Fulfilling the Promise

Under the dual comfort of Naruto and Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Kushina's emotions gradually stabilized.

Afterward, her chakra was completely depleted, and she dissipated into the air.

Inside the Hokage's office, a sudden silence fell.

Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up his pipe from the ground and began to slowly pack it.

Birdsong could be heard from outside the window, as if echoing the harmony of Konoha.

But beneath this harmony lay the sacrifice of a few.

After a while.

Hiruzen Sarutobi said to Naruto, "Little Naruto, Grandpa will do his best to eliminate the misunderstandings those people have about you, but it will take time..."

The current situation was like this: spreading rumors was as easy as opening your mouth, but refuting them required running your legs off.

Danzo spread the rumor that Naruto was the Nine-Tails' demon fox.

He only needed to have his subordinates spread the rumor, and the entire village would be in chaos overnight.

Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted to refute the rumor.

He would need to put in ten, or even dozens of times, the effort Danzo did.

Regarding Hiruzen Sarutobi's statement.

Naruto had a different opinion.

He said to Hiruzen Sarutobi, "As I said, I'm doing fine now. Third Hokage, you should focus on your work as Hokage."

After Naruto awakened his memories, the concept of the village had become blurred, and the Will of Fire had become a political tool.

Regardless, Naruto understood that the village was dispensable to him.

What he truly cared about were only the few people living in the village.

Hiruzen Sarutobi had been Hokage for most of his life.

How could he not hear the hidden meaning in Naruto's words?

Watching Naruto leave, Hiruzen Sarutobi opened his mouth, but couldn't say a word.

Because he couldn't bring himself to beg Naruto to love the village like Minato and Kushina did.

After Naruto left, Iruka, who was waiting outside the door, rushed in.

"Hokage-sama! Why would someone attack Naruto?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's pipe slipped again in surprise. The first person he thought of was Danzo!

Hiruzen Sarutobi indeed didn't continue to worry about Naruto's affairs.

At least Naruto didn't notice any significant progress.

However, from then on.

The Anbu responsible for monitoring Naruto moved from the shadows into the open.

Of course, the word 'monitoring' didn't sound good.

Calling it 'protection' was more in line with Konoha's principles.

Naruto didn't mind this, treating it as if he had gained a free babysitter.

As time passed.

As Naruto grew older, the immense potential of his bloodline began to be unleashed.

The Senju bloodline combined with the Uzumaki bloodline.

These two bloodlines, both possessing immense chakra, were fused within Naruto by the System.

As graduation approached.

Naruto had already unsealed Kurama once more.

Because Naruto's chakra was already incredibly vast at this point.

As long as Kurama remained within Naruto, Naruto could suppress it with his chakra.

Within these two years.

Naruto's strength had improved terrifyingly.

Although the System hadn't issued any missions, Naruto hadn't gained any new abilities from the System either.

On the eve of the graduation exam.

Inside an apartment building.

Naruto looked at himself in the mirror.

Compared to two years ago, Naruto looked a little more mature, but only a little.

The Fourth Hokage's looks were undoubtedly unquestionable, at least much more handsome than in the original work.

This was added on top of Naruto's good looks, after all.

And as the child of the Fourth Hokage and Kushina, both good-looking individuals, Naruto himself was already quite striking.

It was just that the Naruto in the original work didn't dress up or pay attention to his appearance, which made him seem a bit goofy...

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At this moment, Naruto was wearing a white trench coat, and with his father's good looks, he was basically the most dazzling kid in the whole village.

As for Kumogakure's attempt to kidnap Hinata two years ago.

After Naruto saw through it and stopped them, Kumogakure's attempt to frame the Hyuga Clan failed, and many envoys were killed by Hiruzen Sarutobi.

When that envoy returned to Kumogakure, they told the Raikage about the situation.

To this day, the Raikage has not taken any action.

As a result.

Kumogakure's image of bullying the weak and fearing the strong has become deeply ingrained.

After Naruto finished getting ready, he left the room.

At this time, the apartment building was inhabited by members of the Anbu.

As soon as Naruto opened the door, he was discovered.

A purple-haired woman asked Naruto, "Naruto, where are you going?"

Naruto casually replied, "To the training grounds."

Yugao didn't ask what he was doing, but instead called her teammates to follow.

Ever since Root attacked Naruto.

The Anbu's protection of Naruto had reached a level of madness.

Naruto left the apartment building and headed for the training grounds.

Konoha had quite a few training grounds.

Naruto went to the one closest to him.

He arrived at the training grounds and found a secluded spot.

After estimating the size of the area, Naruto muttered to himself, "Kurama, I'll give you your freedom back today."

Kurama's voice came through, "I knew I wasn't mistaken about you."

Naruto didn't waste any words. He directly lifted his shirt and erased the sealing patterns on his abdomen.

Kurama sensed the refreshing aura from the outside and eagerly extended its chakra beyond Naruto's body.

As soon as Kurama's chakra appeared.

A group of Anbu surrounded Naruto.

A white-haired Anbu shouted, "Sealing Team!"

Naruto turned his gaze to these Anbu and said to them, "Don't come over. I opened the seal myself."

"What?!" The white-haired Anbu clearly hadn't expected the Nine-Tails' chakra leak to be voluntary.

Could it be that Naruto's psychological issues stemmed from the prejudice he faced?

That couldn't be right!

Naruto and Hinata were practically flaunting their affection every day at the Ninja Academy.

He also had a group of female admirers surrounding him.

His life was incredibly sweet.

How could he possibly have psychological problems?

Seeing the Sealing Team surround him, Naruto warned, "I've already warned you not to come over."

All the Anbu silently stared at the blonde boy with his hands in his pockets.

The Nine-Tails' chakra continued to surge out of Naruto's body.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was alerted and was also rushing over.

But by the time Hiruzen Sarutobi arrived, the Nine-Tails' chakra had already completely emerged!

That chakra condensed into form on the open ground after separating from Naruto's body.

The Nine-Tails...

Was completely free!

"ROAR!!!"

A deafening roar echoed throughout the entirety of Konoha.

Hiruzen Sarutobi asked Naruto with a serious expression, "Little Naruto, are you really going to let the Nine-Tails go?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi knew about the deal between the Nine-Tails and Naruto.

The Nine-Tails would help Naruto locate Hinata so Naruto could save her.

In return, Naruto would find an opportunity to grant the Nine-Tails freedom.

Hiruzen Sarutobi initially thought it was just talk.

But he never expected Naruto to be so dense!

As the Tailed Beast separated from his body, a thin sheen of sweat appeared on Naruto's forehead.

But his tone remained steady as he said to Hiruzen Sarutobi, "Of course."

After Kurama appeared, he roared excitedly.

Naruto shook his head slightly and said to him, "Kurama, can you stop being so loud? You're already free, hurry up and leave."

Kurama squatted on the ground, raising its proud head, and said to Naruto, "Naruto, do you know why Hashirama Senju distributed the Tailed Beasts back then?"