Jiraiya, I'm so glad you're back! Oh? Then you're happy too soon!

For Jiraiya, Naruto was practically the most important person in the world.

The reunion after so many years brought a bittersweet feeling to his nose.

But they insisted on pretending not to know each other.

Naruto's identity as the son of the Hokage was kept secret.

Sarutobi Hiruzen concealed Naruto's identity to maintain secrecy regarding the importance of Jinchuriki.

Apart from a very few high-ranking members, the rest of the villagers and ninjas were unaware that Naruto was the son of the Fourth Hokage.

Otherwise, if this identity is exposed...

How dare those villagers bully Naruto?

Naruto is the son of a hero!!!

Jiraiya questioned and protested, but he was away from the village for many years, so Naruto's situation could only be obtained through Sarutobi Hiruzen.

The replies I received were almost all...

"Naruto is doing well, so don't worry. I'm here for you, aren't I? How could I let Minato's son suffer?"

Therefore, during all those years of wandering, Jiraiya always believed that Naruto was really doing well.

After all, his teacher, Sarutobi Hiruzen, had no reason to deceive him on such a matter.

But the rumors he heard after returning to the village and the scenes he witnessed firsthand plunged him into deep doubt.

Seeing Naruto wolfing down his ramen, Jiraiya felt a surge of anger.

Minato left behind so much wealth!

Why can't Naruto even afford ramen?

Where did the legacy of the Minato go?

"Uncle, what's wrong?"

Naruto, who was eating noodles, noticed Jiraiya's unusual behavior and looked up at him curiously with his bright blue eyes.

"Nothing."

Jiraiya forced a smile.

Naruto was unaware of his identity.

In Naruto's eyes, he was just a kind-hearted old man.

Soon, Naruto finished eating and drinking, let out a satisfied burp, and patted his bulging belly.

"This feels so good, I haven't had such a satisfying meal in ages."

"Uncle, thank you so much this time!"

Naruto raised his hand and gave Jiraiya a thumbs up!

"I acknowledge your financial resources! I would call you the second best person to me, after Future Brother!"

Jiraiya's lips twitched slightly.

Who taught you to speak like that?

The scent of the Uchiha Clan is overwhelming.

Jiraiya sighed. On one hand, he was very grateful to Uchiha Mirai for taking care of Naruto.

On the other hand, the special nature of Uchiha Mirai identity means he is destined to be unable to treat it with a normal mindset.

The old man's urgent summons to the village was precisely to discuss how to deal with Uchiha Mirai.

But Naruto absolutely must not know about this.

A deep, complex emotion reappeared in Jiraiya's eyes.

In Naruto's eyes, Uchiha Mirai was the best person in the world to him.

After having ramen with Naruto, Jiraiya went to the Hokage Office.

After finishing his meeting with Tsunade, Sarutobi Hiruzen sat at the Hokage's desk, smoking a cigarette and deep in thought.

The task has been assigned to Tsunade.

To ensure everything went perfectly, he even sent ANBU to deliver a message to Sarutobi Asuma was far away in the Feudal Lord.

Princess Tsunade was Feudal Lord bestowed the title by the daimyo and was Feudal Lord favorite.

Asuma was his son and one of the Twelve Guardian Ninja of the Feudal Lord.

With the two of them working together from the inside and outside, there shouldn't be any major problems...

Thinking this, Sarutobi Hiruzen's tightly furrowed brows relaxed slightly.

Just then, the door to the Hokage Office was suddenly pushed open roughly.

This violent action momentarily reminded Sarutobi Hiruzen of his old friend Danzo.

There was a time when Danzo was just as arrogant every time he entered the Hokage Office.

But now the grass on the grave is already two meters high!

Who will it be this time?

Upon seeing the figure entering, Sarutobi Hiruzen was momentarily stunned, then a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes.

"Jiraiya? I'm so glad you're back."

"You're probably celebrating too soon!"

Jiraiya, with a stern face, gave Sarutobi Hiruzen no friendly look and pulled up a chair to sit down.

"Old man, I have some questions for you."

Sarutobi Hiruzen was stunned.

This doesn't seem like Jiraiya's personality at all.

"It's about Minato's son."

Jiraiya stared directly into his eyes.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression shifted slightly.

Did Jiraiya already know?

Immediately, he took a drag of his cigarette and spoke wistfully through the rising smoke.

"Jiraiya, this matter is not as simple as you think."

"Don't give me that nonsense!"

Jiraiya interrupted him without hesitation!

"In your letters, you always assured me with absolute certainty that Naruto was living a very good life!"

But what is the reality?

"Minato left behind so much wealth, why is Naruto still living such a poor life!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen silent.

After a long while, he finally spoke in a hoarse voice.

"After the Night of the Nine-Tails, the village suffered greatly, and the families of the deceased ninjas needed compensation, so... this was also Minato's dying wish..."

"So Naruto's life was sacrificed?"

Jiraiya clenched his fists slightly, his anger palpable.

"Naruto is the son of a hero!"

If he hadn't returned today, Sarutobi Hiruzen would have kept deceiving him for who knows how much longer.

What a fraud!

Sarutobi Hiruzen remained silent.

Silence was his best response.

He knew Jiraiya's personality well; once he had vented his emotions, he would naturally calm down.

The village was what he loved most.

He would give anything for the village.

"Furthermore, I've learned some news that surprised me..."

Jiraiya glanced coldly at Sarutobi Hiruzen of the corner of his eye.

"I've heard that you often ignore Naruto, while Uchiha Mirai frequently helps Naruto out. In Naruto's eyes, Uchiha Mirai is the one who treats him the best?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression suddenly turned ugly.

He didn't know how Jiraiya had gotten this information.

"Jiraiya, this is all Uchiha Clan conspiracy! Don't fall for it!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen a deep hatred for Uchiha Mirai devour her alive.

Did he already have this idea when he first met Naruto?

The Second teacher was right after all.

The Uchiha Clan are a clan born evil!

They deliberately approached Naruto in an attempt to sow discord between me and Jiraiya!

Uchiha Clan Compound.

The Clan Head Residence.

Uchiha Mirai leisurely sipped her tea.

The little weasel's tea-making skills have improved recently.

This made him pick at his teacups.

I no longer find ordinary green tea appealing.

"Brother Future, my men report that Jiraiya and Tsunade have returned to Konoha. They went to the Hokage Office one after the other, and I don't know what they're plotting."

Uchiha Itachi stood to the side and respectfully reported.

"Knew."

Uchiha Mirai remained calm, continuing to leisurely sip her tea, while the canary in the birdcage beside her kept curiously looking around.

The Uchiha Mirai is considering whether to set up a theatrical troupe in the Uchiha Clan Compound in the future.

With nothing to do, I went to a brothel to listen to music.

Uchiha Itachi was somewhat surprised.

"Future brother, aren't you worried? Tsunade and Jiraiya have been away from the village for a long time. If they come back now, I'm afraid..."

"So what?"

Uchiha Mirai calmly put down her teacup.

"Little Weasel, don't panic when something happens."

"The Uchiha Clan these days isn't someone they can just mess with. Danzo's grave is overgrown with weeds."

"If they act rashly, they're just giving us an opportunity to strike."

Uchiha Itachi nodded, seemingly understanding.

"Besides..."

Uchiha Mirai a faint smile.

Will the Three Legendary Sannin truly stand by Sarutobi Hiruzen's side without hesitation?

Naruto was almost turning into his shape.

What would Jiraiya think if Jiraiya saw this?

Without the support of the Three Legendary Sannin, Sarutobi Hiruzen will likely lose all popular support in the village.

Whether he can hold onto the Hokage position then will not be up to him.

Head of the Uchiha Clan, and concurrently Hokage of Konohagakure.

How about this title?