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Chapter 86 A Day in Konoha Under the Sun

July 7th, Konoha Year 60 | Weather: Sunny (probably) | The sun is shining in Konoha.
[8:00 AM - Konoha Celestial Movement Observation Report]

The sun, honest and unassuming, peeks out from the east.

The sun of Konoha?
Ah! Today, this old man is being capricious and has decided to rise slowly from the steaming hot spring pool—accompanied by two humanoid sloth pendants.

【AM 9:00 - Diplomatic Situation: Konoha Hot Spring Summit Forum】

In the VIP lounge of the hot spring, Naruto Uzumaki warmly meets the king of lateness, the veteran fan of Liu Bei's novels (just kidding!), and the elite Jonin instructor—Kakashi Hatake!

Both sides reached several important consensuses in a warm and constructive atmosphere!
The talks were fruitful, and both the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves immensely!
After the meeting, Kakashi-sensei took away Sasuke (human-shaped key-seeker) and Sakura (sage VIP member) and led them into special training.

Only Naruto Uzumaki, the sun of Konoha, who was about to usher in a new era of "Wood Release + Flying Thunder God"!
【AM 10:00】

The Ninja World Daily's Konoha Temporary Headquarters - Top Star Naruto Uzumaki Special.

Naruto Uzumaki, with his legs crossed, adopted a boss-like posture: "Daipai, your KPIs are pretty good lately."

Uchiha Rokutsubo (crossed out), Doma Taihei rubbed his hands together in a fawning manner, his smile obsequious: "It's all thanks to your unparalleled power, boss! As soon as your stunning photo was published, the special issue of 'Focus on the Chunin Exams of Konoha' sold like hotcakes!"

The girls practically blew the newsstand apart; they almost got into a fight over your photo!

Naruto sighed, momentarily channeling his inner actor.

"Sigh, as the rising sun of the ninja world, for the sustainable development of the newspaper and to spread our influence throughout the world, I have no choice but to make a sacrifice and personally take some photos!"

Of course, the 15 taels of silver was also a legitimate source.

[Operation Codename: "Pretending to be a Man" Special Project!]

finally:
A stunningly beautiful 30-photo album has been created!

Title Preview: Cover Star of the Inaugural Issue of "Pretending to be a Man"—The God-like Face: Naruto Uzumaki!

【AM 11:50】

"Overtime meal" time!
Naruto Uzumaki enjoyed a "simple, plain, and pure" work lunch: a super deluxe version of tonkotsu ramen with three servings of char siu, two onsen eggs, and a mountain of seaweed and bamboo shoots!
【PM 13:05】

The annual "Filial Piety Project" has been launched!
Naruto Uzumaki, the Sun of Konoha, personally visited the Konoha Village Central Bookstore.

Objective: To snap up the newly released super bestseller – *Romance of the Five Kingdoms*.

Naruto mingled among the excited crowd, diligently "queuing," while his clone had actually prepared a limited-edition autographed copy backstage.

The moment he got the book, his alter ego, Daihei Doma, frantically pressed the shutter button, resulting in a close-up shot.

Ahem, the book is for Kakashi.

Respectful of teachers and elders persona +1.

The next issue of the *Ninja World Daily* will have the following headline on its front page and in the "Pretending to be a Man" section: "Konoha's Genius is So Humble! A Top Star in Public, a Caring Student in Private, Buying His Mentor's Favorite Items!"

The glorious image of "Naruto Uzumaki of Konoha, who respects his teachers and is humble and polite" was spread to every corner of the ninja world through "Pretending to be a Man" and "Ninja World Daily"!
Naruto Uzumaki is such a filial son!
【PM 14:05】- "Konoha Sun's Busy Daily Life"

Naruto Uzumaki, halfway through a yawn, once again reviewed his clones' "weekly report":
1. Grass Kingdom Construction Progress: New type of cement has arrived, and all city construction blueprints are ready! Infrastructure powerhouse, let's get started!
(Intelligence Note: "Full power!" - The branch is full of energy and determined to turn the Land of Grass into a 'concrete paradise'!)
2. Water Kingdom "Water Shadow Clash" Progress Bar:

The Water Country Observer is going crazy: The whole nation is clamoring for Zabuza Momochi to return as the Mizukage!
Lord Zabuza declares: The will of the people is ours! We are ready to contribute our utmost to the prosperity and strength of the Land of Water!
(Intelligence note: "The grand rebellion is about to begin!")
3. Hmm? This intelligence report is highlighted and bolded?

Shimura Danzo launches another surprise attack on our core business – the "Xiongshi Xiaoyao Wan Flagship Store"!
Event Description: The old man dispatched his "Root Card Henchmen Team" to nearly imprison our outstanding store manager "Xiongfengshan" in Konoha prison on the grounds of "suspected tax evasion and false advertising"!
Ultimately, this forced the store to temporarily close!
Naruto put down the intelligence report, his expression serious: "Xiongfeng Mountain! Come before me immediately! Give the Chairman a detailed report on the harassment by that bandaged old man!"

[PM 14:10] - Victim Store Manager's Tearful Accusation

Xiongfengshan, with snot and tears streaming down his face, cried out: "Boss! Shimura Danzo is a terrible person! Relying on the title of 'Hokage's assistant,' Root is just his personal henchman!"

This time they came straight to our door, under the guise of 'sharing technology for Konoha,' but in reality they're blatantly stealing our life-saving formula for Xiaoyao Pill! They even threatened to shut us down! Our shop is forced to close!" At this moment, Naruto was also analyzing Shimura Danzo's photos and information.

This is an old man who is about the same age as the Third Hokage, and is said to be the Third Hokage's classmate.

Like Kakashi, he has one eye, while the other is wrapped in bandages.

I wonder if what's wrapped up underneath is the same Sharingan as Kakashi's.

One arm, and the other arm was also wrapped in bandages; you couldn't have Sharingan wrapped around your arm too, could you?

"Tsk tsk, look at that face covered in scars and his limbs missing, he really does look like a senior who devoted himself to Konoha."

Naruto's eyes narrowed: "However, no matter how old your merits are, you can't steal my 'Xiongshi Xiaoyao Wan's' lifeblood!"

"Fengshan! You've endured so much hardship and humiliation; you've had a tough time as the shopkeeper!"

As for this old man with bandages, Danzo...

Naruto stroked his chin, revealing a benevolent smile: "No rush, let's play around with him for a bit, and have someone investigate him! I want to see if this 'loyal retainer of Konoha' has any 'little surprises' up his sleeve?"

[15:30 PM] - "Konoha Sun's Glorious Commercial Moment"

Naruto Uzumaki arrived at Lao Gan Die Fast Food Restaurant in a dazzling display of his talent to guide the work and signed a sky-high endorsement deal, with the endorsement fee being a "trivial" 100 million taels!

With the Ninja World Daily's enthusiastic promotion, the positive image of "Konoha's Sun" is beginning to take shape!

Results? Exceptionally exceptional!
Walking through the village, I was surprised to hear fans screaming "Naruto-sama~~~!"

It's not just little kids and their peers who are fans.

Even Sister Hua changed her tune and praised, "This little rascal has become a big star!"

Huang Bo wasn't lying to me: Now that you're famous, everyone around you is a good person.

What if you become powerful?

The "good guy" facade of those around them was simply welded onto their faces!

【PM 18:20】

After a long day of hard work, Master Ming finally embarked on his journey home in the twilight.

We arrived at the hot spring area.
"Ok?"

Naruto spotted a white-haired, lewd man crouching against the wall ahead! He was in an extremely professional position, peering through the gap to conduct "human body art observation," while making suspicious "hehehe~ Sugoi~" surround sound effects.

It's not right to do this in broad daylight, but at sunset, how could there be such a lecherous thief?
I, Naruto Uzumaki, the nemesis of Konoha's evil, here to report!
"Hey! What kind of lecherous thief are you? Take this righteous flying kick!"

Duang——!
Naruto's seemingly "bratty kid venting his anger" kick actually contained a tiny bit of precise skill and a tiny bit of chakra control!
The white-haired man only had time for a fleeting glance to see a blond little kid before he was precisely guided like a cannonball and crashed into the hot spring bath with a "plop"!

"Aaaaaah—There's a pervert!!!"

"kill him!!!"

The women's bathhouse instantly transformed into a battlefield! Water splashed and screams flew everywhere, fists and towels mingled in a cacophony!
The scene was extremely harmonious for a time.

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