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

“Me too, Haneda,” Kakashi said with a smile.

Seeing how familiar Asuma and the others looked, Shikaku felt a little uncomfortable sitting there.

However, Haneda's serious business was not one to waste time with unnecessary chatter:

"Asma, you will be responsible for mediating conflicts in the village and receiving foreign guests from now on."

"It mainly involves the distribution of interests among the various families of Konoha. You will also be in charge of receiving the Daimyo this time."

"You can ask your father for specific instructions."

"Kakashi, from now on you will be in charge of the Anbu and Root."

"Assign those dangerous missions to Root as much as possible, slowly wear down Root's ninjas, and then Root will be disbanded."

"As for you, Shikaku... you can serve as the Hokage's advisor and work in the office most of the time."

"Understood," Asuma, Kakashi, and Shikaku said in unison.

Then, Haneda took out a map, pointed to the location of the Land of Lightning, and said:

"The war between Konoha and Kumogakure will not end in a short time. Shikaku, you are in charge of procuring supplies and mobilizing ninjas."

"Let's agree on this for now, and we'll gradually assign tasks later. Everyone, please go home tonight."

Kakashi and Asuma got up to leave. Shikaku was about to get up when Haneda suddenly said with a grin:

"Lu Jiu, wait a minute, this pile of documents is your responsibility. I'll review it again tomorrow."

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Shikaku looked up and saw that the table was piled with the official business that the Third Hokage had not yet finished.

Haneda patted the pile of documents on his hand and walked straight out of the office.

When passing by Shikaku, Haneda patted him on the shoulder a few times as a sign of encouragement.

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Shikaku turned around and saw Kakashi leaning against the door with a smile on his face, clearly waiting for Haneda.

He immediately guessed everything, and his initial joy at becoming an elder turned bitter.

Suddenly, he heard Haneda's voice again.

"There's one more thing I forgot to mention. Could you also write the letter to the daimyo for me while you're at it?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Jiu stopped giggling.

…………

on the way home.

Haneda and Kakashi held Naruto's hand as they walked down the bustling street.

Everyone on the street greeted Haneda warmly.

Naruto listened carefully to the voices of the crowd, and he could sense that the villagers' hostility towards him had diminished considerably.

"Uncle Haneda, starting tonight, will everyone stop calling me the fox spirit?"

"Yes, but it will become very, very rare, and will become even rarer in the future."

Haneda could only refute the rumors, saying that it was the villagers' right and freedom to call Naruto whatever they wanted.

He cannot guarantee that everyone will treat Naruto kindly.

"Will I make a lot of friends?" Naruto asked excitedly.

"Yes, it will." Haneda smiled and nodded, "Just like Sasuke and Haku are willing to play with you."

"What's up... um!"

Naruto fantasizes that the children who once didn't want to play with him will be willing to play with him like Sasuke does, and call him their best friend.

Shops and restaurants that wouldn't let him in would be open to him.

He can drink fresh milk and eat delicious food.

"Most definitely!"

Naruto tilted his head back and laughed happily.

Kakashi looked at Naruto and felt a little guilty for not returning to the village to see Naruto for three years.

Haneda looked at the lanterns on the street and recalled the entrustment that Minato had given him that night.

Gradually, they arrived at Haneda's house.

At that moment, Sasuke was sitting at the door of Haneda's house.

He noticed Naruto and immediately got up and ran.

However, when he got to Naruto's side, he deliberately slowed down.

"Here, what you want."

Sasuke nonchalantly placed the kunai in Naruto's hand.

However, in the instant he turned his head, a hint of reluctance appeared in his eyes.

That was a gift from Nissan to him...

"Thank you, Sasuke. You truly are my best friend," Naruto said gratefully.

"Who says you're my best friend? You're such a huge idiot!"

After delivering the items, Sasuke immediately moved next to Naruto.

Haneda smiled and asked:

"It's so late, aren't you going home, Sasuke?"

"I'm waiting for Nii-san, Uncle Haneda. Nii-san left with you, hasn't he come back?"

“Sasuke, didn’t you say you were going for a walk? What are you doing here?”

The weasel jumped down from the telephone pole.

Seeing this, Sasuke's face turned slightly red. He secretly glanced at Naruto, but Naruto didn't notice anything unusual.

"Naruto is such a complete idiot..."

"Nisan, really. I told you I was going home after my walk, why did you come looking for me?"

Sasuke grunted a few times and walked over to Itachi's side.

"Goodbye, Sasuke. Thank you for the gift. I'll come to your house tomorrow," Naruto said goodbye.

"See you tomorrow, Naruto." Sasuke waved, head down, following behind Itachi.

Itachi asked curiously, "What gift did you just give me?"

"It's just an ordinary kunai, Nii-san."

Sasuke said nonchalantly.

Meanwhile, at Haneda's home.

Haneda asked with a smile:

"Sasuke is still sitting at the door waiting for you so late, just for this kunai?"

Naruto hesitated for a moment and said, "I think so. This is something I've been begging for for ages."

"Can I take a look?"

Naruto hesitated for a moment before handing the kunai in his hand to Haneda.

"It's like a fight against seven..."

The moment Haneda grasped the kunai, he sensed Itachi's presence.

He smiled mysteriously and returned the kunai to Naruto.

"That's something Sasuke cares about, remember to keep it safe and don't break it."

"Really?" Naruto didn't quite understand why Sasuke cared.

Uncle Haneda has a bunch of kunai at home, Shiro has a bunch in his room, and Kimimaro has even more.

Haneda and Naruto got home quite late.

If Haneda hadn't suddenly become Hokage tonight, there wouldn't be many people on the streets outside.

By this time, Bai and the others were already asleep.

Haneda pushed open the door to the room.

He sensed that someone had been in the room, but he didn't detect any chakra.

"Did Bai and the others come here?"

Haneda walked to the window, where there was a very shallow footprint. A familiar feeling welled up in his heart.

He suddenly smiled, turned around and walked to his desk.

At that moment, there was a folded piece of paper on the desk.