10Kyuubi's doubts!AI Model: gemini-2.5-flashChapter 10 Kyuubi's Doubts!
"Damn it, why is Sasuke paying attention to Naruto? What's so good about Naruto?"
Sakura's small face was filled with confusion.
Isn't Naruto just a guy with whiskers? Humph!
Ino Yamanaka also saw Sasuke's gaze and stared at Naruto with some curiosity, looking him over again and again.
Naruto was completely unfazed, standing proudly beside Hinata: "How about that? Aren't I awesome?"
"Awesome!"
Hinata clapped softly.
In her heart, Naruto was indeed awesome.
When she first learned the Three Body Technique, she had to practice several times before fully mastering it.
Her father had said that there were fewer than ten Ninja in the entire Konoha Village who could master it at a glance.
Now there was one more, Naruto.
So awesome!
The Nine-Tailed curled its lips: "Five-year-old brat, acting like a peacock displaying its feathers."
"Scram!"
"Tch, I don't even want to watch."
The Nine-Tailed closed its eyes, too lazy to look, it was an eyesore.
…
"This Uzumaki Naruto has such high talent."
Danzo retracted his gaze in astonishment: 'Why didn't I notice it before?'
"Now you see it. To be honest, I'm also very surprised."
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Naruto, who was talking to Hinata, with surprise, his eyes flickering.
When did Naruto and Hinata get so close?
It seems he needs to have the Anbu investigate.
"By the way, it seems Naruto hasn't changed much. As long as the demon fox isn't mentioned in front of him, he's still very stable."
"You're right."
Hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, Danzo nodded affirmatively: 'I can see it too, he's still smiling every day.'
"Sigh, children are just so easily satisfied. I'll go see him again tonight."
Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, saying righteously: 'And ask him some things, by the way.'
Danzo glanced at Hinata and nodded casually.
He was too lazy to bother with such matters.
Right now, he was planning how to bring down the Uchiha, other matters could wait.
The Uchiha's threat was still too great, and most importantly, he really wanted those eyes.
Oh,
And there's Shisui.
That guy's eyes are a ticking time bomb and need to be dealt with.
It's just not the right time yet; he needs an opportunity.
Danzo's eyes flickered, full of calculation.
Having sat in the Root's position for so many years, he had long forgotten his original intention.
People change.
Hiruzen Sarutobi did too.
At least on this matter, he acquiesced.
Although the Second Hokage disliked the Uchihaback then, he merely pushed them out of the Konoha Village's center of power.
…
"Sigh, it's a time of trouble."
Uchiha Fugaku was having a headache right now.
Really,
One troublesome child, one Sasuke with ordinary talent, and one powerful clan member who constantly clamored for the clan and the Village to coexist peacefully.
"This generation's team is too hard to lead."
Uchiha Fugaku's mouth was bitter.
If the clan members could be more united, they might be able to turn the tide, but now…
He really wanted to just give up.
However, he knew that the arrow was on the string and had to be shot.
"If only there was an opportunity."
Uchiha Fugaku suddenly thought of Naruto, and then of Minato Namikaze.
If the Fourth Hokage were still in power now, after a smooth transition, the current situation probably wouldn't have arisen.
"Sigh, Naruto, Minato, what a pity."
…
"Hinata!"
'Father!'
As soon as Hinata returned home, she was called by Hyuga Hiashi.
Hinata looked over with some surprise.
Hyuga Hiashi had his hands tucked into his sleeves, his expression stern: "Are you very close to Uzumaki Naruto?"
"Not bad, he's my deskmate!"
"I saw you two chatting very happily."
Hyuga Hiashi thought for a moment and ultimately said nothing.
Let nature take its course; as long as he knew about it, that was enough.
If he intervened now, it would inevitably complicate things.
Now that the Third Hokage was already investigating, it was best not to make any moves.
As for Naruto…
Hyuga Hiashi had no ill feelings.
The higher-ups all knew what was going on with the Jinchuriki; perhaps they were displeased, but this was a strategy set by the Third Hokage, with Danzo backing him.
They were helpless in this situation.
"Practice hard. Since you and Naruto are friends, you can ask him for advice if you have nothing to do!"
"Ah, okay!"
Hinata, completely bewildered, nodded subconsciously.
But the thought of asking Naruto for advice made her feel a little dizzy.
…
"You really made an impression today, weren't you thrilled?"
"Thrilled!"
Naruto walked along the road, a faint smile on his face.
This was just the beginning.
More surprises awaited them in the future.
"You humans are so complicated. You want to use, but also guard against. You want to have your cake and eat it too. Disgusting."
"Don't paint everyone with the same brush."
"Tch!"
Naruto was silent.
This question was indeed hard to answer. As long as they were highly intelligent beings, their hearts were complex.
It was just that the human race's hearts were even more complex.
"By the way, do you still have that thing? Give me some more."
"Cabbage?"
"Can't you get something else? It's always cabbage." The Nine-Tailed had black lines on its forehead: "Get something special."
"Carrots."
"That works."
The Nine-Tailed's mouth curved into a smile.
Wait!
What am I smiling about?!
The Nine-Tailed's smile abruptly vanished. He had no friendship with Naruto right now.
Just partners.
Hmm,
That's right, just partners, nothing else.
Naruto sneered inwardly.
Tsundere old fox, eating my food, drinking my drinks, I'd like to see how you'll argue with me later.
Just come obediently into my bowl.
Once he could withstand the Nine-Tailed Mode, he would also have to find a way to get Sage Mode.
This was Naruto's path of growth; there was nothing wrong with it, and it was cool.
What he needed to do was to extend this path of growth.
For example, in terms of taijutsu.
He was doing just that now.
…
"There's one more thing to pay attention to."
Back home, Naruto suddenly thought of someone, and that person's death was indeed a great loss.
"What thing?"
"Uchiha Shisui."
"You mean the one known as Shisui of the Body Flicker? What happened to him?"
Uchiha Shisui had a great reputation, and he was on the Village's side.
He shouldn't have any major problems.
In the Nine-Tailed's opinion, if such a person was properly utilized, the Uchiha Clan wouldn't be able to stir up any trouble at all.
These days, he had also learned about some Ninjain the current Konoha Village.
Shisui was the kind of person who deeply loved the Village, and also deeply loved his clan.
His greatest hope was for the two to coexist peacefully.
He also had a good friend and younger brother, Uchiha Itachi, who was doing the exact same thing as him.
"I bet Uchiha Fugaku is having a massive headache right now."
"I'm also having a headache. It's year 55 now. Although I don't remember the exact details, it should be this year, right?"
"Shisui will be killed by Danzo's machinations."
What?
Hearing Naruto's words, the Nine-Tailed was stunned.
Is this cutting off one's own arm?
Brainless?