Chapter 135
Idealism is abundant, reality is cruel.
In the following days, no matter how hard Naruto tried, he couldn't convince Sakyo to let him sneak into her room again.
Sakyo's stance was very clear: the first time happened because she had promised Naruto one thing, so she agreed.
After that, no matter how beautifully Naruto spoke, Sakyo wasn't moved at all.
Worth mentioning: these past few days, Naruto hadn't transformed into the young Fourth Hokage's appearance. Instead, he moved around in his true form.
This was permitted by Kakashi.
Kakashi believed that with Naruto's strength, it was unlikely for any enemy to pose a fatal threat to him.
Therefore, there was no need to make Naruto hide anymore.
…
At noon, the group appeared at Konoha's main gate.
The gate-guarding ninjas didn't stop them—they simply let them pass.
The moment they entered the gate, the system notification rang in Naruto's ears.
"Ding~ Final beginner period mission issued: Please train as many ninjutsu as possible. There is no limit to the difficulty of the ninjutsu. Time limit: two months. After two months, the system will issue corresponding rewards based on the number of ninjutsu the host has trained."
"Ding~ Reminder: Ninjutsu the host has already trained will also count toward mission progress."
"Ding~ Reminder: Current mission progress: 4/5"
Naruto listened seriously to the system prompts in his mind, but he didn't communicate directly with the system.
Because right now, he had to go see the Third Hokage.
The Konoha jinchūriki had suddenly disappeared without a word and even knocked out the ANBU monitoring him—this matter had to be explained in person to the Third Hokage.
Sakyo, on the other hand, was very relaxed. After returning to the village, she headed straight home without stopping.
She didn't even say goodbye to Naruto… and Naruto knew exactly why.
As for Little Black, after saying goodbye to Sakura and Ino, she followed Sakyo away.
Sakura and Ino also headed home together.
The ANBU squad led by Kakashi disbanded on the spot. Even Gai planned to go home and rest first before looking for Kakashi again.
In short—everyone went back to their own homes and mothers. Party's over.
So only three people remained on the scene.
Kakashi, Naruto, and Tsurugi Fubuki!
Tsurugi Fubuki curiously observed the sights of Konoha and couldn't help saying: "As expected of Konoha Ninja Village."
Bustling pedestrians and ninjas everywhere on the streets.
Clearly, Konoha's power had far exceeded Tsurugi Fubuki's imagination.
Tsurugi Fubuki was like a curious baby entering the city for the first time—interested in everything.
After all, in the ninja world, every country's technology level, ninja strength, customs… etc., varied greatly.
So Tsurugi Fubuki's reaction wasn't strange.
The three walked deeper into Konoha until they entered the Hokage Building.
At this point, Tsurugi Fubuki started getting nervous. She tugged Naruto's sleeve and quietly asked: "Hey, kid, what kind of person is your Hokage?"
Naruto glanced back at Tsurugi Fubuki and immediately understood what she was worried about.
If this had been Fūka Natsunami, what would Tsurugi Fubuki's fate have been?
Needless to say—straight to death!
So Tsurugi Fubuki began worrying about her own future.
Naruto smiled at Tsurugi Fubuki: "The Hokage is a lecherous old geezer. Almost no good points, tons of flaws. Someone like you—loli with huge… uh… basically the type our Hokage likes most."
Naruto's words instantly made Tsurugi Fubuki turn pale, extremely nervous.
She had already decided—if this so-called Hokage really was like what Naruto said,
then Tsurugi Fubuki would rather crash her head into something and die on the spot than let an old man succeed.
That would be way too disgusting!
However, Tsurugi Fubuki didn't notice.
Kakashi, walking at the very back, looked helplessly at Naruto slandering the Hokage.
But Kakashi didn't say anything—after all, they were almost at the Hokage's office.
If nothing unexpected happened, the Hokage's second sentence would be: Good work, Kakashi. Go back and rest well.
They reached the Hokage's office. Naruto pushed open the door and walked in.
However…
Naruto actually saw Jiraiya lounging lazily on a recliner by the window, while the Third Hokage sat at his desk reading documents.
"Emm… Jiraiya actually came back?"
Naruto muttered quietly, then lazily said: "I'm back."
Sarutobi Hiruzen put down the documents, carefully examined Naruto's condition, saw nothing unusual, and breathed a sigh of relief: "Mm."
As for Tsurugi Fubuki next to Naruto, Sarutobi Hiruzen subconsciously ignored her.
Kakashi stepped forward and handed over the mission report he had prepared.
Sarutobi Hiruzen took it and said to Kakashi: "Good work, Kakashi. Go back and rest well."
"Yes! Lord Hokage."
Kakashi thought to himself: Missed one word, huh?
After Kakashi left, Sarutobi Hiruzen turned his gaze to Jiraiya beside him.
Jiraiya understood and stood up, stretching lazily: "So you're Uzumaki Naruto?"
Naruto met Jiraiya's old face—with two red tear marks painted on it—with dead-fish eyes: "Who are you?"
Honestly, Naruto didn't want any interaction with Jiraiya.
He had already gotten used to living alone.
One person was great!
Go wherever he wanted whenever he wanted. Today chat about life with Sakyo, tomorrow tease cute little Hinata, the day after that discipline some brat—this life was simply too comfortable!
Jiraiya flung his white hair, struck a very bizarre pose, and loudly introduced himself: "Then~ Allow this immortal to introduce himself!"
"I am… the famous~ one of the Legendary Sannin! The Toad Sage Jiraiya is me!"
Naruto: "…"
Tsurugi Fubuki: "…"
Naruto looked at Jiraiya expressionlessly without speaking.
Tsurugi Fubuki did the same, but she felt a sense of life being hopeless. This Konoha… how were there so many weirdos????
Was her next fate really death?
But… looking at that old man over there, he seemed pretty kind. Was he really a deeply hidden lecher like the yellow-haired kid said?
The atmosphere became extremely awkward for a moment. Jiraiya slowly dropped his silly pose and said: "Starting today, I'm your guardian."
Naruto: "Get lost."
Jiraiya and Sarutobi Hiruzen: "…"
"Hah? How can a child swear? Looks like I've been too neglectful of you!"
"Come with me! Today I'm going to discipline you on behalf of Minato!"
Jiraiya was shocked by Naruto's words, his eyes rolling back as he shouted angrily.
Suddenly… Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was reading documents, urgently spoke: "Jiraiya! Stop!"
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