123Special captivesAI Model: gemini-2.5-flashChapter 123 Special Captive
Naruto almost laughed out loud watching Shukakuwork with a wronged expression.
The Tailed Beast in his impression was extremely arrogant, not at all like this, acting like a meek wife.
But this was good too; with the Tailed Beastjoining, he could relax a bit.
Once he became a bit stronger, he would bring Hinata in as well.
After all, who doesn't like a soft and cute girl?
Seeing the Nine-Tailed teaching Shukaku, Narutodidn't plan to interfere.
They could fight however they wanted; as long as it wasn't too much, he wouldn't get involved.
He glanced at the saplings again, saw they were growing vigorously, and decided to leave them be.
These saplings were born after the space expanded, and they contained ordinary Ninjutsu. Their growth potential wasn't high, so they weren't very useful.
For example, he also knew the Phoenix Flower Ninjutsu, and a sapling sprouted, but when upgraded to the max, it became a meteor shower ability.
This was the best Ninjutsu here, but it completely failed to meet Naruto's expectations.
"Actually, this ability isn't bad. As long as there's enough Chakra, the damage unleashed will be terrifying!"
Naruto rubbed his forehead, giving a wry smile.
He had been spoiled by the good things he encountered earlier.
In fact, thinking about it carefully, those powerful abilities all required time.
For example, the Transformation Technique has only grown a tiny bit so far, and the seventy-two transformations, with their endless variations, seem almost out of reach.
However, Sage Mode was very practical.
"Perhaps, the basic Three Body Technique itself is a Ninjutsu with a very high potential."
After glancing at the bickering Nine-Tailed and Shukaku again, Naruto exited the space.
Opening his eyes, he found Nara Shikaku still resting, and Uchiha Izumi helping to organize things.
"What did you just say?"
Nara Shikaku opened his eyes and waited until Naruto regained his composure before speaking: "I wanted to ask you what we should do with some special prisoners."
"What prisoners?"
Naruto was a bit puzzled: "Konan?"
"She is actually one of them."
Nara Shikaku nodded: "After all, she was once Jiraiya-sensei's disciple. Although she didn't have an official title, he did teach her for a few years."
"Secondly, there's Uzumaki Karin."
"It's her!"
Naruto was stunned, and a distant memory flashed through his mind. Only then did Naruto remember that such a person indeed existed in the original story.
And she also participated in the Chunin Exams in Konoha Village.
He remembered that she later seemed to join Orochimaru's Sound Ninja Village, and seemed to like Sasuke.
Naruto wasn't entirely clear about Uzumaki Karin's ending, but he knew that the Uzumaki Karin in question had awakened that kind of healing ability.
She could replenish Chakra by being bitten, and her mother also had this ability, being tortured to death.
"Was it the Grass Ninja Village?"
"Exactly!"
Nara Shikaku flipped through some documents and nodded: "She is indeed from the Grass NinjaVillage."
"Issue a mission to investigate. Kill all Ninja who have bitten Uzumaki Karin and her mother."
"As for Uzumaki Karin, let her assist Orochimaru."
Naruto's expression was cold.
Since she was a clan member, he would take care of her slightly.
As for sending her to Orochimaru, Naruto wasn't being reckless. She herself had a great talent for research, so it wasn't a big problem.
She would always have a living, and if she worked hard, she could even be used by the Land of Fire.
"Understood!"
Nara Shikaku nodded.
This was indeed a solution. As for the Grass NinjaVillage, he could only say sorry.
Everyone has their own destiny. If Naruto wasn't so strong, and didn't have such a high status, this matter would have been left unresolved.
But unfortunately, Naruto now held the Land of Fire in his hands, and the Land of Waves, hidden in the shadows, was also under his control.
To return home in glory is like wearing fine clothes at night.
Although the Uzumaki Clan had been destroyed, Naruto was still here, so the current Land of Firecould also be considered a different kind of Uzumaki Clan.
If he wanted to deal with you, you could only bear it.
"Oh, right!"
Naruto was about to leave when he suddenly thought of something and turned to look at Nara Shikaku.
"Is there anything else?"
"Hmm, you should issue another mission to search for members of the Uzumaki Clan."
Naruto sighed: "The general idea is that if they are reluctant to leave their homeland, have families, and don't want to return, that's fine. Otherwise, if they are willing to come to Konoha Village, bring them back."
"Remember, the prerequisite is no criminals."
"What we want is stability. Let those people be a headache for the residents of their current homes."
"I'll get right on it!"
Nara Shikaku nodded. Naruto thought for a moment, and it seemed there was nothing else to do. With that thought, he turned and left.
Behind him, Nara Shikaku hesitated to speak, and seeing Naruto slip away, he couldn't help but give a wry smile: "At least leave a few Shadow Clones out."
"Never mind!"
He twitched his lips, retracted his words with a wry smile, and sighed: "Alright, I'll just continue working."
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"Let's go eat ramen."
Naruto walked out of the Hokage Office, remembering that he wanted to go last time but couldn't.
It was about time to put some things on the agenda.
And earn some money along the way.
What about being Hokage?
What about being a Daimyo?
You still have to earn money.
In this day and age, it's hard to move an inch without money, though it was relatively easy for him to get money.
"What a rare guest!"
When Naruto arrived at Ichiraku Ramen, it was surprisingly packed.
"What's going on?"
Naruto was shocked.
Ichiraku Ramen had expanded over the years, and the shop was quite spacious now.
It wasn't a special day, so why was it so crowded?
Teuchi quickly noticed Naruto standing to the side, his eyes lit up, and he raised a hand to greet him.
Seeing this, Naruto flashed, bypassing the excited crowd looking at him, and went into the back kitchen.
"Naruto, what brings you here?"
Ayame was still as capable and beautiful, with a bandana tied around her head, sleeves rolled up to her arms, revealing her tanned skin.
Seeing Naruto, a brilliant smile appeared on her face: "You're a rare guest; it's been a long time since you last came."
"Give me a bowl of ramen."
"Coming right up!"
Teuchi smiled so much his eyes disappeared, and he started preparing.
"Why are there so many people outside?"
Naruto casually sat down in an empty spot and asked.
"Oh, it's like this. Because of you, a lot of people are coming here to eat ramen now. I've even hired apprentices."
Teuchi replied as he put the ramen down: "They all want to try what the Daimyo likes to eat. Some people travel thousands of miles just to have a bowl of ramen."
"Hey, Naruto, you're famous."
The Nine-Tailed appeared on Naruto's shoulder and said in surprise: "You've become a 'web celebrity' as you call it?"
"Nonsense, I am the Daimyo, it's normal to be famous."
Naruto smiled at Teuchi: "Uncle, do you want to become even more popular?"
"Even more popular?"
Teuchi was startled, and Ayame's gaze also turned to them.
Anyone who runs a shop would naturally want their products to become popular across the land.
Both looked at Naruto expectantly…