes once more.

[“That damned Fourth Hokage actually sealed me, the fox, inside a brat…”]

"However, on the other hand, this brat doesn't resemble Mito or Kushina at all... Heh heh, it won't be long before this fox breaks the seal!"

【Konoha?】

[Many unpleasant images flashed through Nine-Tailed Fox's mind.]

Then, he slowly stirred up the water on the ground with his breath.

"Let's just destroy it."

【at the same time.】

[The back mountain, not far from where Naruto is.]

Hiruzen Sarutobi stopped in his tracks.

"Is there anything unusual?"

"Lord Hokage, there's nothing unusual, and no one from Root has appeared again!"

"Alright, I understand. You can continue watching him." Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand, and the ANBU ninja kneeling before him quickly agreed before disappearing in a flash.

Hiruzen Sarutobi also headed towards the village.

"He is emotionally stable, but very defensive... However, he occasionally experiences uncontrollable 'rage' when faced with curses and insults."

"Perhaps we can teach him chakra refining techniques beforehand."

"The Uzumaki clan's constitution allows them to easily replenish the chakra needed for sealing, even at this age."

For a Jinchūriki, losing control of their emotions is a very dangerous situation.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, of course, could not continue to let things go unchecked.

However, it was still somewhat uneasy about letting young Naruto obtain the method for refining chakra so early.

"Let's observe for a while longer."

As soon as he finished speaking, Hiruzen Sarutobi disappeared into the night.

[Sizzle sizzle—]

Looking at the flickering firelight, Naruto stood up.

That familiar feeling of being watched has returned.

Naruto wasn't disappointed that he didn't receive a response from the "fox spirit."

He has been trying to communicate with them these past few days.

But without exception, there was no response.

[Naruto gradually got used to it, but most of the time, after confirming that no one was watching him, he would quietly ask a question.]

[Books...many books record things that have happened.]

[“That old man definitely knows a lot, but he won’t let me know easily… Next time I meet him, I need to behave well and try to gain his trust… then I can take the opportunity to ask him.”]

So, how do you gain the trust of three generations of old men?

Naruto pondered for a moment, then walked towards home.