Konoha: Uchiha, I get stronger by causing trouble.

Chapter 236 Naruto's Choice

"Naruto Uzumaki, you're the son of the Fourth Hokage!"

This intelligence was like a bombshell, completely stunning Naruto and his two friends.

Naruto Uzumaki has been alone since he was a child, and in their hearts, they have always regarded Naruto Uzumaki as an orphan.

And he was also an unruly orphan with terrible grades.

Unexpectedly, things took a dramatic turn today; Naruto Uzumaki turns out to be the son of the Fourth Hokage of Konoha, who sacrificed himself for the village.

This is simply unbelievable!

Not to mention Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno, even Naruto Uzumaki himself was a little incredulous.

He recovered from his shock and then looked at Kakashi Hatake, who was standing at Zabuza's feet, to confirm, "Kakashi-sensei, is what this eyebrowless guy said true?"

Kakashi Hatake remained silent upon hearing this.

Upon seeing this, Naruto Uzumaki understood.

His emotions were extremely complex.

There was relief upon learning about his origins, and joy upon realizing he was the son of the Fourth Hokage, whom he admired most.

But more than anything, it was resentment, resentment towards the villagers of Konoha who looked at him with disgust all day long!

Why? I am the child of the Fourth Hokage.

His own father was a hero of Konoha Village!

Why do those guys hate me and even tell their kids not to play with me?

He could have been like Konohamaru, where he was called "Young Master Naruto" wherever he went!

Why?!

Overwhelmed by a mix of emotions, Naruto Uzumaki felt dizzy and disoriented, his eyes glazed over, and he nearly collapsed to the ground.

"Naruto!"

Upon seeing this, Sasuke Uchiha immediately exclaimed in surprise and instinctively reached out his hands to catch the collapsed Naruto Uzumaki.

"Thank you, Sassa!"

Naruto Uzumaki lay in Sasuke Uchiha's arms, the embrace of Sasuke giving him an unprecedented warmth and softness.

"Just this once!"

Sasuke Uchiha turned his head away and pouted.

Sakura Haruno, who was watching this scene from the side, suddenly felt a little jealous. Why do these two look so harmonious?

Seemingly sensing that Naruto's condition was not right, Kakashi Hatake said, "Naruto, don't blame the villagers. This matter has been kept secret; they don't know you are the son of the Fourth Hokage!"

"The villagers may not know, but you know Kakashi Hatake, right?"

Zabuza sneered, "After all, you were the Fourth Hokage's prized student!"

"I"

Kakashi Hatake opened his mouth, but he really didn't know how to refute Zabuza, so he could only remain silent.

Naruto Uzumaki knew from Kakashi Hatake's expression that Zabuza was telling the truth, and asked in a low voice, "Why, Kakashi-sensei, have you never appeared in front of me from childhood to adulthood?"

Looking into Naruto's resentful gaze, Kakashi Hatake's eyes were filled with guilt and helplessness. He seemed to have a thousand words to say, but in the end, they only turned into one sentence: "I'm sorry, Naruto!"

I'm sorry, I failed to protect Mrs. Kushina!

I'm sorry I couldn't take care of you when you were little, in place of Minato-sensei and Kushina-sensei!

I'm sorry, I can't speak up for you when the villagers dislike you!

Zabuza glanced at Kakashi Hatake, then said to Naruto Uzumaki, "Kid, can you still stay in such a heartless village?"

"Why don't you leave this filthy village and come with me!"

Zabuza's voice was full of temptation, like the whisper of a demon, and very evil.

He did indeed have the idea of ​​taking Naruto Uzumaki away, because in his view, Konoha Village was now beyond saving.

As the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi had long lost his fighting spirit, and was hesitant in his actions, completely suppressed by the other three old men.

They made one outrageous decision after another.

If Naruto Uzumaki weren't the reincarnation of Ashura, he wouldn't be constantly being watched by that old man of the Six Paths.

Zabuza really wanted to just tie Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha to his own world as soon as Amashido's cooldown was over.

In this way, Ms. Kushina doesn't even need to get married; she gets a twelve-year-old son for free and avoids the pain of childbirth. How wonderful!

As for Uchiha Sasuke, he's even more comfortable; all he has to do is seek revenge on Uchiha Itachi.

Go to your own world, Sasuke Uchiha can beat Itachi Uchiha from childhood to adulthood!

But Zabuza was certain that if he dared to take action and bind these two to his own world, he would have already arrived at the Sage of Six Paths' place of life and death before he even stepped into the spatial rift.

Then he probably got slapped around by the Sage of Six Paths!

Whether he will die is unknown, but it's certain that he will be beaten so badly that he won't be able to take care of himself.

Don't be fooled by the fact that the Sage of Six Paths has been dead for over a thousand years. His remnant soul, which can easily buff Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha, is incredibly powerful!

He dared to confront Madara Uchiha because that guy was truly old and nearing death.

But the Sage of Six Paths... well, that guy could just revive on the spot, even he thinks that's possible!

Naruto stared blankly at Zabuza's invitation, seemingly tempted.

Just as Zabuza said, few villagers in Konoha liked him.

Why should he risk his life for such a village?

In response to Zabuza's words, Kakashi Hatake said to Naruto Uzumaki, "The village did this for a reason, and Naruto, the Nine-Tails was personally sealed inside you by the Fourth Hokage!"

"He hopes that you can use this power to become a hero of Konoha!"

"A hero? If they're being raised as heroes, why isn't there even anyone to take care of their daily needs?"

Zabuza sneered, interrupting Kakashi Hatake, and then tempted Naruto Uzumaki, "Come on, young man, your body holds limitless potential. Follow me, and let's conquer the entire ninja world together!"

"With your help, I am confident I can conquer the Land of Water!"

"At that time, you will become the Fifth Mizukage, and I will become the Grand Master, jointly governing the Land of Water!"

"The Land of Water is a nation that reveres strength. Once your power is recognized by them, they will look at you with admiration!"

"Young man, you also crave that admiring and approving gaze, don't you?"

"And once we conquer the Land of Water, we can use that to launch the Ninja World War and conquer the entire Ninja World!"

Zabuza reached out his hand to Naruto, beckoning him over.

"Naruto, don't listen to him! He..."

Kakashi Hatake wanted to say something, but Zabuza pushed off with his foot, causing Kakashi's chest to sink and him to vomit blood.

"Kakashi-sensei!"

Upon seeing this, Sakura Haruno and Sasuke Uchiha immediately exclaimed in surprise.

Naruto, however, didn't react much and remained silent.

"Naruto, you..."

Sakura Haruno exclaimed in surprise, as if she felt that the Naruto Uzumaki in front of her had changed.

Before she could finish speaking, Naruto suddenly said, "Zabuza-sama, I'll go with you!"

After saying that, he broke free from Uchiha Sasuke's embrace and walked step by step toward Zabuza.

"Naruto!"

Kakashi Hatake called out, but looking into Naruto Uzumaki's hateful eyes, he couldn't say anything more.

"Haha, kid, let's bring fear to this ninja world!"

Zabuza laughed loudly and stretched out his hand towards Naruto Uzumaki.

Naruto Uzumaki walked up to Zabuza and raised his hand to shake hands with him.

However, at that moment, Naruto's expression suddenly changed, and a kunai suddenly slid out from his sleeve.

Naruto Uzumaki gripped his kunai and seized the opportunity to stab Zabuza in the chest.

At the same time, Uchiha Sasuke, who seemed to have been prepared, pulled out dozens of shuriken and threw them at Zabuza.

Swish swish!

Suddenly a whooshing sound came, and Zabuza looked up and saw that it was the sound of several shuriken spinning in the air.

And as expected of someone from the Uchiha clan, after the shuriken clashed a few times in the air, they scattered and flew towards Zabuza in different directions.

Zabuza either had to use his free hand to block the sword in his hand, or he had to jump away to dodge it.

If it's the former, then even if he catches the shuriken, he will still have to endure Naruto's attack.

It seems that Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha's goal at this moment is not to kill the enemy, but to save Kakashi Hatake, who is at Zabuza's feet.

"Tsk tsk!"

Zabuza was surprised. He didn't expect the two of them to exchange glances right under his nose. They were working together very well!

Unfortunately, I am not Zabuza!

Zabuza sneered, grabbed Naruto's wrist, and then his chakra suddenly exploded, creating an invisible gale around him that blew away all the shuriken that were almost within reach.

Then he grabbed Naruto by the neck and lifted him up.

"You brat, how dare you refuse my invitation?!"

"Does he intend to die here?"

Zabuza said to Naruto with a cold face.

"Uh..."

"My father was the Fourth Hokage. Although he made me suffer so much for the sake of the village, I will never tarnish the name of a hero!"

"And besides, am I just going to end up like that guy before, becoming your tool, only to be discarded when I'm no longer useful?"

Upon hearing this, Zabuza felt embarrassed. He had gone too far in trying to gather negative emotions, which caused his attempt at persuasion to fail!

"Since that's the case, then you might as well die!"

Zabuza maintained his cold-blooded expression as he tightened his grip on Naruto's neck.

"Damn it! Let go of Naruto!"

When Sasuke Uchiha saw that his teamwork with Naruto had failed, he immediately rushed forward.

At this moment, Zabuza held the Executioner's Blade to Kakashi Hatake's neck with one hand and gripped Naruto Uzumaki's neck with the other, without exposing his hands.

(End of this chapter)