Minato looked at Naruto with the most peaceful expression.
These were the words spoken slowly.
A calm tone.
It was just like the most normal question and answer between a father and son.
Naruto stared back at Minato with a steady expression, and then Naruto smiled.
"Father, you underestimate me. The Flying Thunder God Technique is indeed very important to me, but putting aside the fact that you wouldn't give it to me, I had no choice. Even if I had a way, I wouldn't do anything to you. Although I still have some resentment towards you, I'll say it again: you are still my father. The first people I saw when I was born were you and Mother. You were just fulfilling your duties as Hokage. As for giving up hatred? Father, do you think that's possible? Sixty years have passed since the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama, and Uchiha Madara founded Konoha. In just sixty years, this village has already decayed to this state. Do you think this village still has any reason to exist? The Will of Fire that the First Hokage spoke of may be correct, but it is definitely not the so-called ' Will of Fire ' that Konoha upholds now. This village, no, in my opinion, this world is wrong. Destroying Konoha, the other four great ninja villages, and those smaller ninja villages is my goal."
Naruto said very calmly.
Because it's inside your own body.
The person she was talking to was her own father.
Naruto doesn't need to hold back at all.
These are the words spoken directly.
"The world is in chaos and plagued by endless wars because of the struggle for interests among various parties and the perpetuation of hatred between them. But once all these ninja villages disappear and all the countries are merged into one, the world will usher in peace."
Naruto's calm words directly caused a stir.
It's not just the Minato in front of us.
The Nine-Tails inside the fence stared wide-eyed at Naruto's profile.
"That brat!"
At this moment, Kurama seemed to be getting to know Naruto all over again.
"Will all the countries become one, and all the ninja villages disappear?"
Minato stared blankly at Naruto in front of him, at the words that were being repeated in a low voice.
Honestly.
I saw my son again after 12 years; he had grown up.
Minato had considered many possibilities.
But this kind of development was completely unexpected.
This meeting tonight.
Naruto's words repeatedly challenged Minato's understanding.
He suddenly realized that his life experience and understanding were not as good as his 12-year-old son's.
" Naruto, are you really Naruto?"
At this moment.
Even Namikaze Minato couldn't help but feel a little dazed. The words he blurted out were not a doubt about Naruto's identity. After all, he had witnessed his son's birth. Although he couldn't perceive the exact events around him for the past 12 years, he had still been with his son, the eldest son. The reason he said such words was a manifestation of the shock that had struck Minato's heart.
Moreover, based on the conversation just now...
Minato even vaguely guessed that his son probably possessed consciousness from the moment he was born; otherwise, many things would be inexplicable.
And that's exactly what I guessed.
Minato pain deepened even further.
This isn't our first meeting.
"After all, I saw it when it was born."
At this point.
Minato would certainly understand the meaning behind Naruto's earlier words.
His expression as he faced the Minato was one of utter despair.
Naruto pursed his lips but didn't say anything more.
"Father, this is my answer!"
Instead, he directly uttered this short and powerful statement.
Just as it landed near the Minato's ear.
Minato remained silent for more than ten seconds.
He found himself seemingly having no right to demand anything of his son.
On the contrary, he himself owed Naruto a great deal.
"I will teach you the Flying Thunder God Technique. Just like you said, Naruto, we are father and son. For the past 12 years, your mother and I have owed you so much. Twelve years ago, I fulfilled my duties Hokage, and now I am your father, Naruto. Perhaps you are right, perhaps you are wrong, but since this is the path you have chosen, as your father, I will support you. However, what I hope for most is that you can grow up healthy and live a good life. Your mother must also hope for this. Since you think Konoha is not the place you want to stay, then leave. As for what happens in the future, that also depends on your own choices."
Minato looked at Naruto with gentle eyes. Although there was a trace of sadness deep in his pupils, there was more concern for Naruto. Twelve years ago, he had been an irresponsible father, but now, Minato wanted to fulfill even the slightest duty and responsibility as a father and protect his son.
Meeting the warm gaze of the Minato.
Naruto seemed unprepared, glancing away with some discomfort.
"That was your choice, Father."
"Yes, this is my choice, Naruto," Minato nodded and said softly, "But Naruto, you must choose your own path, but I hope you can promise me that you won't fall into darkness. Reality is indeed cruel. There is much darkness in the world, but there is also light. As far as Konoha is concerned, the general public has not committed any great sins. From their perspective, they did lose their loved ones 12 years ago and suffered severe trauma. Of course, these things have nothing to do with you, but they haven't hurt you too much either, have they? I believe that if your mother were here, she would wish the same."
Minato knew he couldn't change Naruto's mind.
Minato even mentioned before how much anger he harbored deep inside.
But Minato was, after all, once the Hokage of Konoha.
Moreover, Minato, with his bright and kind heart, did not want his son to embark on a life of bloodshed and killing, for Ninja are indeed all stained with blood.
But it was almost all the blood of the enemy.
This was a choice made for survival.
Minato himself was like that.
But for ordinary civilians...
Minato hoped that Naruto could retain a last shred of goodwill.
This is what a father hopes for.
Naruto could naturally understand the true meaning behind his father's words.
He wasn't surprised.
I didn't feel any aversion to it.
Destroy Konoha.
This does not mean that there should be a large-scale massacre.
Moreover, even before that.
Naruto never intended to massacre the residents of Konoha.
Repay evil with justice, and retaliate in kind.
This is Naruto's ninja way!
It's impossible for Naruto to kill someone just because they slapped him.
That wouldn't be revenge.
He's been called a madman.
"I understand, Father. My goal will not change, but I am still a normal human being."
Naruto did not directly answer Minato's question.
But these are the words that were spoken.
That's also a way of answering indirectly.
Minato's expression also relaxed slightly.
What he feared most was seeing Naruto completely descend into darkness.