39The blame is the cornerstone of success!AI Model: gemini-2.5-flashChapter 39 The blame is the cornerstone of success!
Akatsuki Organization, leader, Nagato, Rinnegan.
Uchiha Fugaku nodded upon hearing this, understanding.
Framing others, his specialty.
No, this is called shifting internal conflicts to unite against external threats.
All matters now had an outlet, reasonable, logical, and fitting.
At the same time, he could also deliver another heavy blow to Danzo.
There was nothing he could do; some things, even when used repeatedly, still had an immediate effect.
In that brief moment, Uchiha Fugaku thought of many things.
At the same time, he developed a great wariness towards the person in front of him.
Even the abilities of the Rinnegan could be utilized, making it hard not to wonder if this person was also a Rinnegan wielder.
"I understand. For the next two or three days, I will proceed with the original investigation plan and then inadvertently leak the findings."
"Pleasure working with you."
Uzumaki Naruto's thought shifted, and he suddenly vanished from Uchiha Fugaku's sight.
"What a mysterious person. Fortunately, I joined."
Uchiha Fugaku sat there for a long time before finally getting up to leave.
As for the three large sacks of good things, they would naturally be slowly digested.
...
"I've been waiting for you."
When Uzumaki Naruto arrived at Nara Shikaku's house, he happened to sit directly opposite Nara Shikaku.
At this moment, Nara Shikaku was engrossed in a solo game of shogi, thoroughly enjoying himself.
"How is the seed collection coming along?"
"Most common ones our family has, and we've also collected some less common seeds."
"I don't object to what you did yesterday, but I still hope you'll exercise some restraint."
"Don't worry, I'm not that bloodthirsty."
Uzumaki Naruto grinned, revealing a mouthful of white teeth.
Nara Shikaku sneered internally, 'Only a ghost would believe you.'
"Here, these are good things I've prepared for you. Eat them sparingly."
Nara Shikaku fell into contemplation, looking at the vegetables Uzumaki Naruto handed over.
Could there be something special about these?
Uzumaki Naruto had indeed mentioned it to him, but he didn't quite believe it. How could such a miraculous thing exist in this world?
He estimated it was probably exaggerated a bit.
There should still be some effect.
Smiling, he put them away. After doing so, Nara Shikaku said to Uzumaki Naruto, "I generally know a bit about your plan."
"But are you sure you want to do this?"
"This step must be taken sooner or later."
Picking up a piece from the shogi board and fiddling with it, Uzumaki Naruto twitched his lips upon hearing Nara Shikaku's question:
"If there's one person in this world who can't be forgiven, it's definitely this guy."
"Indeed!"
Nara Shikaku profoundly agreed.
And she believed most Konoha Village Ninjawould choose the same.
This showed Minato Namikaze's prestige in Konoha Village.
"Don't let these vegetables out. I believe you'll know the effect once you eat them; I won't brag."
"Also," Uzumaki Naruto pointed to the sacks, then glanced outside, smiling, "Hurry up and improve your strength. The future won't be as simple as it is now."
What did he mean?
Nara Shikaku was slightly startled.
At this moment, Uzumaki Naruto had already silently departed.
Looking at the empty seat, Nara Shikaku's expression shifted.
From the subtext, he could tell that these Akatsuki Organization and such seemed to be mere child's play.
How could this be?
Nara Shikaku was somewhat dazed.
He hoped Uzumaki Naruto wasn't telling the truth, but he knew Uzumaki Naruto wouldn't speak without reason.
"Alas, what a turbulent time!"
"Father."
Looking at Shikamaru, who pushed open the door and whose remaining shock was visible, Nara Shikaku handed over the shogi piece in his hand, smiling:
"Let's play a game!"
"I'll analyze all the answers for you."
"Okay!"
Shikamaru took the shogi piece Nara Shikakuhanded him and began to play.
During the game, Nara Shikaku looked at the five-year-old child in front of him and slowly selectively recounted the things he had encountered these past few days.
Shock!
Horror!
Dumbfounded!
Although Shikamaru was only five years old, due to his family's traits, he was both precocious and very intelligent.
He naturally knew how astonishing these matters were.
But he never expected that Uzumaki Naruto, who had always seemed lazy and laid-back, had quietly stirred up such a big commotion.
"So, Father, when you asked me to quietly befriend Uzumaki Naruto last time, this is what you meant?"
Shikamaru looked at Nara Shikaku.
Had Father already decided to side with Uzumaki Naruto at that time?
Nara Shikaku smiled, offering no explanation.
At that time, it was just a hint, and he hadn't made up his mind.
The real decision was made recently.
"Knowing these things, you should know what to do. All right, now let's see what's so good about the vegetables Uzumaki Naruto gave us."
"I'll cook, you drink juice, I'll drink sake, and we'll share a toast."
Nara Shikaku got up and put on an apron.
Soon, a plate of somewhat dry-fried and slightly burnt bok choy was placed in front of Shikamaru.
Shikamaru: "..."
"Can I not eat it?"
Shikamaru held his chopsticks, feeling at a loss for where to start.
"No!"
Shikamaru sighed inwardly. Today was truly a double torment of body and soul.
Resignedly, he picked up a somewhat decent piece of bok choy and put it into his mouth.
At that moment, Shikamaru's eyes lit up.
After a moment of careful sensation, he suddenly opened his eyes wide, looking at Nara Shikaku in shock.
Seeing his son's reaction, Nara Shikaku narrowed his eyes.
After confirming that Shikamaru wasn't just acting this way to trick him into eating, he sat down and took a bite.
With one bite, Nara Shikaku froze on the spot.
After a long while, Nara Shikaku and Shikamaruexchanged glances, their hearts filled with shock.
"With this, Uzumaki Naruto will have absolute confidence and a foundation."
"The Hokage position is secure!"
As for Uzumaki Naruto's future plans, Nara Shikaku dared not imagine.
...
"I really want to see Nara Shikaku's expression right now."
Back home, Nine-Tailed finally spoke, chuckling softly: "It's rare for such intelligent people to be shocked by anything."
"These are our cornerstones, but if we don't have strength, they're just death warrants."
Uzumaki Naruto wasn't complacent; he knew very well that these were currently just castles in the air.
What connected them was his own strength.
Uzumaki Naruto ignored Nine-Tailed, went into the space, and put the ripe vegetables aside.
Then he pulled out the seeds he had just obtained today and casually threw them onto the soil.
These seeds included corn, potatoes, and others.
It could be said that Uzumaki Naruto's space was now flourishing, with various crops beginning to grow.
He took a sip of the spiritual spring water, felt the nourishment in his body, and stretched comfortably.
"The space is getting bigger and bigger, and it's too chaotic here. It needs systematic planning."
"But I'm a lazy person; I just want to enjoy, not exert myself."
Uzumaki Naruto pondered slightly, intending to see if he could pull Nine-Tailed into it.
It was a huge Tailed Beast; it would be a real shame not to utilize it.
Moreover, he was living off him in his body, eating and drinking well, not even paying rent. What kind of system was that?
Was it too much to ask him to help farm to pay off his debt?
Uzumaki Naruto chuckled strangely.
Hmm!?
Suddenly, Uzumaki Naruto, who was chuckling strangely, paused and turned his head to look at the patch of land next to the spiritual spring water...