Left Hand, Right Hand, One Rasengan, Anbu Ninja Shocked

"How many more Anbu members are there who, like you, are willing to follow and pledge their loyalty to me?"

Naruto asked the question that concerned him most at the moment.

The few of them looked at each other.

They exchanged glances, unsure of how to respond.

They didn't even know the exact number themselves.

After all, they had never conducted a formal investigation.

Ever since the Fourth Hokage fell, they, these veteran cadres, had felt quite helpless.

"Apologies, Young Master, we truly do not know."

"However, please give us a few days to look into it."

"Lord Fourth was always very kind to everyone. Compared to Grandpa Third, we believe they would be far more willing to follow the orphan of the Fourth! The son of the hero of Konoha!"

Having experienced enough of the dark side of Konoha, they had grown indifferent to many things.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's methods for solving problems were not exactly graceful.

Of course, they were effective.

But... if the capable and powerful Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze had been the one to mediate between the two sides, perhaps Konoha wouldn't have had to lose the Uchiha clan.

The Uchiha might still be living in harmony with Konoha today.

To put it bluntly, Minato Namikaze held a very high status in their hearts.

He symbolized the light!

His son, Naruto, could fully inherit his father's will!

He could bring a beautiful light and a bright future to all of Konoha.

"Fine. Once you've finished the investigation and tallied the numbers, report back to me. And don't let Grandpa Third find out about this."

Naruto nodded and replied.

"Yes! Young Master!"

The group spoke in unison.

"Oh, and one more thing—you don't need to protect me from the shadows anymore. Go home to your families."

Naruto suddenly remembered the main point.

Being watched by someone all the time was not a pleasant feeling.

It was just weird.

It felt as if he had to be on guard even when going to the bathroom, fearing someone might suddenly burst in.

It was absurd!

Well, fine.

"That is absolutely out of the question! Young Master, you are still young and require our protection!"

"Indeed! Young Master, this was only the first wave of ninjas sent to assassinate you. There will be a second, perhaps even a third or fourth wave... and they will only increase in number! We implore you to reconsider."

"We beg you, Young Master."

The group wore expressions of genuine concern.

It didn't look like an act.

They were truly worried about Naruto from the bottom of their hearts.

Sigh...

It seemed he had no choice but to show them what he was capable of.

Naruto summoned a Rasengan in both his left and right hands.

(⊙o⊙)...

That's right, one in each hand.

Two small blue typhoons spun in his palms.

The power contained within them was terrifyingly immense.

The group stared, dumbfounded.

What the hell, is that even a thing?

Does the Rasengan not require hand seals to cast?

It seems it doesn't.

They had seen Minato Namikaze use the Rasengan.

He never used hand seals.

But even Minato Namikaze, the creator of this ninjutsu, could only maintain one Rasengan in his hand at most.

And his son, Naruto?

He could actually conjure two at the same time!

The student has surpassed the master; he's a monster!

Although they couldn't use the Rasengan themselves, they understood the mechanics behind it.

The amount of chakra required to control a single, volatile Rasengan was staggering!

Using two simultaneously?

The requirements for the user were incredibly harsh!

The Rasengan in his hands vanished once more.

"I have the ability to protect myself. If you don't trust me, you can continue to watch from the shadows. But... from now on, don't call me Young Master again!"

Who likes being watched all the time?!!

It's damn annoying.

Trying to get things done with lightbulbs around, and not just one.

How the hell am I supposed to do anything!

The men looked troubled.

Why were they protecting Naruto in the first place?

Wasn't it because he lacked the ability to protect himself?

And was easily susceptible to assassination by other ninjas?

Now that Naruto had shown them his skills, they felt completely redundant.

"Understood, Young Master!"

"We shall take our leave."

"Please take care! If you need anything, please use this to call us."

The squad leader handed over a small device resembling a communicator.

After doing so, they didn't linger.

They left immediately.

Only after Naruto felt their presence vanish completely did he return to his room.

My cheap old man had good connections; it's not impossible for me to take control of Konoha.

He tossed the communicator onto the table carelessly.

That was what Naruto thought.

But the thought only lasted for a brief moment before he cast it out of his mind.

Being the village leader at this age? He'd have to be insane.

If for no other reason, the daily official business was endless.

And he couldn't just be a hands-off manager.

Doing this and that—how annoying!

Besides, shouldn't he be enjoying the prime years of his life?

Dating and finding a partner.

There were plenty of beauties inside and outside the village waiting for him.

Doing things only old men should do all day?

How annoying.

As long as Hiruzen Sarutobi hasn't kicked the bucket yet, dumping it all on him is the right move.

Even if he were to die of old age one day or be finished off by Orochimaru.

Isn't there still Tsunade to return and assist in taking over the position of Hokage?

Thinking of Sister Benben.

Cough, cough, cough...

Back to the main topic.

At Naruto's current age of thirteen, his heart is willing but his strength is lacking.

"I didn't expect the Fourth Hokage to have such great influence; there are so many ninjas in the Anbu willing to follow their master."

Nine-Tails popped out and said.

"Shut up and get back in there, I'm going to sleep."

Naruto scolded with a laugh.

A mere Tailed Beast has learned how to butter people up?

This is not good.

"Yes!"

Nine-Tails, who hadn't been out for long to catch some air.

Its voice was resentful.

Its figure dissipated and returned to the world inside Naruto's body.

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