Jiraiya, Naruto Has a Problem!

Konoha, Hokage Office.

"A Land of Fire with two voices! The Daimyo's Mansion and the Hokage. But what if they disagree and argue? Kakashi, do you know what that means?"

"This is division!" Uchiha Yoru said angrily when the topic was brought up.

"A powerless daimyo is nothing more than a thousand-year-old tradition that makes people believe that the daimyo is a supreme being, even more powerful than the ninja villages. These are nothing but tricks to deceive the world."

"A daimyo who is just an ordinary person wields the power that a kage should have, and even deceives the common people, making them regard the daimyo as the offspring of a god."

At this point, Uchiha Yoru coldly stood up, looked out the window at the sky, and said in a deep voice, "There can only be one throne in the heavens; peace does not allow for division."

"Reforms require the input of many people, so I always convene you all in advance to discuss government orders before making a decision. But what about the Daimyo? Do you really think I can't see your recent underhanded actions? Or do you think I'll tolerate it like the Third Hokage did?"

"Kakashi, take a look. This is a plan secretly being prepared by the Daimyo's Mansion of the Land of Water and the Land of Fire Daimyo's Mansion."

A scroll was thrown over, and after Hatake Kakashi opened it, a hint of anger flashed in his eyes.

This is actually intelligence about budget cuts. Just like in the Land of Wind, the Daimyo's Mansion's prefecture is cutting its budget. Doesn't the Daimyo's Mansion need the protection of the ninja villages?

Naturally, it is necessary. However, after the Ninja Village disappoints him, the Daimyo's Mansion will invest more financial resources in its own defense. As for the Ninja Village, it depends on your own performance.

The Sunagakure weakened to the point where it had to act according to the whims of the Daimyo due to budget cuts and the treaty imposed after its defeat in the Third Shinobi War World War.

"Kakashi, I acknowledge the existence of the Daimyo. After all, ninjas wield great power. You can let them protect their homes, and you can let them fight powerful enemies, but if you ask them to govern a region, there are tens of thousands of ninjas in Mist Ninja and Konoha combined, but how many of them have the ability to do so?"

At this moment, Uchiha Yoru shook his head and sighed, "Kakashi, I understand the principle that everyone has their own area of expertise and strengths, and I hope you can understand that too."

"The consequences of dissenting voices in a country, and the fact that a powerful Daimyo's Mansion that fools the people without any real power, is nothing more than a bunch of charlatans, yet their position is crucial; governing the country requires such people."

"I don't want to turn against the Daimyo's Mansion, but I also don't want the Daimyo to treat the ninja village as a tool. Ninjas are not tools! The strong do not accept humiliation!"

"I think you've seen the news about the internal strife mission in the Land of Snow."

Faced with Uchiha Yoru suddenly bringing up this mission again, Hatake Kakashi was somewhat puzzled, "Yoru, what do you mean?"

"The former daimyo of the Land of Snow, Kazahana Dōtō, has already succeeded to the position. We will not interfere in this matter. However, for the sake of peace, I hope you can bring back Kazahana Koyuki, the daughter of the former daimyo of the Land of Snow."

"Bring it back?" Kakashi frowned, seemingly thinking of something, but unable to quite grasp the key point.

Uchiha Yoru smiled and said, "That's right, Kakashi. Kazahana Koyuki's identity represents the former Daimyo of the Land of Snow. Naturally, he has a group of talented people under his command who can govern the common people, as well as a relatively weak force."

"I hope you can reach a cooperation agreement with the Daimyo of the Land of Snow, Kazahana Dōtō. We are all for peace. Konoha will protect Kazahana Koyuki and these people, and at the same time, will not allow them to affect the current rule of the Land of Snow."

In an instant! Kakashi realized something and his face showed shock.

"Night! You want to completely seize control of the Kazahana Koyuki faction, making it your power, akin to the Daimyo's Mansion in governing the common people!"

As expected of Kakashi, he immediately figured it out Uchiha Yoru didn't hide anything and smiled knowingly.

"Since the daimyo wants to use the ninjas as tools to enslave them, what will happen when they find that their most relied-upon and controlling means for the ninjas are useless?"

"Kakashi, we are ninjas, and what I hate most is the idea that ninjas are just tools."

"Therefore, we are here for the ninjas! The Thirteenth Squad I plan to form, the First Squad being the Zero Squad, will be responsible for leading and managing the team. It will be a leading division that gathers various elites, and naturally, it will also include management teams like the Daimyo's Mansion's Mansion that can govern the common people."

Uchiha Yoru is trying to replace the Daimyo's Mansion's value, and right now he has a suitable candidate. Kazahana Koyuki has a group of former Daimyo's trusted members who have fallen from power, which can become his forces.

The situation in the Land of Snow is now quite clear. Fuuka Dotō is already a Daimyo, Kazahana Koyuki is a loser; she's lucky to have survived.

As for those who have lost power, some are angry and want to regain it, while others are disheartened.

But at this point, if Uchiha Yoru extends an olive branch, it's just a change of location, but it can allow them to regain power.

People only realize the beauty of power when they lose it. Especially since Kazahana Dōtō is clearly not a wise ruler, but a tyrant, it's another matter whether he would allow them to live.

Despite the threat to his life, Uchiha Yoru was almost quite satisfied with this existence. Wasn't this a gift from heaven? The more ruthless and brutal you are, the more these people will fear and worry about their lives.

After all, they understand the principle that a new emperor brings a new court.

"I see."

Hatake Kakashi nodded solemnly. He finally understood why he had been chosen for this mission, and why it was being taken so seriously.

He negotiated with Kazahana Dōtō to bring Kazahana Koyuki back to Konoha, all in order to use the girl's identity to bring a minister under the former daimyo of the Land of Snow into his own hands.

Developing domestic talent takes too long; plunder is the fastest way, and they aren't really plundering, but rather rescuing these people from their suffering.

"Night, if it were just for the sake of the Kazahana Koyuki, I could manage on my own, but there are still these ministers; I need some help."

Kakashi spoke up for the first time in a mission, actually asking for help. Uchiha Yoru knew that the target's group would definitely be large, with families in tow.

"Apart from a few necessary ninjas, feel free to choose."

Seeing Uchiha Yoru let go so easily, Hatake Kakashi smiled, scratched his white hair, and chuckled, "Tenzō, Anbu Ninja under the Fifth Hokage, and Byakugan Ao, under the Fifth Mizukage."

Good heavens! Upon hearing this, Uchiha Yoru's eyes widened in disbelief. Kakashi, you're abusing your power to enjoy yourself!

With Tenzō, a Wood Release ninja, it's like we don't have to endure the elements along the way. And bringing the Mist Ninja Byakugan Ao from the Mist Village is, frankly, for the sake of balance.

Kakashi certainly has a knack for politics.

Uchiha Yoru immediately smiled and nodded, saying, "Alright, I agree. However, this Wood Release ninja already has a new name, Yamato. Don't call him by the wrong name from now on."

"At the same time, ninja squads will be arranged at the border to provide support, since a large number of ninjas cannot be brought into another country."

"Yes!"

After getting what he wanted, Hatake Kakashi narrowed one of his eyes, which was visible outside his mask, into a crescent shape, making him look even more lazy than he did in the later stages of the story.

"Go, finish the mission quickly, and remember to keep it a secret."

"Yes!"

Uchiha Compound.

"Sasuke, you big idiot! Haha, I, Naruto Uzumaki, am the future Sixth Hokage!"

At this moment, within the clan's territory, Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto Uzumaki seemed to share a natural affinity, leaving an indelible impression on each other from the very first glance.

"Idiot Naruto."

The arrogant Sasuke snorted, but his eyes clearly showed concern.

It turned out the two were playing a ninja game. They almost got hurt in an accident. Sasuke was a little scared, while Naruto just burst into unrestrained laughter.

Amidst the playful scene, in the next house, Jiraiya shake his head as he looked out the window at the two outside the courtyard.

"Naruto really doesn't resemble the Fourth Hokage at all."

Having fully accepted Konoha and Mist Ninja, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki naturally had to go directly to the Uchiha Compound. Even if the weapon couldn't harm him, he couldn't let the weapon be neglected.

If someone takes advantage of the situation, even if they can't harm you, it will still cause you trouble.

Jiraiya and Uchiha Yoru sat cross-legged, each sipping tea, but Jiraiya's face clearly showed a hint of helplessness.

Seeing this, Uchiha Yoru chuckled and shook his head. "Jiraiya, you don't need to look at me like that. Although I'm a politician now, don't think of me as the same as the Third Hokage and the others. Since I promised you, I won't go back on my word."

Upon hearing Uchiha Yoru's words, Jiraiya was taken aback, and then a sense of admiration arose in his heart. Such magnanimity was indeed something that the old man and the others could not match.

"You lad, I 'Jiraiya admired you."

For the first time, Jiraiya spoke from the heart; this brat's courage and boldness were truly rare in the world.

"I plan to reveal Naruto's identity to the public in a few days. Also, these are documents detailing the assets of the Fourth Hokage. Please check if anything is missing or needs to be supplemented."

Looking at the scroll that Uchiha Yoru tossed over, Jiraiya was truly impressed. This kid was sincere; otherwise, he wouldn't have prepared so thoroughly.

Uchiha Yoru shook his head and sighed, "After the Fourth Hokage Minato left, his assets were misappropriated for village construction. I can't get the houses and various Ninjutsu materials back for you. As for the property, it's not so bad; at least there's some savings. I'll transfer these from within the Uchiha Clan first."

"At the same time, I can tacitly agree to let you teach Naruto various Ninjutsu, even the Fourth Hokage's S-Rank Forbidden Jutsu, Flying Thunder God. If you need it, I can copy it for you from the sealing techniques."

Since we've come this far, if we're going to give it away, we should do it generously. The Fourth Hokage's property was confiscated by others, but I'm different. I can give all the Ninjutsu the Fourth Hokage possessed to his descendants.

This scene made Jiraiya mutter to Jiraiya, "Look at this level of vision. If this were given to the old man and his group, let alone the Flying Thunder God Technique, they would probably be strictly forbidden from even teaching him a few Ninjutsu."

Although there is a difference in strength, it is also a comparison of the two sides' magnanimity and vision.

Without comparison, things are fine, but once you start comparing, it's like throwing away a bargain.

"You brat," Jiraiya said with a laugh as he put away the scroll.

"Naruto is such a kid, how old is he? S-rank? Let him learn the Fourth Hokage's Rasengan before he can control his Chakra."

Since the other party was so generous, Jiraiya was naturally not one to be ungrateful. This almost implied that he would report to the village and Jiraiya before teaching Naruto any Ninjutsu.

After all, Naruto's identity is not only that of the Fourth Hokage's son, but also that of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

"Jiraiya, this is information on the Akatsuki Organization. This mysterious organization once tried to recruit Teacher Orochimaru, but Teacher Orochimaru refused. However, they did leave some clues."

"The culprit of the Nine-Tails Night, the Masked Man ninja with the Mangekyo and Wood Release, is in this organization, and moreover!"

At this point, Uchiha Yoru's expression gradually turned serious as he said in a suppressed voice, "Top secret intelligence: this organization possesses the Rinnegan! The leader is known as Zero Burial Pain, and is also a user of the Rinnegan. It seems this organization is plotting some huge conspiracy."

"I suspect the ultimate target is the Tailed Beast of the various ninja villages. The disappearance of the Three-Tails was the work of the Masked Man, and the Six-Tails is probably the same."

Tailed Beast! Rinnegan!

At this moment, Jiraiya showed a look of shock. He remembered the three children he had encountered in the Land of Rain, but! The Rinnegan was now in the eyes of Pain.

So, was it because the three children were murdered that their eyes fell upon this so-called Pain?

Just as Jiraiya's mind was buzzing, Uchiha Yoru's next words left him completely dumbfounded and starting to question his existence.

"Jiraiya, I want you to be careful of Naruto! There's something wrong with Naruto!"

"No! How could Naruto have a problem?" Jiraiya was shocked. The Rinnegan had already thrown him into a state of utter confusion, so how could Naruto have a problem now? The blond kid outside the window was perfectly fine.

Looking at Jiraiya, Uchiha Yoru's expression turned solemn, his eyes incredibly deep. After a long while, he finally said in a low voice, "Jiraiya, haven't you really noticed? Naruto's mental problems."

"This is the information about Naruto Uzumaki over the years. Under such circumstances, this brat not only didn't harbor the slightest resentment, but he also showed no resentment whatsoever. Don't rush to refute it. Everyone has emotions and desires. Of course, there are also the Third Hokage's methods to control Naruto. Can you say there weren't any?"

With just one sentence, Jiraiya was rendered speechless. The Third Hokage would naturally resort to some tricks; otherwise, how could he have controlled the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki? That was inevitable.

A powerful Jinchuriki should naturally be used by the village.

"At first, I also thought that Naruto Uzumaki's eccentricities and hot-blooded, idiotic personality were all part of the Third Hokage's methods. After all, he was a Jinchuriki was full of hope for the village, so this was indeed the Third Hokage's approach. But after observing him carefully, I discovered the problem!"

"The Third Hokage doesn't have this ability! Or rather, neither you nor I do!"

Uchiha Yoru solemnly dropped a bombshell, leaving Jiraiya buzzing. Dude, is Naruto mentally unstable?

"This book, Shisui and I taught Naruto word for word. You should know about the Third Hokage's methods, and my methods as well. But I've noticed that Naruto Uzumaki seems to be under Genjutsu."

"I even secretly tested him." Seeing Jiraiya's grim expression, Uchiha Yoru lowered his voice and whispered warily, "Shisui's Kotoamatsukami had very little effect on Naruto; all the negative effects would likely be gone by the next day."

"I can't think of any other reason besides a problem with the soul. Who would make a child so determined that peace cannot be achieved without love, and that mutual understanding is the key to peace?"

"Jiraiya, this is reality. Such an empty ideal—doesn't this resemble your novels, featuring a protagonist whose soul remains steadfast from beginning to end, existing only within the book?"

You wouldn't believe it until you hear it, and once Jiraiya, you're shocked. Naruto thought about it carefully, and a cold sweat broke out on his back. It seemed that Naruto really did have something wrong with him. What eight-year-old could be so determined? Genjutsu, which could manipulate Kage Level shinobi, wouldn't work here?

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