Naruto: Naruto Hosted by the System

Soon, the system arrived at the entrance of a convenience store.

However, as soon as he reached the door, the convenience store owner came over with a broom and chased him away, his face full of disgust.

"Get out of here, you stinking monster, don't disturb my business!"

The system had anticipated this, as its database was built upon Naruto's memories.

"I want to buy something." The system walked into the store with a blank expression.

The convenience store owner was furious when he saw that Naruto was ignoring him, which was completely out of character.

"Damn it, didn't you hear me tell you to get out!"

In a fit of anger, he even swung a broom at Naruto's head.

But to the convenience store owner's surprise, Naruto didn't stand still to take the hit this time; instead, he dodged to the side.

The convenience store owner harbored ill will towards the host and even launched the first attack, which meets the conditions for legitimate self-defense.

Before the convenience store owner could even react, the system had already taken action.

He flashed forward and kicked the convenience store owner hard in the back, causing the man to fall to the ground.

The convenience store owner cried out in pain and continued to curse.

However, the system grabbed his arm and twisted it backward, and the intense pain caused screams to replace curses.

"Aaaaah! What are you trying to do?" Fear replaced disgust on the convenience store owner's face.

"I just want to buy something." The system's voice was cold and emotionless.

"I...I won't sell anything to monsters...Aaaaah!"

Before he could finish speaking, the system increased the pressure on his hands.

"now what?"

"Sell, sell, sell! Take whatever you want from the store, just don't hurt me!"

The system then released its grip.

The next moment, the convenience store owner suddenly pounced on Naruto!

"Damn monster!"

The prepared system was unaffected and instead struck the convenience store owner hard on the back of the head, knocking him unconscious.

Naruto was completely dumbfounded.

"System... this... this is wrong, isn't it?"

The system did not answer his question directly, but instead brought up another matter.

[Host, your second goal is to gain everyone's approval.]

"Yeah." Naruto nodded subconsciously in his mind, unaware of the connection between the two.

All my actions are ultimately for the purpose of achieving the host's goals, including what happened just now.

"Huh? Won't that just make more people hate me?"

[Host, do you know two ways to gain everyone's approval?]

"Um...become Hokage?" Naruto asked tentatively.

Firstly, it involves tirelessly helping others, exchanging sincerity for sincerity, and placing one's hopes on others.

Secondly, it's about displaying your muscles, instilling fear in others, forcing them to acknowledge you, and placing their hopes in you.

Based on my analysis, the second approach is more effective for people like convenience store owners.

"What? How could you have such a thought!" Naruto exclaimed in surprise.

But he soon found the answer himself.

The system's database comes from Naruto himself, and Naruto seems to have heard about these two paths the system is talking about in his history class at the Ninja Academy.

But during class, the teacher was clearly criticizing the second approach and encouraging the first approach!

Then Naruto thought of the dream he had this morning, which was the scene from the actual gameplay demonstration.

In his dream, he changed himself and was no longer the "lazybones," "loser," or "good-for-nothing" that others described. He even fairly and justly defeated Uchiha Sasuke, who was the top student in his grade, but some people hated him even more.

Thinking about this, Naruto fell silent.

If the host has any questions about the system's arrangements, they may change the hosting target or take over the body.

Naruto hesitated when faced with the system's suggestion.

What he can do, the system can do as well, or even do better.

But he may not be able to do what the system can do, such as ten times the amount of training.

He was afraid he wouldn't become Hokage, and afraid he would lose his system as a friend.

If the host is unsure how to make a choice, they can consider it carefully before issuing the command.

Naruto hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "Let's leave it at that for now."

Next, the system selected some noodles, vegetables, meat, and a cookbook, and then left money according to the prices set by the convenience store, without giving too little or too much.

Seeing this, Naruto felt a little comforted.

The system just wanted to buy some normal food to supplement the nutrition of his thin body, so it was hard for him to have any grounds to criticize it.

The convenience store owner woke up shortly after the system left.

He was initially panicked, but after discovering that Naruto had already left, he angrily went to the Konoha Police Department to report the incident.

This is outrageous! This is truly outrageous!

That damned monster! He just learned a little something at the ninja academy and now he's bullying innocent civilians!

If you dare to hit someone today, you dare to tear down Konoha tomorrow!

This matter quickly reached the Hokage Building.

The Third Hokage was handling official business when a ninja knocked on the door and entered.

"Lord Hokage! Something terrible has happened!"

"What's wrong? Has Naruto played another prank?" Hiruzen Sarutobi was used to this.

"No, it's even worse than that. Naruto... he actually hit a villager from Konoha!"

"what?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi also became serious upon hearing this.

In the past, Naruto only wanted to get attention by playing harmless pranks, and his homeroom teacher, Iruka Umino, could handle such matters.

But now... Naruto actually started hitting someone?

This made Hiruzen Sarutobi suspect that someone had secretly contacted Naruto and instilled in him some ideas that were detrimental to the village.

Or, more seriously, the seal on the Nine-Tails has loosened.

Regardless of the situation, since it concerns the village's Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Hiruzen Sarutobi has to go and see for himself.

Thinking of this, he waved for the ninja who came to report to leave, and then, carrying some of Naruto's favorite instant noodles, headed towards Naruto's residence.

Chapter 3 Naruto learns about his past.

Naruto's residence wasn't far from the Hokage Building, and Hiruzen Sarutobi arrived quickly.

He knocked on the door with his free hand.

Click.

The door opened.

Naruto's small figure stood behind the door.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze passed through Naruto and fell upon the appearance of Naruto's room.

To his surprise, the place was very clean and tidy, completely different from when he had been there before.

You can even see noodles cooking in the kitchen, with meat, vegetables, and recipes nearby.

In short, it's full of life and feels like a home, not just a den.

"Third-generation grandfather," the system greeted Hiruzen Sarutobi.

This sound pulled Hiruzen Sarutobi back from his reverie, and he froze.

In the past, in order to establish a bond between the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and the village, Hiruzen Sarutobi always played the role of the "good cop," sending Naruto living expenses and appearing to comfort him when he was sad.

That's why Naruto always looked surprised whenever he saw him.

But today, he couldn't detect any emotion in Naruto's words.

Countless thoughts flashed through Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind, but in the end, he still showed Naruto a kind smile as usual and asked, "Naruto, Grandpa has been busy with work lately and hasn't been able to come see you. How have you been lately?"

"Things are thriving." The system's response was concise and to the point.

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at Naruto's drastically changed room and nodded: "I see, that's good."

Then he changed the subject: "Naruto, I heard you hit the convenience store owner. What happened? Tell me, and I'll help you get justice."

"So your so-called upholding justice means I should just endure being bullied without fighting back?"

Naruto's aggressive words startled Hiruzen Sarutobi. Alarm bells rang in his mind, and he asked seriously, "Naruto? Who taught you to say those things?"

"I came up with it myself, because that's the truth."

“I just wanted to fill my stomach, so I went to his shop to buy something. I didn’t shortchange him by a single ounce. He attacked me first, and I was just acting in self-defense. Besides, I didn’t hit him hard.”

“Then you can come to me. I will help you get justice. With me here, they will definitely sell you your stuff.” Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned.

"And what about when you're not around?" Naruto's question startled Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Am I only allowed to buy things when you have free time? Am I only allowed to hoard food during that time and then eat expired food after it spoils? Am I only allowed to endure people calling me a monster time and time again?"

"Why do my three grandfathers call me a monster? How did my parents die?"

This series of questions left Hiruzen Sarutobi speechless. After a moment of contemplation, he asked, "Naruto, do you hate Konoha Village?"