I unleashed a Hundred Demons Parade in the Ninja World

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Even a kid who hasn’t officially graduated from the Ninja Academy and is even carrying a powerful seal on his body could easily steal the [Book of Sealing], which must never be passed on to outsiders!

Moreover, it's the genuine [Book of Seals]!!

The remaining events were entirely up to the authorities to decide.

Mizuki, blinded by greed and easily manipulated by Orochimaru; Iruka Umino, fiercely protective of his own, always maintaining a kind and remorseful heart; and Naruto Uzumaki, who, without doing anything, finds himself on the opposite side of the entire village.

The final outcome of this incident,

Mizuki, harboring ulterior motives, was killed, Naruto and Iruka's bond strengthened, and the ordinary ninjas' disgust for this little Nine-Tails intensified once again.

After all, whatever the reason or excuse.

It is an indisputable fact that Naruto Uzumaki stole the Scroll of Seals, and every ninja is well aware of the Scroll of Seals' importance to the entire Hidden Leaf Village and its terrifying power.

Therefore, this stain cannot be washed away.

At least on a deeper level, most ninjas would initially label this little guy as dangerous and uncertain.

Don't use excuses like this being due to Mizuki's instigation or Naruto's young age.

Because a ninja must have independent judgment and a strong sense of right and wrong, let alone the unruly Nine-Tails who has long been despised and rejected by people to the core.

Moreover, there have been precedents for such a definitive conclusion.

Wasn't the former White Fang of Konoha who chose to abandon his mission to save his comrades, only to end his life amidst endless accusations and insults?

Therefore, under the heavy pressure of public opinion, sometimes the process really doesn't matter.

People only want to see what they want to see, or what they believe to be the outcome.

After the incident,

Naruto Uzumaki, who already lacks a sense of belonging in the village, will face even greater hostility and exclusion.

And the only person he could rely on, depend on, and find some precious tenderness in was Umino Iruka, who burned with a fiery will.

of course,

There is a possibility that this situation can be resolved, and the solution is quite simple.

All that's needed is for that white-haired old man to step forward and say that Naruto Uzumaki isn't some incarnation of the Nine-Tailed Fox, but just an ordinary child, and that this whole incident was orchestrated and manipulated by Mizuki.

But would that old fox choose to do that, and is he even capable of doing so?

will not!

impossible!

There's only one reason: it's too late.

If he had chosen to do this from the beginning, then everything could still be salvaged, and there would have been a possibility of changing the situation.

In return, what he lost was the identity of being the only person Naruto Uzumaki could trust and rely on.

But if such a thing were to be officially announced now,

What it will lose is the trust of all the residents, as well as the hostility from the Nine-Tailed Fox.

Therefore, at this moment, he can only choose to continue down the wrong path!

As for the two elite Anbu members who were lurking and monitoring Naruto Uzumaki, the reason why they haven't made a move yet is obvious:

This is to make this unscripted and unrehearsed drama about the real teacher-student relationship more authentic and profound.

After all, that old fox can even use something like the Book of Sealing as bait, so what's a little injury to the clan's ninjas?

Unfortunately, this script, which should have unfolded naturally and logically, took a slight detour:

He is back.

That's why the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, went to such extremes by dispatching a large number of Anbu members, hoping to end this farce hastily once he made contact with the enemy.

The reason why they didn't directly send a signal to the two elite Anbu members who stayed behind with Naruto Uzumaki is also understandable.

Perhaps out of fear of being discovered, they acted too hastily, causing this long-planned farce to end in a dismal failure.

However, that old fox ultimately underestimated its power and the decisions it made.

Five years have passed.

He was no longer the timid clan leader who hesitated before doing anything, but an avenger who was always ready to rebel!

.........

It was like an evening breeze, carrying sand and dust that got into my eyes.

Naruto Uzumaki, who was frantically fleeing in a certain direction, suddenly found his vision blurred and a slender figure appeared in his path.

His face was devoid of any discernible emotion, like a calm, windless lake.

His clothes were spotless, and the navy blue fabric and the highly symbolic patterns created a strong visual impact.

He stood alone atop the giant tree, his straight back resembling a vigorous pine tree, while the ninja sword on his back added to his aloof and unapproachable demeanor.

"U...Uchiha..."

Upon seeing the boy who had quietly appeared in his field of vision, Naruto Uzumaki abruptly stopped his escape and couldn't help but call out to him.

That's right, the place he was trying to escape to was the territory of the tribe in front of him.

Because she wanted to ask the other person in a low voice why they hadn't been to that ramen shop again.

Is the ramen bad?

Or do you not want to see yourself again?

This obsessive madness made him forget the threat coming from behind him for a moment!

But just as the little guy was about to utter the name of the person in his sight, that ferocious mockery echoed clearly in his ears again.

Even Uchiha Ara, whom you often mention, harbors resentment towards you deep down!

Because his parents were also ruined by you, you evil fox spirit!

The reason they accepted you upon first meeting was probably only because you shared a similar fate and situation with that clan, which made them feel sorry for you as if you were a cat or a dog.

The Uchiha clan was in a situation where they were ostracized and ostracized by the entire village.

Naruto, who was older at the time, also knew this.

But if he could, he would prefer to have the surname Uchiha.

At least this way they would have a peaceful home, people of their own to talk to, and a patriarch who would unconditionally protect them.

Unfortunately, that's not the case.

I am merely an incarnation of the nine-tailed fox.

It was a calamity that killed countless Konoha residents.

Mizuki's words ultimately had a significant impact. Iruka-sensei's lack of rebuttal and constant apologies indirectly confirmed the matter, and the kind-looking white-haired old man also remained silent in denying the rumors.

Of course, the most important evidence is the long-standing aversion of the local residents.

He is no longer the naive child he once was.

However, most of the time, they still keep their thoughts completely to themselves.

Thinking of this, Naruto's mouth closed again, swallowing back the words he was about to utter, and his eagerness to meet them became meaningless at this moment.

I am just...

[A fox spirit.]

A voice of extreme resentment, yet utter helplessness, resounded in his heart.

Finally, they lowered their eyes, wanting to pretend they didn't know each other and just left like passersby.

But at this time,

A slightly cheerful voice reached his ears.

"Hey, long time no see."

"Uzumaki Naruto."

The feeling in that instant was like the first ray of light breaking through the darkness of the world, like the long-awaited spring finally arriving in a land frozen for thousands of miles.

The little guy raised his face in disbelief, his gaze returning to the boy not far away.

He was still calling my name.

He didn't say I was a fox spirit.

"I remember when we ate noodles together, you were only, well, you were only this little bit tall."

"You have to use both hands to climb up to sit on a stool."

Huang gestured with his own body.

But halfway through the conversation, his voice suddenly became dazed, weak, and somewhat at a loss.

[Hey, long time no see, Ara.]

I remember when we went to the eastern border, you were only about this tall.

That person,

That person had said something similar to me.

However, it's been three years.