Naruto: Rebirth of the Strongest Six Paths

In the corridors of Konoha Hospital, wailing sounds could be heard from various wards from time to time.

After this incident, many ninjas were seriously injured and were immediately sent to the hospital for emergency treatment.

Thanks to Konoha's excellent treatment team, the injuries of these ninjas were quickly healed.

In order to make up for the problem of insufficient manpower, Ino and Sakura volunteered to join the medical team and took the initiative to assume their own responsibilities.

The injuries were under control, but some ninjas were unwilling to get injections. Facing the glaring needles, they were even more afraid than being hit by a kunai in battle.

"They all look very energetic."

Kakashi rubbed his hair. He brought Naruto and Sasuke to the Konoha Hospital to comfort his immediate superior, the Third Hokage.

As the pillar of Konoha, the Third Hokage was arranged to recuperate in a confidential medical room.

The Anbu team was on guard around him all day, and even a mosquito could not escape the sharp eyes of the Anbu.

Kakashi and his companions walked through one corridor after another, and then came to a wall. Sasuke looked at Kakashi puzzledly and asked,"Why do you come here? Isn't this a blind spot?"

Naruto had the same doubt. Kakashi shook his head, and then gently stretched his hand to the wall under the gaze of the two.

""What!"

An incredible scene happened, Kakashi's arm actually penetrated the wall.

He turned around, smiled at Naruto and Sasuke, and explained:"This is actually a barrier. Only ninjas with special chakra can enter. Come with me." Sasuke looked at Naruto, Naruto nodded, and the two followed Kakashi's footsteps and passed through the solid wall together.

Appearing from behind the wall, Naruto's eyes instantly saw ninjas wearing Anbu masks. They stared at Kakashi, Sasuke and Naruto vigilantly.

"I said, I came here on the orders of the Sandaime Hokage."

As he spoke, Kakashi took out a piece of letter paper with the word"fire" printed on it from his ninja bag.

The Anbu ninja in a white robe took the letter paper, and after confirming it again and again, he coughed lightly and said,"Go forward, the Hokage's ward is just around the corner in front."

Kakashi nodded. He glanced at Naruto and Sasuke, and the two immediately followed Kakashi's footsteps.

The white-robed Anbu stared at Uzumaki Naruto closely. He was very curious about what choice the son of a hero would make next.

Naruto noticed the Anbu's observation of him. He knew that after the battle with Orochimaru, his name and identity could no longer be hidden.

He took a deep breath and didn't think about it.

Turning the corner, a bright ward appeared in the eyes of several people.

The Third Hokage was wearing a white hospital gown and sitting quietly on the bed.

The old man was looking out the window quietly at this moment. Several people followed the Third Hokage's gaze and saw many new leaves growing on an old giant tree outside the window. These new leaves added vitality to the old giant tree again.

Kakashi coughed lightly, and the Third Hokage came back to his senses. He looked at Kakashi and others standing at the door, and gently raised his arm to signal them to come in.

""Yes."

Kakashi responded and patted Naruto and Sasuke on the head. The two immediately walked in with flowers in their arms and shouted,"Sandaime Hokage, we are here to see you!" The

Sandaime Hokage looked at the energetic Sasuke and Naruto, and a happy smile appeared on his old face.

"Come on, Kakashi, Sasuke, Naruto.

The Third Hokage motioned for them to sit down, and then he kindly asked them a question:

"What do you think is Naruto?】？"

Kakashi was slightly stunned by this question. It was difficult for him to answer this sudden question immediately.

Sasuke's eyes were firm, and he answered the question first.

"The Hokage is the pillar that carries the darkness of the village and keeps supporting everyone to move forward."

Hearing Sasuke's answer, the Sandaime Hokage nodded. It was indeed extraordinary that this young man could have such an idea at this age.

Seeing Sasuke reminded the Sandaime of Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi.

Both of them were ascetics who carried the darkness for the peace of the village and walked in the darkness. The Sandaime remembered their contributions to the village vividly and would never forget them.

Naruto listened to Sasuke's answer, and ripples kept appearing in his heart. He sighed from the bottom of his heart that Sasuke actually had such thoughts now, and he was worthy of being a close friend with whom he had a deep bond.

Then the Sandaime looked at Naruto. There was expectation, thought, and complex emotions in his eyes.

"What about you, Naruto, how do you understand [Hokage]?"

Naruto met the gaze of the Sandaime Hokage, and he slowly said:"I think [Hokage] is like a huge tree. It uses its branches to protect the growth of green leaves, and brings shelter and warmth to the new power."

Hearing Naruto's words, Kakashi and the Sandaime were both slightly startled. The Sandaime's eyes trembled slightly. He looked at Naruto closely, looking forward to Naruto's next words.

Naruto took a deep breath and continued:"The giant trees will wither one day, but the new branches will turn into vibrant new trees. No matter how many times they experience wind and rain, they will proudly grow upwards and eventually turn into new towering trees."

After speaking, Naruto grinned,"But these are all my own thoughts, hehehe!"

Kakashi looked at Naruto meaningfully. This kid's words obviously have a hidden meaning...

The Sandaime Hokage listened to this and understood what Naruto wanted to express with the dead tree and the new buds.

The old man raised his hand and gently placed it on Naruto's hair.

He looked at Naruto and smiled slightly. There was no other thought in his eyes. He had made a complete decision in his heart at this moment.

"Naruto, you said it very well. Yes, old trees will eventually fall down one day, but the fertilizer they turn into will nourish new towering trees. Trees or people, it's always the same."

Naruto nodded, this was exactly what he wanted to express. The Sandaime retracted his gaze, he coughed lightly, and then called out to the corridor outside:"Come in, Jiraiya."

Hearing the name from the Sandaime's mouth, Naruto was delighted, he immediately turned his head and looked behind him.

A tall man wearing a forehead protector with the word"Oil" rubbed his head, put on a helpless expression, and slowly walked into everyone's sight.

"Lord Jiraiya?"

Kakashi looked at the tall man who walked in and immediately recognized him as Jiraiya, one of the three ninjas of Konoha.

"Hey, isn't this little Kakashi? Long time no see. When was the last time I saw you? Hey, who are these kids next to you?"

Jiraiya laughed, patted Kakashi's shoulder heavily, and then pointed to Sasuke and Naruto next to Kakashi.

"Oh, Master Jiraiya, this is Uchiha Sasuke"

""Oh, Uchiha Sasuke, you look full of energy, what about this little brat?"

Jiraiya pointed at Naruto.

Before Kakashi could explain, Naruto answered first:"Lewd Sage, I am Uzumaki Naruto, and my ambition is to become a great ninja like you!"

Jiraiya was slightly stunned after listening to Naruto's impassioned confession, and then he immediately laughed,"Not bad, not bad, really energetic, but who told you the name of this Lecherous Sage?"

Naruto wanted to say something, but the Sandaime Hokage coughed and interrupted their conversation.

"Jiraiya, I'm here to talk to you about [Naruto]"

"Old man, how many times have I told you that I don't want to be Hokage? Don't bother me anymore. The most important thing for you now is to take care of yourself."

Jiraiya looked helpless, and it was obvious that he didn't want to be Hokage.

"We'll talk about the Hokage later, Kakashi, I recruited you this time to help me complete a mission."

Then, the Sandaime spoke solemnly, his eyes swept over everyone, and then said seriously:"Bring Tsunade back to the village to serve as Hokage, this is the last S-level mission I give you as the [Third Hokage]!"