Past Events

Although Danzo wore a serious expression, everyone who knew him knew he was no good.

If Naruto really fell into Danzo's hands, Konoha would truly be in deep trouble.

Then Naruto would be led astray by Danzo, and the brainwashing would fail.

Then Naruto would lose control, and the Nine-Tails would be released.

Wonderful, it was Uzumaki Naruto in a Nine-Tails rampage. Konoha's Fourth Hokage had already sacrificed himself to seal the Nine-Tails, leaving only an old, weak, sickly Third Hokage and the Pot Kage.

Wonderful! There was no saving them!

This was indeed the kind of thing Danzo was capable of doing.

"Wait, let's wait for news from the Anbu!" Hiruzen Sarutobi had barely finished speaking when another Anbu ninja arrived at the Hokage's Office. This was the Anbu ninja who had previously spoken with Hyuga Hiashi.

"Why are you here? Aren't you responsible for Naruto's safety? Could it be that something has happened to Naruto? Has the Nine-Tails already been released?" Hiruzen Sarutobi hurriedly asked, afraid that something had happened to Naruto. There weren't many Konoha ninja who could stop Naruto if that happened.

Was he really supposed to rely on an old man like himself to use the Reaper Death Seal? Danzo could have that wonderful honor instead. He was not blessed enough to enjoy it.

"Reporting to Hokage-sama, Hyuga Hiashi sent me to report. This is what happened. At first, the eldest daughter of the Hyuga Clan's Main Family, Hinata Hyuga, accidentally wandered outside and was bullied by children from the village."

"At that time, Uzumaki Naruto stepped forward and protected Hinata Hyuga from being harmed by the others, but he was badly beaten and seriously injured in the process. Only after Lady Hinata's strong insistence did the Hyuga Clan bring Uzumaki Naruto back for treatment, to thank him for protecting Lady Hinata."

"As soon as the head of the Hyuga Clan, Hyuga Hiashi, learned of the matter, he used the Byakugan to find us and hoped we could explain it clearly to Hokage-sama. The Hyuga Clan had no intention of actively approaching Uzumaki Naruto. Once Naruto's treatment was complete, he would be allowed to leave, and Uzumaki Naruto would have no further connection with the Hyuga Clan!"

Only after hearing the Anbu ninja's report did Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly understand. He had been overthinking things.

He had scared himself...

Seeing that there was nothing for him to do, Danzo stepped in to make his presence known. "Hiruzen, don't let your guard down. This could very well be a scheme by the Hyuga Clan, meant to make you lower your guard. They want to control the Nine-Tails more easily! All of this is for the Hyuga Clan to become Konoha's greatest clan. Hiruzen, you have to believe me!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled and said, "I know what the Hyuga Clan is like better than you do. Danzo, the higher-ups of Konoha all know perfectly well what little schemes you're hiding. As long as I remain Hokage, I will never hand Naruto over to you. Give up on that idea!"

Seeing that there was no opportunity this time, Danzo stood up indignantly and said to Hiruzen Sarutobi, "Hiruzen! You will regret this!"

With that, he headed for the door.

Used to Danzo's words, Hiruzen Sarutobi instinctively replied, "Danzo! I am the Hokage!"

As Danzo slammed the door shut, their conversation came to an end.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the Anbu ninja who had come to report and said, "Go convey a message to Hyuga Hiashi for me. Tell him that we have always trusted the Hyuga Clan the most. Naturally, we believe that the Hyuga Clan will not follow in the Uchiha Clan's footsteps. We believe in the Hyuga Clan as Konoha's Hyuga Clan."

"We believe this incident was definitely an accident. Offer my comfort to the eldest daughter of the Hyuga Clan, and properly teach those children who bullied the Main Family's eldest daughter. Let their parents know that they must discipline their children properly, or someone else will discipline them next time!"

After hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, the Anbu ninja quickly returned to deliver the message.

Back at the Hyuga Clan Grounds, Naruto quickly recovered under the Hyuga Clan's full treatment.

It was not because the Hyuga Clan's medical skills were particularly miraculous. Naruto was originally a member of the Uzumaki Clan and possessed the clan's powerful vitality. Coupled with the Nine-Tails' power sealed within him, his recovery ability was naturally extremely fast.

With the Hyuga Clan treating him with all their strength as well, he recovered this quickly.

After waking up, he found himself in an unfamiliar environment, but his injuries had mostly healed.

Before Hinata even had time to thank Naruto in person, he had already gotten up and run toward the gate. The surrounding Hyuga ninja could not stop him, nor did they dare to.

What if they triggered Naruto and the Nine-Tails was released? The Hyuga Clan would be finished on the spot!

"Thanks for treating me. I'll be going now, see you!" Naruto as a child really was warmhearted, the kind of person who helped others without asking for anything in return.

Having grown up in a complicated environment, he might not have understood how to read the room, but he could still sense these people's fear of him.

Not wanting to burden anyone else, little Naruto chose to leave on his own.

The child was so practiced at it that it was heartbreaking.

Not long after Naruto left, the Anbu ninja returned to the Hyuga Clan Grounds and met Hyuga Hiashi alone.

He said, "Hokage-sama has already placed his trust in the Hyuga Clan and believes this incident must have been an accident. Hokage-sama asked me to express his concern for Lady Hinata, and regarding the children who bullied Lady Hinata earlier, we will personally visit their homes and speak with their parents, telling them to discipline their children properly."

"We hope that the Hyuga Clan will continue contributing its strength to Konoha's development in the future!"

"Hahaha, of course, of course. Whenever Konoha needs us, the Hyuga Clan will certainly make our greatest effort."

From then on, Naruto became someone Hinata often watched. In Hinata's heart, Naruto became someone worth spending time trying to catch up to. She wanted to become someone like Naruto, someone who persevered and never gave up.

From that moment onward, Hyuga Hiashi also began secretly observing Naruto's growth.

Unknowingly, several years passed. Naruto had changed from the reckless little brat he once was into the composed six-year-old he was now.

Hiashi could not help but sigh at how quickly Naruto had changed.

Naruto scratched his head awkwardly and said, "It was only a small thing. Although Hinata and I didn't know each other back then, standing up for what was right was something I should have done. And now we're good friends, so protecting her back then was only natural."

Naruto felt that although he had not yet reincarnated at that time, if he had another chance, even he would choose to protect Hinata without hesitation.

Saving a beauty like a hero was the oldest trick in the book, but also the most effective! Looking at it now, Hinata had probably been quietly watching Naruto ever since then. She really was a rare and wonderful girl!

Hiashi smiled faintly and continued, "Are you sure your feelings for Hinata are only those of good friends? I know Hinata likes you, and I also want to confirm how you feel about her."

Hiashi's words startled Naruto. Good grief, is this the world of Hokage? Not only do children mature early, but even the parents are this open-minded?

Then he recalled Ino mentioning some profound theory about secret techniques that she had heard from her father. The waters of the Hokage world were still too deep, and other people were too hard to grasp. Better let Naruto be the one to grasp them.

Naruto did not hesitate and said frankly, "I do like Hinata. She is a gentle, kind, strong girl. I don't think many people could resist liking such a cute girl as Hinata. In the future, I will definitely marry her."

Naruto spoke seriously. It was not just for himself—if he did not marry Hinata, would Boruto: Naruto Next Generations even get made? They could not just keep filming Shippuden until death, could they?

Though that actually didn't sound bad. Damn? Was there really such a good thing?

Hearing Naruto speak so seriously, even though he was only six years old, Hyuga Hiashi could hear firm determination in his words. He was quite satisfied with Naruto's answer.

Hiashi nodded and said, "I can feel your feelings for Hinata. But the Hyuga Clan has never married daughters outside the clan. If you want to marry Hinata, you can only marry into the Hyuga Clan."

Naruto smiled and said, "Uncle Hyuga, marrying into the family sounds too humiliating, like I've done terribly for myself. Is there any way I can marry Hinata without marrying into the Hyuga Clan?"

Naruto felt that he was a man destined to become Hokage. How could he possibly marry into the Hyuga family and become Hyuga Naruto?

That name sounded awkward. It was not pleasant at all.

Besides, he was one of the few surviving members of the Uzumaki Clan. The Uzumaki Clan could not end with his generation.

And he had transmigrated from the modern world. Although becoming a live-in son-in-law sounded like it had plenty of potential, with some Dragon King Returns nonsense and all that.

If he had to endure years of humiliation, then he would rather not become a live-in son-in-law at all!

Hyuga Hiashi had quickly guessed that Naruto would not agree so easily, so he said, "Yes, there is one way. It would let you marry Hinata without marrying into the Hyuga family, and the Hyuga Clan would become your strongest support."

Although Naruto had already guessed it, he still pretended not to understand and asked, "What way?"

Hyuga Hiashi stared into Naruto's eyes and said seriously, "You become Hokage!"

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