Chapter 220: Yugito's New Den
"System, this is where you're wrong! How am I a 'man'? I'm clearly just a kid."
Naruto complained to the silent system.
While becoming a man can happen overnight, one shouldn't do anything illegal.
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Besides, the three men were all himself—no, that's not right; including Kakuzu and Jiraiya, there were indeed three men.
The system wasn't wrong; it was very precise.
As for whether Kakuzu and Jiraiya were 'old boys,' that was hard to say.
Naruto thought Kakuzu might be.
Jiraiya might have failed to restrain himself among the 'flowers and grass'; after all, sometimes the water is not only deep but also particularly plentiful.
Pulling his thoughts back, he ran to the bathroom to wash his face.
[Drawing card... Congratulations to the host for obtaining one item card.]
[item card: Dog House.]
[Description: Permanent item. A golden nest or a silver nest is not as good as one's own dog house. Triple-use for humans, dogs, and cats; provides the warmth of home.]
[Note: Size can be adjusted automatically according to the resident's body type.]
"???"
Naruto's face was full of question marks.
What the hell is 'triple-use for humans, dogs, and cats'? Where are your manners?
"Big Fox."
Naruto entered the Sealing Space and asked, "Is the floor cold?"
Kurama looked up at him.
It had spent too much energy charging the sky citya while ago and had been sleeping these past two days to recover its strength.
"Why are you asking that?"
"How about I build a den for you?" Narutosuggested.
"What kind of den?" Kurama asked suspiciously.
"A warm den."
Naruto used the card, and a fluffy white carpet appeared.
"Lift your feet!"
"Paws!"
"Tail!"
He directed Kurama, covering the floor, then the iron bars and walls, eventually forming a yurt-style dog house.
"How is it?" Naruto asked.
"It's okay," Kurama said indifferently.
The effect seemed mediocre?
That doesn't make sense.
Naruto tilted his head and said, "Anyway, it's good to have a change of environment."
After he left, Kurama couldn't help but let out a few 'ohs' and rolled around.
"Ah, comfortable!"
Its nine tails moved about happily.
The environment was so warm.
It brought it back to the days when the Six Paths Sage chatted with them in front of a campfire.
Outside, Naruto curled his lip.
We've known each other for over a decade; why act so reserved in front of me?
Even so, he still felt quite happy.
Caring for a tsundere fox spirit starts with me.
"Naruto."
Jiraiya appeared on the windowsill, hanging upside down like a golden hook.
"Are you exercising your waist, old man?"
Naruto asked tentatively.
"No such thing. Does my waist even need exercise?"
Jiraiya waved his hands hurriedly, arguing his case, then spat and said, "I almost forgot the main business. Tsunade is looking for you."
"Oh."
Naruto had some guesses.
After obtaining a lot of intelligence at the Langya Pavilion, Jiraiya must have reported it to Tsunade.
"Okay."
Naruto pushed open the door.
Following him, Jiraiya jumped down and they walked toward the Hokage Building.
"How has Kakashi-sensei been lately?"
Naruto thought of that'salted fish' and asked since he had nothing else to do.
Jiraiya was currently in charge of the Anbu and was well-informed about everything in Konoha.
"Taking care of Hana Rin. In another two months, their child should be born."
"So fast?"
Naruto asked subconsciously.
He felt like Hana Rin's pregnancy was just a short while ago, but unexpectedly, she was almost due.
"It is a bit fast."
Jiraiya said with a face full of emotion.
Of course, his meaning was different from Naruto's.
He was lamenting that even his grand-disciple was having a child, while he was still a single dog.
"If you don't hurry up, your kid will have to call my son 'Big Brother' in the future."
Naruto naturally understood what he was saying and couldn't help but tease him.
"What do you mean 'Big Brother'! You think everyone is like you? No respect for elders!"
Jiraiya said huffily with his neck stiff, "In the future, I'll help you educate your son."
Besides, if I can't beat you, could I possibly not be able to beat your son?
Of course, he didn't say that out loud for fear of losing face.
Naruto shrugged and said, "You should settle things with your child's mother first. I'm not in a hurry anyway."
Jiraiya was suddenly speechless.
Arriving at the Hokage Office, Naruto greeted her: "Sister Tsunade, you've become even more beautiful."
"Your mouth is quite sweet."
Tsunade broke into a smile and said.
"It's called telling the truth."
Naruto replied with a serious face.
Jiraiya, who was beside him, glared at him and said, "Don't be so glib, be serious!"
"Hmph, are you even qualified to talk about him?"
Tsunade slapped the desk.
Jiraiya immediately didn't dare to speak further.
"I called you here to tell you something. Yesterday, the Hidden Cloud Village was ambushed by two members of the Akatsuki Organization, and the Two-Tails Jinchuriki, Nii Yugito, has gone missing."
Tsunade returned to the main business, her face showing hidden worry. "The ones who acted were the same two who appeared in the Hidden Sand Village. Their movements are truly too fast."
And in terms of strength, the Hidden Cloud Villagewas currently half a step stronger than Konoha.
If even they couldn't stop it, Konoha would likely find it very difficult as well.
Naruto raised an eyebrow slightly.
It was indeed fast.
Traveling from the Hidden Sand Village to the Hidden Cloud Village normally takes several days.
It seems Obito and the others are getting anxious too.
They were afraid the Tianming Organization would come out to cause trouble again.
But fortunately, because Shukaku wasn't captured, Yugito was not in immediate mortal danger.
After all, the Gedo Statue absorbed them in order.
"Considering the dangerous situation for Jinchuriki, you should stay in Konoha for the time being."
Tsunade's gaze fell on Naruto as she said, "The Flying Thunder God Technique is not omnipotent. The Akatsuki Organization is so mysterious; they might have a way to counter it."
Theoretically, there were indeed counters.
Like Sealing Jutsu or something.
But was Minato invincible just because of the Flying Thunder God Technique?
It was mainly because his speed was too fast.
He remembered in the original work, even Obitowith his Mangekyo Sharingan enhanced by Hashirama cells couldn't catch his movements.
By the time you react, the 'daylilies are already cold'—it's too late.
Either you're faster than him, or you're tougher than him.
While Naruto didn't dare say he was faster than Minato in reaction speed, he was still unparalleled in the Ninja World.
Moreover, he was exceptionally tough; without an S-rank Ninjutsu, one couldn't even break his defense.
Ninety-nine percent of Ninjas have high attack and low defense.
But he was different; both were high.
"Okay."
Naruto agreed.
How great it is to not have to do missions.
In his previous life, his wish was to not have to go to work.
Now that he had the chance to officially slack off, he couldn't miss it.
And it also gave him the perfect opportunity to establish an alibi.
The Fool and The Hermit are stirring up trouble—what does that have to do with me, Uzumaki Naruto?
The many mental drafts Tsunade had prepared became useless; she had thought Naruto would be difficult to persuade.
She nodded with relief and said, "When the time comes, I'll have Jiraiya arrange for two Anbu to follow you."
"No need." Naruto shook his head and refused, saying, "If something really happens, I'd have to save them. It's easier for me to run alone."
Tsunade was stunned for a moment; it seemed there was no fault in that logic, so she didn't insist... "Konan probably won't agree to hold a concert in the Land of Fire's Metropolis."
Kakuzu could be said to understand Konan.
She and Pain more or less showed their dislike for Konoha in their daily lives.
Plus, the two of them almost never took the initiative to strike.
"I know."
Uzumaki Menma nodded and said.
In terms of understanding, he naturally understood better than Kakuzu.
"But Pain doesn't know."
"What do you mean?"
"When we go back and ask for instructions, we'll say we need to 'lead the snake out of its hole' and hold a concert in the Metropolis. Will Pain agree?"
"He will." Kakuzu realized. "Pain doesn't know Friede is Konan, so he will agree."
"Since Pain agrees, with Sister Nan's personality, it's impossible for her to go and explain."
Uzumaki Menma revealed a smile.
This move is called NTRing to someone's face—ah, wait, I mean acting first and reporting later.
Thanks to the two big bosses, Shengyangyu and Xiaoshewan, for the tips.