Past Events

Although Danzo looked serious, everyone who knew him knew he was no good.

If Naruto really fell into Danzo's hands, Konoha Village would truly be in serious trouble.

Then Naruto would be led astray by Danzo, and the brainwashing would fail.

Then Naruto would lose control, and the Nine-Tails would be released.

Wonderful, it's Naruto Uzumaki in a Nine-Tails rampage. Our Fourth Hokage already sacrificed himself to seal the Nine-Tails, leaving only an old, weak, sickly Third Hokage and the so-called Shadow Hokage.

Wonderful! We're beyond saving!

That really was the sort of thing Danzo could do.

"Wait, let's wait for news from the ANBU!" Hiruzen Sarutobi had barely finished speaking when another ANBU ninja arrived at the Hokage's office. He was the ANBU ninja who had previously spoken with Hiashi Hyuga.

"Why are you here? Aren't you responsible for Naruto's safety? Could it be that Naruto is already in trouble? Has the Nine-Tails been released?" Hiruzen Sarutobi hurriedly asked, afraid that something had happened to Naruto. There were not many ninjas in Konoha Village who could stop Naruto if it came to that.

Was he really supposed to rely on an old man like himself to use the Reaper Death Seal? Danzo could have that honor. He had no desire for it.

"Reporting to Lord Hokage, Hiashi Hyuga asked me to report back. This is what happened. At first, the young heiress of the Hyuga Clan's main family, Hinata Hyuga, accidentally ran outside and was bullied by children from the village."

"At that moment, Naruto Uzumaki stepped forward and protected Hinata Hyuga from being hurt by the others, but he was beaten badly himself and seriously injured. Only after Lady Hinata's insistent request did the Hyuga Clan bring Naruto Uzumaki back for treatment, to thank him for protecting her."

"As soon as the Hyuga Clan head, Hiashi Hyuga, learned of the incident, he used the Byakugan to find us and asked us to explain everything clearly to Lord Hokage. The Hyuga Clan did not intend to make contact with Naruto Uzumaki. Once Naruto's treatment is complete, he will be allowed to leave, and Naruto Uzumaki will have no further involvement with the Hyuga Clan!"

Only after hearing the ANBU ninja's report did Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly understand. He had overthought things.

He had scared himself for nothing...

Seeing that this had nothing to do with him, Danzo stepped forward to make his presence known. "Hiruzen, don't let your guard down. This may very well be a scheme by the Hyuga Clan, meant to make you lower your guard. They want to control the Nine-Tails more easily. All of this is for the Hyuga Clan to become Konoha's strongest clan. Hiruzen, you have to believe me!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled and said, "I know better than you what kind of clan the Hyuga Clan is. Danzo, every high-ranking ninja in Konoha knows exactly what little schemes you're hiding. As long as I remain Hokage, I will never hand Naruto over to you. Give up on that idea!"

Seeing that there was no opportunity this time, Danzo stood up in indignation and said to Hiruzen Sarutobi, "Hiruzen! You'll regret this!"

With that, he headed for the door.

Used to Danzo's words, Hiruzen Sarutobi instinctively replied, "Danzo! I am the Hokage!"

As Danzo slammed the door shut, their exchange came to an end.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the ANBU ninja who had come to report and said, "Go convey this to Hiashi Hyuga for me. Tell him that we have always trusted the Hyuga Clan the most. Naturally, we believe the Hyuga Clan will not follow the Uchiha Clan's old path. We believe in the Hyuga Clan of Konoha Village."

"We believe this incident was definitely an accident. Offer my comfort to the Hyuga Clan's young heiress, and properly educate those children who bullied the young heiress of the Hyuga Clan's main family. Let their parents know that they must discipline their children properly, or someone else will do it for them next time!"

After hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, the ANBU ninja quickly returned to deliver the message.

Back at the Hyuga Clan compound, Naruto quickly recovered under the Hyuga Clan's full treatment.

It was not because the Hyuga Clan's medical skills were especially miraculous. Naruto was originally from the Uzumaki Clan and possessed the clan's powerful life force. Combined with the power of the Nine-Tails sealed within him, his recovery ability was naturally extremely fast.

With the Hyuga Clan treating him with all their effort, he recovered even faster.

When he woke up, he found himself in an unfamiliar place, but most of his injuries had already healed.

Before Hinata could thank Naruto in person, he had already stood up and run toward the front gate. The surrounding Hyuga ninja could not stop him, nor did they dare to.

What if they triggered Naruto and the Nine-Tails got released? The Hyuga Clan would be finished on the spot!

"Thanks for treating me. I'll be leaving now, see you!" Naruto had truly been warmhearted as a child, the kind of person who helped others without asking for anything in return.

Having grown up in such a complicated environment, he did not understand how to read people's expressions, but he could still feel their fear of him.

Not wanting to burden anyone, young Naruto chose to leave on his own.

The child was so practiced at it that it was heartbreaking.

Not long after Naruto left, the ANBU ninja from before returned to the Hyuga Clan compound and met with Hiashi Hyuga alone.

He told him, "Lord Hokage has already chosen to trust the Hyuga Clan and believes this incident must have been an accident. Lord Hokage asked me to convey his concern to the Hyuga Clan's young heiress. As for the children who bullied Lady Hinata, we will personally visit their homes and speak to their parents, so they can discipline their children properly."

"We hope that the Hyuga Clan will continue contributing its strength to the development of Konoha Village in the future!"

"Hahaha, of course, of course. Whenever Konoha needs us, the Hyuga Clan will certainly make every effort."

From that point onward, Naruto became someone Hinata often watched. In Hinata's heart, Naruto became someone she needed to spend time trying to catch up to. She wanted to become someone like Naruto, a person who persevered and never gave up.

From that moment onward, Hiashi Hyuga also began secretly paying attention to Naruto's growth.

Unknowingly, several years passed. Naruto changed from the reckless little brat he had once been into the steady-looking six-year-old he was now.

Hiashi could not help but sigh. Naruto had changed so quickly.

Naruto scratched his head awkwardly and said, "It was just a small matter. Although Hinata and I didn't know each other back then, standing up for justice was something I should have done. And now we're good friends, so it was only natural for me to protect her then."

Naruto felt that although he had not reincarnated yet at that time, if he had another chance, even he would still choose to protect Hinata without hesitation.

Saving a beauty like a hero was the most clichéd yet most effective method! Looking at it now, it seemed that Hinata had been silently watching Naruto ever since then. She truly was a rare and wonderful girl!

Hiashi smiled faintly and continued, "Are you sure your feelings for Hinata are only those of good friends? I know that Hinata likes you, and I want to confirm how you feel about her."

Hiashi's words startled Naruto. Good grief, was this the world of Naruto? Not only did children mature early, even the parents were this open-minded?

Then he remembered what Ino had said before, something her father had said about profound theories concerning secret techniques. The waters of the Naruto world were far too deep. Other people were too hard to grasp, so Naruto should be the one to grasp them.

Naruto did not hesitate and said frankly, "I do like Hinata. She is a gentle, kind, and strong girl. I believe not many people could resist liking such a cute girl as Hinata. In the future, I will definitely marry her."

Naruto spoke seriously. It was not only for himself. If he did not marry Hinata, would Boruto even get made? They could not keep filming Shippuden until death, could they?

Though that actually did not sound bad. Damn? Was there really such a good thing?

Hearing Naruto speak so seriously, even though Naruto was only six years old, Hiashi Hyuga could hear his unwavering determination. He was quite satisfied with Naruto's answer.

Hiashi nodded and said, "I can feel your feelings for Hinata, but the Hyuga Clan has never married its daughters out. If you wish to marry Hinata, you can only marry into the Hyuga Clan."

Naruto smiled and said, "Uncle Hyuga, marrying into the family sounds too humiliating, like I've really failed in life. Is there any way for me to marry Hinata without marrying into the clan?"

Naruto felt that he was a man destined to become Hokage. How could he possibly marry into the Hyuga family? Hyuga Naruto?

That name sounded awkward and terrible.

Besides, he was one of the few surviving members of the Uzumaki Clan. The Uzumaki Clan could not die out in his generation.

And he had transmigrated from the modern world. Though being a live-in son-in-law sounded like it had potential, like the return of the Dragon King and all that.

But if he had to endure several years of humiliation, then he would rather not be a live-in son-in-law at all!

Hiashi Hyuga had long expected Naruto would not agree so easily, so he said, "Yes. There is a way for you to marry Hinata without marrying into the Hyuga family, and the Hyuga Clan can become your strongest support as well!"

Although Naruto had already guessed it, he pretended not to understand and asked, "What way?"

Hiashi Hyuga stared into Naruto's eyes and said seriously, "Become the Hokage!"

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