As expected of Minato-sensei's child.
Kakashi nodded inwardly.
Looking at it this way, it's no wonder Hinata actively gave Naruto medicine before; it seems the feelings were already sown in their childhood.
Kakashi habitually reached into his pocket.
However, the moment his hand touched 'Icha Icha Paradise,' Kushina's words echoed in his mind.
He shook his head helplessly.
Taking a deep breath, as if making a major decision, he thought, "I shouldn't read this kind of thing anymore... I'll look for some good books of a similar genre later."
Because of the Hyuga Clan incident, Hiruzen Sarutobi was once again denounced.
It seemed the deeper they dug, the more inexplicable actions came to light.
Hiruzen Sarutobi had learned his lesson and was playing dead somewhere again.
No matter how Orochimaru tried to provoke him, he remained silent, as if deaf and mute.
Jiraiya spoke up for Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Well, while denouncing Hiruzen Sarutobi, they also cursed him.
The Konoha villagers' eyes widened.
Clearly, they had never imagined that such matters would involve Hiruzen Sarutobi.
The strongest Hokage... why would he bow to a mere Hidden Cloud Village?
Were there such hidden circumstances in the events of that year?
So, the phrase 'died to protect the Village' can be used like that?
As time passed, these foolish villagers seemed less resolute than at first.
Conversely, the fear of Konoha in the hearts of the other Four Great Ninja Villages was continuously diminishing.
The so-called 'First Ninja Village' seemed to be nothing special.
Thus, a group of people began shouting that Konoha's Third Hokage was not wrong.
They supported him to continue as Hokage, preferably forever.
Buzz—
It didn't keep everyone waiting long.
The scene appeared on the black-framed large screen.
["It's getting late, I should go."]
[Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly stood up.]
[Looking at the young Naruto, who showed a longing expression, he smiled contentedly.]
[The purpose of his visit this time was to plant a seed called the Will of Fire in young Naruto's heart.]
[This seed would be very resilient; once planted, it would take root in the heart.]
[No matter how harsh the environment, the seed would remain alive.]
[He only needed to water it at intervals, and in the future, it would surely grow into a towering tree.]
[Of course, this was all Hiruzen Sarutobi's belief, and the Will of Fire seed, in his hands, indeed possessed such power.]
[The compassionate Hokage-sama could always rescue those children from dire situations.]
[As for where the dire situations came from, there was no need to ask.]
[Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi turn his back, hands clasped behind him, in the posture of a wise man, young Naruto's azure eyes flashed with a hint of disdain.]
[But he still suppressed the disgust in his heart, stood up, and waved to Hiruzen Sarutobi.]
["Goodbye, Hokage Old Man."]
["Hehe." Hiruzen Sarutobi's old face showed a smile as radiant as a chrysanthemum.]
["Don't forget my two thousand Ryo."]
[Hiruzen Sarutobi: "..."]
[Before long, Hiruzen Sarutobi left.]
[Young Naruto sat before the bonfire, watching the fiercely burning flames.]
[After he felt the gaze of the Anbu Ninja behind him disappear, he murmured, "The Fox Demon... is it living inside me?"]
["If you can hear me, tell me, do you have the power to make my strength surpass that Old Man and even lord over the entire Village?"]
Buzz—
[Within the Seal Space.]
[In the dark sewer.]
[Behind the sealing cage.]
[The originally pitch-black cage suddenly glowed with a dazzling red light.]
[A pair of huge fox eyes slowly opened, like bright lamps in the night.]
Mei Terumī: "Is that the Nine-Tailed?"
Sakura Haruno: "Yes, that's the feeling... such a terrifying feeling..."
Rock Lee: "Is this the monster sealed inside Naruto? It looks so strong!"
Senju Hashirama: Wait, I've had a question since the beginning... Can this thing really cause so many deaths and trigger this series of events?
Senju Tobirama: Big Brother!
Senju Hashirama: Hahaha~ My apologies, my apologies.
Uchiha Madara: It's just a small pet; this Ninja World now acts as if it's never seen anything before.
Uchiha Izuna: Big Brother... you too.
Uchiha Madara: Hmph, a pet, called and dismissed at will.
Kurama: "Shut up! Uchiha Madara, you just wait! Black-Framed Naruto will definitely beat you to death!"
Ino Yamanaka: "Wow? It's a living Nine-Tailed! By the way, isn't Uchiha Madara already dead?"
Nine-Tailed: "..."
"Kurama?"
"Pfft—"
Naruto blinked, then couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"Stupid brat, your name is even funnier!" the Nine-Tailed said, clearly annoyed.
[The seal was only three years old and couldn't permeate too much Chakra.]
[So, within the Seal Space, the Nine-Tailed could only close its eyes again.]
['To seal this fox inside a brat... Damn Fourth Hokage!']
['But then again, this brat doesn't resemble Mito or Kushina at all... Hehe, it won't be long before this fox breaks through the seal!']
['Konoha?']
[Many unpleasant images flashed through the Nine-Tailed's mind.]
[Then, it slowly inhaled, drawing up the water on the ground.]
["Might as well destroy it."]
[At the same time, in the back mountains, not far from where young Naruto was, Hiruzen Sarutobi stopped.]
["Any abnormalities?"]
["Hokage-sama, there are no abnormalities, and no one from the Root Organization has appeared again!"]
["Good, I understand. You continue to watch him." Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand, and the Anbu Ninja kneeling before him quickly assented, then instantly vanished.]
[Hiruzen Sarutobi also walked towards the Village.]
["His emotions are stable, but his guard is very high... However, when faced with curses and insults, he occasionally experiences 'rages' that are difficult to control."]
["Perhaps I can teach him the Chakra Refining Technique early."]
["The Uzumaki Clan's physique, even at this age, can easily replenish the Chakra needed for the seal."]
[For a Jinchuriki, losing emotional control is a very dangerous situation.]
[Hiruzen Sarutobi naturally couldn't let it continue.]
[However, he was still a bit uneasy about letting young Naruto learn Chakra refining methods so early.]
["I'll observe him for a while longer."]
[As his words fell, Hiruzen Sarutobi's figure disappeared into the night.]
Sizzle sizzle—
[Watching the flickering firelight, young Naruto stood up.]
[That familiar feeling of being watched had returned.]
[Young Naruto wasn't disappointed that he didn't get a response from the 'Fox Demon.']
[He had been trying to communicate these past few days.]
[But without exception, there was no response.]
[Young Naruto gradually got used to it, but most of the time, after confirming no one was watching him, he would silently ask a question.]
['Books... many books record past events.']
['That Old Man must know a lot, but he won't easily let me know... Next time I meet him, I need to act well, try to gain his trust... then take the opportunity to ask.']
[So, how to gain the Third Old Man's trust?]
[Young Naruto pondered as he walked towards home.]
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