In the training ground, Hagoromo crossed his arms and looked at Naruto and his new wife with a mocking expression.
At this Hinata was being pulled along by Ino, who was asking her all sorts of questions.
Shikamaru, Sasuke, and the others stood beside Naruto, all looking on with curious expressions.
Well, gossiping is human nature.
After all, even someone like Sasuke, who was only focused on training, was affected.
Everyone was surprised by Naruto bringing a girl with him.
Hagoromo rubbed his temples and looked at Naruto, repeating, "So, Naruto, you said it's because you don't know the location of the Hyuga Clan."
"You just brought Hinata here?"
Naruto nodded earnestly and said, "Yes, teacher, that's why I'm late!"
Naruto's words contained a hidden agenda, after all, he was already almost late when he left home.
However, now that we have this excuse, we can fool Teacher Hagoromo.
After all, being even a minute late adds another challenge to getting home.
For Naruto, who has an innate fear of research topics, this was pure torture.
Hagoromo raised an eyebrow, ignoring Naruto's somewhat unnatural expression.
Instead, she said slowly, "But perhaps... is it possible that you will pass through the Hyuga Clan's territory on your way here?"
Ga--
Naruto was completely stunned upon hearing this.
Shikamaru, adding fuel to the fire, nodded and said, "That's right, Naruto."
Naruto snapped out of his daze and looked at Hinata face was turning red again after Ino's question.
"Hinata, is it true?"
Hinata, when asked by Naruto, nodded timidly and said softly:
"Yeah, I was thinking of saying that when I passed by, but Naruto, you ran too fast."
Snap--
Naruto was a little surprised by his own stupidity; no wonder he had said those words earlier.
Teacher Hagoromo will probably have a "you're kidding me" look on her face.
"Tch, Naruto."
As Naruto's arch-rival, Sasuke naturally wouldn't pass up this opportunity to Naruto.
Naruto was about to retort when he saw his teacher, Hagoromo, looking on with amusement.
He quickly stepped forward and said, "Hehe, teacher, why don't you take Hinata back with you?"
"Oh? Naruto isn't going to take responsibility for his mistakes?"
Hagoromo chuckled softly and said slowly.
"I was just afraid I'd miss today's training," Naruto said, scratching his head a little sheepishly.
"Alright, now that Hinata is here, let's rest here for now."
Hagoromo patted Naruto's head in an annoyed tone, recalling how Hinata looked like she was running ahead while her soul was chasing after her.
Just imagine how fast Naruto ran over there; thankfully Hinata has good stamina.
Otherwise, they would all be stranded on the way.
"Hinata, rest here for a while. Your teacher will explain the reason to your father."
Hagoromo looked at Hinata and said, then immediately formed hand seals and created a Shadow Clone to go to the Hyuga Clan to explain the reason.
"Thank you for your help, teacher."
After Hinata bowed in thanks, Ino led her aside to rest.
Hagoromo, on the other hand, told Shikamaru and the others to continue their training.
Naruto scratched his head and walked over, looking puzzled, and said:
"Teacher, I entered a strange space while I was sleeping last night."
"A strange space?"
Hagoromo was taken aback, then quickly asked.
"Yes, first you go through a pipe, then you enter a huge space."
"There seemed to be a gigantic figure inside the space, staring at me with wide eyes."
Naruto glanced at Hagoromo and asked, "Sensei, is it because of him that the villagers call me a monster?"
Hagoromo reached out and patted Naruto's head, saying, "Naruto, they just don't know the truth."
Although he didn't get a direct answer, Hagoromo's reply made Naruto understand that this was indeed the reason.
For a moment, I was stunned.
Hagoromo was somewhat relieved that the Nine-Tails had finally awakened.
No, or rather, I should say I woke up a long time ago, but I've been refining my Chakra.
"Teacher, do you think he really is a monster?"
Upon hearing this question, Hagoromo hesitated for a moment before looking at Naruto.
"Naruto, what are your own thoughts before I tell you the answer?"
Naruto paused for a moment upon hearing the question, then shook his head and said, "I don't know either."
"When I met him last night, my first impression of his Chakra was that it was violent."
"And he seems to really hate me, he keeps saying I'm even more awful than Mito and Kushina."
"They said I also found other people to extract his Chakra."
Hagoromo put her arm around Naruto and led him to the side of the training ground, where the two sat down.
Hagoromo then spoke up, "That's true, and it was Teacher who helped us back then."
"Huh?!"
Naruto looked at Hagoromo in surprise upon hearing this, since he hadn't really noticed it at the time.
"Because you need to train, but Nine-Tails's Chakra will interfere with your training."
As she spoke, Hagoromo tapped Naruto's forehead. This familiar gesture reminded Naruto that Hagoromo- sensei had indeed made that gesture that day.
The Chakra he had been unable to refine all along came naturally after he returned home that day.
Naruto touched his forehead; he still thought he had succeeded.
I never expected it would be my own teacher who helped me.
"Teacher... can I let him leave?"
Naruto took a while to raise his head and said hesitantly.
"No way."
Hagoromo paused for a moment, then said, "Because if he leaves your body, Naruto, you will die as well."
"For you and him, he has been like a symbiote since he was sealed into your body; he will dissipate when you die."
If he leaves your body, you will suffer the same fate.
Naruto frowned, even though he was not yet seven years old.
However, he cannot accept the topic of death; now he has teachers and companions.
He didn't want to die.
This idea elicited a disdainful snort from Nine-Tails, who was currently lounging in Naruto's mental space.
When Naruto arrived at the training ground, Nine-Tails saw Hagoromo through Naruto's perspective.
Logically, the Nine-Tails should be causing chaos at this time.
However, I remembered that the Gate of the Great God incident was this kid's doing, and Naruto seems to be this kid's disciple.
Therefore, the Nine-Tails Fox did not make any rash moves, but simply observed.
"Naruto, should we listen to the teacher's opinion?"
Hagoromo stroked Naruto's hair and spoke in a gentle tone.
"Teacher, please tell me!" Naruto nodded quickly, as he really wanted to know what his teacher thought.
"Actually, neither you nor Nine-Tails is at fault. You could even say Nine-Tails is a victim."
"But he can't come out now, so why not try to communicate with him and become friends?"
"Friends?" Naruto's eyes lit up; he really hadn't thought of that.
After all, the Nine-Tails' size was far too intimidating to him.