Naruto: Two opponents versus Naruto, Konoha panics!

The various ninja clans watched with bated breath.

[Be vigilant around the family's territory.]

Meanwhile, attention gradually shifted from the Anbu and Root organization to the Sarutobi clan.

Everyone was terrified.

After the initial shock came endless silence.

Danzo ultimately held back.

[They chose not to expose themselves.]

Since the base's entrance and exit had just been destroyed, there weren't many Root ninjas following up.

Ultimately, they were no match for the combined forces of the Anbu and the Konoha Guard.

[They were forced back into the underground base, but the entrance they had just opened was also blocked.]

The tense atmosphere eased slightly.

But everyone knows that this matter can't just be left like this.

[Afterwards, at Hiruzen Sarutobi's command, a large number of Konoha guards were deployed to the area.]

[Kill them one by one.]

This killing spree lasted until dawn.

[The Will of Fire, which is usually touted as something extraordinary, has beautifully disappeared again.]

Perhaps due to the deaths of too many members, Danzo's Root organization finally fell silent.

This matter is definitely not going to end here.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's head was throbbing with pain.

[Ever since the Land of Waves incident, it hasn't had a good night's sleep.]

[Finally, I'm almost at my limit.]

Just as he was preparing to grit his teeth, go all in, and "cut off one arm" by directly using the power of the Sarutobi clan to completely wipe out Root, so as not to affect his subsequent plans.

Danzo suddenly backed down.

Clearly, Danzo had calmed down as well.

However, Danzo couldn't stand Hiruzen Sarutobi anymore, and Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't stand it either.

After careful consideration, I secretly made up my mind.

[Once the crucial Joint Chunin Exams are over and the plan is finalized, we will immediately deal with the Root organization.]

It will not give Danzo any more chances.

Even if it comes at a considerable cost, Hiruzen Sarutobi is determined to do it.

The darkness of Konoha, this double-edged sword, has already pierced itself; if it cannot be changed, it will be destroyed.

Even if it exposes the Sarutobi clan, who have been secretly leeching off Konoha for years, it wouldn't hesitate.

As for the attitudes of those ninja clans, it couldn't care less.

At worst, we can just reveal Naruto's trump card as the perfect Jinchuriki.

However, to Hiruzen Sarutobi's surprise...

The attitude of the ninja clans is currently unclear, but those civilian ninjas... those ninjas not controlled by the Will of Fire, have remained completely silent, and quite a few have even come forward to support it.

[Under normal circumstances, Hiruzen Sarutobi would have been able to sense that something was amiss.]

After all, something unusual must be going on.

However, at the moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi was already suffering enough from the "soft knife" (a metaphor for insidious manipulation), and seeing the situation tilting in his favor, he accepted it without a second thought.

[And the one who started all this is now fast asleep, embracing his beautiful wife.]

Tobirama Senju: "Hmm... well done!"

Hashirama Senju: Hahaha~

Hashirama Senju: This kid is really interesting!

Look at this time.

The villagers of Sunagakure felt a sudden unease.

The joint Chunin Exams... are almost over.

This time, with Naruto in black-rimmed glasses... what will the ending be like?

Temari doesn't know what others think.

But Temari knew... she would most likely never be able to leave Konoha.

The next day, Naruto received a report from the "leeks" (a term used to describe people who exploit others), and his face was full of surprise.

The great fox laughed without any regard for appearances within the sealed space.

He hadn't yet taken off the wooden tengu armor he was wearing.

[He gripped his Wood Release ninja sword even tighter.]

Clearly, this fox had been dreaming of the swordsman fox all night.

[Especially last night before bed, Naruto demonstrated swordsmanship to it after infusing it with fire-style chakra.]

That was absolutely dazzling, absolutely explosive.

[With a single slash, sparks and lightning flashed.]

[If the Wood Release ninja sword is blocked, a massive Fire Release attack will immediately erupt, making it impossible to defend against.]

"I never expected that this accidental success would actually work."

Naruto shook his head and smiled.

[Then, he had the big fox inform the group through the new Ninja Clan that they would be meeting at noon.]

"That's about it."

"They're all waiting for me to make a statement... Fine, let's just go with the flow."

Upon hearing this, the large fox paused for a moment.

"Is it time for a showdown?" the big fox asked.

"Yes, it's about time."

"Furthermore, it also allowed them to make a real choice."

Human nature is inherently biased, and bias is quite normal.

After all, they invested in themselves very early on.

It's normal to receive some special treatment.

As long as these ninja clans don't hinder future development, Naruto naturally won't bother with them.

"Alright, get ready, we need to go grocery shopping early."

Naruto smiled and stood up, ending the topic.

The big fox silently took out its notebook.

"Wait a minute, let me take a look~"

Foxes also have hobbies and interests.

[Well, after watching Naruto cook so much, she's gotten interested too.]

[Especially after witnessing Izumi's wife's culinary skills, the fox's confidence soared.]

[While reciting the recipe, she told Naruto what to buy.]

Suddenly, the big fox sensed something was wrong.

[Let me sense it. Oh wow, Yugao's back. She's standing right at the door, and her eyes... it's like she wants to devour Naruto.]

And then...and that was it.

The final scene shows Yugao leaping towards him.

Immediately afterwards, Naruto unilaterally blocked himself from seeing the message.

[The Big Fox: "......"]

[Lunchtime.]

[The twelve main characters have all gathered.]

[As lively as ever.]

However, things are different from before.

[Most of the topics discussed concerned events that occurred last night.]

Shikamaru was much quieter today.

He glanced at Naruto every now and then.

Even he, who usually dislikes trouble, took over Choji's helper duties and went into the kitchen.

"Naruto...what happened last night?"

"Yes, I did it," Naruto said without turning his head; there was no need to hide it anymore.

Shikamaru was completely stunned.

"Really?" Shikamaru couldn't help but ask again.

【"yes."】

Shikamaru looked utterly astonished.

Then came a long silence.

It's not because of anything in particular.

He had already guessed many things.

But... last night was completely different!

[Even today, his father specifically reminded him to double-check before he left home.]

[What are you confirming?]

[Wood Release!]

Shikamaru gave Naruto a deep look, then lowered his head and continued working.

"When did this happen?"

"Have the Ino-Shika-Cho trio collected any Wood Release ninjutsu scrolls lately?" Naruto turned around, looking at him with a half-smile.

Shikamaru opened his mouth, but ultimately shook his head.

"Probably not."

"If there is any, my dad will probably give it to me before I leave the house."

Suddenly, the living room fell silent.

A moment later, Kiba Inuzuka stared at Sakura with an expression of utter disbelief.

"Are you serious?!"

"Naruto... Naruto really is the son of the Fourth Hokage, the hero who died protecting Konoha?!"

[Ya's question also reflects the questions and astonishment of the others.]

"Of course!" Sakura nodded very seriously.

My heart is filled with sweet joy.

Was this topic deliberately steered by her, or was it something Naruto had instructed her to do before we arrived?

Even those who had suspected this were still deeply alarmed.

The three women, including Kurenai Yuhi, didn't react much.

But soon, their curiosity was piqued as well.

Naruto and Shikamaru, seeing that things were almost done, came out together.

[To the side, Shino, with his hands in his pockets, who rarely spoke, suddenly looked at Naruto and said:]

"As far as I know, the Fourth Hokage's wife was the previous Nine-Tails Jinchuriki."

[A Jinchūriki?!]

The group frowned slightly; this was somewhat unfamiliar to them.

[Shino even explained it to me very kindly.]

In an instant, everyone's gaze towards Naruto changed slightly.

[I finally figured out something that had puzzled me for years, but then new questions arose.]

"Naruto... since your parents are... then why did they make you the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki?"