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

After revisiting the place, Naruto arrived at a secluded grove and looked at a figure ahead.

The figure walking towards him was none other than Kakashi Hatake, who had a master-disciple relationship with him in the original story. He was looking at him coldly.

Naruto smiled and greeted him warmly, "It's been many years since we last met, Kakashi-senpai."

Kakashi stared intently at Naruto: "It has been many years since we last met, but didn't we just communicate using the Flying Thunder God Technique last month? I'm curious about the purpose of your visit to Konoha this time."

"My purpose?" Naruto looked puzzled and asked with some surprise, "Aren't you worried that I'll attack Konoha? Would a ninja like you, who colludes with the leaders of other ninja villages, even consider such things?"

"I was just talking with Minato-sensei. Didn't Minato-sensei come with me this time?"

"Do you really believe that Minato Namikaze is still alive?" Naruto looked up at Kakashi, then said coldly, "He died a long time ago, and the chakra he left in my body disappeared a few years ago."

"You missed your last chance to meet him, but you're not really missing the Fourth Hokage, are you? You're just very dissatisfied with your current life and choose to immerse yourself in past memories, fantasizing that Minato Namikaze is still alive."

“But Minato Namikaze is long dead, and Uzushio Village is not another Konoha; it belongs to me.”

Hearing these words, Kakashi's dead fish eyes brightened a bit, but his face remained expressionless as he said in a low, languid tone:

"I knew Minato-sensei was dead a long time ago, but I believed you inherited his will, which is why I have always believed in you. However, if your existence threatens Konoha, I will still take action without hesitation."

"Unfortunately, I have no plans to take action against Konoha for the time being."

Naruto said as he walked toward Kakashi.

He wanted to take Kakashi's Kamui Sharingan, which was more valuable than Kotoamatsukami.

Kakashi quickly created some distance, then pulled a mask from his pocket and said, "I don't want to fight you. You and Shisui have been acting suspiciously these past few days; you must be looking for this."

Chapter 233 Four Generations of Couples

"If I'm not mistaken, this should be what you're looking for!"

Naruto looked closely and saw that the mask in Kakashi's hand had a blue face and fangs, exuding an ominous aura.

If he wasn't mistaken, it was the Grim Reaper mask he had been searching for. He had originally thought that the mask had been taken by the Third Hokage or Jiraiya, but he never expected it to be in Kakashi's hands.

Thinking of this, Naruto put away his playful smile and said seriously, "I am indeed looking for this mask. What do you want from me? Information about the Akatsuki organization and the masked man? Or perhaps a promise that I will not attack Konoha Village?"

Naruto really did know information about the Akatsuki organization...

After considering it over, Kakashi tossed the Death God Mask to Naruto, shook his head, and said, "I was going to ask you for something, but after thinking about it, I'll pass. This is yours to begin with."

"I've already guessed who the masked man is. I'll handle things regarding him myself."

"Then you'd better hurry. If I find an opportunity, I will absolutely not hold back. I will never let that good-for-nothing who only complains and blames others get away with it."

After taking the mask, Naruto stared at Kakashi expressionlessly, his tone tinged with regret.

Kakashi voluntarily handed over the mask, which eliminated his reason to ambush Kakashi. Moreover, Kakashi is proficient in the Flying Thunder God Technique, so if he's not careful, the next time they meet, things won't be so easy to get along with.

Naruto twirled the Death Mask between his fingers and then asked, "Kakashi, you should know what I'm going to do with the Death Mask after I get it, right?"

Kakashi neither agreed nor disagreed, and nodded slightly.

Although he wasn't a ninjutsu professor, he knew that the Scroll of Seals contained a ninjutsu called Impure World Reincarnation, which could revive dead ninjas and was one of the most evil forbidden techniques.

Seemingly guessing Kakashi's thoughts, Naruto's tone turned somber: "Now that you know what ninjutsu I'll use, are you interested in reviving Konoha's White Fang? As long as you can find the DNA, I can provide a sacrifice."

Upon hearing this, Kakashi remained silent for a long time before gently shaking his head: "Father died for his beliefs. If he were to be resurrected and see Konoha as it is today, he would probably be even more heartbroken."

Konoha's White Fang was Kakashi's father, a Jonin who was more like a samurai than a ninja, and whose strength was comparable to the legendary Sannin.

He killed Sasori's parents during the Second Shinobi World War and made many contributions, but ultimately chose to commit suicide due to the failure of an important mission, the accusations of the villagers, and the betrayal of his teammates.

The plight of Konoha's White Fang was even more tragic than that of himself, the fallen son of a hero.

Because it wasn't Sakumo himself who killed him, but the Will of Fire he believed in. It's unclear when it started, but it stopped being a promise the Hokage made to his comrades and became a tool for various factions to fight each other.

Thinking of this, Naruto said meaningfully, "Kakashi, it seems you really know quite a few secrets. You're no longer just an old man who only reads erotic novels to escape reality. Are you interested in joining Uzushio Village?"

Faced with Naruto's invitation, Kakashi gave a forced smile: "I don't want to leave Konoha yet. Jiraiya and Lady Tsunade have been working hard to reform the village these past few years, and things have improved a lot."

"Really?" Naruto didn't believe that Jiraiya and Tsunade could complete the reform.

Konoha currently has far too many problems, so much so that they are deeply entrenched and difficult to resolve. Even with reforms, at best, they can only maintain the status quo and prevent the situation from deteriorating further.

Kakashi remained silent, clearly not holding high expectations for Jiraiya and Tsunade.

Although Jiraiya came to power through a coup, he only targeted Danzo and did not take action against the Third Hokage. The Third Hokage and the Sarutobi clan remained deeply entrenched in Konoha, exerting a tremendous influence.

His position as head of the Anbu was more of a nominal one; he couldn't actually command many ninjas.

Naruto noticed Kakashi's hesitation and beckoned, saying, "I won't force you to join Uzushio Village, but I plan to revive the Fourth Hokage and his wife immediately. Wouldn't you like to witness the scene of the dead coming back to life?"

After saying that, Naruto didn't wait for Kakashi to nod before heading out of Konoha Village.

Kakashi hesitated for a moment, then followed Naruto. He wouldn't revive the dead ninjas, but he wanted to see Minato and Kushina.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have actively collected this Grim Reaper mask.

Before long, the two arrived at a forest outside the village. After finding a clearing, Naruto formed hand seals and summoned the glass bottle containing the genes of Minato Namikaze and Kushina.

At the same time, a clone was dispatched to bring back the White Zetsu offerings that had been prepared in advance, as well as the Command Seals to control the Impure World Body.

After completing all preparations, Naruto put on the Shinigami mask, clasped his hands together, and cast the Reaper Death Seal Technique.

As the technique was activated, a phantom image of the Grim Reaper appeared in front of Naruto and Kakashi. Looking at the phantom image, Naruto immediately took out a kunai and slashed his abdomen.

The instant the two beams of white light appeared, he slammed his palm into the ground and uttered a low shout: "Impure World Reincarnation Technique!"

As soon as he finished speaking, two beams of white light entered the sacrificial White Zetsu. The White Zetsu gradually transformed into the appearances of Minato Namikaze and Kushina, staring blankly ahead.

Upon seeing Minato Namikaze and Kushina, Kakashi froze on the spot, his eyes filled with memories of the past, and involuntarily took a few steps forward.

Due to his age, he could hardly remember much about his father and mother.

However, his memories of spending time with Minato Namikaze and Kushina are much clearer. That period was the happiest time of his life, and he still reminisces about it from time to time.

Naruto glanced at Kakashi, who was covered in flaws, and then looked back at the ghostly figure of the Grim Reaper in front of him.

The method of deceiving the Grim Reaper was obtained from the old clan chief of Ashina. During the process of activating the Reaper Death Seal, the caster and the Grim Reaper become one. By cutting open his own stomach, he can release the sealed soul.

Besides the cost of seppuku, the practitioner's soul will also suffer the wrath of Death.

However, after observing the phantom of the Grim Reaper for a moment, Naruto had a vague feeling that the Grim Reaper summoned by the Reaper Death Seal was not as powerful as he had imagined, and that he might be able to try fighting the Grim Reaper.

While he was pondering, Naruto's abdominal wound was healing at an extremely fast pace, and soon the scar would be invisible.

For Naruto now, a mere fatal wound is no longer considered a serious injury.

As time went by, Naruto did not receive the Grim Reaper's revenge. Instead, the Grim Reaper's phantom gradually faded away, gave Naruto a deep look, and then quickly disappeared into the void.

The human-like look in the Grim Reaper's eyes made Naruto fall into deep thought, further solidifying his belief that a great secret was hidden in the Pure Land.

Pulling his wandering thoughts back, Naruto tossed aside his kunai and looked at the Fourth Hokage and his wife beside him. As the ghostly figure of the Grim Reaper disappeared, the two of them finally opened their eyes.

Chapter 234 Kushina's Favoritism

Kushina, who had just woken up, was unaware of the situation and hurriedly asked Minato, who was standing beside her, "Minato, aren't we already dead?"

Minato Namikaze frowned. If he wasn't mistaken, this should be the Impure World Reincarnation technique recorded in the Book of Seals.

But his soul should have been sealed along with Yin Jiuwei. Who exactly broke the seal on the corpse demon?

Just then, Kushina noticed Kakashi and Naruto ahead, pointed at Kakashi and said, "Minato, isn't that Kakashi? How come he's grown so much? Has it been many years since we died?"

Minato did not answer Kushina immediately; his gaze was fixed on Naruto, and he sensed that the man was very dangerous.

The danger level even surpasses that of the mysterious masked man who attacked Konoha; the man is the ninja who revived him and Kushina.

Kushina took a few steps forward and stood in front of Kakashi, saying, "Kakashi, did you revive me and Minato? Nostalgia isn't a good thing. I'll be very unhappy if my slumber is disturbed."

Seeing Kushina's hair stand on end, Kakashi recalled the fear of being dominated and quickly said, "It wasn't me who revived you and Minato-sensei, but this ninja beside me. His identity is a bit... complicated."

"Your identity...is complicated?" Kushina looked puzzled, then asked Naruto, "Who exactly are you? Why can't I bring myself to dislike you...?"

Halfway through her sentence, Kushina became even more confused and stood there somewhat bewildered.

Naruto lowered his head, obscuring his expression, and said calmly, "I have many identities: the daimyo of the Land of Whirlpools, the current head of the Uzumaki clan, and the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki."

When Kushina's identity as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki was revealed, she slightly opened her mouth, her expression becoming somewhat complicated: "You are Naruto, my and Minato's child? In the blink of an eye, you have grown so much."

After a pause, Kushina asked Kakashi, "How long has it been since we died?"

Naruto answered first: "Twelve years have passed since the night of the Nine-Tails, and Konoha is now under the rule of the Fifth Hokage."

Kushina asked cautiously, "Who is the Fifth Hokage?"

Naruto said calmly, "Three years ago, Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin, launched a coup, overthrowing the rule of the Third Hokage and becoming the Fifth Hokage."

"Jiraiya-sensei overthrew the Third Hokage?"

Minato Namikaze found it hard to believe. He couldn't imagine that the perpetually irreverent Jiraiya would become the Fifth Hokage. If Jiraiya had wanted to be Hokage, he would have become the Fourth Hokage long ago.

Kakashi sighed and said, "People's hearts always change. Jiraiya didn't start out on this path. He was forced to overthrow the Third Hokage. The Third Hokage made many mistakes over the years."

Upon hearing this, Minato Namikaze's expression changed.

In just a few words, he received a tremendous amount of information. First, why did Naruto have so many identities? Why were Naruto and Kakashi so indifferent to each other? Second, what mistake did the Third Hokage make?

That's why Jiraiya, who always indulged in pleasure and shirked responsibility, would voluntarily become Hokage.

Thinking to himself, Minato Namikaze looked at Kakashi, intending to get the answer to his question from the student, but he was somewhat wary of Naruto standing beside him, so he could only give him a wink.

Kushina understood immediately and came to Naruto's side, saying gently, "Naruto, can you come with me for a moment? I have some questions for you."

Naruto noticed the exchange of glances between Kushina and Minato, but did not refuse Kushina's invitation.

Minato in chakra form was right. Chakra Minato and Edo Minato did not share memories. He was still facing Minato who prioritized Konoha. He was still the Fourth Hokage of Konoha.

Naruto was somewhat puzzled by Kushina's attitude.

Following Kushina up to the trunk of a large tree, Kushina patted the trunk beside her, looked at the Hokage Rock in the distance, and said with a smile, "Jiraiya-sensei's face is still so funny, he doesn't look like a Hokage at all."

Naruto didn't reply, but instead stared at Kushina quietly, his eyes filled with wariness.

After talking to herself for a while, Kushina looked at Naruto and gave him a gentle smile: "Minato asked me to send you away earlier, probably to find Kakashi to find out about you. Even though he died for the village, he still cares about it."

"But you don't need to worry. As long as I'm still here, I won't let Minato do anything to you. Whether you want to destroy this village or leave this village, I will always support you."

"Who told me to be that willful little firecracker?"

After saying that, Kushina opened her arms and hugged Naruto.