Naruto: If I ask you to be Naruto, you will become a yellow-haired person?

The obese boss fell to the ground in disgrace, a surge of annoyance and rage flooding his mind at the thought of being forced by a little girl while she grabbed his collar.

To actually be beaten by a kid! His originally fleshy face contorted grotesquely.

"Get lost right now, and apologize and compensate me!"

"Otherwise, I'll have those Uchiha from the Konoha Police Force arrest all of you…"

"Don't come crying and begging for mercy then!"

Hearing the word 'Uchiha,' Yamanaka Ino, who had appeared like a valiant and spirited leader, instantly changed her expression, and the fist she was waving froze in mid-air.

It wasn't surprising that Yamanaka Ino reacted as if facing a great enemy upon hearing the name Uchiha; the Police Force, controlled by the Uchiha, was known throughout the village for being ruthless, strict, and unforgiving, causing widespread resentment.

Especially for Ino, as a member of a ninja clan and the Yamanaka family's young mistress, the news of her assaulting a commoner in the village would likely have a significant impact on the Yamanaka family's reputation.

Seeing the girl's previously aggressive movements suddenly become hesitant and her beautiful face clearly showing worry,

a flash of satisfaction crossed the shop owner's face, which had been twisted in pain and panic, and a cunning glint appeared in his eyes.

So, bringing up the Uchiha's name was enough to intimidate them!

Damn brat! Not giving me a proper kneeling apology…

Before his thoughts of revenge could fully form, a nameless fear, coldness, and malice swept up from his tailbone.

Along his spine, it instantly transmitted to all his limbs, and the thoughts in his mind seemed to be instantly cleared, leaving only the emotion of terror.

Naruto took a few steps towards him, and an invisible, immense aura emanated from his body, converging and crashing like a tidal wave towards the fallen boss.

Instantly drenched in sweat, the boss threatened through gritted teeth, "I'll call the Uchiha to deal with…"

Naruto glanced at him coldly, without a word.

Suddenly, the ominous and dangerous oppressive aura became even more intense and savage.

Extreme fear and panic overwhelmed all senses.

The boss's features twisted in pain, and even his hands rotated and folded in an incredibly unnatural way.

His throat felt as if it was being clamped shut by an invisible giant hand, and his hair stood on end.

"I'm… I'm sorry, please forgive me."

"Is everything resolved with just an apology?"

The boss was drenched in cold sweat and hurriedly pulled out a large stack of money from his pouch, prostrating himself in a dogeza posture, filled with fear and trepidation.

"I am truly sorry, please forgive my rudeness!"

Naruto nodded noncommittally, accepting the money. Was he simply respecting power without true remorse?

"This is the attitude your apology should have."

The ominous and terrifying effect of the Nine-Tails' chakra was indeed surprisingly effective at deterring ordinary people, but it was estimated that it would only affect those at the Chunin level at most.

Afterward, he grabbed Ino's small hand, who was standing dumbfounded watching everything, and walked out of the shop.

…

Outside the shop, a chubby little boy was being held back by a listless boy with a pineapple-shaped haircut.

"Shikamaru! What are you doing? Why won't you let me help Ino? That boss was awful!"

Choji said indignantly, glaring at his companion.

Shikamaru glanced with dead fish eyes at Ino, who was standing up for Naruto not far away, his mind racing.

That kid is closely related to the Nine-Tailed Fox that destroyed Konoha a few years ago, right?

If we rashly get involved, it might bring trouble to our Ino-Shika-Cho families.

It's best to stay away from this kind of trouble.

It's a pity I couldn't dissuade Ino…

But it's not good to tell my partner directly, so I can only say perfunctorily, "Look, isn't it solved with Ino going? There's no need for you to go too."

Choji was still sullen, and grabbed another handful of potato chips to stuff into his mouth.

…

Ino blinked, a little puzzled, seeing the boss, who had been cursing and threatening just now, suddenly praying humbly and offering compensation.

Naruto's small hand reached out to grab hers, and a flash of annoyance crossed her mind. This guy is actually a lecherous little pervert. Watch me…

She said in an unfriendly tone,

"You guy…"

Then her gaze fell on Naruto's face.

Ino's pink lips parted slightly, her beautiful green eyes seemingly glued to Naruto's face.

A flush of red spread across her cute, fair face, and she swallowed involuntarily.

"Hello, my name is Yamanaka Ino, what's your name…?"

"Uzumaki Naruto."

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"Thank you so much for your help this time, Yamanaka-san."

Naruto thanked her sincerely. In the few years since he transmigrated to Konoha, he had never received any kindness or help from anyone, except for some goodwill from the Third Hokage.

Only endless abuse, scolding, and ostracism.

This was the first time he had encountered someone like Ino who took the initiative to come forward and help him in public.

Ino smoothed the stray hairs near her ear with her delicate little hand, her originally fair and tender ears becoming rosy.

"N… no need to thank me."

"Let's be friends from now on, just call me Ino, Naruto-kun."

This little girl was definitely a looks-oriented person in the original story. Of course, so was he. Who doesn't like beautiful and well-behaved girls?

However, handsome little boys may have a unique buff for the Japanese, who love "little boys" that fall from the sky.

The current Naruto is not like the sloppy and mischievous orphan protagonist of the original story. In addition, he had been confined before, and had rarely seen the sun for several years, so his skin was a little fair and delicate, obedient and heroic, quite like the upright and beautiful appearance of Uzumaki Kushina when she was a child.

"Naruto, where do you live? Would you like me and my companions to walk you home? It's also a good way to avoid those annoying people."

Ino pointed to Choji and Shikamaru not far away. Choji's face showed joy at Ino's action, and he hurriedly waved his hand while holding potato chips. Shikamaru on the side hesitated and nodded towards Naruto.

Naruto saw Shikamaru's hesitation. As expected of the Nara family, the brains of Konoha, he had already noticed the complex relationship between himself as a Jinchuriki and the village at such a young age, and knew how to avoid suspicion.

Naruto shook his head and refused, "Never mind, maybe next time."

Ino's little face, which had been flushed with excitement, drooped visibly, and her whole person became listless.

Watching Naruto's departing figure, Ino felt the sensation remaining on her hand, and her little face suddenly turned red again,

"I didn't leave Naruto-kun with the bad impression that I'm a violent thug, did I…?"

Thinking of this, Ino covered her flushed little face, shyly stomping her feet.

…

Inside the Hokage's office.

Sarutobi Hiruzen sat back in his chair, monitoring the scene on the crystal ball in front of him.

Watching Naruto being hated and ostracized by the villagers, his heart was also filled with pain, worry, and anxiety.

Of course, his worry and anxiety did not mean that he would really intervene to help Naruto, announce that Naruto was the son of the Fourth Hokage, a hero, or clarify the outrageous rumors that Naruto was the Nine-Tailed Fox.

He could only hope that this little guy could inherit Minato's personality, transform into the sun of the ninja world, and be cheerful and sunny.

Back then, he had been entrusted with the important task of succeeding the Hokage position from his teacher Tobirama in a time of crisis,

and for so many years, he had been walking on thin ice, working diligently.

Konoha had successively won victories in the Second and Third Shinobi World Wars, and he had also shaken the major ninja villages with the name of a ninja hero.

At that time, the village could be said to be thriving.