It could be said that, as fellow Jinchuriki, Naruto felt a trace of empathy for Fū.
In fact, if not for the butterfly effect Soji had caused in this life, Naruto's life in Konoha would only have been harder than Fū's!
No, that wasn't right. Fū had merely been restricted from leaving the village, whereas Naruto had been treated as a fox demon by all of Konoha's residents!
And after becoming friends with Gaara, Naruto had learned from him about what he had gone through in the village as a child.
So instinctively, Naruto assumed that Fū's treatment in Takigakure might have been similar to Gaara's childhood treatment in Sunagakure.
"Naruto!"
Before Shibuki could respond, Kakashi suddenly called Naruto's name and gave him a slight shake of the head.
Kakashi was still relatively levelheaded. He would never interfere in another ninja village's internal affairs.
What Naruto had said just now had already somewhat crossed the line.
Perhaps Naruto himself realized that, which was why he had been so conflicted earlier.
Still, because they shared the same fate as Jinchuriki, he hoped Fū could live a little more comfortably in Takigakure.
"I'm sorry, Village Chief Shibuki. Naruto, he..."
After apologizing on Naruto's behalf, Kakashi had wanted to say something else.
However, before he could finish, Shibuki smiled and shook his head, interrupting him.
"Mr. Kakashi, you needn't take it to heart. I understand Naruto's thoughts as well! I don't quite know how to explain this matter either.
How about this, Naruto, and the rest of you—stay in Takigakure for the time being and let me properly host you.
During that time, Naruto, you can speak with Fū. I believe that after talking with her, you'll understand why I made these arrangements.
Also, Naruto, if Takigakure's intelligence network is correct, you should