"I... I'll tell Lord Raikage."
The envoy spoke with trembling lips.
He took his subordinates and prepared to leave.
But Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly said, "I said you were to go back by yourself."
The envoy froze, then stiffly turned to look at the terrifying old man who had flown into a rage.
The wrinkles on Hiruzen Sarutobi's face, as sharp as knife carvings, twitched slightly as he signaled in all directions.
The ANBU immediately made their move.
Crack, crack, crack~
In less than ten seconds.
Only the leader of the Kumogakure envoy group remained.
Every other envoy had been beheaded.
Then, a white-haired ANBU radiating an icy chill approached the envoy.
"Lord Envoy, please leave Konoha. You are not welcome here."
The envoy glanced at the short blade still dripping with blood. He did not dare say another word and turned to flee in disgrace, escaping Konoha overnight.
After the ANBU cleared away the bodies.
Hiashi finally spoke. "Isn't that attitude a little too forceful?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression softened as he explained, "Konoha's previous attitude was one of peace, which made the Raikage think we did not dare start a war."
In truth, they really did not dare!
"But if our attitude is exceptionally forceful, the Raikage will have to consider whether we have gained some kind of trump card."
Hiashi slowly nodded. So that's how it is...
As expected of Lord Hokage.
Hiashi had originally been deeply dissatisfied with Hiruzen Sarutobi.
But only now did he realize that everything Hiruzen Sarutobi had done was for Konoha, for peace in the shinobi world.
Otherwise.
Even he, the head of the Hyuga Clan, had become furious after Kumogakure provoked him.
How could Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Shinobi Hero, possibly not be angry?
It was not that Hiruzen Sarutobi was not angry; he simply could not afford to be angry!
As expected of someone capable of becoming Hokage.
After that.
Hiruzen Sarutobi left with the ANBU.
Seeing that the matter was over, Naruto yawned and prepared to head home for a meal.
However, Hiashi suddenly said to Naruto, "Little Naruto, if you do not mind, how about the two of us have a talk?"
"Huh?" Naruto was somewhat surprised. Though he did not know what it was about, he still nodded.
Afterward.
Hiashi had some food prepared and entertained Naruto alone.
He first thanked Naruto for saving Hinata.
Then he asked about some of Naruto's personal matters.
Such as whether he had enough money.
Naruto did not stand on ceremony, and his eating never stopped.
Before long, Naruto was full.
Hiashi picked up a cup of wine and took a sip before finally revealing his true purpose.
He asked Naruto, "Little Naruto, what do you think of my daughter?"
"Hinata?" Hinata's adorable little face appeared in Naruto's mind. "She's pretty great."
Actually, by this point, Naruto had already sensed Hiashi's intentions.
But he did not expose them.
For something like this, it was better to let Hiashi bring it up himself.
Hiashi did not beat around the bush and said directly to Naruto, "In that case, how about I make the decision and have you and my daughter get engaged first?"
Gasp...
Naruto put down his chopsticks and stared at Hiashi in surprise.
In the original story, Naruto had only made the Hyuga Clan change its rules after becoming a hero of the shinobi world.
Previously, Naruto had thought Hiashi would temporarily agree to his relationship with Hinata.
Then, when they were a little older, they could discuss the clan rules.
But he had not expected it.
Hiashi actually wanted him and Hinata to get engaged right away?
"Could it be that little Naruto is unwilling?" Hiashi pretended to be angry.
To be honest, Hiashi was rather intimidating.
Even when he was only pretending to be angry, he still gave off a stern feeling.
Naturally, Naruto would seize the opportunity. "Of course I'm willing."
Hiashi immediately decided, "Then it is settled. Today is a special day for you and Hinata."
"So eight years from today, you will hold your wedding."
Just like that, it was decided?
Hinata had become his fiancée just like that?
When Naruto heard Hiashi say those words, his mind went a little blank.
In Naruto's view.
The Hyuga Clan was an old-fashioned, rigid clan.
Getting Hiashi to agree should have taken quite a bit of effort.
Yet he had not expected it to be this easy.
By the time Naruto returned home, it was already the latter half of the night.
And he now had an engagement contract on him as well.
Seeing Naruto grin like an idiot, Kurama could not help reminding him, "Do not forget about this old man's matter."
"I won't, I won't." Naruto assured Kurama, "Don't worry. I'll find a way as quickly as possible. When that time comes, you'll be free."
Seeing Naruto make such a promise.
Kurama did not ask any further questions.
But Naruto also felt a little uncomfortable.
Previously, Kurama had been sealed away and could not see outside, at most sensing the aura beyond the seal.
But now, Kurama could see what was happening outside.
If he and Hinata wanted to play some little games or something.
Knowing there was a fox inside his body watching, Naruto still minded it a little.
After completing the mission.
Naruto received one Simulation Opportunity.
By now, Naruto had begun to treasure his Simulation Opportunities.
He had to be as cautious as possible and ensure the character's strength.
But Naruto was already somewhat tired today.
Besides, he did not have school tomorrow, so Naruto simply washed up and went to sleep.
Early the next morning, Naruto reheated the food he had left on the table yesterday.
After filling his stomach, he finally began the simulation.
This simulation was meant to find a way to become immune to death after having a tailed beast extracted.
"System, begin the simulation!"
[Ding~ The host has consumed a Simulation Opportunity. Beginning character creation.] [Character surname selection complete: Yamagami, Yamanaka, Gekko... Senju]
"Huh? There's a Senju surname?"
"I hit the jackpot!"
"Maybe I can obtain the Senju Bloodline."
"Select Senju."
Afterward, Naruto selected the remaining attributes one by one.
The final result was:
[Surname: Senju Talent: Kushina Uzumaki Health: Neji Intelligence: Tenten Personality: Rock Lee Relationships: Shino Appearance: Kakashi Hatake Hobby: Orochimaru - Immortality Experiment Specialty: Tobirama Senju] [System Evaluation: You were born into the prestigious Senju Clan. Your ninja talent is quite good. You do not have a congenital disease. Your intelligence is relatively normal. Your personality has given you astonishing perseverance. You are a complete nobody; no one notices you if you do not speak. You are a handsome, sunny young man. You wish to attain immortality. You are fairly skilled at researching advanced technology.]
Looking at the character evaluation, Naruto was immensely satisfied.
This was his seventh simulation.
Just as Naruto had guessed.
His character's strength was getting higher and higher.
Put simply.
Orochimaru's dream, Tobirama Senju's abilities, and Rock Lee's perseverance.
He wondered whether he could successfully obtain a method for immortality.
Naruto felt faint anticipation.
Even if he could not achieve immortality, he would surely be able to greatly improve his physical constitution.
Extracting a tailed beast or something would be easy~
Afterward, Naruto set the simulation time to the Second Shinobi World War.
Because that was when Orochimaru had made his name.
Maybe he could join forces with the simulated Orochimaru.
As for the location, it was naturally Konoha.
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