Saving the World: The Primary Mission of Fighting the Otsutsuki Clan!

Dawn broke, and it was another sunlit day. Seven-year-old Naruto Uzumaki had gradually grown accustomed to the Hokage's work. As one of the five people standing at the very pinnacle of the Shinobi World,

he had slowly developed an extraordinary bearing. Or, more accurately, it was the special aura that naturally came with knowing one had the strength to seize control of one's own fate,

gentle and generous, calm and composed. Especially after studying and learning reason in the Dream World, Naruto's changes had astonished everyone around him who knew him.

Worthy of being the son of the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze—a Prodigy of Heaven who became Hokage at seven, a "Hero of the Ninja World"!

At that moment, he was chatting and eating noodles with Uncle Teuchi at the Ichiraku Ramen Shop. Though it was not yet opening time,

for Naruto and Uncle Teuchi, who were both special to each other, such a minor issue did not matter.

"Naruto, is it really appropriate to come running over for ramen first thing in the morning?"

Though he said that, Uncle Teuchi still wore a broad smile as he handed Naruto another freshly cooked bowl of deluxe extra-topping Tonkotsu Ramen. He was clearly in a fine mood,

while more than a dozen empty bowls already sat on Naruto's table.

"Whew! I'm starving! I discussed matters with Uncle Shikaku last night and forgot to eat again. By the time we finished talking, it was nearly dawn!"

Before Uncle Teuchi, Naruto rarely showed this childish side of himself now. He put down his chopsticks and propped his cheeks in both hands,

shaking his head as he complained—or rather, showed off to someone as important as family.

"Whenever I go somewhere else to eat now, everyone always crowds around to stare at me and praise me. It feels weird, and I'm still not quite used to it!

Hehehe! But Uncle Teuchi, your Ichiraku Ramen is still my favorite. I liked it before, but I like it even more now!

In the name of the Hokage, I declare that Ichiraku Ramen is the most delicious food in the world, without equal! Hahaha!"

As he spoke, his expressions became wildly exaggerated. Naruto was as happy as a child at that moment, even though he was only seven.

"Yeah! I never expected that little brat who was always so reckless and restless to suddenly become Hokage. It really surprised me!"

Uncle Teuchi's face crinkled with his smile. That smile and those eyes made Naruto, whose senses were extraordinarily sharp, feel especially comfortable and fond,

because they contained nothing bad—only pure, genuine sincerity... Such smiles and looks

had been very, very rare, whether before Naruto became Hokage or after.

"Honestly, I was pretty surprised too."

Naruto answered frankly, then flashed a brilliant smile as well. Still, this feeling truly was wonderful,

as though he, who had once possessed nothing, suddenly possessed everything.

From being hated by everyone to being praised by everyone, Naruto could not help asking himself every day when he woke up: Am I dreaming?

If this was a dream, then he hoped it would never end!

...Hokage Naruto, seven years old this year, felt very happy!

"Tap, tap, tap..."

Someone entered from outside. More precisely, two people did. Neji Hyuga walked in front with a sour expression, while Hinata Hyuga followed close behind with a flushed face. Their steps nearly overlapped.

"Naruto, didn't you see the messages in The House of the 'Shamate' Tribe last night?

Ancestor of Shamate is holding a meeting today and requires us to attend. Don't tell me you didn't know?"

Neji's tone was sharp. It was unclear whether he was angry that Naruto dared to ignore an "edict" from Lord God, or because of the carefully prepared lunchbox his little sister carried in her hands.

Heaven knew, even as her older brother, he had never eaten a lunchbox personally made by Hinata!

"Really? Sorry, sorry. I was busy too late last night and didn't notice it at all. Neji, did you come specifically to remind me? Thank you so much!"

Naruto lifted his head from his huge bowl of noodles, entirely unconcerned by Neji's tone. His gaze drifted toward Hinata behind Neji, whose head was already beginning to steam.

"Hinata-chan, is that another lunchbox for me? Thank you so much!"

Faced with Naruto's sunny, dazzling smile and the intimate address of "Hinata-chan," Hinata, despite having gotten used to it over many days, had to struggle hard to keep herself from fainting on the spot.

She slowly shuffled forward, extended the lunchbox, and replied shyly in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, "Naruto-kun, there's no need to thank me!"

"Hinata-chan, you're so cute!"

Naruto accepted the lunchbox, his smile becoming even brighter. Perhaps without even realizing it himself,

the image of the pink-haired girl he had tucked away in his heart because of loneliness was slowly being replaced by this white-eyed girl who always appeared in his life.

"Crack, crack, crack!"

It was hard. It was hard! His fists were hard!

As Hinata's prospective brother-in-law, Neji Hyuga was gritting his teeth so fiercely that the sound of his clenched knuckles echoed distinctly through the quiet ramen shop.

After taking several deep breaths to restrain himself, he nearly raised his hand and unleashed an Eight Trigrams Mountain Crusher straight into Naruto's face.

Because of Hinata, Neji had once again started finding his uncle, Hyuga Hiashi, whom he had grown much closer to, unpleasant to look at.

Naruto was a reserve full member of the Shamate Organization. So was I, Neji Hyuga!

So what if he's the Hokage?

Give me time. I don't need to marry into the Hokage's family—I will surpass the Hokage!

Neji Hyuga was now filled with confidence in his future. A Bird in a Cage that had broken free of its shackles was destined to soar into the heavens.

Before me, there shall be no enemy!

"Would you like a bowl of Ichiraku Ramen?"

A voice beside his ear jolted Neji out of his self-indulgent fantasy, and a bead of cold sweat immediately appeared on his forehead.

When had this uncle gotten behind him? He had not noticed him at all?

"Thank you. Give me twenty bowls first, please! Sorry for the trouble!"

Neji thanked him politely, then decided that while eating, he would carefully observe Uncle Teuchi, the owner of the Ichiraku Ramen Shop!

"Everyone's here! None of you careless fools missed the notice I sent out. Very good."

That afternoon, at an unused training ground in Konohagakure, Daren Yi stood in the center with his hands behind his back. He was very satisfied with the gathered Konoha 11. After clearing his throat, he explained why he had summoned them.

"Some time ago, Neji already explained to you the purpose and responsibilities of the Shamate Organization. You are all outstanding ninja selected by the Shamate Organization as reserve full members,

people of destiny chosen by this era, bearing the mission of saving the world and the vital responsibility of fighting the Otsutsuki Clan, the Enemies from Beyond the Heavens, in the future.

To Guard the world and fight the enemy that would destroy it, the first thing you need to do now

is debut as idols on behalf of Shamate!

Use your charm to turn every person in the Shinobi World into Shamate!"

Thank you to the reader "Mu You Wang" for the reward,

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