Satoshi's eyes held confusion, shock, sorrow, and helplessness.
He really wanted to call the police.
Forget about teaching the Jinchuriki. He'd probably be targeted by the Anbu just for saying a few words to Naruto.
Satoshi gritted his teeth, deciding to go for it.
There was a chance of death if he tried, but if his strength wasn't enough, he would definitely die three years later.
He exhaled and walked over to Naruto. He picked up Naruto, who was still counting money, and headed towards the ramen shop.
"Hey?!"
Naruto struggled in mid-air. What did this strange white-haired person want?
He wasn't trying to steal the few coins he had, was he?
You're stealing a child's money? Are you even human?
Naruto clutched the coins tightly, ready to punch the white-haired robber twice at any moment.
Unexpectedly, the white-haired person didn't steal his coins but placed him on a stool at the ramen shop.
As soon as Satoshi let go, Naruto took off running.
But before he could take two steps, he heard Satoshi say to Teuchi, "Please give this kid a bowl of ramen, with triple char siu, and no bamboo shoots."
Teuchi chuckled and agreed, "Naruto seems to have good luck, meeting someone who wants to treat him to noodles."
After a brief moment of surprise, a smile appeared on Naruto's face.
This strange, handsome, white-haired person didn't seem to dislike him, and even offered to treat him to noodles.
And how did he know he didn't like bamboo shoots?
So he slowly shuffled back and plopped down next to Satoshi.
Naruto carefully put away his coins, then carefully asked Satoshi, "Strange big brother, may I ask who you are?"
"Someone who made a bit of unexpected money and wants to share it."
"Huh?"
Naruto thought the white-haired person in front of him might not be in the best mental state. But he also felt quite happy. At least he wouldn't tell him to get lost and avoid dirtying his clothes.
"Strange big brother, are you a ninja of the village?"
"Yes."
Satoshi pointed to the forehead protector on his head and said, "I'm a Chunin. That's a height you'll never reach in your life."
Naruto waved his fists, venting his inner dissatisfaction.
"I'm the man who's going to become Hokage in the future! Do you know what a Hokage is? The Hokage is the strongest person in this village."
While the two were arguing, Teuchi served the ramen.
As per Satoshi's request, the toppings were generous, piled up like a small mountain.
Naruto sniffed hard, his knuckles, clutching the coins, turning a bit white.
He looked at Teuchi, then at Satoshi. "Is this really for me?"
"Yes."
Satoshi handed Naruto a pair of chopsticks and said, "The Hokage also needs to eat."
After receiving an affirmative answer, Naruto was overjoyed, picking up his chopsticks and furiously battling the ramen. He ate as if he hadn't eaten for three days, soup splashing on his jacket, burning his tongue, but he wouldn't stop eating.
Satoshi, watching from the side, frowned, afraid he might even bite through the bowl.
Naruto ate while curiously observing Satoshi.
He wasn't very popular in the village, few people were willing to play with him. People who would actively treat him to noodles, like today, were even fewer.
"Strange big brother, you don't seem to dislike me."
Satoshi said, "Hmm... I'm someone who's going to become Hokage, how could I dislike a companion in the village?"
Naruto stopped eating, he understood. This strange big brother was competing with him for the position of Hokage.
He retorted, "Impossible, absolutely impossible! I'm the one who will become Hokage!"
Satoshi gently stroked Naruto's blonde hair and asked, "Then let me ask you, do you know how to become Hokage?"
This stumped Naruto, he only knew his wish was to become Hokage. But no one had told him what to do to become Hokage.
However, Naruto's little mind worked quickly, and he asked Satoshi with a wide grin, "So, strange big brother, how does one become Hokage?"
Satoshi thought seriously and said, "The Hokage needs to bear the hopes and recognition of everyone in the village, and gain everyone's approval."
"Also, don't call me strange big brother. My name is Satoshi."
"Oh."
Naruto responded, but clearly didn't understand.
"So, Satoshi-nii, how does one become Hokage?"
Now it was Satoshi's turn to get a headache.
Theoretically, if Naruto wrote an essay called "My Hokage Father," it would solve many problems. But it didn't seem quite appropriate right now.
It seemed he needed to rephrase the question in a simpler way.
He looked at Naruto and said, "The Hokage has to do things others can't. Can you do that?"
Naruto put down his chopsticks and nodded vigorously. "Of course."
"Like me, even though I have no one by my side, I never, ever cry."
After saying that, Naruto looked up at Satoshi and asked, "Does that count as being an excellent ninja?"
Satoshi's expression became serious. He stroked Naruto's blonde hair and said, word by word, "You are an excellent ninja."
[Naruto received your affirmation, becoming very happy. He has become more confident about becoming a great Hokage.]
[Mission Reward: Significantly reduced Chakra consumption when using Water Release.]
Having received Satoshi's affirmation, Naruto cheered up considerably.
He wiped his eyes and continued to bury his face in his noodles.
Soon, Naruto finished the last bite of his noodles.
He patted his round little belly and said, "It feels so good to be full."
Then he stood up and nodded to Satoshi in thanks.
"Thank you for the meal, Satoshi-nii. When my allowance comes in next month, I'll treat you to the best instant ramen."
"Mm." Satoshi nodded in agreement. "Go back and rest early."
"Okay, I'm going now, bye-bye."
Naruto happily hummed a tune, waved goodbye to Satoshi, and quickly disappeared around the corner.
It wasn't until Naruto's figure completely vanished that Satoshi retracted his gaze.
He sighed softly, then lowered his head to eat his now cold noodles.
From the moment he came into contact with Naruto, he had felt Chakra fluctuations from several directions.
'Besides Anbu, there are probably also Danzo's subordinates.'
Satoshi ate a few bites of noodles, then, after placing down a silver note, he stood up and walked in another direction.
After Satoshi left, two masked ninjas emerged from the shadows.
The white-haired ninja made a gesture, and the other, understanding, chased after Naruto in the direction he had left.
As for him, he followed Satoshi from a distance until he saw him enter the Uchiha clan compound before stopping.
A few minutes later, the other ninja met up with Kakashi at the agreed location.
"Kakashi-senpai, should we report this to Hokage-sama?"
Kakashi nodded as a matter of course. "I'll see Hokage-sama first thing tomorrow morning. You keep an eye on Satoshi's movements."
"Understood."
"Time's up, let's switch shifts."
On the other side, the door to Danzo's office was pushed open.
"Danzo-sama, the Uchiha clan has made a move."
Danzo, who had been drowsy, instantly widened his eyes. "Speak quickly."
When Danzo heard his subordinate say that a member of the Uchiha clan had contacted the Jinchuriki, Danzo could no longer contain his excitement. In his mind, he had already imagined a grand drama.
The inherently evil Uchiha clan, for some reason, became dissatisfied with Konoha. So they devised a very dangerous plan.
Following the example of Madara from back then, they would control Nine-Tails and use it as a weapon against Konoha.
If this plan succeeded, it would cause immense damage to Konoha.
Thinking of this, Danzo slammed his hand on the table.
"Prepare for action, capture the Uchiha."
Torune did not act upon hearing this command and appeared very hesitant.
"Danzo-sama, such a large-scale operation requires Hokage-sama's approval."
Danzo snorted coldly.
Hokage, Hokage, always Hokage.
The Hokage is effective in Konoha, but is he, the Hokage's assistant, not effective?
He really wasn't effective.
Forget it, he would endure for now.
Danzo snatched the scroll and stormed out the door.
"Danzo-sama, where are you going?"
"I'm going to report to the Hokage."
Torune was helpless. "Danzo-sama, it's so late, Hokage-sama is already asleep."
Danzo gritted his teeth in anger.
Always sleeping all day.
Hiruzen, at your age, how can you sleep so soundly?