Naruto: With maxed-out affection, I am invincible in the ninja world.

"You've never forgotten either, have you?"

"Heh... In the end, you never truly believed in me, Hiruzen!"

After saying that, Danzo laughed miserably.

He glanced back at Hiruzen, then walked toward the office door without looking back.

"Danzo!"

"I said it, I, Danzo Shimura, have a clear conscience!"

"For Konoha, and for you, Hiruzen!"

boom!

The door was slammed shut.

With a click, the door opened again.

A series of hurried footsteps echoed down the corridor, as one person chased after another, explaining something incessantly.

The footsteps gradually became disordered.

…………

The crisis of trust that occurred at the Hokage Building was unknown to Haneda, the protagonist of the incident.

He is currently having dinner with Obito, Kakashi, and the others at Ichiraku Ramen.

"It's been a long time since I've eaten at this ramen shop." Obito found a stool and sat down next to Haneda to his left.

"Haneda, speaking of which, you were fighting the Third Kazekage in the Land of Rain, right?"

"I guess so." Haneda felt a little guilty as he recalled the Third Kazekage's puppet's Magnet Release.

Despite the mutually restraining relationship between Lightning Release and Magnet Release, he was ultimately defeated.

This is clearly not Sasori's ability to control Magnet Release, but rather the Third Kazekage's own combat awareness.

The remaining fighting spirit is enough to give Haneda a hard time.

It has to be said, this is what makes the strongest Kazekage so terrifying.

But Asuma didn't witness Haneda's Lightning Release being suppressed, and he boasted loudly:

"Brother Haneda's Chidori defeated the Third Kazekage, who was known as the strongest Kazekage, in a head-on battle! Obito!"

"You'd better remember this well: my brother Haneda's Lightning Release is top-notch in the entire ninja world!"

"Those brutes from Cloud Village are nothing special!"

Haneda glanced at Asuma several times, feeling a little embarrassed by the gusts of wind, and reminded him to stop talking.

The Third Raikage and the later Fourth Raikage both possessed something...

However, Asuma mistakenly believed that Haneda was paying more attention to him because of his praise.

Then he said again:

"I've heard that the Chunin Exams are in half a month, and this time Konoha has invited all the well-known ninja villages to participate."

“The dignitaries and high-ranking officials from various countries will also be present.”

"At that time, Brother Haneda will surely shine brightly and become famous throughout the ninja world!"

When Obito heard Asuma praising Haneda like that, a smile involuntarily appeared on his face.

But then he realized that his limelight was about to be stolen, so he quickly said:

"Hmph, when the time comes, it will definitely be me, Uchiha Obito, dominating the world with my majestic double-tomoe Sharingan!"

"Brother Haneda has the Sharingan with three tomoe!" Asuma said.

“My two-tomoe Sharingan is definitely no worse than the three-tomoe one! Right, Haneda?” Obito looked at Haneda.

Before Haneda could speak, Kakashi suddenly interrupted:

"Two tomoe versus three tomoe, it's quite laughable, the bottom of the class."

"Shut up, you idiot Kakashi!"

Haneda, who had originally wanted to praise Obito a few times, heard that the two were about to start arguing again.

He quickly pressed down on Obito with his left hand and on Kakashi with his right, trying to mediate:

"Obito's double tomoe have great potential. Although he is not as good as me now, I have faith in Obito."

Lin, who had just received the miso ramen, smiled at Haneda.

Normally, it was she who would try to mediate at this time. Once Haneda arrived, Obito and Kakashi would stop arguing.

Hong, sitting to Lin's left, stole glances at Haneda, who had a gentle expression on her face.

She recalled the scene a few days earlier when Haneda covered her retreat.

Chapter 103 Returning to the clan territory and speaking with the clan chief

Unlike their usual conversations with students, Sakumo and Minato talked more about serious matters.

Sakumo asked, "Minato, are you planning to let Kakashi and the others participate in this year's Chunin Exams?"

“Of course.” Minato nodded and smiled.

"Kakashi and his team have reached the level of Chunin in terms of both skill and strength."

"The Chunin Exams are a great test."

"Sakumo-senpai will probably let Haneda and the others participate, right?"

Upon hearing this, Sakumo glanced at Haneda and smiled proudly:

"Asuma and Kurenai are still a bit lacking, but Haneda, he will definitely make a name for himself in the Chunin Exams."

"I heard from Kakashi that he really wants to have a full-fledged fight with Haneda."

"Really?" Minato was somewhat surprised, recalling Kakashi, who usually remained silent.

But thinking of the bond between Haneda and Kakashi, he couldn't help but smile.

He had heard Takakura Bunta, Haneda's teacher, mention that Kakashi and Haneda's friendship five years ago stemmed from a ninja battle.

Kakashi lost.

On one occasion, Minato asked Kakashi why he trained so hard.

Kakashi then uttered a phrase reminiscent of the vow he once made with Haneda.

He said he wouldn't lose his next match against Haneda.

Thinking of all this, Minato smiled slightly.

"Orochimaru-senpai's third team will probably participate too, but their instructor won't be coming."

Shuo Mao said, "You mean that little guy Kai? Might Guy's son?"

"Hmm." Minato nodded slightly. "I heard that Kai is only good at physical combat, but as an opponent, he is quite good."

…………

After having a meal at Ichiraku Ramen, Haneda and Obito traveled together for a while before returning to the Uchiha clan's territory.

Instead of going home immediately, he headed towards the clan chief's house.

Haneda pushed open the gate of the mansion with practiced ease and went inside.

The clan head and Fugaku were both at home, and Mikoto was also there, sitting next to Fugaku.

Seeing Fugaku and Mikoto's intimate actions, Haneda knew that Fugaku was probably only one step away from getting married.

"I'm back~"

Haneda walked into the house with light steps. After taking off his shoes, he joked:

"Mikoto is here too. I've been missing her cooking these past few days while on missions."

"When could you treat me to a meal at Brother Fugaku's place tonight?"

Mikoto didn't understand what Haneda had said for a moment.

After a few seconds, she realized that Yutian's words had a hidden meaning, and her face immediately turned shy.

"Hmm... this year, maybe in a few months, it should be..."

Seeing this, Haneda smiled at Fugaku.

He has already probed into Mikoto's inner thoughts for his brother Fugaku.

Don't let her down, propose to her now!

They're both in love now, all that's missing is an auspicious day!

Seeing his son and future daughter-in-law blushing, the clan chief couldn't help but stroke his beard and laugh.

"Fugaku, we're almost out of food at home. Could you go and buy some more?" the clan chief said.

"Okay." Fugaku knew that Haneda must have something important to discuss this time, which was not convenient for Mikoto to know.