Hiruzen's Future, I Will End It!

"The combat style of Phantom Body Flicker... even your shadow clones were broken?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen put down the detailed report and looked at Kakashi.

"Yes, although his combat is still a bit rough and lacks experience, with further training, he will surely be able to recreate the brilliance of Phantom Body Flicker."

"Shadow Clone... do you think it's suitable?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen asked Kakashi whether he should teach Naruto.

Kakashi's heart tightened, and he said in a deep voice:

"Shadow Clone combined with Phantom Body Flicker can create a surprise effect, equivalent to a double genjutsu. Naruto doesn't have the genjutsu of the Sharingan, but using Shadow Clone can also achieve a state of being both real and fake."

"The prerequisite for learning Shadow Clone is chakra reserves and mental endurance."

"For the current Naruto... there's no need to worry about his chakra reserves, and his mental endurance... also no need to worry."

He had endured even those kinds of days; his endurance was beyond that of ordinary people.

"Team Seven is subtly led by him. In future missions, he might be the true backbone. A child who deeply understands the Will of Fire will not disappoint."

"Therefore, even though his identity is special, I still believe the Shadow Clone Technique should be taught to him."

Upon hearing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen closed his eyes.

"Alright, I understand. I will teach him ninjutsu that is more suitable for him. You may go down now. You are all in the same team; you cannot just teach one person."

Kakashi nodded, then took his leave and executed the Body Flicker Technique to depart.

"The Multiple Shadow Clone Technique is even more suitable for him."

"His abnormal mental endurance, coupled with the physique of the Uzumaki Clan, and his Jinchuriki status."

"However, after teaching him, I won't be able to observe him as often. If he causes trouble, it will be an uprising."

After Kakashi left, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked out the window at the Leaf Village, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his lips.

"His talent in Space-Time Ninjutsu is good. Perhaps he can truly learn the Flying Thunder God Technique."

"Asuma... that's good too. Let Naruto spur him on, and in the future, he can be like me and Minato."

"Someone."

Whoosh--

"Lord Hokage."

An Anbu Ninja appeared behind Sarutobi Hiruzen, kneeling on one knee, his face beneath the mask filled with reverence.

"Have Shinnosuke bring the Scroll of Seals."

"Yes!"

To pave the way for Asuma to become the Fifth Hokage, his eldest son Shinnosuke and his wife managed the Anbu.

The dirty work was left to Danzo.

The Konoha Guard Team, originally established by the Uchiha Clan, became the Sarutobi Clan.

The handling of matters was more tactful, and public sentiment was more stable.

The Will of Fire controlled a large number of ninjas.

Including the Jinchuriki.

The next generation heirs of the major ninja clans were Asuma, and Kurenai Yuhi's subordinates.

Perhaps, when Konohamaru grows up, Naruto could teach him.

Later, Naruto could be made Hokage's assistant.

How could they lose?

Now, all that was left was to win Kurenai Yuhi's heart for Asuma.

The bell-grabbing exercise was a wilderness survival training assessment conducted by every Lead Jonin.

It was not unique to Team Seven.

Kurenai Yuhi had only recently become a Special Jonin.

She didn't know many things, so the assessment wasn't that intense.

Furthermore, the team she led.

Was composed of the Hyuga Clan's young lady, the Inuzuka Clan's young master Kiba, and the Aburame Clan's young master Shino.

The pressure was considerable.

Although her background was not low, her father was Yuhi Shinkuro, a former Konoha high-ranking official.

She was still a little apprehensive facing the great ninja clans.

Fortunately, these three children were not troublemakers, which made her breathe a sigh of relief, while also feeling a bit resentful.

Asuma had been pursuing her since he was young.

She hadn't forcefully rejected him because of Asuma's status.

She wasn't stupid, though she couldn't see things very clearly.

But she still knew that her promotion to Special Jonin, partly due to genjutsu, was also influenced by higher-ups.

The moment she was made a supervising teacher, she knew she couldn't escape.

She was well aware of her friend Mitarashi Anko's fate.

In reality, Kurenai Yuhi knew her strength well.

She was barely qualified to be a Special Jonin.

"Very good, everyone performed well. Congratulations on passing the assessment."

"Haha, it was too easy, wasn't it Akamaru?"

"Woof--"

Kurenai Yuhi smiled and looked towards Hinata, who had been watching from outside the training ground.

"Hinata, you performed the best. As a member of the Hyuga Clan, you are already a ninja who can stand on her own."

Afterward, she pulled Hinata aside to talk.

Kiba and Akamaru were happily celebrating passing the assessment.

Shino leaned against a tree trunk, observing the insects on his hand.

"Familiar Chakra... Lord Naruto is here."

Naruto, who was approaching, also noticed an inconspicuous insect on the tree.

Then, a faint voice reached his ears.

"Lord Naruto, there's a bug watching you."

These voices had only appeared in the past few days.

After verification, Naruto discovered that these were actually the voices of plants!

Listening to the voices of all things...

Indeed, meditation was effective in developing the abilities of the Mori Mori no Mi!

Improving his mental strength was his primary cultivation task at the moment.

"Hinata, female ninjas can also stand on their own. You don't have to depend on a partner."

"Your talent is excellent, and you will surely become an outstanding Jonin in the future."

"Your strength already qualifies you to participate in the Chunin Exams."

"Your strength is considerable... but during battles, I noticed you always held back. Were you afraid of hurting me?"

Hinata hesitated for a moment before nodding. "Teacher Kurenai, Naruto said that when fighting comrades, I shouldn't use Super Strength."

Kurenai Yuhi smiled.

"Teacher Minato's child is indeed different from other children."

"What?"

Hinata didn't understand what she meant.

Kurenai Yuhi didn't explain, merely patting her head and chuckling softly.

"He's right. With Super Strength, I might not even be able to withstand one punch from you... Wait! Super Strength?"

Kurenai Yuhi suddenly realized, her beautiful eyes filled with disbelief.

"Is it the same strength as Lady Tsunade's?"

"Yes... I think so?"

Under her intense gaze, Hinata also became uncertain.

"Try it."

Kurenai Yuhi took out a kunai. Hinata understood what she meant and picked it up.

Crack--

The kunai was instantly crushed into a ball.

Kurenai Yuhi: "..."

Oh my god!

Who can understand this!

My subordinate can kill me, a Lead Jonin, with a single punch.

My genjutsu doesn't even work on her.

"This strength... did he teach it to you?"

"This... could it be that Naruto has Lady Tsunade's secret technique? That's the secret technique for eternal youth!"

Hinata shook her head, raised her head, and said quite seriously:

"Sorry, Teacher Kurenai, I know you're a good person, but... I accidentally let it slip, so please keep it a secret."

"Otherwise... I can only..."

"Ouch~"

"Otherwise, what can you only do?"

Naruto appeared behind Hinata at some unknown time and gently tapped her little head.

"Teacher Kurenai."

Kurenai Yuhi froze on the spot, her eyes fixed on Naruto.

A handsome ninja with Golden Long Hair, top-tier speed in the ninja world.

His smile was as gentle as the Warm Sun, making people feel good.

The moment Naruto appeared, Kurenai almost blurted out "Teacher Minato".

She had been very envious of Rin back then.

With Kakashi around, and a handsome Lead Jonin who was too good-looking.

"It's Naruto."

Kurenai Yuhi forced a smile.

Towards Naruto, she was naturally not like those foolish Villagers who projected their hatred for Kurama onto Naruto.

She had heard back then that the Fourth Hokage and the Fourth Hokage's Wife sacrificed themselves to protect Konoha.

Sealing Kurama into a newborn child.

Her father also died on the night of the Kurama rampage.

She had come through it all these years.

When Naruto's identity was exposed, she had seen him from afar.

Blonde hair... the first thought was impossible!

Who would seal such a Monster into their own child?

Only now did she finally believe it.

"Since you've appeared, it proves Team Seven passed Kakashi's test. That's amazing."

"Alright, let's all go eat BBQ to celebrate."

"That stingy Kakashi wouldn't treat you."

Kurenai Yuhi reached out and ruffled Naruto and Hinata's heads.

"I touched it!"

"Teacher Minato's chibi head~"

"Right, I should find an opportunity to ask if I can learn that secret jutsu."

"Ahem, as a Lead Jonin, to find my strength surpassed by my subordinates on the second day is a very embarrassing thing, isn't it?"

"It's definitely not because of the rumors that Lady Tsunade still looks young and her skin is dewy, not to mention her two hidden weapons are maintained in astonishing condition, all because she cultivated that secret jutsu."

"I'm sorry, Naruto... Does Teacher Kurenai seem like a Gossiper?" Hinata lowered her head, like a child who had done something wrong.

"Does Teacher Kurenai seem like a Gossiper?"

Kurenai Yuhi feigned anger.

"Of course not, but Teacher Kurenai, please keep this a secret for me."

Naruto chuckled and asked her to keep it a secret, then refused her offer:

"Teacher Kurenai, about the BBQ, let's do it next time Team Eight completes a mission."

"Oh right, Teacher Kurenai, you should be prepared, Hinata can eat you broke in one go... Ugh!"

"Don't... Don't say it!"

Hinata quickly covered Naruto's mouth with her hand.

Although the BBQ at the restaurant wasn't as delicious as the one Naruto grilled, it was still a major food source.

Teacher Kurenai is treating, I need to be thrifty.

Kurenai Yuhi's eyes widened, seeing Hinata's shy demeanor, it didn't seem fake.

Her hand unconsciously went to the wallet behind her.

There was no reason to take back what she had said.

"Do I look poor, Teacher?"

"It's fine, Hinata, eat to your heart's content."

Wuwuwu--

Steam Princess is online.

"You can't catch a wolf without sacrificing your child. For the secret technique, I'm going for it!"

Kurenai Yuhi still wanted to persuade them, but Naruto pulled Hinata, who was about to faint, and walked out.

"No thanks, Teacher Kurenai, maybe next time."

"We're having dinner together today, so we'll be leaving first."

Then, he said politely:

"Teacher, if you don't mind the trouble, you can come to my place too."

"Okay."

Without hesitation, she agreed instantly, as if she had been waiting for Naruto's words, and jumped at the chance.

"I'm quite curious about how good Hinata's appetite is."

Hinata closed her eyes directly. I'm tired, let the world be destroyed.

Stinky Naruto, Big Bad Guy~

At this moment, someone appeared on time.

"Kurenai~"

"Sorry Asuma, we're not suitable. If you keep coming to find me, people will misunderstand."

Gulp--

The Konoha 9 were all there.

They all looked at the embarrassed Asuma.

Damn it, I was too happy and said something too harsh without paying attention.

Facing the gazes of nine children and a dog, Asuma gave an awkward laugh.

"Haha, well, I'll be going now."

Kurenai Yuhi also gave a wry smile.

She glared at Naruto angrily.

???

What does that have to do with me?

In the end, Kurenai Yuhi shamelessly went home with Naruto.

On the way, they ran into Tenten and her two companions returning from a mission.

The Konoha 12 were finally reunited.

The house became even livelier.

Adding some human warmth to the quiet old building.

Although refusing Asuma might cause trouble in the future.

Kurenai Yuhi felt incredibly relieved, finally saying it after so many years.

So, she bought some sake on the way.

After drinking too much, she sent a message to her good best friend.

And then--

Mitarashi Anko arrived with a full bag of glutinous rice balls and red bean paste.

Plus a few bottles of sake.

Naruto looked at the lively crowd.

Some were barbecuing, while Ino was teaching Pink Hair how to make Jianbing Guozi.

Rock Lee was drinking water while doing a handstand, tears streaming down his face.

And Sasuke was competing with Neji to see who could be colder.

He smiled.

"Actually, this kind of life is quite good too."

"After so many years, I've gotten used to the liveliness."

"What?!"

A sharp cry suddenly sounded from behind him.

"Naruto, come here quickly and tell us what's going on!"

Mitarashi Anko, who was drunk, didn't care about anything else and directly pulled the barbecuing Naruto away.

Brought to Kurenai Yuhi's flushed face.

"Hoo..."

Naruto took several deep breaths.

You can talk about anything later, don't you know your own strength?

I almost suffocated to death!

However, just as he broke free, Mitarashi Anko cupped his face and examined him closely.

"It's really, like, so alike~!"

At the same time.

Sarutobi Hiruzen had already received the Scroll of Seals from Shinnosuke.

Little did he know, another crucial link in his plan had been disrupted by Naruto.

Asuma was destined not to win Kurenai Yuhi.

Hiruzen's Future might be ended by a certain blonde-haired boy!