I, Naruto Uzumaki, don't need your approval.

Naruto frowned and said with a serious expression, "What is it?"

Ashina Uzumaki looked in the direction of Uzushio Village and said meaningfully, "Naruto, don't you think there are too many Uchiha in the village and too few Uzumaki? This is not good for the future development of the village."

"The Uchiha clan lacks the power to seize power..."

Naruto was about to analyze the situation when he suddenly seemed to remember something and said with a strange expression, "Grandpa, you're not pressuring me to get married, are you? You should know my age."

Ashina Uzumaki said with a smile, "Although you are young, it is a good thing to have an heir early on."

Upon hearing the old clan chief mention marriage, Karin rushed over, her eyes lighting up as she exclaimed, "So, Lord Menma doesn't have a family? I thought you were in your thirties and already had several children."

Naruto's lips twitched slightly, and then he revealed his age. He was clearly just a child, so why was he being pressured to get married?

Upon learning Naruto's age, Karin stood there dumbfounded, completely at a loss.

She thought Naruto was in his thirties, or at least in his twenties if he was young, but he turned out to be even younger than her, an age when he hadn't even graduated from the Ninja Academy. How on earth did he establish a nation and a village, and intimidate Kusagakure with just a few words...?

Furthermore, she's already starting to debate whether or not to call him "Menma-sama" anymore, since they're only the same age.

However, if they were close in age, wouldn't she have a chance to repay the debt of gratitude? But wouldn't her status as a cousin lead to discrimination from society? What should she do...?

At this moment, Naruto had no idea that he had been targeted by Karin, who was infatuated with him.

Even if she knew, she wouldn't care too much. It's hard for a girl not to be confused by someone as outstanding as him.

After leaving the laboratory area, Kurama, who was watching the drama unfold, couldn't help but remind him, "Naruto, that brat you saved seems to have a crush on you. I can smell a lovesickness in him."

Naruto chuckled: "Kurama, you still know so much about love, but you're still single."

The Nine-Tails sneered and said, "Tailed beasts have no gender, and I have witnessed the love between Hashirama and Mito, and Minato and Kushina. I know more than a little kid like you."

Do you know how the Rasengan was created, and who was its first enemy?

Naruto looked at Kurama with the same look he'd given a stupid fox: "Who is it? Minato created the Rasengan, and the first one I'll deal with is definitely you, Kurama."

Kurama scoffed, "You guessed it. But guess again, who named the Rasengan?"

This question stumped Naruto. Based on his usual experience, the Rasengan should have been named by Minato, but Minato's techniques were usually very long and full of chuunibyou (delusional) vibes, so it definitely wasn't Minato who named it.

That leaves only Jiraiya, Kushina, and the others. But who are they?

Seeing Naruto's conflicted look, Kurama put his hands on his hips and said loudly, "It's your mother. The Rasengan was named by Kushina. Minato and the others wasted much more time than you. I also have much more dating experience than you."

"I get the feeling that you're swearing at me..."

Naruto looked at Kurama with some helplessness. He originally thought that Minato's moonlit embrace of Kurama was outrageous enough, but he didn't expect that the name Rasengan was also full of the stench of love.

Moreover, Kurama was clearly being brutally beaten by Rasengan, so why was it still relentlessly attacking Kurama?

"Yes, yes, Kurama, you're absolutely right... But while many girls like me, there's no female fox in the ninja world who likes you. The only one who's always thinking about you is that tanuki, Shukaku."

After Naruto caught her in a weakness, Kurama turned away coldly and disappeared into its cage.

After seeing that Kurama had calmed down, Naruto returned to the real world and arrived at the highest point of Uzushio Village. He looked across the sea at the Land of Fire and seemed to see Konoha Village thousands of miles away.

There are many people he hates in Konoha, but there are still some who have entered his heart.

That time he spent at the ninja academy was one of the few leisurely periods he had, and it's something to truly miss.

He will return to Konoha someday, but not as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. He will walk in openly and honestly as the leader of Uzushio Village.

Chapter 194 Naruto's Gift

Kakashi's request to hunt down Danzo and the Root organization was rejected by Tsunade.

The reason is very simple: Kakashi's strength is simply insufficient to hunt down Danzo and the Root organization. Kakashi is considered an elite among Jonin, but Danzo had already dominated the ninja world more than 20 years ago, and his strength was no less than that of the Third Hokage.

Unless Jiraiya, the Hokage, personally leads a team of more than ten Jonin in the pursuit.

However, the village is currently unable to organize a Jonin force, and if they were to pursue them beyond the border, it would raise suspicions of invading another country and starting a war.

This is also why most S-rank rogue ninjas can escape justice, but can only be wanted by issuing warrants.

As for the fact that the masked man was suspected to be Obito and that Kakashi might possess a space-time eye technique in his left eye, he did not report it. Instead, he focused on researching how to activate the Mangekyou Sharingan.

He simply couldn't believe that his former friend had turned into a demon, attacking the village and killing his teacher and his wife.

Instead, it's more likely that someone stole Obito's Sharingan... although this theory is even more outrageous than the claim that the masked man is Obito.

Wandering aimlessly through the streets, Kakashi looked around at the Konoha villagers.

After Danzo's crimes were exposed, the villagers began to doubt the Third Hokage's character. If the Third Hokage was really so righteous, he would not have let Shimura Danzo off the hook time and time again.

However, a small number of people still insist that the Third Hokage was simply confused and has now received the punishment he deserves.

Recalling the policies issued by the Hokage Building in recent weeks, Kakashi could sense that Jiraiya and Tsunade were trying to change the village's terrible situation, but the majority of Jonin still wanted to maintain the status quo.

It is foreseeable that Konoha will not undergo any major changes in the next year.

The one from Uzushio Village did take the initiative to contact Konoha and offer his blessings for Jiraiya becoming the Fifth Hokage, but when he contacted me privately, his evaluation of Konoha was quite scathing.

Konoha is a leaky ship, and its former captain could only lie flat and wait for the ship to repair itself.

The current captain is working hard to repair the ship, but he is using materials from other parts of the ship, thus delaying the crisis.

In addition, Naruto even took the initiative to mention his good friend from his ninja academy days, asking him to help him find out about his current situation, and even personally ordered some small gifts to give to his former friend.

After a moment of utter disbelief, Kakashi headed towards the Uchiha clan's territory to meet the last Uchiha in the village.

Upon arriving at the Uchiha clan's territory, Kakashi found Sasuke at the training grounds. Sasuke was sparring with a shadow clone, supposedly using a training method invented by Naruto.

Upon seeing Kakashi, Sasuke didn't waste any words. He channeled chakra into his legs and lunged at Kakashi.

As Sasuke used chakra to strengthen his body, faint lightning crackled around him. He quickly approached Kakashi, drew the short sword hanging at his waist, and swung it at Kakashi.

Kakashi smiled and dodged the attack before taking Sasuke down.

Sasuke, sprawled on the ground in a face-plant position, said coldly, "I still haven't made any progress this week. It seems the training intensity needs to be increased further."

Kakashi's smile faded: "You're only a sixth grader, and you already have strength close to that of a Jonin, which is quite impressive. The reason you were easily defeated by me is because I've also been growing, and my speed isn't slower than yours."

"Furthermore, I don't want to see you continue using shadow clones to skip class; it's disrespectful to teachers."

Sasuke scoffed, "Iruka is just a Chunin. He's not strong enough to teach me. Naruto used Shadow Clones to skip class back then, instead of wasting time on boring academic lessons."

Kakashi narrowed his eyes slightly. He looked at Sasuke as if he were looking at his former self, which was also the reason why he was giving Sasuke pointers.

But the foul mouth unique to this genius teenager still made him uncomfortable.

"Sasuke, stop always talking about Naruto. He's completely different from you, and his strength is beyond your current comprehension. You should just stick to being a genius at the ninja academy."

"Just how strong is Naruto now?" Sasuke immediately became interested after Naruto was mentioned.

Kakashi thought for a moment and then told the truth: "Once you have the strength to kill Itachi, you should be able to escape from Naruto."

Upon hearing this, Sasuke frowned, his eyes filled with suspicion.

There is a gap between him and Naruto, but it is still within an acceptable range. How could Naruto grow to be stronger than Itachi in just a few years? That guy Itachi killed dozens of his clansmen!

Kakashi shrugged. Sometimes, when you tell the truth, nobody believes you.

At that moment, Sasuke seemed to sense something and asked Kakashi, "Kakashi-senpai, how did you get news of Naruto? Where is that guy?"

"Didn't I tell you? Naruto is in the Anbu."

"You just said he's stronger than that man. If Naruto were still in Konoha, he wouldn't be missing until now. There's only one possibility left: Naruto is no longer in the village!"

Kakashi stared at Sasuke for a few seconds, then nodded: "You guessed right, Naruto did indeed leave Konoha, and he was accompanied by other Uchiha members, including Uchiha Shisui."

"Naruto and Shisui are together? That's impossible!"

Sasuke was somewhat out of control. He had only recently gotten used to living alone in the clan's territory, but now Kakashi was telling him that the Uchiha clan had not perished and was still living with Naruto.

Kakashi looked at Sasuke expressionlessly: "Whether you like it or not, this is the truth. And don't even think about leaving the village, you'll be killed by Itachi Uchiha, he's always been after your eyes."

Sasuke stared intently at Kakashi, revealing his Sharingan, and said, "Kakashi-senpai, is there anything else I don't know? Tell me everything right now."

Kakashi glanced at Sasuke and said calmly:

"That's all the information I know. As for the location of Naruto and the Uchiha, I can't tell you. You're not allowed to leave Konoha until you have the three tomoe and the strength to defeat a Jonin."

"That day won't be too late. Sooner or later I will know the whole truth."

Sasuke lowered his head, looking like an enraged beast, but quickly calmed down.

He is currently very weak, and can't even beat Kakashi. Even if he leaves the village, he will only be throwing his life away. Only by working harder to improve his strength can he find out the truth and finally get his revenge.

Seeing Sasuke in such a state, Kakashi sighed softly and then tossed down a scroll.

The scroll records various ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu of the Uchiha school, covering training methods from genin to elite jonin, including the use of the Sharingan and precautions.

"Keep this safe, it's a gift from Naruto and your clan."

Chapter 195 Rebuilding the Security Forces

Sasuke was extremely confused. After Kakashi disappeared, he opened the sealing scroll.

The scroll records various ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu of the Uchiha school, covering training methods from genin to elite jonin, including the use of the Sharingan and precautions.

After a few casual glances, Sasuke instantly found the answers to some of his training problems. This scroll was definitely not something an outsider with the Sharingan could have written.

Could it be that Kakashi wasn't lying to him after all, and that some of his clansmen weren't dead, but were living outside the village with Naruto?

But when Naruto left, why didn't he take me with him? Why did he leave me alone in the deserted Uchiha clan territory?

Sasuke couldn't quite understand it, but he had a concrete plan for how to improve his strength in the future.

First, train according to the contents of the scroll. When the time is right, find a way to awaken the three-tomoe Sharingan. Only then can you defeat Kakashi, leave the village to find your clansmen, and finally seek revenge on Itachi Uchiha.

The next morning, Sasuke arrived at the Ninja Academy and sat in the back row by the window.

This was his first time at the Ninja Academy since entering the sixth grade. After entering the sixth grade, his ninja studies were almost over. Apart from learning from the experience of some senior ninjas, there was only the Three Body Techniques test left.

He had already mastered the Three Bodies Technique before the end of his first year.

Most students are able to master the Three Body Technique by the time they are in their third or fourth year. Only a very few underachievers will not be able to learn the Three Body Technique and can basically say goodbye to the profession of ninja.

Gazing at the leaves rustling in the breeze outside the window, Sasuke glanced at his new deskmate out of the corner of his eye.

This transfer student named Sai always gave Sasuke the illusion that Sai was imitating him, and his faint smile also disgusted Sasuke, as if he were just a tool.

However, according to Iruka-sensei, Sai had been studying in the Anbu before, which may be a characteristic of the Anbu.

Pulling his wandering thoughts back, Sasuke placed the book upright and then lay down on the table to take a nap, showing no respect whatsoever to his teacher, Iruka.