Besides the Konoha 12, Naruto still had six spots available. Looking at the nine orbs in his hands, he said, "One for me, one for Sasuke, one for Hinata, one for Dad, one for Big Brother Itachi, and one for Big Brother Nawaki. That leaves three. Hmm, what should I do with those? Forget it. I'll give them to whoever needs them when the time comes."
Naruto put the orbs away and noticed that it was not completely dark yet. After a moment's thought, he headed toward the Uchiha Clan compound. When he reached Fugaku's house, he knocked on the door and called, "Anyone home?"
Before long, the door swung open. Mikoto was surprised to see Naruto. "Naruto, when did you get back? Have you finished your training?"
Naruto smiled and shook his head. "No, I have something to discuss with Big Brother Itachi. Is he home?"
Mikoto smiled. "Yes, he happens to be home. Come in."
Naruto followed Mikoto into the house, and she called, "Itachi, Naruto's here to see you. It sounds like he has something to tell you."
Once inside, Naruto saw Itachi drinking tea with Fugaku. He smiled. "Hello, Uncle Fugaku. Hello, Big Brother Itachi."
Fugaku smiled. "Naruto! Haha, it's been a long time since you came by, kid. Come have some tea." Naruto smiled and nodded, then went over and sat beside Itachi.
After Fugaku poured Naruto a cup of tea, Mikoto sat beside Fugaku as well, wanting to hear why Naruto had come to see Itachi.
After drinking a cup of tea, Naruto explained his reason for coming to Itachi, Fugaku, and Mikoto. "That's how things stand. Heaven Slayer gave me eighteen spots, and I'm planning to gather our friends in Konoha and take them to that higher-level world he mentioned to grow stronger.