Konoha: Naruto Returns from Sekiro

When someone tells you that you can be Hokage, what do you think?

Especially if you are still a rebellious nin...

Excited? Confused? At a loss, or something else.

Naruto couldn't tell what he was feeling in his heart at this time, after all, his childhood playmates, everyone aspired to become Hokage when they grow up.

To say that I have no idea is somewhat deceiving myself.

But how exciting is it? There doesn't seem to be much.

If these words had been spoken to him a few months ago, the process might have been a little bumpy, but the result would definitely be - him returning to Konoha.

However, there are no ifs in everything. Rich experience is always the best medicine to change a person's mind, especially a man.

Shadow, to him a few months ago, was a very important word.

To him now, the Shadow of the Five Great Hidden Villages is just a relatively powerful ninja with a special status.

He has seen Kazekage, Raikage, Tukage, and Hokage, and even fought with them.

My horizons have already been broadened.

For Ying, he is no longer full of longing and fantasies like before.

Once the feet of a god are stained with dirt, he is no longer the object of people's prayers.

Nine-Tails Chakra Mode, Flying Thunder God Art, Immortal Mode...

With the addition of various skills, he already has the qualifications for the five shadows to sit equally.

Just ask, would you be willing to give up everything you have now in exchange for something you already have?

"For a traitor, is it worth it?" Naruto looked at the elder in front of him suspiciously.

How can he be able to make him make such a big sacrifice for himself.

"It's worth it." Nara Shikaku nodded heavily.

"Your ideals, your vision, and your great love are things that Konoha does not have now."

"Your structure has already surpassed the interests of the world. I, and even the fifth generation, are not as good as you."

"You really have the mind of a shadow."

"I know that the title of Hokage is just the icing on the cake for you, but I still hope that you can come back and serve as the sixth generation!"

"..." Naruto was silent.

Sometimes, the worst thing to refuse is sincerity.

"I don't know exactly what peace you are pursuing, but as long as you become the sixth generation of Konoha, the size of the largest village in the ninja world can help you clear many obstacles." Nara Shikaku continued.

"Konoha's military strength, intelligence system, weapon reserves, and ninjutsu resources are far beyond your imagination."

"The reason why we have become the largest village in the ninja world has never been through charity from others."

To be honest, Naruto was moved. Just as Nara Shikaku said, if there is Konoha's support behind him, the realization of many things will become much easier.

"Can you give me some time to think?"

"Yes, my promise is valid at any time." Nara Shikahisa nodded with a certain expression.

Just be willing to think about it.

As long as you are willing to consider it, it means that the other person is interested.

"It's time to eat." Shikamaru brought out the food in a timely manner, and he said to Naruto, "Let's eat first, you will have the energy to think when you are full."

Although it was just a dinner for four, the atmosphere was always active with Shikamaru and Nara Shikohisa's frequent transfers.

"I'm leaving first." After dinner, Naruto stood up and left.

"Mr. Shikaku, I may not be able to give you an answer within a short period of time." He looked at Nara Shikaku and apologized.

"Think about it, after all, this matter is related to your life path." Nara Shikahisa nodded slightly.

"Here." Naruto handed over two Greer Stones, "When practicing, use Chakra to guide the energy inside."

The shadow imitation technique of the Nara clan belongs to the category of Yin Escape.

The life energy belonging to the Yang Dun family might bring some unexpected benefits to their cultivation.

Shikamaru took it and felt the energy contained inside the Grayl Stone. The chakra in his body reacted instantly, and his expression changed.

Just when he wanted to ask about the origin of this thing, Naruto's figure had already disappeared.

"Father." Shikamaru handed a Grael Stone to his father.

"good stuff."

Sensing the energy of the Greer Stone, Shikahisa Nara was also surprised, but he didn't ask too much, but silently put it in his arms.

"It's still early, do you want to play a game of chess?"

"Okay." Shikamaru nodded.

"I'm going to wash the dishes." Seeing this, Shikamaru's mother knew that the father and son had something to communicate, so she consciously avoided it.

In the study, father and son sat opposite each other.

"Father, were you kidding me just now?" Shikamaru held the chess and went first, and he had never won a chess game with his father, so both of them defaulted to him going first.

"No." Shikahisa Nara shook his head, "I'm serious."

"The Godaime has only taken office not long ago..." Shikamaru hesitated.

"The Fifth Generation is too indecisive. He has not taken back all his authority for such a long time and is still shackled by the two advisors." Nara Shikaku sighed.

"Also, Shimura Danzo is eyeing the position of Hokage..."

"The current situation in the ninja world is turbulent, and Konoha needs a strong and powerful shadow to preside over the overall situation."

"Dad." Shikamaru rubbed a chess piece with his fingers, "Will they agree to a rebel ninja to serve as the sixth Hokage?"

"Has Konoha ever issued a warrant for Naruto?" Shikamaru asked back.

"...No." Shikamaru's eyes lit up, how could he forget this.

As long as there is no clear document to determine Naruto's actions, then things have room to work.

And this kind of thing, for their Nara clan, is simply not too easy.

Call ~

The cool evening wind stirred his hair.

Sitting cross-legged on the cliff, overlooking the bustling streets below, Naruto asked:

"Nine Lamas, how do you think I should choose?"

"Didn't you already have the answer in your heart?" Jiu Lama raised his eyelids slightly, "After all, this is where you grew up, with your friends, teachers, and scenery..."

"Taking a step back, when the time comes when you feel uncomfortable staying here, you can leave at any time, right?"

"Based on your current strength, no one in Konoha can stop you."

"Take what I said is the same as the gangster who put on his pants and refused to admit his account." Naruto laughed.

"To be honest, after Mr. Lu Jiu's persuasion, I do have the idea of ​​returning to Konoha."

"But it's just an idea at the moment, and the actual conditions don't allow me to do that."

"How?" Nine Lama asked.

"It's been less than half a year since His Majesty Tsunade the Five Dynasties took office. During his tenure, he worked hard and actively communicated with the outside world." Naruto explained, "Although the great achievements have not been established, the small achievements continue."

"Unless she immediately commits a major act of immorality that shocks the entire ninja world, even with the recommendation of the Inar, Deer, and Butterflies clan, I can only be the Hokage candidate."

"I can't become the Sixth Hokage until Tsunade-dono abdicates."

"With your strength, it is not easy to grab the position of Hokage." Jiulama curled his lips.

"When playing games, you have to follow the rules." Naruto shook his head, "If it is not necessary, it is best not to overturn the table."

If a movie can be changed as soon as it is said, what is the prestige of the movie?

If you can be replaced by him today, can you be replaced by someone else tomorrow?

"Besides, Mr. Shikaku's real intention in asking me to think more is to let me take my time. The position of Hokage cannot be rushed."

"The more you humans evolve, the more troublesome it will be." Jiu Lama shook his head.