In Konoha, Naruto lies down

Even so, the truth will eventually be revealed. By then, Konoha will be in a passive position under the attack of the other four major ninja villages.

If things go wrong, the Sand Village that just signed a friendly agreement with Konoha will also be in trouble.

The more he thought about it, the worse Mitomonen felt. Tsunade's words that he was still a child completely ignited his anger. You call a tailed beast Jinchūriki a child?

"Godaime, where do you put the interests of the village? There are more children in the village. If Konoha falls into war, the fate of those children will be even more miserable."

Mitomon En said with a heavy face, "The Hidden Cloud Village has always been restless, and the Hidden Rock Village is also targeting Konoha. War is not just talk, it may become a reality at any time."

The atmosphere in the meeting room suddenly became tense, and Danzo's face was stern. The others seemed to be blaming Naruto, but in reality, they were putting pressure on Tsunade.

"Hey!"

Naruto's sudden laughter broke the low-pressure atmosphere, which immediately made Mito Menyan a little unhappy.

"why are you laughing?"

"What am I laughing at?" Naruto showed a look of astonishment and asked, "What do you think I am laughing at? I am laughing at the lack of wisdom and incompetence of everyone here."

"What did you say?" Mizuto Menyan's patience is also limited.

"Hasn't what I said been clear enough?" Naruto said after glancing around, "Has Konoha become so rotten? Just because the Nine-Tails disappeared, it seems like Konoha is going to collapse."

"The purpose of the Shodaime capturing the Nine-Tails was to suppress and seal it, but what about now? The Nine-Tails is out of control and you can't suppress it, and in the end you have to put the blame on the Jinchūriki."

"Since Konoha can't control the Nine-Tails, wouldn't it be better for it to leave? What's the point of keeping it? You keep saying it's for the villagers of Konoha, but why is it hard to say."

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Utane Koharu asked with a serious face.

"I'm not talking nonsense." Naruto's attitude also became tougher. He glanced at Tsunade. Tsunade didn't look at him, so he continued.

"I've been wanting to say this for a long time. Whoever wants to be the Jinchūriki can be the Jinchūriki. If you have the guts, capture the Nine-Tails and find another Jinchūriki. Or try to make me bow my head."

"Kill me if you dare. Don't treat me like a child. Aren't you good at forcing heroes to death? Try it again and tell everyone in Konoha that this is the fate of Konoha heroes and this is the fate of the descendants of Konoha heroes."

Naruto stared intently at Danzo and the two advisors, "I just don't understand. Why do you ask me to be kind and make sacrifices?"

"You are just doing what you think is right. You don't care about the life or death of the Jinchūriki. You keep calling him a Jinchūriki. Who is the Jinchūriki?"

He grew increasingly angry as he spoke. A thick, fiery red chakra appeared behind Naruto, revealing the shadow of a fiery red fox. Suddenly, everyone in the conference room suddenly stood up.

Damn, it's the Nine-Tailed Fox!

Only Naruto and the four top brass were still sitting, their faces serious.

"Don't be surprised. Just because the Nine-Tailed Fox ran away doesn't mean I can't use my power." He said in a deep voice, "You are afraid of the Nine-Tailed Fox, but I am not. I can do what you can't do."

"What are you, a Jinchūriki?"

Chapter 221 Reason is a good thing

"Arrogant!" Mizuto Menyan couldn't bear it anymore and scolded.

This was the first time someone dared to speak rudely in such an occasion. Even the former Uchiha clan had to swallow their anger when facing the top leaders.

Could a mere tailed beast jinchūriki be more troublesome than the unruly Uchiha?

The problem is, it is indeed more difficult.

He glanced at Mitomon Yan, frowned in dissatisfaction, and coughed.

"So what? If you are dissatisfied with me, Mr. Advisor, you can complain to the Hokage's office after the meeting. As the head of the Uzumaki clan, I will handle it properly."

He was the one who acted like a hooligan, and now he is the one who should be reasonable.

"You!" Mizutomon En was choked for a moment. It was so shameless, just like... the fifth generation.

"What clan leader? Are you the clan leader based on just you?" Utane Koharu expressed her dissatisfaction, and the other junior executives in the meeting room did not dare to say a word.

When gods fight, it's best to watch from the sidelines and not act rashly. After all, the fifth generation remained silent, but his eyes would occasionally sweep over the crowd.

This feeling was so terrifying, as if they were being watched by the Supreme God, making them tremble with fear.

"A clan leader of one man?" Naruto asked as he shifted to make himself more comfortable in the soft chair.

"I'm not used to your tone, as if I'm an alien sitting here. But I'm sure you're not used to it either, after all, you can tolerate a nameless tool speaking so arrogantly here."

"You're still acting so arrogantly. I'm now one of the higher-ups, the leader of the Uzumaki clan, and you think I'm insignificant, just the leader of one person. Do you have to make a move and bring me into conflict before you acknowledge me?"

Utane Koharu didn't say anything, her cloudy eyes just stared at him, emitting a chill.

Naruto always kept in mind what Tsunade said: status is never gained by reputation, but by force.

He also knew that Tsunade had done her best to help him get a pass to the top. Now that he didn't have the Nine-Tails, he had to show his true ability to consolidate his position in the top.

The higher-ups wanted a Jinchūriki with a false title, and exploited him in the name of Konoha. In essence, they still regarded him as a gift from the Nine-Tails.

Compared to the Nine-Tailed Fox, the name Uzumaki Naruto has no value, and the top management doesn't even look at him seriously.

Releasing a fictitious title of a high-ranking official was like throwing out a piece of candy in exchange for the Jinchūriki's obedience. In their opinion, this deal was probably a good deal.

But no one expected that Naruto was no longer the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

All the compromises made by the top management were made under the premise that Naruto was the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. But now that all the premises have disappeared, the top management will not give him a good face.

It was unwise for Naruto to choose to self-destruct at this moment. But if he really endured at this moment, then Tsunade's advice would be in vain.

Who do they think they are? Of course there are powerful people like Danzo in the upper echelons.

However, this is a world ruled by power. The advisor was too embarrassed to serve the village, and Danzo was unlikely to lose his mind in a fit of anger.

In front of this group of old foxes, he had to show his edge in order to sit firmly in this position. Tsunade got him a ticket to the top, but she didn't say that he could only be a figurehead.

If the key to Naruto's qualification to enter this meeting room before was the Nine-Tails, then now, it is his own strength that makes his value manifest.

The power separated from the tailed beasts is just the tip of the iceberg of all his power.

In the conference room.

Most of the unfamiliar junior executives stood up subconsciously, only Naruto and the four senior executives sat calmly in their chairs. Tsunade's eyes were not on him, but through him to look at the group of junior executives.

Today's meeting was a routine matter, and most of the Hokage's direct subordinates did not show up.

Everyone's eyes turned to the four adults, the backbone of Konoha.

The atmosphere was dark and oppressive, and every junior executive looked at Naruto with eyes filled with fear and apprehension. Without the tailed beasts, could he still use their power?

Has it become a monster? Has it merged?

"Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap!"

As the situation became tense, a few slow rounds of applause began to emanate from the Hokage. Neither Danzo nor the two advisors were inclined to speak, as joining in the conversation would be a loss of face.

It's okay to argue with Tsunade, even if it's with other junior officials, but arguing with juniors is a losing proposition. It doesn't matter how awkward the situation is, because the kid is Tsunade's, and she will mediate.

That's right, Tsunade will take action.

Thinking it was about time, she stood up and clapped her hands in a fake manner. The woman was very good at acting, smiling with a fake smile.

Naruto didn't look at her expression, but stared into her eyes, seeing a hint of dissatisfaction. Suddenly, his heart skipped a beat, and he thought to himself, it's over, he will die after the meeting is over.

"Konoha needs a new generation of strength. Let's put the matter of the Nine-Tails aside for now. Since one of our senior leaders, Uzumaki Naruto, has the ability to take on the responsibility, it will be a good thing for the village."

"I am very pleased. Kakashi has also taken on the responsibility of being the captain of the Anbu at this age. I hope to see..."

Tsunade's words were all about the interests of the village, and she tied Kakashi and Naruto together. She was talking about the village, but she couldn't stop talking about the Hokage's direct lineage.

Tsunade skillfully brushed off the conflict, and in the process, she also emphasized Kakashi's presence. With a wave of her hand, Tsunade hastily ended the meeting.

........

The crowd dispersed and the conference room was empty.

"Come here." Tsunade waved at Naruto, and everything became quiet.

Naruto was no longer as arrogant as before and walked over obediently. He didn't dare to look around and stood there with his head lowered.

"How long have you been hiding this from me?"

"Not long, maybe a few months." Naruto looked like an old man caught cheating with his wife, his face pale.

Even if Tsunade asked him about the Kyuubi's whereabouts and the whole story, he wouldn't have been so nervous. But when she asked him how long he had been hiding it from her, that was it. It became a matter of principle.

"Not long? A few months is not long enough?" Tsunade sat on the soft chair, her body thin and plump, her white jade-like hands drooping on the table.

Dongdong, she knocked on the table twice out of habit, and Naruto's back straightened instantly.

"Why didn't you tell me earlier?" Tsunade's face was gloomy and she seemed really angry. Looking at the tall boy in front of her, she felt complicated for a moment.

"Well... the Nine-Tailed Fox disappeared suddenly, and I don't quite understand why myself." Naruto said somewhat embarrassedly. He couldn't tell everything.

The Nine-Tailed Fox had indeed disappeared, and as for the fact that it was hidden in a foxhound, he could just pretend he didn't know. Even if he was accidentally exposed, he could just blame the Nine-Tailed Fox.

He knew Tsunade didn't like beating around the bush, so he apologized honestly.

"I should have said it earlier, not until now."

Hearing this, Tsunade frowned slightly and sank halfway into the soft chair. She was not very satisfied with Naruto's answer, but she still suppressed her temper and said.

"Don't hide anything from me. If you think you can handle it, that's fine. If you can't handle it, don't force yourself."

After saying this, without waiting for Naruto to answer, Tsunade left on the crisp sound of her high heels.

Suddenly, Naruto was the only one left in the huge conference room. Thinking about Tsunade's words, his brows raised. This time, things had gotten really bad, and he was really getting emotional.

Fortunately, he didn't think too much about it and just did what he had to do with a thick face.

He slapped the task application on the task collection area and said with a cough.

"I want to insert myself into this mission."

The person in charge of the mission management department was a little old man wearing glasses as thick as the bottom of a beer bottle. He was so angry at Naruto's arrogant behavior that he almost had a seizure.

"This is a mission that will begin tomorrow and it's against the rules," said the old man.

Naruto frowned, staring at the little old man dressed like a Dibai royalty, and said with some dissatisfaction.

"Rules are made by people, so why can't they be changed?"

"It can't be changed."

"Ok?"

"No, I mean this rule was set by the Fifth Hokage." The old man had obviously also participated in the meeting just now, and was obviously a little scared.

The Jinchūriki in front of him was no longer an ordinary Jinchūriki. He could still use his power without the tailed beast. In short, he had become an existence that could not be looked directly at.

The high-ranking officials who only have power are not scary. What is scary is those high-ranking officials who are powerful and stand at the top. They are like the four pillars of Konoha, looking down on everything.

Naruto has now half a foot in the ranks of the top four. Why half a foot? Because his strength is there, but his reputation is not enough. Unless he saves the world, there is no chance of becoming Hokage.

Fortunately, his ambition is not to become Hokage, but to enjoy the flowers and play with legs.

To put it simply, the fact that he was alive in this body was a tragedy, a mere symbol of justice. The good qualities that were imposed on him were beautiful, but he was not the real Naruto after all, and these good qualities made him extremely disgusted.

Tsunade wanted him to face the world positively. She wanted to bring him to the bustling streets, pull more people in, and connect him with Naruto.

The top leaders hope that he will be mindless, completely loyal to the village, sweep across the major ninja villages, and become a deterrent humanoid weapon.

But what he wanted was to sweep all the girls from the major ninja villages and intimidate the young women in the ninja world. His ideals started to go astray from here, and it was destined that Naruto would find it difficult to align with the ideas of the top management.

Although it was just a joke, he really hadn't thought about choosing a specific life to live. The path he took was almost beyond everyone's expectations, even Tsunade.

He has his own way of living. If he really encounters a hurdle that he can't overcome, then he'll add some dark blue!

"The rules set by the Fifth Hokage do not allow sudden changes to missions. If adjustments must be made, she must personally review them." The old man added with some guilt.

"Wait." Naruto threw down a sentence, grabbed the task application form, and went to go through procedural justice.

Chapter 222 The Beautiful Little Ino

Naruto took two steps at a time and climbed up the stairs to the top floor of the Hokage Building. Then he slowed down his pace and carefully moved to the door of the Hokage's office and took a peek inside.

Tsunade was working, and judging from her expression, she wasn't in a good mood.

At the door, Naruto was still hesitating whether to go in. Shizune looked at Naruto with his butt sticking out and peeping in the corridor with confusion, and couldn't help but ask.

"Naruto, you..."

Okay, now I have to go in.

In the Hokage's office, Shizune came in and delivered some documents before leaving. Tsunade raised her head and frowned at Naruto in front of her, and asked unhappily.

"What's the matter?"