bankai777: thank you for the question have not really thought about it but maybe if the story leads to that

Dangling the Carrot

a couple of days passed Narutō was under medically induced sleep which was not easy because the Kyuubi was fighting it in the beginning but was aware of what the 'naked Monkeys' were doing and it made his job easier so eventually, he let it happen and healed the body.

"uhhgg" the sound of a waking boy was heard

Narutō was still in pain in his throat was dry he tried to open his eyes the light of the midday sun hurt he blinked en attempted to rub the sleep from his eyes when he opened his eyes he stared into the eyes of two masked Anbu A Dog Mask And a Cat mask

The dog-masked Anbu and did some hand movements. The cat-masked Anbu dispersed in a blur and leafs a half minute. Later, the door opened to medical, personal Naruto, knowing they were Iryō-nin. That were Naruto's personal healers.

"How are you feeling, Naruto kun? , "the female medic asked.

I-I'm al-right. My mouth is a bit dry, though.

With a friendly smile, she helped him with a glass of water with some coughing. He drank half a glass. When she was done, the door opened again.

"How are you, my boy? " came the grandfatherly voice of the Hokage

"Jiji," said Naruto in a small strained voice. With a pause," are you angry at me that I didn't listen to you? " Hanging his head.

"Oh, no my boy I'm not angry at you only a little disappointed that you didn't listen to me and had to go and experience that." said Sarutobi with a sombre voice," but I am curious why were you on the streets I said that it was not wise to leave your apartment" oh yeah you said something like that said Naruto sheepishly. I wanted to know what a Festival is like, said Naruto dejected. Also, some men threw stones at my window again"

Sarutobi signed and Anbu appeared "get the builder to the apartment".said Hiruzen.

"uhh jiji i-uh nevermind," murmerd Naruto.

Sarutobi raised an eyebrow but did not question, too elated that his kind of grandson figure was still alive.

"how am I going to bring up the next point," he thought,

Sarutobi was doing mental gymnastics on how could bring up the next point.

"Luckily I already spoke about it with Fugaku and Itachi,"

(flashback)

After the council meeting " Fugaku Uchiha, can you and your son Itachi come to me tomorrow? I have an offer for you."

Fugaku was suspicious of the old Hokage but respected the man enough to hear him out also the fact that it was a question did not mean that what sarutobi had to say they had to listen to" hai Hokage Itachi and I can come to you tomorrow."

next day

Fugaku and Itachi went to the Hokage tower

When they entered the Hokage office, Hiruzen activated the seals in the room. "" Itachi kun, this here is Commander Ryu en Corpal Ho-O of Anbu

Hello, Itachi Uchiha. I would like to ask if you might be interested in joining Anbu?

May I ask Why I was also invited to this? I know that normally, Anbu only approaches potential members without non-parties. "So may I know why?" asked Fugaku.

"simply Fugaku I Know that the Civilian council and the elders are alienating the Uchiha and I cannot express enough how much this is not my feeling about it but Danzo and My old teammates are very influential in the day-to-day running of the village,"

so I want to offer Itachi and, by extension, the Uchiha clan, a way to earn back the trust of the ninja council as one of the Anbu

"Also, if Narutō would be inclined to the idea that is proposed, Itachi would be close to the boy, I hope I can let you see that I as the Hokage still have great trust in the Uchiha," was the unspoken message Hiruzen conveyed to Fugaku.

Fugaku's mouth fell open at the blatant claims and openness he and many Uchiha were not happy with the state of things but if the Hokage was laying out his cards, he had to ask "how can we trust that this is not just another leash on the Clan."

"Very good Fugaku Kun, always look for the Underneath The Underneath," chuckled Hiruzen.

I would like you to think about it Itachi kun, Fugaku. We will have to discuss some of the business at a later date.

(end Flashback)

I hope this will bring Konoha back into the good graces of the Uchiha.

thought Hiruzen was Called The Professor For his Jutsu Prowwes, but he had the tactics to back it up.

...

Fugaku at that time. " The Sandaime has till now let this happen after the Kyuubi attack. Why are you trying to appease us now? what is your angle, old man?" with a grumble you know what I bite.

Itachi!

"So uh hmmm uhhh" The wise professor was battling a hard battle and losing 'His emotions' and sighed. "Naruto, do you trust me?" he asked hesitantly. Naruto nodded, but his eyes spoke a different story.

"Can I ask you something? Are you aware that since a year ago I had some time someone watches ov-" before Hiruzen could finish" Do you mean Inu san and Neko chan?," asked Naruto before putting his hands in front of his mouth, "oh I should not have said that "

with a grandfatherly chuckle, "and pre-tell why would you not have said that?"

Not telling said Naruto with a pout

Now, this makes things easier. Captain Inu had a new idea for your protection.

but Inu has gone on an important mission so Ryu, please tell the boy the proposal.

Ryu

"Now here is the thing, Uzumaki. I will not hide things unnecessarily. Even at five years old, I can see promise in you have natural instincts hiding even with your bright yellow blond hair from trained trackers and Anbu.

I would like to take you up in Anbu and train you to the best of our abilities"

he let it sink in Naruto was visibly overwhelmed.

"in exchange, I can tell you something about one of your parents but I will tell you that 'we' have withheld information about your parent for your protection and I can't tell you much but with each bit of strength you get the more information you may find."

Naruto looked betrayed by the Hokage but looked up after a minute. Jiji What Ryu Said True.

... Yes my boy I wanted to tell you when you were ready but with this arrangement, I can trust RYU a Ho-O to protect you in the Anbu there is just one thing Naruto Uzumaki will be gone from the village for a long time now and this is not the way I wanted it to go but circumstances had forced me.

yawn uhh Jiji I'm tired I am going back to sleep

Hiruzen chuckled," Rest Naruto kun".

"Do Think about it, and don't tell anyone about it."

With that, Hizuren, HO-O and Ryu leave the room.

(Narutō goes back to sleep. I am still tired.)

(mindscape)

"Oh no, not here again."

"How dare you brat!"

"eh, s-sorry."

"Don't get me wrong, but I Do think For Both our sakes take the offer if you can."

"Why?"

"They were there when I went on a rampage and they, with your 'fourth', managed to help save some measly lives." Kyuubi said begrudgingly, " So you are not such an embarrassment."

(outside mindscape)

"I will think about it," mumbles Narutō.

Danzo was fuming in his root office

Damn Hizuren, you suppose why now of all time are you beginning to go back and be proactive?

he touched a seal on his mahogany desk and two Root Anbu appeared kneeling before him Kawasemi, and Makaku get the mission done, get the "weapons" into capable hands but be careful spirit the 'weapon' away if you get caught you will not exist" he ordered.

"We waited for too long. My old team made thinks he has won this I will get my hands on him. "but those fools don't know anything that the great tree of Konoha really needs. It needs its weapon trained and sharpened and pointed in the right way it does not, need attachments it needs focus" mumbles Danzo under his breath.

Anonymity is the true essence of a shinobi. But by controlling both above and below ground, the great tree shall weather the storm of time. and when they see my time in the light shall come

Kawasemi and Makaku leave the office when they notice that their fearless leader is monologuing.

several days later

Hokage Tower Council Room

The room was filled by the clan heads ninja of the leaf:

Fugaku Uchiha:

Hiashi Hyūga:

Shibi Aburame:

Chōza Akimichi:

Shikaku Nara:

Inoichi Yamanaka:

Tsume Inuzuka:

the three elders:

Homura Mitokado

Danzō Shimura

Koharu Utatane

civil council:

councillor Zanko

councillor Suzuki

councillor Ono

councillor Sato

councillor arai

councillor Ota

"Good day everyone,

This council is called to finally give our verdict on the custody of Naruto Uzumaki. The miss conduct of providing the boy with any of the basic amenities the boy and every orphan are supposed to have. You have the civilian Orphan allowance that he was supposed to get he has not received since his fourth birthday, so on that basis. I Sarutobi Hiruzen will strip custody of Naruto from the civil council yes he will be forced to become a shinobi we have asked several hospitals personnel what he wanted to do he already said I wanted this hat so he as never going to stay a civilian." stated Sarutobi

the room fell silent.

"If I may ask, how will Uzumaki get money?" asked councillor Sato. " as far as I have been informed, the ninja council does not deal with orphan allowances."

"True, " stated Sarutobi that is why I pay the allowance out of pocket till the boy becomes genin.

many councillors wanted to argue with the Hokage but could not find any grounds for why it could not go like that

It was true that councillor Arai was in charge of civilian Fund distribution so he would be looked at for suspicion of funnelling funds into his pockets, not that he sometimes rounded the numbers in his favour.

the elders looked in thought, contemplating if there was something.

"Itachi, May I ask what you want to do? it is still your choice but I would be very proud of you if you would take the position,"

"Ok Father, I will do it if you wish me to."

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Kawasemi: Kingfisher

Makaku: macaque

yes a reference to Sekiro. Just the, names nothing more

as for the Danzo monologue, I looked at a quote on the wiki and made it into my own