"Naruto ! You naturally evil Uzumaki brat!"
"I must personally..."
Amidst the Nine Tails' furious roar, Naruto directly exited the Sealing Space, opening his eyes to the ceiling of Konoha Hospital.
He glanced at the sky outside; it was now high noon. Although he had fought with the Nine Tails in the Sealing Space, the flow of time differed between the two, and he had only been unconscious for an hour or two.
Perhaps due to the increase in strength, he now felt a burst of joy and was not ashamed of his tactical retreat.
What a joke, the Nine Tails was about to release the third Tailed Beast Ball. This guy was using his ultimate move like a regular attack. He, Uzumaki Naruto, couldn't do that. Even if Bishamonten could absorb Chakra, it still consumed Dojutsu power. One Tailed Beast Ball was probably equivalent to hundreds of Kakashis.
However, what Naruto didn't expect was that his Mangekyo Sharingan's Dojutsu power could actually recover. Was it due to the Uzumaki clan's special constitution or the influence of the Nine Tails' Chakra?
Although he didn't know the reason, not having to worry about going blind was already great.
He wondered if absorbing Sharingan could increase Dojutsu power, and if absorbing Mangekyo Sharingan would directly transform it into Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.
Naruto suddenly wanted to find an Uchiha with awakened eyes to test it out, but he quickly restrained his thoughts.
He was almost six years old and would soon be entering the Ninja Academy. It seemed the Uchiha Clan Massacre Night was also approaching, and he could go and get a share then.
He could see if he could find an opportunity to absorb a pair of Mangekyo Sharingan. If he could really transform them into Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, he could use Dojutsu freely without worrying about consuming Dojutsu power.
But in the current situation, he needed to find someone to test the effectiveness of his Dojutsu first.
Who should I find first?
Naruto stared at the ceiling, lost in thought. After all, there were too many people who had annoyed him over the years. While Sarutobi Hiruzen hadn't arrived yet, he should think about it first.
As soon as he came out of the Sealing Space, he sensed two malicious presences suddenly disappearing through the Nine Tails' malice detection. Presumably, one went to notify Sarutobi Hiruzen, and the other went to notify Shimura Danzo.
But now, he didn't need to curry favor with Sarutobi Hiruzen and those old geezers like before. He used to have to endure because he was too weak, but now that he had the Mangekyo Sharingan, he had the ability to flip the table. If he still acted like before, wouldn't he have awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan in vain?
Naruto was still pondering, like a college student wondering what to eat for lunch. If he chose this, he would regret not being able to eat the other; if he chose the other, he would feel this one was better, full of indecision.
"Knock, knock, knock!"
At this moment, a knock suddenly sounded. Before Naruto could respond, the door was opened directly, and Sarutobi Hiruzen, wearing the Hokage Hat, walked in with a kind smile on his face.
You didn't need to knock. Uzumaki Naruto couldn't help but complain in his heart.
"Little Naruto, how's your recovery?"
Naruto smiled and said, "I'm much better, Third Hokage."
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Naruto's sudden change in address made Sarutobi Hiruzen's heart skip a beat. Although his expression remained kind, Naruto could feel the sudden increase in malice from the other party.
"Little Naruto, why don't you call me Grandpa Third anymore? Are you still feeling upset?"
You old fart, I'm only giving you face by calling you Third Hokage. If I wasn't, I'd send you straight to the grave.
Naruto really wanted to say that, but he didn't. He was still planning to snatch a few more eyeballs in Konoha. It seemed the Sarutobi clan had a lot of strength; their bodies seemed full of energy. Absorbing them should greatly improve his physical fitness.
Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't read minds, nor did he have the Nine Tails' malice detection, so he thought Naruto looked blank because he had suffered a great blow.
"Little Naruto, this matter is not your fault. Many people in the village misunderstand you."
"Third Hokage, I really am the Demon Fox, aren't I?" Naruto lowered his head, trying to look dejected.
Why does it suddenly feel like acting has become more difficult?
Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes narrowed slightly, and he said in a deep voice, "Naruto, this is not your fault."
"But I really did turn into the Demon Fox just now."
Sarutobi Hiruzen was silent, and after thinking for a moment, he sighed long and hard, his voice a little hoarse as he said, "Naruto, let Grandpa tell you a story."
"A story?" Naruto raised his head curiously, thinking about what method this old geezer was going to use to manipulate him this time.
Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly showed a nostalgic expression on his face, filled with mixed feelings of sorrow and lament.
"It all started with the Fourth Hokage. The Fourth Hokage was a very sunny and gentle child. Although he was shy, he also had a serious and cautious side when dealing with enemies. Even when he was still in the Ninja Academy, I was very optimistic about him..."
"..."
"Finally, in the Nine Tails' rampage five years ago, the Fourth Hokage sacrificed his life to seal the Nine Tails and save the village, and was hailed as a hero who protected Konoha."
Sarutobi Hiruzen rambled on for a long time, talking about how excellent a ninja Minato Namikaze was, how great a Hokage he was, and how he was a hero who protected the entire village.
Naruto couldn't help but think about all his experiences over the past few years. Minato Namikaze, what exactly did you protect?
Wife dead, himself dead, son became a pariah, and all his inheritance was taken away, leaving nothing.
The villagers of Konoha never bullied Naruto because they thought he was the Demon Fox. They never really thought Naruto was the Demon Fox. They just needed an outlet for their emotions. The Nine Tails' rampage caused inestimable losses to Konoha, and someone had to be responsible for it. But the Fourth Hokage was dead, and the higher-ups of Konoha cherished their own feathers, so Naruto naturally became the target of the village's hatred.
When they saw that Naruto really was the Demon Fox, besides fear, there was nothing else in their hearts.
"Naruto."
Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly called out Naruto's name, bringing Naruto, who was still thinking, back to his senses. He looked at the suddenly serious Sarutobi Hiruzen with a puzzled expression.
"Although the Fourth Hokage sealed the Nine Tails, you also carry the hope of the entire village. If you hadn't become the container for the Nine Tails' seal, Konoha wouldn't have the peace it has today."
"Naruto, although I am the Third Hokage now, you are the real hero."
"?"
When I type this question mark, it's not that I have a problem, but that I think you have a problem.
This Sarutobi Hiruzen's level of manipulation is indeed not simple. He almost made me feel hot-blooded. As expected of the ninjutsu professor who invented the strongest illusion—the Will of Fire.
Naruto immediately burst into tears and shouted, "Third Hokage, I am Konoha's hero. I will definitely make everyone 'acknowledge' me."
"I will make everyone in the village become the motivation for me to become stronger!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded with satisfaction. Although Naruto still hadn't changed back to his previous way of addressing him, at least this Will of Fire hadn't diminished and was still burning hot.
"Since you want to gain everyone's recognition, then you first need to become a ninja. After you graduate from the Ninja Academy, you can become a real ninja."
"I will work hard, Third Hokage."
Naruto stared closely at Sarutobi Hiruzen, his eyes full of longing.
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