I was broadcast live while taking the Chunin Exam!

This is something that Tobirama Senju and Orochimaru could study.

"Kurama's body?" Naruto was somewhat surprised.

“A body made from the Divine Tree should be better than a body formed from chakra,” Kitahara Kaede said.

“I need to talk to Kurama; he should be free,” Naruto said.

Kurama (the Nine-Tails) was worried that Naruto would die because the seal would be broken, so it chose to sacrifice itself within the seal.

This feeling even evokes the sense of sacrifice between father and son.

"I'm going to visit the Ino family later, so don't come looking for me there," Kitahara Kaede cautioned.

He didn't want Naruto to jump in and become a third wheel while he was catching up with Ino.

"I'll wait for you in the Hokage's office after I make my decision. Just don't stay at Ino's house all night," Naruto teased Kitahara Kaede.

Kitahara Kaede smiled.

Naruto still has that innocent look, but he has matured a bit.

In the past, Naruto would never have made a joke like that.

“I have no idea how long it will take Ino to absorb the powerful spiritual energy tonic that is the Wraith,” Kitahara Kaede said.

The demon in his hand had lost its original form and transformed into a deep, dark bead with a hint of purple.

After the demon lost its independent consciousness, the impurities in its spiritual power were also completely eliminated.

At this moment, the bead contained only highly condensed and pure spiritual power, which was at least enough for Ino's spiritual power to reach half of the Six Paths level.

Once Ino adapts to this power, she will be able to attempt to become a Six Paths level being.

At that point, lifespan will no longer be an issue.

"I'm going home now. I need to talk to my wife and kids, and also have a word with Kurama." Naruto waved goodbye.

Then I left.

Since this matter concerns Kurama, and Naruto's family has already treated Kurama as one of their own, it's normal for them to hold a family meeting to discuss this matter.

“Fourth Hokage, I can offer the same terms for the half of Kurama within you. The difficulties Naruto is facing now are the same for you,” Kitahara Kaede said.

Minato Namikaze emerged from the corner with a slightly bitter smile.

“I never intended to hide the fact that I was here. 750 is just a topic you're discussing that's not suitable for me to get involved,” Minato Namikaze said.

“Naruto and I both know that Naruto is the current Hokage, and I am the strongest. So, Minato-san, you don’t need to worry about it.” Kitahara Kaede smiled.

Kitahara Kaede had a very good impression of the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze.

Perhaps this is partly because Minato Namikaze's untimely death did not change anything, but Kitahara Kaede doesn't care about that.

"I am truly grateful to Naruto for having a friend like you," Minato Namikaze said.

“Uncle Minato, you’re exaggerating. Naruto’s perseverance is the reason he’s recognized.” Kitahara Kaede didn’t want the credit at all.

He helped Naruto a lot, but Naruto's success today is largely due to his unwavering commitment to everything.

Kitahara Kaede did not like the praise that came from reversing cause and effect.

He was willing to help Naruto because Naruto never gave up. Not because Kitahara Kaede helped Naruto, therefore Naruto never gave up.

Kitahara Kaede has never liked praise that doesn't belong to her.

“I should go home too. This is the first family meeting I’ve attended in so many years, and I don’t want to be late,” Minato Namikaze said with a smile.

This was the first time he'd held a family meeting since his children had started their own families.

"I should go visit Ino too," Kitahara Kaede waved.

Chapter 905 Ino

Kitahara Kaede's visit to the Yamanaka family was not complicated. Although Kitahara Kaede's status in the ninja world was very special at the time, visiting a friend's house was a matter of circumstance.

In general, such visits do not need to be particularly formal.

"I thought you would have arrived earlier." Yamanaka Inoichi and Kitahara Kaede sat on the tatami mats.

Ino's mother is preparing tea and snacks.

In the world of ninjas, the mainstream tea is matcha, not the sencha that Kitahara Kaede was once familiar with.

Although Yamanaka Inoichi's house is not a large mansion like the Hyuga family's, it is not small either, and it has at least a tea room.

"Uncle Haiyi, don't make it sound like I have ulterior motives," Kitahara Kaede said with a smile.

Although it had been quite a few years since they last met, there were no conflicts between them.

Even though the connection wasn't very close, it could still be described as peaceful.

"I will not agree to your taking my precious daughter away!" Yamanaka Inoichi suddenly said very seriously.

Kitahara Kaede was a little stunned; he didn't know how the topic had suddenly shifted to this point.

"Don't misunderstand, I just wanted to try saying those words. After all, after having a daughter, I've thought about how I would treat my son-in-law. So I really wanted to see what it felt like to say those words." Yamanaka Inoichi suddenly laughed.

Kitahara Kaede smiled somewhat helplessly.

“If Uncle Haiyi said, ‘I’ll give you ten million taels, leave my daughter!’ it would probably be more believable,” Kitahara Kaede joked.

Yamanaka Inoichi nodded thoughtfully.

"Kitahara Kaede, Ino has waited for you for over a decade. I hope you will treat her well," Yamanaka Inoichi said with a touch of melancholy.

“I would have done this without being told. I came here to give Ino a gift.” Kitahara Kaede said, placing the beads in her hand on the table.

Yamanaka Inoichi knew something extraordinary just by looking at it.

No matter what, he was an elite Jonin who excelled in mental skills. Although he was getting old and could be considered to be on the decline, his eyesight was still very good.

"Is this pure spiritual power? Can something like this actually be condensed into a physical form?" Yamanaka Inoichi was somewhat astonished.

His mental strength was already quite refined, but he had never dared to imagine that it could materialize.

"This is the legendary demon from the ninja world. I've eliminated its consciousness and purified its impure spiritual power. It should be enough to help Ino and Uncle Inoichi with their training," Kitahara Kaede said.

This isn't the kind of thing that can be digested directly in a short period of time.

Kitahara Kaede came in person only to ensure that nothing went wrong when Ino used this thing for the first time.

As for whether Haiyi would also use this thing to cultivate, Kitahara Kaede didn't really care.

This is a gift he gave to Ino, and Ino owns all of it.

Ino can use this bead however she likes.

"I'll pass. I'm already getting old, so I shouldn't hinder my daughter from going further," Haiyi said, shaking his head.

"Uncle Haiyi is the current head of the Yamanaka family. Doesn't he intend to consider the well-being of his clan?" Kitahara Kaede asked, somewhat surprised.

"Among the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, the Yamanaka family is not very large. Apart from Yamanaka Fu, who follows Danzo, only Yamanaka Santen has the strength of an elite Jonin. Even if the other clan members obtain such a treasure, it would just be a waste." Yamanaka Inoichi shook his head.

The members of the Yamanaka family are rarely ninjas who go on missions; they mostly work in the investigation and interrogation teams.

Neither of these two places requires too much strength.

Most of the ninjas of the Yamanaka clan have little ambition.

"I don't think I need to marry into the family, do I?" Kitahara Kaede suddenly said.

Yamanaka Inoichi knew it was a joke, so he just smiled.

“If I threatened you with marrying into the family, you would probably run away from home with Ino, right? Ino would probably be better off with you than with the family,” Inoichi said.

He didn't have that idea.

Even the Senju family never considered having Kitahara Kaede marry into their family.

Everyone knows this is impossible. If Kitahara Kaede wanted to, he could easily possess a large force. Everyone is well aware of this.

"Ino, stop hiding, Uncle Inoichi has already agreed," Kitahara Kaede called out towards the door.

Ino, blushing, pushed open the door and walked in.

“Ino, you’ve grown up now, so you’ll have to make your own choices for the rest of your life. But Kitahara Kaede is definitely the best choice I’ve ever seen,” Yamanaka Inoichi said with a kind smile.

“...Father.” Ino said, somewhat moved.

“Ino, this spiritual energy bead can bring you close to the Six Paths level. As for the life leap, I will help you get through it,” Kitahara Kaede said.

At this point, Ino's raw strength was already on par with Yamanaka Inoichi's; she might just lack experience.

Moreover, Ino is not simply practicing the Yamanaka family's secret techniques; she also has considerable skill in medical ninjutsu.

"Kaede." Ino simply murmured Kitahara Kaede's name, her eyes filled with determination.

After years of waiting, a happy ending has finally arrived, which is certainly something to be happy about.

"As for the engagement ceremony, how about after the second half of the Ninja World Conference? I should take this opportunity to warn those cowardly guys not to cause trouble during our engagement," Kitahara Kaede said.

These words carried an air of domineering power.

Those mysterious enemies were never taken seriously by Kitahara Kaede.

"If we get engaged, we'll need to invite Choza, Shikaku, and the other ninja clan members (from Zhao Li's clan) to be witnesses," Haiyi thought to himself.

Engagement is something that can't be taken too lightly.

“I plan to discuss with Naruto about buying a piece of land in the village,” Kitahara Kaede said.

This is not a difficult thing, but speaking it out is a matter of attitude.

Only by having some industry can one be considered a suitable match for the families in the mountains.

Only by doing this much can the Yamanaka family avoid being perceived by others as trying to curry favor with Kitahara Kaede.

Only if Kitahara Kaede expresses respect for the Yamanaka family can the ninja world refrain from making unpleasant remarks.

If the engagement ceremony becomes too simple, countless rumors and gossip will likely flood the Ino and Yamanaka families.

If something like this happens, then it's Kitahara Kaede's problem.

The most important thing for two people in a relationship is mutual respect; only in this way can they achieve a harmonious and fulfilling life.

Kitahara Kaede had thought this through very thoroughly.

Chapter 906 Decision

Kitahara Kaede did not stay overnight at the mountain house. He simply watched Ino complete her training using the spiritual power orb before taking his leave.

This is, of course, out of respect. Kitahara Kaede has already gained the approval of Ino's parents, so there is no need to rush things.

So after leaving the Yamanaka family, he went straight to the Hokage Building; Naruto still needed to give him an answer.

Furthermore, Kitahara Kaede also needs to discuss with the village the issue of acquiring a piece of land.

"You seem to be doing well, right?" Naruto said with a smile, and served Kitahara Kaede a cup of hot tea.

"Everything went very smoothly. Judging from your expression, you've also decided to give Kurama his freedom?" Kitahara Kaede asked rhetorically.

“Yes, our family has discussed it, and Kurama will continue to live with us as family, but I will no longer confine him inside my body.” Naruto nodded.

"Then what about the half of the Nine-Tails inside Uncle Minato's body? Is it the same?" Kitahara Kaede asked.

“Of course, although Kurama is divided into two, he is still one in the end.” Naruto nodded.

“By the way, I need to get a piece of land in the village, since my previous house was really too small,” Kitahara Kaede said.

　750 His words were vague; he didn't even specify how big a piece he wanted.

It wasn't that Kitahara Kaede was idly testing Naruto's limits; he simply hadn't thought it through yet.

“That’s not a problem, but are you planning to stay in the center of the village or on the edge?” Naruto asked.

If Kitahara Kaede wants a location in the center of the village, he'll have to put in some effort to negotiate with the other ninja clans.

Although out of respect for Kitahara Kaede, these ninja clans would most likely not object to anything; at most, they would just hope to gain some benefits from Kitahara Kaede.

If Kitahara Kaede doesn't care much about position, then the problem is even easier to solve.

Although Konoha Village has walls, they are not unexpandable.

In fact, the area of ​​Konoha Village has increased considerably over the years.

There haven't been any wars in recent years, and the population of Konoha Village has increased considerably.

As for the wall, with Yamato's Wood Release technique, it's not really a problem.