"Good tea!" Tenten's pretty eyebrows twitched.
Then she looked at the little ones.
She noticed that everyone except Naruto-kun and Shikamaru was smiling rather stiffly.
She knew this would happen.
Subsequently, she took ice cubes and milk from the refrigerator.
"Then you guys can have milk tea."
She mixed it very quickly.
With one sip,
the girls all fell in love with the taste.
Choji's eyes lit up even more.
He hadn't expected such a sweet drink.
Naruto-kun smiled.
Then he said:
"Actually, the first time I saw the Fourth Hokage's picture, I felt like he had a deep connection to me."
"He saved the Village five years ago... I might have been born around that time."
"And I don't know who my parents are... So, my first thought went in that direction."
Upon hearing this,
the little ones all nodded.
"That's very possible." Shikamaru took a sip of the milk tea Tenten had just made, his eyes slightly bright.
"There are many suspicious points regarding the timing, and also the attitudes of the Uchiha and Hyuga clans."
"Also, even our parents' attitudes are very subtle."
"Yes, when Dad and Mom knew I was bringing meat to you, they first asked if Shikamaru was there, and then they gave it to me very readily, and they were very generous!" Choji added.
Ino thought for a moment and said, "Dad rarely shows his feelings, but Mom is very curious about Naruto-kun."
"But every time Dad stops her... No, I should say, they never discuss you in front of me."
"Naruto-kun... Naruto-kun... If Naruto-kun really is the Fourth Hokage's child... Then... Then why does everyone treat Naruto-kun like this?" Hinata stammered a bit when she got anxious.
However, it was clear that Hinata was much better than before.
Mainly because she had grown up under the loving care of her friends, she had also gained some confidence.
Of course, if Naruto-kun dared to smile only at her, she would still blush and turn into a Hime made of steam.
"So that's the part I can't figure out." Shikamaru frowned.
Naruto-kun took a deep breath, then smiled and said, "I probably know about this... But if I say it, you will..."
Before Naruto-kun could finish,
Hinata, using the excuse of returning the three-pronged kunai, clutched Naruto-kun's hand.
Smoke was already rising from her head.
"Naruto-kun... Naruto-kun!"
"Father said... I... I... I must listen carefully to Naruto-kun..."
Caw—
She reached her limit.
Hinata's eyes rolled back, overheated.
Tenten, quick as a flash, caught Hinata.
So hot!
This child... What exactly is this child so shy about?
However, just as Tenten was about to help Hinata stand upright,
Hinata suddenly opened her eyes and glanced at her.
Immediately after, her body went limp, and she fell straight towards Naruto-kun.
Ino Yamanaka: "Oh, Hinata, you've learned bad habits, haven't you?"
"No... I'm not... I didn't... It wasn't me!" Hinata stammered, her face turning bright red again.
"But, big sister, why do you seem to be doing it on purpose?" Hanabi said.
Hinata curled her toes forcefully.
"Hanabi, you're being a little uncute."
"What?" Hanabi blinked.
At the same time,
within the Sealing Space,
Kurama frowned deeply.
"How did so much time pass, and this fox still hasn't shown its face?"
"Could it be... Idiot!"
"Black-Framed Naruto is clearly not a fool!"
"Why does he keep competing with him, constantly interfering with his Chakra?"
"And because the interference has little effect, he gets exasperated and doesn't pull Black-Framed Naruto in to communicate!"
The Nine-Tailed was truly upset.
However, it was only speaking from a position of ease.
If their roles were reversed, it would also constantly secretly compete with Black-Framed Naruto.
How could I, the mighty Nine-Tailed, not even be able to control a little brat?
Huh?!
This brat can actually cultivate steadily even while this fox is interfering with his Chakra?!
What an uncle can endure, an aunt cannot!
The little ones: "..."
Hinata, your acting needs improvement.
Everyone saw through it.
Sakura's small mouth pouted slightly, a little envious.
But Ino was constantly watching her, so she had no chance.
As a result, Hinata got there first.
"Ahem."
Naruto-kun coughed twice.
After helping Hinata stand upright, he tapped her little head.
"Good girl, let's talk this matter through first."
"Mm..." Hinata's face was red, a little embarrassed.
But she couldn't suppress the corners of her mouth.
Tenten watched with amazement, 'This handsome boy's charm is really something.'
Looking at it this way... being handsome seems to be useful; it can be a meal ticket.
"This matter is related to the Third Hokage."
"In the future, I will take revenge on all of them... My wrath has never diminished."
"If I really am the child of the Fourth Hokage... the child of a hero who died to protect Konoha."
Whoosh—
Naruto-kun took a deep breath.
He didn't continue speaking.
Upon hearing this news, all the little ones' eyes widened.
Although they could vaguely guess that Naruto-kun seemed very wary of the Third Hokage,
they had not expected that the culprit who caused Naruto-kun to suffer such a fate was actually that kind and benevolent Hokage-sama!
The atmosphere suddenly became eerie.
Naruto-kun didn't dwell on this topic for long.
Ultimately, his small group was still too weak.
Naruto-kun didn't want them to stand with him at this time.
No one could guarantee what would happen in the future.
Even though Naruto-kun was confident, in the current situation, he genuinely didn't want his friends to worry because of him, or for them to fall into danger, or for their families behind them to be targeted because of him.
'This is a choice... pros and cons... As time goes on, the bonds will deepen... The connections between people will become more frequent...'
Naruto-kun vaguely felt that he had grasped some obscure information in his mind.
And this,
directly confused everyone in the Ninja World.
Five years old?
Is this something a five-year-old child can comprehend?
Oh my goodness!
Senju Tobirama's breathing became rapid.
Orochimaru was a step ahead of him.
Orochimaru: "Fantastic~! Truly fantastic~!"
Orochimaru excitedly licked his dry lips.
Then he looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Orochimaru: "Hiruzen-sensei, what a pity!"
Orochimaru: "If you had chosen to be honest from the start, and treated Naruto-kun as your own child... No, no, no, just as you promised Kushina in her dying wishes, to truly take care of Naruto-kun."
Orochimaru: "This child would absolutely not disappoint you!"
Orochimaru: "Black-Framed Naruto has never changed; he still possesses that fervent, moving innocent heart!"
Orochimaru: "..."
From this moment on!
The Ninja World's first Black-Framed Naruto fanboy—was born!