While Orochimaru was busy completing the Konoha Crush Plan, Naoki Senju was also busy in Konoha. After reaching the most basic consensus, the major clans had virtually no contact on the surface, but their private connections became closer day by day.
The secret medicine laboratory established through the cooperation of the Ino-Shika-Cho Clans was opened to Konoha Hospital for the first time. The combat-type medicines widely used by the Akimichi Clan, such Spinach Pill, Curry Pill, and Chili Pill, were gradually improved and perfected here.
The latest Military Rations Pill for Konoha are also developed by this laboratory. It can be said that opening this laboratory to Konoha Hospital is the greatest goodwill that the Ino-Shika-Cho Clans can convey.
After all, Princess Tsunade is the one who controls Konoha Hospital, both nominally and in reality.
Other families also expressed their loyalty and determination in their own ways, but none as grandly as the Ino-Shika-Cho Clans.
As for the Konoha High Command, Shimura Danzō's reckless assassination attempt clearly angered the aging Shinobi Hero, who gave Danzo a stern warning and restricted the increasingly excessive activities of the Root. Things have quieted down around Naoki Senju, and there are no more annoying Anbu and Root around him.
After repeated provocations from Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō, Naoki Senju's fierce counterattack caught them off guard. The threat posed by so many clans united was far greater than that posed by the Uchiha Clan.
Moreover, they had absolutely no intention of engaging in armed conflict. The Konoha High Command couldn't even find a reason to act, let alone dare to act rashly. Putting aside the question of whether they could win, who would be responsible for fighting the other four great ninja villages after the major clans were destroyed? Were they supposed to send the Hokage and advisors to the battlefield side by side?
However, they certainly wouldn't be happy to watch Naoki Senju and the various clans being all lovey-dovey; wouldn't that be blatantly cheating on them?
My aunt can tolerate this, but my uncle cannot!
Danzo's plan was to exterminate one clan as a deterrent, then win over another clan to set an example, so that the heads of various clans would think carefully about where they should stand!
The Third Hokage rejected the plan without hesitation. Under normal circumstances, this plan would undoubtedly have resulted in the least loss, but in such a sensitive period, it was no different from adding fuel to the fire and would only make things more difficult to handle.
As a result, after much discussion, Hiruzen and Danzo failed to reach a consensus. The hawkish and doveish ideologies clashed, leaving only a mess behind...
Not only Hiruzen and Danzo having a headache, but Naoki Senju is also having a headache today.
"I don't want to go to the hair salon! I don't want to go!"
Naoki Senju Naruto was jumping around, on the head, giving him a bump. Taking care of these little brats is really a headache.
"If you want to pursue Sakura, you'll have to listen to me. Do you think you can compete with Sasuke right now? I'd be surprised if Sakura even glances at you."
When Sakura was mentioned, Naruto finally hesitated, wavering between avoiding getting his hair cut and pursuing Sakura. Naoki Senju couldn't bear to watch any longer and made the decision for Naruto.
Naoki Senju shoved the sulking Naruto onto a chair and said to the shopkeeper:
"Shave his beard, give his hair a proper trim, and as for the hairstyle, let's take inspiration from the Fourth."
The barber shop owner, upon recognizing the ominous fox spirit boy as his customers, nearly kicked them out, but held back after seeing Naoki Senju's Forehead Protector.
Although Konoha a village where ninjas and ordinary people live together and are equal, it is still a ninja village. Ninjas naturally have more say than ordinary people, and there is a qualitative difference in the power between the two sides.
Having a ninja backer would definitely give him more confidence, but unfortunately, the barber shop owner didn't have one, so he could only suppress his anger and finish cutting Naruto's hair.
Naoki Senju looked at Naruto after he got a haircut and a beard, and immediately thought he looked much better. He did indeed resemble a young Minato Namikaze somewhat.
"Okay, let's move on to the next location."
After paying, Naoki Senju took the uncomfortable Naruto to a clothing store. Perhaps because he had a beard since childhood, Naruto was even a little unsteady on his feet after the few hairs were shaved off.
Naoki Senju chose a more fitted black suit, which was much more mature than Naruto's old orange jacket that he had worn for who knows how long. This style should be most attractive to a young girl like Sakura.
Naruto, dressed in new clothes, was still a little uncomfortable, fidgeting in front of the mirror, unable to believe that the person in the mirror was himself.
"Go to the Ninja Academy tomorrow to see how things go. Remember, talk less and don't make any exaggerated movements, or all your efforts today will be wasted, understand?"
Naruto nodded knowingly. Although his aesthetic sense was not perfect, he knew that he looked much better now than before and could definitely beat that arrogant Sasuke!
Naruto was full of confidence at this moment, but Naoki Senju did not think that Naruto could succeed so easily. Appearance can be changed by various means, even drastic changes can be achieved. Plastic surgery, after Tsunade understood some of the principles, it would not be difficult for her to do it.
Some Medical Ninjutsu can even remove a living person's heart intact and then reinstall it, as easily as replacing a part...
But a person's inner self cannot be easily changed. Sakura liked not only Sasuke's appearance, but also his Sasuke. The more Sasuke hurt her and distanced himself from her, the more hopelessly she fell in love with him.
In short, he's a simp.
In short, it can be summed up in one word: despicable.
Unfortunately, Naruto can't be as aloof as Sasuke; he's just like Sakura —a total simp.
Seeing Naruto Uzumaki confidence, Naoki Senju chose to give up on guiding him, thinking that Naruto would understand why once he failed.
Naruto's first love during his adolescence is a minor matter; the real question is, who should be Naruto's teacher? Jiraiya in Konoha, Kakashi is busy with Anbu work, and currently it seems only Might Guy has any free time...
Then, thinking of Naruto was always talking about youth and wearing a green bodysuit, Naoki Senju suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.
It's a bit too much to bear; it's best not to think about it.
The next morning, the disciples of the various clans who had skipped class for two days, as well as Naruto Uzumaki had secretly skipped class for one day, all arrived at the Ninja Academy on time, ready to face the wrath of their homeroom teacher.
But to everyone's surprise, the homeroom teacher, Umino Iruka, did not angrily make them stand outside the classroom as punishment, but instead started the class as usual.
Today, however, he had a vague feeling that something was different about this class, but upon closer inspection, he couldn't quite put his finger on it. After scanning the class roster, Iruka finally noticed the anomaly and roared angrily:
"Where's Naruto Uzumaki? He skipped class yesterday, is he going to skip it again today?"