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

"No, I think Uncle Haneda, as the Hokage, needs to get plenty of rest so he can better serve everyone."

Hearing Naruto's timid yet adorable words, Haku couldn't help but laugh:

"Alright Naruto, let your Uncle Haneda rest well. I'll take care of breakfast today."

"Do you need my help?" Kimimaro asked.

"Help me chop these vegetables, your knife skills are better than mine."

After saying that, Bai went to the kitchen to make breakfast.

At Haneda's house, Haneda usually does the cooking. When Haneda is not around, this responsibility falls on Shiro.

Kimimaro usually doesn't go into the kitchen, but he's very happy to make breakfast for his dear Mr. Haneda.

Haneda, who was eavesdropping in the room, quietly adjusted the alarm clock, delaying the alarm time by more than half an hour.

By the time Bai and the others had finished preparing breakfast, Yuda had just gotten dressed and left the room.

"Today's breakfast is quite substantial: rice balls, milk, vegetable salad, and fried sausages."

Haneda picked up his chopsticks, sat down, and ate rice.

But seeing the table full of people, I felt a pang of emotion.

Suddenly, Naruto threw down his chopsticks and shouted:

"I'm finished eating, Uncle Haneda. Hurry up and finish your food so we can get going!"

"Shall we go pick up Sasuke soon?" Kakashi climbed in through the window and asked with a smile.

As Naruto's second guardian, he felt obligated to accompany Naruto to the entrance ceremony.

Moreover, according to the tradition left by the previous four Hokage, Haneda is required to attend the opening ceremony, so he may not have time to accompany Naruto.

“Of course, I’ve already promised Sasuke that I’d go with him!” Naruto said.

"Let's go then."

Seeing that everyone had almost finished eating, Haneda led his men to perform the Flying Thunder God Technique.

In an instant, everyone inside the house was teleported to Fugaku's doorstep.

At this moment, Itachi stood in front of the door, sweeping the house with a broom.

Sasuke stood at the doorway, tiptoeing and gazing at the end of the street, as if waiting for something.

"Good morning, sashi-gei-chan~"

Naruto suddenly stood behind him, startling Sasuke.

"Naruto, where did you come from?!"

Seeing Sasuke's surprised expression, Naruto laughed happily:

"Haha! I was brought here by Uncle Haneda's Flying Thunder God Technique."

"How was it? Wasn't Uncle Haneda's Flying Thunder God Technique super fast and super cool!"

Naruto noticed Itachi holding a broom at the door and greeted him:

"Good morning, Itachi-nii."

Itachi turned around and smiled, "Good morning, Naruto. Isn't Uncle Haneda here?"

"Uncle Haneda?"

Naruto realized what was happening and turned around, but Haneda was nowhere to be seen.

Not only Haneda is missing, but Kakashi and the others are also gone!

"Poor guy, he has to go to school alone now," Sasuke couldn't resist mocking him, then added,

"Never mind, I'll have to trouble Nissan and me again."

"Let's go, Naruto."

"Okay, that's fine." Naruto caught up with Sasuke and walked towards the Ninja Academy.

Haneda and Kakashi, who were hiding side by side on the roof, exchanged knowing smiles.

Bai said worriedly, "Mr. Haneda, isn't it too much to let Naruto go to school alone with Sasuke and his brother?"

Kimimaro retorted abruptly, "Maybe Naruto would love to have that."

Seeing that the two were arguing again, Yuda had no choice but to smooth things over by saying:

"Itachi will take good care of Naruto. Sasuke is also a bit older than Naruto and has always treated Naruto like a younger brother."

"Let me take you to school first."

Haneda used Flying Thunder God Technique again, instantly teleporting the five people on the roof to the entrance of the Ninja Academy.

Kakashi looked at the school gate, remembered a consistently late and hopeless student, and sighed:

"If Obito could use the Flying Thunder God Technique, he wouldn't be late this morning."

Upon hearing this, Yuda initially agreed, but then, thinking of Obito's innate ability to support the old woman's sacred body, he secretly shook his head.

Haneda said, "I reckon he either arrived at school at the last second or he was on his way to help the old lady."

Suddenly, Haneda noticed someone was watching him. He turned around and saw Jiraiya.

He was indeed worried about Naruto, and rushed back after dealing with the matters in Kumogakure.

"Kakashi, you take Haku and the others and go report to the teacher first. I'm going to see someone."

"Who?"

"Jiraiya, the teacher of Minato-senpai."

"Lord Jiraiya... he must be here to see Naruto. Don't worry, I'll take care of it for you."

After entrusting Haku and the others to Kakashi, Haneda immediately teleported to Jiraiya's side, who was hiding behind some bushes not far away.

Jiraiya had already noticed the newcomer and laughed:

"Hey, Haneda, why aren't you going in with Kakashi? Aren't you supposed to be attending the opening ceremony?"

"Why isn't Jiraiya-senpai back in his office? Why is he hiding behind the bushes? Is he waiting for Naruto?"

Jiraiya's thoughts were exposed, but he wasn't upset and readily admitted it:

"I came to visit Naruto. But then again, shouldn't Naruto be with you?"

When Naruto was mentioned, Haneda smiled and said:

"He's with his best friend, and they're still on their way."

"Sasuke? Their relationship seems unusual."

Jiraiya immediately thought of Sasuke, who was willing to carefully teach Naruto.

This relationship reminded him of Orochimaru.

Many of the ninjutsu techniques that I didn't know when I was a child were learned with Orochimaru's help.

Even chasing Tsunade...

Jiraiya recalled his experience of being betrayed by Orochimaru and burst into laughter.

"With Sasuke as a friend, Naruto will be very happy."

"Speaking of which, Naruto is like me, and Sasuke's talent is like Orochimaru's, but their personalities are far from Orochimaru's."

Chapter 272 A Few Things About Enrolling

Haneda knew that Orochimaru was viewed favorably by Jiraiya, so he automatically ignored the second half of the sentence.

He noticed Naruto hopping and skipping with Sasuke to the school gate and reminded him:

"People are coming."

"where?!"

Jiraiya picked up the binoculars he used for spying and looked at Naruto in the direction Haneda was pointing.

Sasuke's repulsive yet helpless expression, and Naruto's happy look, made him see Orochimaru and his own reflection.

"He really made a good friend, and they have a great relationship. No wonder you didn't bother them."

Jiraiya noticed Itachi silently following behind him, and his face instantly fell.

"Why is Sasuke's brother following behind? Is he a third wheel?"

"Cough cough..." Haneda coughed a few times and explained in a low voice, "I promised Sasuke that I would accompany him to the entrance ceremony."

"Moreover, fighting seven opponents at once was also very good for Naruto, as Naruto was always taking care of Sasuke as a result."

"I see... It seems he doesn't need me." Jiraiya put down his binoculars and walked towards Konoha Hospital.

He waved goodbye, saying:

"I'm entrusting Naruto to your care, Haneda."

After Jiraiya left, Haneda fell into deep thought.