In Konoha, they wiped out the Sarutobi clan at the start.

Chapter 316 Angry Chika

"I know what you're worried about." Tsunade stood up and looked out the window. "I just want to ask what that guy is thinking. Why did he do this?"

Jiraiya tried to dissuade him, saying, "Actually, you don't need to take this risk. I can go instead."

"That guy said that next time we meet, he won't hold back except for you, Chika, and a few others."

"But to put it another way, I am that guy's brother-in-law, so he won't kill me unless I provoke him."

"That works too." Tsunade turned around, a sly smile on her face. "However, this Five Kage Summit has invited the Hokage of Konoha. If you become the Sixth Hokage, I'll agree to let you go."

"Is there really no room for negotiation?" Jiraiya gave a wry smile. He knew that if he really accepted the position of Sixth Hokage, Tsunade would probably take Chinatsu to find his father in the next second.

By then, things will be even worse.

"What do you think?" Tsunade asked instead of answering, a half-smile on her face. She exhaled a breath of stale air and said seriously, "Then, Konoha is in your hands from now on. And Naruto, you must keep a close eye on him."

"I think this time, whether it's Chiya or Sasuke, it will be a huge blow to him."

Meanwhile, at Ichiraku Ramen.

Iruka is treating Naruto to Ichiraku Ramen as usual.

"Hey Naruto, as the hero who saved Konoha, this is a special treat: Ichiraku Super Deluxe Ramen. I've added double portions of fish balls, dried bamboo shoots, and Naruto rolls. Please enjoy."

Ichiraku brought out a large bowl of ramen and handed it to Naruto with a smile.

"Thanks, Uncle Ichiraku." Naruto clasped his hands together, broke open the chopsticks, and said, "I'll start eating."

Iruka sat to the side, resting his chin on his left hand, quietly watching Naruto devour his food, a loving smile like that of an old father on his face.

"What's wrong, Iruka-sensei?" Naruto asked, noticing Iruka's gaze.

Iruka shook his head and smiled, "No, it's nothing. It just feels like time flies. That little brat who only knew how to play pranks has finally gained the villagers' approval and become a great hero who saved Konoha."

"Hehe." Naruto chuckled and scratched the back of his head, looking a little embarrassed. "Speaking of which, I have to thank Brother Chiya this time."

"If he hadn't used illusions to interfere with Pain's senses, allowing that technique capable of destroying Konoha to be released outside Konoha, and hadn't sent the lecherous sage's corpse back to Konoha."

"Even if I defeat Pain, I'm afraid Konoha will already be destroyed, and the Perverted Sage will not be resurrected."

"Chiya?" Iruka fell into deep thought, recalling the few Cloud Village ninjas he had met not long ago.

From their conversation, Iruka learned that the Eight-Tails had been captured by Chiya and Sasuke.

Upon hearing Naruto's words, Ichiraku became even more excited and quickly asked, "Have you seen that child, Chiya?"

"No, not at all." Naruto shook his head, then asked with some confusion, "What's wrong, Uncle Ichiraku? Are you close to Chiya-nii?"

"Ah, that was a long time ago." Ichiraku nodded, a look of reminiscence on his face. "Back then, he was a regular here. Do you remember? He even treated you to ramen when you were little, especially during the Lunar New Year when you were five. He saw you all alone and paid for all the ramen for you during the Lunar New Year."

"Of course, I'll never forget it." Naruto's face showed excitement, then he heard Ichiraku say, "It's a pity that the child encountered such a thing later. If that incident hadn't happened back then..."

Ichiro sighed helplessly.

Suddenly, the ramen shop fell silent.

Just then, an angry voice suddenly rang out, "I think I just heard you discussing Fujiwara Chiya. Tell me about Chiya. It seems you're friends with him. And this time, he even helped Konoha. As a Konoha traitor and a notorious member of Akatsuki, do you still have any feelings for your hometown?"

A flash of light, and the ramen shop curtain parted, revealing the figure of a female ninja with dark skin.

She held the knife in one hand, pointed it at Naruto, the pure white blade almost touching Naruto's shoulder, and questioned him.

Behind her followed a male ninja with similarly dark skin, a lollipop dangling from his mouth, his face contorted with indignation.

They were Kirabi's disciples, Karui and Omoi.

"That headband!" Iruka exclaimed in surprise, quickly reminding him, "Naruto, they are Cloud Ninja."

"Cloud Ninja?" Naruto, who had just fought Pain, was clearly much more mature. His expression hardened, but instead of acting impulsively, he calmly asked, "What do you want by suddenly appearing in Konoha?"

Karui snapped, "What? Of course, I'm asking about Fujiwara Chiya's information—his ninjutsu, chakra attributes, and all sorts of abilities. And of course, Uchiha Sasuke too."

Omoi added, "Those two rogue ninjas from Konoha took our master away, and I must avenge him."

"Not only Brother Chiya, but even Sasuke..." Naruto took a deep breath, pointed outside the ramen shop, "How about we talk somewhere else?"

"That won't do. The boss behind you seems to know that guy Fujiwara Chiya. No one can leave this ramen shop until he tells us about him."

Karui pressed his advantage relentlessly, while Naruto, worried about hurting Iruka and Ichiraku, hesitated to make a move, resulting in a stalemate between the two sides.

"What if I insist on making them leave?" A heavenly voice suddenly rang out.

Everyone present was startled and looked in the direction of the sound. A white figure quietly appeared above Karui's head, standing silently on her shoulder, as if she was meant to be there.

The girl had a cold and aloof appearance, and her beautiful and delicate face seemed otherworldly. She wore a moon-white ninja combat uniform, and a Konoha headband hung around her fair and slender neck.

A gentle breeze stirred her long, shimmering golden hair and headband, making her look dashing and spirited. The metallic clanging of the headband added a touch of delicate elegance to the young woman.

The visitor was none other than Tsunade and Chiya's daughter, Chinatsu.

"Damn it, when?" Karui and Omoi cursed inwardly at the same time.

The former swung his sword at Chinatsu above her head, while the latter drew his sword to defend against Naruto and Iruka.

Out of consideration for Konoha, Omoi reminded Karui, "This is Konoha, so don't actually cut anything down here."

"I know, you're so long-winded." Karui suppressed his anger and turned his blade to strike Chinatsu.

However, before she could even swing her blade, she felt a tremendous force strike her shoulders.

With a thud, Karui was pinned to the ground by Chinatsu.

"So these are the ninjas of Kumogakure? They're really not your average weaklings."

With a slight push of her foot, Chika heard a cracking sound, and Karui's shoulder, which was holding the sword, dislocated. The sword also slipped from his grasp.

(End of this chapter)