Naruto, Time of Dawn

It was night, Naruto put on his night clothes, raised his hand and rubbed his precious son's hair, smiling softly.

"Don't worry, I will come back safely."

"Ok, I know."

Li Xiao has always known that being a ninja is not an easy job, so he has always known it.Every time Dad left, he probably hurt, but he couldn't say anything.Because he understands that his words will make his father take care of him, and every moment of hesitation in the battle between strong men may lead to death.

Therefore, ever since he became sensible, he would only complain about his father not caring about his own health in daily life.And when his father was injured, he would just bandage him silently and do everything he could!

He didn't want his father to blame himself for worrying about his injuries.That would just make his idiot dad try to hide his injury after he got hurt.Only by doing this can he help his idiot father more.

"Dad, I'm waiting for you to come back."

After saying that, Li Xiao went back to his room.His dad didn't like the separation, even if it was just temporary.He understands.

"Good night, Li Xiao."

Looking at the child's small figure, Naruto murmured as if dreaming.

Squeak.

There was no one in the room.

Li Xiao lay in front of the window, looking at the fast-moving black shadow.Confessing his worries quietly.Over the past few years, he has become accustomed to watching his father's leaving figure and gently saying caring words.

"Dad, please pay attention to safety. Don't try too hard and protect yourself. Don't get hurt. Dad."

The young voice was ethereal and full of worry, and in this silent night, there was a touch of sadness.

The evening breeze gently lifted the child's hair, like a mother's hand slowly moving across the child's cheek.

I just wonder if the wind can convey the child's words to the person who is far away?

Naruto arrived at the outskirts of the Land of Waves, put his hand on a small tree, closed his eyes and felt it carefully.

Naruto was communicating with them, using a language that ordinary people couldn't understand.

The suspicious person from the past few days was quickly identified.Now, it's just a matter of finding those people.

The black figure disappeared into the darkness again.

Sage mode was too conspicuous in the dark, so Naruto had to rely on his own perception.Moreover, his perception is already sharper than that of ordinary ninjas, and he is the best even among perceptive ninjas.It's enough to deal with these guys.

Naruto's excellent perception allowed him to successfully find the ninja who had temporarily settled in an abandoned shrine in the Land of Waves.

Black red cloud robe.

Akatsuki people.

Naruto's color darkened, it seemed that there was nothing wrong.

My eyes didn't dare to linger any longer.

Most of the people in "Akatsuki" are S-class rebellious ninjas.Keeping your eyes on them for too long will make them aware.

He set his eyes far away and listened attentively to the conversation of several people.

"I said, who on earth does the leader want us to wait for! It's been six days and we haven't even seen a single person!"

"Don't be so impatient. Wujiang and the others haven't officially started taking action yet, so it will naturally be a little later."

"Hmph! What a hypocritical guy! You have already cooperated with us so many times and you still think about superficial skills. How hypocritical!"

"The leader wants our full cooperation. As long as the plan is successful, there will be no need to worry about finding the Nine-Tails Jinchuuriki."

"Well! It's really troublesome. If Uchiha Sasuke were as powerful as his brother, it wouldn't be such a big deal. But then, isn't it true that jinchūriki can't leave the village at will? Why doesn't Konoha follow the rules?"

"I don't know that."

"Isn't this normal! Ever since that old guy Tsunade took office, our movements in Konoha have been greatly restricted. And... I heard that the Fifth Hokage loves the Nine-Tailed Jinchuuriki very much."

"That's right. Hey, Kojima-kun, let's just wait! If we can't wait any longer, then send a message back to the leader."

"Haha, the leader hates guys who are so arrogant. Do you think if this news reaches the leader's ears, will the leader kill that guy with a wood escape?"

"I think it's really possible."

"The leader doesn't want you to be so brainless. The leader won't touch that guy until he has value. But once..."

The elongated coda made everyone understand the unspoken truth.

Tough enemies.

Naruto lowered his eyes to block the sharpness flowing in his eyes.

The moon in the sky is very hazy tonight, as if it has been specially covered with gauze because it does not want to be seen.

Oh, even the moon is ashamed of such filth and calculation.

The night wind came slowly, Naruto stood up and left gently taking advantage of the night wind.

He found a tree trunk nearby that was suitable for resting and lay down. He was here to find out who he was, and he didn't need to stay up late with those people.I just have something to do before going to sleep.

Close your eyes and enter the time of consciousness.The fiery red nine-tailed demon fox is very comfortable holding its nine tails.

"Xiaojiu, how is Li Xiao?" Naruto was a little worried about his child.

The child's strength was very unstable and he always had trouble sleeping at night.

"Relax."

The big fox didn't even open his eyes and spoke lazily.

"The child drank some medicine before going to bed. And his shadow/body burned requiem. He will be fine."

"Yeah." Naruto's eyes were filled with loneliness and guilt for a moment.road

"Xiaojiu, I'm really a bad father to Li Xiao. I'm often busy with some inexplicable things. I didn't take good care of him."

"Ha! I said." The big fox stood up and swung its nine red tails behind it, like Manzhu Shahua blooming by the Santu River.

"Are you bothered by this guy? In the past few years, every time you can't accompany that boy because of missions, you come here and complain to me that you are not a good father! Naruto, many things cannot be perfect. What you have done is good enough. ”

"But... that child will complain a little bit." Naruto knelt down and huddled into a ball, as if he had gone back to his childhood and huddled up like this when facing the villagers' alertness and alienation. It seemed that this would give him the courage to go Face that unfair treatment.

"Hmph!" Kyuubi shook his beautiful tail and said, "That child has a ray of my consciousness sealed in his body. I know what he thinks better than you. Don't worry! As long as you are good. For that little brat More than anything else.”

Naruto thought for a moment, and then disappeared from Kyuubi's eyes.Kyuubi was used to it, so he hugged his tail and continued to sleep.

In reality, Naruto stared at the leaves above in a daze.

Third generation grandfathers and fathers all said:

Where the leaves are flying, the fire is still alive.

After a long time, Naruto finally came to his senses and climbed up to the top of the tree.Looking in the direction of town.It looks even more holy under the moonlight.

"Li Xiao, good night. Have a sweet dream."

The children in the town seemed to feel something, their eyebrows widened, and they seemed to be saying "Daddy" in a daze.

Naruto stared at these people, no!

He let the plants in the forest help watch these people while he wandered around the forest.Originally, in this situation, he could be lazy and go home to spend time with his son.But last time it was because of my own negligence.His child became a tool for those guys to threaten him!

Therefore, he did not dare to neglect it anymore.

This stay lasted for several days.These days, he can only understand Li Xiao's situation through his shadow clone and Xiao Jiu.Or, let Jiuwei connect himself with Li Xiao's spiritual world to see his child.

Today, Naruto caught a fish by the river and prepared to solve the problem of food and clothing because...

Li Xiao told him yesterday that if he dared to starve himself because of the mission, he would add vegetables to his meals every day when he got back!

So, in order not to let my precious son worry about his own food.Naruto decided to have a good meal today.

Skillfully clean the fish's internal organs, wash it, dress it up and grill it by the fire.

well!For this feast, he ran to the other side of the forest.Hope nothing will happen.

The aroma of grilled fish spread quickly, stimulating his taste buds and making Naruto swallow his saliva continuously.

Well!

It's been a long time since he's eaten well. Because of his immortal body, he can go without eating or sleeping for ten and a half days and still be energetic. (The side effects are quite serious, like lying in bed for a day or two.~_~) If Li Xiao hadn't forced him to do so, he would have been unable to think of eating.

He waited patiently for a long time, but before the grilled fish could wait, he sensed the unfamiliar chakra.

Naruto stood up and looked in the direction of where the chakra was.

finally come.

Naruto hurriedly chased after him, keeping a distance of about 20 meters from the man.

Unexpectedly, the man did not enter the shrine directly, but flew in with a kunai and left.Naruto was confused, what was the fuss about?

Then, the weeds in the shrine gave him the answer through the trees.

The man made an appointment to meet the man tonight.

"Hey, Jiu Xiaoxiao. This guy is really weird. He made me wait for so long and he still made an appointment."

"I know, just wait in peace! There is also your grilled fish. I don't want that little brat to come to me and talk about it again." The big fox was very dissatisfied. The two fathers and sons were controlling each other.If you have any problem, just ask yourself to help check on the other person's situation. I said, do you still remember the reason why you sealed that ray of consciousness into the little bastard's body?

"Oh! By the way, my fish!"

Naruto immediately turned around and ran towards the river. He didn't want to see vegetables at every meal in the future!

"Dad that idiot!"

In the town, Li Xiao, who had just learned about his father's current situation from Big Fox, opened his mouth to tell his father's news without hesitation.

Comment on the behavior.

"Hey, hey, I said I'm still here. If I tell the main body that you said he was an idiot, don't even think about your future refreshments."

"Hey, dad is not that stingy!" Li Xiao didn't care at all that this was his father's clone, and raised his hand to pull the shadow clone's face hard.I feel inexplicably in a good mood.

The shadow part/body sighed helplessly, this child is really as naughty as the main body!

"Let go! It hurts!"

"Hmph! What a stinky dad for making you disobedient!" Li Xiao exerted force under his feet, and his shadow clone/body was pushed to the ground.

The shadow clone/body looked at the little guy on his body with some grievance.This child...he is not his true form!

No, this child would not do such a thing to the main body!

After a long time, the shadow part/body stood up, rubbing her red cheeks.

"Li Xiao, you were too cruel. If you had been more serious, I would have disappeared!"

But Li Xiao didn't take it seriously, just grabbed his wallet and threw it to him.Cool to say

"Transfiguration, let's go out."

"Where to go?" The shadow clone/body was confused, what is this child's plan?

"Buy vegetables." Li Xiao spread his hands, shook his head and said, "Since the idiot dad doesn't eat well, I, the son, have to worry about it. Remember to buy more vegetables when the time comes."

The corners of the shadow clone's mouth couldn't help but twitch.

This is absolutely naked revenge!

Of course, when Naruto received the news, he immediately collapsed to the ground in despair and looked for Kyuubi for comfort with tears streaming down his face.

However, Kyuubi had no intention of helping at all and swiped his tail.Well, the world is quiet and it's a good time to go back to sleep.

At the same time, three black figures passed by the Kingdom of Waves at high speed. The person who seemed to be in a hurry suddenly stopped, with a look of nostalgia flashing in his black eyes.

“Have a rest here today”

"Yes!"

Time always flies by in a blink of an eye, and in a blink of an eye, the night has quietly embraced this land.

Naruto, who had been following for several days and finally got the result, quietly stepped into the agreed place.

How should I put it, he was a little excited now. If only for a while, he could call it a day and go home, enjoying Li Xiao's hug.

"Hmph! What a big arrogant person you are! You've been waiting for more than ten days and you're late. What's wrong? You're so busy that you can't get away?" a member of Xiao sarcastically said.Very sharp and mean.

"Your Excellency is working hard for peace. Please be considerate, Your Excellency."

This man wrapped himself tightly and wore an animal mask, so Naruto could not see where he came from.

It was Akatsuki's actions that worried Naruto even more.

That black red cloud robe.

That Akatsuki member wasn't wearing that special robe!

"What the adults want."

"Hmph," the person at the joint snorted coldly. Although he was dissatisfied, he still handed the thing to the guy wearing the animal mask.

"You'd better be careful, the things inside are extremely valuable." The guy at the joint threw the brocade box in his arms to the other party.

"Thank you"

With that said, the masked guy took the brocade box and left with Earth Escape.Naruto followed quietly.

"Phew. Finally sent this guy away. What about our next mission?"

The only woman in this team spoke up.To be honest.She's a little germy.If the mission hadn't required her, she wouldn't have stayed here for so long!

"This..." The companion holding the map opened the scroll and said, "Ah!"

The man shouted

"Our recent tasks are gone. We will make arrangements separately and wait for notification from the leader."

"Well, in that case, goodbye everyone." This guy was very excited when he heard that there was a holiday.Raise your hand to form a seal.

"Wait, let's deal with that rat first before that." Someone said lightly, which attracted everyone's attention.

"Where did the mouse come from? Don't talk nonsense." The guy who was about to leave pouted his mouth in dissatisfaction, huffing and puffing, which was a bit cute.

"Yes, no one has been following us for so long?"

"Now, don't you know whether you are following that guy or not?"

"I refuse. I don't want to increase my workload during this rare vacation." Someone said with a look of disapproval.

"Well! The leader won't let us go if things are stolen here. Hurry up. When that guy leaves the Country of Waves and something happens, no one in Konoha will be able to make a fuss about it."

"……OK then."

Several people thought for a while and finally decided to follow.

Naruto followed the man for a while before speeding up to block the man's path.

The two people confronting each other had wrapped themselves tightly, and it was impossible to tell which ninja village they belonged to.

Naruto didn't give the other person a chance to react. He opened his wooden escape and tied the person up directly.

He skillfully found the wooden box from this man without rushing to open it, and asked

"Who are you? Who ordered you to meet with Akatsuki's people?"

"No comment!" Naturally, he felt bad when he was suddenly stopped.Naruto understood.Raise your hand and take off the other person's mask.

He is a handsome young man, about the same age as himself.

"I said, you'd better say it now, otherwise I will have to use other methods."

Naruto took out a kunai from somewhere and said as he slashed the man's neck with the sharp kunai.As long as he applies a little more force, he is guaranteed to see blood immediately!

"..."

The man didn't answer, looking down at the ground beneath his feet.

Seeing that the person was unmoved, Naruto simply squatted down. Interrogation was a brain-consuming and patient task, so he had better not stand still.Otherwise...it's tiring!

"I said, being entrusted by others is a matter of loyalty. I understand. But most Akatsuki are an organization where S-class rebel ninjas from each village gather. Has your boss been kicked in the head by a donkey?"

Naruto changed his tone from before.Much more easy-going.Compared to the previous interrogation, it felt more like two old friends having a routine.

"........."

Well, all he got in response was silence.That's enough!

Well!This is too difficult to do.

But Naruto wasn't worried at all.He has plenty of time, so he will spend it slowly, and he is not in a hurry.

I saw him taking out the brocade box, playing with it, and said, "Say, aren't you curious about what's inside?"

The contents of the brocade box gave him a very bad feeling. It felt strange and familiar at the same time.He doesn't like this thing at all and wants to throw it away or... destroy it!

"Well! There really are mice!"

Naruto turned slightly sideways and narrowly missed a kunai.

"Humph!"

Naruto snorted coldly, and greeted the passers-by with his sharp eyes.

"Not bad! You can detect me."

"You're not bad either." The member who was the first to notice someone following him praised lightly. If the man (Naruto) hadn't been so anxious, he wouldn't have sensed his presence at all.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense, and Naruto immediately warned the fox in his body.

"Xiaojiu, don't tell Li Xiao about this."

"Of course. Be careful, these people are difficult to deal with."

"know."

Naruto jumped slightly and flew to occupy the high ground.His expression was sharp, and he seemed to be a different person for a moment.

The war finally started