No one knows Hokage better than me

Itachi's ability far exceeded Danzo's imagination. The original plan was for Itachi to help eradicate the Uchiha clan from the roots. Unexpectedly, Itachi massacred the entire Uchiha clan by himself.

Such people are far more threatening than valuable to Danzo, so he will never leave Itachi alive.

It's a pity that Danzo never does what he wants. The two roots he sent to assassinate Itachi were killed in counterattack.

Even before Danzo's eyes, Itachi replaced his personal bodyguard and threatened him.

Knowing that no one is Itachi's opponent, Danzo has no choice but to fulfill his promise for the time being and not take action against Sasuke.

As Itachi fled Konoha bearing the infamy of genocide, Sasuke became completely an orphan.

That day Ji Zhixing brought Naruto to the Uchiha clan and saw Sasuke huddled in the corner.

"Sasuke, it's great that you're okay."

Unable to suppress the joy in his heart, Naruto trotted up to Sasuke and stretched out his hand.

But just like the first time Naruto extended his hand to show his kindness to Sasuke, Sasuke did not raise his head at all, let alone reach out his hand.

Ji Zhixing felt cold in his heart. What was more despairing than having nothing was to go from having everything to having nothing.

It is precisely because you have had it that you know how heartbreaking it is when you lose it.

Ji Zhixing slowly walked to Sasuke's side and squatted against the wall.

"Sasuke, no matter what happens, Naruto and I will be by your side." Ji Zhixing said no unnecessary words.

For Sasuke now, no matter how sincere comfort is, they are just pale words. What he needs is a warm soul to accompany him across this cold abyss.

Naruto also squatted next to Sasuke. He hoped that he could help Sasuke, but he didn't know where to start.

As a result, the three small children squatted quietly in the corner.

Danzo acted against the wishes of the Hokage, causing Konoha's great power to disappear.

Hiruzen sent anbu to surround Danzo's stronghold, trying to deprive him of his rights and imprison him because of his insistence on arrogating the Hokage and his previous suspicion of betraying the village.

But before this matter was settled, news came from the southern part of the Fire Country that there was an invasion of Kirigakure Village ninjas.

This forced Hiruzen to give up the idea of ​​disintegrating the roots, and just warned Danzo to be more measured when doing things in the future.

Danzo sneered. He never cared about propriety in doing things. He only cared about whether something should be done or not.

If you shouldn't do it, Danzo won't even look at it; if you should do it, even if Hiruzen warns you several times, Danzo will still try to do it.

For now, Danzo feels that the most important thing for him to do is to kill Ji Zhixing.

Sasuke's mood finally calmed down a bit. Now Ji Zhixing and Naruto comforted him a few more words, and he was finally willing to leave the Uchiha clan.

Itachi knew very well what kind of person Danzo was, so before leaving, he asked the Third Hokage to take good care of Sasuke.

Hiruzen agreed to Itachi, who was burdened with darkness, and finally assigned him a long-term mission: to join and monitor the emerging organization Akatsuki

Although Hiruzen was not a very kind person, he could barely keep his words.

He promised Itachi to take good care of Sasuke, so when the Uchiha clan was banned, he sent Sasuke to a children's welfare home.

At this moment, Sasuke and Ji Zhixing returned to the Children's Welfare Home alone after they parted. They lay on the bed with blank eyes and stared blankly at the ceiling.

After Ji Zhixing and Naruto returned home, they took a bath and ate as usual.

Just while eating, Ji Zhixing told a white lie:

"Naruto, you know, actually my parents are not from the Land of Fire." Ji Zhixing pretended to raise the topic casually.

"Really? Where is Ji Zhixing's hometown?"

Naruto chewed the braised pork and his mouth was filled with oil.

Ji Zhixing shook his head slightly: "I don't know where my hometown is, so I want to go out and find it."

"Then I'll go with you" Naruto said innocently.

Ji Zhixing shook his head again, "No, I can't find my hometown in a day or two. And Naruto, you will start school soon, how can you leave the village like this?"

"But didn't Ji Zhixing go to a ninja school?" Naruto looked confused.

"Forehead"

Ji Zhixing tidied up his words a little and returned: "I don't go to ninja school because my parents have taught me those things before."

"Otherwise, if you think about it, how could I know those ninjutsu?"

When Naruto thought that this was right, he nodded subconsciously.

"How long will Ji Zhixing be out for?" Naruto asked.

"I don't know for sure. Maybe I will come back after finding my hometown in a month, or maybe I will continue to look for it in a year." Ji Zhixing replied.

Naruto was a little anxious and said: "What can we do? If Ji Zhixing never finds his hometown, then we will never be able to meet each other."

"How is it possible Naruto, you know my strength best, how is it possible that I can't find my hometown?"

Ji Zhixing smiled heartily, hoping to ease the delicate atmosphere.

But Naruto seemed to realize something, and his face gradually darkened.

"I do believe in Ji Zhixing's strength."

Before Naruto finished speaking, Ji Zhixing interrupted him and said: "Naruto, I promise you, I will definitely come back before you graduate from the ninja school. How about it?"

When Naruto heard this, he knew that he would not be able to see Ji Zhixing again for a long time, but it was better than never seeing him again.

It is absolutely impossible for the kind-hearted Naruto to say that Ji Zhixing should not go to his hometown.

After some difficult self-education, Naruto finally nodded and said: "As promised, you are not allowed to lie to me."

"We are friends, how could I lie to you?" Ji Zhixing said in a pretentious manner.

Naruto nodded with a smile, shook off his previous displeasure, and started eating his meal.

Since Ji Zhixing will be leaving soon, he must cherish this last period of time.

After dinner, Naruto scrambled to wash the dishes, and Ji Zhixing took the opportunity to explain a few words:

"Naruto, you must eat well while I am away. Stop eating those instant noodles and snacks, you will not grow taller."

"Don't be like other children, listen to the teacher, respect the old and love the young."

"Don't bully the weak, and don't be bullied by others. When in trouble, go to Grandpa Hokage."

“Remember to share with your friends, don’t be selfish, and don’t always let others take advantage of you.”

In fact, Ji Zhixing still had a lot to say. To him, Naruto was no different than his biological brother.

But thinking that he had said so much, Naruto could only remember the beginning and the end, and Ji Zhixing didn't want to become a nagging old woman, so he kept the story short and condensed a thousand words into one sentence:

"Naruto, you must grow up healthily"

Naruto nodded and listened obediently to Ji Zhixing's tirade.

"Okay, it's getting late, let's go to bed early," Ji Zhixing said as he prepared to go to bed.

Naruto said "hmm" and got into the blanket before Ji Zhixing.

"Ji Zhixing, I want to hear your story." Naruto stretched out his little head and blinked.

Ji Zhixing lay down and slowly told the story of the ugly duckling.

"The wheat is yellow, the oats are green, the hay is piled in the green pastures, and the storks with long red legs are walking, mumbling Egyptian."

"When I was an ugly duckling, I never imagined that becoming a beautiful swan would be so happy."

As the story came to an end, Ji Zhixing heard soft snoring in his ears.

Looking up at the sleeping Naruto, Ji Zhixing left quietly.

Since he has to leave sooner or later, why bother to linger? Why not just leave silently before Danzo makes a move?