The simple-minded Naruto completely forgot that this was his home, and that Su Yu was merely someone of unknown identity he had picked up by the river. He chatted enthusiastically with him just like that.
"You've got ambition, young man! To think you want to become Hokage!"
"Hehe, you call me a young man, but you look about my age, Su Yu!"
Although this was their first meeting, Naruto spoke about his dream without any reservations. He saw no reason to hide it.
"No, no. Although I look your age, I'm already quite old!"
Although Su Yu spoke very seriously, Naruto clearly took it as a joke. After all, however he looked at him, Su Yu was so young-still a teenager.
Su Yu could tell Naruto did not believe him, but he did not mind. He continued, "Naruto, I've just arrived, and I don't have any friends here. Could I stay at your place for a while?"
Having said that, Su Yu hurriedly added, "Don't worry, I'll pay!"
Actually, Naruto really wanted to help Su Yu. After chatting with him for so long, he had grown quite fond of him, and he was very interested in his stories, so he was more than willing to let Su Yu stay. But he was not well-off himself. Feeding himself alone was already a struggle, and now he would have to feed Su Yu too? He hesitated.
But since Su Yu said he would pay, there was no problem! The innocent Naruto never considered the possibility that Su Yu might be a bad person. He agreed to his request on the spot.
"Oh, right, Su Yu. I might be really busy soon, so I might not have time to show you around Konoha!"
"Oh? Busy? With what?"
"Hehe, a promotion exam! If I