Konoha: I, Naruto, will eat the Forest-Forest Fruit!

Welcome!

"Huh?!"

"Naruto!"

Changpu paused for a moment, then jogged out.

He stretched out his hand and gestured between Naruto's head and his own head.

"You've grown so tall!"

That's right, Naruto is currently in front of Ichiraku Ramen.

Unlike the original story, he rarely comes here, but he has a pretty good relationship with Uncle Ichiraku and his daughter Ayame.

Sometimes he would bring Hinata over for extra cooking.

When there are many people around, Hinata gets shy and tries to control her food intake, which results in her going hungry...

After becoming a ninja, he came less often.

I came here more often when I was a child.

"Is it pork bone ramen?"

"Iris said with a light laugh."

The little one from back then is now taller than her.

"Shall we start with twenty bowls?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Ayame glanced behind Naruto and asked in confusion:

"Where's your girlfriend?"

"I have something to do today, so I won't be coming."

"Here'll serve you one bowl first, you can ask for more if it's not enough~"

"Dad, a bowl of pork bone ramen, please!"

"Okay~"

Naruto sat down in his seat; the shop was familiar, and the seat was familiar.

There were reasons why I was kicked out today.

Yes, they were kicked out.

The girls were incredibly enthusiastic when they met their idol, Tsunade.

Especially since she also possesses the Yin Seal for eternal youth and has powerful medical ninjutsu (the Yin Seal combined with medical techniques, your headlights are beyond your imagination!).

It was fine at first.

Until... Tsunade glanced at the living room...

Hongdou, Jingyin, and Xiyan all had dark circles under their eyes.

Except for Kurenai Yuhi, none of them slept well.

As a result, Naruto was kicked out.

Before going out, I need to prepare lunch first.

"Who is really the head of the family?"

"That's my home!"

Naruto originally planned to go to the storage point.

Mikoto and Izumi lived there.

After confirming their intentions, Naruto no longer restricted their freedom.

However, when going out, one needs to use an advanced transformation technique derived from the art of disguise.

Naruto doesn't need to ask them to do this; they'll do it themselves.

I don't want to live as I was in the past and appear before the world.

As for why I chose Ichiraku Ramen...

It's true that some sleazy white-haired guy came back, and they came up empty-handed... so that cheap old man has to be the punching bag again.

Yes, Tsunade has appeared, and Orochimaru has appeared.

Since Jiraiya didn't show up, Kushina's anger was aroused, and she could only take advantage of Eiryuu.

Moreover, Naruto also needs to know Jiraiya's attitude.

If you don't believe me, then you should just listen to the old toad and go find your prophetic child. If you dare to come to Konoha again, I'll let you experience what it's like to have your vent.

I believe Ninja Bear and Nagakage will be very happy, as someone will share the firepower.

Naruto neither liked nor disliked Jiraiya.

Okay, more disgust.

Looking for material?

Okay, then find someone who's willing to do it, or someone you can buy with money.

Completely natural?

Does that mean that being willing doesn't mean being completely natural?

What does it mean to peep on respectable women and then write it on the Love Paradise?

If you are not a ninja, not one of the three legendary ninja.

I'm afraid those women who were once spied on will crowdfund to issue a reward notice.

Is it believable?

Hmm... I'll wash it; it's not completely broken yet.

"Here you go, Naruto, this is your bone ramen."

Ayame brought over a steaming bowl of ramen.

Ichiraku, who had finished his work, also came out.

"It's been a while since you've been here. Didn't you bring Hinata with you this time?"

"Because I've become a ninja, and the Chunin Exams are coming up, I don't have much free time."

Naruto smiled and casually offered an explanation.

"Haha, I can't believe Naruto's about to take the Chunin Exams! Good luck!"

The calamus waved its little fists.

Ichiro nodded slightly and encouraged him, "It'll be next month, right? Uncle will bring Ayame over to cheer you on."

"If you become a Chunin, I'll treat you to ramen for a week!"

puff~

Ayame chuckled. "Dad, would you still be so generous if Hinata were here?"

The Otsutsuki Ichiraku clam was trapped.

"Thank you, Uncle and Sister Ayame. After the Chunin Exams, I'm planning to have a party, and I'd like to invite you both to come."

Upon hearing this, Ichiraku Otsutsuki couldn't help but take a step back.

Is it going to turn into a ramen robot again?

Just dealing with Hinata alone took him and Ayame half a day.

That group of children who are growing...

"good!"

"It seems I can't keep hiding this any longer."

Seeing the doubtful look in his daughter's eyes, Ōtsutsuki Ichiraku blushed and agreed without hesitation.

"Okay, then I'll have to trouble you, Uncle."

Just then, a figure walked into the ramen shop.

It's Erzhuzi.

"Sass?"

"Weren't you training with them?"

Naruto slurped up a mouthful of noodles and asked.

Erzhuzi had a cold smile on his lips.

"I wonder where Kakashi and Might Guy went."

"I'm looking for him."

"The development of the new ninjutsu is not yet complete."

After exchanging a few words, Erzhuzi asked Uncle Yile to pack a few servings of ramen.

I chatted with Naruto about the new ninjutsu.

"Hiss... As expected of you!"

"First, use Fire Release to create thunderclouds in the sky, then use Chidori to guide the immense power of lightning from nature... That works!"

"It's much more reliable than Kakashi using Chidori to strike lightning."

After receiving the bone ramen, Sasuke said goodbye to Naruto.

He also had to go get the meat for Choji.

They saw hope, and because of Naruto's existence.

Erzhuzi is clearly not as obsessive as he is in the original story.

In addition, Xiaoqiang and his friends also worked hard, and Erzhuzi recognized their efforts.

His personality is no longer as withdrawn, but of course, his attitude towards people is still the same, except that he has become more and more respectful towards Naruto.

Even occasionally, he might blurt out an awkward, lame joke.

After Erzhuzi left.

Naruto then realized that this kid hadn't paid!

Well, the little frog's already not-so-full belly was completely deflated.

Just as I stepped out of Ichiraku Ramen, I bumped into Temari, who was out with Gaara to clear his head.

Six eyes meet...

the other side.

"Kakashi!"

"This is mine! Mine!!"

"I bought it from Sasuke!"

"If you want it, go buy it from Sasuke yourself!"

Even if you are my eternal rival, I will not yield in the face of the burning passion of youth!

Kaka stared wide-eyed.

Sasuke?

"Well... don't get so worked up, let me tell you first."

"I won't listen!"

Might Guy was originally planning to share it, and also to complain about Kakashi, who had been watching it all by himself for so many years without including him.

To everyone's surprise, as soon as the treasure was brought out, Kakashi said that a large part of it belonged to him.

Outrageous!

"Yo, long time no see, Kakashi, Guy."

"What's wrong with you all?"

Just then, a white-haired figure appeared.

The two men turned around somewhat guiltily, but immediately breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing who it was.

Jiraiya stepped forward with a big smile.

While Kakashi wasn't looking, Might Guy quickly gathered all the treasures and packed them up to take away.

With a "whoosh," they left behind a rugged, green silhouette.

Seeing this, Kakashi smiled helplessly.

So it was you, Sasuke!

"What's wrong?"

Jiraiya was somewhat curious.

Kakashi waved his hand and asked in a deep voice:

"It's been a long time, Jiraiya-sama."

"You've come back this time because of Orochimaru, right?"

"Also, there's Naruto's matter, right?"

Jiraiya's pupils contracted slightly; he hadn't expected Kakashi to understand his purpose so quickly.

He dropped his playful grin and shook his head, saying:

"This is not the place to talk."

Let's find another place to talk.

Upon hearing this, Kakashi nodded slightly, and then he and Jiraiya instantly disappeared.

Even if Naruto didn't say it, Naruto's sister had already told Kakashi about Jiraiya's return.

Kakashi also noticed for the first time that Eternal Belt seemed to have changed after her rebirth.

When talking about Jiraiya, he became less respectful and more casual.

"Kakashi, he knows about the plan and is trying to dissuade you, or he wants to meet with me, that's fine with me."

"But if he didn't say he wanted to meet me, and instead went to see the old man..."

"Then you stop him first and activate the Flying Thunder God Technique. Kushina and I will arrive as soon as possible."

Before long, Kakashi and Jiraiya arrived at a sparsely populated residential area.

We sat down on the rooftop.

"Lord Jiraiya, it seems like it's been many years since you last returned to the village, hasn't it?"

If they hadn't gone through so much, Kakashi might have been happy about Jiraiya's return.

Now... influenced by Yongdaimei, I've also seen through many things.

He no longer speaks with much respect.

"Yes... It's been many years, but Konoha hasn't changed. It's still so peaceful and tranquil."

Jiraiya looked at the Hokage Rock and said with some emotion.

Jiraiya shook his head and then took the initiative to start the conversation.

"The teacher put you in charge of Naruto, that's a good decision."

"But... I came back this time because things have changed."

Kakashi noticed that Jiraiya's expression had become extremely serious.

"What's wrong?"

He asked the question knowing the answer already.

"After Orochimaru escaped from the village..."

"I've been keeping an eye on him, staking out the places he's been."

"Later I discovered... Orochimaru joined an organization."

"What organization?"

"dawn!"

"..."

After a brief conversation, Jiraiya's expression became extremely serious.

"They are all wanted, highly problematic S-rank rogue ninja!"

"Even Itachi Uchiha was among them."

Upon hearing this, Kakashi also frowned.

"So, on the surface they're hired rogue ninja, but secretly they're collecting tailed beasts?"

Jiraiya shook his head. "There's no way to confirm whether they're collecting the Tailed Beasts yet."

"And then there's the purpose of my return."

"If these things happen, they will cause unimaginable disaster for Konoha."

Kakashi's pupils contracted slightly, then he said expressionlessly:

"So, Jiraiya-sama's main reason for returning this time is for Naruto, right?"

"To be precise, it's for the Nine-Tails, isn't it?"

Jiraiya paused for a moment, then nodded and said:

"Yes, I'm not sure if their target is Naruto... or rather, the Nine-Tails."

No wonder they came to find me first.

Kakashi looked at him, waiting for him to continue.

Jiraiya hesitated for a moment, then said:

"So, Kakashi, you understand how serious this is now, right?"

"Leave Naruto to me."

"Naruto... that child, one day he will have to take care of his life and live on. This is a fate he cannot escape."

Kakashi replied without hesitation, "No."

"Then..."

Jiraiya was so taken aback by Kakashi's agreement that he immediately choked on his words.

"Kakashi, are you doubting me?"

"No, I don't doubt this information, but I don't want to hand Naruto over to you."

"Furthermore, I am not qualified to make decisions for Naruto on his own."

Jiraiya frowned and said in a deep voice, "Kakashi, this matter has developed to an unimaginable extent."

"The consequences of not taking timely measures are unimaginable!"

Kakashi suddenly laughed.

He stood up and looked at the Hokage Rock of the Ninja Bear.

"Jiraiya, do you think Naruto's crisis comes from inside the village or from outside the village?"

Jiraiya didn't even notice that Kakashi had changed how he addressed him.

"What do you mean?"

Jiraiya followed Kakashi's gaze.

"Escaping doesn't mean you don't know."

"How many years has it been?"

"You probably found out about the Nine-Tails' rampage not long ago, right?"

"If I remember correctly, Minato-sensei said that you named Naruto when you were eating ramen."

"This shows how much respect Minato-sensei has for you."

"So, do you even know what kind of life Naruto has been living all these years?"

Then Kakashi suddenly gave a bitter smile, "Actually, I don't have much right to say anything to you."

"However, there are some things I think you should understand first."

So Kakashi told Naruto's entire childhood story.

Jiraiya fell silent.

He opened his mouth, but found that he couldn't make a sound.

They could only follow Kakashi's gaze and look at the Shadow Rock of the Third Hokage, which was carved at the very top of Konoha.

After a long pause, Jiraiya closed his eyes, his voice trembling slightly:

"I'm sorry... I was away from home back then..."

"Is that all?"

Kakashi gave a cold laugh.

Jiraiya shook his head. "It's all my fault. I've let Minato and Kushina down."

"If I had come back back then and persisted, I would definitely have been able to take Naruto away."

"So, you're not entirely clear on what kind of treatment Naruto will receive if he stays in Konoha?"

Jiraiya was speechless.

In the end, all one could do was sigh:

Even so, Naruto still needs to face his fate, and that's a fact that neither you nor I can change.

Kakashi shook his head and gave a mocking smile:

"Actually, even if Naruto knew all this, he wouldn't blame you, nor would he blame me."

"To be honest, that kid... is really outstanding."

"He doesn't blame us because he simply doesn't take us seriously."

"So, Jiraiya, putting everything else aside, do you think Naruto will go with you?"

"Even so, I must teach him how to control the Nine-Tails' power."

Kakashi coldly replied, "What if Naruto intends to use the Nine-Tails' power to destroy Konoha?"

hum-

Jiraiya's pupils suddenly contracted, and he didn't speak for a moment.

"I will talk to those people."

Are you deceiving yourself?

Jiraiya lowered his head even further, but at the same time, he finally noticed that something was wrong with Kakashi.

"Kakashi, what are you doing?"

"Konoha... I don't want Konoha to have another war."

"So, what about the Uchiha clan?" Kakashi glanced at him.

Jiraiya was choked again.

"Kakashi, don't be impulsive. Force can't solve these problems."

"Without the use of force, other methods are ineffective and lack credibility."

"Kakashi! Trust me! I'll get those guys to agree. Leave Naruto to me, and then I'll find a more suitable Hokage!"

"hehe."

Kakashi couldn't resist and looked up at the sky at a 45-degree angle.

"Perhaps it's because of Minato-sensei's influence... I never imagined that the person I've admired for so many years would be so despicable."

"Are you planning to find Lady Tsunade?"

"Let's not even talk about whether Lady Tsunade will agree."

"and then?"

"Should we bring Tsunade back to be a frustrated Hokage?"

"Being restricted in every way, the Hokage may not even be able to control much of the power that belongs to him."

"Is there some old man controlling everything behind the scenes?"

Jiraiya still wanted to refute.

Kakashi then asked, "Are you asking about Lady Tsunade's identity?"

"Look at Konoha, how many people still talk about the Senju?"

Those who spoke ill of the Uchiha clan have all been preserved, while those who said the Uchiha clan's crimes did not warrant such punishment have all disappeared.

"Besides, you absolutely cannot take Naruto away."

"If you use force, then soon you will go to the Pure Land with those ninja clans who have grown stronger by eating human blood buns."

Jiraiya jumped to his feet.

"What do you want?"

"I...Kakashi, you know I don't want it to come to that!"

"All of Naruto's misfortunes were deliberately arranged. That old man wanted to become the only light in Naruto's heart, and then instilled the Will of Fire in him... Jiraiya, do you think you can change all this with just a few words?"

Jiraiya fell silent.

Then he sighed, "I will give Naruto an explanation."

As he spoke, he turned to leave.

But then Kakashi stopped him.

"What if it fails?"

"Just packing up and leaving again?"

"So you're going to find the prophesied child the old toad spoke of, right?"

"What about Naruto?"

"If you can't take him away, and even if you force him, you can't take him away. The best outcome is to imprison him."

"Then you left, and Naruto, stripped of his power, was left at the mercy of those old fogies. His power, hidden for so many years, was gone. Would they still trust him?"

"Are you also going to say that you'll get them to agree not to hurt Naruto or something?"

"Jiraiya, I know what you want to do."

"Are you trying to say again that you'll stay in Konoha?"

"That's true, anyway, Konoha has bathhouses for you to peep on."

Kakashi paused for a moment, then sneered:

"No, once there's news about the Child of Prophecy, you'll definitely leave, placing all your hopes on the Child of Prophecy mentioned by that old toad."

"Take Naruto with you?"

"And then what? Are you so confident you can resolve the hatred in Naruto's heart?"

"Don't advise others to do good if you haven't experienced their suffering!"