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

“I know all this.”

"But I had already met with the Hokage and the others before I came, so they knew about this clan gathering."

"I have to go and explain."

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Chapter 227 Welcome home

Haneda and Fugaku walked together, and he was thinking about Shisui.

He chose to run an election rather than stage a coup, mainly out of fear of Shisui's Kotoamatsukami.

Although the Uchiha genjutsu is a contest of eye power, Haneda's eye power is far superior to Shisui's.

But who can say for sure that Kotoamatsukami can forcibly alter the will of others?

Haneda became Hokage through proper means, and given Shisui's Will of Fire, it was impossible for him to use Kotoamatsukami on himself.

Moreover, once he becomes Hokage, some of Shisui's love for Konoha will transform into loyalty to him.

As long as he doesn't directly or openly harm Konoha's interests, Shisui will only obey his orders.

Of course, Haneda wouldn't do that.

Fugaku said somewhat excitedly:

"Haneda never expected you to be so eloquent and have such a strong speaking ability. I feel that all the people in the clan have become admiring and trusting of you."

Haneda replied without hesitation:

"Some people are born orators."

"As long as he is passionate and loyal enough to what he is speaking about, his thoughts and emotions will be expressed."

"That's who I am."

Haneda tilted his head, his eyes meeting Fugaku's:

"Aside from Iwagakure's peace talks, nothing major has happened in the village lately, right, Brother Fugaku?"

"Recently?"

Fugaku thought about it carefully and replied,

"The Third Hokage came to talk to me about some things, about the Uchiha clan and the village, and he mentioned you at one point."

"In addition, when the Cloud Village delegation arrived in Konoha, several members were killed by the head of the Hyuga clan, and they are causing quite a stir now."

Upon hearing news of Kumogakure and Hyuga, Haneda immediately revealed a mysterious smile:

"It seems I've returned just in time."

Haneda glanced at the streetlight; his house was located right next to it.

"I'm home now. Let's talk again tomorrow, Brother Fugaku."

Haneda waved goodbye to Fugaku, then took a few steps, turned back, and said...

"By the way, if you're free tomorrow, could you help me find Naruto's location?"

"Minato's son? You're planning to adopt him, Haneda?"

"Yes. He's the person Minato entrusted to me."

After saying that, Haneda didn't continue the conversation with Fugaku.

He looked up at the house; the doors on the first floor were closed, but some doors on the second floor were open.

It seems that Haku and Kimimaro are already resting.

Haneda took out his key, opened the door, and tiptoed inside.

The room was dark, with almost no light.

Just as Haneda was about to turn on the light, the living room lights suddenly came on.

With a thud, the microphone sprayed out colorful little pieces of paper.

The small pieces of paper sparkled beautifully under the light.

"Welcome home, Mr. Haneda!"

Upon hearing the familiar voices, Haneda knew it was Shiro and Karin.

Kimimaro and Yamato each held a flower and approached Haneda to hand it over.

"Long time no see, Yamato."

"Are Brother Fugaku and the others treating you well?"

"It's alright... Itachi is very nice to me, and Sasuke is also very cute," Yamato said somewhat awkwardly.

Speaking of which, Haneda was away from home for three years...

It's been three years since I last saw you, and you still feel a bit unfamiliar with me.

However, looking at Haneda's sunny smile, that feeling of unfamiliarity quickly dissipated and became familiar again.

"Mr. Haneda, look out the window!"

Kimimaro blew a whistle, and brilliant fireworks immediately soared into the sky outside the window.

Fireworks soared into the sky and burst into bloom under the moonlight.

The sky was filled with a variety of festive colors, and before he knew it, Haneda's eyes became moist.

He hadn't felt this sense of home in a long time...

"Hey!"

"Brother Haneda! Isn't this kind of art very beautiful?"

"Yes, that's the beauty that's fleeting! Hmm!"

Deidara flew over riding a giant clay bird.

He stopped outside the window, leaned against the wall, and began to appreciate the art of the explosion.

Time quietly marched on, slowly moving towards the moment the fireworks stopped.

Haneda gazed at the dazzling fireworks, and a smile unconsciously crept onto his lips.

Welcome home, and to you all too!

…………

The next day, early morning.

Haneda got up early and washed up.

After preparing breakfast for Bai and the others, he left a note on the dining table and quietly left the house.

After returning home, Fugaku found out Naruto's house and the places he frequented.

Haneda first went to Naruto's house, but couldn't find him, so he went to the Hokage Rock.

Naruto often carried a bucket of paint and ran to the Hokage Rock to paint his father and the previous Hokage.

The Hokage Rock is the most conspicuous place in Konoha; any graffiti done here will be seen by all the villagers.

This way, Naruto can attract enough attention.

Even if it's something unpleasant, as long as it gets someone's attention, Naruto thinks it's good.

After all, most villagers just call him the fox demon and selectively ignore him.

Haneda stood at the foot of the Hokage Rock and felt a drop of unknown liquid fall on his head.

He looked up at Naruto, who was coloring his father on the Hokage Rock, and sighed.

Haneda jumped up and moved in a straight line on the Hokage Rock, arriving behind Naruto in the blink of an eye.

He pressed down on Naruto's shoulder:

"Graffiti on buildings is very dangerous, you know that?"

"I know, anyway, nobody cares about me... uh?"

Naruto gave a casual reply, then turned to look at Haneda's face.

After a few seconds of surprise, he instinctively stepped back, looking warily at Haneda:

"You're not here to arrest me, are you?"

"I'm here to take you home." Haneda gave what he thought was his most amiable smile and reached out his hand to Naruto.

But in Naruto's eyes, they were evil human traffickers who kidnapped him to sell him for money!

He took off running.

Upon seeing this, Haneda's smile froze for half a second.

He instantly appeared in front of Naruto, and Naruto's head bumped right into Haneda's lower body.

"Ah?"