NOVEL WEB Chapter 11: 10
"Naruto, you brat, what's going on?"
"How did you become so hardworking?"
"It's unreasonable!"
Hokage Office.
Sitting at the table.
Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was peeping with a crystal ball, showed horror and suspicion in his eyes.
Originally.
After listening to Anbu's report, Sarutobi Hiruzen immediately planned to use the crystal ball to observe Naruto's movements.
But he did not expect.
Something unexpected.
Because.
In Sarutobi Hiruzen's crystal ball, there are four Narutos!
Two making dango at home.
One selling dango at a stall.
One running.
It took a long time for Sarutobi Hiruzen to figure out which one was the main body.
The one selling dango is the main body!
"This kid has three clones, each of which is working hard or training diligently."
"What on earth is he trying to do?"
"So desperately, could it be..."
Sarutobi Hiruzen took a deep drag on his cigarette.
His eyes were very complicated.
For Naruto, Sarutobi Hiruzen doesn't want him to be mature and rational.
Because Naruto came from an extraordinary background, he was the son of the Fourth Hokage, the son of a hero, with a dazzling halo.
In addition, the power of the Nine Tails hidden in his body is too immense.
The smarter and more rational he is, the more likely he will be supported and loved by the villagers.
If Naruto is too good, it will threaten his status as Hokage.
So.
Leaving him alone, not nurturing him, only guaranteeing his minimum living limit, and making him a mindless tool of power, this is the best way at present.
But now.
Without any training from outsiders, Naruto took the initiative to embrace life.
Not only did he find a way to survive, but he even worked hard to become stronger.
Everything about him is developing in a positive direction.
This makes Sarutobi Hiruzen feel threatened...
"Forget it, guessing here is not the way."
"Let's go directly to him!"
After packing up the crystal ball, Sarutobi Hiruzen pulled himself together and strode out of the office.
...
On Konoha Street.
"Lord Hokage, hello!"
"Hello, Grandpa Hokage!"
"Lord Third Hokage, good morning!"
Putting on a smiling demeanor, Sarutobi Hiruzen walked around the streets of Konoha Village with a standard kind grandfather appearance.
The villagers also greeted him warmly.
After all, for most people, they don't know the true face of Lord Hokage.
They only know that this is a ninjutsu master who led Konoha Village to win two wars. After the death of the Fourth Hokage, he returned despite his old age for the sake of Konoha's overall situation.
He's the venerable Hokage-sama!
Not long after.
Sarutobi Hiruzen came to Naruto's booth.
At this time, Naruto had just sold out the dango and was going home to restock.
"Yo, isn't this Naruto?"
"I haven't seen you for a few days, and you've actually started a small business?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen greeted cheerfully.
And Naruto at this time.
Already prepared.
The coverage area of Observation Haki is 500 meters.
So he knew that Sarutobi Hiruzen was coming towards him a few minutes ago.
As for this somewhat hypocritical Grandpa Hokage, Naruto had other plans in mind.
Ordinary people might think that this old guy from the Third Hokage should be punished for hiding Naruto's life experience, depriving him of his rations, and allowing the villagers to bully him.
But Naruto doesn't think so.
It might be thrilling to eliminate the Third Hokage for the sake of instant gratification.
But then he'd have to leave Konoha Village.
He'd have to betray the village.
But as Naruto, which village would dare to accept him?
Even strong figures like Orochimaru and Tsunade, with skills, identities, and connections...
They were all reduced to wandering outside.
With the Nine Tails, he is a walking mobile bomb, which village would dare to take him in?
I'm afraid only the Akatsuki organization would be willing to lend a helping hand to him.
But the purpose of the Akatsuki organization, Naruto knows all too well.
So the life of the Third Hokage has to be spared for the time being.
And.
For Naruto, Sarutobi Hiruzen still has a lot of use value.
As long as he operates skillfully and displays superb acting skills, he is even confident in turning Sarutobi Hiruzen into his pawn to use!
And this meeting with Sarutobi Hiruzen today...
Naruto is not demanding.
Just make Sarutobi Hiruzen cry!
...
Countless thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant.
Naruto calmed down as quickly as possible.
Then.
Almost within a few tenths of a second, Naruto entered the state.
Putting on a naive, simple, and very happy look.
"Ah!"
"It's Grandpa Hokage!"
Naruto called out sweetly.
I have to say.
Previously, Sarutobi Hiruzen was still full of suspicions and doubts.
Wondering if this Naruto had gone bad.
If he started working so hard to become strong and rich, would he do the right thing against him, the Third Hokage?
But as soon as Naruto's sweet voice called out, the doubts in the Third Hokage's heart were immediately dispelled by half!
The vigilance also greatly reduced!
"Yeah, I came to see you, Naruto. I didn't expect you to actually be selling dango here. I thought they were lying to me."
Sarutobi Hiruzen answered with a smile.
"That's right! The dango I sell is delicious!"
"Hey, let me take a look!"
"Great! There's just one more skewer left!"
"Grandpa Hokage, you should also try my handiwork!"
Naruto's acting skills exploded.
Just pretending to be an innocent little devil.
Excitedly handing a skewer of dango to the Third Hokage.
"Ah, this..."
Suddenly, Sarutobi Hiruzen was stunned!
He took the dango.
Staring at Naruto dully.
Naruto at this time.
The acting skills can't be said to be very high, it can only be said to be Oscar-worthy.
There is no negative expression on his innocent face.
With twinkling blue eyes, he stared at the Third Hokage intently, as if expecting him to taste his craft and then give an evaluation.
Just that look, truly.
Not to mention the Third Hokage, even Danzo would soften seeing Naruto's expression!
It has to be softened by Naruto's expression!
"What's wrong, Grandpa Hokage?"
"Hurry up and eat!"
"Try my handiwork!"
Naruto's eyes sparkled.
The look of anticipation in his eyes became more intense.
At this time, the Third Hokage's heart felt a little uncomfortable!
Just like the famous saying: Only innocence can defeat the shameless!
The more innocent Naruto's eyes looked, the more ashamed the Third Hokage felt!
Even though he is such an innocent child, he still doubts and suspects him.
I am so filthy, so filthy!
"Grandpa Hokage..."
"Why don't you eat it? Could it be that the dango isn't to your liking?"
Naruto stepped up.
The expectant eyes were deliberately dimmed.
Seeing Naruto's innocent face, Sarutobi Hiruzen felt guilt and self-blame like overwhelming waves!
"Okay, okay, I'll eat... eat..."
Sarutobi Hiruzen bit into the dango and chewed it.
I have to say that although he felt uncomfortable, the dango tasted really good.
Even looking at the whole Konoha Village, it's first class.
Naruto continues to show off his acting skills.
He stared at Sarutobi Hiruzen intently, watching him eat, and even breathed lightly to act realistically.
After a while.
Sarutobi Hiruzen finished eating the dango.
Naruto didn't delay for a second, seamlessly connecting!
Looking up, Naruto clenched his hands into fists.
In the blue pupils, there was a look of great anticipation.
"How is it? Grandpa Hokage?"
"Did you like the dango...is it okay?"
"Ok..."
Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded silently.
For a moment.
Naruto is like a child who has worked hard to learn the piano for three years and finally got the approval of his pianist parents.
He cheers and jumps with excitement!
"Yeah!"
"Great, great!"
"Grandpa Hokage approves of my dango!"
"Grandpa Hokage thinks my dango is delicious!"
"So happy!"
Looking at Naruto dancing happily.
Sarutobi Hiruzen also had a smile on his face.
But inside.
More and more self-blame! Guilt! Uncomfortable!
I, I really damn it!
He is so kind and pure, yet I doubt him!
How could I doubt such a kind child!
Sarutobi!
You don't deserve to be Hokage at all!
You don't deserve to be called Grandpa Hokage by Naruto!
You, you are ashamed of Naruto's respect for you!