Naruto: Starting from Eating the Gold Fruit

Chapter 652 Exit Directly...

Having observed Shisui's territory and understood the specific differences between the two territories, Hyuga Neji also understood the specific standards Yua used to evaluate the ten candidates.

Admittedly, Naruto performed exceptionally well in fulfilling the tasks assigned to the two candidates proposed by Yua, but...

Looking at Naruto's territory, have there been any changes among the people there?

What was it like before Naruto became a candidate to manage things? Now, more than a year later, it's still the same.

While it's not necessarily a bad thing for things to remain unchanged, the residents in other districts have experienced changes.

And all of these changes are for the better.

For example, the addition of online reporting and public punishment methods in water-free zones forces many people to obey traffic rules.

After all, for these people, traffic violation fines are nothing, since they all have money now.

However, they would absolutely not agree to be publicly executed online.

As a result, traffic flow became much smoother, and many people no longer violated traffic rules.

This is a very good innovative experience.

Neji ultimately did not go to see Shisui.

There's no need to look for it anymore.

I guess I'm just a person who works within the system...

They are not only reliable, but also very steady in doing things.

While everyone else was thinking about how to complete the candidate task proposed by Yuya, Shisui had already ignored these tasks and started to find ways to improve the basic quality of the people in his jurisdiction.

And these are the kinds of ways of thinking that he doesn't have.

If our ways of thinking are different, what's the point of talking about anything?

but……

I might not have thought of that, but I can copy it!

Your system is really good, I'll copy it!

After Neji Hyuga did this, in the same area, Hinata Hyuga's territory, this method of public execution also began.

Well, how should I put it? These kinds of things, once you notice them and discover that they have an effect...

Wouldn't it be easy to just copy it?

It's all for the development of Konoha Village, why talk about yours and mine?

Shisui didn't think there was anything to say about it, but Fugaku Uchiha was a little unhappy.

After all, Fugaku Uchiha had come to realize that his son Sasuke was not suitable to be Hokage.

Even though they've both been nominated, he still insists on competing with Naruto. What the hell is wrong with him? Why does he have to compete with Naruto?

But you know what...

Sasuke indeed had no intention of becoming Hokage.

Sasuke, who has a father, a mother, and a little niece, is not as dark and cruel as he is portrayed in the original work.

While he might not be a sunny and cheerful young man, Sasuke didn't really have that strong aspirations to compete for the Hokage position.

Similarly, Naruto, who has both parents and a younger sister, doesn't actually have that kind of urgent need to prove himself.

A candidate?

Okay, I'll do my best. If I get selected, great; if not, oh well.

This is also why Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki don't give Naruto much advice these days.

They realized that their son didn't particularly want to become Hokage.

Since that's the case, there's no need to force him to become Hokage.

The system that Hyuga Neji copied Shisui from later directly impacted the entire village.

First Hinata, then Naruto followed, and then the others followed as well.

For a time, many people in Konoha Village found this method of punishment—publicly executing someone for violating traffic rules—very novel.

The fine wasn't much, but the embarrassment was real.

Time passed slowly, and the events between the second round of candidates should have continued as usual.

But a piece of news left some people in the village completely dumbfounded.

Sarutobi Asuma and Yuhi Kurenai announced their withdrawal from the list of Hokage candidates.

The reason...

The two felt that if they continued to each manage a jurisdiction, they would have to choose between family and career.

If nothing unexpected happens, the two of them wouldn't mind giving it their all, but unfortunately...

Kurenai Yuhi is pregnant.

After careful consideration, Kurenai Yuhi decided to withdraw from the list of Hokage candidates and devote herself wholeheartedly to her family.

After pondering for a long time, Sarutobi Asuma also withdrew.

I heard that after hearing this news, Hiruzen Sarutobi was so angry he almost vomited blood, and he gave Asuma Sarutobi a severe beating.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was obsessed with the position of Hokage.

After all, he was qualified to compete with Yuya back then.

It's just that we lost.

Now that his youngest son is eligible to be nominated but has voluntarily given it up, it is definitely a waste of talent for Hiruzen Sarutobi.

only……

Hiruzen Sarutobi gave Asuma a severe beating.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi showed great care for Kurenai Yuhi.

after all……

At my age, I can still hold my grandson—or maybe granddaughter—what more could I ask for?

Just enjoy your retirement in peace!

Hiruzen Sarutobi was overjoyed at the prospect of having a grandson/granddaughter. Although he couldn't stand Asuma Sarutobi, he was very fond of his daughter-in-law, Kurenai Yuhi.

When Sarutobi Asuma and Yuhi Kurenai were dating, the ninja clan still existed. For the sake of the entire Sarutobi clan, Hiruzen Sarutobi had to act as a hindrance to the couple.

They forcibly assigned Sarutobi Asuma a girl from the Shimura clan whom he had barely met.

Sarutobi Asuma strongly disagreed and left the clan.

Later, the ninja clan was eliminated by Yua through various means, and was directly disbanded and incorporated into the village, scattered into individual family units. There was no longer any conflict between Hiruzen Sarutobi and Asuma Sarutobi regarding the ninja clan.

The position of clan leader, which should have been inherited by Sarutobi Asuma, has become an empty shell.

They have the title but no real power.

Hiruzen Sarutobi gave up his idea of ​​forcibly making Asuma Sarutobi inherit the mantle and obediently stayed at home.

Now that he has secured his posthumous reputation, Hiruzen Sarutobi no longer needs to worry about not leaving a mark on the village annals of Konoha. As a result, he is in a much better mood, and his relationship with Asuma Sarutobi has also improved considerably.

As for Kurenai Yuhi...

Essentially, Hiruzen Sarutobi liked this girl very much; she was poised and generous, making her an excellent choice for a daughter-in-law.

Previously, it was because of family ties, but now that those constraints are gone, I won't be prejudiced anymore.

I'm so happy to be holding a baby again soon.

Ok……

However, Sarutobi Asuma's decision to give up his candidacy still angered Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Although he knew that Sarutobi Asuma was doing this for his family, to spend more time with his wife.

It just goes to show that times have changed.

In their era, the position of Hokage was their lifelong pursuit.

But nowadays, not many people have this kind of obsession anymore.

The news of Sarutobi Asuma and Yuhi Kurenai's departure was shocking, but not particularly hard to accept.

However, what many people didn't expect was what happened next...

Naruto and Sasuke also wanted to quit.

Sasuke's reason for wanting to quit was quite simple.

Naruto wants to quit.

Why did Naruto want to quit?

Hiashi Hyuga sent someone to find Naruto and ask him if he was willing to support Hinata.

Naruto was naturally willing.

Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki had long considered Hinata their daughter-in-law.

Then Hiashi Hyuga suggested that Hinata was of marriageable age, so perhaps...

A powerful alliance?

Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki were quite surprised, but after thinking about it carefully, they realized...

This looks promising...

Naruto wasn't particularly keen on the Hokage position, but...

Hinata from the Hyuga clan could also go!

She's still my daughter-in-law, after all.

Furthermore, Hiashi Hyuga's original words were that Naruto could stay or not, and in the end, whoever Naruto or Hinata made it to the final round, both sides would support that person. If both of them made it, then it wouldn't matter who supported whom.

Minato Namikaze agreed.

After that...

They were discussing the marriage of their two children.

Naruto and Hinata are 18 years old this year, which is indeed the age for them to get married.

Since the ninja clan has now integrated into Konoha Village, it's really hard to say who is marrying above their station in this marriage.

Don't forget, although Minato Namikaze seems to have a very low profile, he actually used to be the head of the Anbu.

However, he stepped down from this position after arriving in the Land of Whirlpools, but now Yua has put him back in power.

Some people might ask, why is the head of the Dark Division so free?

This is putting the cart before the horse.

Is it possible that it's a good thing that the head of the secret service doesn't have much to do?

In short, the two families had a very pleasant conversation and both felt that it would be best for Naruto and Hinata to get married as soon as possible.

then……

Then Naruto married Hinata.

Well, how should I put it, this was actually expected by many people.

After all, Hinata has liked Naruto since she was a child, so it's not too surprising that the two of them are together now.

Since they grew up together, their social circles are quite similar, and many of their friends are mutual friends.

Therefore, when the two got married, many people came over and gave them two gifts with gritted teeth.

There was no Fourth Shinobi World War in this world, and Naruto did not become the savior, so the scale of the wedding was naturally not very large.

However, everyone who was supposed to be there was there.

It's a bit of a shame that Minato Namikaze is still alive, so Iruka-sensei couldn't be Naruto's father and give him a chance to perform on stage. (What a ridiculous joke!)

After getting married, Naruto and Hinata faced a choice.

Should the young couple continue striving for the Hokage position?

In the end, Naruto told Hinata that he was withdrawing from the Hokage candidate competition, and as for Hinata... he wanted her to do her best and see how much of what she had learned over the years could actually be put to good use.

Hinata thought about it and agreed.

She also wanted to put to use what she had learned over the years.

Otherwise... I always feel like I'd be at a disadvantage after reading so many books.

Naruto withdrew from the Hokage nomination race due to his marriage.

Upon learning this, Sasuke laughed loudly three times.

Then, as I laughed, I felt a sense of emptiness inside.

Damn it, Naruto, that son of a bitch, just gave up his Hokage nomination like that?!

Shameless! Utterly shameless!

Then... Sasuke lost interest in remaining in the candidate position.

Without Naruto, he has lost the motivation to continue striving.

Therefore, Sasuke also wanted to quit.

Fugaku Uchiha respected his son's choice, but to be honest, he was somewhat disappointed.

His own son actually chose to give up...

He was a little embarrassed.

Soon, Sasuke gave him a surprise.

On that ordinary day, Sasuke was not handling official business in his post, but instead strolling around his jurisdiction.

Then, as they walked along, they discovered an accident at a factory. A worker had accidentally put his hand into a cutting machine, and his hand was severed.

Sasuke immediately went over, revealed his identity, and then led a few people to the hospital.

Upon arriving at the hospital, he found an emergency room doctor.

And it was right here...

He ran into Sakura.

Compared to the Sakura in the original manga who was all tea and always had Naruto around and no Sasuke around, the Sakura in this world is much more reliable.

Because she entered the hospital after graduating from the ninja academy at the age of 12, starting as an intern, and is now an attending surgeon at the age of 18.

Then Sasuke, covered in blood, found her carrying the worker. Sakura nodded solemnly to Sasuke and then led the person into the operating room.

Afterwards, Sasuke waited outside. An hour later, Sakura came out and told the patient's family that the surgery was a success.

The patient's family members were about to kneel down and kowtow when Xiaoying quickly stopped them.

It was around this time that Sasuke discovered Sakura, a girl who was actually quite attractive.

Later that day, Sasuke waited for Sakura to get off work, and then waited until 11 p.m.

Then I saw Sakura looking exhausted and getting ready to leave work.

For some reason, Sasuke's heart suddenly started pounding. He walked over to Sakura and asked, "Do you have time? Want to grab a bite to eat together?"

Sakura's face immediately turned bright red.

She never imagined that the popular figure at school she had a crush on during her student days would actually extend an invitation to her...

Afterwards, Sasuke's reputation grew greatly because of this incident, and many people in his own territory expressed their support for him to become Hokage.

Because they were all from the lower classes, Sasuke's act of putting aside his own identity to save people deeply moved them.

then……

Then Sasuke announced that he was withdrawing from the list of candidates for Hokage.

Youya was speechless.

It's not that there haven't been two years; four out of ten names have dropped out.

Then Nara Shikaku told him that it wasn't four, it was five.

Kakashi also withdrew.

You Ya: "..."

That's outrageous!

Of course, there are others who feel the same way...

And Sasuke's parents.

because……

"Father, Mother, I want... I want to marry an ordinary girl from Konoha Village. Her family doesn't have much money or high social status, but I like her very much..."

I wonder what your opinions are?

Fugaku Uchiha and Mikoto Uchiha froze on the spot, staring at Sasuke with utter disbelief.

Oh my god...

Their son...

She actually said she's fallen for someone else!

It's a girl?!

Oh my god!

Your dad (mom) and I thought you fucking liked men!

(End of this chapter)