Konoha: Start by unlocking the caged bird

Chapter 141 The Eve of Departure
Not far from the Konoha Hokage Building, there is an ordinary-looking apartment building.

Compared to many newly built high-rise buildings, this apartment building located not far from the Hokage Building has only two floors and only eight rooms in order to ensure the view of the Hokage Building.

Although the interior layout of the rooms are all new and modern in design, it looks very ordinary from the outside. There is not even an elevator, and one has to take the external spiral staircase to go up.

Gaara thought that Hinata Yuzuru was helping him - there shouldn't be any problem living here, and as for the neighbors, they should treat him better.

But when Hinata Yuzuru introduced him to the residents of this apartment, his expression changed slightly.

Uchiha Itachi, Uzumaki Naruto, Kurama Yakumo.

These three people are the neighbors of Gaara's room on the second floor.

What made Gaara even more silent was that on the first floor lived Kakashi Hatake, Might Guy, and Jiraiya.

Isn't this really Konoha's new type of prison?
You guys in Konoha lock up all the monsters here, right?

Even during the Chunin Examination, Gaara quickly lost consciousness due to the sleeping technique and was unable to see with his own eyes how powerful Konoha was. But now, Shukaku in his body is no longer asleep. It seems that because it feels that it is about to be free, it is not so averse to Gaara. Not only does it not fight for control of the body, but it also takes the initiative to introduce him to the strengths of these people.

Or perhaps Shukaku is just full of evil taste and wants to see what Gaara will look like among these monsters.

But Hinata Yuzuru no longer has time to care about Gaara's life in Konoha.

He has found traces of Pain, or in other words, Nagato.

Ever since the last battle, when he had impressed Konan with the Flying Thunder God Mark without leaving a trace, he had never given up the idea of ​​using Konan to find the whereabouts of Nagato's true body.

Moreover, because of his ability to see the future, his Flying Thunder God can be used as a monitor - just look at the 'future' after you use the Flying Thunder God to teleport there, and you can know the approximate location and situation of the other party.

But Hinata Yuzuru was not in a hurry to find Nagato to do anything.

The other party is still useful to him now.

However, after locking onto the opponent's position, he secretly ordered the Anbu and Root to monitor the surroundings and set up multiple outposts around the Rain Country.

After Akatsuki lost Black Zetsu and Uchiha Obito, it was not just a loss of combat effectiveness. The most important thing was that after these two people were sent away, their intelligence gathering and counter-reconnaissance capabilities were greatly weakened.

Compared with Hyuga Yuzuru who is like "playing a game with the whole map open", the current Akatsuki organization can be said to be completely in the dark about the situation in Konoha. However, Konoha has maintained its advantage because of Hyuga Yuzuru.

The Akatsuki organization itself is a small organization with its strength highly concentrated in a few people. After losing its most important mobility and concealment, the threat to Konoha dropped sharply.

Hyuga Yuzuru can even detect the other party's whereabouts when the other party arrives at the territory of the Land of Fire. It is probably impossible for Nagato to shout in Konoha how many floors a bag of rice needs to be carried.

But fortunately, besides Konoha, there are still many ninja villages.

Aren't Iwagakure and Kumogakure also part of the world? Just let them suffer.

This is the last bit of value that Akatsuki organization has for Hinata Yuzuru.

In addition, after reaching a preliminary agreement with Shukaku, what Hyuga Yuzuru has to do is to participate in the research process of Shukaku, the one-tailed beast.

He needs to personally master the nature of the tailed beasts and deepen his understanding of them. Only in this way can he effectively control, or suppress, or even create them.

At the same time, we must also find a way to help Naruto master the power of the tailed beast as soon as possible.

In the short term, I don't expect him to be as strong as in the original work, able to fight with Pain, but at least, he has to be as strong as Rosa, right?

The strength of Konoha cannot be due to his strength alone, otherwise, wouldn't he have to be the Hokage in Konoha for his entire life?

Hyuga Yuzuru, who is longing for retirement life, goes to great lengths to train new people. Isn't it just to ensure that Konoha has successors who can support his strength?

And Naruto did not disappoint his expectations - although he had some doubts about his dream of becoming Hokage during his illusion simulation, he regained his spirits with Hinata's encouragement, and arrived at the Hokage's office full of energy at noon the next day.

"Brother Yuzuru!"

"I'm ready!"

He gave a thumbs up and a bright smile, but what Hinata Yuzuru paid attention to was his hair - the originally smooth golden hair has now been cut into inches, and Naruto's already slightly mature facial features look... With the style of the future 'Sixth Generation'.

Hyuga Yuzuru sat at the desk, looking at him with a smile along with Hinata Kaoru beside him. Uzumaki Naruto was stunned by the smiles of the two people, and subconsciously scratched his head, but only touched the prickly short hair.

"What's wrong?"

Hinata Kaoru covered her mouth and chuckled: "It seems that Naruto is already an adult."

"Well, well, sure enough, if you want a boy to grow up, you still need the help of a girl."

Hinata Yuzuru cooperated with Hinata Kaoru in a matter-of-fact manner, and the two of them said something to each other, which undoubtedly made Uzumaki Naruto blush.

He widened his eyes and said in panic: "What are you talking about, me, that..."

Finally, Uzumaki Naruto looked at Hinata Yuzuru with an annoyed look on his face: "Brother Yuzuru!"

Hinata Yuzuru smiled and lay back on the chair until the other party puffed up his face for the first time in a long time, then waved his hand and said: "I only saw a little bit, just a little bit."

"What on earth did you see?" Uzumaki Naruto asked relentlessly.

Hinata Yuzuru looked like he was recalling something and made a guess, "I guess I only saw it until the part where Hinata said to you, 'I always believed that Naruto-kun could become an excellent Hokage.'"

"Then you've seen almost everything!" Uzumaki Naruto looked a little angry. Hinata Yuzuru then smiled and put his hands together and said, "Sorry, sorry, I'm just curious. After all, I've tried so hard to bring you together. It would be a shame if I can't see this, isn't it?"

"I knew that those things in the illusion world were definitely done on purpose by you, Yuzuru-kun," Uzumaki Naruto said angrily, then he sighed and straightened his back: "But we didn't do anything.

Whether or not I want to be with Hinata, I don't know about the future."

Maybe it's more than friends but less than lovers?

However, judging from Hinata Yuzuru's understanding of Naruto, and the fact that it's easy for a girl to pursue a boy, and the fact that the two of them are usually teammates in Kakashi's class, their feelings should heat up quickly.

congratulations.

Hinata Yuzuru nodded in satisfaction, thinking that this was a good thing for Hinata and Naruto.

Hinata has obviously gradually lost herself and can't find her own ninja way. Naruto's existence should be able to cheer her up a little.

And Naruto also needs someone who can like him and support him unconditionally. This is something that even Hinata Yuzuru cannot do.

"Okay, anyway, Brother Yuzuru, I want to master the power of the Nine-Tails, please help me!"

Uzumaki Naruto became serious. Compared to before, perhaps because of the experience in the illusion, or because he suddenly knew that there was someone who liked him, it made him think a lot and grow up - now Uzumaki Naruto really looks like a reliable ninja.

Hinata Yuzuru also stopped smiling. He looked into Naruto's eyes seriously. After looking at each other quietly for a moment, he nodded lightly and said, "Okay."

He pulled out a sealing scroll from under the table and threw it to Uzumaki Naruto.

"It records the basics and extended applications of sealing techniques.

As a member of the Uzumaki clan, I think you should have some talent in the sealing technique. The only difficulty is probably that the Nine-Tails chakra will interfere with your chakra movement.

But it doesn't matter. I will find a way from the One-Tail as soon as possible to further improve the sealing technique on your body and reduce the interference of the Nine-Tail's chakra on you.

After the basic understanding and learning, I will go with you to take a look at the big guy inside your body.

Plus, there's this. "

Hinata Yuzuru took out another necklace from under the table.

Uzumaki Naruto began to wonder how many goodies were stuffed under his desk.

"This is?"

Hinata Yuzuru said calmly: "A simple chakra suppressor can be used to roughly suppress the Nine-Tails Chakra in your body. Taking this opportunity, you can try to use some simple sealing techniques.

But remember - don't go into the sealed space and face the big fox without my consent.

Lest it talk nonsense and mess up your mentality."

Uzumaki Naruto nodded in understanding, while Hinata Yuzuru set a time for him.

"Next month, I will officially take office as the Fifth Hokage. After the Hokage Ceremony, I will go find the fox. No matter what method is used, I will let you master the method of using part of the Nine-Tails' chakra. How much can you withstand? Can you? Become the perfect Nine-Tails person to help you, or in other words, let Nine-Tails help you honestly.

It depends on your performance at that time."

Hyuga Yuzuru is still not inclined to use violence against the Kyuubi. On the one hand, the opponent is strong enough, and he may not be able to convince him by beating him, and he may also create a problem. If the proud Kyuubi comes and would rather die than surrender, then It's boring.

On the other hand, he was confident in Naruto's ability to talk. As long as he gave the other party a certain amount of time, he believed that with Naruto's ability, it would not be a problem to convince the Nine-Tails.

Uzumaki Naruto hummed, smiled energetically, and said to Hinata Yuzuru first: "Then I would like to congratulate you in advance, Yuzuru-san, for officially becoming the Fifth Hokage!"

"Thank you~" Hinata Yuzuru smiled and nodded, and Uzumaki Naruto walked out holding the seal scroll he gave him.

When he walked away, Hinata Xun held her chin with her fair hand, her almond-shaped eyes were soft and she didn't know what she was thinking, and she said softly: "Naruto has grown up too."

"Ah."

Hinata Yuzuru hummed and smiled with the same sigh: "The future of Konoha's new generation has grown up. It seems that in a few years, I can prepare for retirement."

"I don't think they will be able to match Yuzuru-sama in a few years." Hinata Xun poured cold water on him, but Hinata Yuzuru smiled leisurely and glanced at her.

"Then, otherwise, why don't you retire?"

As he spoke, Hinata Kaoru shook her head repeatedly. She said with an expression that said, "Konoha can't always rely on Yuzuru-sama."

Hinata Yuzuru chuckled twice, but got down to business.

"How is the situation with the Daimyos of the Fire Country?"

"According to the intelligence sent by the Root, the other party is now having fun and drinking every day, and all state affairs have been handed over to their subordinates to handle."

Hinata Xun said this, but his eyes turned cold, and he said sharply: "But judging from his observations over the years, this person seems gentle and weak, but in fact he is scheming. Lord Yuzuru, we must be careful, he is just showing weakness."

"It doesn't matter, as long as he is willing to agree to our conditions and cooperate." Hinata Yuzuru didn't care at all.

In this ninja world, strength is king. No matter how cunning or scheming you are, you cannot withstand a Chibaku Tensei or Infinite Tsukuyomi.

No matter what the Fire Nation Daimyo is thinking, Konoha's rise is unstoppable. He has dragged Konoha onto the track of rapid development. Even if he steps down immediately at this moment, Konoha will not be able to stop. It can only be pushed by inertia and go one way to the end.

The Daimyo of the Land of Fire is willing to cooperate. Just like Neon in the future, it would not be a bad idea to give him an empty title and raise him as a mascot.

However, Hinata Yuzuru thought that the position of daimyo would end with him.

He did not hope that other daimyo of the Land of Fire would appear in the future.

When he reaches the age of seventy or eighty, make a big movie about him called "The Last Daimyo" and he will be buried with honor.

Don't wait until someone looks at the Daimyo's title in a few decades and is disgusting internally.

Otherwise, don’t do it. If you want to do it, then do it.

Hyuga Yuzuru pondered and pondered, and after a long time, he knocked on the table and said calmly: "This time it will be you, me, and Izumi who will set off on the trip, but you must leave at least five days in the schedule."

He stood up, looked at the map of the Fire Country on the wall, reached out his hand, pointed at several important towns, drew a few circles around them, then stared at the Konoha plate for a long time and added a few more circles.

"Konoha will grow even bigger."

Hyuga Yuzuru said categorically: "One Konoha village and one or two newly built Konoha towns are completely insufficient to meet the needs of Konoha's rapid development today.

The villagers attracted within the Fire Country do not have the problem of acclimatization as immigrants. We need to be free and take advantage of the fact that other ninja villages are busy with changes now, to take the lead, seize the land, and stabilize the market.

Only with a stronger base can we gain an advantage in future battles with them."

Hinata Yuzuru paused on the map for a moment and said, "Tell me, if I want the Land of Fire to give Konoha a few towns, will he agree?"

Hinata Xun was not surprised at his ambition at all. Hearing this, she just smiled twice.

"What will Yuzuru-sama do if you disagree?"

Hinata Kaoru looked at his face curiously.

She doesn't care about the village, she doesn't care about the Land of Fire. The so-called Daimyo or Hokage are meaningless to her.

Hinata Kaoru only cares about what Hinata Yuzuru wants to do.

Hinata Yuzuru clasped his hands in front of him, staring at the map without saying a word for a long time. After a long time, he turned his head and saw Hinata Kaoru. The two looked at each other, saying nothing, but they understood each other tacitly and smiled faintly.

beat!
(End of this chapter)