Darkening System Start From Naruto
Li Yaoxiang had traveled to the world of Naruto for three years. He made a half-assed wish to soar across All Heavens Myriad Realms at his birthday party as a joke, but God really gave him such a chance. Let's see how Li Yaoxiang completely darkening Naruto step by step! Until the end, darkening the heavens and the world! Excavate the darkness in the light, bloom the light in the darkness! Naruto said, "If this is Konoha that I am guarding… then I don't care!" Collapse
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Winter. Konoha Village.
At 3 years old, Uzumaki Naruto walked on the snow very hard.
Every step was as difficult as a hurdle. Even so, Uzumaki Naruto always kept a cheerful smile on his face.
With his short stature, he came to a grocery store near the house and knocked on the wooden board in front of the counter. "Boss! Give me a hot water bottle. The one in my house is broken."
"Go away! Don't buy here!" After that, the clerk closed the window at the counter. He didn't even want to look at Uzumaki Naruto.
In Uzumaki Naruto's mind, a voice sounded, "Give up. No one will sell it to you."
It was Li Yaoxiang, who had traveled to the world of Naruto for three years. He has the same surname as Rock Lee(Li), but actually has no relationship with him.
Li Yaoxiang was initially an ordinary senior student from Earth.
He randomly made a wish to soar across All Heavens Myriad Realms at his birthday party but didn't really mean to when he said that. Despite that, God really gave him such a chance.
After he came here, he discovered that he couldn't extract Chakra at all. He could only be an ordinary person. This was obviously different from the transmigration he had imagined.
Fortunately, God did not completely fail to give him a chance to make a comeback.
After Li Yaoxiang transmigrated, he awakened a system.
A Blackening System.
As the name implies, if Li Yaoxiang wants to change the current situation of being cut by the sword or continuing to soar across All Heavens Myriad Realms, he must complete his mission in this world, which is to blacken Uzumaki Naruto completely.
The main initial function of the system is to allow Li Yaoxiang to invade Uzumaki Naruto's consciousness space to communicate or to control Uzumaki Naruto's body while Uzumaki Naruto is asleep, unconscious, or emotionally broken.
This is why Li Yaoxiang's voice can appear in Uzumaki Naruto's mind anytime and anywhere.
Until now, Uzumaki Naruto still didn't know who the owner of this voice was and what was going on.
No one taught him. No one corrected him. He thought it was normal to have such a conversation with a person from time to time in his mind. The only thing he knew was that the owner of this voice has been taking care of him and accompanying him.
Naruto's house is always in chaos. But whenever he wakes up, he would find his home suddenly becomes clean. He knew that this was the owner of this voice.
Because no one would care about him.
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Whenever his diaper is wet and dirty, the same thing happened. He would find the original dirty diapers replaced by new comfortable and dry diapers. He knew that this was also the owner of the voice.
Because no one would care about him.
He didn't understand how the voice owner did it, but he never felt afraid knowing the voice owner controlled his body. After all, they had been together for so long. Naruto trusted the owner of the voice very much, and Naruto knew he would not harm him.
He had long regarded the owner of the voice as his closest person.
The only flaw was that the owner of this voice always likes to beat Naruto.
Whatever Naruto said, no matter how hard Naruto tried, he would always say it's impossible to make friends or impossible to get recognition.
Uzumaki Naruto certainly does not want to believe this!
Because the greatest grandfather Hokage in the village said this before: "As long as you persist and work hard, you can make friends!"
Despite being mentally prepared, the shopkeeper's fierce reaction still surprised Uzumaki Naruto.
Naruto quickly recovered his smile. He was very optimistic in his mind and gave a response, "No. Not every house is like this. Someone will sell it to me."
After vetoing Li Yaoxiang's statement, Uzumaki Naruto smiled again and walked hard on the white snow to the next store.
...
2nd store: "Go away! I don't sell!"
Naruto was not discouraged, and the smile on his face remained.
3rd store: "Monster! Get out!"
Naruto still kept smiling.
He didn't give up and came to the fourth store. The owner of the fourth store didn't even say a word. With a clatter, an empty can smashed into Naruto's head.
The empty can bounced off, and Naruto was stunned on the spot.
"Hey..." Li Yaoxiang sighed, "How long are you going to try? Didn't I tell you? You really think that as long as you keep smiling, others will think you won't hurt them? Will they want to be friends with you? Stop dreaming. Give up."
Naruto did not refute this time. But he kept smiling. It's just that he didn't go to the next store this time. He turned and set foot on his way home.
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...
As he walked, he came to an empty snowfield.
There were four children on the snowfield. It was a group of children of similar age to Naruto, who was playing around.
The cotton coats worn by this group of children looked very warm and comfortable. It was completely different from the sloppy and slightly thin cotton coats worn by Naruto.
Seeing the scene in front of him, Naruto's smile that was barely maintained became laughter from the bottom of his heart. Optimistic, he soon left behind the unhappy things.
You can tell from his eyes that he was very envious of this group of children. Envied them that they can play happily together.
He also wanted to join in and have fun with everyone.
It's just that, just as he took a step, Li Yaoxiang's voice sounded again: "Let's go. Stop watching. They won't play with you. Have you forgotten those previous experiences?" Percussion sounded again.
Naruto hesitated this time… Because he understood. Li Yaoxiang was right. It's just that he didn't want to admit it.
The reason why he kept trying to put a smile in front of others was to try to change their minds.
At the same time, it was to prove that what Li Yaoxiang said is wrong.
He always believed that the problem was with himself, not with others. As long as you work hard enough, you can change all this.
Although Naruto didn't want to admit it, he stopped approaching the children. After all, no matter how he didn't want to admit it, his previous experiences were indeed like that, which made him face reality.
At first, he didn't want to believe what the 'Master of Voice' said.
He didn't give up. He didn't compromise.
After trying countless times, the results can be obtained. But instead, it was always a hot face pasted on a cold-ass*.
*TL note: Beijing slang used to refer to an unrequited relationship]
Luckier times, he would be ridiculed. Unluckier times, they would even throw stones.
Recalling the past scenes, his face turned pale. He was scared. He was afraid that if he stepped forward, he would face a bad result again.
There were enough blows today.
He was afraid if he were beaten again, he would never be able to bear it.
After thinking about it, Naruto only felt a little regret. But in the end, he finally chose to keep smiling and continue on the way home.
Naruto was willing to go away, but what about those children?
His eye-catching yellow hair and his conspicuous sloppy cotton coat were just like a lighthouse. It soon attracted the attention of the group of children…
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From the moment Uzumaki Naruto was discovered, the group of children started to be surprised.
"Wa! It's a demon fox! It's a demon fox!"
"Quick! Look! It's the demon fox! The demon fox is coming!"
"Throw something!"
"Let's throw at him!"
"Throw something at him to death!"
When the children saw Naruto, there was no fear. They squeezed one after other stiff snowballs from the snow on the ground, ruthlessly smashed them on Naruto's body.
For them, this was just a game.
A game of justice.
Children like to play this game—the game where they beat monsters, bandits, bad guys, etc.
But, the thing is... Naruto is the bad guy in the game.
They didn't understand at all why Naruto is called 'Demon Fox'. They were just under the subtle influence of the adults. They learned from adults to hate Naruto.
Pa! Pa! Pa! Pa!
One snowball after another. Constantly slapped all over Naruto's body.
Naruto walked staggery.
It was hard enough to walk in the snow. Almost every one or two steps he took, he fell to the side. He used his tiny hands to prop himself up and stood up again.
Who knows how many times he fell?
What everyone didn't know was that these seemingly painful snowball attacks felt nothing to Naruto. Because of the huge pain in his heart, he felt nothing on the outside.
Each snowball that hit Naruto's body as if it was shattering the newly healed wound in his heart again.
A flash of thought appeared within Naruto. He thought about whether he should live in this world or not.
He didn't understand. He hid far away. He didn't come close. So, why wouldn't they let him go?
The adults who were watching the children didn't come out to stop them. They even gloated a little.
Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Third-Hokage, sent an Anbu to monitor Naruto for 24 hours, yet didn't stop them either.
Uzumaki Naruto, the son of Fourth-Hokage, was like a rat crossing the street, smashed back by everyone.
He endured the numbness of his short legs and quickly escaped from them. But during the escape, he did not forget to keep a hearty smile and shouted back, "Hahahaha! Just wait! I will definitely take revenge!"
Just like that, he fled.
...
The sloppy cotton coat was covered with more snow. He felt ice-cold.
Finally, he ran back to his house and couldn't help but sneeze.
"Hachoo!"
A short and long snot came out of the nostril. Naruto slapped and circled his head, "Oops. Hahaha! I caught a cold."
He took out the key.
However, when the door was closed again... He was only 3 years old, he could no longer bear the uncomfortable feeling in his heart and cried out…
"Hic, hic, hic~ Why? Why did they do this to me? What did I do wrong? Hic, hic, hic~."
Naruto, who was always lively, cheerful, and optimistic, cried so miserably at that moment.
Li Yaoxiang couldn't help feeling a little uncomfortable inside.
If it were not for witnessing Naruto's entire birth process, Li Yaoxiang would not feel as mad as he was right now. He couldn't imagine how cruel and ungrateful Konoha's group of old fellows are to treat their saviors' son this way.
Sarutobi Hiruzen, the old fellow, promised Minato to take good care of Naruto.
'What's the result?! You call that "caring"?! The nanny who was sent to take care of him treated Naruto with a hatred attitude. She called him "Demon Fox". Whenever there's bedwetting or shit, everything's ignored.'
'Teachers who were sent for him to teach him to read and write are no different! Whether Naruto has learned it or not, they wouldn't care at all.'
Li Yaoxiang felt this would be one of the main reasons for Naruto's poor academic performance in the future.
Moreover, what made Li Yaoxiang feel speechless was that their hatred is way too much. Couldn't they wait for at least until Naruto could take care of himself? But at 2 years old?! Only 2 years old! After Naruto walked and talked, they never came again.
Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't care either. He didn't say anything.
If it weren't for Li Yaoxiang controlling Naruto's body, Naruto would be screwed.
He was the one who taught Naruto to read and write. He really couldn't imagine how Naruto would survive without him.
'Also, don't think that the only ungrateful and unfeeling person is Sarutobi Hiruzen. Most people in the Konoha Village are no better than Sarutobi Hiruzen.'
'Does the other high levels of Hidden Leaf Village, the prominent Noble Clan, Jonin, etc., know who Uzumaki Naruto is? Haha... Are you kidding?! Who wouldn't know the surname "Uzumaki", the yellow hair, and the child born in the same year as "Demon Fox Incident"?'
'Without the surname "Uzumaki", no one will know whose son Naruto is. Also, the entire village spread the word "Demon Fox".'
'Are they really that stupid? Of course not!'
'It's not that they don't realize. It's just they are just pretending not to know!'
Because of this, Li Yaoxiang, who was dealing shits from other people with Naruto, was even angrier at what Konoha Village did.
He had become more determined about darkening Naruto!
Li Yaoxiang quickly calmed down. Because he knows that as long as Naruto is on the road of darkening, he is destined to be very meddlesome in the future, he could not be emotionally involved. Otherwise, all his efforts will be lost, or even his own life will be lost.
"You still believe that your efforts can change all this?" The cold water-like words sounded again in Naruto's mind.
Li Yaoxiang had said this kind of shocking words in Naruto's mind more than once.
But in the past, when Naruto heard these blows (except for a moment of depression), he would quickly cheer up and try his best to prove himself again. Prove to others that he is not a demon fox. He will not hurt anyone.
He just wants to make friends with everyone.
Li Yaoxiang, familiar with the anime Naruto and familiar with Naruto's character, was not in a hurry. Because Li Yaoxiang knew that Asura's soul* influenced Naruto, that means, if you want to darken Naruto, it would be on a Hell of Difficulty.
*TL note: Asura Ōtsutsuki was the younger son of Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki. Asura always loved and respected his older brother and only wished to be reincarnated over and over again to battle Indra to eventually end the feud between them, a dream which would be realized in Naruto and Sasuke. His chakra reincarnated into various individuals throughout history. Naruto Uzumaki became the next inheritor of Asura's chakra and will, with Sasuke Uchiha inheriting Indra's chakra and will. https/naruto./wiki/Asura_%C5%8Ctsutsuki]
Therefore, Li Yaoxiang seemed to be scolding Naruto on the surface. But in fact, he had been letting Naruto work hard to let himself hit his head and shed blood. The purpose was to let Naruto realize that no matter how strongly he persists, he could not change this ironclad fact.
Let his hopeful and optimistic character completely change.
Only in this way will Naruto cherish everything Li Yaoxiang brings to him.
Li Yaoxiang's 1st Step plan had been successful. Otherwise, the data displayed on the system interface would not have changed…
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As soon as Naruto came home and cried, the system data also changed.
[Host: Li Yaoxiang
Darkening Target: Uzumaki Naruto
Target Soul: 5/40
Darkening Degree: 1.6%
Darkening Value: 7800
Mall: Slightly]
This is the Darkening System that Li Yaoxiang awakened.
In addition to being able to invade Naruto's consciousness space and controlling Naruto's body under certain conditions, there are these things displayed on an interface.
Very simple and straightforward.
'Soul' represents a person's willpower, spiritual energy, etc.
The soul value of ordinary adults is between 8-10.
The reason why Naruto's soul value displays 5/40 because his current soul value was 5, and the upper limit of his soul value is 40.
As his age and mind grow, his soul value will also increase.
This also means that if the soul value is higher, darkening a person will be more difficult.
Before being transmigrated, Li Yaoxiang had heard many Naruto fans thought that the reason Naruto Uzumaki was so naive and so stupid when he was a child, perhaps because he was hit by Shimura Danzo's "Kotoamatsukami".*
*TL note: Kotoamatsukami is a dōjutsu that casts a powerful yet subtle mind-controlling genjutsu on the target.
Danzō Shimura was an elder of Konohagakure. As the founder and leader of Root, Danzō gained notoriety as The Darkness of the Shinobi.]
However, when Li Yaoxiang transmigrated to Naruto World, he carefully analyzed Naruto's life and the original work plot but found that this probability is not significant.
After all, the "extremely optimistic" Naruto was actually gradually revealed when he was 2-3 years old. But when Shimura Danzo got Uchiha Shisui's Mangekyo Sharingan, Uzumaki Naruto was about 5 years old.
The timeline would not be correct.
Therefore, Li Yaoxiang had reason to suspect that the culprit that caused Naruto's difficulty to darken soar rapidly should be because of the lingering 'Asura's soul'.
It's just that because for whom Naruto will become so naive and so silly was not very important for Li Yaoxiang.
The most important thing was that he could get a clear answer from this analysis, that is, in the next two years, he didn't need to worry about Naruto being exposed to 'Kotoamatsukami'.
The 'Darkening Degree' is Naruto's current darkening percent.
If the Darkening Degree is 100%, it means that Li Yaoxiang has completed his mission in Naruto World, and he can leave Naruto World at any time.
The seed buried in Naruto's heart succeeded in raising Naruto's darkening degree from 0% to 1.6%. Because of this, the system rewarded him with a darkening value of 7800 points.
As for the 'Darkening Value' usage, it is very useful! That is related to whether Li Yaoxiang can be his currency in Naruto World. These darkening points can be used to buy any item in Naruto World in the system mall!
The "any" here includes various Ninjutsu, various Taijutsu, various Genjutsu, etc. Even Rinnegan, Tenseigan, Sage Body, various Kekkei Genkai, etc. are not a problem!
That is to say, as long as his darkening point is enough, Uchiha Obito, Uchiha Madara, Otsutsuki Kaguya, etc., are no problem. These final Big Bosses will be just a few scums for Li Yaoxiang!
Unfortunately, the changes this time were not most worthy of Li Yaoxiang's pleasure. Not because of the 1.6% increase in darkening degree, nor the 7800 darkening value reward. He needed proof! A proof that the direction of his efforts over the years was not wrong!
As long as he proves that he is right, it means that in the days to come, as long as he sticks to and continues doing this, he doesn't have to be afraid to waste his efforts anymore! As for the darkening value… If there are no accidents, if things continue to develop normally, the darkening value will have another chance to skyrocket later. And there's no time limit to use the darkening value anyway.
Li Yaoxiang did not rush to use the points. He exited the system interface.
The mind returned to Naruto, who was still crying and doubting his life.
"hic hic hic~ But didn't the Grandpa Hokage say, as long as you work hard, you will succeed? Could it be that I didn't work hard enough?"
Hearing Naruto's response, it was Li Yaoxiang, who had been mentally prepared for a long time and could not help but cursed Asura. It seems that Uzumaki Naruto's 'sickness' is severe.
But it doesn't matter. Go according to plan.
"Oh, the Grandpa? Do you still believe his words?"
Hearing that Li Yaoxiang dared to question Naruto, the heartbroken Naruto was stunned for a while but soon recovered. After all, at this moment, he doesn't have the mind to care about these things.
"Is Grandpa Hokage wrong too? Is there really no way to change? I can only live alone?"
Just when Naruto was about to despair, Li Yaoxiang suddenly suffocated such a sentence: "Actually... it's not hopeless..."
Naruto's eyes widened. He lifted his head. He gasped. He wiped the tears and snot on the face.
"...Can change? You have a way to change? What is it?"
After a moment of silence, Li Yaoxiang's hesitation sounded again in Naruto's mind: "This method… may let you face a more brutal reality in the near future. Do you really want to know?"
Naruto did not care whether the future is cruel. Nothing was more important than solving his current situation.
"YES! I would like to know! Please tell me, please!" Naruto had such a fierce reaction.
How could Li Yaoxiang, who was with him forever, not understand? After all, since Naruto became sensible, he had only faced two walls, except for Sarutobi Hiruzen, who sometimes came to visit him once or twice.
There is no internet. No games. No mobile phone. There are no web posts.
Not to mention Naruto, even Li Yaoxiang, an otaku before transmigration, could not stand it.
Because of this understanding, every time Li Yaoxiang communicates with Naruto; he has the upper hand.
"Actually… you don't have to work so hard to prove yourself. Because you are the hero of the village, you saved everyone. Everyone misunderstood you."
Naruto was stunned and mistakenly thought that Li Yaoxiang was comforting Naruto. Naruto then mocked himself: "How could I be a hero in the village? Forget it, although I don't understand why you said that, I still thank you for comforting me."
"I'm not... I didn't comfort you. I said that; because… The Fourth-Hokage that saved the lives of the entire village, Namikaze Minato… is your father."
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When the words came out, Naruto was dumbfounded. He never expected that the voice in his mind would say such an unbelievable thing.
'Are you kidding? A Hokage, whom I have admired for a long time, and my father is one of them? How can this be?'
"What happened? Still don't believe me?"
The voice in his mind still insisted that he was the son of Namikaze Minato. Naruto couldn't help but hesitate, but he didn't question again. Instead, he was nervous and waited for Li Yaoxiang to continue talking.
"If you still don't believe me... Then relax your mind, don't resist. I'll take you to a place…."
...
The scene changed. Uzumaki Naruto came into a dark space. The entire space was flooded with dark water.
The water was as deep as Naruto's knee. This place put made Naruto feel at a loss: "Where is this? Why did you bring me here? Why am I here?"
"Aren't you curious, the reason everyone calls you Demon Fox? You don't believe that the Fourth-Hokage is your father, right? Then go forward. Go straight ahead, and you'll find the answer you want to know." Li Yaoxiang's voice, like a devil, kept circling in Naruto's mind.
Feeling the cold black water, Naruto knew that he was not dreaming. He really was in a 'mysterious' place.
At the same time, Naruto believed that Li Yaoxiang, who has been with him for a long time, will not frame Naruto. Naruto resisted the fear in his heart. He clenched his tiny fist, gritted his teeth, and walked forward.
At every step, the sound of water echoed. The black water rippled in circles.
Naruto walked very slowly. Who knows how long he had walked?
He finally saw a bright spot ahead.
He looked overjoyed and then started to walk towards the bright place.
Step by step on the black water.
Water splashed all over him.
Because of his short stature and being blocked by black water, he fell several times in a row during the run, making his body wet. But Naruto didn't give up because of it. Instead, he got more and more excited.
There was only one word silently in his mind.
Answer! Answer!
He must know the truth no matter what!
'Why does everyone hate me so much?'
'Why don't people want to be friends with me?'
'Also, Minato is my father?'
Naruto's pace gradually slowed down, not because he was tired, but because in his field of view, he began to see the outline of the bright spot ahead.
It was a very large iron cage.
Inside the iron cage, there seemed to be a very large 'creature' held imprisoned.
He cautiously came closer.
Naruto's footsteps finally stopped. He didn't dare move forward.
Naruto was suddenly frightened and fell into the black water pool.
"What's wrong? Aren't you wondering why everyone calls you Demon Fox? That's because you really are a demon fox. The monster in front of you is the demon fox that has been sealed in your body!" Li Yaoxiang's words kept circling in Naruto's mind.
His face was scared, so pale. He looked at the scene in front of him incredulously.
'It's over...'
Although it was still unclear whether the Fourth-Hokage, Namikaze Minato, was his father, the scene in front of him was enough to make him feel broken and desperate…
After all, it turns out that everyone is right. He is really a monster! There really is a demon fox in him!
So… does that mean he can't make friends?
That's right. Until the end, Naruto's first reaction after seeing Kyuubi(Nine-Tails) was that he was concerned about whether he could make friends or not. His carefree personality made him even ignore the Kyuubi within his own body and forgot his past.
Whether Namikaze Minato was his father or not, it was still a matter of doubt.
"Go ahead. The answer you want is right there…."
Naruto swallowed his saliva and stood up again. He did not refuse Li Yaoxiang's temptation to continue to move forward.
Although he had walked very carefully and tried not to make any noise, the ripples on the water still woke up the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox that had been sleeping for a long time.
...
When Kyuubi opened his eyes and saw Naruto, who was only 3 years old, the violent anger Naruto had imagined did not appear. Instead, it showed a delighted expression.
Although imprisoned in this sealed space, Kyuubi still knew what was happening outside.
It knew Naruto's growth process. It was apparent how eager this child in front of him was to make friends!
Its prone body immediately came to spirit: "Boy! How did you get here?"
The thick voice of Kyuubi scared Naruto again. He also didn't expect the big fox could even speak: "I… I… I don't know… I suddenly came here..." Naruto stammered. He began to say what Li Yaoxiang had taught him.
Kyuubi didn't think too much and began to tempt him: "Boy, you really want to make friends? Come here and help the old man tear off the seal in front of the cage! If you tear off the seal, this old man will become your friend!"
Not only was Kyuubi tempting Naruto, but even Li Yaoxiang also encouraged him.
"Do it. Go tear it."
But Naruto still hesitated.
In Naruto's mind, he communicated with Li Yaoxiang: "I… I… Can I not tear it? Is he the same as the demon fox everyone said? If I pull it, will this big fox run out of the cage and hurt everyone? I... I… don't want to know the answer. If it hurts everyone, I don't want to know the truth. "
"It's okay. Trust me. He can't come out and hurt everyone."
Naruto struggled for a long time and finally chose to follow Li Yaoxiang's instructions and walked towards the seal on the iron cage.
Kyuubi's eyes straightened, full of expectation. The oppressive aura in his body became even more dignified. But to avoid affecting Naruto's actions, it tried to suppress it.
Naruto raised his head to look at the huge Kyuubi that looked like a hill and was really shocked.
"Boy! Tear it quickly."
Naruto, who came back to his senses, looked at the top of his head. There was a nearly 2 meter high 'Sealing Tag Curse'.
He didn't hesitate anymore.
He began to climb up. He clamped the iron with both hands and both knees.
He slowly climbed up…
Naruto was getting closer to the Sealing Tag spell.
Seeing that he had reached a distance where he could touch the Sealing Tag spell, Naruto couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation.
He supported his body on the iron bar. He raised his right hand and stretched out.
But the instant he was about to touch the Sealing Tag curse, there was an invisible force suddenly, and it flew him into the black liquid pool again.
Before Naruto could know what was going on, Kyuubi's roar suddenly sounded throughout the sealed space: "Roar—! Fourth-Kage! You dare to appear here! This old man is going to kill you—!"
Kuāngdāng!
There was a loud noise.
Kyuubi's claws suddenly protruded out of the cage.
The entire cage was shaken violently.
The tip of the claw was just less than a centimeter before reaching Namikaze Minato's back. It then was unable to move for half a minute.
Not far from what Li Yaoxiang expected. As long as he guides Naruto to tear the Sealing Tag spell, it will surely cause Namikaze Minato's last Chakra in Naruto to come out and stop it in advance! This was why he dared to assure Naruto that Kyuubi would not be able to get out of the chaos.
Namikaze Minato appeared here and ignored the roaring Kyuubi behind him.
All kinds of complex, guilty, and excited expressions all gathered on his face at the moment. He was silent for a long time. For a while, he didn't know how to face his son.
The scene in front of him already dumbfounded naruto.
The strange man appeared in front of him. How could he not have recognized him?
He had been walking alone on the streets of Konoha for a long time. He climbed the roof and looked at the majestic Hokage Rock with a look of admiration.
'Who is this man in front of me, if not the Fourth-Hokage?'
"That is your biological father, Fourth-Hokage, Namikaze Minato! If you still don't believe me, then ask him in person." Li Yaoxiang reminded Naruto in his mind.
Naruto swallowed saliva. His face was pale with shock. But he still listened to Li Yaoxiang's opinion and summoned the courage to ask: "Are you… my father?"
Namikaze Minato frowned upon hearing this. He hesitated for a moment but ultimately nodded.
Naruto's first reaction was a joy. Seeing that so many people have fathers and mothers, he also had countless fantasies about his parents, but he completely didn't expect that his own father turned out to be the Hokage that he had admired for so long!
However, this joy was just a flash. Soon it turned into puzzlement and doubt.
'Why...? If my father is Namikaze Minato, why do people treat me like that? Why do people hate me? Shouldn't Hokage be the most respected and recognized by most people?'
'Didn't Grandpa Hokage say that the Fourth-Hokage Namikaze Minato sacrificed himself to save the village? Then my father should be a hero. Shouldn't that make me the son of a hero?'
That being the case. Why does everyone treat Naruto like this?
Before Naruto figured out what was going on, Li Yaoxiang gave him another strong dose at this time: "The monster in front of you is the one that your father, Namikaze Minato, personally sealed into you."
Naruto heard it. He was enlightened on the spot.
Recalling the bullying he faced since he was a kid. Recalling the disgusting "eyes" that everyone showed him. Naruto's face became dull, and he couldn't help confirming this to Namikaze Minato: "You sealed this big fox in my body?"
Namikaze Minato nodded again.
Naruto's expression soon changed from dull to angry! Even in the original work, when the grown-up Naruto met Namikaze Minato for the first time, he could not bear to punch him... Let alone the current Naruto?
Not surprisingly... When Naruto knew the truth, the first reaction was to rush straight up.
At the irresponsible father, Naruto gave him a series of punches and kicks.
Namikaze Minato, who was guilty, didn't stop Naruto. He let Naruto keep hitting him.
Naruto broke into tears again. Tears burst into a howling.
"Uuuuuu~ Why?! Why are you doing this to me? Do you know how I've lived these years?"
Namikaze Minato's face was full of guilt, and of course, he knew exactly how his son had been treated. After all, he, like Kyuubi, witnessed Naruto's growth. He also didn't expect things to become like this.
So, he just stood there and let Naruto, who was only 3 years old, vent all the grievances he had suffered over the years, vent it all on him.
Until Naruto was tired and stopped hitting, he said, "It's too noisy here. Let's go to another place to talk."
...…
The scene changed. The two came to a white space.
Kyuubi, who was still roaring around a while ago, suddenly disappeared.
Naruto froze, looked around all around, and said nothing. He wiped away his tears. He raised his head and waited for Namikaze Minato to give him an explanation.
"Naruto… I'm sorry. I know I'm not qualified for you to forgive me. I didn't fulfill my responsibility as a father. But I just want to tell you that this is not what you think it is. I never thought your life would become like this."
Seeing Naruto's expression of dissatisfaction, Namikaze Minato didn't know what to say. He sighed and released the last trace of Chakra of Uzumaki Kushina he kept.
A burst of white smoke slowly rose. Immediately after the smoke dissipated, Uzumaki Kushina's figure appeared in front of two people.
While Uzumaki Kushina was still at a loss, Namikaze Minato also said at this time: "Kushina, this is our son. Naruto, this is your mother."
Unlike Namikaze Minato, Uzumaki Kushina was only the last trace of Chakra that was sealed. She could not witness Naruto's growth. Her memory persists in the last moment before her death.
After seeing the baby-sized Naruto, which has grown to be 3 years old, Kushina's expression showed excitement and joy. She didn't even look at Namikaze Minato. She rushed directly to Naruto and hugged Naruto tightly in her arms. She was moved to tears.
Feeling Kushina's maternal love, Naruto was also unable to suppress his emotions and cried again.
Because he finally knew who his father and mother were.
He is not a monster like everyone said. He also has a father and a mother…
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The mother and son hugged and cried for a while.
Kushina then pushed away Naruto a little and began to look up and down at her precious son. She stroked his forehead. She wiped his tears. She wiped the cold water for him.
She cared about everything Naruto had done over the years, but she knew that the time left for her was running out, and she could only do her part as a mother as much as she can.
"Naruto, be good. Let mom take a good look. How have you been in the past few years? Are you full? Are there any girls you like?"
These questions caused an awkward atmosphere throughout the scene. Not because these questions were too much. It's because neither Naruto nor Minato know how to answer this question for a while. Because Naruto's life in the past few years didn't really go well.
Namikaze Minato's eyes showed agony in his heart.
At a different time from the original work, at this time, Namikaze Minato was still unable to know how most people will recognize Uzumaki Naruto in the future, so he only felt more guilty for Naruto.
"Kushina…" Namikaze Minato whispered.
Kushina ignored the call, waved her hand, motioning him not to disturb her time with her son.
He didn't really think much about it. But then he really understood the saying, "Children are a treasure to their mother". Naruto buried himself in his mother's arms and started to cry coquettishly.
Naruto began to complain about the hardship over the years.
Holding Naruto tightly, turning her head to her husband, she glared at Minato: "Look at you! What kind of person have you entrusted our child to?! I was willing to sacrifice at first, just to let you take good care of Naruto! The results of it?! This is the bright future you want to leave for our son?! I'm so blind! Turns out, I don't know how to choose a man!"
Sure enough, when there is a child involved, the husband will lose. The son is the love of mother's life, after all.
Kushina had no intention of giving her husband a face at all. Hearing that her son has experienced such a hard day, no mother in the world can bear it!
One was willing to fight, and the other was willing to suffer.
Knowing that she only had little time left, Kushina no longer wastes time. Her mind returned to the little Naruto again. She exhorted: "Naruto, don't be discouraged, don't be discouraged. Everything will be fine, you know? After mom leaves, you must take good care of yourself. When others bully you, remember to fight back! Our beloved son, how could they bully you so easily?
The deep maternal love made Naruto felt that today is the happiest day since he was sensible. He put aside all his troubles and gave a refreshing 'hum'.
After venting all the frustrations in his heart, Naruto's resentment towards his father, Minato, also subsided. Only then he began to face his father.
Namikaze Minato also crouched down, took him into his arms, and said again: "I'm sorry Naruto."
After feeling the father's love buried in the depths, he pushed away Namikaze Minato. He asked reluctantly, "Are you going to leave? Can you not leave? Can I meet you again? Can you just stay with me? I don't want to be alone…."
This scene of Naruto's begging made Uzumaki Kushina, who had finally calmed down, burst into tears again. She said nothing this time because she knew that some things were unavoidable.
In the days to come, Naruto will have to face it all by himself.
Namikaze Minato came out with great concern at this time and comforted: "Naruto, you have grown up. You are a man. You must live a good life. Also, mom and dad are not leaving you. We will watch and guard you from the sky. You're not alone." He comforted Naruto for a while.
Naruto reluctantly accepted the fact that they were about to leave.
However, just as the two sides were about to say goodbye, Namikaze Minato suddenly squatted down, facing Naruto's eyes, and cautiously said: "Naruto, can you tell your dad, who has taught you so much these years? Who is taking care of you? Who told you about a seal?"
That's right. In fact, Namikaze Minato had long been aware of Naruto's abnormalities.
After all, as a father, he is more attentive to Naruto's every move than other people.
Unlike Sarutobi Hiruzen, nor the Anbu sent by Sarutobi Hiruzen. Even though Sarutobi had a 'crystal ball', and even if Anbe stayed with Naruto for 24 hours, they were not concerned about the small details of Naruto's life.
Therefore, Naruto cleaned the house by himself. He changed his diapers by himself. At most, they only thought that Uzumaki Naruto was more independent and sensible than other children. After all, the children of Naruto World are relatively precocious, and people are used to it.
When Naruto heard this, he was taken aback. He did not know how to answer this question.
There is someone who taught him, took care of him, and told him the truth. The problem is, he doesn't even know who this person is at all? How to answer the question?
Just when Naruto was confused, Li Yaoxiang's voice sounded at this time: "Naruto, don't worry. Let me talk to your father personally."
Naruto was relieved after hearing this. The voice's owner will help him answer this question for his father. That would be great.
It didn't take long for Naruto, who has initially been full of tenderness, to turn around and change.
Suddenly his expression turned into a look that did not match his age.
Li Yaoxiang controlled Uzumaki Naruto's small body, his hands draped over his shoulders, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised: "You're looking for me?"
Namikaze Minato, who was initially still in close contact with Naruto, was immediately frightened and retreated back a few steps, keeping a certain distance from Li Yaoxiang. Even Kushina, who was standing behind him, was confused by the sudden movement.
Detecting the abnormality, she was asked quickly: "Naruto, what's wrong with you? Are you okay? Don't scare your mother, okay?"
She was about to rush forward, but Namikaze Minato stretched out an arm to block the way and coldly said: "Don't go! He is not Naruto now."
Suddenly, the atmosphere on the scene became extremely solemn.
Kushina was worried. Namikaze Minato hesitated.
Li Yaoxiang was relaxed all the way through, keeping his seemingly harmless smile...
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Namikaze Minato's heart was tense to the extreme. He felt that this Li Yaoxiang in front of him had an ulterior secret.
Since he noticed Naruto's abnormality, he always felt a little uneasy in his heart. This sense of uneasiness became stronger as Li Yaoxiang revealed himself. He felt that the purpose of this Li Yaoxiang in front of him was far less simple than what he seemed on the surface.
"Who are you? Why are you with Naruto?"
Li Yaoxiang was not surprised. The moment he decided to take care of Naruto, he had expected this scene in the future and the encounter with Namikaze Minato.
The reason why he uncovered the truth so quickly, besides the part of the darkening Naruto plan, there was also the most important reason, that is, he wants to remove Namikaze Minato as a "lighthouse" out of Naruto's consciousness as soon as possible. After all, his purpose cannot be known.
If, during the planning period, Minato noticed something was wrong, and then he explained everything to Naruto, everything will be over. There was no place for him to complain.
At the same time, because Minato and Kushina had little time left, Li Yaoxiang didn't actually need to bother with them and can just keep hiding.
Li Yaoxiang squinted and smiled, looking at Minato silently for a long time. There was no intention to answer. That meaning was obvious.
'If you ask a question like that, don't even try asking. Do you think I will answer it?'
The atmosphere at the scene, with the attitude shown by Li Yaoxiang, became tense.
Kushina, who was scared to her wits, saw that the situation was not good but couldn't hold on any longer. She looked at her husband and her son. In a hurry, she quickly came out from Minato's blocking, and under the tense situation, she knelt down directly to Li Yaoxiang: "Please, I don't care who you are or your purpose, but I beg you not to hurt Naruto."
This time, not only Minato but even Li Yaoxiang was shocked by Kushina's action.
At the same time, Li Yaoxiang was moved by her maternal love. Li Yaoxiang had to keep reminding himself to harden his heart, not to soften in this situation. His attitude became no longer rigid.
The atmosphere at the scene was relieved as a result.
"Hey~" Li Yaoxiang sighed. He was not cruel enough to let this go on. He comforted, "Relax. I won't hurt Naruto. How I've treated Naruto- your husband knows best. If you don't believe it, you can ask him. As for my goal… I'm sorry, I have no comment."
Kushina turned her head and looked up towards her husband, Minato.
As a mother, she only cares about one thing, that is, her son. Even if heaven falls, as long as Li Yaoxiang does not harm her son's life, she does not care about anything else.
Seeing Minato nodded and gave her a positive answer, Kushina then stood up, wiped the tears from her face, and returned to Minato.
When Minato saw this, it made it hard for him to keep asking. After all, he knew very well what Li Yaoxiang had done to Naruto over the years.
As a dead person, he couldn't stop everything that would happen in the future.
There was not much chakra left for him to stay here. Even if he wants to do something… he couldn't. Because after all, Li Yaoxiang is in control of his son's body. If he is determined to do something, does that mean he must kill his own son? If he really tries, the first one who will run out to stop him would most likely be the person holding his arm tightly, the wife Kushina next to him.
Thinking of this, Minato sighed.
When he looked at Li Yaoxiang again, he lost his vigilance. He became somewhat helpless and unwilling. At the same time, he was a little bit tired of Konoha's scolding.
'But forget it. I'm already dead anyway. I can't do much.'
"Forget it. Since you don't want to say it, I won't force you. But anyway, I still feel that you care about Naruto. Thank you very much for taking care of Naruto." He said, and who knows from where Minato took out a scroll, he then continued: "It's all the Ninjutsus I learned in my life with Kushina. I hope this will help you and Naruto." Minato came over and passed the scroll to Li Yaoxiang. At the same time, there was a look of "please" in his eyes.
Needless to say, Li Yaoxiang also knew that it was to help Li Yaoxiang take good care of Minato's son, Naruto, in the future.
Li Yaoxiang took the scroll very calmly. He seemed calm, but in fact, he was suffocating with excitement!
'Hahahaha! A blessing in disguise! It took no effort at all!'
'What's this scroll? This is what Minato Kushina has learned in their life!'
'I feel excited thinking about it!'
The Ninjutsu in this scroll can make most people in the Ninja World envious to death! In addition, the moment Naruto and Namikaze Minato met, the darkening value soared again. The gains this time were far more abundant than he had imagined!
ding~ ding~
Li Yaoxiang tried to control his emotions, so he pretended to cough twice: "Cough, cough! Rest assured. I will take care of Naruto. You don't need to worry about his safety." Li Yaoxiang affirmed once again.
Minato and Kushina felt relieved. The two looked at each other and smiled gently. They were interlocking their fingers, snuggling each other. They understood each other by looking at each other's eyes.
Immediately afterward, both of them turned their heads to look at Li Yaoxiang, expressing gratitude.
Seeing that the two were about to disappear, Minato suddenly remember something at this time and quickly said, "Can you promise me something again?"
Li Yaoxiang nodded: "What is it?"
"If one day in the future, Naruto really stands on the opposite side of Konoha. I hope you can help me bring a few words to Naruto…."
Li Yaoxiang hesitated slightly but did not refuse, waiting for him to continue.
"Not everyone is as cruel as you think. I hope you can leave a glimmer of survival for Konoha in the future..."
After hearing this, Li Yaoxiang couldn't help being taken aback.
Minato asked Li Yaoxiang to convey the message to Naruto. And Minato said it as if he was expecting Naruto to be on Konoha's enemy side.
He didn't know whether his guess was correct, but in an instant before leaving, a light flashed in his mind, and he finally understood the uneasiness in his heart was. Minato was afraid that one day in the future, Li Yaoxiang would make Naruto and Konoha enemies. Therefore, Minato spent the last bit of his strength telling his worst guess.
Li Yaoxiang looked complicated. He hesitated again and again. But in the end, he nodded agreed to Minato's promise, even though he didn't have to nod.
Of course, fulfilling the promise meant that it might hinder his plan to darken Naruto. If it did hinder the plan, then he might not fulfill the promise. He would have to apologize to Minato.
But still. Although Li Yaoxiang wanted to darken Naruto, he didn't want to turn Naruto into a sentimental demon without emotion, like a walking corpse. As long as the circumstances permits, Li Yaoxiang doesn't mind saving some innocent people at the last moment.
After seeing Li Yaoxiang nodding in agreement, the figure of Minato and Kushina became more and more blurred, forming a mass of rays of light, slowly dissipating between Heaven and Earth…
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The disappearance of Naruto and Minato made Kyuubi full of anger and had nowhere to vent.
Since being sealed again by Namikaze Minato, he hadn't been as angry as he is today for a long time.
'The damned Fourth-Hokage, not only took away half of my body but also sealed me inside this brat's body. The most damning thing is that the damn human being actually left behind some Chakra, guarding the seal this entire time!'
Doesn't it mean that every Kyuubi's attempt to escape was treated as a joke?! And the damned human being dared to turn a blind eye to Kyuubi! How could Kyuubi tolerate it?!
ROAR–!
The beast roared through the sealed space. The beast's claws constantly beat on the iron bars, making a violent 'clang' sound. Kyuubi tried to vent all the anger it suffered today.
Not any long after, Kyuubi suddenly stopped going crazy. It was stunned looking at the 'Uzumaki Naruto' who knows since when he returned: "Boy! Where did you just go?!"
Standing in front of Kyuubi was, of course, not Naruto himself. It was Li Yaoxiang who was controlling Naruto's body. After the couple disappeared, Li Yaoxiang did not rush to return control to Naruto.
Naruto didn't know what happened.
What Li Yaoxiang had to do now was to have a "good" negotiation with Kyuubi to lay the groundwork for the next step!
Facing Kyuubi's reproach, Li Yaoxiang not at all answered. He just smiled and looked at the rare big fox in front of him.
Although Kyuubi felt strange, he had no plans to get to the bottom of it. After all, what he was most concerned about is how to fool the kid in front of him, unlock the seal and get out of the cage!
"Boy! Come over and help the old man tear off this spell!"
There was no tension at the beginning. There was no fear at the beginning. 'Uzumaki Naruto' still looked complacent and kept smiling at Kyuubi.
In this situation, Kyuubi could not help but be surprised. But soon, he was irritated by Li Yaoxiang's underwhelming appearance.
"Little demon! If you don't help the old man tear off the spell, the old man will kill you!"
"Oh, really? Then why don't you come out and give it a try? I'm standing here and not moving. Come bite me."
This time was a little better. At least Li Yaoxiang responded. But during Li Yaoxiang's provocation, he stretched out his neck to make it easier for Kyuubi to bite.
It really made Kyuubi so angry. Kyuubi, who have lived for thousands of years, couldn't wait to bite Li Yaoxiang into pieces right away! However, Kyuubi, who also watched Naruto's growth, quickly noticed the abnormality.
'Wrong! He is not that kid!'
His eyes were blinded by anger just now, and now he finally reacted somewhat calmly: "You are not that Boy! Who the hell are you?!"
Li Yaoxiang looked at the fox as huge as a hill with interest. But he was not angry because of Kyuubi's defiant attitude.
"Who am I... Is this important? Compared to my identity… Don't you think… It's more interesting to discuss the topic of the old fox who has thousands of years. The longer you live, the more things you can look back on, right? ...Ku. Ra. Ma." Li Yaoxiang said 'Kurama' word by word. He also put away his cynical attitude. Both his expression and tone became serious.
When Kyuubi heard someone call him the name Kurama, his head was blank and buzzed. Even Li Yaoxiang's provocative words before became blank.
Immediately afterward, there was a shocked expression.
'This….. How is this possible?!'
Who knows how many years have passed since anyone calls him like this?
That is the name that Six-Paths Sage* gave him 1000 years ago.
*TL note: Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki (Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo), known to Earth's population at large as the Sage of Six Paths was a legendary god-like figure who is regarded as the ancestor of shinobi, for his act of founding ninshū which led to the creation of the ninja world. Inspired by his younger son, Hagoromo separated the Ten-Tails' Chakra within his body and used his Creation of All Things Technique to divide it into nine separated bodies, creating the tailed beasts and giving each a name.]
Except for Six-Paths Sage and the other Tailed Beasts, it is almost impossible for anyone else to know his name. But the question is, why does this 'mysterious person' know Kurama's name?!
"What happened? Shocked? You really thought no one in this world knows your origin?"
Kyuubi's hair suddenly froze, and its whole body put on a fighting posture. His vigilance rose: "Who the hell are you?!"
"It doesn't matter who I am! More importantly, what do you, Tailed Beasts, think of Six-Paths' last words?! Didn't he want you all to get along peacefully with humans?! Why the hell are you raging and killing human beings?!"
Hearing a series of Li Yaoxiang's shouts, Kyuubi's confidence became a little insufficient. He couldn't see through Li Yaoxiang, but he still said hard: "This is what those humans are persecuting us! They want to seal us first!"
"Very good! Does that mean that as long as the humans return you to freedom, then you're willing to follow Six-Paths' last words and live in peace with humanity?
"That… that… of course!"
Li Yaoxiang was waiting for this 'of course'!
Li Yaoxiang immediately seized the opportunity and seriously warned repeatedly: "That's good! Now I'll tell you that that day is not far away. Please just stay still and don't mess with me, especially with Naruto. Remember to control your Chakra well! Don't affect his growth!" Li Yaoxiang warned again and again.
Of course, Kyuubi refused to accept: "Hmph! Why should the old man believe you?"
Li Yaoxiang seemed to have expected that Kyuubi would say so. He immediately took out the scroll that Minato had just given him and shook it in front of Kyuubi.
"I forgot to tell you. This contains all the Sealing Jutsus owned by Uzumaki Clan. If you believe me, then cooperate with me obediently, and everyone will have a happy ending. If you dare to make trouble, then don't blame me for being merciless! When that happens, that will be your own fault!"
The big eyes shook with the scroll in Li Yaoxiang's hand. Kyuubi's face clearly showed resentment and unwillingness.
But this time, he didn't refute. Because he knew it was useless to refute.
In addition to Wood-Style and Sharingan, the Tailed Beasts were naturally restrained by the Sealing Jutsu of Uzumaki Clan, which forced them to submit.
When Li Yaoxiang saw that Kyuubi still put on an unwilling expression, he knew that this old fox couldn't let go of his face. But Li Yaoxiang never planned to bargain with Kyuubi, to begin with!
What are you kidding? Li Yaoxiang hadn't even learned any Ninjutsu on the scroll yet. He was just scaring Kyuubi.
You know, there were still some darkening points that have not been used yet!
If you really dare to put on 'I rather die than submit' posture, Li Yaoxiang would not mind buying a one-time 'Adamantine Sealing Chains'* in the mall so that Kyuubi can learn how to make a 'Three Good Model Fox'!
*TL note: This is a sealing technique that is characteristic of the Uzumaki clan. Users produce chains made out of their own Chakra, which emerge from their torso. Users control the chains as they extend outwards from their body, most commonly to wrap around targets and restrain them.
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Li Yaoxiang exited the sealed space. He returned to Uzumaki Naruto's house. Li Yaoxiang also returned the control of the body to Naruto.
When Naruto noticed that the surrounding environment had changed again, Naruto suddenly became nervous and quickly asked in his mind: "Where's dad? Mom? Are they gone?"
Li Yaoxiang did not respond.
Naruto knew what this silence meant. He slowly lowered his head. He looked a little lost. But soon, Naruto's head lifted up, and his eyes became brighter and piercing!
Although it was short, it was enough! Because today is the happiest day, he ever felt in his life!
He also has parents! He knows who his father and mother are!
And more importantly, since his father is the Hokage, Namikaze Minato, who saved the whole village, does that mean that as long as everyone knows the truth, they will not hate Naruto anymore?
The more he thought about it, the more excited he felt.
The scene of him making friends with everyone and having fun together flashed in his mind.
Needless to say, Li Yaoxiang also knew what Naruto was thinking. He was not surprised. Anyway, he was used to Naruto always thinking positively. Naruto, who was influenced by Asura's soul, became cheerful and optimistic since he was born.
Li Yaoxiang immediately interrupted Naruto's thoughts: "Really? I thought everyone already knew that your father was Namikaze Minato? Did everyone willing to make friends with you so far? Did they?"
Naruto Uzumaki was still obsessed with the various scenes in his fantasy. After hearing this sentence, he was taken aback. He was puzzled.
Without waiting for Naruto to ask, Li Yaoxiang continued: "Don't be delusional! The people in the village are more ungrateful than you think! More ruthless than you think! Otherwise, they won't treat you like this all these years!"
Naruto was shocked by Li Yaoxiang's words. He retorted again and again: "No! No! No! They just don't know who I am! Otherwise, they wouldn't treat me like this! That's right! It must be that! As long as they know who I am. They will definitely change!"
"Heh." Li Yaoxiang sneered, "What about the Hokage grandpa? Does he know who you are? At first, your father entrusted him to take care of you. But the result? In addition to being afraid of you, he sent someone to monitor for 24 hours. Besides that, what else did he do? Does he really care about you?"
Uzumaki Naruto listened incredulously to everything Li Yaoxiang said, and he captured the key points in Li Yaoxiang's words.
That is, 'Grandpa Hokage has sent someone to monitor him 24 hours.'
But the problem is... how can that be?!
If someone really monitors him for 24 hours, why do they and Grandpa Hokage ignore Naruto after knowing what happened to him?
'Is it true that the people in the village are so cruel and ungrateful, as the "Owner of the Voice" said?'
'NO! It can't be!'
'I'm going to ask Grandpa Hokage himself what is going on!'
Naruto gave no response. He opened and shut the door very emotionally and rushed over the snowy road to the Hokage Residence.
Seeing this, Li Yaoxiang smiled.
The reason why he threw out the rhetoric questions were to guide Uzumaki Naruto into blaming Sarutobi Hiruzen! Obviously, his goal had been achieved. Next was the successful countdown of the 2nd Step plan.
The previous step was to let Uzumaki Naruto feel that no matter how hard he tried, he could not change the minds of others. To let his life fall to the bottom entirely.
So now was the time to make Naruto completely rebound from the bottom!
Go to the pinnacle of life!
To help Naruto get everything he wants!
Because Li Yaoxiang knew that the higher he stood, the heavier you fall.
Only in this way will the final effect of darkening Naruto be more perfect!
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Hokage Residence, in the high-level Conference Hall.
There is a long table in the Conference Hall.
Sarutobi Hiruzen was sitting in the main seat. Mitokado Homura* and Utatane Koharu* sat side by side on the right side of Sarutobi Hiruzen. Shimura Danzo sat was sitting on the left row.
*TL note: Ever since childhood, Homura and Hiruzen Sarutobi have been close friends. Under the guidance of the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, they and their third team-mate, Koharu Utatane, have completed numerous missions together.]
The four people are all talking, discussing various policies, problems, and solutions in the village, large and small. From the relationship between village to village, and down to ordinary people's daily lives.
They suddenly moved to Uchiha Clan's topic.
"Hiruzen, are you still going to endure it?! Uchiha Clan's attitude has become more and more obvious! Do you really have to wait for them to do it before you can make up your mind?! Do you know how serious the consequences are?!" It was Shimura Danzo who spoke.
He had already transplanted Sharingan through Orochimaru. That's why he knew the power of Sharingan very well. He was also very eager to get more Sharingan.
Therefore, over the years, he continued to use various reasons to urge Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others to quickly sanctioned Uchiha Clan and further force the Uchiha clan to rebel.
Sarutobi Hiruzen sucked in the tobacco pipe: "The village has lost too much talent. We can't keep up with it."
"What's the matter? Are you regretting now? Did you forget how Tobirama-sensei died?" Hearing Shimura Danzo uttering the words' Tobirama-sensei', Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others were all moved by that.
After all, Shimura Danzo was right.
In the beginning, the Second Raikage of Kumo Village was ambushed by the Gold and Silver Brothers* and barely escaped with his life. In the end, Kumo Village suffered huge losses and even affected their Konoha.
*TL note: Years ago, before the First Shinobi World War, the Gold and Silver Brothers made names for themselves in their attempt to capture the Nine-Tailed Fox for their village. They were instead swallowed whole by the beast. The brothers survived inside Kurama for two weeks by eating the beast's flesh; this would eventually lead to the fox regurgitating them. This left them with unusually large chakra-reserves and abilities similar to those of a jinchūriki. With their newfound powers, the brothers assaulted the Second Raikage during his peace pact with the Second Hokage Tobirama Senju to stage a coup d'etat. Managing to bring the Second Hokage to the verge of death, the brothers have declared disgraces for their treacherous actions and deceptive natures.]
Because of this, over the years, they will not be soft on any 'unstable factor' in managing Konoha!
However, gradually, Sarutobi Hiruzen felt a bit hesitant. He began to doubt whether their actions over the years were right or wrong. Because of their approach, Konoha has already lost too much strength and talent.
"The death of Sakumo at that time has caused the village to lose too much strength… Jiraiya and Tsunade also left the village because of this. We can no longer make a rash decision. If we use tough methods to deal with Uchiha Clan and there's a slight mistake, Konoha may fall into a huge crisis." Sarutobi Hiruzen expressed his concerns.
Sarutobi Hiruzen was telling the truth. But Shimura Danzo was upset. He was mirroring Sarutobi Hiruzen. "Hmph! Are you complaining now? Don't forget, at that time, everyone agreed with Sakumo*!" Shimura Danzo immediately retorted.
*TL note: Sakumo Hatake was a famous and powerful ninja of Konohagakure who, during his lifetime, held fame that was said to overshadow even that of the Legendary Three Ninja. His son, Kakashi, proved himself a genius like Sakumo and idolized him, desiring to become just as great a ninja as his father. His wife died when Kakashi was very young.]
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Seeing Shimura Danzo pointing his finger at himself and the others, Mitokado Homura immediately retorted: "We agreed to suppress Sakumo, but did we ever let you force him to commit suicide?"
"Hmph!" With a cold snort, Shimura Danzo continued, "Don't laugh. If you didn't agree, do you have another option? You can't tell me because you at that time would have no ability to stop it."
The three people present were dumbstruck and unable to reply. There was no way to refute. After all, that was precisely the case.
If the four people present disagreed with this approach, Hatake Sakumo, who was the leader of Anbu, would have spread the content of his task.
Because of this, Hatake Sakumo understood Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others' intentions. He avoided fighting with them and chose to commit suicide in the end.
The reason why they made this decision was very simple. It was because, at the time, Hatake Sakumo was already the next Hokage that everyone expected, but this does not mean that Hatake Sakumo is the ideal candidate for their mind.
After all, to them, only people like Namikaze Minato who would sacrifice their lives, family, and everything for Konoha are the best candidates for Hokage. And Hatake Sakumo is obviously not such a person. The mission he gave up to save his companions meant that he was not suitable for Hokage. Therefore, he, who was too popular, had become the 'unstable factor' in the hearts of several old fellows.
Death was the best attribution for Hatake Sakumo. The same was true for Orochimaru.
Now that Namikaze Minato was selected, Orochimaru naturally became an unstable factor. It must be eradicated. Otherwise, it would be impossible to condemn Orochimaru for continuing to do human research. After all, in the beginning, Sarutobi Hiruzen personally agreed to the research.
Seeing the awkward scene, Sarutobi Hiruzen coughed twice and deliberately closed the topic: "Forget it. Don't talk about the past. The Uchiha Clan- if we can't do it, it's better not to do it. If Konoha lose a great clan like Uchiha, then the other Four-Great Ninja Villages may take advantage of it. Moreover, the Uchiha Clan has now been surrounded by the regiments at each of the Great Clan's stations. No major event can happen. Let's take a look first."
At this moment, there was a rapid knock on the door outside the door.
"Report, Lord-Hokage. Uzumaki Naruto is desperately trying to rush into Hokage Residence. Even if someone tried to block him, he would not care."
When the four heard the words, they were slightly confused, and they all looked at each other.
Truthfully, when they heard this person outside the door talking about Uzumaki Naruto, the people in the Conference Hall almost forgot that Naruto is Namikaze Minato's son.
After all, since the Demon Fox incident, most of the time, in addition to dealing with official business, they have also focused on the "unstable factor" of the Uchiha Clan.
After Sarutobi Hiruzen sent someone to monitor Naruto for 24 hours, he didn't pay much attention. At most, he would visit once every one or two months.
The same was true for Shimura Danzo.
In the beginning, there were only two purposes for deliberately leaking the news that Naruto was the "Demon Fox".
1) See if you can gain control of Uzumaki Naruto and train Naruto.
2) If no one knows that Naruto is Jinchuriki, then Sarutobi Hiruzen had an excuse to continue to delay the Uchiha clan's incident. Even if the Uchiha clan rebelled, the harm would still be under his control.
However, since everyone knows that Uzumaki Naruto is Jinchuriki, if Uchiha Clan decides to rebel, they will definitely try to take Naruto. This means that the Uchiha Clan's rebellion will be out of control.
So, Sarutobi Hiruzen had to decide as soon as possible to solve the "time bomb" of the Uchiha Clan.
Therefore, for the above reasons, the old fellows in the Conference Hall did not have time to care for Naruto. This also caused Naruto to be piling frustrations all the time.
Dumbfounded for a moment, Sarutobi Hiruzen casually instructed: "Let him come in."
After the order was passed on, there was a sound of rapid footsteps in the corridor outside the conference room. He didn't even knock on the door. Naruto just pushed the door open and ran in excitedly.
He saw the scene in Conference Hall. He was stunned at first, but soon, he subconsciously ignored the others in the field of view. Only the Grandpa Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, was left.
He walked up quickly and climbed to the table with his left hand in his waist. His right hand pointed at Sarutobi Hiruzen and said vigorously, "Old fogey! I ask you! Why did you hide that my dad is Fourth-Hokage?!"
As soon as the voice fell, the atmosphere in the Conference Hall suddenly became extremely solemn.
Shimura Danzo's tone became serious. "Who told you about this?"
Naruto looked at this one-eyed guy. Naruto didn't recognize him. Regardless, he stared at Sarutobi Hiruzen again, waiting for his reply. And Sarutobi Hiruzen's face became ugly.
It didn't matter who told Naruto the truth. The old fellows in the Conference Hall paid more attention to Naruto's Jinchuriki than Naruto himself. After all, they couldn't let a Konoha-hostile Jinchuriki come back again.
So, he asked the same question, but compared to Shimura Danzo, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked much more kind: "Naruto, can you tell Grandpa Hokage first, who told you that the Fourth-Hokage is your father?"
Naruto Uzumaki still didn't notice that there was something wrong with the atmosphere and said very angrily: "Hmph! Don't try to lie to me again! It was my dad who told me personally! I saw my dad and mom with my own eyes!"
Mitokado Homura: "You saw Minato with your own eyes? How is that possible?"
Utatane Koharu: "Naruto, tell us what's going on!"
Hearing the news that Namikaze Minato still existed, their expressions were varied.
Excited. Guilty. And there was worry.
As for Shimura Danzo's expression, it's as ugly as eating shit.
Uzumaki Naruto did not understand why they care so much about this matter.
"I saw a cage with a big fox. The fox told me to tear off the charm on the cage, and then dad and mom came out."
Although the description was not too clear, old fellows with broad knowledge can guess a rough idea, except that Namikaze Minato left a countermeasure.
After knowing the cause of the matter, they were relaxed. But their emotions were quickly stretched and taut again because they captured one of the main points in Naruto's words!
Fox... Kyuubi, Demon Fox, actually asked Naruto to tear off the seal? That can be done?!
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Utatane Koharu quickly warned: "Naruto, don't ever tear it off alright?"
Mitokado Homura: "Yes, that's right, Naruto. Next time you're in that space, remember not to move at all. Don't talk to the demon fox too. Do you understand?"
Naruto became a little impatient by these two people's nagging. He was here to hold them accountable!
"You're so annoying! Old man, why aren't you saying anything! Why did you hide my identity? My father is the Fourth-Hokage; I am the son of Fourth-Hokage! Why did you send someone to monitor me to not help me?! And don't you care knowing that everyone treats me like that and misunderstands me?!"
Naruto, who was only 3 years old, pointed to Sarutobi Hiruzen's nose and asked a series of angry questions.
Recalling everything in the past. The more he thought about it, the angrier he got!
When the old fellows see this, they looked at Naruto, and Naruto looked back at them.
The problem returns to the most serious part, that is, it must be considered whether the current Naruto is hostile to the village!
The old fellows focused their attention on Sarutobi Hiruzen and signaled him to solve the problem. Sarutobi Hiruzen also understood the meaning of these 'friends'.
He did not shirk. He changed his face and said with a sincere voice: "Hey... Naruto. The reason why we concealed your identity is for your safety. Many things are not as simple as you think… You also know that a demon fox is sealed in your body. If your identity is exposed, other villages will definitely be detrimental to you. I once promised your father, to take good care of you, so I must not put your life in danger. I hope you can understand my difficulties."
Sarutobi Hiruzen's heart-wrenching series of words flickered Naruto, who was only three years old. Fortunately, with Li Yaoxiang's 'reminder' in his mind, Naruto quickly reacted.
"You liar! You said you were afraid that I would be in danger! But how come the entire village already knew that I am the demon fox?! What's the difference?! Do you know how everyone treats me now?! I'll never live this kind of life again!"
Naruto repeatedly shouted. He didn't care about who they are; provoking their authority.
In the Conference Hall, except for Sarutobi Hisaki, the eyes of the other three people got worse.
Seeing that the situation was not good, Sarutobi Hiruzen hurriedly said to Naruto: "Naruto, I'm sorry. It's my fault. I was too busy that I ignored your feelings. You are right… Since everyone already knows about the true existence of "Demon Fox". Then I will call everyone in the village as soon as possible to reveal your identity in public, do you think it's good?"
When the words came out, Naruto's eyes widened on the spot.
Full of excitement, he looked towards Sarutobi Hiruzen in disbelief.
"Old… old… old man. You… you… you're not lying? You're... really willing to tell everyone who I am?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen squinted and nodded with a smile.
Followed by- Naruto shouted with excitement.
Cheered and jumped on the desk.
"Hahahaha! Great! Great! I can finally make friends! I can finally play with everyone!"
After shouting and jumping for a while, Naruto was so excited that he quickly got down and used his elbows and knees to climb in front of Sarutobi Hiruzen and looked at him at close range: "Old fogey! Quick! Call everyone and tell them!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen still maintained a kind smile: "Naruto, you calm down first. It's not like they can't come. In this period of time, everyone is currently busy with their own affairs. How do you make everyone come? Rest assured. Go back and wait patiently. I'll tell someone to pass it on later. Three days! In three days. After three days, I'll let the whole village come together and then announce your identity in public."
Naruto frowned half his eyebrows, suspiciously: "Really? You're not lying, right?"
"Un." Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded.
Naruto was finally willing to give up and leave. He leapt out of the door: "Yes! Great! I can finally make friends!"
With cheers gradually get further apart, this brought the solemn atmosphere back to the Conference Hall.
"Hiruzen! It can't go on like this! This demon fox has known the truth. Sooner or later, he will be detrimental to the village and hostile to everyone. The best way is to take out the roots to take care of it! I can make sure that this will not happen!"
Of course, Shimura Danzo would not let this opportunity pass. However, what was ushered in is Sarutobi's tough attitude.
"..."
Sarutobi Hizen glanced at him with a sour look. Seeing Shimura Danzo's eyes drifting made him sick.
The priority was supposed to be to look for the culprit responsible for this situation. Of course, everyone knows this. But, everyone just didn't have time to manage. It was just tacit understanding.
'Everything I do is for Konoha, I'm not wrong! '
He was suddenly full of confidence again. He got angry again and continued to look at this friend who seemed to be condemning him.
Seeing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen only started to talk and said:
"There is no need to talk about this matter anymore. In the past, I was busy with other things and ignored Naruto's feelings. Since most people in the village already know about Naruto's Jinchuriki identity. Then there is no need to hide it anymore… After 3 days, I will summon everyone and announce Naruto's identity on the spot. As for the danger… Oh, didn't everyone see the Naruto's attitude just now? He is just a child. He just wants to make friends and play with everyone. He has never hated the village as a whole at all. In this case, why bother anger him? Moreover, is it not a good thing for the village disclosing his identity, letting him make more friends, and by then make him fell in love with the village?"
As the last sentence was said, no one else in the room could refute it.
Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu did not say anything, which means they defaulted on this decision. After all, Sarutobi Hiruzen was right. And this was their consistent style of cultivating new seedlings.
As long as there is a bond. Then Naruto can't not be involved with the village.
As long as there is a bond. Will of Fire's* "guardian" can be better maintained.
*TL note: The Will of Fire is a recurring element throughout the Naruto series. It is an ideal rooting in Asura Ōtsutsuki's belief that love is the key to peace. It would eventually become the life philosophy Hashirama founded, and the Senju clan lived by, which has since been passed on to many ninja from Konohagakure as a part of their spiritual heritage. It states that the entire village is like a large family unit, and every Konoha shinobi with the Will of Fire loves, believes, cherishes, and fights to protect the village, as previous generations had done before them.]
Shimura Danzo had different ideas, but Seeing that the other two did not refute, he said nothing.
...…..
Sarutobi Hiruzen did not violate his promise.
Three days later, Third-Hokage called everyone to say that there were important things to announce.
After hearing the news, Naruto was so excited on the spot that he couldn't sleep for 2 consecutive nights.
And in the past 2 days, he expressed his longing to Li Yaoxiang in his mind. 'As long as everyone understood my identity, everyone will never hate me again.' something along those lines.
Li Yaoxiang didn't hit him this time. He didn't say anything. He let Naruto be happy.
As for the outcome of the event, will it really be as perfect as Naruto imagined it?
'Haha... I can only say… everything is under my control!'
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3 days later. Early in the morning. Uzumaki Naruto's house.
Due to insomnia for 2 days, on the 3rd day night, Naruto was finally too tired and slept unconsciously. As a result, he was about to miss the meeting time.
Naruto was still lying in a 'big' shape in bed. Still snoring and sleeping.
Soon, a masked Anbu ninja broke into Naruto's room and woke him up.
"Hu~ Who? Don't be annoying! Why do you bother people sleeping?" Naruto pulled away the man's palm in confusion.
Anbu ninja withdrew his palm and lightly said, "The rally is about to begin. Lord-Hokage told me to call you. If you want to continue sleeping, then I will go back and report."
Uzumaki Naruto was shocked! His whole body bounced!
"What!!!!! The meeting! The meeting! You wait for me! Wait for me!"
Immediately afterward, Naruto rushed to the bathroom, washed his face at random, picked up a toothbrush, and walked out while brushing his teeth and changing his clothes: "Wait! I'm getting ready. You go tell Grandpa Hokage to wait for me~"
Seeing that Naruto had already begun preparations, the Anbu left Naruto's house.
Naruto walked to the closet and scanned the clothes in the closet with his fingers. Finally, his fingers stopped. The best-preserved cotton coat was the orange and blue set in the original work.
It was relatively small.
Naruto had been reluctant to wear this 'new coat'. But for him today, the significance was too great. He can't ignore appearances as he always did.
'Be sure not to shame your own father!'
Finished dressing... sorted out the messy hair a little.
After witnessing the most handsome self in front of the mirror, Naruto then left the house in high spirits and walked towards the square where the meeting was held.
...…
This so-called convening venue is actually the meeting place of Chunin Exams in original work.
In the venue, at this moment, in addition to the crowds in the auditorium, even the empty space in the middle also gathered a lot of people. There was no other reason for it. Konoha is nominally a village, but its size is no smaller than some towns, or even larger.
Today, although the entire Konoha was currently experiencing up and down, they still gathered here, though not every people.
Soon, Naruto also arrived at this venue.
Due to his late arrival, he could only enter the venue where the place is used to have a 'duel'.
It's just that when he first appeared in everyone's field of vision, he quickly attracted resentment and ridicule from those around him.
"Hmph! What a shame. The monster comes here too."
"Doesn't he know that everyone doesn't welcome him? Still appearing here so swaggeringly?"
"If I were him, I wouldn't stay here. It's disgraceful. A demon fox is the demon fox."
All sorts of contempt sounded into Naruto's ears. Everywhere he passed, someone would subconsciously give way, avoiding him deliberately, pointing fingers at him. As if he was like a virus, a plague, and they would be disgusted when they encountered him.
All of this, Naruto has long been accustomed to it. He just took it for granted.
In the past, whenever he heard such vicious words and disgusted eyes, his heart could not help feeling lost and sad.
But not today! He doesn't care what they said!
Because he firmly believed that at the end of today, everything would be fine!
...
With the arrival of the protagonist, Uzumaki Naruto, Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't let everyone wait too long. He soon appeared in everyone's field of view and walked slowly to the position of the Hokage seat.
Seeing the appearance of Sarutobi Hiruzen, the loud noise in the scene was loud again.
"Wow! Lord-Hokage today even wears the Hokage robe and Hokage hat. So grand. You said, Lord-Hokage told us to come today, what the hell is he going to announce?"
"Of course, things are not simple. Otherwise, he wouldn't call so many people here."
"Bah! Look, at that damned demon fox has the skin to stay. Let me say that on such an important occasion, he should not be let in!"
"Who said we disagree to you? Didn't you realize that nobody wanted to see him from the start?"
The vicious voices were getting worse.
Naruto kept admonishing himself in his heart and cheering himself up. "It's okay, it's okay. When old man reveals my identity, everyone will never treat me like this again! That's right! It must be like this!"
...…
Soon, Sarutobi Hiruzen came to the platform of the Hokage seat under so much attention and expectations. He stood in front of the platform, looked around. His eyes finally fell on the excited little Naruto. He smiled and nodded at Naruto.
Immediately after he coughed twice, the villagers on the scene became quiet.
He began his speech: "I am very happy that everyone spared their precious busy time..." Sarutobi Hiruzen's voice seemed very relaxed. But its volume is enough for the nearly tens of thousands of villagers present to hear clearly.
That's it, let's talk a lot of opening remarks...
Seeing Naruto called a gnashing one's teeth, little fist clenched, secretly whispered: "Damn it, old man! Just say it!"
Talk, talk...
Sarutobi Hiruzen finally got to the point.
"The reason for calling everyone here today is actually to tell you clearly about the incident in the 'Demon Fox's Attack' back then."
Immediately after he said it, everyone was in an uproar. They took a breath. It was a night that no one wanted to remember. They don't know why Lord-Hokage had to bring it up again to uncover everyone's scars.
Some people even looked towards Naruto, standing angrily at the center, resentfully wishing to fry him and tear him apart!
It wasn't until Sarutobi Hiruzen 'coughed' twice, beckoning everyone to be quiet, and everyone present stopped the noise.
"I can understand the pain of losing your family. It is also very clear that no one wants to recall what happened back then. But there is one thing I must remind everyone. In order to alleviate the pain, we choose to escape the reality and escape the past; this is definitely not a good way to solve the problem! Moreover, if the heroes, friends, and family members who sacrificed to save us in those years know that we are still living in the past; they will not be happy! They protected us, so that everyone can have a better future! I don't want you to continue to live in the shadows of the past! Therefore, if we want to thank them and honor them, we should live more wonderfully than before! This is worthy of their sacrifice for everyone!"
Some emotional remarks moved everyone on the scene too much.
Some people wept silently. Some people were moved by this. Some people were excited by this.
Gradually, as the first person clapped and applauded, waves of intense applause sounded.
Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Third-Hokage, was once again recognized and loved by the villagers.
Because of these sensational words, some villagers who were still bitter and heartbroken over the past were finally relieved. And secretly vowed to live more comfortably than ever! Even getting more excited!
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Seeing the atmosphere at the scene gradually getting heated, Sarutobi Hiruzen immediately seized the opportunity and said, "The reason why I called everyone to come here is to remember the heroes! Let them know that their sacrifice is not in vain! Let them see, Konoha has lived a stable life because of their guardianship!"
"Lord-Hokage is right! We are all doing well now!"
"Yes! I want to live a better life, proving that their choice was not wrong!"
The voices of approval resounded throughout the venue.
The enthusiasm, excitement, and atmosphere almost converged to the highest point.
Sarutobi Hiruzen wanted exactly it!
Seeing that the atmosphere was rendered almost the same, his style of painting changed: "But..."
This "but" made the audience quiet again, holding their breath, waiting for their Lord-Hokage to continue talking.
"Do you still remember the hero who really saved us from this disaster?"
After a pause, he looked around the venue. "I believe that no one on the scene will forget! He was the Fourth-Hokage, Namikaze Minato, who sacrificed his life to save everyone!"
Hearing the name Namikaze Minato, everyone presents subconsciously looked at Hokage Rock not far away. They looked towards the stone statue ranked fourth.
On the surface, there was not much mood swing. But in everyone's heart, there was a touch of gratitude.
Obviously, they would never talk about the Fourth-Hokage over and over. But as soon as an outsider or child asks, they would proudly say, 'That's our Fourth-Hokage, Namikaze Minato!' And began to introduce his heroic deeds.
The villagers remembered everything.
Gradually, as the first person in the field shouted the words, "Fourth-Hokage".
The voice also shouted one after another.
"FOURTH-HOKAGE!"
"FOURTH-HOKAGE!"
"FOURTH-HOKAGE!"
Naruto, surrounded by this turbulent public opinion, listened to everyone chanting his father's name, he was so excited that his entire cheeks turned red, and his whole body was trembling.
Excited!
Shocked!
'That's right! This is my dad, Namikaze Minato!'
At this moment, Naruto was proud of his father like never before. His father was the hero who saved the whole village, and he is this hero's son!
He was so small that he could not help raising his head and his chest and followed everyone to shout the name of his proud father.
At this time, the massive public sentiment was once again interrupted by Sarutobi Hiruzen's "but", and everyone was quiet again, ready to listen to Third-Hokage's next words.
"One thing… really makes me feel very guilty. Because I didn't take care of the child left by Minato…."
The voice fell, and the scene was silent. Then there was an uproar.
"This…?! The Fourth-Hokage has a child? Why haven't we heard of it?!"
"I remember… Fourth-Hokage's wife was indeed pregnant. But didn't they later say that they died together in that disaster?"
For civilians like them, the news they get is often deliberately spread and tinkered by the Konoha.
In order to conceal the news that Naruto was a child of Namikaze Minato, Sarutobi Hiruzen claimed to the public that Namikaze Minato and his family had died in the disaster. This also caused these civilians to be kept in the dark.
"You don't know about this matter, and it should be that way... Because I wanted to make Minato's son safe and peaceful and live a life as an ordinary person, I fabricated this news." Sarutobi Hiruzen explained.
Then, people in the crowd began to ask Sarutobi Hiruzen on the high platform:
"Lord-Hokage, who is this Fourth-Hokage's child? Where is he?"
"Yes, Lord-Hokage. If Fourth-Hokage really left a bloodline, then we must repay him well. We will not forget the favor of Fourth-Hokage!"
They all asked about the situation of Namikaze Minato's son. Everyone spokes the truth from their heart. They were indeed very grateful to Namikaze Minato.
If it were not for Namikaze Minato's sacrifice, they would not be here. The damage that the demon fox caused to the village at that time would only be more serious.
Naruto swallowed and stared at Sarutobi Hiruzen in a daze, waiting for him to say his most anticipated moment today.
Sarutobi Hiruzen did not disappoint Naruto, nor did he no longer bridge the situation.
"In the past few years, I'm sure everyone had heard the demon fox incarnation becoming a child, right? I don't need to say more. I believe everyone knows who this child is?"
Halfway Sarutobi Hiruzen finishing his sentence, every eye could not help but concentrate on the little Naruto standing in the center of the square.
Although they don't understand why Lord-Hokage suddenly talked about this annoying beast. But it does not prevent everyone from staring at Naruto with a disgusted look.
'It's him! It is because of this demon fox, this disaster happened back then! That's why so many people die!'
'The respected Fourth-Hokage died! It's all because of him!'
Just like this, a three-year-old child was treated as an enemy by everyone. He was overwhelmed by the disgusting look of the tens of thousands of spectators present.
Sarutobi Hiruzen realized what a huge wrong decision he had made. He ignored Naruto's feelings. It was he who once again broke his promise to others.
Senju Hashirama's wife, Uzumaki Mito, entrusted him to take care of his children and grandchildren before he died. As a result, Senju Clan was gone. Land-of-Whirlpools* also disappeared.
*TL note: The Land of Whirlpools (Uzu no Kuni, Viz: Land of Eddies) is where the Uzumaki clan originates from. It no longer exists, having been destroyed and the rest of the survivors scattered across the world. The surname Uzumaki was very common in this country. It was located on an island off of the coast of the Land of Fire.]
It was him who promised in front of Hatake Sakumo that his boss would lead Sakumo together and let Konoha go to glory. As a result, he followed his confidant for many years but was forced to death by his own decision.
It was he who agreed to let his disciple, Orochimaru, to study First-Kage's cells and study Wood-Style, but in the end, for this exact reason, he forced his disciple to rebel against the village.
*TL note: Wood Release (Mokuton, Viz: Wood Style) is a nature transformation kekkei genkai, a combination of Earth and Water Release. It was famously used by Hashirama Senju. In fact, it is not known to have naturally occurred in anyone else, leading to it being regarded as impossible to use without having his cells. Because of Wood Release's power and versatility, there have been various efforts to reproduce it after Hashirama's death. Wood Release techniques are commonly affiliated with the Snake hand seal.]
His disciple, Tsunade, disappointed with him, left the village.
His disciple, Jiraiya, who was also disappointed with him, was away for a long time.
Although they didn't say anything, how would Sarutobi Hiruzen not guess what his apprentices were thinking?
And now, because of him, that Naruto, his grand disciple Minato's son, who was only 3 years old, suffered this treatment.
Looking at the center of the square, Naruto was overwhelmed by everyone's stare, not knowing what to do.
Sarutobi Hiruzen felt guilty. He couldn't help but doubt himself, doubting whether everything he had done over the years was right or wrong… He glanced at his close friend hidden in the dark, Shimura Danzo.
Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed helplessly.
'He doesn't care about that much anymore.'
He spoke loudly towards everyone: "The claim that the demon fox incarnated into a child is actually wrong. The real situation is that the Fourth-Hokage sealed the demon fox into an innocent baby. And this baby is Naruto, Uzumaki Naruto! At the same time, he is also Fourth-Hokage's, Namikaze Minato's biological son!"
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The huge venue became silent!
Everyone was shocked by the news brought by Sarutobi Hiruzen!
'I couldn't believe it!'
An impossible look was fully displayed on all five senses. But just before, they were comforting themselves.
'It's impossible!'
'How can Uzumaki Naruto be the son of Fourth-Hokage?!'
'If Uzumaki Naruto is the son of Namikaze Minato, why didn't Third-Hokage tell us the truth? Why let us treat our benefactor's child like this and bully him so much?'
Instantly... Uzumaki Naruto, the little one, became the only focus of the audience.
Everyone's eyes were all focused on this child, who is only 3 years old.
No action. The scene remained silent.
For a while, everyone really didn't understand how to accept this cruel fact.
Even if they knew that this is unlikely, they were more willing to believe that Sarutobi Hiruzen was cracking a joke with them, because only in this way would their hearts feel better. They wouldn't need to feel guilty for what they have done in the past. Because they really appreciated Fourth-Hokage from the bottom of their hearts, they were even more unable to accept what they had done to this benefactor's child over the years.
In order to prove his claim one step further, Sarutobi Hiruzen continued: "In the past, in order to conceal Naruto's identity, we decided to change his surname to Uzumaki, which is the surname of Minato's wife Uzumaki Kushina... I thought that Naruto could grow up happily like an ordinary person as long as this is the case. But I didn't expect that everyone's misunderstanding of Naruto would be so deep. I am ashamed of Minato. I am ashamed of everyone. You don't have to blame yourself… Everything is my fault. I have only focused on official businesses, ignoring Naruto, and ignoring everyone's views on Naruto."
Everyone on the scene heard Sarutobi Hiruzen's words, and their hearts felt like a bolt from the blue sky, and they were so shocked that they couldn't speak.
Uzumaki Naruto surname Uzumaki. Namikaze Minato's wife was also named Uzumaki.
How can they deceive themselves again?
The last touch of hope in their heart collapsed instantly. Suddenly, almost everyone showed a variety of complex expressions. They were ashamed of Fourth-Hokage. Ashamed of Uzumaki Naruto.
They were very embarrassed to look up at that stone statue of Namikaze Minato.
Recalling their attitude towards Uzumaki Naruto over the years… This was inferior to a pig and a dog!
At Uzumaki Naruto in the middle of the square, everyone was silent. They didn't know what to say. They didn't know how to face Uzumaki Naruto.
They all treated Uzumaki Naruto as a monster and even instilled this concept and hatred into the next generation. But now? Suddenly, someone told them the child they regard as the enemy, and a monster turned out to be a child of the benefactor?
How could they accept this fact immediately? How could they face what they have done in the past?
However, Naruto Uzumaki, who was facing everyone's gaze, was not feeling well at the moment… Because the 'beautiful picture' he imagined didn't appear at all. He initially thought that as long as the old man disclosed his identity, everyone would recognize him, no longer hate him, and come to make friends with themselves.
But what is the situation now? How did this happen? That kind of "disgusting" looks are gone, but what is going on now?
He looked around the venue. He saw that someone's expression was very complicated, and he didn't understand what he was thinking. He also saw someone's expression as indifferent; he didn't seem surprised by Naruto's identity.
In this way, the whole meeting place, the villagers were quiet, the ninjas were quiet, the major Noble Clan clans were quiet, and the high levels were also quiet.
...
After everyone had been quiet for a while, the rally finally gave a helpless sigh at Sarutobi Hiruzen and officially declared the end and disbanded.
The group sentiment was gone.
Without the enthusiasm just now.
All of them left this venue one after another with a heavy heart.
On the way back, everybody was not in the mood to talk to other people and had too much communication.
Uzumaki Naruto stood in the middle of the square, looking at the villagers one by one in a daze. He watched as they left one after another. Until the whole square became empty.
Uzumaki Naruto still watched the whole process with a dull expression. Both his eyes were lifeless. There was a blank in his head. His mouth was even more dry and slightly open.
"Everyone has left. Let's go back…" Li Yaoxiang's voice sounded in Naruto's mind.
Naruto's body slightly trembled. There was still a blank in his mind, and his expression was still dull. But unconsciously, following Li Yaoxiang's instructions, he walked back to his home.
During the process of returning home, there was no communication between the two parties.
Naruto couldn't feel the cold of the snow. He couldn't feel the surrounding pictures. Just like this, one step at a time, he walked back.
It wasn't until he arrived at the house and the door closed that he became puzzled. He asked Li Yaoxiang: "Why… why is everyone doing this? I'm a child of a hero. Since they are so grateful to dad, everyone shouldn't hate me, right? Shouldn't everyone accept me?"
"Naruto… I've told you already. The people in the village are cruller and ungrateful than you think. Didn't you see? After many people know your true identity, many people didn't show any unexpected expressions after they learned your true identity. That's because they already knew the truth! They won't thank your father or you... They won't be thankful because the demon fox was sealed inside your body. They just think that this is what your father and his son should do! Your father's death is deserved! Your mother's death is also deserved! What they are thinking is only themselves!"
Naruto's fragile heart was being bombarded with cuts and bruises by Li Yaoxiang's series of words. He always imagined things so beautifully. He didn't want to believe Li Yaoxiang's words, and he didn't want to believe that the village Li Yaoxiang said was really so dark, but the problem was that he couldn't give a reasonable explanation for why those people who knew his identity would treat him like this.
This made him feel very uncomfortable. The beautiful world he longed for was almost torn apart by reality.
It was just that, while he felt most at a loss, there was an unprecedented knock on the door.
Knock! Knock! Knock!
This sudden knock on the door brought Naruto's thoughts back to reality in an instant.
After all, at his home, no one would come to visit him on a good day. Even if someone comes, it can only be the old man, Grandpa Hokage.
But the problem is, it was not at the end of the month yet. It was not the time to give him the monthly money. It stood to reason that Grandpa Hokage will not come at this time. Why did someone come suddenly?
So, Naruto, who was still letting his imagination run wild, was suddenly attracted by the "guest" outside the door.
With doubts, Naruto went to open the door...
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The door opened.
What came into sight was a young man wearing ordinary cotton clothes. The quality of the cotton clothes was not too high or too bad.
Naruto recognized the man in front of him. He was the clerk who had previously worked in a grocery store and refused to sell his kettle.
It's just that the man at the moment looked towards Naruto's eyes, which no longer showed disgust but rather an embarrassed smile. He also carried a brand-new hot water bottle in his hand.
"Haha, Naruto. Didn't you say that the kettle at your home broke? I brought it to you specially."
Naruto looked dumbfounded. He suddenly asked, "This… how much? I'll get it to you know."
"Ah, no need. I'm just giving it to you. You're welcome."
After a few awkward conversations, the clerk stopped talking and quickly left.
This sudden scene made Naruto be confused and asked in his mind: "What's going on?"
Only this time, Li Yaoxiang didn't answer.
The door closed.
It didn't take long for another knock on the door.
Knock! Knock! Knock!
Naruto opened the door again in a daze.
The guest was also a young man with a kettle in his hand. Naruto recognized the man, who was the clerk of the second grocery store.
One big and one small, two people with four eyes facing each other, both sides holding a kettle. The situation is somewhat funny.
Naruto: "Are you... also here to deliver a kettle?"
The young man who reacted spared his head and said, haha: "It's okay, it's okay. There is an extra kettle. Hope you don't mind and accept it!"
Leaving the kettle behind, the clerk of the second grocery store also left soon.
It didn't take long for Naruto to close the door.
Immediately after, the clerks in the third and fourth grocery stores came one after another. They also made an excuse at random, and they just wanted to leave their "heart" behind.
Eventually, it caused Naruto to be startled. His hands were trying to wrap the 4 brand-new kettles. He became so excited that he impatiently flaunted Li Yaoxiang in his mind: "Look! Look! I knew it! I knew it! As long as everyone knows, everyone will accept me! Hahahahaha! Success! I succeeded! Everyone no longer hates me!"
Li Yaoxiang said nothing as if he couldn't find any word to refute him. It made Naruto feel even more excited!
Becoming even more excited!
Because this not only proved that his 'beautiful vision' was right, it was also the first time that he has 'beaten' Li Yaoxiang since he was sensible! It made it even more satisfying.
'I knew it! The village is not as dark as what he said! Not everyone is so ungrateful!'
However, Naruto did not realize that under the influence of Li Yaoxiang, he had taken the phrase 'not everyone is so ungrateful' to take it for granted. In other words, he had already agreed that there were indeed such a group of ungrateful guys in the village.
Without waiting for Naruto's emotions to calm down, there was a knock on the door again.
Naruto didn't feel dumbfounded this time. He put down the kettles in his arms and said happily: "Come! Come!"
He opened the door.
This time, it was a kid and a couple behind the kid. Somewhat funny is that the kid was holding a fruit basket larger than his body in his arms, and the fruit basket covered almost half of his body. The man and the woman behind the kid were smiling apologetically at Naruto.
Naruto also recognized this family. The kid was one of the people who hit him with snowballs before. He was the one who hit Naruto the most! And the two men and women behind them were the parents of the little kid who was in trouble.
They didn't wait for Naruto to say anything. The parents behind the kid pushed him, as if urging him.
Seeing the road ahead, the brat quickly stretched out half of his head from behind the fruit basket and said to Naruto: "I'm sorry, I was wrong before. I shouldn't have thrown snowballs at you. I won't do that again. These fruits are for you."
Straightforward. Obviously, someone taught the brat to say this.
Naruto, who was simple and direct, took the fruit basket very happily and smiled heartily: "Hahahaha! It doesn't matter! I never blamed you. Let's play together in the future!"
The couple behind him pushed the brat, nodded, and said a few words of apology. They also quickly left.
Immediately afterward, with the four clerks who delivered the kettles and a family left Naruto's house, other villagers also came to Uzumaki Naruto's home. Or visit. Or give gifts. Or apologize.
Of course, these visitors only include those who are in the know; that is, they already know the existence of Naruto's identity. Almost as long as anyone above Jonin Level, or those Noble Clan young generation, will know this news.
But it didn't matter.
The number of gratitude brought by those visitors, such as new clothes, various fruits, food, toys, etc., can still fill the entrance of Naruto's house, piled up to almost make it impossible to squeeze in.
...
After the night came, the visiting crowd gradually stopped.
Naruto was totally excited for a whole afternoon.
Looking at the pile of thank-you gifts in front of him, Naruto plunged in with cheers. His small body formed a "big" shape, lying on the pile of gratitude gifts.
He opened one of the fruit baskets.
There was a banana in the left mouth, and his right cheek rubbed on the new clothes with satisfaction.
Feeling the suppleness on the cheeks, Naruto spontaneously flaunted again in his mind: "Look? I'll say it. As long as everyone knows my identity, they will accept me! Hehehehe! I can play with everyone in the future!"
Li Yaoxiang looked at this little man's success, constantly showing off.
Li Yaoxiang smiled.
'That's right!'
Li Yaoxiang intentionally let Naruto take the 'Life Peak' path properly. Li Yaoxiang will, of course, not miss this opportunity, using the villagers' movements to make Uzumaki Naruto appear in the spotlight!
Make Naruto proud! Make Naruto satisfied! Make Naruto misunderstand that he finally defeated Li Yaoxiang for once!
However, the truth of the matter was that Li Yaoxiang already knew that the villagers were coming to visit Naruto. After all, how could Li Yaoxiang, who also lived in Konoha Village, can't even detect this movement?
The reason why Li Yaoxiang deliberately created this result was all because of the need to speed up the progress of his plan! In order to let Naruto fully realize the sense of accomplishment in defeating Li Yaoxiang and regain confidence! In order to have a perfect start to this "2nd step plan"!
Obviously, based on Naruto's current appearance, it means that Li Yaoxiang's purpose had been achieved.
If there were no accident, Naruto would be happily silent in this 'false illusion' for many days to come. When this 'false illusion' was over, it would be the moment when Li Yaoxiang appears again!
Seeing that in the short-term, Naruto wouldn't make a huge change, for the time being, Li Yaoxiang chose to stop talking to Naruto and let Naruto enjoy this beautiful moment. And he shifted his focus back to his main body…
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Konoha Village.
Inside a certain restaurant.
The decoration and furnishings of this restaurant are exactly the same as the one in the anime, Ramen Ichiraku. It is a storefront with an open door. Just a few pieces of fabric are hanging on the store's entrance to cover the sun or the situation in the restaurant.
At this time, Li Yaoxiang was cooking all kinds of food in front of customers sitting side by side.
His connection with Naruto is like eating food and chatting with friends. It just depends on whether he wants to focus on tasting food carefully. And it's very useful. His connection with Naruto can't affect his daily life and various normal activities at all.
He has been in this state for the past few years since he got to this world.
At the beginning, only his fleshy body transmigrated here. Not only his appearance but his age has not changed. Even the name is the same. The system gave him such identity.
A certain parents died, leaving this restaurant free to take. So, he took it to not arouse suspicion from others. But because of his new identity, he always has a lot of constraints when it comes to darkening Naruto.
After all, Konoha is way too exposed.
Konoha Village is indeed too dangerous for an ordinary person. Not to mention that Konoha Village is a disaster-prone place. There's a lot of chasing and fighting between those 'ninjas and spies'. It became a great disaster for an ordinary person like him. Because he didn't know when or in which direction would there be so many shurikens or boulders that could suddenly smash him to death.
Living here is far more dangerous than what the anime makes it to be.
Despite having many darkening points, he can easily improve his strength and avoid these unpredictable dangers. How can he casually increase his strength or exchange various self-defense items when he is in Konoha? You need to know whether a person has chakras in his body.
If an ordinary person like him has a refined Chakra; wouldn't that be suspicious?
This is no different from looking for death!
Even if he was really that reckless and even if he could really explain it clearly in front of a group of Konoha ninjas or managed to escape alive, Li Yaoxiang would not do it. After all, if Naruto knew about him in advance because of this, it would be worth the loss. Perhaps the entire darkening plan might fail because of this. This was one of the reasons why Li Yaoxiang has not used the darkening point.
This was why the most important thing for Li Yaoxiang, who just transmigrated to this world, is to leave Konoha as soon as possible!
Stay away from danger! Stay away from Naruto!
'It's a pity that I have to leave Konoha.'
For an ordinary person, it was far more difficult than expected. Because he was not the only one who has this idea. Many Konoha civilians actually want to leave this dangerous place.
After all, living in Konoha Village, except for the civilians who were born and raised in Konoha, other people actually don't have too much sense of belonging to Konoha. Otherwise, With this number of people in Konoha Village, it is impossible to survive one disaster after another and still maintain a certain number of residents. Therefore, if there is no suitable reason, Konoha can't let people in and out at will.
In addition, Konoha is the military base of the Land of Fire*. The base is definitely more rigorous than other places in terms of 'in and out'. It can be said that it is easy to come in and difficult to come out.
*TL note: The Land of Fire (Hi no Kuni) is one of the largest and most powerful countries seen and is the home of the main characters of the series. Its government leader is the Fire Daimyō. The Land of Fire was the first country to adopt a ninja village, Konohagakure, a custom other countries would soon adopt. The Land of Fire is appropriately oriented towards the element of fire, typically having very bright and warm weather. While not the physically largest country, it has the largest hidden village.]
Therefore, before this, Li Yaoxiang's main body did not dare to act rashly and had been acting in a low-key manner, looking for opportunities. He didn't want to attract the attention of the senior management. Nor did he want to attract Naruto's attention.
As for Naruto, will his life be threatened because of the 'butterfly effect'?
Haha! Li Yaoxiang has never worried about this issue.
Naruto was the only Jinchuriki of Konoha Village! As long as Naruto did not behave too abnormally or was hostile to the village, then the two old fellows, Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo, would not do anything Naruto! They needed Naruto's strength to shake up other villages!
Moreover, Li Yaoxiang was familiar with the original work plot. He knew that Sarutobi Hiruzen, Shimura Danzo, and the others almost put all their minds on the incident of 'Uchiha Clan Rebellion'. Do you think they want to take care of Naruto right now?
This was why Li Yaoxiang dared to tell the truth to Naruto brazenly. And the only thing he needed to worry about was whether Naruto will be imprisoned or brainwashed because of the 'butterfly effect'. Of course, Li Yaoxiang was not unprepared for Naruto to be in such a difficult situation.
Isn't saving the darkening points the best solution? After all, in addition to permanent items, system malls can also buy one-time items. For example, 'One-time Kotoamatsukami', 'One-time Izanagi', and so on. The price is much cheaper than the permanent one.
Of course, Li Yaoxiang didn't think to use 'One-time Kotoamatsukami' to completely darken Naruto and complete the mission. It's just that the system clearly told him that this kind of wicked method is not feasible. The system will not increase Naruto's darkening degree using that option. Therefore, the best way is to keep these darkening points in case of unexpected situations.
In case something really went wrong, there would be a way to remedy it. Because even the "brainwashing myth", Kotoamatsukami's ability, is actually not impossible to crack.
In the First Type approach, he can inform Naruto of the Kotoamatsukami's ability in advance. Let Naruto record his memory and thoughts in advance, then Li Yaoxiang can try to use this record afterward to wake up Naruto. After all, the ability of 'Kotoamatsukami' is not invincible. It only changes a person's memory and thinking, not a person's IQ.
To break free, the simplest solution is to slap the hypnotized person. It's like when a person's thinking is changed after being slapped from the bottom of their heart, which is very refreshing and painless.
But when one really feels the taste of being slapped, it may feel strange.
Of course, suppose this method does not work. In that case, you can use the second method, which is to divert the attention of the owner of Kotoamatsukami, so that they do not use their precious opportunity of 'Kotoamatsukami' on Naruto. Because, as far as Li Yaoxiang knows, Kotoamatsukami has a cooldown.
As for the issue of being imprisoned, it's much simpler for Li Yaoxiang! Li Yaoxiang has already prepared for this, and he should not worry too much.
Therefore, based on the above various reasons, coupled with enough darkening points, it was time for Li Yaoxiang to implement his plan to leave Konoha...
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Inside the restaurant.
While cooking, Li Yaoxiang, who was thinking of how to implement the "Leave Konoha Project" while cooking, behaved very naturally.
From time to time, Li Yaoxiang will talk and laugh with customers. But at this moment, a middle-aged man selling vegetables delivered to his shop door. This person's dress was very ordinary. It looks nothing special. He pushed aside the covering cloth at the door.
When Li Yaoxiang saw the person coming, his first reaction was to look down, but he quickly recovered his natural expression.
"Yo! Boss Li, business is doing good?"
"Yeah it's doing fine? Is it fresh today too?"
"Of course! This batch of radishes is particularly sweet, and it is best for you to make soup!" As he said, the middle-aged man handed white radishes that were slightly thicker than calves to Li Yaoxiang.
Under the radish, a note was hidden.
Li Yaoxiang weighed radish. The note was put away smoothly.
Immediately afterward, Li Yaoxiang praised naturally: "Not bad! Can I keep the basket?"
"Hahaha! It's okay! You're the customer, you're in charge. After I deliver this batch of goods, I'll go back and send you a new batch!"
After that, the middle-aged man left.
Li Yaoxiang continued to entertain his customers as if there was nothing unusual. But no one found out that while Li Yaoxiang continued cooking and chatting with customers, he secretly took out the note and read it.
There was not much information on the note. Just the words' Tonight meets at 6 o'clock.
After reading the note, Li Yaoxiang threw the note into the stove and burned it to ashes.
The whole process looked like flowing water. No one knew.
...
Inside the restaurant. 8 o'clock in the evening.
Normally, Li Yaoxiang will only open the store until 8 o'clock. But today at 7 o'clock, he started to put the closed wooden board in front of the store. The meaning is obvious: the store is about to close and no longer greets new customers. However, when the time reached 8 o'clock after the standing boards had covered the entire door, there was still a faint light in the shop, penetrating through the slits.
In the shop at the moment, in addition to Li Yaoxiang standing in the cooking place, there were 2 people sitting in the customer's position.
One of them was the vegetable seller who delivered radish this afternoon.
The other was a 'middle-aged Genin' wearing a ninja costume.
"Li Yaoxiang! You tell me, how long do you have to wait?! Every time you say it's dangerous, it's dangerous! For 2 years! It's been 2 years! You have been looking for various excuses to procrastinate, are you not planning to take revenge?!"
It was the food delivery guy this afternoon named Yuichi. He spoke this angry word in a very low voice.
Obviously, he and Li Yaoxiang have known each other for a long time. It was just that in the past, in front of outsiders, they only showed a normal relationship. But in essence, they were in a small group.
A small group with hatred for ninja.
As mentioned before, the Konoha Village's commoners will be affected by the fight between ninjas. Some, in fact, have lost their lives because of it. Yuichi's family is one of these unfortunate people. This caused him to hate ninja very much. The level of hatred has reached the idea of killing one without minding their own lives.
The reason why Li Yaoxiang joined this small group was all due to the identity given by the system. Because their loved ones died because of 'accidents,' so he ushered in the solicitation of these two people.
Speaking of solicitation, it was more like compulsively asking Li Yaoxiang to join. If you don't join, it's death!
Because of their behavior and purpose, it was impossible to let outsiders know.
Since it has been revealed to Li Yaoxiang, and because he was currently in his real body, he has no choice but to join.
However, in order not to be affected by these two pig teammates, since the day of joining, he has delayed their 'perish together' or 'suicide' plan for various reasons. This procrastination dragged on for two years, resulting in the tolerance of these two people reaching its limit.
"Didn't I tell you? Ninja has a lot of all kinds of weird Ninjutsu. And a ninja, even just a Genin, they have a certain sense of danger almost all the time. If we are holding the idea of killing one of them, they could discover us before we could get close. How do you kill them then? Wouldn't you be sacrificing your lives in vain then? Moreover, even if we do get lucky not get found, how do we get close to a ninja. How many ninjas can we kill as much as possible with only three of us? Is your hatred just satisfied by killing one or two Genin?"
In fact, with Li Yaoxiang's current darkening points, he no longer needed to be afraid of the two people in front of him. But to avoid these two people from ruining his plan to 'leave Konoha', Li Yaoxiang had to continue to appease them and to delay their plan of 'perish together' as much as possible.
"Enough! You don't have to explain anymore! Although I don't understand how you know so much about ninjas. But after such a long delay, you never give a detailed plan, we can't wait any longer! Every day I get home, I'm facing four walls alone. I believe you know this feeling very well! We don't want to bear it anymore! Just one!"
This time, it was the middle-aged Genin who had remained silent, Yuya Miyada.
His situation was like Yuichi. His family also died in the "accident" where ninja was fighting, but Konoha was very indifferent to this. The ninja who accidentally killed his family was still free. So he also hated ninja very much! Especially Konoha's Ninja!
And what Li Yaoxiang worries about was this emotionally unstable middle-aged Genin.
After all, the strength lies there. The strength gap between an ordinary person and a ninja is still quite large.
If it were not for this ninja, Li Yaoxiang would not have joined this small group. And it was this Miyada Yuya who has been threatening him!
Seeing Li Yaoxiang still hesitating, Miyata gritted his teeth and said: "You are not afraid of death, are you?! If you don't give a satisfactory answer today, don't blame me for being impolite now!"
Having said that, Miyada Yuzai and Koichi were staring at Li Yaoxiang fiercely, waiting for his reply.
If Li Yaoxiang disagrees, they will do it directly.
Li Yaoxiang was also full of fire in his heart. He had endured these two's teases for 2 years!
'Since you are so anxious to find death, don't blame me!'
The hesitant expression passed away in a flash, and it turned out that Li Yaoxiang pretended to make a firm resolution: "Well then! Just do it! Kill one without losing! Kill two for blood!"
Miyada Yuzai: "When will you start?"
Li Yaoxiang: "In 2 days!"
"Good! See you in 2 days!"
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Although it was decided that the hands-on time was 2 days later, Yuichi and Yuya Miyada would not believe Li Yaoxiang so easily. After all, in these past years, Li Yaoxiang made various excuses to delay their actions more than once.
This had to make them highly doubt whether Li Yaoxiang really wanted to avenge the ninjas.
"You said two days later, how should you act in those two days?" Middle-aged Genin, Miyada Yuya looked towards Li Yaoxiang with a solemn expression.
They did not wait for Li Yaoxiang to reply.
Fortunately, the vegetable seller sitting by the side directly ridiculed: "What's wrong? You said to act in 2 days, you don't just want to perfuse us right? Don't you usually have a lot of plans? Are you going to act now with no preparation?"
Both tried to probe Li Yaoxiang.
Obviously, if Li Yaoxiang couldn't tell the truth, they wouldn't give up today!
Li Yaoxiang's heart was gradually becoming indifferent to the constant entanglement of these two people. Originally he intended to delay for a while. After he left Konoha, it wouldn't matter how these two guys will toss. But since the situation has developed to such a point. Then, Li Yaoxiang had to change the plan of 'Leave Konoha'.
Immediately, Li Yaoxiang pretended to be serious and began to explain the plan, as if he did not notice the imperfections in their tone: "We only have three people. Since everyone will go out on that day, then of course, the more we kill, the better it is! First of all...
Li Yaoxiang recounted the whole course of action. Including the place and time of the action, the timing of starting, etc., all are arranged very clearly.
Seeing that Li Yaoxiang didn't seem to be perfunctory, the tense atmosphere in the shop was relieved. The two people also started discussing Li Yaoxiang in some detail.
After the discussion, the time was almost 9 o'clock.
It would be inconvenient for them to stay any longer. After all, walking on the streets of Konoha at night made it easy to attract the attention of Konoha's Ninjas.
As usual, to avoid being discovered about their relationship, they didn't leave the shop at the same time.
The first to leave was the vegetable seller.
After a while, it was middle-aged Genin Yuya Miyada's turn. However, just as Miyada was about to leave, Li Yaoxiang stopped him at this moment: "Yuya, wait. I have something to discuss with you."
Miyata Yuza, who was about to leave, stopped. He mistakenly thought that Li Yaoxiang was looking for an excuse to back away, and he turned around badly while expressing words that threatened Li Yaoxiang: "I tell you! Don't…"
But before he finished talking, he saw a pair of scarlet eyes, which caused his vision to spin around. Then there was nothing.
After a while, Miyada Yuya walked out of Li Yaoxiang's shop as if nothing had happened.
...
Early the next morning. The sky was just getting bright.
Li Yaoxiang walked out of the house.
In the past, he always went out at 9 o'clock and then went to the store to open the shop. But today was two hours earlier than before; to prevent some people from discovering his whereabouts.
Soon, Li Yaoxiang arrived at his destination today, which is the Hokage Residence.
However, before he approached Hokage Residence, two Anbu ninjas suddenly appeared in front of him, blocking his way.
"What do you want? Don't you know what this place is?"
"Leave. Not everyone can get here."
Li Yaoxiang didn't care about their attitude and directly said: "I want to find Lord-Hokage. I have something to report to him."
"If you have something, you can tell us directly. We will help you pass it up."
Li Yaoxiang shook his head: "No, I don't know who you are. I can't trust you. I will see Lord-Hokage before I say it."
Hearing Li Yaoxiang questioning them, the tone of the two Anbu ninjas became even worse: "Do you know what you are talking about? We are the elite troops under Lord-Hokage. Do you doubt our loyalty to Lord-Hokage?"
Seeing the attitude of these two Anbu ninjas, he became more and more unhappy. Although the probability against him was tiny, Li Yaoxiang was still ready to use the darkening points at any time, just in case.
But at this time, another masked Anbu ninja came out of Hokage Residence.
The newly arrived Anbu ninja came behind the two and asked, "What's wrong?"
Immediately, two Anbu ninjas reported the situation to the new Anbu ninja just now.
Judging from their attitude and tone of voice alone, it can be seen that the new Anbu ninja in front of him has a higher status than the two gatekeepers. And even if this new Anbu ninja was masked, Li Yaoxiang recognized who he is!
White hair. Black mask.
Who else would it be, if not Hatake Kakashi?
Even if masked, Li Yaoxiang could recognize him. However, based on Kakashi's tone and speech, the Kakashi at this time was still in a very indifferent stage. He might not have recovered from the shadow of the previous events yet.
It was only a while ago that Shimura Danzo sent 'Yamato' over and over again to try his Sharingan again and again.
However, when he reported the situation of an assassination attempt to his colleagues to Sarutobi Hiruzen, Kakashi just took it normally.
How is this Kakashi be so indifferent? Why did he give up just like that?
After understanding the situation, Kakashi came to Li Yaoxiang: "You can tell me anything. I will report it for you. If you don't want to say it, please go back. I can't let you in."
Kakashi's words were like a hammer. There was absolutely no room for twisting.
"If it is you, then I can tell you."
"Oh? Do you know me?"
"No, but I think you are two higher-levels than them. You shouldn't look like someone who will betray Lord-Hokage."
"En. Then say it."
"I learned that in two days, someone wanted to be against Konoha's ninja. So, I came over to report to Lord-Hokage."
After he said the words, the atmosphere on the scene immediately became serious.
Kakashi waved his hand, indicating the two Anbu ninjas to leave.
Xiu!
Xiu!
Two sounds. Two Anbu ninjas suddenly disappeared.
Kakashi said coldly: "Come with me, I will take you to see Lord-Hokage."
Li Yaoxiang followed Kakashi.
They passed various corridors and stairs and arrived at the Hokage room.
...….
Kakashi whispered in Sarutobi Hiruzen's ear and described the whole process just now. Then, under the direction of Sarutobi Hiruzen, Kakashi left the Hokage room with a bang to begin investigating Li Yaoxiang's identity.
Only two people, Sarutobi Hiruzen and Li Yaoxiang, were left in the Hokage room.
After listening to the news, Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was still dignified, immediately changed a kind expression and sucked a tobacco pipe: "You said… Someone is going to be harmful to Konoha's Ninja? Where did you hear about it?"
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"Lord-Hokage, I heard this news in my shop. Two customers were drunk in my store and they leaked their plan." Li Yaoxiang blushed and responded breathlessly.
It didn't look like a lie.
"Un." Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded, "Who is this people trying to do harm to the village's ninja?"
"Uh… those two people are regular customers in my shop. One named Yuichi, who sells vegetables. The other is Miyada Yuya, a ninja."
"They seem to be saying that they will act in two days. As for the specific details, I don't know. When they were drunk, they only said a little. I don't understand what they said is true or false, but I'm afraid things they said are true. I don't want to see any Konoha's Ninja injured, so I'm reporting this right now."
During the story, Li Yaoxiang began to show a little nervousness. It really looked like an ordinary commoner that fears Konoha Ninja's injury.
Not long after, the masked Kakashi suddenly appeared beside Sarutobi Hiruzen and whispered Li Yaoxiang's identity background in his ear.
Sarutobi Hizaki seems the kind of person to welcome people with a smile. But he still listened very carefully.
After confirming that there was no problem with Li Yaoxiang's identity, he replied: "En. Very good. I understood this matter. Thank you for telling us this news. You go back first. I will send someone special for those two people."
Li Yaoxiang smile like an honest man who seemed to be in awe of Hokage, "Thank you. If it weren't for the ninjas guarding Konoha, I wouldn't be here still living in the village safely. "
After Li Yaoxiang left, Sarutobi Hiruzen turned to Kakashi instructed aside: "Send someone to check this person who sells vegetables, called Yuichi. And that ninja named Miyada Yuya."
Kakashi did not answer.
But just when he was about to leave, Sarutobi Hiruzen seemed to remember something, adding again: "The two people and including the one who just reported; sent people to monitor to see if there is anything abnormal."
"Yes!"
...
After leaving the Hokage room, as if nothing happened, Li Yaoxiang returned to the store as usual to entertain customers.
On this day, no matter whether it was the vegetable seller Yuichi or the middle-aged Genin Miyada Yuya, they had no further contact with Li Yaoxiang. This was the approach proposed by Li Yaoxiang when planning how to act yesterday. To avoid arousing suspicion from others, both of them agreed.
Because of this, in the process of monitoring their three people, Konoha's Ninja found nothing unusual. Their lives were nothing special.
However, after investigating the identity and background of these three people, the Konoha's Ninjas found that they all have one thing in common, that was, their family members were accidentally killed by Konoha Ninja during the fight between ninjas, and now, they were the only left alone in the family.
After discovering this suspicious point, it made them believe a little bit more about the news given by Li Yaoxiang. However, Li Yaoxiang's suspicion was not dismissed. After all, Li Yaoxiang's family also had a similar accident. Therefore, they would not rule out the probability that Li Yaoxiang is an associate.
After reporting the conclusions to Sarutobi Hiruzen, he did not pay much attention to it at this time. After all, the person involved was only a commoner and a Genin.
Even with the possible accomplice Li Yaoxiang, as long as they are prepared, nothing will escape. Sarutobi Hiruzen felt that he couldn't afford any big waves to happen. Therefore, he just sent someone to continue monitoring them.
As for why not send Yamanaka Clan* people to spy on their real thoughts?
*TL note: The Yamanaka Clan (Yamanaka Ichizoku) is a family of shinobi found in Konohagakure. They specialize in mind-related techniques, and they own and run a flower shop in the village. They traditionally lead the Konoha Barrier Team.]
The reason was very simple: even if they peep out that they really want to harm Konoha Ninja, then what? Can they kill the killer early? Obviously, this will not work. After all, there would be no proof.
How would the Konoha explain to the mass that they planned to do harm?
If they rashly deal with the common people but could not give any firm evidence, wouldn't this chill the hearts of the villagers? How could the rest of the commoner live in Konoha with peace of mind? Wouldn't everyone start being afraid and live in fear?
Therefore, no matter what Yuichi, Miyada, and the others have in mind, as long as they don't do it, Konoha will not act on them. At most, they will only pay more attention to the suspects.
...
Just like that, two consecutive days passed.
None of the ninjas who watched found anything unusual. None of the three had any contact.
It was peaceful, but it was not until the hands-on time reported by Li Yaoxiang that they discovered the anomaly.
That is, Yuichi, the vegetable seller, hid a handful of kunai with a detonating charm at home. And today, he carried it on him. The same was true for Miyada Yuya. Only Li Yaoxiang with no abnormality. The store is still open as usual.
Not long after, the two people joined together on one of the bustling streets.
This street is one of the roads leading to the Academy.
And their goal was also obvious: the students in the Academy or the ninja instructors.
This was also the suggestion that Li Yaoxiang gave them, saying that it would be more convenient for them to start here. After all, the instructors have retired from the frontline for a long time, and perhaps their vigilance would not be so strong.
Also, even if the plan fails, they can find a few "future ninjas" to back them up.
To avoid arousing suspicion from the surrounding crowd, the two communicated softly after the meeting.
"Where's Li Yaoxiang? Why didn't Li Yaoxiang come?"
Yuichi, the vegetable seller, the first thought that came to his mind was that damned Li Yaoxiang must have shrunk!
However, what made him didn't expect was that middle-aged ninja Yuya Miyada patted his shoulder at this time and immediately covered Li Yaoxiang: "Relax, it's okay. I gave him another task. If our side is exposed and attracts the attention of others, it may be easier for him to succeed."
Yuichi, the vegetable seller, his stomach full of anger disappeared when he heard the words.
Immediately afterward, the two acted according to plan.
Yuichi walked ahead and act first. After all, as an ordinary person, he can't detonate the 'detonating charm', so he still needed the ninja Miyada to be in the distance.
However, not long after the distance between the two of them was opened and before they could even get close to the Academy, the two masked Anbu ninjas suddenly appeared in front of them, blocking Yuichi's path: "What you planned has been discovered! Obediently surrender!"
Yuichi was taken aback at first, and then his face became extremely hideous!
"Damn it! Go to hell!" Yuichi roared loudly. He took out a kunai with a detonator cham attached to it and rushed forward.
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In the face of Yuichi's sprint, the two Anbu ninjas on the opposite side behaved very plainly. As if Yuichi's attack was not worth mentioning to them. It was until the Yuchi's kunai about to approach them, the two pupils hidden under their masks shrank suddenly!
They felt the fluctuation of Chakra!
One of the Anbu ninjas was shouted angrily: "Damn! Get away!"
BOOM!
The two Anbus flashed one by one. All of them were far away from Koichi.
Yuichi's arm was blown up, and his body was heavily injured.
The two Anbu ninjas were a bit lucky. They didn't expect him to be so ruthless, to try hurting the students, and even to blow themselves up. Fortunately, they knew in advance that the other side had a detonator. Otherwise, they would not choose to deal with Yuichi first instead of dealing with Miyada Yuya first. After all, if Yuichi rushed into the Academy while they were subduing Miyada Yuya, the consequences would be really unimaginable.
Seeing that Yuichi's ability to act has been greatly reduced, one of the Anbu ninjas said to his companion: "Look after him. I will subdue the other one."
And just when 2 people are about to act, there was a loud noise again!
BOOM!
Koichi, who was only injured a short time ago, was blown up once again.
And this time, the explosion was located in the head.
No one found out that this detonation charm was actually hidden in his collar at the moment Miyada Yuya slapped Yuichi's shoulder.
"Damn it!"
Seeing this, the two Anbu ninjas cursed secretly. They never thought that the other side would be so ruthless too.
If you don't succeed in one blow, you will die with them!
The two Anbu responded very quickly. They stopped looking in Yuichi's direction and rushed directly to Miyada Yuya.
It's just that before they got close, they saw Miyada Yuya sneered at them strangely. And then, an incredible scene suddenly appeared in front of their eyes. That is, Miyada Yuya opened his own ninja outfit, which was filled with detonating charms!
What made these two Anbe ninjas most frightened was that Miyada Yuya also attached one of the detonating charms to his head.
The situation was reversed in an instant!
It was not the two Anbu ninjas that rushed over. Instead, Miyada rushed towards them.
BANG!
The two Anbu ninjas had no time to dodge. They were all blown away by Miyada Yuya's "human flesh bomb".
As for Miyada Yuya himself, it goes without saying that he died.
...
Inside the restaurant.
At the same time, when the Anbu ninjas and Miyada Yuya fought, Li Yaoxiang was entertaining the customers inside the restaurant as usual.
"Boss! Collect money!"
"Okay!" Li Yaoxiang wiped his greasy hands on the damp cloth on the table, "a bowl of white rice, a cup of green tea, a bowl of Dongbo meat; a total of 280 yen!"
After there were no more customers in the restaurant, Li Yaoxiang's original smiley face suddenly became cold. He took something out from the apron pocket. He took out a photo.
That was a photo of Li Yaoxiang and a group of customers. Yuichi and Yuya Miyada were also inside.
It was also the only photo they took together.
He looked at the two people in the photo. Li Yaoxiang secretly whispered: "It's probably over… Yuichi… Yuya… If you want someone to blame you, blame only yourselves."
Li Yaoxiang threw the photos into the stove. He just watched the photo slowly burning by the fire and shrank until it finally burned to ashes.
That's right! This series of things can be said to be planned by Li Yaoxiang!
In addition to giving Yuichi and Miyada Yuya plans that day, Li Yaoxiang also used 7000 darkening points in the system mall and purchased the 'One-time Kotoamatsukami'.
He changed Miyada's thinking. He changed it to make Li Yoaxiang be the most trusted partner, and this action was done jointly by Yuichi and Miyada Yuya.
Li Yaoxiang became Miyada's backup plan. If they fail, it is good that someone will continue to stick to their ideals.
As for the detonation charms, this matter was also very simple.
Li Yaoxiang, who was familiar with the anime, has not forgotten that Yamanaka Clan has a trick that can spy on the memory of the dead person's head. Therefore, he arranged for Miyada Yuya to must explode the 'criminal evidence' before they die! The Yamanaka Clan has no way to investigate because of it. Then, his relationship with them would never be revealed.
As for Li Yaoxiang spending a One-time Kotoamatsukami on an ordinary person, is it worth it? Li Yaoxiang, of course, would not consider this issue.
As long as he can be out of Konoha's sight and out of Konoha's control, he was very confident.
Even if it is ten or 100 or 10000, for him, it doesn't matter! For Li Yaoxiang, his own safety was the most important thing at present.
Compared with their lives, these 7000 points are nothing.
...…..
After the incident, it was as expected by Li Yaoxiang. Some people from the Yamanaka Clan came over and took over the case.
The purpose is to look into the memory of the dead man's head to see if there are other potential associates. They all shook their heads when they saw the corpse immediately.
This case was over. They would report the situation to Third-Hokage.
...
Two days later. Early in the morning.
When Li Yaoxiang was about to open the shop, the masked Kakashi came slowly towards him.
Li Yaoxiang pretended to be stunned: "Lord-Ninja, what's wrong?"
"The Lord-Hokage. Please."
"Oh, I see. Wait for me."
He took the board in his hand and put it back again, closing the door.
Immediately afterward, he followed Kakashi and walked towards the Hokage Residence.
While they were walking, Kakashi suddenly asked: "The two people you reported before are really going to be detrimental to the village's ninja, and… they are now dead."
Li Yaoxiang pretended to be shocked and then said a little regretfully: "Unbelievable... Why did they do this...?"
"..."
While Li Yaoxiang spoke, Kakashi inadvertently observed Li Yaoxiang's expression and tone very carefully.
The two said nothing more after that.
...
Not long after, they arrived at Hokage Residence.
Kakashi brought Li Yaoxiang to the Hokage Room.
Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was still approving the document, put down the pen in his hand. He raised his head and looked at them kindly. He focused his attention on Kakashi first. After seeing Kakashi shook his head slightly to him, this turned his attention to Li Yaoxiang.
"Li Yaoxiang, right?"
"Hehehehe, Lord-Hokage, hello, hello. I did not expect Lord-Hokage to know my name. I feel so honored!"
Li Yaoxiang's performance was in place.
You can't see any abnormality.
Coupled with Kakashi's 'shaking head' just now, Sarutobi Hiruzen's suspicion of him has weakened a lot.
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"Thank you very much for providing this information to us this time. The news you heard is correct. The two people really want to be detrimental to the ninja in the village. Moreover, their goal is the Academy. If it weren't for your warning, I don't know how many people will be hurt from this."
Appreciated by Sarutobi Hiruzen, Li Yaoxiang seemed to be very happy and scratched his head: "Hahaha, thank goodness. This all what everyone should do, after all. As a part of Konoha, I certainly don't want to see anyone in the village injured."
"Un." Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded with satisfaction, "If everyone loves the village as much as you do, then no such thing will happen."
After saying these words of emotion, Sarutobi Hitoshi became a little lost.
Li Yaoxiang also behaved somewhat lost.
Silence for a moment.
Sarutobi Hiruzen regained his kind tone and said, "You have made a great achievement this time. Have you ever thought of any rewards?"
Hearing that Sarutobi Hiruzen wants to reward himself, Li Yaoxiang hurriedly shook his head, and his palms kept swinging in front of him.
"No, no no, Lord-Hokage. I report that thing, not for reward. I really don't want to see anyone injured in the village."
Sarutobi Hiruzen's attitude towards Li Yaoxiang only felt more and more satisfied. He nodded, persuaded: "You don't have to be polite. Rewarding you is a good thing for you and for the village. It is a statement for everyone who loves the village."
Li Yaoxiang was a bit embarrassed: "Lord-Hokage, but…."
Before Li Yaoxiang refused again, Sarutobi Hiruzen interrupted: "I heard that your parents died in an accident. If you really can't think of any reward, how about I engrave their names on the monument of heroes instead?"
Speaking of which. Whether it was Sarutobi Hiruzen or Kakashi, Li Yaoxiang's expression was carefully observed.
However, they couldn't find any clues. Li Yaoxiang perfectly showed the depression of recalling his deceased parents.
Immediately afterward, Li Yaoxiang sighed and said: "Lord-Hokage, no need. If Lord-Hokage really wants to reward me, I hope Lord-Hokage will grant me permission to leave Konoha."
"Oh?" Sarutobi Hiruzen was slightly surprised, "Why do you want to leave Konoha?"
"Ahh, Lord-Hokage. Frankly, Konoha did bring me a lot of good times. But Konoha also brought me a lot of sad memories. I've never been outside of Konoha in my life. I want to go out for a walk. Just relax and take a look at the outside world."
For Li Yaoxiang's requirements, Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't feel anything wrong.
After all, Li Yaoxiang was the only one who left in his own family.
Moreover, maybe Li Yaoxiang's departure would be a good thing for Konoha.
At least no one would remember Li Yaoxiang because his parents died in an accident.
Silence for a moment.
Sarutobi Hiruzen ultimately nodded: "Very well. I will sign an approval letter to let you leave here. If you need any help, just tell me. Also, Konoha will always be your home. You are welcome to come back at any time."
"Thank you, Lord-Hokage."
"Well, then you go back first. After the approval is complete, I will let someone send it to you."
After that, Kakashi took Li Yaoxiang and left Hokage Residence.
The two people's suspicion about Li Yaoxiang was completely eliminated because of the end of this matter.
But what they would never know is that the behind-the-scenes planner of this whole incident was the Konoha commoner, Li Yaoxiang himself, who seemed to be honest and had no problems in front of them!
In order to win their trust! In order to get this approval letter from Konoha! Regarding this… everything was under the control of Li Yaoxiang!
As for why didn't he use Kotoamatsukami directly on Sarutobi Hiruzen? Hehe. Why would Li Yaoxiang do such a thankless thing?
Not to mention how high the risk of doing so, if you are not careful, clues will be found, and he can be tracked. Even if he is so lucky that he hasn't been discovered, what will happen to the darkening after that?
Without Sarutobi Hiruzen, the 'natural' darkening teammate, wouldn't darkening Naruto cost more in the future? Therefore, a handy darkening tool like Sarutobi Hiruzen still makes him authentic, which is in the best interest of Li Yaoxiang.
...
3 days later.
The approval to leave Konoha came down. Li Yaoxiang also sold his property in Konoha.
However, before leaving Konoha, Li Yaoxiang came to Konoha's 'mission reception'. That is where Konoha Ninja was commissioned to receive the mission.
Upon hearing the news, Sarutobi Hiruzen soon sent an Anbu ninja to come and ask about the situation.
"Lord-Hokage, please."
Li Yaoxiang followed the Anbu ninja again and came to the Hokage room.
Sarutobi Hiruzen sucked the tobacco pipe and asked, "I heard that you want to hire a ninja to escort you away from Konoha? What's going on? Do you have any problems?"
Li Yaoxiang bowed his head with a stern expression: "No, no no, Lord-Hokage. I haven't encountered any difficulties. I was just thinking, I have also made some savings in Konoha in these years, and before I leave, I want to give back some to the village. And I grew up so old, lived in Konoha for so long, and have never commissioned a ninja mission. Isn't that justified? Hahaha. I also want to try the experience of commissioning a ninja."
Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded, then wondered: "But… why do you call Uchiha Itachi for this mission? Do you know him?"
"Haha, Lord-Hokage, Uchiha Itachi is the genius youngster of the Uchiha Clan this generation. This news has spread throughout the village. I've never really thought about it until now. I have lived in Konoha for so long and have never met the village's genius ninja. Isn't that a joke? So, I named him. And... And..." Speaking of which, Li Yaoxiang seemed a little embarrassed. He immediately continued: "And my budget, among Konoha's many geniuses, Uchiha Itachi is the most suitable."
Hearing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen froze. Then he laughed heartily.
It's all so clear.
Why wouldn't Sarutobi Hiruzen understand Li Yaoxiang's shyness now?
The suspicion about Li Yaoxiang was eliminated again.
As for the real purpose of Li Yaoxiang, of course, it would not be as simple as he said on the surface. Li Yaoxiang didn't feel that he had just escaped from a dangerous situation before he completely escaped Konoha one day. After all, Konoha was not alone in Sarutobi's decision.
There are three main reasons why Uchiha Itachi was named to escort him.
1) Price problem
Li Yaoxiang did not have that much money to hire Jonin. In this period, among the Genin, the most cost-effective, of course, is Uchiha Itachi.
2) Security issues
Among the Genins, it was Uchiha Itachi who was really worthy of the trust of Li Yaoxiang. After all, Uchiha Itachi's character was there. Li Yaoxiang believes that Uchiha Itachi will definitely do his utmost to protect him, no matter who the opponent is.
3…
As for the third reason, it doesn't matter. After all, the third reason; Li Yaoxiang was just trying his luck.
It may or may not be what he expected. If it's not happening, it won't be a loss for Li Yaoxiang. He can just let it go.
After a hearty laugh, Sarutobi Hiruzen said: "Okay, I understand. You go through the entrustment process. I will order someone to give you the best price."
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At the same time, after Li Yaoxiang left Hokage Residence. He ushered in the arrival of Uchiha Itachi.
It's just that after he heard that someone specifically named him and asked him to complete the mission, he had a little trouble.
The person at the mission reception: "Uchiha Itachi, you must know that the village rules are like this. No matter how good your results are, Genin can't go out alone to do a mission. You have to choose your teammates."
This period of Uchiha Itachi has just unlocked his Sharingan.
That is when his teammates were killed recently.
At the same time, it was also when he was disappointed with his father's attitude. Because his father, Uchiha Fugaku, didn't care about the death of his teammates at all, and he was proud that his son had opened Sharingan so early. Because of this, the temperament of Uchiha Itachi in this time became a bit cold.
"No need. I can complete the mission by myself."
The person at the mission reception desk: "But, this is completely out of the rules…."
Without waiting for the person at the task reception desk, suddenly one more person appeared in the room. This person was also wearing Uchiha Clan's standard high-necked clothing and a 3-corner protective gear.
This person was Uchiha Shisui.
Soon after Uchiha Shisui appeared, he came behind Uchiha Itachi, patted his shoulder, and then said to the person at the mission reception desk: "I and Itachi will take this mission together. It should be okay, right?"
After Uchiha Itachi saw the person was Shisui, his indifferent complexion also softened a lot: "Big Brother Shisui!"
The two looked at each other. He nodded. Then, he looked towards mission reception, waiting for his reply.
The result was very clear.
With Uchiha Shisui's lead, the people at the mission reception will not look for trouble and offend Uchiha Clan's people: "Hahaha, fine. I will submit your message here."
Two people left the mission reception. Walk side by side on the street.
...
Shisui: "Itachi, I understand how you feel. But since our companions have sacrificed their lives for you. Then we should live better. Together with their share of work. Together to protect this beautiful home. I hope you can understand this truth."
Compared to other people. Uchiha Itachi's attitude towards Shisui was obviously much better. He did not answer. But he was seriously thinking about what his Big Brother Shisui said.
Shisui did not bother anymore.
After a while, Shisui continued to say: "I will not carry out this mission with you. I will hide in the dark and observe carefully. I hope your performance will not disappoint me."
...
Early the next morning, Li Yaoxiang packed his clothes. Then he left to wait at the mission reception.
It didn't take long.
He soon saw Uchiha Itachi as a child and came here on time.
Seeing Uchiha Itachi, Li Yaoxiang immediately went up: "Looking at your clothes, you should be Uchiha Itachi? Hello, I'm your client this time, Li Yaoxiang. Pleased to work with you."
Li Yaoxiang held out his right hand and wanted to shake hands with Uchiha Itachi.
Li Yaoxiang thought he would be rejected. Instead, Uchiha Itachi really shook hands with him and thanked him kindly.
"Hello, I am Uchiha Itachi. Thank you for trusting me, and named me to take this mission. I will escort you to the destination safely."
This scene slightly surprised Li Yaoxiang.
Li Yaoxiang was familiar with the original series. But it's very clear that during this period, Uchiha Itachi, who has experienced all the deaths of his teammates, has become much colder in character. This made him wonder why Uchiha Itachi would be so friendly towards him.
"Good, good!" After a few praises, Li Yaoxiang continued, "Uh…, you're the only one?"
It was strange to see Uchiha Itachi alone.
As far as he knows, according to Konoha's rules, Uchiha Itachi, who was still a Genin, should not be able to take a mission out of the village alone.
Uchiha Itachi said with a smile: "Relax, Mr. Li. Your mission is just C-Rank's Escort Mission. I can complete it by myself. There will be no problems."
Hearing Uchiha Itachi's words, Li Yaoxiang was still a little worried. It's not that he doesn't believe in Uchiha Itachi's ability. But more concerned about a Jonin hiding in the distance, secretly protecting Uchiha Itachi the Genin.
To avoid causing suspicion from others, before leaving the sight of these ninjas, Li Yaoxiang decided to continue to maintain his 'sincere' appearance.
"Hahaha! You are the genius ninja in the village. How could I be uneasy? Don't get me wrong. I'm just curious. I specifically entrusted you to accept this mission. I just want to know you more. I hope you don't mind."
Uchiha Itachi laughed, saying he didn't mind.
The reason why his attitude towards Li Yaoxiang was so friendly was that he did not want to disappoint Shisui. He knew that Shisui in the vicinity was watching him. Therefore, facing the 'customer' Li Yaoxiang, he did his best to show a friendly attitude.
After the short exchange, the two went outside the village.
...
Konoha Village, Root base.
This is underground in a hidden place in Konoha Village. All around is covered with huge roots. The air is filled with a thick humid smell of mud.
At this time, Shimura Danzo was at the base, handling some of his daily official duties.
At this moment, a Root Ninja with a cough came to Shimura Danzo and reported to him: "Cough! Cough! Cough! Lord Danzo, just now someone reported that a villager got a Third-Hokage's approval. An approval about leaving the village."
Shimura Danzo stopped his official duties. His expression became slightly angry, questioning: "Hiruzen? Is he getting older and more confused? How can he let people leave the village casually? ... Who's leaving the village?"
Root ninja: "Cough! Cough! Cough! His name is Li Yaoxiang…."
Immediately after this, Root Ninja, who coughed from time to time, told him about Li Yaoxiang's message and what happened recently. Even about Li Yaoxiang commissioned ninjas to do an Escort Mission for him.
Shimura Danzo's face became gloomier after hearing it. He didn't care whether Li Yaoxiang was innocent in this matter or not. As long as there is a hint of probability that becomes an 'unstable factor', Shimura Danzo would rather kill the wrong one than let it go! Moreover, as long as Li Yaoxiang died as soon as he left the village, Konoha's people would know how dangerous the outside world is! They all won't hold the thought of leaving Konoha!
"Who took over this mission?"
"It's Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Shisui."
Hearing that these two people took the task, Shimura Danzo's face became a bit ugly. He knew very well that the two of them could not move yet. But with a little carelessness, Uchiha Clan may immediately create…
Before the village was prepared, he didn't want to take this risk.
"No need to deal with the people of Uchiha Clan. Send someone to stop them for a moment to see if there is a chance to kill that Li Yaoxiang. If you really let him escape into a city… then forget it."
The reason why there is such a choice because as long as he enters the city of Land-of-Fire, Danzo won't be able to move that easily anymore. Otherwise, it would be trouble for him if someone investigates it.
You need to know that in today's Ninja Village, even if you are qualified to be a shadow in the village, you still need the consent of Daimyo*.
*TL notes: A daimyō (English TV: Feudal Lord, literally meaning: Great Name) is the political leader of a country. A daimyō is responsible for all decisions concerning their country, from alliances to the annual budget to the privileges allowed to the country's hidden village. Daimyō is, therefore, one of the single most important individuals in the entire country and holds the highest degree of political power, such that they are given special protection by the Allied Shinobi Forces during the Fourth Shinobi World War.]
"Cough, cough, cough. Yes!"
After leaving Konoha, Li Yaoxiang and Uchiha Itachi walked side by side on the dirt road together.
There is a jungle on both sides of the dirt road.
Naruto World's roads are terrible. As one of the richest Five Great Countries, Land-of-Fire, they don't have much idea about road construction. However, from Konoha Village until Li Yaoxiang's destination this time, the journey is said to be not long and not short.
Naruto World doesn't have cars, and they don't have rental horses. So it is estimated that this section of the road will not go too well.
It takes at least a half-day walk to arrive.
Uchiha Itachi was already used to it like nothing. But Li Yaoxiang, a modern world person, doesn't have such good footwork. So almost every hour he walked, he needed to stop and rest for a while.
At this time, they just stopped on the road to rest.
Li Yaoxiang sat on the boulder, patting his calf muscles, full of apologies: "Sorry, I'm stopping you to wait for me. I've never been outside of Konoha before. This is my first time walking a long road. Knowing this is the case, I should have rented a carriage and hurried away."
Li Yaoxiang was still the same. Dressed up as an ordinary commoner. But he was so tired that he had to stop and take a rest, which was not fake.
Uchiha Itachi maintained a shy smile: "It's okay. It's more convenient for me to protect you. If you get on the carriage, it might not be so convenient."
In order to satisfy Big Brother Shisui. Along the way, Uchiha Itachi made great efforts to show his friendly side.
Anyway, Li Yaoxiang was now a customer of Konoha. If Konoha Ninja's reputation is damaged because of his bad attitude, this is not what he wants to see.
In this way, the two guys who hide their true colors have a little talk about some irrelevant topics in the journey.
Chatting and chatting.
Uchiha Itachi, who couldn't find a new topic, suddenly came to this sentence: "That's right. Is Konoha bad? Why did you leave Konoha?"
"Ahh~"
Li Yaoxiang sighed and talked about his 'parents' immediately. Then, he said he wanted to leave this sad place, go out, and take a look.
This was also the first time Uchiha Itachi talked with Konoha civilians, and the conversation was so in-depth. If Li Yaoxiang hadn't said anything, he really wouldn't realize that the commoners of Konoha, even just living in the village normally, was such a dangerous thing.
After hearing this, he couldn't help but be stunned. He felt a bit confused inside. It turns out that the village is not a paradise for ordinary people. He became quiet for a long time.
Uchiha Itachi involuntarily spoke: "What is the meaning of life?"
This sentence surprised Li Yaoxiang. He didn't expect Uchiha Itachi would ask him such a question at such a time and place. If Li Yaoxiang remembers correctly, Uchiha Itachi asks this question to several people in the original work; Uchiha Shisui, Kakashi, Orochimaru, etc.
The answer they gave will also be one of the main reasons for changing Uchiha Itachi's final decision on which side to stand. In other words, if Li Yaoxiang wants to change the fate of Uchiha's clan, he might be able to start from this aspect now.
He could try to shake Uchiha Itachi's future decisions. However, Li Yaoxiang quickly rejected this idea. Because in his plan, if Uchiha Clan was destroyed, it would be a rare incident that could help to darken Naruto.
He wouldn't change this ending because of his soft heart.
"Haha! If you suddenly asked me such an esoteric question, I won't know how to answer you." Li Yaoxiang turned his head around and unloaded the topic with embarrassment.
Uchiha Itachi was also awakened by Li Yaoxiang's response. He never expected Li Yaoxiang to answer his question. After all, Li Yaoxiang is only an ordinary person in his mind. How can he understand the difficulty of ninjas? How is it possible to give an answer?
The reason why he said this question was just that after listening to Li Yaoxiang's story, he felt emotional for a while, and it just kind of happened. It was purely self-talk.
"It's fine! It's getting late. Let's go on the road." Uchiha Itachi laughed.
"Oh, oh! Okay, okay. I have enough rest. Let's go."
Just as the two were about to leave, Uchiha Itachi suddenly stopped Li Yaoxiang behind him and shouted violently in the direction of the northwest: "Who is it?! Come out!"
With that said, Uchiha Itachi took two Kunai from his pocket and threw them towards the northwest.
DING! DING!
The Kunai suddenly bounced off.
Immediately afterward, two masked ninjas came out from the shadows of the jungle: "As expected of the new generation of genius from the Uchiha clan, you discovered us so soon."
Uchiha Itachi's expression condensed: "The Root...? What do you mean?"
"It's nothing. You give us the spy behind you, and your mission will be completed. You can go back and report it. There is nothing for you here." One of the root ninjas said in a tone that could not be denied.
The most intense reaction was Li Yaoxiang standing behind Uchiha Itachi. He was frightened and sat down on the ground. His face was pale: "No, no no! Lord-Ninja, is there any misunderstanding? How could I be a spy? I was born and raised in Konoha, and I've never been out of the village. I also got Lord-Hokage's approval before leaving the village!
Of course, this was just a play performed by Li Yaoxiang.
To avoid a wave of chasers in the future, which will disturb his life, he will not reveal his identity unless he is forced to do so. And he also took advantage of this opportunity to see if he could test out if there was any Jonin following Uchiha Itachi.
In case he guessed wrong and his life was threatened, isn't there still a batch of darkening points that haven't been used yet?
Seeing Li Yaoxiang's reaction, the two Root ninjas in front could not help but laugh.
Seeing this, Uchiha Itachi believed that Li Yaoxiang was just an ordinary person who was wronged. He posed in a fighting pose. Then, he turned on his Sharingan.
He took out the short blade that was equipped behind him and held it in front of him with a backhand grip and said with a serious expression: "You two are joking. I don't think my client is a spy. Both of you please go back."
"Sure enough Uchiha Clan's people are really stubborn." One of them sighed with emotion.
The two Root ninjas suddenly disappeared in place!
Immediately afterward, Li Yaoxiang's ears heard the sound of 'ding ding dong dong' constant weapons collision.
The action of double-playing fighting, as an ordinary person, he couldn't see clearly at all.
During the fight, Uchiha Itachi even slammed: "Get away from here!"
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Two Chunins should be fighting Uchiha Itachi. But, with Uchiha Itachi's current level alone, it would be impossible one against two.
However, even so, there was the existence of Li Yaoxiang that cannot be ignored today.
Because in addition to seeing the body of the two parties constantly moving during the battle, and the movements of their hands in the battle were completely invisible, even the shadow cannot be seen at all.
After hearing the anger of Uchiha Itachi, Li Yaoxiang was very nervous and quickly got up from a slumped state and fled away. At this moment, he still did not forget to maintain the identity of 'Konoha commoner'.
As for his real feeling, how exactly... Hehe. He has enough darkening points.
Li Yaoxiang wasn't worried at all.
When Li Yaoxiang got up and haven't run that far, the light from the end of his eyes suddenly swept the sparks produced when the weapon collided at close range!
CLANG!
When Li Yaoxiang saw exactly what was going on, the two kunai had already been shot to the ground in front of him, plunged into the soil separately.
As expected! Things are were not so simple! Sure enough, someone followed Uchiha Itachi. Otherwise, it was impossible for someone to throw some kunai to save Li Yaoxiang.
When Li Yaoxiang raised his head, there was already an extra figure in front of him. It was a black-clothed wearing a high collar with a red and white fan pattern on the black-clothed back!
Seeing this person's hairstyle. Seeing this person's clothing. Seeing the 3-corner protector Kinoe on the costume. Li Yaoxiang knew that the person was Uchiha Shisui!
On the surface, he was still at a loss, but in fact, Li Yaoxiang's heart was already secretly overjoyed… Because this is the third reason why he commissioned Uchiha Itachi to escort him!
The reason is to elicit Uchiha Shisui! The purpose is to naturally come into contact with Uchiha Shisui without being suspected!
It's just that when things have developed in this situation, his life looks as if he is completely in the hands of others. The enemy simply ignored him. And Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Shisui; apart from treating him as an 'item' to protect, they also no longer paid any attention to him.
"Damn it!"
During the battle, Uchiha Itachi unwillingly cursed. He immediately yelled, "Sorry Big Brother Shisui! I let you down!"
Uchiha Shisui, who held Li Yaoxiang behind him, although his eyes never left the enemy for a moment, his mouth responded naturally: "It's okay! You can hold back two root ninjas; that's already very good. I also didn't expect for two Root Ninjas to even intervene in this kind of thing."
"Uchiha Shisui, ignore this matter."
"The Root will not let dangerous signs out of the village."
Uchiha Shisui shook his head: "I don't know what a dangerous sign is. I only know that he is not only our client, he is also a villager of Konoha! I have an obligation to protect his safety."
After that, Uchiha Shisui also opened Three-Tomoe Sharingan.
He rushed in to fight.
...
In a moment, the two sides fought for no less than a hundred rounds.
The fighting process seemed very intense and very long.
But for Li Yaoxiang, these things happened only in a split second. He only saw the air around him has many sparks flashing. Then all kinds of weapons were bombed to the ground.
Judging from the current situation, it is Uchiha Itachi and Shisui who have the upper hand. Otherwise, they would not be able to fight while blocking all the enemy's attacks on Li Yaoxiang. If it were not for the safety of Li Yaoxiang, the battle might have ended long ago.
The Root ninjas, who were at war with Uchiha Shisui, the leader of this operation, also secretly suffered. They seriously underestimated Uchiha Itachi's strength.
They initially thought that as long as one person blocked Uchiha Itachi, the other person could attack Li Yaoxiang. But the two Chunins were not worthy for Uchiha Itachi, a Genin.
Seeing that things did not go the way they expected, the leader quickly exchanged glances with several colleagues. They planned to retreat first. When they encounter an opportunity on the way, they can start again.
It's just that his idea is doomed to impossible.
As previously stated, the reason why Li Yaoxiang chose Uchiha Itachi to protect him was that he took a fancy to his sense of responsibility and the importance he attached to the village and Uchiha Clan's reputation. Now, with the appearance of Shisui, it would be more impossible that Li Yaoxiang would have an accident.
Immediately, three of them leapt together with great tacit understanding and quit the battle.
The three looked at each other and nodded.
Immediately after a few flashes, they left the scene.
The appearance of this scene made Li Yaoxiang and others who remained at the scene a little dazed. They didn't know why the Root ninjas gave up so easily.
For a moment, they did not dare to relax his vigilance. The tense mood lasted for a while.
It was found that there were no abnormalities or any traps. The tense atmosphere eased down.
Li Yaoxiang immediately acted very excited and very grateful. He held Uchiha Itachi's and Uchiha Shisui's hands and thanked both of them: "Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for saving me! Otherwise, I would really be killed this time!"
Uchiha Shisui's character and attitude were obviously much softer than Uchiha Itachi. Also, better at communicating with outsiders. He put his hands on Li Yaoxiang's hands and patted them, trying to ease Li Yaoxiang's emotions.
"You're welcome. Rest assured, as long as we are here, we will guarantee your safety. When we arrive in a town, they won't dare to mess around anymore. You should be in no danger."
"Oh! Good, good! Thank you! Thank you very much!"
...…..
On the next journey.
Since his existence has been exposed, and the danger of the mission has increased, Uchiha Shisui has no plans to hide himself anymore.
Three of them headed towards the town and continued on their way.
However, after the appearance of Uchiha Shisui, Li Yaoxiang has more topics to talk about than when it was at first.
He talked a lot. He looked like he found a great rare treasure. The questions one after another never stopped.
Fortunately, Uchiha Shisui's character was more patient and not bored by it. Almost everything that Li Yaoxiang asked, he answered. As a result, the relationship between the two parties has become more harmonious.
"By the way, I saw your eyes just now suddenly became red. How did this happen?"
"This is Sharingan. Only people from our Uchiha Clan can use it."
"Then… this Sharingan, is there anything special? Why must you use it when you fight?"
"Sharingan can…"
Due to the topic of conversation is not a secret matter, Uchiha Shisui was happy to answer Li Yaoxiang.
But as the topic of chatting between the two parties grew deeper, Li Yaoxiang finally asked the most critical question!
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"Wow, the Sharingan of your Uchiha Clan is so powerful. Wouldn't so many people want to have it? Do you think a non-Uchiha can own Sharingan?"
This seems to be a simple-minded problem, but it hides a huge amount of information.
Uchiha Shisui laughed, did not answer. But the silhouette of Hatake Kakashi emerged involuntarily in his mind.
Seeing this situation, Li Yaoxiang not only failed to constrain, but like a second stunner, he continued to ask without a wink at all: "Since you ninjas' abilities are so weird. Say... Will there be an ability that can bring people back to life?"
When the words came out, Uchiha Shisui's walks suddenly paused!
However, he soon recovered his natural expression.
He knew the ability 'resurrect the dead' that Li Yaoxiang said.
Uchiha Clan does have this ability, which is Forbidden Jutsu 'Izanagi*'!
TL note: With Izanagi, the user applies an illusion to reality itself, giving the user control over what is and is not real for as long as Izanagi is active. Users typically do this in order to protect themselves, negating any injuries they receive or even their deaths. When this happens, their injured self fades away as an illusion and their non-injured self immediately materialises in the previous self's place.
Izanagi is based on the Creation of All Things Technique, used by the Sage of Six Paths to turn imagination into reality. The process is explained to use spiritual energy – which forms the basis of Yin Release – to create shape from nothingness. Then, through the application of physical energy – which forms the basis of Yang Release – the shape has life breathed into it.
It is impossible for him to say this ability in front of outsiders, because this ability is like having a 'second life'. Very powerful! Very attractive! Letting people know that Uchiha Clan has this Forbidden Jutsu, may make a lot more people want to have Sharingan. Uchiha Clan's situation will only be more dangerous.
Therefore, he did not answer Li Yaoxiang.
Just nodded and smiled.
But Li Yaoxiang was very interested. Though he did not continue to struggle on this issue. Because his purpose has been achieved!
That's right!
The reason why Li Yaoxiang wanted to meet Uchiha Shisui was to contact Uchiha Shisui. Its main purpose is here!
For the sake of reminding Uchiha Shisui that maybe someone has already transplanted their family's Sharingan! In order to remind him, Sharingan also has the ability of 'Izanagi'!
As mentioned before, in order to prevent Naruto from falling into the power of 'Kotoamatsukami', there are 3 solutions. And today Li Yaoxiang's purpose is to plant the fourth solution! That is, trying to influence Shimura Danzo's process of getting 'Kotoamatsukami' smoothly.
As long as Shimura Danzo does not get 'Kotoamatsukami', then he would not be able to brainwash Naruto.
Of course, it's really hard to say if the solution will work or not. After all, in order to avoid exposing his true purpose and identity, Li Yaoxiang only served as a reminder in this plan.
Whether it can succeed or not, for Li Yaoxiang, it's all the same.
After all, it was just a secret move he made while leaving Konoha.
If you can succeed, that's the best. It doesn't matter if it's unsuccessful. He won't lose anything.
In this way, after asking his own key questions, Li Yaoxiang became less like a fool along the way.
They never encountered a sneak attack again.
It took about 7 to 8 hours before they arrived at their destination.
That is, Land-of-Fire's closest town to Konoha Village.
"Mr. Li, why don't we stay with you in this town for a period of time? This is to ensure your safety. I'm really sorry from before. I didn't expect Konoha to have that misunderstanding. After going back, I will definitely explain it to them! Rest assured, no one will trouble you anymore." Uchiha Shisui said politely.
"It's no problem. I also believe that Lord-Hokage will definitely return my innocence."
Shied away for a while, Li Yaoxiang still can't get rid of this enthusiastic Uchiha Shisui. He had to bear it.
In the end, the three people went to one of the unremarkable hotels in the city as a place to stay.
During this period, the enthusiastic Uchiha Shisui did not forget to care about Li Yaoxiang's future days: "By the way, Mr. Li. Don't you have any plans after leaving Konoha?"
(o) Li Yaoxiang cursed him in his heart. He did not show any abnormalities on the surface. "It's nothing special. Probably just going back to my old business. Open a restaurant and make a living here."
In the next few days.
The two Uchihas made an all-out effort to protect Li Yaoxiang's life.
Li Yaoxiang had no choice but to find a'ji shop' nearby, asking prices, investigating the market, and so on. He really put acting skills into his life abruptly.
Uchiha Shisui didn't want to leave until he confirmed that the Root didn't send any more people to chase him down.
"Mr. Li, during this period of time, I'm very happy to get along with you. You let me understand more deeply about what Konoha commoner really needs. Although it is a pity, but we have been out for so long, it is time for us to leave."
Li Yaoxiang: "Hahahaha, it's okay, it's okay! I can understand your difficulty! I hope there will be another chance to meet next time."
In this way, the two left the small town.
And Li Yaoxiang refunded the hotel rent overnight, rented a carriage, and walked non-stop toward a more prosperous town.
At this point, Li Yaoxiang finally managed to get out of Konoha's sight!
From now on, the sky is high enough for a bird to fly through!
...
2 days later.
One of the bustling towns in the Land-of-Fire.
In a shop. The decoration and furnishings here are almost the same as Li Yaoxiang's restaurant in Konoha. Only difference here is that this shop is quite wide and can hold several tables. And Li Yaoxiang became the new owner of this shop.
Li Yaoxiang's original plan was to wait until he left Konoha safely, to remain anonymous, to be an ordinary person, and concentrate on darkening Naruto.
But when he was rewarded by the system for the first time, he found that this idea was impossible to realize. Because darkening Naruto is so hard, too hard!
From the first plan, until now, he has succeeded a total of 3 times, improving Naruto's darkening degree.
This is the first time, an increase of 1.6%. That time, Li Yoaxiang was promoted because Naruto found that no matter how hard he tried, he could not make friends.
The second time, it increased by 3.0%. That time because Naruto discovered his identity, he couldn't believe Konoha's ingratitude.
The second time, it increased by 3.4%. That time, it was after Sarutobi Hiruzen made his public appearance, the villagers leave one after another and returned to their own homes, and after Li Yaoxiang's very ruthless words that crushed Naruto's beautiful vision.
Those three times add up to only 8%!
This shows how difficult it is to completely darken Naruto to 100%.
Only relying the higher-ups of Konoha, the dirty methods, the past disgusting truth, it is impossible to complete the mission of darkening Naruto. Therefore, it is clear that if Li Yaoxiang wants to completely darken Naruto, he must also make extra plans in other aspects besides Konoha!
Otherwise, it would absolutely be impossible!
Of course, he has already had a preliminary plan for the 'extra layout'.
Not to mention it now, judging from the current situation, the most important thing for Li Yaoxiang is how to deal with this batch of darkening points. Now, it can finally be used...
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After everything has settled down, Li Yaoxiang turned around and came to the consciousness space.
This so-called consciousness space is actually a white space with two bedrooms and one living room. It can be said that almost everyone has such a consciousness space. The consciousness space of an ordinary person is nothing special. The doors of both rooms are open, and the ontological consciousness is the master of this space. You can go where you want to and do anything. What it means is that one's consciousness can control one's own body as much as it wants.
Abnormal people, like those with multiple personalities, have many more rooms in their consciousness space. What are closed in these rooms are their second, third, fourth, and so on.
When the main consciousness sleeps, is in a coma, or wants to escape something and does not want to face it, the consciousness space will open the door of a certain room according to different situations and different needs. At that time, the other personalities locked in the room can logically control the body of the main consciousness. The main body will therefore be completely different in its voice, personality, habits, etc. Of course, suppose there are no special circumstances. In that case, ordinary people will never be able to enter this space by their own ability.
The special ability given to Li Yaoxiang by the system is that he can enter this space at will and link his consciousness space with Naruto's consciousness space, and indirectly deposits it in Naruto's conscious space in the form of a second personality. And he can freely open and close the door in Naruto's consciousness space.
Normally speaking, Li Yaoxiang can awaken the sleeping Naruto and meet with him in the consciousness space. It's just that Li Yaoxiang did not do so. Because he didn't want to expose his identity in front of Naruto prematurely, in case Naruto bump into Li Yaoxiang accidentally. When that time comes, it will make it harder to darken Naruto.
After all, there is this impression towards him as the 'Owner of the Voice'. If Li Yaoxiang tells Naruto what he wants him to do, he will follow the instructions to do it. Therefore, over the years, Li Yaoxiang only communicated with Naruto by voice.
Also, everything that happens in the space of consciousness, in reality, is only a matter of a moment. It's like taking Naruto into the seal space last time and meeting Kyuubi and Namikaze Minato. That incident seemed to be very long. But in reality, it only happened in a flash.
And the reason why Li Yaoxiang came into this consciousness space this time was to use the darkening point. It was because the 'item' he wanted to exchange this time was really not convenient to bring out into the real world. It can be easily destroyed or found by others.
The reason why he didn't redeem it until now was because he still had a huge problem with his own safety, and he needed to keep some darkening points just in case.
The Ninjutsu Scroll that was given by Namikaze Minato and Uzumaki Kushina was, of course, also impossible to be brought to the real world. After all, it was a gift they gave in the space of consciousness.
Open the system interface.
[Host: Li Yaoxiang
Darkening Target: Uzumaki Naruto
Target Soul: 6/40
Darkening Degree: 8%
Darkening Value: 39000
Mall: Slightly]
As Naruto experienced more dark events, his soul value also grew. It took less than a month, and Naruto's soul value has increased from 5 to 6 points. This also means it will only become more difficult.
And the reward for the plan this time was a total of 46000 darkening values. He spent 7000 points to buy 'one-time Kotoamatsukami' to brain-wash Miyada Yuzai. So now there were 39000 points left.
Li Yaoxiang's first thought was not to increase his strength. Instead, he was looking for the most useful item in the Item column of the system mall! That is the crystal ball of Sarutobi Hiruzen*! The countless Naruto's fans yearn for something even in dreams!
*TL note: Crystal Ball Jutsu. By peering into a crystal ball, the user can see the current activities of anyone whose chakra signature they know. Users can view subjects from any location, regardless of distance or potential obstructions, making it ideal for intelligence gathering. The Third Hokage uses this technique to monitor the villagers of Konohagakure and thus maintain public order.]
Of course, redeeming this crystal ball was not only to fulfill that dream. Nor was it for something unscrupulous. It was to observe the movement of everyone in the Konoha Village!
After all, Li Yaoxiang, who wanted to darken Naruto as his ultimate goal, was destined to need information as it becomes extremely important to him. This is no longer the Anime World that is full of enthusiasm.
This is the real world! All people in this world have flesh and blood, their own thoughts, and their own goals—a real life.
It can be said that there are many subtle information, news, or details that are not mentioned in the original work. Coupled with Li Yaoxiang's butterfly effect, the future direction of development will become even more unpredictable.
Therefore, in order to obtain the most accurate information, as well as the various plans and trends that various important figures have changed due to the appearance of Li Yaoxiang, the crystal ball was definitely the most pressing thing that Li Yaoxiang needed at present. With the crystal ball, Li Yaoxiang's operations in terms of layout, or cooperation, or prevention would be much easier.
Not long after, Li Yaoxiang finally found this crystal ball worth 8000 points in the item column of the system mall.
Li Yaoxiang felt a little strange.
'Such a powerful thing... Is that cheap?'
He hesitated for a moment. But he redeemed the crystal ball decisively anyway.
Instantly, a crystal ball placed on a small pillow suddenly appeared in Li Yaoxiang's consciousness space.
Li Yaoxiang went to test it impatiently.
He looked at the situation in Konoha.
At the Academy... At a hot spring... At the Hokage Residence... Take another look at a hot spring... At the vegetable market ... At a hot spring ... At a hot spring ...
"Cough! Cough! Cough!"
'Not bad! The picture is quite clear.'
Li Yaoxiang finally understood why the price of the crystal ball was so cheap after switching several screens continuously. It turns out that the so-called crystal ball is actually not as powerful as Li Yaoxiang imagined.
In addition to having the person's chakra appears on the monitor, it is only within Konoha Village's area; not every place can be checked. For example, the Root base, Uchiha Clan station, Noble Clan station, etc. These places are set up with an anti-monitoring array. That's why the crystal ball has so many restrictions.
This also made Li Yaoxiang understand one thing… that is why even with the crystal ball, Sarutobi Hiruzen's plan for Shimura Danzo and Uchiha Clan's situation was not so clear.
But that's just the crystal ball of Sarutobi Hiruzen! For Li Yaoxiang, it was not a problem at all! Because he has a sufficiently powerful system! He could completely make up for this crystal ball's weakness! As long as he spends a certain amount of darkening points, he can upgrade the crystal ball!
Li Yaoxiang, not saying anything further, chose to upgrade.
It took 5000 points to upgrade. The next upgrade requires 25000 points.
After this upgrade, it covers the entire Konoha Village, including even those places where the anti-monitoring array is set up!
Li Yaoxiang was very satisfied with this. Since the most urgent item has been got.
Then the next step is to plan to improve his own strength most effectively. It was the most in line with his current interests...
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There were only 26000 darkening points left.
Li Yaoxiang looked at various items in the system mall.
Rinnegan, the price is 4010000 points.
*TL note: The Rinnegan (literally meaning: Saṃsāra Eye) is reputed as the most exalted eye amongst the "Three Great Dōjutsu", the others being the Sharingan and the Byakugan. It is said that in times of disorder, one who wields the Rinnegan is sent down from the heavens to become either a "God of Creation" who will calm the world or a "God of Destruction" who will reduce everything to nothingness. The Rinnegan is characterized by concentric circles covering the eyeball.]
Tenseigan, the price is 4010000 points.
*TL note: The Tenseigan (literally meaning: Reincarnation Eye) is a dōjutsu introduced in The Last: Naruto the Movie. The movie's novelization explains that the Tenseigan can be acquired when an Ōtsutsuki is implanted with the Byakugan of a Hyūga. This combination of the two clans' Chakra transforms the Byakugan into Tenseigan. When Toneri Ōtsutsuki implants himself with Hanabi Hyūga's Byakugan, the transformation takes several days to complete. As the transformation advances, Toneri experiences increasingly painful pulsations in his eyes that subside with rest.]
Sage Mode, the price is 4010000 points.
*TL note: Sage Mode is an empowered state that can be entered by blending natural energy with one's Chakra, creating senjutsu chakra. Sage Mode allows users to tap into the natural force of the world, opening up new techniques to them and allowing them to power up existing ones with the new senjutsu chakra.]
Li Yaoxiang: ...
Nauseating~
It's really expensive!
But after reading the details given by the system, Li Yaoxiang felt that it is worth the money. Because these products sold by the system can be said to be of top quality, the bread contains all the capabilities of these products.
For example, if Li Yaoxiang bought Rinnegan for 4010000 points, he can use all the capabilities of Rinnegan with ease, and it would be the most powerful type.
Sage Mode is the same.
If he purchased the Senju Hashirama's Sage Mode, Li Yaoxiang could also use Wood Style.
[TL note: Hashirama Senju (Senju Hashirama) was a member of the famed Senju clan. He himself was hailed as the "God of Shinobi" for his unmatched ninja prowess. Hashirama sought peace for the shinobi world, and to that end, founded Konohagakure with his clan, his childhood friend and rival: Madara Uchiha and the Uchiha clan. He would later become the First Hokage (Shodai Hokage, literally meaning: First or Founding Fire Shadow) of Konohagakure. Although he could not achieve peace during his lifetime, his legacy and vision for the world would continue to shape the village and the entire shinobi world even after his death.]
[TL note: Wood Release (Mokuton, Viz: Wood Style) is a nature transformation kekkei Genkai, a combination of Earth and Water Release. It was famously used by Hashirama Senju. In fact, it is not known to have naturally occurred in anyone else, leading to it being regarded as impossible to use without having his cells. Because of Wood Release's power and versatility, there have been various efforts to reproduce it after Hashirama's death. Wood Release techniques are commonly affiliated with the Snake hand seal.]
It's a pity that these 'commodities' that make people drool looking at it, the current Li Yaoxiang wasn't able to think about it.
One word. Poor~
Subconsciously ignoring these temptations, He turned his attention to the commodities with relatively moderate prices.
26000 points...
26000 points...
26000 points that can buy a permanent 'A-Rank Ninjutsu'. The permanent 'A-Rank Taijutsu'. A cheaper Kekkei Genkai and so on.
[TL note: A kekkei Genkai (literally meaning: Bloodline Limit) is an anomaly of the DNA that allows the wielder to use unique techniques. A kekkei genkai's name describes both the anomaly and the resulting technique. Most kekkei Genkai is passed down between generations of a clan, an exception being Hashirama Senju's Wood Release. Likewise, most individuals only inherit one kekkei Genkai, but Mei Terumī is known to naturally possess two.]
Li Yaoxiang, who was dazzled, first quit from the system mall. He started weighing the pros and cons.
First of all, Ninjutsu was not necessary. Even if he was given an 'A-level ninjutsu' for free, there still wouldn't be a drop chakra in his body anyway.
Taijutsu was also not appropriate. Even with this technique, he won't have the strength and endurance to fight. His fleshy body was too far away from ninja's.
Thinking about it. Judging from the current situation, if he wants to effectively maximize these few darkening points and maximize the benefits, he can just purchase an 'innate talent' so that he can extract the most reliable Chakra.
After all, there are already Namikaze Minato and Uzumaki Kushina's lifelong experience scroll in the consciousness space, waiting for him to dig. Just learn all the Ninjutsu inside.
Even if Li Yaoxiang no longer uses darkening points to increase his strength in the days to come, he would still be a strong person. But here comes the problem.
Innate talents are divided into S, A, B, C, D Ranks.
Innate talent like Namikaze Minato belongs to the A level. The price is about 25000 points.
In other words, as long as Li Yaoxiang purchase this innate talent, his training innate talent can be as powerful as Namikaze Minato's. Unfortunately, Li Yaoxiang was worried that if he redeemed this innate talent, but he still could not extract Chakra?
For his own assurance, Li Yaoxiang decided that it was necessary to exchange a Kekkei Genkai first. And this was the most economical method anyway.
Open the system store.
His eyes turned to the Kekkei Genkai column.
Uchiha Clan Bloodline, the price is 2510000 points.
Hyuga Clan Bloodline, the price is 2010000 points.
Uzumaki Clan Bloodline, the price is 2010000 points.
'Fuck!'
Slightly eye-catching, but also expensive!
After retreating and begging for it, Li Yaoxiang had no choice but to pull the Kekkei Genkai column to the very bottom.
There were also Uchiha Clan, Hyuga Clan, Uzumaki Clan, and their price is ten times cheaper. That is to say, it is not as powerful as that 200,000 points. With that expensive one, he can immediately open Mangekyo Sharingan or immediately learn Eight-Trigrams Palm Mastery and so on. He will need to start practicing from scratch again with the less expensive one.
His thoughts circulate back and forth among these Kekkei Genkai.
Li Yaoxiang's eyes finally fell on Uzumaki Clan Bloodline.
After all, there is Uzumaki Clan's inheritance in the consciousness space. Perhaps he can learn the scroll easily with this bloodline? Besides, wouldn't it be easier to control Naruto's body in the future?
Therefore, for various reasons...
'Uzumaki Clan Bloodline! I choose you!'
With this decision, Li Yaoxiang's mind also withdrew from the consciousness space.
...….
He returned to reality, not for anything else.
Just to see what will happen to his body after purchasing the Kekkei Genkai.
-20000 points
The purchase was successful.
He waited for a while.
'Uh...'
Nothing special seemed to happen. There was no warm feeling, no pain, no nothing. The body was still his body.
Li Yaoxiang came to the restroom in the restaurant and looked in the mirror.
Still the same, so handsome, no change.
Li Yaoxiang, who still couldn't believe it, simply closed the restaurant, not doing business today.
He directly moved out the seats, sat on the ground, and began to read the scroll left by Namikaze Minato in the space of consciousness. In fact, without reading the instruction in the scroll, Li Yaoxiang also knew that Chakra is refined by mental power and cells.
This knowledge, almost all Naruto's fans know. But what Li Yaoxiang needed to understand is how to extract one's Chakra.
After reading the explanation of Namikaze Minato.
Li Yaoxiang only felt that refining Chakra is really fascinating and dreamy...
Although he had already had a preliminary understanding of refining chakras as early as when he first crossed into the world of Naruto, he did not want to learn it or train to become a ninja. The real training method is really unreliable. Most of it would be just meditation.
In other words, imagine that your spiritual energy is alive. Imagine that your own cells are alive. Then, according to one's own imagination, imagine the picture of the combination of cells and mental power and slowly try to refine it until it succeeds...
Such a child's play? Somewhat helpless, Li Yaoxiang could only try according to this method.
If it really depends on imagination, Li Yaoxiang has never been afraid of losing in that department!
After all, before transmigrated, he could not less imagine...
"Ahem! Cough! Cough!"
Training start.
An hour has passed...
2 hours have passed ...
Cell, spiritual energy, cell, spiritual energy, combination! Combine!
About the third hour, Li Yaoxiang's body really felt strange!
He could clearly feel that a little energy that didn't exist in his body was produced in the upper part of his abdomen. The moment this energy appeared, Li Yaoxiang instantly felt full of energy!
Moreover, in addition to being full of energy, he also felt that his sense of hearing, sense of smell, and vision were much stronger! His power seemed to have grown a lot, and then there was a feeling of powerlessness.
There were also some old injuries before he came to his world, which has all been completely recovered!
It's like looking down at a cell phone all day, causing neck pain. It's like holding the mouse all year round, causing wrist and elbow pain. These troubles that had haunted Li Yaoxiang for many years were finally healed!
'What! So, this is Chakra!'
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After successfully extracting Chakra, of course, Li Yaoxiang would not miss the opportunity for experience for oneself and Ninjutsu.
Unfortunately, Ninjutsu is not as easy to perform as he imagined. At his age, not only did his fingers stiff and the seal was slow, even the Chakra that was finally extracted was exhausted before he could successfully use Ninjutsu.
In desperation, Li Yaoxiang had no choice but to continue to refine. He slowly accumulated Chakra.
After practicing until he felt tired, he stops and then starts practicing hand seals. In this way, except for eating and sleeping, Li Yaoxiang repeated this process for the past two days.
He didn't open the restaurant for business either.
Li Yaoxiang has always been obsessed with the process of cultivation.
The feeling of having Chakra is really amazing!
To confirm that it was not an illusion, Li Yaoxiang did a physical strength test. The result was really verified by him.
'Not an illusion!'
In the past, he would only get up to the ground fifty times, and he would be exhausted. But since having Chakra, his physical strength has more than doubled. He continued to get up one hundred and fifty times without getting tired!
Obviously, this is the difference between an ordinary person and a ninja.
As for his body that has never been exercised, his physical fitness has also improved so much because of Chakra, not to mention those ninjas who exercise all year round. Sure enough, as described in the original work, there is a big difference between people with Chakra and people without Chakra. Just like Naruto, who was sealed by Chakra and almost like an ordinary person, there is no resistance.
...….
So, under Li Yaoxiang's persistence and hard work, two days passed.
Whether it is the amount of Chakra in the body or the speed of the seal, he has made very good progress. The time has come.
He stood up from the cross-sitting position. Tried the simplest Three-Style Jutsu again. His expression condensed. Both hands form a seal.
'CLONE JUTSU!'
Instantly, with the hand seal completed, Chakra involuntarily flowed out of the body and flowed to the left-hand side. Immediately afterward, this Chakra formed a phantom.
This is the phantom of a very fat Li Yaoxiang.
At the same time, because the Chakra in his body became empty, Li Yaoxiang felt tired. n You don't have to guess. It must have been too many Chakras entered during the hand seal, which caused Clone Jutsu to fail this time. However, Li Yaoxiang did not feel discouraged or lost because of it, but was very excited!
'After coming to Naruto World for so long, I can finally feel the feeling of using Ninjutsu.'
After finally experiencing for oneself, Li Yaoxiang's curiosity was greatly reduced. No longer as fascinated by it as before.
He took a break.
Li Yaoxiang began to sum up his gains in the past two days and the conclusions he had reached.
One, Chakra Reserves. The body is like a water glass. Chakra is like water. It's easy to restore chakras. Even if you don't do anything, as long as you have enough rest, your mental energy and cells will produce water by themselves until the cup is filled. Of course, if you add meditation, it will speed up the recovery. However, it is very difficult to enlarge the cup. This is definitely not an overnight matter.
Every time he expands a little bit, he has to fill the cup with water first and then use the water to expand the cup little by little. Just like meditating and refining chakras at the beginning, Only by accumulating little by little can this be done.
Two, hand seal speed. This problem is far more difficult than Li Yaoxiang imagined. What kind of Ninjutsu, Like Uchiha Itachi, that makes six seals in one second, or Ninjutsu that needs 21 hand seals to make Water Dragon Bullet in a few seconds?
'I'm bothered!'
Compared with his hand seal speed, Li Yaoxiang really didn't understand how they did it. Even if his physical fitness has improved a lot now, this is also a big problem for him.
Li Yaoxiang wanted to become stronger on his own in a short time.
Moreover, he couldn't learn all Ninjutsu.
It would be miserable if the result is inconsistent.
Therefore, either don't learn or learn as proficient as you want to learn! Learning will be of great help to your next plan!
There was no doubt that the key is the 'seal technique'.
As mentioned before, Kyuubi will be one of the links in his next plan that cannot be ignored. He must master the technique of seal and fully control Kyuubi. Whether it is for him or for Naruto or for other people, it is a crucial part.
As for the 'Flying Thunder God Jutsu' that most transmigrators choose, you don't have to rush to learn. Anyway, judging from his current situation, there was a high probability that he won't encounter any danger that requires him to escape. Moreover, even if he wants to learn it, he may fail. After all, 'Flying Thunder God Jutsu' requires a certain amount of space innate talent.
After drawing a conclusion, Li Yaoxiang did not plan to continue practicing.
It was also time to implement his main plan. That is to expand the business and expand its influence through wealth, thereby intervening in the power center of the ordinary person world within the realm and intervening in the World of Daimyos!
When he was watching the anime, Li Yaoxiang always felt confused.
Why are there constant disputes in the Ninja World?
Why is there a famine in Naruto World?
Why are ninjas so powerful but have to obey the Daimyo?
You must know that Naruto World's technological level, except for having no internet, no mobile phone, and no car, is not that bad. There are also electric lights, lighthouses, running water, etc. With such a technological level, even if it is impossible to guarantee that everyone will be a big fish, it will definitely not make the World so bad!
All of the above doubts, until Li Yaoxiang transmigrated to Naruto World and came to Land-of-Fire for a long time, he finally had a certain guess, that is, this World must not be as simple as it seems on the surface!
There must be something strange!
Li Yaoxiang also firmly believed that the truth here must have important materials for darkening Naruto! Therefore, he thought of an idea to be a low-key in Ninja World and a high-key in the ordinary person world. Of course, making the business big enough to intervene the Daimyo's World seems a bit difficult, but for a transmigrator like him, Li Yaoxiang felt that it would be simple for him. With all the insights before being transmigrated and the methods of making money, Li Yaoxiang felt that he could crush anyone in this World! Including that rich "cardo(?)"!
Li Yaoxiang was confident that even if he puts most of his mind on Naruto in the next days, he could still handle this matter well! Moreover, he thought he won't fall behind in the training progress either!
After clearing his thoughts, Li Yaoxiang didn't plan to put too much mind on his body. After all, he has already observed Naruto's 'imaginary vision' through Naruto's consciousness space, and it's almost time for it to be broken.
The second step of the darkening plan; to bring Naruto to the pinnacle of life...
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Konoha Village. Naruto's house.
At this moment, Naruto's small house was already filled with all kinds of thanks. There were too many people who have benefited from Namikaze Minato.
In the beginning, only the villagers came to visit, but as more and more people visited, they either thanked or apologized, etc. Seeing some of this situation, some ninjas finally felt sorry and brought 'on the surface' a thank you gift. Of course, this did not include those who were already informed.
This also led to the fact that during this time, when Li Yaoxiang left Konoha, Naruto was almost busy socializing with each and everyone who came to visit.
Although he was overwhelmed, Naruto enjoyed it. Because Naruto thought that the more enthusiastic everyone is and the more gratitude people gave to him, it meant that he became more popular.
The long-awaited days finally appeared.
And the time came on this day, the visiting crowd finally stopped. Naruto finally got the opportunity to go out for experience for himself to see his dream life.
Naruto looked solemnly across the floor; it was filled with one after another thanks. He looked inside the closet. Now the clothes in the closet were completely new—no need to wear clothes like before.
After getting a new coat at random, Naruto put it on directly. Then, he ran out. He walked on the snow in hurdles, but at this time, his pace seemed a lot joyful with a kind of impatient feeling and a big smile on his face.
Not much time passed, the playful sounds of the children, 'hehe haha', passed into his ears.
Naruto was overjoyed. He sped up to the direction where the voice came out.
What came into view was a group of children of his age who were frolicking in the snow.
"Hahahaha! I want to play too! Let's play together!"
Naruto ran past with a laugh. He thought from the bottom of his heart that everyone would play with him and that they wouldn't hate him as much as before.
However, the reality is completely inconsistent with his imagination.
He laughed 'hehe' and came to everyone, waiting for everyone's warm welcome. But everyone on the scene stopped the slapstick. They stupidly stood there.
The first reaction came from the parents who took care of the children. They quickly went to the child, and dragged the child behind them, then apologized to Naruto: "Sorry, Naruto. It's getting late, and it's time for us to return."
"Yes, yes. It's been too long today, and the children are tired."
"Yeah, there's still some chores to do at home. I have to go to the market to buy food."
With the first person uttered the words. Other people follow one after another.
Naruto was only momentarily quiet and then said with a big smile completely improperly: "Hahaha, it's okay! Let's play together next time."
Witnessing everyone leaving at a hurried pace, Naruto turned around and ran happily.
Not long after, he came to a group of playful children again. He asked to play together. It is a pity that the situation at the scene was exactly the same as just now. After the parents gave various reasons, they then rushed away with the child.
"Hey~ It seems that it's a little late to go out today." He looked at everyone leaving in front of him again. The always cheerful and optimistic Naruto couldn't help feeling a little lost in his heart, but he quickly reminded himself angrily said, "It's okay! Go out early tomorrow!"
...
Early the next morning, Naruto wanted to quickly experience the pleasure of having fun with everyone. He ran out without even having breakfast. However, the situation encountered was exactly the same as yesterday.
The child's parents said a lot of reasons and then quickly took the child away.
This was the first day. The same was true for the second day. On the third day, it became more exaggerated. Naruto could not even find the children.
At this moment, Naruto finally realized that something was wrong. Although everyone did not look at him with that kind of "disgust", they still avoided him as before.
What the hell is this all about?
'Didn't everyone give me gifts a while ago?'
'Didn't everyone already accept me?'
'Why is this still the case?'
Just as Naruto was about to be unable to accept the fact in front of him, Li Yaoxiang not only did not speak mockeries this time but also explained his confusion: "It's normal for them to have this reaction."
The appearance of the voice made Naruto calm down.
"Why? Why is this normal? Didn't everyone accepts me? Don't you hate me? Why do you treat me like this?"
Li Yaoxiang: "What they agree with is your father, not you. Don't you forget the fact that inside your body resides a demon fox? How does this allow everyone to approach you with confidence? How would they play with you feeling safe?"
Hearing that it was because of Kyuubi that caused this; at this time, Naruto became even more nervous. Because the sealed Kyuubi inside his body was not something that he can change.
"Then, what should I do? Do I have to live my old life again?"
Li Yaoxiang explained patiently: "It's very simple If you think about it. If the demon fox is not sealed in your body but sealed inside your father's body, will everyone still be like this? They won't need to worry about you."
Naruto was stunned for a moment and then was a bit embarrassed: "But... but... isn't dad dead? How do you seal the big fox to dad's body?"
"Hah..." Li Yaoxiang took a deep breath. He almost got mad by this second fool.
It seems that the 8% blackening level really cannot change how much Naruto is.
Naruto heard this 'inhalation sound', and thought that the 'Owner of Sound' would scold Naruto stupidly and other uncomfortable words. He was all ready to be scolded, but then there were no more words uttered.
Hearing that Li Yaoxiang didn't say a word for a long time, Naruto asked only weakly: "Don't tell me... Don't tell me... Is there really no other method other than sealing the big fox in my dad's body?"
Li Yaoxiang: "..."
Li Yaoxiang tried hard to suppress his emotions. He kept reminding himself to be calm. What is to be done now is to encourage Naruto and let Naruto reach the pinnacle of life.
Immediately, Li Yaoxiang changed his tone to coax a child for the first time: "Of course, there is a way! The reason why they are not afraid of the demon fox inside your body is because your father was the one who sealed it! They are rest assured because they recognized your father's strength. It's very simple, actually. As long as you practice hard and prove to everyone that you can be like your father and have enough ability to prevent the demon fox from harming everyone, everyone will accept you and play with you!"
Naruto rekindled hope again: "Really... really?!"
Li Yaoxiang: "Of course!"
"Hahahaha! Great! Great! Then I want to train! I want to train hard! So I can prove to everyone that I will not let the big fox hurt anyone!"
Although it was just communication in his mind, hearing Li Yaoxiang said that there was a solution, Naruto couldn't help but jump in joy in reality.
It's just that, before he was happy for long, he was stunned there soon, wondering: "But... but... how do you train?"
"Naruto, please relax. I will take you to a place."
Upon hearing Li Yaoxiang's words ', please relax', Naruto was shocked for no reason in his heart: "You... you... will you take me to see the big fox again? I... I... Can I not see him? Grandpa Hokage said not to see the big fox again."
Naruto did not forget what Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others told him in the Conference Hall. Moreover, the villagers were afraid of Kyuubi, which also caused him to feel a little frightened when facing Kyuubi. However, this feeling of fear was quickly dispelled by Li Yaoxiang.
Because compared to other people, Li Yaoxiang was undoubtedly more worthy of trust by Naruto. "Naruto, do you believe me?"
Hearing this, Naruto only reacted an 'um!' without the slightest hesitation.
No matter who it was or what he said, as long as the 'Owner of Voice' insisted on letting him do one thing, he would do it without hesitation! Because the "Owner of Voice" was his only relative in this world.
Naruto immediately relaxed his mind and let Li Yaoxiang take him to another place.
...
After a while. In the consciousness space.
Li Yaoxiang opened the door without permission. He came to Naruto's room.
At this time, Naruto in the consciousness space lay there motionlessly. However, his breathing was very steady.
This is also the normal state of everyone in the consciousness space. If there is no special reason, it will never be possible to wake them up. And the reason why Li Yaoxiang chose to bring Naruto to meet here this time was that it was related to his third-step plan to darken Naruto, not to mention it now.
'That's it'.
Li Yaoxiang walked in front of Little Naruto.
Poke his round face.
Did not wake up...
Poke again!
Did not wake up...
Poke again!
An impatient Li Yaoxiang pulled his nose this time!
"Ahhhhhhhh!!!" Naruto in the consciousness space covered his nose. Then, he bounced up, "Who?! Who?! Which scoundrel pulled my nose!"
Take a look at left and right!
In the end, his eyes fell on a handsome big brother. Ignoring the environment at this time and why he appeared here, he vigorously walked over to the handsome big brother, pointing at him and screaming: "You! You pulled my nose right?!"
Li Yaoxiang ignored Naruto's scolding.
Getting along for a few years. Taking care of Naruto for several years. This was the first time Li Yaoxiang has close contact with Naruto. He squatted down. He smiled softly at Naruto: "What's wrong? Don't you even recognize me?"
Hearing the voice, Naruto, who was very angry because of the pain on his face, became enlightened on the spot!
He pointed at Li Yaoxiang: "Is... Is... Is... Is it you?"
Li Yaoxiang's voice- for Naruto, it's impossible to forget even if he dies!
But he really couldn't believe that he and the "Owner of Voice" would meet one day!
He didn't think that the 'Owner of Voice' is more than just a sound. That's great.
But this idea just passed away in a flash, so he didn't dare to think about it again. Because he was afraid that the greater his hope, the greater his disappointment.
Because of this, when Naruto saw Li Yaoxiang's real face and made a sound that he was too familiar with, he did not forget to confirm. He was afraid of everything in front of him that it was just a dream that he had imagined. And this dream will soon end, and it will soon be broken.
Li Yaoxiang stroked Naruto's messy yellow hair and nodded. Then, Naruto's tears couldn't help streaming. He swarmed him! Holding Li Yaoxiang tightly!
He was afraid that Li Yaoxiang would suddenly disappear.
And Li Yaoxiang also involuntarily shed a tear because of Naruto's action.
Truthfully speaking, he has been in the Naruto World for many years, trembling with fear for years. However, this was also the first time Li Yaoxiang really felt the feeling of having a loved one waiting for him to 'go home'.
Naruto was his only relative in Naruto World. The feelings of both parties are so sincere.
After wiping the tears and clearing up his mood, Li Yaoxiang broke apart Naruto's hands tightly around his neck: "Okay, okay. It's not that we won't see each other again."
Li Yaoxiang's tears were gone. The mood calmed down.
But Naruto was still crying in tears. Holding Li Yaoxiang's clothes, he didn't let go. "You... are real? Are you real? Are you real?"
Li Yaoxiang put his hands on Naruto's cheeks and wiped the tears on Naruto's face with his thumb: "Fool, how old are you to still cry? Of course, I am real! Rest assured, we will have many opportunities to meet in the future."
Naruto sniffed a few snots and said with a cry: "Why call me stupid again? Can you stop scolding me stupid again?"
Li Yaoxiang smiled softly: "As long as you are not stupid, I will stop calling you stupid. Okay, stop crying. Quickly wipe your tears. I brought you here this time to teach you to become stronger."
He initially thought that as long as Naruto heard the word 'become stronger', he would stop. But Naruto didn't want to. Compared to becoming stronger, compared to making friends and playing with others, Naruto cared more about Li Yaoxiang. Since he was sensible, he has been accompanied by this 'Owner of Voice'.
Naruto looked forward with hope: "What's your name? What should I call you?"
Li Yaoxiang was also confused by Naruto's question. He really didn't think about this problem. But he said quickly, "Just call me big brother."
Naruto was overjoyed. He stammeringly said: "I... I really... Can I really call you big bro?"
Li Yaoxiang nodded.
After receiving a positive response from Li Yaoxiang, Naruto immediately turned around, jumped, danced, and cheered. "Great! Great! I also have a big brother! I am not an orphan! I'm not alone! I have a big brother! I have a big brother!" Hopping and jumping.
Naruto took Li Yaoxiang's hands again and continued to jump. Until finally, Li Yaoxiang was tightly hugged again in his arms and murmured: "Big brother, don't leave me alone anymore, okay?"
The three-year-old Naruto...
This was the Naruto that Li Yaoxiang has taken care of for 3 years since he was a baby.
Li Yaoxiang did not answer or refuse. But his right hand naturally patted Naruto's back, as if telling Naruto that; rest assured, the big brother will not leave you...
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After embracing each other for a while, Naruto stopped crying. He took a little distance from Li Yaoxiang. Immediately, he took a serious look at Li Yaoxiang's appearance up and down, fearing that he would forget him.
Without waiting for what Li Yaoxiang said, Naruto quickly flattened his mouth and complained: "Big brother, why did you only meet me now?"
As mentioned before, Naruto always thought that it was just a voice talking to him in his mind. Even if he sees the true face of Li Yaoxiang today, he has never thought about whether there is a person like Li Yaoxiang in the real world anyway.
He just wondered why the big brother obviously has this ability. And now that big brother was willing to meet him.
"Naruto, the big brother doesn't meet you for no reason."
Naruto didn't interrupt Li Yaoxiang, with his gloomy eyes, waiting for Li Yaoxiang to continue.
"Naruto, in fact, we can communicate in such a special way. Other people are not like us. Before you, you were young and ignorant. If you rashly meet with me, you might accidentally let others discover my existence... Whether it is dangerous to you or to me..."
Naruto was puzzled: "Why is it dangerous? Am I not having a big brother? Why is it dangerous?"
"Naruto, did you forget what I told you? The people in the village are cruel. A demon fox is sealed inside you, then you are a dangerous presence for them. They will not remember the contribution your father once made to the village. As long as they find anything abnormal about you, they will ruthlessly deal with you or me."
Naruto retorted nervously: "No! No! After everyone knows my identity, don't they all come to apologize? And big brother, didn't you say it? As long as I work hard, let everyone rest assured, they will accept us.
"Naruto... Are you sure everyone in the village is like this?" Li Yaoxiang stared at Naruto seriously.
Naruto, who originally wanted to say something, got the words stuck in his lips. Because he remembered those who apparently knew his identity but had always ignored him and allowed others to bully him. He remembered the cold faces of those crowd. He recalled that even though the villagers understood his identity, they deliberately alienated him because of fear of danger.
Although he has been very reluctant to believe that there is such a nasty side in this world, the actual situation made him believe the fact in front of him.
Facing Li Yaoxiang's stern eyes, Naruto could no longer think of a good reason to deceive himself.
"Then... that... the big brother meeting me now. Will they find you? Are you in danger?"
Naruto was still kind-hearted as always. He was worried that Li Yaoxiang, the big brother, would be in danger too.
'I never thought about my situation that way.'
Li Yaoxiang smiled slightly and messed Naruto's hair: "Naruto, don't you want to make friends? How can I be a big brother but can't help you? And, Naruto, you're grown up now, aren't you? I believe you can take care of yourself."
This seemingly normal sentence contains a huge meaning that Li Yaoxiang inadvertently revealed. Unfortunately, Naruto could not understand the true meaning of this sentence. He thought Li Yaoxiang praised that he had grown up and was sensible, which means there was no problem. He was complacent and hummed.
At the same time, Li Yaoxiang also deliberately dismissed the topic at this time: "Okay, let's stop talking about these. Today, your brother here is going to tell you how to become stronger! Don't be lazy because you have to work hard, alright?"
"En!"
Immediately afterward, Li Yaoxiang began to teach Naruto how to refine Chakra.
Since childhood, Li Yaoxiang taught speech and literacy to Naruto. Naruto, in this life, has a much better understanding.
It didn't take long to teach, and Naruto soon understood the knowledge taught by Li Yaoxiang.
Immediately after Li Yaoxiang reassured him that there was still a chance to meet, Naruto reluctantly withdrew from the consciousness space.
...
Returning to reality.
The surrounding environment has not changed. The sky has not changed. In the world, only a split second has passed.
The carefree Naruto, in the blink of an eye, left behind those unhappy things.
What villagers deliberately alienated him, what children did not play with him, all gone.
He ran home with anticipation, leaving only one word in his heart.
Training!
Training!
Training!
...…
Not long after, Naruto quickly stumbled back home.
Immediately afterward, he immediately sat in meditation in accordance with the method taught by Li Yaoxiang.
It didn't take long for Naruto to be taken aback and flustered quickly in his mind: "Big brother! Big brother! Success! Success! I have the Chakra you said above my abdomen!"
Li Yaoxiang was not surprised at Naruto's training speed, even anticipated it.
The reason for this result is also due to Li Yaoxiang's previous layout plan. A long time ago, he had already decided on the 2nd Step blackening plan to let Naruto go to the Peak of life. Since Naruto is going to be a Peak in life, making Naruto become a genius must be one of the links in this plan.
This is why Li Yaoxiang had that series of actions before.
Telling the truth, parents and son meet, threatening Kyuubi.
This seems like a series of unrelated actions, but the truth behind it was Li Yaoxiang's tricks! And these tricks were not only as simple as they seem on the surface. It allowed him to get a lot of profit from it!
The reason why Li Yaoxiang was so determined is that as long as Kyuubi stands down, Naruto can become a genius of extraordinary talents. The reason was very simple. Because he was familiar with the anime, it became clear. Until now, what hindered Naruto from becoming genius, that is, Kyuubi. This guy.
After all, even with Kyuubi's interference, his innate talent could rival Uchiha Sasuke, who was the chief student. What's more, with no interference from Kyuubi, now? Therefore, Li Yaoxiang only thought that this situation is normal.
3 years of planning.
This was just the moment when he harvests the results, and these results will continue to come!
Li Yaoxiang did not feel complacent because of this achievement. Because he knew that this was just the beginning.
Seeing Naruto started to feel a little smug. As his big brother, he immediately warned repeatedly: "What's the matter? Just a little bit of training, and you feel satisfied? Or do you think you can make people feel at ease now? Will they make friends with you now?"
Naruto, who was taught by Li Yaoxiang, quickly calmed down.
Concentrate on training again.
At the same time, during the next few days when Li Yaoxiang urged Naruto to train, he happened to be in the space of consciousness. Through the crystal ball, he observed an interesting scene...
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Hokage Residence. In Conference Hall.
At the conference hall at the moment, there were Sarutobi Hiruzen, Shimura Danzo, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu four people. They discussed various policies on Konoha Village in Conference Hall. However, compared to the last time, they quickly talked about Naruto this time.
Mitokado Homura: "Hiruzen, I heard... Naruto started training without anyone teaching?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen, hearing this, sucked the tobacco pipe and did not answer.
Utatane Koharu: "Hiruzen, don't you think Naruto's recent moves are getting more and more strange? His way of training is unlike a 3 years old child who came up with it himself."
Sarutobi Hiruzen kept sucking the tobacco pipe without answering.
Seeing that Sarutobi Hiruzen remained silent, Shimura Danzo finally shot to the table with an unable 'slap', and then shouted at him angrily: "Do you think you can't talk about this matter, can you pass it?!"
"Obviously, Namikaze Minato is teaching Naruto about whatever demon fox training!"
"We can't delay anymore!"
"How do you ensure that Namikaze Minato is not hostile to the village?!"
"Don't forget, what kind of life did that demon fox make us live all these years!"
Three people's eyes, simultaneously watching Sarutobi Hiruzen, forced him to respond to this question. But he hesitated for a long time or was out of the words of Namikaze Minato and Naruto: "I believe... Minato will understand my pain. He... will not resent the village."
Speaking of which, Sarutobi Hiruzen's tone became uncertain. He was also not sure whether Namikaze Minato would really resent the village. After all, the Namikaze Minato's family has sacrificed so much for the village. But the village treats their descendants like this...
Seeing that Sarutobi Hiruzen was still indecisive, Shimura Danzo, who was out of breath, immediately shouted again: "Very good! In this case, let's ignore whether Namikaze Minato has resentment for the village! But didn't you say that before? As long as the demon fox gets along with the village, he can't escape our control! But now?! Don't tell me you don't see what's happening now! Simply no one in the village wants to be friends with that demon fox! How can we control him?! Do you really want to let a Jinchuriki who has the opportunity to hate the village continue to grow like this? As a Hokage, do you still think about Konoha?!"
Shimura Danzo did point out the problem this time.
In the beginning, the old fellows in the Conference Hall continued to let Naruto go because they saw Naruto just wanted to make friends and had no evil intent for Konoha. In addition, they had no time to take care of this Naruto' trivial problem' because of the Uchiha Clan.
But now? It's different now!
After this period of time observation, Naruto, who wanted to make friends, did not make friends. How would they be sure that Naruto would not hate the village? Therefore, the label of 'unstable factor' gradually entered Naruto.
Seeing these 'old close friends' in front of him, on the topic of Naruto and still unrelenting, Sarutobi Hiruzen cut through the wasteland suddenly exuded the imposing-manner that belongs to his Hokage persona: "Enough! I am Hokage or are you the Hokage?! About Naruto, I have my own solution to this matter! So do not bother him!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen's angry anger made the atmosphere in the Conference Hall suddenly cold.
Who knows how long they have seen Sarutobi Hiruzen in this imposing-manner?
But they were not at all happy because of this. Instead, after a moment of stun, they began to feel dissatisfied with Sarutobi Hiruzen in their hearts. Dissatisfied that he changed his style of doing things.
Several people have a lot of opinions in their hearts, but they did not try to shake the majesty Hokage that belongs to Naruto at this time. Everyone was silent.
The meeting at this time, again because of Naruto's topic, eventually led to disappointment.
...
After Sarutobi Hiruzen returned to his Hokage room, he tapped a few code words on the desk.
Knock. Knock, knock. Knock...
After typing the code word, an Anbu ninja suddenly appeared in front of the table.
Sarutobi Hiruzen gaze at the scenery outside the window, said solemnly: "How is Naruto recently?"
"Report Lord-Hokage. The past few days, Naruto is repeating various exercise programs without stopping."
Sarutobi Hiruzen spit out a cigarette: "Who do you think... in the village... is the best friend of Naruto?"
Immediately afterward, the Anbu ninja began to express his own analysis and insights.
After the two discussed for a while, Sarutobi Hiruzen was instructed: "Very good, then let this matter be done by you."
"Yes!" Anbu ninja left with a 'bang'.
Sarutobi Hiruzen, who stayed alone in the Hokage room, secretly whispered: "Naruto, Naruto... I hope you won't make it difficult for me..."
...
Seeing the picture of the crystal ball from here, Li Yaoxiang smiled. After purchasing the crystal ball so soon, he didn't expect he would see such an interesting scene.
Also, because of this scene, he solved some doubts when he was watching the Anime.
But this is not the point. The point is...
Should he laugh at Shimura Danzo and the others for being pig teammates? Or laughing at Sarutobi Hiruzen for the divine assist?
This action of Sarutobi Hiruzen coincides with Li Yaoxiang's purpose.
Even without Sarutobi Hiruzen's plan, Li Yaoxiang would deliberately arrange this matter soon. Therefore, it can be said to blacken Naruto, Sarutobi Hiruzen, and these old fellows are really indispensable.
No way. Let me hold the popcorn.
It's good to watch this big show in the consciousness space.
...
A few days later.
Since Li Yaoxiang taught Naruto training, in this period of time, Naruto lived his training career day after day. Every morning, before dawn, Li Yaoxiang forced him to wake up, run, and exercise. Naruto would exercise until noon. Then, after a short rest, Li Yaoxiang would call him to go swimming and climbing.
Naruto was so tired that he just wanted to rest on the ground, but Li Yaoxiang woke him up again. He kept nagging in his ears, asking him to keep clean and calling him to take a shower.
After taking a shower, Naruto ate a bento. Then he has to start meditation again, Refining Chakra.
It was not until he went to bed in the evening that this ended his training journey of the day.
This kind of day, after a long time, the silly and foolish Naruto realizes that something is wrong.
'Huh? Wrong! Being as powerful as dad, I can make everyone feel at ease and play with everyone... But, wouldn't that be at least ten years later?! So, what's the difference?!'
Isn't he still living alone?
After realizing this, he quickly contacted Li Yaoxiang in his mind, arguing angrily: "Big brother! Big brother! No! You're not right! What I want is that I can play with everyone now! But you told me to exercise as strong as dad before I can play with everyone. Won't that happen ten years later? I don't want it! I don't want to take this long! Big brother, is there any other way faster?"
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