Reforging Order Still Falls to Me, the Outsider!

"Alright, alright, we'll talk about it later." Jiraiya, remembering that this blond-haired guy was his disciple, reluctantly gave in. "You should put away that look of yours for now."

Upon hearing this, Naruto was usually a bit sullen, returned to normal.

"Wouldn't it be more dangerous to infiltrate a place like the Land of Rain?"

"You little brat," Jiraiya laughed. "I am the Toad Sage of Mount Myōboku, not some nobody. I have been to countless dangerous places in my life, and I have always escaped unscathed."

"I'm not bragging, but even the most dangerous places in this world..."

"Hey! Don't go! You little brat!"

"Naruto Uzumaki! What did the Ninja Academy teach you? Don't you understand the importance of respecting your teachers?"

"Tch." Naruto had already walked far away, completely ignoring Jiraiya's words. The so-called Child of Prophecy was now preoccupied with how to destroy the Akatsuki Organization.

He used to think it didn't matter, that there was plenty of time and he could take it slow. But now he needs some strength, even if he's strong enough to do whatever he wants in Konohagakure.

But that's far from enough; it's insufficient against the sheer number of people the Akatsuki Organization. He now faces an even stronger opponent, requiring significantly greater strength.

After having some free time in the afternoon, Naruto went to Sakura's house to ask about her, but after learning that Sakura hadn't woken up yet, he went back home. He thought about it for a while on the way back, but then stopped thinking about it.

In any case, Sakura can only wait and see.

For the next period of time.

He remained idle, only engaging in some simple spiritual practices each day.

Team Seven was in ruins, leaving him alone. With Tsunade allowing him some rest and delaying the Team Seven's reorganization, he had ample time.

The other Genin were extremely busy, as they also had to prepare for the upcoming Chunin Ninja Exams.

After a year of training, the Genin who graduated last year have gradually matured. Promotion to Chunin means higher status and greater mission rewards.

More importantly, this is a necessary incentive. Genin work, who wouldn't want to move up?

Not everyone is like Naruto, half-hearted and half-lazy. Strength is indeed very important for a ninja, but the corresponding title is equally important.

At least on his ninja career resume, he should leave a good mark.

For example, Shikamaru, thanks to his calm command ability, won the only Chunin title in Konohagakure in the previous year's Joint Chunin Exams, which is different Chunin value from the ordinary Chunin Ninja Exams.

In short, apart from the higher-ups, most people's attention was focused on the upcoming Konohagakure Chunin Ninja Exams.

"You're going to take the Chunin Ninja Exams?" Jiraiya, ever the irreverent type, straddled the rooftop, put down his beloved binoculars, and looked at Naruto with some surprise.

The rooftop of the building opposite the bathhouse.

"It was just something I did on the side," Naruto said, leaning against the wall. "Anyway, I don't have much to do lately, and it's not good to just relax all the time."

"If Tsunade heard you say that, she'd twist your head off," Jiraiya said, shaking his head. "She's been so busy lately because of your little problem."

"Well, there's nothing I can do about it. I'm having a hard time too. Pervy Sage and doing nothing all day isn't easy either," Naruto said, gesturing as he spoke.

"I need to find fun everywhere, and I also have to train occasionally. But... it's really boring without missions. How about we go to the Land of Rain now?"

"Don't even think about it, Tsunade would go crazy." Jiraiya coughed. "All that trouble you've been causing lately, insisting on becoming the Uzumaki Clan leader."

"Oh? You little brat, you might as well marry three hundred wives."

"Hmm? Why aren't you saying anything?"

Jiraiya turned to look at Naruto, only to find the guy rubbing his chin, seemingly seriously considering his suggestion. Jiraiya's face fell, his expression darkening, and his eyes dimmed.

"You're not serious, are you?"

"Uh, I didn't say anything." Naruto said helplessly. He had clearly been daydreaming and hadn't heard Jiraiya.

"Well, you have indeed grown up. In a few years, you'll be able to settle down and start a family."

Jiraiya turned to stare at him, straddling the railing, his shadow reflected on the rooftop, and asked in the manner of a patriarch.

"Speaking of which, didn't you bring that girl from the Yamanaka Clan to see me last winter?"

"How is he now?"

"Not much has changed." Naruto yawned as he hid in the shadows, gazing at the dense Nikko streaming under the eaves. "Everyone's been busy; I haven't seen them much lately."

"What a leisurely person. They're all still Genin, so naturally they can't compare to you." Jiraiya put away his binoculars, concluding his research for the day.

"However, I still suggest you don't participate in the Chunin Ninja Exams. In a few days, Tsunade will send you news. You're waiting, and so am I."

"The idle high-ranking officials in Konohagakure have given their approval. As long as you are listed as a nominal member, you will no longer be restricted in every way because of your status as Jinchuriki."

"Is it because of the Nine-Tails?" Naruto looked up at Jiraiya.

The atmosphere between the two was relaxed and casual conversation, a lecherous middle-aged man Genin gathering material.

Natsuhi are long and the sun is scorching.

Jiraiya hadn't realized the seriousness of the situation, only thinking that Naruto was just being irrational.

After all, anyone who knows that a monster is sealed inside them, and who is feared and even hated by the villagers, would find it an unbearable burden on an adult's life.

Not to mention that these things weighed heavily on an orphan, who, from childhood to adulthood, could not escape being feared, manipulated, and even taken for granted as a weapon.

But this is the fate of most Jinchuriki; those chosen to be Jinchuriki are inherently unfortunate. Jiraiya had no better solution than to do his best to teach him Ninjutsu and support him.

Perhaps all of this came a little too late, but he also understood that some things were beyond his control. At least, things were alright for now.

For a ninja, achieving true fame and recognition is extremely difficult, and power is something untouchable. Although Jiraiya was not in favor of Naruto entering the upper echelons, Tsunade persuaded him.

If Naruto can get a name on the leader's head, his future path might not be so difficult. Even if he were to die in battle one day, at least Naruto's situation wouldn't be too dire.

"Yes, the Nine-Tails is indeed troublesome." Jiraiya was still choosing his words, thinking about how to comfort Naruto. "There's no way to change that kind of thing. The relationship between the Tailed Beast and the Jinchuriki is very complicated."

"If the Tailed Beast is forcibly removed, the Jinchuriki could die at any time."

Naruto understood Jiraiya's meaning: he needed to calm down and try to think positively. At least as the person involved, he should be mentally strong.

But while the principle is sound, it's hard to put into practice.

Jiraiya paused for a long time, hesitated for a while, and then spoke.

"The Nine-Tails is not entirely uncontrollable. If you can try to gradually release the power to control the Nine-Tails, it will be a great help to you."

"No need," Naruto said.

"Um?"

Jiraiya somewhat surprised by Naruto's answer, assuming that Naruto was emotionally exhausted. Perhaps he was experiencing some mental distress, which was understandable.

Adolescents are naturally sensitive during puberty, and on top of that, they have Tailed Beast sealed inside their bodies.

"It's not a must. If you don't want to," Jiraiya changed his tune, as he actually preferred Naruto to master the power of the Tailed Beast, but given the current situation...

Since Naruto's mindset is unstable, it's okay to postpone this matter for now.

"That's not what I meant." Naruto coughed, interrupting his rambling, Jiraiya with a serious expression, "Pervy Sage, the Nine-Tails is no longer inside me."

Jiraiya abruptly stopped speaking. He jumped up from the railing, strode over to Naruto, and lifted the shirt off his stomach.

"The Four Symbols Seal is gone?" Jiraiya broke out in a cold sweat and looked up at Naruto. "Are you alright?"

"Do I look like someone in trouble?" Naruto said irritably, tearing off his clothes. "It's just the Nine-Tails. Not all Jinchuriki are weaker than Tailed Beast."

Jiraiya stood there stunned for a long while, then looked at Naruto's expression, completely speechless. He had so many questions he wanted to ask, but he didn't know where to begin.

When did this happen?

"It's been a while." Naruto rubbed his nose. "I don't know how to tell others, but anyway, I'm no longer the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki."

Where is the Nine-Tails?

Naruto wanted to say "in my living room," but thought that answer was too horrifying, so he changed his answer.

"I don't know, maybe they ran away."

Upon hearing this, Jiraiya began to question the meaning of life. He even felt that the scene before him was somewhat unreal— the Nine-Tails had escaped? His understanding, everything he had, was shattered.

"How did they do that? Who separated the Nine-Tails?"

"I don't know, the seal was gone when I woke up." Naruto lied casually. "The fox in my stomach was gone too, but thankfully I seem to be able to use some of the Nine-Tails 'Chakra?"

"Are you really alright? I'll have to get Tsunade to check you out later." Jiraiya looked Naruto up and down, even confirming several times before he could believe that the Nine-Tails was really gone.

"A portion of Chakra? Approximately how much? Have you tried it?" Jiraiya asked.

Roughly one and a half Nine-Tails, how to put it? A portion has already exceeded 100%. This isn't just a portion, it's clearly an overflow.

"I haven't tried it much, but there have been quite a few," Naruto explained. "Anyway, it should be a good thing, but I haven't told anyone about it yet."

"What about Tsunade?" Jiraiya asked suspiciously.

"No, I haven't told Lord Tsunade yet," Naruto denied outright. "If the higher-ups wanted to develop the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, their plan is probably going to fall through."

"But you still brought up the idea of moving up to the higher levels?" Jiraiya narrowed his eyes, realizing at that moment that Naruto had truly grown up.

"Naruto, you're a little naughty."

"Ahem, Pervy Sage, I don't understand what you're saying," Naruto said. "I'm only telling you this, so don't leak it beforehand."

Jiraiya glanced at Naruto a few times, feeling more and more that the kid was more like a little monster.

He naturally had ways of knowing what had happened in the village recently, and he also knew that the higher-ups had ideas about developing the Jinchuriki.

Tsunade's intention was also his; they would absolutely not agree to the higher-ups doing this. In their eyes, Naruto was merely Jinchuriki, but Naruto was Jiraiya's disciple.

No matter how much the higher-ups argue, it won't matter if he and Tsunade disagree. But he wasn't sure if Danzo and the two advisors would have other tricks up their sleeves, such as using public opinion in the village to exert pressure.

It was precisely because of these uncertainties that Jiraiya, after communicating with Tsunade, abandoned his plan to enter the Land of Rain to gather intelligence and returned ahead of schedule.

In order to implement Naruto's seemingly absurd idea, he would take up a high-ranking position as the Uzumaki Clan Leader.

Since Gaara of the Land of Wind was able to pinpoint the Kazekage's position beforehand, it's not surprising that Naruto would enter the upper echelons. Even though Konohagakure hasn't had a precedent of someone so young entering the upper echelons, precedents are meant to be broken.

The situations in Konohagakure and Sunagakure are quite similar, and it's not a matter of the pot calling the kettle black; both are in a transitional phase where there's a lack of new talent.

Kakashi's generation experienced war, and the surviving ninjas were indeed outstanding. However, there were very few ninjas better than Kakashi, and that generation of Jonin almost entirely relied on Kakashi's contemporaries to maintain their position.

There aren't many promising young ninja Chunin the entire village, and the future of Konohagakure currently rests almost entirely on the shoulders of the children being trained by the Third Hokage. If they encounter a truly outstanding prospect, what's wrong with setting a precedent?

Jiraiya was almost 70-80% certain that the higher-ups would relent.

Because Tsunade and he have jointly blocked the development of Jinchuriki, the higher-ups will have no choice but to agree if they want to profit from Jinchuriki in the future.

This is the compromise that both he and Tsunade hoped to see: Naruto contributes to Konohagakure in the name of the higher-ups, but retains autonomy and is no longer the village's weapon.

Soon, it will be Legendary Sannin, the head of the Uzumaki Clan, a disciple of the Legendary Sannin, and the youngest high- Naruto Uzumaki Konoha High Command.

But now, everything has changed.

Unaware of the situation, the higher-ups would still agree, but Naruto would no longer be the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. Konohagakure lost its Tailed Beast but gained a young, high-ranking official.

The idea of Konoha High Command Jinchuriki is destined to fail, and they may even have to lose a Konoha High Command.

Jiraiya could imagine how green his face would be when the higher-ups learned the truth.

It's a bit bad, but it's good for Naruto.

Jiraiya's only worry was that the Nine-Tails had disappeared. If the Nine-Tails fell into the hands of another village, it would be another great threat to Konohagakure.

Seeing Jiraiya slowly falling into deep thought, Naruto spoke first, casually saying something.

"Pervy Sage, I'm going back now. Remember to keep this a secret."

Jiraiya was at a loss for words. He instinctively wanted to call out to Naruto and find out what had happened. But then he changed his mind.

He no longer has any disciples. It's a good thing that Naruto lost the Nine-Tails. He should just find a tavern to calm down and sort things out.

"So long-winded," Jiraiya muttered.

Jiraiya let Naruto leave, watching his Naruto figure, Jiraiya breathed a sigh of relief. The boy already carried too much on his shoulders; it was good to have some relief.

I'll have to take responsibility for the rest myself.

Naruto slowly descended the stairs with his hands in his pockets, his mind far from calm.

The day has finally come. From now on, Konohagakure is Konohagakure, and he is himself. The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki no longer exists, and the shackles on his body have been loosened.

Here's a joke: In another world, people fight over a pile of garbage. The protagonist, after thirty years of good fortune, rises to power, overpowering all the geniuses and sweeping away all the villains.

Finally, his strength reached the heavens, unmatched by anyone, and then he ate a mouthful of garbage.

Isn't this disgusting?

The so-called peace in the Shinobi World, the redemption of villains, and individual redemption are all garbage to Naruto. He doesn't care what anyone else is doing; he only knows what he himself is doing.

He lies down because he becomes stronger faster while lying down than while standing.

This world has never been a beautiful place. The dead climb graves, and the strong are reincarnated. Bloodlines reign supreme, and the power of the Otsutsuki has shattered all order. The Shinobi World has become Otsutsuki ranch, and humans have been reduced to beasts and lackeys.

He harbored a small ambition, if the system didn't malfunction. One day, he hoped to strip away the Death Reaper's robes, remove the mask of the Evil God, and see how they could willingly allow a few Otsutsuki to continue their rampage.

Where's your face?

To revive the glory of the Uzumaki and rebuild the order of the Shinobi World, we still have to rely on ourselves, a stranger from another land!

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