Naruto: I, Naruto, don't want to try anymore.

Chapter 8 Ape, You Regret It, My Shadow

What a big deal!

Gazing at the scene inside the crystal ball, Hiruzen Sarutobi's forehead was covered in sweat.

Did the Jinchuriki learn space-time ninjutsu?

He could already picture Naruto flashing around the village, unleashing a Rasengan here and a Tailed Beast Ball there.

As for what kind of space-time ninjutsu it is…

Is there even a need to ask?

What kind of ninjutsu could Minato's son possess?

This kid... he's even mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique?

Hiruzen Sarutobi did not doubt the truthfulness of Naruto's words. From the perspective of chakra control, being able to control the Rasengan with one hand already meant having the ability to release the Flying Thunder God Technique.

It's not surprising that Minato's son inherited a space-time talent.

What alarmed him most was that, if his suspicions were true, the Fourth Hokage and his wife had indeed left chakra within Naruto.

Does this mean that the Fourth Hokage was also dissatisfied with his own actions, which is why he taught Naruto the Flying Thunder God Technique? Was it to intimidate the village?

"Someone come here!"

"Lord Hokage."

Hiruzen Sarutobi put away the crystal ball, his voice low and deep: "Notify Jiraiya that there has been a change in the Jinchuriki, and tell him to return to the village immediately."

"yes!"

The Anbu members vanished in an instant. Inside the office, Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed heavily, completely abandoning the idea of ​​contacting Naruto.

Having observed Naruto for so long, he wouldn't be foolish enough to actually treat him as an ordinary five-year-old kid.

With Naruto already mastering the Flying Thunder God Technique, anything he says seems pale and powerless, nothing more than a hypocritical attempt to make amends for a mistake.

It's almost certain that Hiruzen Sarutobi and Minato Naruto left chakra within Naruto to guide his growth.

Now, I can only hope that Minato will consider Jiraiya's feelings and try to persuade Naruto again...

Just as Hiruzen Sarutobi was at his wit's end, the office door was suddenly pushed open, and a gloomy figure appeared in the doorway.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned.

"Danzo? What are you doing here?"

"I've heard there's been a change in the Jinchūriki."

"What's it to you?"

Danzo was not annoyed by the nonchalant remark and strolled over to Hiruzen Sarutobi, leaning on his cane.

The leader of Root, Danzo Shimura, was also known as the Dark One of the Ninja World.

As the village's black glove, he's done countless shady things over the years, so being choked a little is nothing to him.

"The matter of the Jinchūriki is of great importance, and as a member of the Elder Council, I naturally have the right..."

"You don't."

Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly raised his head, a sharp glint appearing in his usually indecisive eyes: "Danzo, haven't you overreached?"

"Hiruzen, you..."

Danzo's heart sank when he noticed Hiruzen Sarutobi's piercing gaze.

He hadn't seen Hiruzen's gaze like that in many years. The last time was more than ten or twenty years ago, when Hiruzen was so strong that he couldn't even muster the slightest improper thoughts.

Now, seeing that familiar gaze again, he was momentarily shaken.

"I'm reminding you one last time, Danzo, don't touch things that you shouldn't touch."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze was cold. His old friend of many years, Danzo knew exactly what kind of shit he was going to take just by sticking his butt out! Always thinking about unrealistic things…

An assistant to the Hokage who once assassinated the Hokage attempts to bypass the Hokage and control the Jinchuriki.

And he even asked himself, the one wielding the knife, to take back the knife from his hand?

Isn't this guy a little too naive?

"Also, Naruto inherited the Flying Thunder God Technique from the Fourth Hokage."

"Flying Thunder God?"

Danzo's expression changed again: "How could you teach this kind of technique to a Jinchuriki..."

"The Fourth Hokage left chakra in Naruto's body."

Hiruzen Sarutobi raised an eyelid: "You should know who this is to guard against, right?"

He skillfully shifted the blame to Danzo, and for some reason, Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly felt much better.

Upon hearing this, Danzo's face turned ashen, as if he had swallowed a dead fly: "How could that guy do such a thing?"

"Do I need to ask you how to do it?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression suddenly darkened: "Danzo, are you accusing a Kage who sacrificed himself to protect the village?"

Danzo's little schemes were perfectly clear to him, given that they were old friends of so many years.

He knew Danzo wanted to be Hokage and dreamed of the position he held.

The two were rivals, but also close friends. So when the second generation leader passed the position to him, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a strange sense of guilt for having personally shattered his friend's dream.

Therefore, due to emotional reasons, even if Danzo offended him, he wouldn't take it too seriously, and instead granted him a portion of the privileges unique to a Kage.

Danzo, however, was clearly not grateful and even dared to spout nonsense in the Hokage's office, criticizing a deceased Hokage!

Does this guy even understand the political implications of this?

Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a surge of annoyance. After being a high-ranking official for so many years, didn't he know what he could and couldn't say?

"That's not what I meant!"

Danzo realized he had spoken out of turn and quickly tried to explain himself.

The Hokage's office may seem deserted, but it's actually surrounded by Anbu members, many of whom were former subordinates of the Fourth Hokage during his tenure.

If word gets out and causes public resentment, not only will he be the Hokage, but he might even lose his position as an elder.

You can question a living Hokage, but you absolutely cannot question a hero who died protecting the village!

This is true in any regime, and even more so for ninjas, a profession that places great emphasis on beliefs.

"This is a crucial moment for building a bond between Naruto and the village. I warned you, Danzo."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression was calm, but anyone could hear the determination hidden beneath his calm.

Danzo was still unwilling to give up: "What if we fail?"

"You don't need to worry about that. I've already notified Jiraiya to return to the village."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said calmly, "Also, regarding the Uchiha... shut up your little tricks and stop trying to escalate the conflict. My patience is limited."

"you…"

Danzo's expression darkened again: "The Uchiha have treacherous ambitions, regarding the events of the Nine-Tails' night..."

"I've said before, don't question your fellow villagers without evidence."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head slightly. He also suspected the Uchiha, but he wouldn't actually say it out loud.

Furthermore, this suspicion is only temporary. Judging from the Uchiha's reaction at this stage, although it is a bit excessive, the Nine-Tails Night probably really has nothing to do with them.

What he wanted was to eliminate the hawks within the Uchiha clan and truly integrate the Uchiha into the village, rather than completely annihilating them.

In his view, Danzo's methods were still too extreme.

He was unwilling to pressure the Uchiha clan too much if the matter could be resolved peacefully.

Seeing his plans completely thwarted and being slapped twice as a warning, Danzo finally couldn't hold back any longer.

"Hiruzen, you'll regret this!"

"Perhaps."

Hiruzen Sarutobi puffed on his pipe, his gaze sharp: "But before that, Danzo, remember this: I am the Hokage!"

Danzo's face twitched for a moment; these words had truly struck a nerve. He snorted coldly and slammed the door shut as he left.

Outside the office, someone in the shadows of the tree canopy picked at their ear and discovered it was calloused…

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