This Naruto is a player

He opened his mouth, his Adam's apple bobbing, but in the end he only inhaled a breath of cold air mixed with spices.

When he looked up at Naruto again, the shock in his eyes had not yet completely subsided.

Having witnessed Naruto's various genius performances, he felt he had already become quite impressed.

But looking at it now, it seems that it can only be considered medium-strength.

There are at least the following: marijuana, extra marijuana, and marijuana extra marijuana!

This kid,

I probably won't be surprised anymore when he directly uses Wood Release.

Seeing that Kakashi-sensei remained silent, Naruto thought it wasn't enough and decided to add more: "Kakashi-sensei, isn't that enough? How about we add Wood Release as well?"

Another silence followed.

But it was also the last straw that broke the camel's back.

"okay."

Kakashi's voice was hoarse from shock as he stared at Naruto with a complicated expression: "I admit defeat this time."

"As for the agreement, give me some time."

Kakashi's voice lowered slightly, his usual laziness replaced by a hint of almost imperceptible seriousness.

Naruto's talent and potential pierced through the weariness and alienation that had long shrouded his heart like a beam of light.

The heavy shadows of her first half of life—her father, Obito, Rin, and the Fourth Hokage—still linger in her memory.

He once thought his heart had calmed down, and he quietly tied all his unfinished thoughts and protective strength to these three young lives in front of him, who represented the "future".

He once thought he would never love again, nor would he ever hold such an almost burning expectation for anything again.

However, at this moment...

For the future of Konoha!

So that this boy, who carries the bloodline of Minato and has shown astonishing talent, can truly soar through the skies?

Yes, it seems he has to try again to open that long-sealed door to his heart.

We have chosen to face the sunlight again and take on the responsibility of guiding and passing on our legacy.

The thought of Orochimaru lurking in the shadows, and the unresolved sense of threat he felt, made it even clearer to him that action was of utmost urgency.

"Within one month."

Kakashi looked at Naruto, his gaze straight and deep. "I will do what I can."

"Naruto,"

He called out, his tone more focused and expectant than ever before, "Are you sure you can do it?"

"Of course, no problem, Kakashi-sensei!"

Naruto grinned, responding decisively without the slightest hesitation.

"Oh, right! Kakashi-sensei!"

As if suddenly remembering something, Naruto swiftly pulled a small notebook and pen from behind his back, his face beaming with eager curiosity as he leaned closer.

"Please! Give me a few more fusion-type 'bloodline limit formulas'?"

He quickly wrote down the water + wind combination, banging away in his notebook: "Whatever it is, Lava Release, Boiling Release, Dust Release... give me everything!"

I'll get together with you tomorrow to 'study' things and make a 'Bloodline Limit Family Bucket'! I guarantee it'll be even more lavish than a Lao Gan Ma family bucket!

Kakashi's face immediately darkened.

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Chapter 86 A Day in Konoha Under the Sun

July 7th, Konoha Year 60 | Weather: Sunny (probably) | The sun is shining in Konoha.

[8:00 AM - Konoha Celestial Movement Observation Report]

The sun, honest and unassuming, peeks out from the east.

The sun of Konoha?

Ah! Today, this old man is being capricious and has decided to rise slowly from the steaming hot spring pool—accompanied by two humanoid sloth pendants.

【AM 9:00 - Diplomatic Situation: Konoha Hot Spring Summit Forum】

In the VIP lounge of the hot spring, Naruto Uzumaki warmly meets the king of lateness, the veteran fan of Liu Bei's novels (just kidding!), and the elite Jonin instructor—Kakashi Hatake!

Both sides reached several important consensuses in a warm and constructive atmosphere!

The talks were fruitful, and both the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves immensely!

After the meeting, Kakashi-sensei took away Sasuke (human-shaped key-seeker) and Sakura (sage VIP member) and led them into special training.

Only Naruto Uzumaki, the sun of Konoha, who was about to usher in a new era of "Wood Release + Flying Thunder God"!

【AM 10:00】

The Ninja World Daily's Konoha Temporary Headquarters - Top Star Naruto Uzumaki Special.

Naruto Uzumaki, with his legs crossed, adopted a boss-like posture: "Daipai, your KPIs are pretty good lately."

Uchiha Rokutsubo (crossed out), Doma Taihei rubbed his hands together in a fawning manner, his smile obsequious: "It's all thanks to your unparalleled power, boss! As soon as your stunning photo was published, the special issue of 'Focus on the Chunin Exams of Konoha' sold like hotcakes!"

The girls practically blew the newsstand apart; they almost got into a fight over your photo!

Naruto sighed, momentarily channeling his inner actor.

"Sigh, as the rising sun of the ninja world, for the sustainable development of the newspaper and to spread our influence throughout the world, I have no choice but to make a sacrifice and personally take some photos!"

Of course, the 15 taels of silver was also a legitimate source.

[Operation Codename: "Pretending to be a Man" Special Project!]

finally:

A stunningly beautiful 30-photo album has been created!

Title Preview: Cover Star of the Inaugural Issue of "Pretending to be a Man"—The God-like Face: Naruto Uzumaki!

【AM 11:50】

"Overtime meal" time!

Naruto Uzumaki enjoyed a "simple, plain, and pure" work lunch: a super deluxe version of tonkotsu ramen with three servings of char siu, two onsen eggs, and a mountain of seaweed and bamboo shoots!

【PM 13:05】

The annual "Filial Piety Project" has been launched!

Naruto Uzumaki, the Sun of Konoha, personally visited the Konoha Village Central Bookstore.

Objective: To snap up the newly released super bestseller – *Romance of the Five Kingdoms*.

Naruto mingled among the excited crowd, diligently "queuing," while his clone had actually prepared a limited-edition autographed copy backstage.

The moment he got the book, his alter ego, Daihei Doma, frantically pressed the shutter button, resulting in a close-up shot.

Ahem, the book is for Kakashi.

Respectful of teachers and elders persona +1.

The next issue of the *Ninja World Daily* will have the following headline on its front page and in the "Pretending to be a Man" section: "Konoha's Genius is So Humble! A Top Star in Public, a Caring Student in Private, Buying His Mentor's Favorite Items!"

The glorious image of "Naruto Uzumaki of Konoha, who respects his teachers and is humble and polite" was spread to every corner of the ninja world through "Pretending to be a Man" and "Ninja World Daily"!

Naruto Uzumaki is such a filial son!

【PM 14:05】- "Konoha Sun's Busy Daily Life"

Naruto Uzumaki, halfway through a yawn, once again reviewed his clones' "weekly report":

1. Grass Kingdom Construction Progress: New type of cement has arrived, and all city construction blueprints are ready! Infrastructure powerhouse, let's get started!

(Intelligence Note: "Full power!" - The branch is full of energy and determined to turn the Land of Grass into a 'concrete paradise'!)

2. Water Kingdom "Water Shadow Clash" Progress Bar:

The Water Country Observer is going crazy: The whole nation is clamoring for Zabuza Momochi to return as the Mizukage!

Lord Zabuza declares: The will of the people is ours! We are ready to contribute our utmost to the prosperity and strength of the Land of Water!

(Intelligence note: "The grand rebellion is about to begin!")

3. Hmm? This intelligence report is highlighted and bolded?

Shimura Danzo launches another surprise attack on our core business – the "Xiongshi Xiaoyao Wan Flagship Store"!

Event Description: The old man dispatched his "Root Card Henchmen Team" to nearly imprison our outstanding store manager "Xiongfengshan" in Konoha prison on the grounds of "suspected tax evasion and false advertising"!

Ultimately, this forced the store to temporarily close!

Naruto put down the intelligence report, his expression serious: "Xiongfeng Mountain! Come before me immediately! Give the Chairman a detailed report on the harassment by that bandaged old man!"

[PM 14:10] - Victim Store Manager's Tearful Accusation

Xiongfengshan, with snot and tears streaming down his face, cried out: "Boss! Shimura Danzo is a terrible person! Relying on the title of 'Hokage's assistant,' Root is just his personal henchman!"

This time they came knocking on our door, claiming to be sharing technology for Konoha, but in reality they're blatantly stealing our vital formula for Xiaoyao Pill! They even threatened to shut us down! Our shop is forced to close!

At this moment, Naruto was also analyzing Shimura Danzo's photos and information.

This is an old man who is about the same age as the Third Hokage, and is said to be the Third Hokage's classmate.

Like Kakashi, he has one eye, while the other is wrapped in bandages.

I wonder if what's wrapped up underneath is the same Sharingan as Kakashi's.

One arm, and the other arm was also wrapped in bandages; you couldn't have Sharingan wrapped around your arm too, could you?

"Tsk tsk, look at that face covered in scars and his limbs missing, he really does look like a senior who devoted himself to Konoha."