Naruto: The Information Broker from the Uchiha Clan

Before Sasuke could even reach him, Itachi raised his hand and tapped Sasuke's forehead with two fingers, stopping him in his tracks.

"With so many classmates around, wouldn't Sasuke, a genius, be laughed at if he hugged his older brother?"

Sasuke pouted and snorted, but the teasing glances from Naruto and the others made him blush slightly.

The two mothers were best friends. Naruto stepped forward and greeted them, saying, "Brother Itachi, did you just return from your mission? It seems Sasuke will be very happy these next few days."

Itachi smiled at Naruto and said, "We'll have two days off in the next two days. If Naruto is free, he can train with Sasuke."

Naruto was taken aback by these words, then asked excitedly, "Is it one of those shuriken throws that hits all the way through? I didn't understand it last time, so I'll leave it to Itachi-nii."

Itachi nodded, then took Sasuke's hand with one hand, waved and said, "See you tomorrow then."

After the two left, Shikamaru looked at their backs and said, "Is that the second strongest fighter in the Uchiha clan? I heard he graduated from the Ninja Academy in just one year, and he's only a teenager now, but he's already a Jonin."

Naruto paused for a moment, then clenched his fist and laughed, "Once I learn the ninjutsu that the shady merchant uncle talked about, I can also become a Jonin!"

Shikamaru, standing to the side, held his head in his hands and looked up at the sky: "Being a Jonin... the missions must be even more dangerous and troublesome, right? So why do so many people set such a troublesome thing as their goal to become a Jonin?"

"Snapped."

Naruto slapped Shikamaru on the back: "So that's why you're so lazy. Uncle Shikaku should give you a good talking-to. Becoming a Jonin and protecting this village is your goal!"

"Click..."

Choji took a bite of potato chip: "Shikamaru is always so unmotivated. Once he becomes a Jonin, his mission rewards should be enough for many meals of barbecue..."

At this moment, Naruto, who was standing still at the school gate, looked towards the school.

Shikamaru and Choji had only walked a short distance when they noticed Naruto hadn't followed, so they turned back and asked, "Did you leave something in the classroom?"

Naruto shook his head and said, "You guys go first, I'll wait for Hinata to come out."

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Shikamaru frowned slightly and said, "If you make Hinata faint again later, Iruka-sensei will really be angry."

Naruto waved his hand, then said firmly, "Don't worry, I'll be careful this time. From today onwards, I'll escort Hinata home and I'll definitely protect her!"

Shikamaru was taken aback by these words, then asked in confusion, "So you really believe in those statements about the future."

Naruto smiled and replied, "A real man should protect his future wife! If you don't want to leave, you can choose to come with me."

Choji shook his head slightly: "If that's the case, wouldn't we become the third wheel that the book talks about? Let's go, Shikamaru, I'm a little hungry."

Shikamaru thought for a moment and nodded, then added, "It's okay to take Hinata home, but don't hold her hand, or she'll definitely faint."

After seeing the two off again, Naruto stood alone, gazing towards the school gate.

As the students came out and left one by one, Naruto scratched his head, wondering why Hinata hadn't come out yet.

I didn't wait in the classroom because I was afraid the other person would be shy.

But I clearly saw that she hadn't left...

At that moment, behind the wall of the school building on campus, Hinata, her face flushed, was squatting there.

Ino and Sakura, who came down from upstairs, glanced at Naruto, who was looking around outside the school gate, and then at Hinata, who was squatting to the side.

This is... very interesting!

Hinata, why aren't you going out?

"It seems like Naruto is waiting for you..."

Hinata blushed even more.

Ino nudged Sakura, glared at her, and then said, "Actually, Hinata probably likes Naruto a lot too, right? Otherwise, she wouldn't be so shy."

Hinata kept her head down and didn't reply. Ino smiled, stepped forward, and took her hand: "At this age, we're both just budding flowers. Maybe our feelings are just infatuation. If you're shy, Sakura and I can keep you company..."

Sakura smiled and nodded, then took Hinata's other hand: "Anyway, it's not far, Ino and I can take you back first."

With a slight pull, the two of them led Hinata out of the school building.

Hinata glanced at her two classmates, and her flushed face relaxed.

However, it was obvious that when Naruto, who was single-minded when it came to matters of the heart, saw the three of them appear together, he immediately asked in confusion, "I can protect Hinata by myself, why did you all come along?"

Ino glanced at Naruto: "If I let you take Hinata home alone, she'll probably faint before we even get there."

Sakura, who was standing nearby, put her arm around Hinata's and made a face at Naruto, saying, "Are you worried that we'll disturb your date?"

Naruto paused for a moment, then explained, "There were a few guys who used to bully Hinata, so I..."

At this moment, Hinata whispered, "That was a long time ago. Back then, Naruto told me to learn to resist, so... But thanks to Naruto..."

Naruto chuckled and scratched his head: "Haha... It's nothing, it'll be for the future..."

He didn't say anything more, perhaps because he was worried that Hinata would faint again.

Sakura, standing to the side, looked at the two with envy, while her second personality was going berserk, relentlessly pounding on a Sasuke doll.

Ino smiled and said, "As the first couple in our season to like each other, it's really enviable..."

Hinata blushed instantly, waving her hands as if to deny it, but then looked at Naruto and seemed to nod, becoming incoherent for a moment.

After teasing each other, the four of them left the school together.

……

at the same time.

As Sasuke walked home, he held Itachi's hand with one hand and talked incessantly about what had happened at school during this time.

Of the five basic things, three are related to Naruto.

Whenever Itachi asked Sasuke what he thought, Sasuke would arrogantly raise his head, snort coldly, and say something like "childish."

Itachi found this personality and attitude very interesting.

Six years ago, I was somewhat similar to Sasuke now, wasn't I?

However, every time, that guy Yun would come up with a sarcastic remark, and he always succeeded.

At this moment, Sasuke muttered, "Naruto said that Uzumaki Sora contacted him yesterday and even made a deal with him. Brother, can you teach me another ninjutsu starting tomorrow? I don't want to be outdone by Naruto!"

"My goal in the future is to become Hokage! If I can't surpass Naruto, wouldn't he, as the Hokage's son, have an advantage over me?"

"That guy actually confessed to Hinata today, saying she'd be his future wife. If I'd known, I would have asked that swindler too..."

"elder brother?"

Sasuke, who had been talking non-stop, suddenly realized that he seemed to be a little distracted while holding his brother's hand.

Looking over, I noticed that Itachi had slightly frowned, and his gaze was somewhat solemn.

After stopping, Itachi smiled and said, "Sasuke, can you go back by yourself? I need to see the Hokage about something."

The quick-witted Sasuke immediately understood: "Is it because of Naruto's deal with the shady merchant? Shikamaru just said to tell Naruto to go back and tell the Hokage. But will my brother skip training with me tomorrow because of this?"

Itachi tapped Sasuke's forehead with two fingers: "Don't worry, I'll stay with you if nothing happens."

Sasuke nodded happily, then waved and went home first.

Itachi, who was behind him, waited until he could no longer see him before using his teleportation ability to leave and head to the Hokage Building.

Chapter 192: Father and Son

Konoha, Hokage Building.

Looking at Itachi who had just entered, Minato smiled and asked, "Didn't we already give you the mission report? Is there anything else, Itachi?"

Itachi nodded, then glanced at Shikaku who was organizing documents, and after thinking for a moment, said, "I just went to pick up Sasuke from the Ninja Academy. He told me that Naruto made a deal with Uzumaki Sora last night."

As soon as he finished speaking, Minato put down the documents in his hand, and Shikaku, who was tidying them up next to him, also looked over.

Naruto?

how come?

At that moment, Minato quickly reviewed the resources Naruto possessed in his mind.

The bloodline of the Uzumaki clan?

No, if that guy wanted that before, he would have gotten it from Kushina's deal.

Minato raised his head slightly and looked at Shikaku, saying, "Have the Anbu bring Naruto over. He should be home by now."

Upon hearing this, Shikaku pushed open the door and went out. After arranging for the Anbu to go find Naruto, he pondered for a moment and then returned to the Hokage's office.

At this moment, Minato looked at Shikaku and asked, "More than half a year has passed. Based on our previous guesses, Uzumaki Sora's next transaction is indeed coming soon."

"But... based on Jiraiya's speculation and the description of the First Hokage's Wood Release in the documents, Uzumaki Sora's goal should be Sage Mode, but Naruto doesn't know Sage Mode, and I haven't made him press the summoning hand seals for the Summoning Contract of Mount Myōboku yet."

Shikaku shook his head slightly: "Given Naruto's current age, there's really nothing worth trading with Uzumaki Sora. But this isn't without precedent."

As soon as he finished speaking, Itachi on the other side realized the same thing.

Sasuke!

It wasn't unheard of for Uzumaki Sora to make deals with young children. Sasuke was a precedent for this, and his known purpose was to obtain Indra's chakra.

So……

At this moment, Minato was also stunned.

According to Itachi's previous investigation report, the descendants of Indra and Ashura are the Uchiha and Senju. So, could the reincarnation of Ashura's chakra be Naruto?

Minato rubbed his temples. After a long day of work, information about Uzumaki Sora's latest deal came out, but the huge gap in intelligence between the two sides made it quite a headache.

For nearly a year, ever since he learned of the unique nature of Indra's chakra, Minato had been keeping a close eye on Sasuke.

There's Iruka at the school, and Itachi also comes back after completing his missions.

However, to date, no findings have been made regarding the role of Indra's chakra reincarnation.

Indra, who inherited the Sage's Eyes, doesn't seem to be able to help Sasuke awaken his Sharingan quickly. In fact, judging from the current level, Sasuke's talent is not as good as Itachi's.

However, Uzumaki Sora would never make baseless accusations; in terms of intelligence, the other party has always had a very good reputation.

After a long silence, the Hokage's office fell silent.

At this moment, Minato asked, "It's been so long, is the Anbu's speed really that slow?"

The words had barely left his mouth when the door opened, and a masked ANBU member with purple hair said somewhat awkwardly, "Naruto didn't go home after school; instead, he and two female classmates escorted Hinata Hyuga from the Hyuga main branch back home. And..."