Chapter 111 - 11

Chapter 11: The Third Hokage's Explanation, the scroll of seals, and RewardsThe Hokage Office was brightly lit.Hiruzen Sarutobi listened to the brief report from "Li" and glanced at Mizuki on the floor, who had been treated simply but still looked horrendous. He felt his temples throbbing."You bastard!!! What have you done?!!!"The elderly "God of Shinobi" puffed hard on his pipe, the exhaled smoke veiling the bulging veins on his forehead.Hiruzen Sarutobi stared intently at the trussed-up "maggot," his eyes shifting constantly. He dared not look directly at the other figure standing there.He knew he couldn't keep the truth from Narutoforever.However, everything he did was for the Village...The Fourth Hokage had died in battle, and the Nine-Tailed incident required an outlet for the villagers to vent...He had also provided compensation to Naruto, treating him like his own grandson...Once he grew up, he would gradually tell him everything. Naruto would understand; it was all for the Village...But this bastard Mizuki, what was he trying to stir up in there!Thinking of this, Hiruzen Sarutobi puffed on his pipe even faster.He felt that Naruto had been beaten too lightly; he should have been hung up and thrashed!Fortunately, everything was still salvageable, and Naruto was still loyal to the Village..."Li."Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the dog-masked Ninjawith a serious expression and slammed his pipe onto the desk."Transfer him to the Anbu! Make him confess everything clearly! We must eradicate these people with ulterior motives!""Yes!"The dog-masked Ninja straightened his body in response, then picked up Mizuki and used the Body Flicker Jutsu to head to the Anbu's special interrogation room.He understood the Hokage's implication. The matter had already been settled; it was just a matter of determining if there were any accomplices and using an "Anbu feast" to properly entertain this audacious villain..."Naruto, you did very well in this matter!"Hiruzen Sarutobi stood up and patted Naruto on the shoulder."This kind of person is a pest that endangers the Village, willing to do anything to harm it...""He said the scroll of seals was an inheritance left by my parents, and that my being ostracized by people in the Village had to do with this. Also, there's something about the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki; he kept calling me that..." Naruto asked.These questions did not make Hiruzen Sarutobifrown; instead, he smiled.Very good, it was still that same Naruto, which meant he still trusted him..."Child, what he said was true..." Hiruzen Sarutobigently stroked Naruto's head and said softly.Naruto's eyes widened instantly.Hiruzen Sarutobi continued his previous statement, "But only a part of it.""First, the scroll of seals records many Ninjutsu of Konoha Ninja, including those of your parents. Saying it is your parents' legacy isn't wrong...""Just like your studies at the Ninja Academy, learning high-level Ninjutsu carries risks. Considering this, we didn't open it to you; this is for your protection...""Secondly, the demon fox is just a misunderstanding people have about you. Your parents were heroes who fought against the demon fox. You should continue to work hard, gain everyone's recognition, and eliminate these misunderstandings. Only then can you get closer to becoming the Hokage...""Becoming a Konoha hero like your parents, this was also your parents' final wish...""Finally, regarding the Nine-Tailed... that is the name of that demon fox! It caused immense harm to the Village and also to your parents..."Hiruzen Sarutobi hugged Naruto again, turned around, and placed his palm on the desk."Poof—"A huge scroll appeared under Hiruzen Sarutobi's palm, and he gently unfurled it. It was filled with all kinds of jutsu formulas."This is the scroll of seals. Take a look; these are all Ninjutsu that are dangerous to practice...""As a reward for you, I can grant you one Ninjutsuyou are interested in that has a high safety factor. This will also be helpful for your training..."Watching Hiruzen Sarutobi's favorability rating in his field of vision jumping back and forth between 50-60, Naruto felt vigilant, but he didn't show it on his face.Naruto's gaze quickly scanned the scroll: the numerous jutsu formulas dazzled him..."I want a Ninjutsu that can temper the body and Chakra."Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered for a moment and spread out the scroll again. A Ninjutsu appeared in Naruto's field of vision— "Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu!""This Ninjutsu is very suitable for you and can assist in your training."Naruto scanned it for a while, memorized it, and then left the Hokage Office.Just as Naruto left, a figure wrapped in bandages appeared in the room.Speaking to Hiruzen Sarutobi's back as he stood with his hands behind his back, the figure said: "You really are senile! Hiruzen!""Why didn't you ask about the Jinchuriki's formidable physical body? He took a Wind Release: Great Breakthrough head-on. Even if Mizuki is a mediocre piece of trash, it shouldn't have been that easy...""Is this some kind of Bloodline Limit? Or has the Nine-Tailed's seal loosened, affecting him!""You should listen to me, Hiruzen. Hand him over to me, and I guarantee I will return an obedient Jinchuriki to you...""Enough! Danzo!"Hiruzen Sarutobi interrupted Danzo and said decisively."I have already investigated; there is no Nine-Tailed Chakra. It is highly likely Naruto's own talent. Faced with Mizuki's incitement, he still stood on the side of the Village. He is still a good child! I will not hand him over to you!""Hiruzen! When will you stop being so naive!" Danzo curled his lip in disdain."How can you guarantee the Jinchuriki will always be like this? Mizuki is just one example. What if there are others? What if the Jinchuriki loses control because of it?""I believe in him! Naruto possesses the same will of fire as his father!"Hiruzen Sarutobi looked through the window at the golden-haired figure gradually moving away and said with conviction."As for those petty people... isn't that what you are for, Danzo? You should reduce or even prevent such things from happening...""If he really loses control because of this... I will risk my old bones, and even if I have to do what Minatodid, I will seal him again!""Danzo, Naruto is also a part of the Village. His parents have sacrificed a lot for the Village, and we... we really owe him in this matter. We should be kinder to him...""Too naive, Hiruzen! You will regret this! I am the one who is right!"Danzo stomped his cane and said gloomily before slamming the door and leaving."I am the Hokage. Keep your people in check and don't cause extra trouble!"Hiruzen Sarutobi said indifferently.Both tacitly did not mention the conflict between Naruto and the Uchiha trio; in their view, this was a good thing.Thinking of that pair of scarlet Mangekyo Sharingan during the Nine-Tailed incident, as well as a certain name...The Uchiha Clan's attitude toward the Village...Their increasingly frequent secret gatherings, and the content of those gatherings...The Jinchuriki should not get too close to the Uchiha Clan!