Naruto: Help Madara rejuvenate and launch a counterattack on Konoha

Hyuga clan.

Inside the spacious and elegant Japanese-style hall, Hyuga Hiashi, the head of the Hyuga clan, sat in the main seat, with a neat low table filled with light and exquisite Japanese dishes.

Hinata lowered her eyes, her demeanor gentle and refined, and slowly picked up her bowl and chopsticks to eat.

Despite her elegance, Hinata has a large appetite; her maid, Hyuga Natsu, has already served her several bowls of rice.

Hyuga Hanabi, standing beside her, had a lively expression and occasionally looked up to chat with her sister about interesting things that happened at the ninja academy.

Hinata Natsu stood respectfully to the side, always attentive to the needs of the head of the main family, and served tea as needed.

The atmosphere inside the main house was quiet and relaxing. Hinata's family ate their meal in peace and harmony.

Hanabi wore a short, brown training vest over her clothes, her hands bound with white wrists, exuding the noble and proud air of a young lady from the main family.

She said to Hinata, "Sister, I heard that Naruto-senpai has returned from his mission?!"

Hinata nodded: "Just got back!"

"Konohamaru said that Naruto-senpai's personality changed drastically after he returned. Is that true?"

Hinata thought about it for a moment, and realized that Naruto had indeed changed. He was no longer as sincere as before, and he was easily startled.

For some reason, Hinata always felt that Naruto had become somewhat evil, but still within the realm of understanding.

He hasn't completely become a demon yet!

"I heard it was due to the Nine-Tails' chakra, but Naruto has recovered!"

Hanabi nodded, then asked curiously, "Is the Nine-Tails the strongest of the tailed beasts?"

"I don't know too much about the Tailed Beasts, but that's probably the case!"

"During the Chunin Exams, I saw him release a red chakra during his battle with Neji. Was that the Nine-Tails' chakra?"

"Yes!"

Hanabi was somewhat disappointed: "I thought he defeated Neji on his own, but it turns out it was with the help of the tailed beasts!"

"I think this must be a huge blow to Neji! It was all planned!"

Hinata spoke up for Naruto: "Hanabi, tailed beasts are also a form of power, just like ninja beasts."

"Naruto... suffered a lot as a child because of the Nine-Tails!"

Hanabi thought of the many rumors circulating in the village about Naruto, most of which were negative.

What kind of fox demon brat, loser, that kind of kid shouldn't be a ninja...

Public opinion has only recently started to improve.

Rescue the Fifth Kazekage of Sunagakure and defeat Kakuzu of Akatsuki!

People gradually realized that Naruto was increasingly showing the demeanor of a leader among the younger generation of ninjas.

"I reckon even Neji wouldn't be a match for him, right?"

"..."

Hinata didn't know how to answer; Naruto and Neji hadn't fought yet.

But Naruto used a forbidden technique to eliminate the S-rank rogue ninja Kakuzu, something Neji couldn't do.

Hiashi remained silent, implicitly acknowledging that Neji was no match for Naruto at the moment.

The Hyuga clan has a very high lower limit, but their upper limit is somewhat limited.

Neji is a standard Hyuga Jonin, but he hasn't reached the level of an elite Jonin like Kakashi.

The Hyuga clan's conservative approach has prevented them from producing even a single Kage.

Hanabi asked curiously, "Sister, do you think Naruto will become Hokage someday?"

Hinata said kindly, "There's a high probability that Naruto has always aimed to become Hokage, and Jiraiya-sama was his teacher. I've heard that the Fourth Hokage was trained by Jiraiya-sama."

"I think Naruto still has a very high chance of becoming Hokage!"

"The Hokage!"

Hanabi had high hopes; which child in Konoha Village didn't want to become Hokage?

The most glorious thing about becoming Hokage is being able to see your Hokage Rock whenever you look up.

Who wouldn't want their head hanging where people can see it?

Upon hearing the word "Hokage," Hiashi chimed in, "Naruto, barring any unforeseen circumstances, has a very high chance of becoming Hokage!"

Hanabi looked at Hiashi and asked, "Father, do you also believe that Naruto-senpai can become Hokage?"

Hiashi nodded; he knew more than Hinata and Hanabi.

Naruto is not only Jiraiya's disciple, but also the orphan of the Fourth Hokage and the previous Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Kushina Uzumaki.

On the surface, the Hokage is elected, but in reality, it is a master-disciple succession system. The Hokage can only be born between a master and disciple of the Fire lineage.

The Second Hokage was the younger brother of the First Hokage; the Third Hokage was the Second Hokage's student; the Fourth Hokage was the Third Hokage's grand-student; and the Fifth Hokage was the First Hokage's granddaughter...

To become Hokage, one must first become a disciple of a Kage.

Although it's not public, it's already an unspoken rule.

The Uchiha clan wanted to break this rule, so they wiped out the entire clan!

Hinata was somewhat pleased, as even her own father said that Naruto had a high probability of becoming Hokage, which meant that Naruto had a high chance of becoming the Sixth or Seventh Hokage.

Hinata was happy that her beloved was able to realize his dream.

Hiashi said to Hinata and Hanabi, "Hinata, Hanabi, you should spend more time with Naruto from now on."

"Although the Hyuga clan does not participate in the competition for Hokage, having a Hokage who is close to us is still of great benefit to the clan."

"if--"

Hiashi glanced at Hinata but didn't continue.

Hanabi said, sounding a little angry, on behalf of her older sister: "Father, my sister has cared about that fool for a long time, but that fool has never seen her feelings."

"His eyes are only on the Fifth Hokage's disciple, that woman named Sakura!"

"I don't know how Sakura can compare to my sister. That woman is in love with that Uchiha who defected."

"firework!"

Hinata tried to cover Hanabi's mouth; Hanabi was someone who could never get angry.

Hiashi sighed inwardly. He couldn't interfere in such matters of the heart, but he also had a very bad impression of Naruto.

Even the young lady of my Hyuga clan is so devoted to her, can't you see how good she is?

What a fool!

Hinata changed the subject: "Father, Kiba, Shino, and I went to the hospital to see Naruto today. Naruto said he's the last surviving member of the Uzumaki clan. Is there really a Uzumaki clan in the ninja world?"

Hiashi was somewhat surprised, not expecting to hear about the Uzumaki clan from Naruto.

Hiashi speculated that it might be because the Fourth Hokage's former subordinates saw Naruto grow up and his battle achievements become increasingly illustrious.

Betting has begun!

"That's right, Naruto isn't a commoner. Uzumaki is a prominent clan name, a once-famous clan name among ninja!"

"During the Warring States period, the Uzumaki clan's reputation was comparable to that of our Hyuga clan!"

Hinata was surprised. Naruto wasn't lying; there really was a Uzumaki clan in the past.

Hanabi sat up straight and asked curiously, "Then why don't we hear about the Uzumaki clan anymore?"

Hiashi said, "Because the Uzumaki clan was wiped out before the Second Shinobi World War! That was more than thirty years ago!"

"The Uzumaki clan is renowned for its sealing techniques and powerful vitality. They possess exquisite sealing skills, capable of easily sealing tailed beasts!"

"Konoha's sealing techniques were inherited from the Uzumaki clan!"

"All nations were terrified of the Uzumaki clan's war potential, so they joined forces to secretly annihilate the Uzumaki clan."

Hanabi asked curiously, "The Uzumaki clan was wiped out more than 30 years ago, so how did Naruto come to be?"

Hiashi told Hanabi, "The Uzumaki clan and the Senju clan were distant relatives during the Warring States period, and the two clans often joined forces to deal with the Uchiha clan."

"After Konoha was founded, it became an ally of the Uzumaki clan."

"Because the Uzumaki clan has strong vitality and special chakra that can suppress the Nine-Tails, the Nine-Tails' jinchūriki will be selected from the Uzumaki clan."

"It is said that the First Hokage's wife was from the Uzumaki clan, and he was the first Nine-Tails Jinchuriki."