Ninja World: I'm really a support-type ninja

“…I agreed.”

After thinking it over, Hagoromo Otsutsuki agreed.

There was nothing that could be done if he didn't agree; Akira Hatake was completely unyielding, and neither gentle persuasion nor forceful tactics worked.

Just as Akira Hatake said, if Hagoromo Otsutsuki still had a physical body, then Akira would still be somewhat afraid of him.

However, even though Otsutsuki Hagoromo in his soul form could unleash Six Paths level power, his strength would be greatly reduced.

Hagoromo Otsutsuki wasn't confident he could defeat Akira Hatake, nor was he confident he could subdue him in the shortest time.

Moreover, once the two start fighting, it will be a fight to the death, and the safety of Indra and Asura will naturally be at risk.

Hatake Akira's unintentional move struck at Otsutsuki Hagoromo's weak point, which is why Otsutsuki Hagoromo so easily agreed to the bet between the two.

"Okay, it's a deal then."

Akira Hatake breathed a sigh of relief, and after the two reached an agreement, Hagoromo Otsutsuki quickly returned to the Pure Land and continued to be a shut-in.

Moreover, after Hagoromo Otsutsuki left, the flow of time around him returned to normal.

Somewhat alarmed by Hagoromo Otsutsuki's power over time, Akira Hatake pondered for a moment and then forgot about Hagoromo's abilities.

"You've really gone to great lengths for your two sons."

Then, Akira Hatake muttered to himself, "But you, as a father, clearly don't know how to educate your two sons."

“Since I promised not to harm Indra and Asura, it’s not a problem for me to teach them a lesson for you, and there might even be some unexpected benefits.”

Turning his wheelchair, Akira Hatake left the Ninja Academy and headed straight for the home of Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki.

Akira Hatake rarely visited Naruto since he was born.

However, there's no time like the present, so Akira Hatake decided to visit Kushina Uzumaki, who was at home taking care of her child, and also to see what the Ashura chakra hidden within Naruto looked like.

Chapter 315 Naruto Uzumaki, still a baby.

Minato Namikaze is currently the most outstanding person in Konoha, without exception.

He was the Fourth Hokage of Konoha. His wife, Kushina Uzumaki, was a stunning beauty. Although she had a bad temper, she gave birth to a son for him.

Although the son ultimately decided to take his mother's surname, it is undeniable that the surname Whirlpool carries far more weight than the surname Wave Wind.

Naruto Uzumaki was born with a head start in life.

This is a good thing. Minato Namikaze is so happy that he can't stop smiling every day. He has even stopped paying attention to his heavy administrative duties these past few days.

Minato Namikaze usually finishes his administrative work around 8 or 9 pm, and occasionally he works overtime, so he doesn't get home until late at night.

However, ever since Naruto was born, Minato Namikaze has learned to delegate authority, handing over some less important administrative matters to Shikaku Nara.

During Hiruzen Sarutobi's rebellion, Shikaku Nara's handling of the situation pleased Minato Namikaze, and he gradually gained Minato's acceptance and trust.

Actually, Minato Namikaze wasn't without other options, but Akira Hatake's personality wouldn't allow him to be used by Minato for nothing.

Even if there were benefits, Akira Hatake wouldn't be willing to do it.

Those people that Akira Hatake hoped for have all grown up, so he can sit back and enjoy their achievements. It's clearly not in his nature to struggle like before.

Minato Namikaze returned home early tonight, and Akira Hatake also paid him a visit without ceremony.

Empty-handed, it's obvious that Hatake is just here to freeload.

Minato Namikaze was naturally unperturbed, as was Kushina Uzumaki.

Before giving birth to Naruto, the couple had witnessed how devoted Akira Hatake was, and they were naturally grateful to him.

"Ming, please have a seat. The food will be ready in a bit."

Minato Namikaze hadn't expected Akira Hatake to visit, and the food preparation was clearly insufficient. He poked his head out of the kitchen to greet him, then continued to work diligently in the kitchen.

Minato Namikaze's image as a good family man is already well-known, so Akira Hatake is not surprised at all.

He just loves his wife; how can you say others aren't good enough?

Instead of sitting on the sofa, Akira Hatake moved closer to Kushina Uzumaki and reached out to tease Naruto.

Naruto, this child, has never been shy since he was little, and his smile is as gentle and sunny as Minato Namikaze's.

"Akira, you seem to really like Naruto."

Kushina Uzumaki smiled. "Do you want to hug him?"

"Master's wife, may I?"

Akira Hatake was overjoyed. He had never held a baby before, even in his previous life. This was not only novel to him, but also made him a little nervous.

There's an art to holding a baby; a moment of carelessness could cause irreversible damage to a baby whose body is not yet fully developed.

"Why not?"

Kushina Uzumaki carefully handed the swaddled Naruto to Akira Hatake, constantly correcting his clumsy and incorrect baby-holding techniques.

"Right, that is it."

After several corrections, Hatake Akira's posture in holding the baby was already quite standard, and Uzumaki Naruto, lying in his arms, smiled foolishly at him.

"Hey, call me uncle."

Akira Hatake couldn't help but say something to Naruto, which made Kushina Uzumaki burst into laughter.

"Naruto is not even a month old yet, so he can't speak."

"And even if Naruto can speak, he should call his mother first."

As Kushina spoke, she reached out and took Naruto from Akira Hatake's arms, officially ending Akira Hatake's brief experience of holding the baby.

However, while holding Naruto in his arms, Akira Hatake still checked Naruto's body as quickly as possible.

Ashura's reincarnation chakra still appeared in Naruto's body, but the consciousness contained within it was still dormant and would not affect Naruto's future growth.

With his agreement with Hagoromo Otsutsuki in place, Akira Hatake only investigated briefly before stopping; he wouldn't provoke Hagoromo Otsutsuki at this time.

Fortunately, Ashura's consciousness had not yet awakened, otherwise Akira Hatake would have definitely risked provoking Hagoromo Otsutsuki to suppress Ashura's consciousness again.

Naruto, it's better not to live like you used to.

With Akira Hatake and his team saving the future ninja world, Naruto won't have to be the chosen one of the world anymore. He can have a happy childhood and experience a wonderful life, which is enough for him.

With that in mind, Akira Hatake didn't linger in the living room and wheeled himself into the kitchen.

Akira Hatake always felt somewhat uncomfortable being with Kushina Uzumaki after she gave birth.

It wasn't that he had dirty thoughts, but Kushina Uzumaki, who was breastfeeding, had a rather domineering figure. Even if she couldn't compare to Tsunade, she was still about two-thirds the size of Tsunade.

Moreover, he smelled like milk, which made Akira Hatake, who was in the rapid development stage, feel unbearable.

Whether it's to avoid suspicion or to keep things quiet, Akira Hatake won't randomly gravitate towards Kushina Uzumaki when Minato Namikaze isn't around.

With Akira Hatake causing trouble from the sidelines, Minato Namikaze had no choice but to become another saury.

The master and apprentice busied themselves in the kitchen for a while, and soon a table full of dishes was served.

The meal was enjoyed by everyone, and Naruto Uzumaki didn't make a fuss. Instead, he lay quietly in the baby cradle, blinking his eyes as he looked at the outside world.

After the meal, Akira Hatake became the laborer again, following Minato Namikaze to the kitchen to wash the dishes.

Dinner took nearly two hours, and Akira Hatake finally had a moment to relax and have a proper chat with Minato Namikaze.

The two went up to the second-floor balcony, looked at the Hokage Rock in the distance, and chatted casually.

"Teacher, what have you thought about Naruto's eyes?"

After chatting for a while, Akira Hatake finally brought up a question.

When Akira Hatake and Minato Namikaze obtained Madara Uchiha's Rinnegan, their original intention was to transplant the Rinnegan to Naruto.

It was seen as paving the way for Naruto's future, and neither of them had any objections.

However, as Orochimaru's cloning technology became more and more advanced, the two men's thoughts gradually changed.

Simply transplanting someone else's Rinnegan into Naruto would allow him to rise to the top in one fell swoop, but he would also be hampered by those Rinnegan.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Naruto's final combat strength will likely be only slightly stronger than Nagato's.

However, it would be quite difficult to become even stronger, or to reach the level of the Six Paths.

However, Orochimaru's already well-developed cloning technology is different. He can combine Naruto's bloodline with that of the Uchiha, thereby cultivating a pair of unawakened Sharingan eyes that belong to Naruto himself.

"Ming, do you think Orochimaru's techniques are reliable?"

"I haven't tried it myself, but Orochimaru's three clones during his fight against Hiruzen Sarutobi already illustrate the point."

"Since you agree, I have no objection."

Looking back at Naruto Uzumaki, Minato Namikaze gave an embarrassed smile. "I don't have much left for Naruto. I made this decision for him without his consent, and I don't know what the future holds..."

"Will Naruto blame me?"

"It shouldn't be like that," Hatake Akira reassured Namikaze Minato. "Just think of it as paving the way for Naruto, and also for the future of the ninja world."

"Ming, did you divine something again?"

Minato Namikaze looked at Akira Hatake very seriously. As long as Akira Hatake uttered the word "future," Minato Namikaze would be absolutely certain that Akira Hatake knew something.

Has the future of the ninja world changed again?

Chapter 316 evokes a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, deep emotion/reflection).

In the field of research, the person Akira Hatake admires most is Orochimaru.

His replication technology was far more advanced than the cloning technology that Akira Hatake had in mind.

Although it's unfair to Naruto to arrange his life without his consent, many people would rather have their lives arranged like Naruto's than even dream of it.

At the window, after discussing Naruto with Minato Namikaze, Akira Hatake turned to talk about the future of the ninja world.

To reiterate, only through unification can the future of the ninja world become bright, and this is a point that Akira Hatake has never considered changing.

After so many years of influence, Minato Namikaze will naturally stand firmly on Akira Hatake's side.

However, Minato Namikaze still had a strong curiosity about what the future of the ninja world would hold.

This is human nature; no one can resist the temptation brought by foresight.