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But since Jiraiya had actually asked him, he wouldn't back down. Instead, he offered his earnest advice from Konoha's perspective:

"Lord Jiraiya, send out Jinchuriki. Konoha can't hold out against the combined attack of the four clans."

Given the situation, we have no choice but to resort to our trump card: deploying a Jinchūriki.

Hearing that even Shikaku said this, Jiraiya nodded silently, silently apologizing to Minato and Kushina in his heart.

“We will select another 500 ninjas from various clans, led by Elder Mitokado Homura, and send them to the front lines immediately with the genin Uzumaki Naruto.”

Upon hearing that Jiraiya had handed the Nine-Tailed Demon directly to En instead of him, Danzo subconsciously frowned, but quickly relaxed again.

Resolving the crisis in Kumogakure is the top priority right now. As for what comes next... With Jiraiya's recent concession, he's not worried about missing out on the opportunity to get his hands on the Nine-Tails.

With the order given, the men quickly went down to prepare.

Feeling guilty, Jiraiya lost all interest in working. He got up, went to the office window, skillfully opened it, and jumped out.

After the Nine-Tails went berserk, Naruto was forcibly imprisoned in Konoha Prison by Danzo and his two accomplices for killing the Third Hokage and destroying Konoha.

Naruto Uzumaki, who was in prison, did not blame anyone but believed that he had only himself to blame.

He still can't forget the feeling he had when he woke up in Konoha Hospital and was pointed at by a nurse who shouted hatefully that he was a demon fox and that he had killed the Third Hokage.

Naruto, who is usually optimistic, cheerful and carefree, was now pale-faced and had cracked lips, exuding an aura of decay from the inside out.

But the ninjas guarding the prison, upon witnessing this scene, showed no sympathy whatsoever; instead, they cursed with even more venom.

"That damned fox demon, it doesn't eat or drink, who is it trying to fool with its pitiful act? In the end, it makes us get scolded and misunderstood as abusing it."

"Hmph, if we really wanted to torture him, we would have just skinned him alive."

That beast! The Third Hokage was kind enough to spare him and let him become a ninja.

Instead, he took advantage of the Chunin Exams to sabotage Konoha, resulting in the deaths of the Third Hokage and a group of ninja.

"This isn't him. Why would the other four ninja villages take this opportunity to wage war against our Konoha?"

"So why are the higher-ups keeping him around? Why haven't they killed him yet!"

Hasn't this fox demon killed enough people?!

Naruto had long since become numb to the insults and hatred directed at him by the other inmates.

If his chakra hadn't been sealed and his hands and feet hadn't been bound, he would have committed suicide long ago to seek liberation.

Even he himself kept repeating it to himself.

I am a demon fox, destined to bring disaster to everyone in Konoha. I shouldn't be alive in this world.

Naruto, who had quietly entered, listened to the guards' resentful words and saw Naruto's gaunt face, and couldn't help but sigh again.

He didn't blame the guards who spoke ill of Naruto, because they didn't know the details and were simply misled by malicious rumors spread by certain individuals.

He also didn't blame Naruto, because he had already concluded that Orochimaru was behind the Nine-Tails' rampage, and Naruto was completely innocent.

Come to think of it, it's all my fault. If I hadn't spied on the girl, Orochimaru wouldn't have had the chance.

Jiraiya felt deeply ashamed whenever he thought of this.

Seeing Naruto's dejected state, he immediately stepped out of the shadows and decided to offer some words of comfort to his new grand-disciple.

When the guards saw Jiraiya suddenly appear, they were all surprised and quickly bowed and greeted him.

"Since ancient times, I have also passed away (the spirit of the master) Willow, also a great man."

"Yes, you've worked hard. Go and rest now. I have something to say to him."

"Yes."

I wonder what the acting Hokage wants to talk to that wretched fox spirit about.

But since it was an order, the guards didn't ask any more questions. They handed him the key to the cell and left.

This wasn't the first time Jiraiya had visited Naruto in prison.

After skillfully opening the cell with the key, Jiraiya picked up a small chair and sat down opposite Naruto.

"Naruto, I've told you many times, the responsibility this time is not yours. You were just used by Orochimaru."

Don't pay attention to their gossip; they're just ordinary ninjas who don't know the truth.

“…” Naruto remained silent as always, just like the previous times he had come.

Just as Jiraiya thought Naruto wouldn't pay attention to him this time and was about to continue speaking, Naruto spoke up.

His voice was very hoarse, like that of an elderly man.

"You lecherous immortal, even if what you say is true, I was being used."

This time it was Orochimaru, but will it be someone else next time?

I didn't feel anything that day; it was like I just took a nap.

When I woke up, you told me that most of Konoha had been destroyed, and that I had even killed the Third Hokage.

"What if I wake up next time and kill you, Kakashi-sensei, or any of my other friends in Konoha?"

Jiraiya remained silent, unsure how to respond.

Naruto continued speaking:

"It would have been better for me to die sooner rather than later. If my great-grandfather had killed me more than ten years ago, perhaps he wouldn't have had to die."

"What nonsense are you spouting, Naruto? You are not the demon fox; on the contrary, you are the hero who saved Konoha."

Naruto didn't believe his story and smiled wryly, gesturing to his bound hands.

"I have no idea which hero will be locked up and sent to prison."

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Chapter 161 Kakashi is seriously injured, and Mitokado Homura is terrified!

Jiraiya choked, unsure how to explain it to Naruto.

In the end, all the complex emotions that came to mind boiled down to just one sentence.

"Believe in yourself. You are Naruto Uzumaki, not the Nine-Tailed Fox."

However, Naruto seemed to revert to his withdrawn state afterward, and no matter how much Jiraiya tried to comfort and reassure him, he would no longer respond.

Having no other choice, Jiraiya changed the subject and told Naruto about the decision that the group had discussed in the office.

"Naruto, the elders and I have decided to send you to the battlefield where Konoha and Kumogakure are fighting."

If you truly cannot forgive yourself, then go to the battlefield and fight for Konoha.

Battlefield? Hidden Clouds?

Upon hearing these two words, a glimmer of light finally appeared in Naruto's eyes.

If he could kill enemies on the battlefield, wouldn't "570" be able to atone for some of his sins?

Thinking this, Naruto felt as if he had found an outlet, and his emotions immediately became agitated.

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"I'm going to the battlefield! I want to atone for Konoha and for the Third Hokage's sins!"

Jiraiya gently stroked Naruto's head with a bitter expression, correcting him as he said:

"You are innocent. It's all a misunderstanding. Once you return from the battlefield, I will tell you everything, including the identities of your parents."

When Naruto mentioned his parents, his eyes shone even brighter, strengthening his resolve to go to the battlefield and make a name for himself.

Naruto's feelings toward Kumogakure are somewhat complicated.

He hadn't forgotten the kind Raikage he'd met before the Chunin Exams began.

I can't understand why such an easy-going older brother would suddenly declare war on Konoha.

Having found an outlet for Naruto's emotions, Jiraiya prepared to leave.

Before leaving, Jiraiya told Naruto that Kakashi and Sasuke were also on the front lines in Kumogakure, and told him to follow the instructions of his team leader once he got there.

Naruto didn't respond, but silently kept those words in his heart.

But he soon realized something was wrong: why was Sakura not on the battlefield when only Kakashi and Sasuke were there?

But before he could ask any questions, Jiraiya had already left.

Konoha is still at a critical moment. He was only worried for a moment. Now that he has finished speaking, he must hurry back to the Hokage's office to handle official business and think about how to get out of the current predicament.

That evening, Mitokado Homura set off with 500 hastily assembled ninja, including Naruto.

Upon seeing this one of the culprits who caused Konoha's great loss of strength, the Konoha ninjas all had different expressions.

Those from the Nara, Akimichi, Yamanaka, and Aburame ninja clans were fortunate enough to know some inside information.

The other civilian ninjas were different, especially those who had lost family or friends; their gazes toward Naruto were filled with deep hatred.

Naruto noticed this, but didn't say anything to argue, just kept his head down and kept going.

Fortunately, after Mitokado Homura noticed these things, he specially brought Naruto to his side, which allowed some people to suppress their unusual emotions.

Due to the varying strengths of the supporting ninjas, it took Mitokado Homura and the others more than a day to reach the battlefield.

Once he arrived at the battlefield, Mitokado Homura realized that the situation there was even more dire than he had imagined.

"Reporting to Elder Mitomon, the Cloud Ninja launched another night attack on us last night."

Despite our best efforts, we still suffered heavy losses in the confrontation.

Currently, fewer than 2300 ninjas remain capable of fighting; most of the remaining ninjas have either died in battle or are severely wounded.

Upon hearing the report from the Nara clan ninjas who had come to welcome reinforcements, Mitokado Homura's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

It's only been a few days since the start of the battle, and the 3000-strong ninja army has already suffered losses of nearly a third of its strength!

What on earth happened to that brat from the Hatake family?!

Enraged, Mitokado Homura immediately inquired about Kakashi's whereabouts, wanting to hold him accountable.

But the Nara clan ninja simply shook his head and said in a low voice:

"Commander Hatake was seriously injured while covering our retreat, and Jonin Might Guy is currently acting as commander..."

Upon hearing that Kakashi was seriously injured, both Mitokado Homura and Naruto, who had come with him, felt a pang of anxiety.

Regardless of Kakashi's command abilities, he is undoubtedly a genius of Konoha and a pillar of Konoha's future in Mitokado Homura's heart. Naturally, no one wants to see him sacrifice himself.

As for Naruto, it goes without saying that Kakashi was his Jonin team leader. Although the two hadn't spent much time together, Naruto had already accepted him and didn't want him to die.

Before the two could inquire about Kakashi's situation in detail, the command tent was already in front of them.

Mitokado Homura suppressed his worries and followed the Nara clan ninja into the camp.

Lifting the curtain, one sees more than a dozen Jonin whose bodies are wrapped in bandages.

Before the stunned Mitokado Yan could react, he realized what was going on.

Matt Kai, leaning on his cane, excitedly stood up from his chair.

"Elder Yan, you've come at the perfect time. Please take over the command position. I'm really not cut out to be a commander."

"Kai, how did you get so badly injured? And what about the others? What exactly happened on the Cloud Village side?"

Upon hearing Mitokado Homura's question, the Jonin present all lowered their heads, their faces grim and their expressions dejected.

At this moment, a Nara clan ninja explained from the side:

"Last night's night raid was led by Killer, the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, personally.

His perfect Jinchūriki from Kumogakure is no match for us at all; Kakashi's injuries were thanks to him.

In the end, it was only when Vice Commander Guy opened the seventh gate of the Eight Gates that Killer Bee and the Cloud Village forces were forced to retreat.

Even so, the deputy commander was still injured by the side effects of the Eight Gates Formation and by Killer Bee.

Currently, it has temporarily lost its ability to fight.

"Sigh~"

Mitokado Yan couldn't help but gasp. "Just how bad is the situation on this battlefield? Even the commander and deputy commander have gone to the front line and been injured."

Judging from this, the 500 men I brought are far from enough.