"Here... This is Kurama."
Looking at the miniature Nine-Tailed perched on Uzumaki Naruto's shoulder, Hiruzen Sarutobi, for a moment, felt his worldview crumble.
"Hokage, I remember you."
"That night, you were the one hitting me with that big stick, weren't you?"
Kurama looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi and said with an unfriendly gaze.
"You... you can talk?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, seeing the Nine-Tailed speak human words.
He truly didn't know that Tailed Beasts could talk.
"Hmph!"
"Not only can This Lord speak, but This Lord can also curse."
"Damn you, look at your pathetic state, and you still have the nerve to call yourself the Strongest Hokage?"
"I won't even mention Senju Hashirama. Can you even compare to that brat Senju Tobirama?"
"If it weren't for me and Naruto getting along, I'd freaking kill you!"
As Kurama spoke, the negative emotions emanating from him grew stronger and stronger.
An extremely dangerous aura gradually spread throughout the room.
"Um... Naruto, quickly send the Nine-Tailed back."
Seeing signs of the Nine-Tailed possibly going berserk, Hiruzen Sarutobi panicked.
"Alright."
"Kurama, stop cursing."
"Hmph!"
"Shameless old geezer!"
"..."
Watching the Nine-Tailed's Chakra aura disappear, Hiruzen Sarutobi wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
Just now,
He almost thought the Nine-Tailed was going to break through the seal and escape.
"Hokage-sama, Kurama isn't usually like this. He's very polite to people."
Uzumaki Naruto explained with a smile.
"Alright, stop talking."
Hiruzen Sarutobi awkwardly interrupted Naruto's words.
What does he mean, 'very polite to people'?
Is he not a person?
However,
Seeing the Nine-Tailed listen to Naruto so well, Hiruzen Sarutobi also breathed a sigh of relief.
Since Naruto was able to control the situation even when the Nine-Tailed almost went berserk, there should be no need to worry about the Nine-Tailed going out of control.
"Naruto, since you and the Nine-Tailed have such a good relationship, I'm relieved."
"Now that you possess such great power, what do you plan to do?"
After calming down, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Uzumaki Naruto and asked in a deep voice.
The power of the Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki was too great; he had to understand Naruto's intentions.
"Of course, to become Hokage and protect the Village!"
Uzumaki Naruto said directly.
"Where the Konoha dances, the fire continues to burn."
"I really like that saying."
Standard answer.
"Good!"
"Naruto, with those words, I am at ease."
"I believe that in the future, you will definitely gain everyone's recognition!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi said happily.
His efforts in giving Naruto "ideological education" every now and then were not in vain.
It seems,
His efforts were still very effective.
As long as Naruto believes in the will of fire,
Then he would never have to worry about Naruto posing any threat to him.
After Uzumaki Naruto left, Danzo Shimura walked in from outside.
"Hiruzen, now that Naruto has reconciled with the Nine-Tailed and become a perfect Jinchuriki."
"Such a person is too dangerous. You should hand him over to me to control."
Danzo Shimura said coldly.
He still had one of Uchiha Shisui's eyes in his possession.
As long as he used Kotoamatsukami to control Uzumaki Naruto, this perfect Jinchuriki,
Then his influence would rise to another level.
"No."
"Root is too dark."
"Naruto is the inheritor of the will of fire and is not suited to be there with you."
Hiruzen Sarutobi said coldly.
"Hiruzen, the Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki must be controlled. By doing this, you are gambling with the entire Village!"
"If something goes wrong, you will bear all the responsibility!"
Danzo Shimura shouted loudly.
"Danzo, don't play your little games in front of me."
"Remember, I am the Hokage."
Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke each word distinctly.
"Hmph!"
"You'll regret this!"
Danzo Shimura flung out these words and stormed off in a huff.
Watching his departing back, Hiruzen Sarutobi unconcernedly took a sip of his tea.
Of course, he knew that using violent means to control Naruto would be more foolproof.
But that would inevitably draw criticism from the people of the Village.
After all, the fact that Naruto was the Fourth Hokage's son might become known someday.
What he wanted was not just to control everything while he was alive, but even after his death, he wanted to be revered as the Third Hokage!
What does that idiot Danzo understand... Konoha Village.
Inside a training ground.
Hyuga Hinata, Shino Aburame, and Inuzuka Kiba watched Kurenai Yuhi walk over, their mouths slightly agape.
Today, Kurenai Yuhi wore light makeup, with slightly curled black hair and fiery red lips, making her appear alluring and seductive.
"Hinata, what's wrong?"
Seeing Hyuga Hinata and the others in a daze, Kurenai Yuhi asked with a smile.
"Teacher Kurenai, you're so beautiful today!"
Hyuga Hinata snapped out of it and walked forward, intimately taking Kurenai Yuhi's arm.
"Really?"
"Hinata, you've also learned to be a smooth talker."
Kurenai Yuhi happily patted Hyuga Hinata's head.
"No, I'm telling the truth."
"But... Teacher Kurenai, why are you so beautifully dressed today?"
Hyuga Hinata asked curiously.
"Am I?"
"I usually look like this."
Kurenai Yuhi tilted her head and lightly hummed, then turned her gaze to Shino Aburame and Inuzuka Kiba.
"Teacher Kurenai still has something to do today, you two should train on your own."
"Yes!"
Shino Aburame and Inuzuka Kiba nodded.
"Teacher Kurenai, so Hinata isn't training with us either?"
Inuzuka Kiba asked, puzzled.
"Not today, I also have something to talk to Hinata about."
Kurenai Yuhi finished speaking and pulled Hyuga Hinata away.
Seeing their backs, Shino Aburame and Inuzuka Kiba both looked envious.
"Shino, why do you think Hinata and Teacher Kurenai are so close?"
"I'm really envious."
Hearing Inuzuka Kiba's words, Shino Aburame adjusted his sunglasses.
"Actually, I think... Hinata is a girl, so she has an advantage over us in terms of gender."
"Plus, Hinata is a genius, and her strength is so much greater than ours, so it's understandable that Teacher Kurenai prefers Hinata."
"And it's not me saying this, Kiba, you spend all your time with Akamaru..."
Shino Aburame turned around as he spoke, only to find that his surroundings were already empty.
"Indeed, I've been ignored again."
..."Hehehe... Hong-jiejie, let me guess, you're dressed so beautifully, it must be for Naruto, right?"
Walking on the streets of Konoha, Hinata held Kurenai Yuhi's hand and chuckled.
"Hmph!"
"Don't talk nonsense, I'm not doing it for that pervert."
Kurenai Yuhi snorted coldly.
"Really?"
"Then I'll go train instead."
Hyuga Hinata asked deliberately.
"Don't!"
"Please, I'm begging you."
Kurenai Yuhi became anxious.
If Hinata didn't come along, how would it look if she went to find Naruto alone?
Ever since he received that reward last time, Naruto hadn't mentioned her in his diary for a long time.
Now that Naruto was finally back, she didn't want to miss this opportunity to make an impression.
"Alright then."
"Naruto will definitely be captivated by you looking like this."
Hyuga Hinata playfully stuck out her tongue and pulled Kurenai Yuhi's arm, walking towards Naruto's house.