Half an hour later,
After Sarutobi's persuasive talk, Naruto calmed down considerably.
Naruto looked up at Sarutobi and asked, "My parents were heroes who sacrificed themselves to save the village?"
"Yes." Sarutobi nodded emphatically.
"So the monster inside me was sealed away by my parents themselves?"
Thinking back on all these years, I remember the ostracism and Byakugan I've endured in the village.
Knowing the truth, Naruto exuded a subtle aura of malevolence!
A palpable crimson aura of malevolence.
Naruto?
Sakura, who was left behind, looked at Naruto's current state and cried out in fear.
Sarutobi winked at Kakashi.
Kakashi glanced at Naruto with a serious look, then immediately dragged Sakura and Sai away.
Seeing that the Nine-Tails Chakra was showing signs of breaking free from its seal, Sarutobi shouted, " Naruto!"
"Although you haven't had a good time these past few years, we're only doing this to protect you."
"Many children in the village lost their parents in the war, and we cannot give you special treatment just because you are a fourth-generation descendant."
"And your identity as Jinchūriki is not suitable to be exposed."
Seeing a glimmer of clarity flash in Naruto's eyes, Sarutobi then shouted loudly:
"Consider the ostracism you've endured over the years as a necessary trial for any ninja."
Compared to children who have to go to war at a very young age, the safe environment you live in is far better.
" Naruto, don't let the demon fox inside you devour your emotions!"
"Trust me, your grandpa, and trust your village."
"You must also trust the decision your parents made!"
"Bang!"
The office door was once again violently pushed open.
The moment Yamato appeared
The Sealing Jutsu, which had been accumulating power for a long time, was unleashed with a palm strike towards Naruto was showing signs of Tailed Beast Transformation.
"Thump,"
Before Naruto could even sprout his first tail, he collapsed to the ground.
Kakashi also returned at this time.
She picked up the unconscious Naruto in her arms.
At Sarutobi's instruction, Kakashi led Naruto directly to the medical ward.
Sarutobi frowned, looking at Yamato and saying, "Take a squad of Anbu and keep an eye on Naruto from the medical center."
"If any signs of Tailed Beast Transformation appear again, seal it immediately!"
"If any members of Kirigakure approach, stop them immediately!"
Sarutobi spoke, his cold gaze swept through the window towards the direction of the Uchiha Clan headquarters!
Training grounds at the base.
Karin accompanied Haruma as they watched Kimimaro and the others fight from the sidelines.
"My lord, is that guy really from the Uzumaki Clan...?"
Karin looked at Haruma with some curiosity.
With a string of meatballs in her mouth, Haruma mumbled, "Yeah."
That guy's full name is Naruto Uzumaki.
"His mother has the same hair color as you, so her temperament is probably similar."
After following Haruma's lead for a few days, Karin is no longer as timid as she was when they first met.
Sometimes, even when faced with Suigetsu's foul mouth, I dare to shout a few words back.
Karin nodded. "That guy doesn't even know his own background, how pathetic."
Zabuza behind him, nodded in agreement.
Having been by Haruma's side for so many years, Zabuza's heart has indeed softened considerably compared to the original story.
Although the punishment was ruthless, some reflection was still appropriate.
Looking towards the Hokage Building, Haruma Tian smirked, "That old guy, I wonder how many Anbu he sent to protect Naruto."
Night, stars twinkling.
The streets of Konoha were eerily quiet.
As Haruma,
After Naruto was discharged from the hospital, three entire Anbu squads were hiding in the shadows nearby.
Sarutobi also didn't want to waste so much manpower at this crucial moment.
After all, whether it's protecting the daimyo heading to Konoha or inviting the Kage Level from various villages.
They all need manpower from the Anbu.
However, after assessing the Kirigakure Squad's combat strength, and considering the speed displayed by Haruma...
In the end, this is how it was allocated.
The Konoha Mansion, a prestigious residence in Hyuga.
"Click,"
Hyuga Hiashi suddenly opened his eyes.
The moment he leaped into the air, a surge of Chakra rose in his palms!
Nobody here?!
Roll your Byakugan!
Hiashi frowned and scanned the area, but still found no trace of the enemy...
But that crisp sound was so clear, it didn't seem like a dream.
Um?
Hiashi, Hizu noticed a corner of a piece of paper pressed against the pillow.
Frowning, Hiashi sweeping over the patchwork of words pasted on it.
"I'd like to invite you two ladies for a late-night chat."
"If the Hyuga clan leader is still worried, please avoid the Anbu and come alone to the Hokage Rock for a meeting."
The mere two lines of pasted text sent chills down my Hiashi.
Putting aside the question of whether it's true or not that the two daughters, who are heirs of the family's main Main Family, were kidnapped.
This person managed to break into the family home while I was lightly asleep and leave this letter by my pillow...
Just based on this, even the Hiashi felt a chill run down their spines.
"Call..."
Letting out a long breath, Hiashi first stuffed the crumpled letter in his hand into his pocket, then quietly opened the door and walked towards Hinata and Hanabi's bedroom.
really...
Looking at the empty bed, a shadow fell over Hiashi's heart once again.
The Hokage Rock at night.
Haruma lay on the stone statue of the First Hokage, looking up at the bright moon with a complicated expression.
I don't know if they were looking at the scenery or something else.
Hinata, whom Hiashi was thinking about, and his youngest daughter Hanabi were lying on a wooden bed not far from Haruma.
Zabuza, dressed in a red cloud and black robe, also sheathed his greatsword and stood steadily beside the two little girls' beds, his eyes closed and silent.
I knew my boss wasn't a person overflowing with compassion.
The little girl with the Byakugan I rescued a few days ago...
As Zabuza predicted, he was merely a pawn placed by the boss.
Swish swish swish~
Dressed in full Hiashi, they traversed the dense forest and arrived at this place.
For some reason, there were far fewer Anbu patrolling and standing guard today than usual.
That's how the Hiashi managed to arrive so quickly without being detected.
With a solemn expression Hiashi first glanced at the two women on the wooden bed; their breathing was steady and they appeared unharmed.
It was even still asleep.
Then Hiashi began to scrutinize the two men in red robes and black robes.
The enemy beside the wooden bed wore a tiger-skin mask, though his true face was not visible.
However, under the Byakugan's observation, the surging Chakra fluctuations within Zabuza's body prevented Hiashi from making any rash moves.
After all, the distance between this man and the two women was such that they could kill him with a mere hand's reach.
The Haruma carved into the rock face is just a glance...
The surging force, like a volcanic eruption, almost made Hiashi cry out in alarm!
Cold sweat trickled down his forehead, and Hiashi's will to fight plummeted to rock bottom!
"It's been a long time, Hyuga clan leader."
The deep, familiar tone of voice Hiashi brought to mind a night three years ago.
That terrifying night three years ago that nearly sent all of Konoha's high-ranking officials to their deaths.
"It's you!!!"
Hiashi lowered his voice and exclaimed in surprise.
Red clouds, black robe, wooden mask.
Although I'm dressed the same way as I did three years ago...
However, in recent years, too many people have used this outfit for illicit purposes.
The Hiashi initially didn't connect this to three years ago.
But add to that the terror seen through the Byakugan and the familiar tone heard through the ears.
Looking at Haruma getting up, Hiashi swallowed hard, feeling a chill run down his spine.
We encountered the real deal today!!!