Sarutobi Hiruzen Comes Clean to Naruto

"Hehe. Friends?"

Hearing Naruto's words, Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled, then his expression suddenly turned serious. "Naruto, you're not that young anymore. It's time I told you about your origins!"

As he said this, sorrow appeared on his aged face, as though he had remembered something heartbreaking.

Huh?

My origins?

Naruto's expression froze. He was first stunned and conflicted, then his face filled with curiosity. "My origins? What are my origins?"

Naruto did not understand why Sarutobi Hiruzen had always concealed his background, nor why he had decided to tell him now!

And why did he want him to stay away from Xuanyu?

Something was strange!

So, even as Naruto asked his question, he remained somewhat wary.

Putting everything else aside!

Why had Sarutobi Hiruzen not told him before? Why did he insist on telling him now, while also making him leave Xuanyu? There had to be some purpose behind it.

Though he thought this, he still looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen with an innocent expression, seeming curious and confused, even somewhat expectant.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was also very satisfied with Xuanyu's performance. This was what he wanted. Naruto was still under his control and had not changed in the slightest.

Only then would Naruto become more dependent on him.

The power of the Tailed Beasts was no weaker than that of any Kage Level expert. Nine-Tails in particular—if someone could skillfully wield the power of Nine-Tails' Chakra, they would become even stronger.

After observing him these past few days, Sarutobi Hiruzen felt that Naruto seemed to have a fairly good relationship with Nine-Tails. There was a good chance he would become the second Perfect Jinchuriki.

The first Perfect Jinchuriki was Killer B. Through his cooperation with Raikage Ai, the Land of Lightning had grown increasingly prosperous.

In the future,

Naruto could also help