Witty Naruto Life

Chapter 248 The Attitudes of All Parties Towards Naruto (4K)

"A just came on like that, and it's making my ears really itchy..." Naruto blinked and shook his head at her.

"No, no, I think it's fine."

"Tch, if I don't want to go on a date, fine."

"No, you were too close just now..."

"Cough cough!"

The two snapped out of their daze and, seeing Tsunade's slightly angry expression, turned their heads away in unison.

"...Please be mindful of your image on the way. You represent not only yourselves, but also the face of Konoha."

After saying that, she muttered under her breath, "They have to flirt like this now, I don't know what young people are thinking these days..."

Naru and Sakura exchanged a glance, then silently agreed to remain silent.

It seems that ever since their official announcement, people at the Naruto Building have been discussing it from time to time, seemingly enjoying the process of gossiping.

Now even Tsunade's gaze towards Naruto has started to become somewhat strange.

But I can understand, after all, Sakura is her beloved student, and Naruto is a junior she values, so this feeling is very special.

The three greeted the advisors and high-ranking members of the Anbu and then left Konoha.

Destination: The Land of Iron.

……

at the same time,

Sand Hidden Village.

Meeting hall.

A group of high-ranking members of the Sand Village, including Gaara, gathered here.

In the center sat an elderly woman, who would occasionally glance around at everyone, her eyes gleaming with a sharp light.

A man wearing a turban said, "...The next item on the agenda, the Five Kage Summit, will be held in the Land of Iron. Does anyone have any reminders?"

Everyone was talking at once, but the debate kept circling back to the attitude of sharing intelligence.

"The Akatsuki organization has Chiyo's grandson, Sasori of the Red Sand. If we reveal his information, wouldn't that expose the weakness of our Sand Village puppeteers to everyone?"

"...But Sasori is already dead, and Konoha has no reason to release the information."

"That being said, Iwagakure and Kirigakure will certainly not agree. They will most likely demand equal treatment, as this is the only way to maximize their interests."

Whether information about deceased Akatsuki members should be released will also be one of the focal points of debate at this meeting.

For Kirigakure, which is known for producing rogue ninja, this was something they were eager to do, but objectively it damaged the interests of Sunagakure.

Chiyo stared at everyone, then suddenly tapped the table with her finger.

A sudden silence fell over the surroundings.

This veteran who had fought on the battlefield, a highly respected elder, had a voice that carried even more weight than Gaara's.

"The information regarding Scorpion is not the focus; we will only release information selectively."

She changed the subject, staring at Gaara and said, "The key point is that Sunagakure is inclined to agree this time. I'm curious whether this agreement includes Naruto's opinion?"

Even before she recovered, Chiyo opposed Gaara and Naruto's excessive interaction, and even though Naruto had been kind to her, she would not give in to Naruto on matters of principle.

I just admire this young man in private.

This statement caused everyone to turn to look at Gaara, who calmly replied:

"Everyone knows that I am the Jinchūriki of the One-Tailed Beast. To preserve this power, I must strike Akatsuki with full force."

“Interesting. I think I’ve heard this ‘heavy punch’ phrase in Naruto’s speech before.” Chiyo narrowed her eyes.

Background: A few years ago, Naruto made public speeches in some places in order to promote the humanistic philosophy.

“Lady Chiyo, you are being too sensitive,” Gaara said calmly, his demeanor exuding elegance.

"This is just a statement that fits the context. For example, if a certain ninja village produces high-quality ninja tools, I might use them, but that doesn't mean I've betrayed my principles."

Many people nodded slowly after hearing this, indicating their agreement. This was the prestige Gaara had gained from his long-standing presence in the political arena.

“But you should know that any statement can have an impact on people’s hearts,” Chiyo said slowly.

"Naruto Uzumaki is extremely skilled at public speaking, his speeches are very persuasive, and he's also a master of psychology. Are you sure you haven't been influenced by him?"

Chiyo's attitude still resonates in Sunagakure to this day. Compared to Akatsuki, who is far away, they are more afraid of Naruto Uzumaki, who is right in front of them.

Gaara was silent for a moment, then said, "Lord Chiyo, this matter is being argued about without any result. Why don't you tell me what I can do?"

Chiyo smiled slightly, having achieved her goal, and said leisurely, "In this meeting, you will replace Kankuro with me."

"Let me go with you to meet Naruto Uzumaki."

……

the other side.

Yunyin Village.

Raikage's office.

The Fourth Raikage, A, sat imposingly at his desk, intently studying the letter before him.

He usually appears carefree and easygoing, but he is extremely meticulous when it comes to matters that affect his own interests.

This was especially true since it involved his sworn brother, Kirabi.

"Lord Raikage, have you decided how to respond?" his slender secretary asked softly.

“Hmm…” Ai exhaled a breath of stale air and said in a deep voice, “I still don’t believe that Konoha would share information so easily. There is most likely a trap here.”

"But being able to learn about other ninja villages should be more beneficial than harmful to us," the secretary said.

“You don’t understand. If someone else had said that, I might have believed it,”

Ai snorted and continued, "But if that guy named Naruto Uzumaki said it, I wouldn't believe a single punctuation mark!"

After saying that, he slammed his fist on the table, making the slightly fragile wooden table vibrate with a loud "bang".

He had heard of this ninja who promoted psychological therapy several years ago, and he had also heard a lot about Naruto's deeds since then.

His years of experience as a politician made him realize that although this person was young, his cunning and skill far surpassed those of ordinary politicians.

Therefore, he was more wary than trusting of Naruto.

At this moment, he glanced at the time on the wall and frowned slightly: "Why haven't Darui and Xi arrived yet?"

"They should be on their way..."

Just then, a voice came from the doorway: "Sorry we're late..."

Darui, scratching his head, and the blond-haired Xi arrived at the door. Ai looked at them, his eyes gleaming:

"Perfect timing! Listen to me, when we get to the Land of Iron, let's give that Konoha brat a good beating first!"

"Konoha kid... is it that Naruto Uzumaki?" Hi asked, resting his chin on his hand, while Darui looked somewhat listless.
"What a show of force! It felt really uninspiring..."

"That guy, I remember him being pretty strong, fighting someone like that would be troublesome..."

"Darui!" Xi shouted angrily from the side, "How could you boost someone else's morale!"

He was very dissatisfied with this white-haired man who habitually gave up.

"But I'm stating the truth. The latest intelligence just said that he defeated a member of Akatsuki..."

"Enough!" Ai looked at the two of them, and from who-knows-where raised a dumbbell in one hand: "If he's really as strong as he says, then go ahead and test your strength against me!"

Besides teaching Konoha a lesson and testing their strength, Ai also had his own personal motives.

He fought alongside Killer Bee against Konoha's Yellow Flash in his early years, a battle that ironically paved the way for Minato Namikaze's rise to fame. Upon learning that Naruto Uzumaki was the next Yellow Flash, A felt an irrepressible surge of excitement deep within him.

He couldn't wait to fight this young generation of Konoha and prove that he was still as good as ever.

"Now that we're ready, let's set off! Follow me!"

"boom!!"

Ai smashed through the glass and rushed outside.

Darui scratched his head again: "Sorry to trouble you to clean up in time..." Then, as if remembering something, he asked:

"By the way, will Lord Killer Bee be traveling with Lord Raikage this time?"

The secretary shook his head.

"Lord Raikage believes this might be a trap set by Konoha. He also said that Kumogakure has survived for so many years, how could they possibly be afraid of a mere Akatsuki organization?"

This cannot be entirely blamed on the Raikage; it was his long-standing ingrained mindset that prevented him from taking the Akatsuki organization seriously.

Perhaps only when he truly pays the price will he realize his mistake.

……

the other side.

Kirigakure Village.

Mei Terumi, the Fifth Mizukage with emerald green eyes and long, wavy, reddish-brown hair, and her two guards traveled from the dense forest to the Land of Iron.

Chojuro and Ao, a pair that existed in the original work, also developed a strong interest in Naruto Uzumaki at this time.

Although it was a relatively isolated village of blood mist, Naruto Uzumaki's name still resonated far and wide, profoundly influencing Kirigakure's subsequent decisions.

"I'm really curious about what he looks like, that guy named Naruto Uzumaki." Chojuro's shy voice came from the woods.

Qing glanced at him sideways: "Just a little kid, not worth a second thought."

While acknowledging Naruto's strength, Ao did not agree with Naruto's thoughts and ideals.

They say that ninjas were human beings before they became ninjas, and that their emotions and desires should be respected.

That's incredibly unprofessional.

He further thought that this might just be Naruto's excuse, and his real purpose was to weaken the power of other countries' ninja villages.

Chojuro retorted, "But Naruto Uzumaki is very young, and he should be among the most promising in the entire ninja world, right?"

Mei Terumi chuckled lightly: "I don't think Chojuro is any weaker than Naruto."

These slightly indulgent words made Chojuro feel elated, and he scratched his head with a simple, honest smile.

She was always gentle with Chojuro. Of course, if Naruto were in front of her, he might suggest that Mei Terumi establish a "Bragging Cult" in the ninja world.

"Even if Lord Mizukage says so, you absolutely cannot let your guard down," Qing said sternly. "Don't embarrass yourself in front of everyone..."

However, Aoichi's earnest words were misinterpreted by Terumi Mei.

"We must not let our guard down" sounds like "I can't get married"... I can't get married, and then I'll "lose face" in front of everyone...

Mei Terumi's expression grew increasingly gloomy, and she finally patted his shoulder gently.

"Stop talking..." Mei Terumi looked at him and uttered a terrifying threat:
"...Or I'll kill you!"

Qing was dumbfounded and completely stunned.

……

the other side.

Above Tsuchikaku Village.

Three figures flew high in the sky.

One figure was short, one figure was slender, and one figure was stout.

It was none other than the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, and his two bodyguards.

Just then, a young woman's voice came from the air: "Old man, why don't we just force him to tell us where Deidara is?"

Onoki glanced at his apprentice and said irritably, "I'm not even planning to agree to Konoha's request, so how am I supposed to get information out of Deidara?"

The person he was talking to was Deidara's junior sister, named Kurotsuchi, who was actually the long-legged girl who would become the next Tsuchikage.

"But the people from Konoha who are participating in the negotiations this time should be quite young, right?" Kurotsuchi chuckled. "Hey, old man, why don't you try threatening him with your Dust Release?"

She doesn't know Naruto very well, but she is confident and enthusiastic, and is not afraid of any challenges from outside.

Their attitude towards Naruto was more curious than hostile.

“But that guy is said to be very strong,” said the senior disciple Akatsuchi in a deep voice. “He seems to have really angered Deidara, didn’t he?”

Onoki snorted coldly: "That Deidara brat only knows how to embarrass us! I'll find an opportunity to personally clean house after this meeting."

“Yes, yes, yes,” Heitu said leisurely.

The three increased their flight speed further, and after a moment of silence, Hei Tu spoke again:
"But old man..."

"Can't you be a little more polite?" Ohnoki replied impatiently.

"I mean, what are you going to do if the news about Uchiha Madara is true?" Kurotsuchi asked with a grin.

"If it's true, then I'll fight him."

Onoki had not forgotten the humiliation of that year, and no matter how scared he was, he would never show the slightest weakness on the surface.

The answer is to go all out.

Kurotsuchi: "...You should think about how to deal with Naruto Uzumaki. It's said that he's particularly eloquent, and an old man like you can't easily handle him."

Onoki: "The future belongs to you young people, but for now, you should come with me and gain some experience first."

Kurotsuchi is a user of the Lava Release bloodline limit, but not as overpowered as Dust Release; currently, she can only be considered average in strength.

But this ignited Hei Tu's competitive spirit.

"Hey, how about I go and have a go at that guy named Naruto?"

Akatsuchi frowned: "It's best not to. He's an important figure in Konoha. If he gets injured, it won't be easy to explain to the Hokage."

"He's not very strong, and besides, I won't go all out against him."

"Hehe," Onoki suddenly laughed, "Do you think there are many people who share your idea?"

Hei Tu was taken aback for a moment, then laughed along: "There should be a lot, right?"

“That’s natural,” Onoki said slowly. “Naruto Uzumaki’s record is so dazzling that there must be countless juniors like you who want to challenge him.”

"You might not even get a chance to win before he's completely defeated."

Hei Tu listened thoughtfully: "If that's really the case, then it would be too boring."

……

"Ahei! Ahei! Ahei!"

Naruto sneezed several times in a row, drawing the attention of Tsunade and Sakura.

"It's nothing..." Naruto waved his hands repeatedly: "Too many people are thinking about me."

There was a hint of helplessness in his words.

"Wow, our Naruto has become a big star!" Sakura narrowed her eyes and started to make sarcastic remarks.

Naruto was a bit overwhelmed after hearing this: "Are all the girls in your relationships like this?"

(End of this chapter)