Naruto: Fox and Cat

"The solution is not what you thought of, is it?" Sasuke knocked off his claws angrily, and then looked at Itachi expectantly, "Brother! That's it!"

Itachi still couldn't make up his mind. Since the night of the genocide, he never thought that one day he would be able to bury the hatchet with his brother, and even return to Konoha as Uchiha Itachi.

Shikamaru also knew his hesitation and continued, "Of course, Itachi-kun, your punishment will not be without its consequences. Although you were instigated by others, you are still a traitorous nin after all. It is a bit impossible to return to the village in an honest manner."

"Why?!" Naruto was the first to ask excitedly. Now that the solution has come out, why did he suddenly say that Itachi can't be allowed to go back?

"So, you need to take advantage of this opportunity of war to die once." Shikamaru shrugged and said frightening words without any concern, "Anyway, everyone saw that you were chopped into two by Uchiha Madara. Half, it’s not surprising that your injuries recurred and you died after the war. In this way, all kinds of people will have an explanation, and they won’t pursue your past anymore.”

"Fake death is sometimes a good way to escape." Tsunade pondered for a moment, then looked at the hesitant Itachi, "You are probably not mentally ready to go back to Konoha as Uchiha Itachi. It's also a relief for you. If you can trust me, how about you leave this matter to me?"

Itachi was stunned for a moment, a little hard to believe what Tsunade just said.

Tsunade smiled slightly and said, "I am still the Hokage of Konoha. I can't leave all the mess to the next Hokage. You really need to help solve one or two things before you can retire honorably, right?"

Naruto knew that Tsunade was using her identity as Hokage to put an end to Uchiha's affairs. In other words, she would bear all the blame and credit. Even if someone later discovered the cover they provided for Itachi, those people would only blame Tsunade. .After feeling slightly moved in his heart, he stood up and bowed deeply towards Tsunade, "Thank you for your willingness to help Brother Itachi, mother-in-law."

"Thank you." Sasuke also stood up and bowed to Tsunade, thanking her for her willingness to stand in the most vulnerable place to create a stable future for them.

Seeing Itachi's hesitation, Tsunade just blinked and said, "I don't seem to have made any great achievements during my time in office. After I resolve your matter, I can retire honorably."

Itachi was silent for a long time, and finally nodded under the expectant gazes of Naruto and Sasuke, and bowed to Tsunade with the same gratitude, "Then it's all your help, Hokage-sama."

"Okay, okay, the future of Konoha still depends on young people like you." Tsunade looked at the three young people in front of her and suddenly felt like she was really old.It seems that cleaning up Konoha can be handed over to the next generation...

"Then this matter is settled, we will discuss some details later." Shikamaru breathed out, folded the information paper in his hand and continued, "Now let's discuss another matter, that is, the tailed beast In terms of aspect. Now other ninja villages are definitely staring at the eight tailed beasts in Naruto's hands, but we can't reveal the tails casually this time, otherwise it will definitely be another hidden danger to Konoha."

"Shikamaru's words are indeed correct," Kakashi, who had been silent before, said a similar opinion calmly, "Konoha is now starting from scratch. In addition to Konoha's ninja system needing to be changed, Economic development must also keep up, otherwise other ninja villages will leave Konoha behind in just a few years or more than ten years. Without equal status with them, Konoha will be very difficult to cooperate with them in the future. Passive."

"Economic development is also particularly important, especially now when Konoha continues to use money. Village reconstruction, pensions for fallen ninjas, arrangements for war orphans, etc., all require a lot of money. And at this time, too You must not borrow it from other ninja villages, otherwise they will definitely take the opportunity to ask for tail guns in exchange." Shikamaru also fully agreed with this matter. Payne's stop and this war almost made Konoha Losing money, "We want to change the previous business model and need to attract more capable people to Konoha."

"That is to say, the intelligence network and personal network must continue to expand, and we must also be careful not to be robbed by other ninja villages." Kakashi pondered, and it seemed that everyone would be crazy busy next.

"..." Naruto started discussing this topic with his hands folded and a solemn look on his face. When he saw them all starting to think, he couldn't help but look at Sasuke and Itachi on the side bitterly, "Sasuke, Brother Itachi, Why can’t I understand what they are discussing at all?”

"After you become Hokage, these are the problems you have to solve." Sasuke was a little gloating, but he still kept his expression and explained, "To put it simply, there are many places where money needs to be used in Konoha now. You have to find them. An honest way to raise money.”

Naruto scratched his head, but couldn't think of anything to do.If it's just a person who is short of money, it's okay, he can just work here and there.But if the entire Ninja Village needs funds, it will definitely not be so easy to prepare.

"Just leave this kind of problem to me and Kakashi to think about," Tsunade folded her hands with a calm face, and even added very steadily, "Don't worry, I won't win it back at the gambling table."

"Please give up this idea, Tsunade-sama." Kakashi reluctantly dissuaded her, but he knew that Tsunade was bound to lose in every bet.

"Then we need to return to Konoha for statistics before we can make the next plan." Shikamaru smiled, and then looked at Naruto, "The last question is about those tailed beasts, what do you plan to do with them, Naruto ?”

"?" Naruto was stunned for a moment when he heard his name being called, and then said, "The Gyuuki is at Uncle Bi's place, the Nine Lamas are at my place, and then find an isolated place for those tailed beasts to live. It is also their wish to stay away from the ninja world, so that there will be no wars caused by them in the future. Then I have discussed it with Uncle Bi before, and after the two of us die, Niu Gui and Jiu Lama will also be sent to that place."

"This is also a good idea. The other Kages should also agree with this suggestion." Tsunade nodded, and then asked, "Have you found the place you mentioned? Or do you have any ideas?"

"The one who decided to send them all to Kaguya's space." Naruto smiled, then looked at Sasuke and motioned for him to explain.

Sasuke raised his hand and pressed the bangs on his left eye, and said calmly, "My left eye has now evolved into the samsara eye, which can theoretically open the passage to Kaguya's space. Before I succeed in training, let the tailed beast Let's stay in Naruto's body for now."

"In this way, except for your reincarnation eye, there will be no passage to those spaces in this world. This is indeed feasible." Kakashi thought for a while, but he probably guessed the reactions of others at that time, "But The Rinnegan is still on Sasuke, so they probably still have issues with it."

"Then you can come and get it if you can beat it." Sasuke snorted. In the final analysis, locking the tailed beasts in another space is just an acceptable explanation for everyone, but in fact, the tailed beasts are still in Konoha. side.What's more, this is just a step down for everyone.

"We are all partners who have fought side by side, and Sasuke has just rescued everyone from the genjutsu, so we will not retaliate~" Naruto was surprisingly not excited and said with a smile, "When Sasuke travels in the future, he will directly Just use Susanoo flying, just like just now~"

"The commotion just now was indeed caused by you..." Shikamaru twitched the corner of his mouth, but this is a good idea. They have just experienced the horror of the Fourth Ninja War, and the ninjas will probably be shocked when they see Susanoo. Been having nightmares for months.

"Susanohu..." Tsunade subconsciously turned a lot paler. The memory of being cut in half by the five Susanoo summoned by his five shadow clones when fighting Uchiha Madara suddenly came to her mind. mind.The shadows of the five ninja villages couldn't touch a single hair of Madara Uchiha together, and they couldn't even deal with Susanoo, his shadow clone...

"Well, I guess even the Five Kages don't want to see Susanoo..." Shikamaru guessed it when he saw Tsunade's face, and then changed the topic, "The tailed beasts will be left to Naruto and Sasuke. You guys, leave the negotiation to Tsunade-sama and Kakashi-sensei. And Itachi-kun, can you contact Orochimaru and the others now?"

"They are now helping Miss Feng and their base." Itachi replied. Those people also knew that their identities were sensitive, so they stayed at the base to help all day long.

Shikamaru said while packing up the information on the table, "Then Itachi-kun, please help ask them about their next plans. If not, you can consider life here in Konoha."

Itachi thought about his intention for a few seconds, then nodded, "I understand, I will tell them and try my best to persuade them to agree."

"Yeah." Shikamaru nodded. After wiping the writing on the blackboard, he nodded to the others and prepared to go back to his tent to continue doing other things.

Naruto looked at him, then stood up to catch up and turned back to Sasuke and said, "Sasuke, wait for me when you go back later."

Shikamaru's tent.

When Naruto opened the door curtain and went in, he only saw Shikamaru with his head lowered and his hands on the wooden table.After looking at him worriedly and saying nothing, Naruto walked over, poured a glass of water and handed it to him, and asked worriedly, "Uncle Shikaku...how is it?"

Shikamaru clasped his hands tightly, then stretched out his right hand to take the water glass. After taking a big sip, he said in a hoarse voice, "We haven't found it yet. Kiba and Shino have already gone over to help."

"I'm sorry that I haven't been able to help at all in the past two days. I sent a shadow clone to help before I came here. I will definitely help find my uncle." Naruto apologized in a low voice. In the past two days, all he could think about was Concerned about Ying Luofeng's safety, Wu Xia was distracted from considering the follow-up work on the battlefield.

"Thank you..." Shikamaru reluctantly curled his lips, raised his head and drank all the water before exhaling and sighing helplessly, "I'm afraid Miss Feng's situation is not optimistic either. If necessary, we can come here If you want to help, just ask, and everyone will definitely help you find a solution."

Naruto just shook his head with a wry smile, raised his hand and patted his shoulder and said, "Sorry, I will send shadow clones to help clean up the battlefield. Maybe it is a bit willful to make such a request now, but now I just want to be with Feng. .”

"Go back to her. There are a lot of big men here, and you are not the only one. And if you really need to carry something, you can also ask Sasuke and Itachi-kun to use Susanoo to help, and at the same time shock the other ninja villages.", Shikamaru. He smiled, stretched out his right hand and clenched his fist.

"Everyone will definitely have nightmares." Naruto smiled when he thought of that scene, raised his hand and bumped his fist with him, then turned and left.

Shikamaru looked at his back and suddenly said, "Naruto, do you really have no opinion at all on the things discussed today? Our future policy towards other villages is to be more cooperative and more competitive. This is still consistent with your previous philosophy. It’s a bit of a violation.”

"Shikamaru, I don't quite understand this now, but I know that your decision is not wrong. Before I have the ability to become Hokage, I ask you to work hard for a while." Naruto raised his hand to open the door curtain and turned around. Smiling brightly, "Let's make Konoha stronger together."

"..." Shikamaru watched the blond boy with a cheerful smile disappear behind the drooped door curtain. He stood in a daze for a long time before laughing out loud.

That is really an anticipated declaration, the future Hokage-sama.

............................................................................................................