Naruto just wants to be a god of death.

Chapter 9 I am the Hokage

Naruto stared at Sarutobi Hiruzen.

He could clearly feel the inner torment of the old man in front of him.

The light in his eyes gradually cooled.

If I had any doubts about Kyuubi's words before.

Now the statement that "I am the son of the fourth generation" is getting closer to the truth.

"I'm sorry Naruto, I can't tell you now." Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed, took a few more puffs of his pipe, and exhaled thick white air, "This is to protect you."

"Your identity is very special and cannot be known by anyone, not even yourself."

"You have talent, grow up quickly."

“When you grow strong enough to become a towering tree that protects the village, you will know your father and your mother.”

"They are the heroes of Konoha, just like you. Great heroes of Konoha."

Naruto remained unmoved.

Maybe
In the past, when he heard such words, he would get excited and full of passion.

But now, he could hear the "evasion" between the lines.

"Everyone in the village knows that I'm a demon fox." Naruto said expressionlessly, without any fluctuation in his tone, "And they don't see me as a hero."

Sarutobi Hiruzen patted Naruto's head.

How would he explain this?
To be frank, "Konoha is not a monolithic entity."

Some people, like myself, hope that Naruto can be a normal child and a normal ninja.

And some people just hope that he only has the mark of "Jinchūriki"?

He didn't want a ninja who hadn't grown up and wasn't "mature" enough to leave a "one-sided" and "dark" impression of the village.

at this time.

The door to the Hokage's office was thrown open.

Iruka burst in breathlessly.

He was the first to notice the solemn and tangible atmosphere.

"Hokage! Excuse me!" Without hesitation, Iruka half-knelt down, gritted his teeth, and said in a trembling but firm voice, "Although today is the graduation examination, the official division into classes will be tomorrow."

"Naruto is still my student now."

"I beg you, Hokage, to hand Naruto over to me."

"As Naruto's homeroom teacher, any trouble he got into was due to my poor education."

“I also have to take some responsibility for this.”

As he spoke, his speech slowed down.

The look was puzzled.

The Third Hokage's face actually showed a gentle smile as he spoke.

The heavy atmosphere also dissipated.

what happened
Can you still laugh?

Naruto looked at Iruka in surprise.

This teacher, who was usually strict with him, seemed to have misunderstood something.

But it was precisely because he knew he had a misunderstanding that made Naruto so "incredible".

Plead for yourself?
Stand up for yourself?
Even willing to share the responsibility?
Is there anyone in Konoha who treats himself like this?
"Iruka, Naruto didn't get into trouble this time." The Third Hokage laughed and took the pipe from his mouth, "He did a great deed and did something remarkable."

"Mizuki is not a good guy."

"It seems he has been investigated for harming his colleagues before?"

Iruka nodded, "Yes."

Sarutobi Hiruzen continued, "This time Mizuki told Naruto about that."

"He wanted to use this to trick Naruto into stealing the Book of Seals."

"But Naruto is a good boy. He didn't fall into the temptation and captured Mizuki instead."

Iruka was surprised.

Naruto knows the "truth"?

He was not disturbed and saw through Shuimu's conspiracy?
this.
That doesn't sound like Naruto's style.

"Naruto is really amazing." Iruka said with deep emotion from the bottom of his heart, "You have grown a lot in this period of time."

He is truly happy for his students' progress.

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded with satisfaction.

He liked Iruka very much as a young man, innocent and sincere, and loyal to the village.

Unfortunately, his talent was lacking, and Chunin was almost the limit of his growth.

It would be great if Konoha could have more young talents like this.

"Look Naruto." He smiled softly, "There are people in this village like Iruka who truly care about and love you."

“Don’t magnify the filth in front of you, and don’t let those dirty things cloud your heart.”

Sarutobi Hiruzen said as he walked to the cabinet and started searching.

"Where is it?"

"found it."

He pulled out a giant scroll that was almost half the size of Naruto's body, "This is the Book of Seals that Mizuki was talking about."

"He told you that the secret of your life is hidden in it?"

"That was a lie."

Sarutobi Hiruzen shook his hand and opened the scroll. The top of the scroll fell to the ground with a clang, and a long strip of text rolled out, which was full of dazzling spells.

"This sealed book records a series of dangerous and forbidden ninjutsu that have appeared in Konoha over the years."

"They are very powerful, but they can easily harm the caster while using them."

“It will only be truly powerful when it is in the hands of the right people.”

"Naruto, I thought of a jutsu that would suit you well."

"Just consider it your reward this time."

Sarutobi Hiruzen's hand trembled again.

Pulling the scroll back, the ninjutsu recorded in the first place was revealed.

"Multiple Shadow Clone Technique." Looking at the words above, Naruto read out word by word.

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded and smiled: "This is an A-level ninjutsu that requires a very high amount of chakra. It is too dangerous for ordinary people, but for you who have the blood of the Uzumaki clan, it is perfect."

"The village will never forget every hero who has contributed to the village."

Wait for Naruto to finish reading and make sure he has memorized everything.

Sarutobi Hiruzen put away the Book of Sealing and said, "Study hard. If you don't understand anything, feel free to ask me."

He paused, his tone kind and his demeanor gentle, "Naruto, I have always considered you my grandson."

"Let's go back."

"Prepare well. Starting tomorrow, you will be a real ninja."

Naruto wanted to continue the previous topic.

But Sarutobi Hiruzen said that he had things to do, and Iruka dragged him away by force.

They just left.

A voice suddenly appeared from the corner of the wall: "Hiruzen, you are really confused. Don't you consider handing over the Jinchūriki to me?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen narrowed his eyes and looked in the direction of the voice.

It was a man with half his head bound in bandages.

"Danzo, I regret not stopping you from spreading the news that 'Naruto is a demon fox' in the village." Sarutobi Hiruzen said softly, "Give up, I will never hand Naruto over to you."

Danzo said coldly: "The Jinchūriki is now uncontrollable!"

"Twice, twice hurting people!"

"And the reason why he changed so much has not yet been found out."

"Maybe the seal is loose."

"It should be left to me to deal with."

Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes suddenly became sharp, and he interrupted with a shout: "Danzo!"

"Naruto's changes are a good thing."

"I hurt people twice, and the reasons were both obvious. One of them was you!"

"The news that was spread made them reject Naruto."

"Mizuki even used that information to deceive Naruto."

"Luckily Naruto wasn't affected by your little tricks, which makes me relieved."

"Naruto will become a great ninja like his father, and I won't let you ruin him."

Danzo curled his lips, "Hiruzen, do you really think that the Jinchūriki was able to resist Mizuki's temptation?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen said nothing.

Danzo walked closer and stood next to him, "You and I are both for Konoha."

"You've been in the position of Hokage for too long, and you've become naive."

"Ever since that day, the Jinchuriki's mind has become increasingly heavy."

"After he knew he was a Jinchūriki, he didn't show much emotion. Maybe he already knew his identity from somewhere, and he may have even come into contact with the Nine-Tails."

As he spoke, he paused.

The tone was emphasized and meaningful: "What if the seal gets out of control and the Nine-Tail escapes again."

"Or the Jinchūriki loses control."

"I will teach him a lesson. You know I have some skills in this area."

Sarutobi Hiruzen bit his pipe and said firmly, "No need to say more, Danzo."

"I believe in Naruto, he's a good boy."

"If it really gets out of control, I will fight with all my old bones. Even if it means I will end up like Minato, I will seal the Nine-Tails again."

"I'm the Hokage."

“It is my responsibility to ensure that everyone in the village has a good life.”

"That includes Naruto."

"He is not only a Jinchūriki, but also the son of the Yondaime, and a member of the Uzumaki clan."

Danzo narrowed his eyes and stared at Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Sandaime Hokage who was the same age as himself but much older than himself: "Hiruzen, you will regret it."

"Really?" Sarutobi Hiruzen exhaled a puff of smoke, completely covering his face, "I hope I won't see that day."

Danzo stopped talking and retreated with a gloomy face.

They have different ideas and always have a quarrel.

but.
This is always the case.

Hiruzen would always veto his own proposals that would be more beneficial to the village.

After all, in the village, "Shadow" has the greatest power.

(End of this chapter)