Orochimaru: "I'll bet Black-framed Naruto-kun guessed correctly."
Orochimaru: "It's indeed Danzo and Teacher Sarutobi's usual style."
Orochimaru: "I just wonder what hidden circumstances are involved."
On the other side.
Inside the Root Organization's underground base.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression was somewhat grim.
He seemed to realize something.
He turned to look at his close friend.
His close friend's face was calm, seemingly unaffected by the black-framed large screen's images.
Or perhaps... he didn't care about what Black-Framed Naruto was about to discover.
Even if it was known, what then?
In Danzo Shimura's view.
As long as he became Hokage in the future.
All problems would cease to be problems.
Black marks?
Very simple, just brainwash them a few more times.
And all the good things he had done during his time in the darkness of konoha.
Some things that couldn't be whitewashed would just be hidden.
Anyway, as long as it wasn't mentioned, no one would know.
As for those who knew... get rid of them, or forcibly bring them back to the Root Organization for forced brainwashing.
Finally, just seal away any historical documents that recorded such things.
Who would know that their beloved Hokage was once the darkness of konoha?
"Damn fox demon!"
Moegi froze in place for a few seconds.
Then she cursed loudly.
"Hmm?!"
In an instant, everyone's attention was focused on Moegi and Naruto.
Naruto slowly retracted his hand.
Shikamaru gave him a helpless glance.
Then he turned to look at Moegi.
"This is troublesome... breaking the prohibition, are you planning to..."
Before Shikamaru could finish, Moegi turned and ran.
"That guy... didn't she even send a love letter to Naruto?" Ino was about to get angry, but seeing Moegi, the words caught in her throat.
"It's fine, let's go home first." Naruto smiled, urging them to leave.
Since Naruto said so, the rookie 9 naturally wouldn't object.
At this moment, everyone's attention was on Naruto.
Even the Anbu Ninja and Root Organization Ninja hiding in the shadows were the same.
By the time they reacted.
Moegi had already used the crowd to cover her tracks and disappeared without a trace.
For the rookie 9.
Such things were actually quite common.
Of course, that was since they started walking with Naruto.
"Naruto."
Shikamaru clasped his hands behind his head, glancing at Naruto, who had walked to the back of the group at some point.
Facing Shikamaru's questioning gaze, Naruto's lips curved slightly, revealing his signature gentle smile.
"Honestly... it's too troublesome, I don't want to deal with it... you be careful."
Shikamaru withdrew his gaze.
How could he not guess what Naruto was going to do?
But since Naruto had decided, he wouldn't stop him.
Among the rookie 9, besides Hinata, who usually sparred with Naruto, Shikamaru was the one who 'understood' Naruto's strength the most.
The Ninja Academy had just finished its exams.
Konoha was still quite lively today.
the rookie 9 chatted and laughed.
At a street corner.
The feeling of being monitored, which had completely vanished after leaving school, was confirmed.
Naruto formed a hand seal with one hand.
Bang——
After a puff of white smoke, Naruto's main body disappeared from the spot.
A Shadow Clone followed the rookie 9 home.
With Shikamaru covering for him, the rookie 9 didn't notice anything.
As for passersby, Naruto's speed was too fast for the naked eye to see clearly, and even if they did see something, they would feel bewildered.
On the other side.
On Konoha's most bustling street.
Various shouts and arguments mingled together.
A small figure quickly weaved through the crowd.
After a good while of weaving, the small figure disappeared.
Kazematsuri Moegi was panting incessantly.
She had run with almost all her might the entire way.
She was now at her limit.
However, just then.
Whoosh——
"Ah...?!"
A three-pronged kunai appeared at her feet.
The sudden three-pronged kunai startled her, and she instinctively wanted to scream.
But the moment she opened her mouth.
She found herself enveloped in a warm embrace, her small mouth covered by a large hand.
It's over!
Kazematsuri Moegi's nose stung.
Her heart was filled with despair.
She didn't know what was happening, she only knew that the handsome senior Naruto wouldn't lie to her.
She had somehow fallen into danger, and Senior Naruto was warning her.
'Sorry... Senior Naruto, I couldn't hold on until you arrived...'
Moegi closed her eyes in despair.
'Mom...'
"It's me." Naruto said softly.
At this moment, Moegi had completely lost her previous appearance.
Her peculiar hairstyle was gone.
Her hair fell naturally, almost making Naruto not recognize her.
Hmm... honestly, this little girl looks better with a normal hairstyle.
Senior Naruto?!
Kazematsuri Moegi's delicate body trembled.
Then she opened her eyes, and what came into view was that handsome face that had always appeared in her mind and dreams recently.
In her excitement.
Gulp——
The atmosphere suddenly became awkward.
Naruto wasn't surprised, though.
Whoosh——
The next instant, Naruto vanished from the spot, carrying Kazematsuri Moegi.
After a few breaths.
Anbu Ninja arrived first.
"Gone?"
"We can't lose her."
"Or maybe we shouldn't continue, let's pick someone else, this kid seems a bit off."
"Besides, if the Third Hokage finds out what we're doing..."
"At a time like this, what are you even saying?"
"Didn't you see the Root Organization guys following so closely?"
"That kid has Senju blood flowing in her veins, we can earn more from her."
"Don't worry, even if the Clan Leader finds out afterwards, at most he'll just give us a verbal warning."
"It's not easy to find a big fish like that kid now."
"..."
The few discussed for a while, then decided to split up to search for Kazematsuri Moegi.
Not long after they left, the Root Organization Ninja also found the place.
"Traces left by Anbu."
"These people are here again."
"The Captain is quite concerned about that kid, keep looking."
"Anbu won't let us act prematurely until things reach that point."
"Right, then let's find her before Anbu does, and just take her away. The Captain will take responsibility for everything."
Whoosh——
After clearing their traces, the Root Organization Ninja also left.
After both groups of people had left.
Not far away, a figure slowly emerged.
It was the Shadow Clone left by Naruto.
'Is the targeting of the Senju still not over even now?'
'Could it be the Old Thing?'
'No, a lot of information can be gathered from the conversation of those Anbu Ninja just now.'
'They seem to be from the Sarutobi Clan, and they are currently interfering with the Root Organization's mission, intending to profit from it.'
'The Root Organization, on the other hand, wants the person...'
'Heh.'
The Shadow Clone chuckled.
Bang——
Then he voluntarily dispelled the Shadow Clone.
Memories and experience were transmitted back to the main body.
Naruto frowned slightly.
'Alright, Great Fox, then let's make contact with the Old Thing's Anbu and Danzo Shimura's Root Organization first.'
'It's time for some bloodshed.'
Naruto's eyes lit up with eagerness.
"Hmph, just a bunch of trash, if you can't even deal with this kind of riff-raff, you might as well go to bed." The Great Fox was still disdainful.
Just then, Naruto felt his hand being grasped by a small hand.
He looked down and saw two lines of tears on Moegi's cute little face, he didn't know when they appeared.
"Senior Naruto..."
"Please... help me... Mom... Mom..."
Mom?
Naruto's eyes darkened slightly, but he quickly showed a gentle smile again.
Gently stroking the girl's hair.
There was a faint musty smell on the girl.
Clearly, she hadn't rested well for some time, and her living environment... was very poor.
"Eat first, we'll talk after you're full."
"I'll ask the boss to pack another portion, and we'll take it back for your mom later."
"Senior Naruto..."
Moegi's small mouth was tightly pursed, and large tears kept falling.
Naruto nodded slightly.
Only then did Moegi wipe away her tears and quickly pick up her chopsticks.
"Eat slowly, no need to rush."
With that, Naruto looked up at the shop owner.
At this moment, the shop owner's expression was somewhat blank.
It happened so suddenly that Naruto was too lazy to use the Transformation Jutsu, and simply fed the shop owner a small genjutsu.
Not long after.
Naruto left with Moegi.
Moegi also had a packed meal in her hand.
Moegi's eyes were shining.
However, Naruto's expression was somewhat grim.
To use such a method... a rotten village... no, this is beyond rotten!
Whoosh——
Taking a deep breath and adjusting his emotions, Naruto picked up Moegi.
"Hurry up, take me to your house before those people react."