Konoha: Uchiha, I get stronger by causing trouble.

Chapter 242 The One-Tailed Shukaku from the Heart

"That's because you were pretending, teacher!"

Chiga complained.

"That's true!"

Kushina gave an awkward laugh.

Qianhe sighed and said, "Teacher Jiupin, just treat him like a junior. There's no need to be so nervous."

"How could this be? After all, he's my bloodline!"

Seeing that Chiga had noticed her hidden nervousness, Kushina could only say that.

After a moment's hesitation, she asked, "Qianhe, is that child really having a hard time, as you said?"

Chiga was silent for a moment, then sneered, "It'll only get worse!"

"Materially, things are alright. Naruto is tough and has strong fighting skills. The Third Hokage also takes care of him from time to time, so we can manage to get by."

"But all the villagers thought he was the demon fox that had caused havoc in Konoha, so they treated him very badly! He had no friends since he was a child."

"Is that so? With the ninjas' ability to keep secrets, how could the entire ninja village possibly know he's a demon fox!"

Upon hearing this, Kushina's expression changed instantly, an unnamed rage rising in her heart, and even the Nine-Tails' chakra within her began to leak slightly.

Despite being a Nine-Tails Jinchuriki herself, Kushina did not receive such treatment, but some of the Anbu members who were initially responsible for monitoring her looked at her as if she were a monster.

That look of disgust mixed with fear sometimes made her very uncomfortable.

This is only a portion, and it doesn't include the ANBU ninjas who experienced the Nine-Tails' rampage.

If it were villagers who didn't know the truth, their disgust would only turn into hatred!

You can imagine how difficult that child's life must have been!

She said coldly, "Naruto Uzumaki... he didn't even inherit Minato's surname. It seems he doesn't intend to acknowledge him as the Hokage's child!"

"Is he just considered to be a Nine-Tails Jinchuriki?"

"How could the Konoha leadership make such a decision? Do they think they can do whatever they want just because Minato and I are dead?!"

Chiga glanced at Kushina, who was on the verge of exploding, and soothed her, "When I came here last time, I already pointed out to Kakashi that outsiders knew Naruto's identity. I don't know if they've changed Naruto's identity!"

Hearing this, Kushina became even more dissatisfied, saying, "If changes need to be made through information leaks, wouldn't that make Konoha Village seem even more hypocritical!"

"Only fifteen years have passed, and this village has become so corrupt. It seems the higher-ups in Konoha are still the same people!"

Kushina sneered as she said this, showing no appreciation for the two advisors and assistants in Konoha. However, she did not expect that even after fifteen years, those three old men would still be in power.

Seeing Kushina's barely suppressed aura, Chiga changed the subject, saying, "Now that we've talked about so much bad news, let's talk about something good!"

"Um?"

Kushina looked at Chiga with a puzzled expression. Where could such good news come from in such a dilapidated village?

"That Ichiraku Ramen tastes a whole level better than it did more than ten years ago!"

"Forehead"

Upon hearing this, Kushina understood Chiga's meaning. She tried her best to control her emotions, took a deep breath, and said, "That's really good news! Let's go then!"

Just as the two were about to run into Naruto at Ichiraku Ramen, the sound of arguing came from the other side of the street corner.

"Damn it, let go of Konohamaru!"

"Hmph! Since that guy's not here, I'll play with you guys for a while!"

Just like in the original story, Naruto Uzumaki and Konohamaru, while playing around with Sakura Haruno, encountered Sand Village ninjas who had come to participate in the Chunin Exams.

Naruto Uzumaki is about to meet his second love.

"Teacher Jiupin, you don't even need to go to Ichiraku Ramen anymore, that kid is right up ahead!"

Chiga said to Kushina.

"Yeah?"

Upon hearing this, Kushina's expression tightened, and a mix of emotions—expectation, nervousness, fear, and pity—appeared on her face.

Chiga didn't urge her, but simply stood quietly beside Kushina.

However, the developments on Naruto's side revealed a hint of surprise on his face.

The plan to save Konohamaru, which was originally intended to be carried out by Uchiha Sasuke, was interrupted by an unexpected figure.

A slender senbon slashed Kankuro's arm, and Kankuro, in pain, casually put down Konohamaru.

He turned his head to look in the direction from which the senbon had come and found a woman dressed in a Kirigakure ninja outfit standing there!

"It's not something a ninja from Sunagakure should do to bully children!"

Bai stood on the wall and smiled at Kankuro.

"You bastard!"

Enraged, Kankuro was about to make a move when he suddenly heard Naruto Uzumaki point at Haku and shout in astonishment, "It's you! Shouldn't you be dead?"

"Long time no see, Naruto-kun!"

Facing Naruto Uzumaki, who had once defeated him, Haku harbored no resentment. Instead, he showed a hint of closeness, bowing slightly and smiling.

Compared to his arrogant attitude back then, he's like a completely different person.

"Damn it, what are you doing in Konoha? Where's that guy who was with you?"

At this moment, Sasuke Uchiha, who was on the big tree, couldn't stay there any longer and immediately went to Naruto Uzumaki's side, as did Sakura Haruno.

The three of them formed a swastika formation, watching Bai with bated breath.

This boy is far stronger than them. If Naruto hadn't borrowed the Nine-Tails' chakra, the three of them would never have been a match for him.

However, after so many days, they have grown quite a bit and seem to be able to put up a fight.

Seeing the three people's attitude, Bai smiled slightly and said, "Don't be nervous, I'm here representing Kirigakure (Hidden Mist Village) to participate in the Chunin Exams!"

As he spoke, he took out the pass issued by Konoha and explained on behalf of Kankuro and the others, "I think the three Sand Ninja are the same as me."

"Three people?"

Naruto and his two companions were taken aback for a moment before looking up at the tree, where they spotted Gaara.

However, Gaara's indifferent expression was a bit off at this moment. He covered his head, and a strange chakra surged out.

"It's here, that wretched thing?"

"Blood, I need blood!"

"Kill you all, kill them all!"

Oh no, it's coming out!

How could I have suddenly been stimulated!

Kankuro and Temari's expressions changed drastically upon seeing this.

It's impossible for the two of them to stop Gaara from going berserk!

Haku's expression also changed slightly. He didn't understand what had triggered this Sand Ninja boy to suddenly unleash such a powerful and evil chakra, which was somewhat similar to when Naruto Uzumaki beat him up!

This sudden turn of events surprised both Chiga and Kushina.

Then, Kushina said to Chiga, "I heard from Kurama that that kid is the Jinchūriki of Shukaku, the One-Tailed Beast. He seems to have sensed Kurama's chakra and has become a bit restless!"

Upon hearing this, Chiga nodded.

The nine tailed beasts are originally one entity, so they are quite familiar with each other's auras, especially given the many grudges between Shukaku and Kurama.

Clearly, the amount of Nine-Tails chakra that Kushina had leaked earlier had not yet dissipated and was sensed by Shukaku, the One-Tailed Beast.

Chiga knew that if Shukaku continued to cause trouble, Konoha's Anbu would have to come.

He didn't want Konoha to discover anything amiss so soon; he still needed to be involved in this Konoha collapse plan.

So he immediately took out a set of Anbu uniform from his ninja tool bag, put it on, and instantly appeared next to Gaara.

"Kid, do you think this is Sunagakure?! Daring to kill people from Konoha in the street, do you have a death wish?"

As Chika spoke in a low voice, she slapped Gaara on the shoulder. The moment they made contact, a pair of Mangekyou Sharingan appeared inside Gaara's body. The immense power of the eyes frightened Shukaku so much that he didn't move!

"Little one, you don't want to do an awkward dance in front of Kurama, do you?"

Shukaku the One-Tailed: "."

[Negative emotions from Shukaku, emotion value +50!]

Damn it, it's one thing to sense Kurama's bastard aura, but why does he also have a pair of Mangekyou Sharingan?

What kind of Konoha village did this tanuki (raccoon dog) end up in?!

How could such a terrible thing happen to me, a tanuki!

Shukaku, the one-tailed beast that had been following its heart, paused for a moment and then obediently went down.

Without Shukaku's interference, Gaara was able to control his emotions, and he looked at Chika in front of him with a look of horror.

How did this guy break through his own Sand Guardian?

And why did the monster inside me suddenly quiet down?

They were clearly about to struggle free!

"Where are you?!"

When Temari and Kankuro saw this, they looked at Chiga as if he were a pervert. It was terrifying. They simply suppressed Shukaku.

Every time Gaara entered that state, it was thanks to the Fourth Kazekage's immense power that he was able to suppress it.

But this Konoha ninja just solved it with a simple clap of his hand?!

Naruto and the others, who were still unaware of what was going on, only felt that Chiga's appearance was sudden, but nothing else.

"My lord, is what this Hidden Mist ninja said true? The Chunin Exams are about to begin?"

Upon seeing the appearance of a powerful ninja, Sakura Haruno immediately asked Chiga a question.

Chiga glanced at Sakura Haruno, nodded, then scanned the entire area, glancing at the three Sound Ninja hiding in the shadows.

The three Sound Ninja tensed up and immediately fell silent.

Then Chiga addressed Kankuro, who had started the trouble, saying, "Behave yourself! This is Konoha, not Sunagakure!"

"Understood, sir!"

Kankuro looked at Chiga with fear and answered in a low voice.

The warning from the powerful figure who could easily suppress the monster would make even his own father shudder!

Upon seeing this, Chiga immediately turned and left.

After Chiga's appearance, the Sand Village ninja lost interest in continuing their antics and, as usual, inquired about the names of Uchiha Sasuke and Haku.

Gaara then left with Kankuro and Temari.

Only Haku and Naruto Uzumaki remained in the arena.

Under Naruto's questioning gaze, Haku began to forcefully explain that he had not died at the time and had been saved by that Lord Chiba.

Zabuza did not die; instead, he returned to Kirigakure, just like Zabuza.

Furthermore, the Jonin leading their Kirigakure team this time was Zabuza, while he was a Genin participating in the Chunin Exams.

As for the details, I apologize, but I'll only reveal the secrets of Kirigakure.

At this moment, Chiga and Kushina walked over and interrupted Naruto and the others from continuing to ask questions, thus saving Haku.

Lord Phantom Raven?!

The moment Bai saw Chiga, he froze, immediately realizing that the previous ANBU member was also Chiga in disguise.

Chiga glanced at Kushina, then pointed at Haku, before saying to Naruto, "Yo, it's you guys!"

"Wow, what a beautiful older sister! Naruto, are you pursuing her?"

As Chiga spoke, she pointed at Sakura Haruno and asked疑惑地问道, "I remember you liked this wide forehead, didn't you?"

Then Chiga pointed at Uchiha Sasuke and continued, "By the way, I also heard that you and that Sasuke have an ambiguous relationship, and you even sealed your love with a kiss?"

[Negative emotions from Naruto Uzumaki, emotion value +99!]

[Negative emotions from Bai, emotion value +99!]

[A moment of weakness from Sakura Haruno, mood value +102!]

[Negative emotions from Uchiha Sasuke, emotion value +99!]

Wow, it's broken the limit again!

Kushina: "."

How did my disciple manage to offend everyone present with just a few words?

Haven't you only been in this world for a month? How come you've found out so much secret information?

"You bastard, don't talk nonsense, he's a man!"

Naruto Uzumaki was furious and pointed at Haku, yelling at Chika.

"Oh, sorry, sorry, my eyesight isn't very good, I can't really see it!"

Upon hearing this, Chiga squinted at Shiro and said.

"It's alright, just don't apologize again next time!"

"Since you have friends here, let's end our reminiscing here!"

He spoke expressionlessly, then used a teleportation technique to leave.

He was afraid that if he stayed any longer, he might suddenly punch Chiga.

At the same time, he also had to go back and tell Zabuza Momochi that he had encountered Lord Phantom Crow again.

"Oh, who is this?"

Naruto Uzumaki noticed that Kushina's gaze was fixed on him, and her eyes looked very strange.

Seeing that Kushina remained silent, Chiga could only explain, "She was my second teacher, her name is Kyuhin!"

"Oh, it's Nin-Pin Big Sister! Hello, I'm Naruto Uzumaki!"

"He's a genin from Konoha, his hobby is eating ramen, and he's destined to surpass the Hokage!"

Naruto pointed at himself and said loudly, not knowing why he had explained himself to Kushina in such detail.

He just felt a sense of familiarity with the person in front of him, which made him want to get closer.

"Hello, my name is Jiu Jiupin, I'm Chiga's teacher, and I also love ramen!"

After Kushina finished speaking, she stared intently at Naruto Uzumaki, as if she wanted to find a reflection of herself and Minato in Naruto.

Naruto Uzumaki looked at Kushina awkwardly. Although he felt a sense of familiarity with Kushina, he also felt a little uneasy being stared at like that.

He changed the subject, saying to Chiga, "Chiga, have you been away from Konoha lately? I haven't seen you at Ichiraku Ramen in ages!"

Good news! I can take one more day off this month!

(End of this chapter)