Naruto: Changing Fate

Welcome! ?"Homework...it's quite simple to say the least."

After realizing that the differences and gaps in Rizu's words were completely dissipated in the invisible trend in a quiet moment, Fugaku couldn't help but smile in his eyes.After being asked directly, he had no intention of continuing to beat around the bush.The slight drunkenness on his face was wiped away, and he continued speaking with a normal expression.

"No, it's just like what you see now... After every fixed period of time, even if the main body cannot find free time, Naruto will deliberately send a shadow clone to walk around the streets once or twice. To ensure that the village A small number of residents can regularly see Naruto's appearance and presence in the village with their own eyes."

"Huh? This is the so-called... homework? Impossible, right?"

Fugaku's response made Rizu confused for a moment.Then he raised his eyebrows slightly, turned his head sideways, and looked at the figure of "Naruto" who was walking slowly and leisurely in the crowd, as if he was leisurely and contented.Unable to suppress the curiosity and desire for knowledge that rose in his heart, he spoke again, like a barrage of questions and rebuttals.

"As a person involved, that child Naruto should know better than anyone else... before he reveals his true life experience and completely clarifies the misunderstanding. As long as he appears in the public eye, the treatment he can receive is only possible. To continue to endure the scorn and slander from the villagers like this... No matter from which aspect, this so-called 'homework' is doing all harm to Naruto! A shrewd little guy like him How could you guys do such a thankless and loss-making business?"

The stunning performance when annihilating Danzo made it obvious that Hizu and others who had also participated in this operation could no longer treat Naruto, a seemingly harmless little guy, as an ordinary child.Furthermore, under Fugaku's understatement, Nizu decided that everything Naruto did must be more beneficial than harmful. Naturally, it was impossible to believe that the homework mentioned by Fugaku would be such a useless exercise that was asking for trouble. .

"I knew you wouldn't believe it easily...but I didn't lie to you. This matter is indeed true."

"Huh? Are you still saying that? You think I'm three years old..."

"Don't rush to refute, just listen to what I have to say...The reason why I say this is based on real evidence."

Although Rizu didn't say anything explicitly, Fugaku easily guessed what Rizu was thinking without spending much effort from the gaze that was obviously mixed with some suspicion. .Then he shrugged his shoulders innocently, and before Rizu "got angry" in annoyance, he dropped the topic as soon as he could, changed the topic back, and began to further clarify Rizu's doubts.

"Just like you said, he is a quirky little guy who can even scheme against a cunning old fox like Danzo. He is not stupid at all. It can even be said that he is too smart to be a little kid. It is impossible for Naruto, a child, to make any loss-making business... In other words, there is only one reason that prompts Naruto to continue doing this even if he knows that he will suffer a loss - that is, from another perspective, like this After doing so, it will bring corresponding 'benefits' to Naruto."

"Another angle of...benefits...?"

Seeing that Fugaku was "unrepentant", even though he heard his own vague doubts, he still "pretended" to be serious and continued to try to convince himself.As Rizu became more and more puzzled, he naturally became more and more curious about what Fugaku had yet to say.

"I mean Fugaku... you should speak clearly once and for all! No matter how this kind of thing develops, it won't be of any benefit to Naruto, right?!"

"So, didn't I tell you this earlier? Don't worry, just listen to me slowly..."

As he spoke, Fugaku picked up the wine pot and poured the remaining pure wine into the two glasses.Then he took the lead in picking up his own wine glass, brought it to his mouth and took a sip, savoring it carefully.With his eyes bent and a smile on his face, Chong Rizu slowly shook his head.

"Yes, if your statement is from the perspective of simply wanting to protect yourself, then it is indeed unprofitable for Naruto. But didn't I also say it? From another perspective From one perspective - in terms of the interests of the village, Naruto, who deliberately chose a lifestyle of enduring humiliation and hardship, continues to silently contribute to the safety of the village in this special way..."

"……what?!"

Under Fugaku's step-by-step explanation, the strong curiosity that arose spontaneously in Nizu's heart was not only slightly unsatisfied.On the contrary, in the process of questioning one after another, it seemed to be completely activated, and it swelled and grew stronger, and like a million ants wandering around and gnawing, I always felt an unbearable itching.Then, in the face of Fugaku's calm appearance, Hizashi, who was already clueless about the true motive of Naruto's weird behavior.He could only subconsciously raise his eyebrows and exclaim, suppressing the desire to complain in his heart.So that while sitting quietly, try not to interrupt anything subconsciously.Then let Fugaku speak astonishingly before his eyes, and continue to tell the truth.

Fortunately, Fugaku gradually recognized the existence of Hizu as a future partner from Hizu's sincere concern for Naruto.Furthermore, from the moment he took the initiative to mention this matter, Fugaku, who had no intention of hiding anything from Hizu, naturally explained the current situation in a chat, answering all questions.

"You should know that although Danzo is dead, there are still many old people in the elders who are colluding with Danzo and have ulterior motives, right? And Naruto's 'homework' is related to them..."

It turns out that after losing the protection of Danzo, these old guys who have been in high positions for a long time but have done nothing, although in a sense, are equivalent to tigers without teeth.Now that Danzo is completely dead and all root organizations have been absorbed, there is no longer any threat to the Sandaime Hokage...

But first of all, the Council of Elders is a special organization founded by the first Hokage.Secondly, it is because they have always been wary of the powerful ninja village.As a result, many of the members of the Elder Council are close confidants of the Daimyos of the Land of Fire.

Under such circumstances, rashly banning the Council of Elders as an institution would undoubtedly offend the fundamental interests of many forces.So much so that the Sandaime Hokage seemed to be vigorous and resolute in this process without any sloppiness.But in this process, the resistance encountered was also extremely huge.It can even be said that it is much more difficult than killing Danzo, the troublemaker!

After all, after the Sandaime Hokage decides to do this, he will have to face more than just the resistance of major families whose interests are threatened.What we need to worry about even more is whether this process will arouse the suspicion of the Fire Nation daimyo!

And once the Daimyo of the Land of Fire is offended and their support for the Konoha Ninja Village is withdrawn...for the Konoha Ninja Village, which relies on the support of the Daimyo for most of its funding sources, except for the income from employment missions, it will be very difficult for the Konoha Ninja Village. It was obvious what a huge loss it was, and it was something the Sandaime Hokage did not want to see.

What's more, because the auxiliary organization of the Elder Council was created by the First Hokage.Furthermore, under the influence of long-standing and deep-rooted traditional concepts, most families in the village have already acquiesced in the existence of the Council of Elders, an institution that restrains the power of the Hokage.He even regards becoming a member of the elders as his way to promotion and wealth.So much so that if the Sandaime Hokage really bans this organization, will the major families whose interests have been destroyed think it is a signal that the Hokage has monopolized power?Then, subtly, a pattern of doing one thing openly and doing another secretly was established.It is very likely that the banned elders will be in a useless state of existence in name only.

"In other words, although Lord Sandaime Hokage intends to ban the Council of Elders to prevent the Council of Elders from intervening in politics and harming the descendants of heroes from happening again, it still takes a certain amount of time to prepare for it to actually be done."

After explaining the general content to Hizu without stopping, Fugaku, who felt his mouth was slightly dry, raised his hand and swallowed all the remaining wine in the cup to lubricate his dry throat.Then he paused briefly, sorted out the verbal logic in his mind, and then continued with a smile in front of Rizu's thoughtful expression.

"So, we have to do a whole show... until the Sandaime Hokage collects enough evidence to make those bastards shut up. We have to pretend to be nonchalant and let them think that we are just killing Danzo that old fox. That would satisfy us.”

"In other words... The reason why Naruto appears here regularly is because most of the residents nearby have inextricable relationships with the elders...?"

In Fugaku's eloquent narration, Nizu, who always felt that he was in the clouds and fog, gradually had a sense of enlightenment as if the clouds were clearing.And the moment Fugaku finished speaking, he couldn't wait to add a response.

"So, in order not to affect the actions of the Sandaime Hokage... Even if it is a long-term closed special training, Naruto, who has the sensitive identity of a Jinchuriki, must appear here regularly. And then in this peaceful day. Under the same atmosphere, those who witnessed it with their own eyes had the illusion that the limelight has gradually passed?!"

As the leader of one of the most powerful clans in the village, Rizu's mind is naturally not much different.Because of this, after Fugaku gave him a little reminder, Nizu naturally quickly digested why Naruto, who has a shrewd mind, would be shaking like a tremor and distracted by such a "thankless" incident. Got it.Then, along with the nameless fire in his heart, most of it gradually faded away quietly.Instead, there was a look of pity full of sympathy, like looking at a prey seeking its own death.

After all, after learning from Danzo's mistakes... Hizu didn't think that Naruto, who seemed harmless to humans and animals, would be taken advantage of so easily.

Of course, at this moment, the two of them were drunk, which more or less affected their rational judgment.Secondly, when "Naruto" appeared, the residents around him only deliberately stayed away from Naruto because they were connected to the elders, and there was no overly vicious verbal abuse.The two of them never imagined that this small scene was far less than one thousandth of what Naruto used to do during his daily outing.It was not until the later ninja school exams that Fugaku and Hizu truly realized... After being slandered as the son of a hero, he was reincarnated as a nine-tailed demon fox.Naruto, who was once young and helpless, had experienced such heinous injustice.

"Yes, that's it...otherwise, why do you think I have to go all the way around to come to this place with you to drink in the past few days?"

"Oh? I see... I thought the reason you came here to drink was because it's far enough away from your Uchiha clan's territory that you don't have to worry about being caught by your sister-in-law?"

"...Pfft! Go, go, you guy, you really don't want to pick up the pot..."

After seeing that the person in front of him had understood something and would no longer behave in a well-intentioned and detrimental way, Fugaku didn't waste any time explaining anything.Then he thought of something, raised his hand, and gestured to the bartender in the distance to add a few more sakes.The corner of his mouth was raised slightly, and he was joking in a pointed way.

"To sum up, in a certain sense, there is a difference between having a daughter and having a son, and it is a difference that is related to life-long events... Because of this, having a daughter is indeed better than having a son. Ah, Rizu.”

"Huh? Are you saying such incomprehensible things again?"

Fugaku was so arrogant that after going around in a big circle, he suddenly brought up the topic again, which made Nizu slightly stunned.Then he rolled his eyes at the person, folded his arms, and complained angrily in response.

"Come to think of it, you were talking about Naruto's child from beginning to end... At what point did you come to the conclusion that 'having a daughter is better than having a son'?"

"Of course it is from the child Naruto that I can draw this conclusion~"

While completely letting go of the old-fashioned and serious look of the past, Fugaku was teasing Hizashi with a smile on his face. Driven by instinct, he subconsciously turned his head slightly and looked at "Naruto" who was walking away.After a pause, he continued teasing half-jokingly and half-seriously.

"Don't forget, the Sandaime Hokage has already shown the tendency to carefully cultivate and take care of Naruto as the future Hokage heir. At the same time, the unsatisfactory daughter in your mouth has been taken care of by Naruto. This guy has taken a fancy to you...it's only a matter of time before he becomes the son-in-law of your Hyuga clan."

"In other words, as long as Naruto becomes Hokage like his father, then your precious daughter will be destined to be the future Hokage wife... By then, your father-in-law's status will have risen with the tide, right?"

"In this case, wouldn't it be better to have a daughter than a son?"

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