Being a Ninja is a high-risk profession, and accidents happen in life. Orphans are a common occurrence in the world of Ninjas.
"Uzumaki... Naruto..."
Yūgao, who was initially a bit confused, immediately recalled something.
"Could it be...?!"
"Exactly."
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded, stood up, and walked to the window again.
The Nine-Tailed Demon Foxs Attack back then caused significant destruction to Konoha.
Most people only knew that the Fourth Hokageand his wife sacrificed their lives to seal the Nine-Tailed, which is now the "Nine-Tails Jinchuriki · Uzumaki Naruto."
But only a few people knew that Uzumaki Narutowas not the Nine-Tailed, but the child of the Fourth Hokage and his wife.
As an Anbu member who had been working for many years, Yūgao Uzuki naturally knew the inside story.
This also indicated that she was a Konoha Ninjatrusted by the Konoha higher-ups.
"Originally, I planned to... never mind..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head.
Since Kakashi hadn't fully emerged from his shadow, he should be allowed to continue recuperating his state of mind slowly.
"In any case, I hope you can deliver this month's living expenses to that child... Of course, he might be wary of outsiders... so quietly placing the money is also acceptable..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi explained the assessment mission.
Yūgao thought to herself that this was probably the easiest mission.
The Fourth Hokage's son, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki... no matter what, he was still just a child.
So this mission would be completed effortlessly.
"I will complete the mission perfectly, Hokage-sama!"
Yūgao stood up, took the money, nodded in acknowledgment, and left the Hokage's office directly.
After she had completely left, Hiruzen Sarutobilooked at the Fourth Hokage's portrait on the wall and once again fell into reminiscence... On Naruto's balcony.
Nine-Tailed: "You should choose to call the police; the Uchiha Police Force are very good at handling these kinds of things..."
By this point, the Nine-Tailed was still quite rational.
Once the identity of a Tailed Beast Jinchuriki is discovered by enemy Ninja, they will be kidnapped or even assassinated.
After all, there have been precedents.
The Nine-Tailed didn't think that if a similar situation happened now, another Minato Namikazewould appear to save him.
And once a Jinchuriki is killed, the Tailed Beast will die with him.
It's unknown how long it would take to revive again.
Even more terrifying, his own situation was slightly different.
Back then... his other half was sealed into the Shinigami's stomach by the Fourth Hokage using the Dead Demon Consuming Seal.
If he died, he would very likely go directly to meet his other half.
Ultimately, he would be trapped for all eternity, never to be reincarnated!
The Nine-Tailed, extremely wary of this outcome, cherished Naruto's life even more than Narutohimself to some extent.
"If I call the Police Force, the thief will be long gone..."
Naruto retorted.
"Didn't you say you wanted me to go on a rampage, you stinky fox? I'm going to do it now."
Soon, Naruto arrived at the balcony, looking inside from his own window... Indoors.
The Anbu girl, on her first visit, was surveying everything.
Electric kettle, washing machine, refrigerator, air conditioner, television, table and chairs... everything was there.
Just looking at the decor and furnishings, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it was above average.
She stepped lightly, walked to the dining table in the center of the living room, took out the money, and placed it on the table.
With that, Yūgao breathed a sigh of relief.
Such an easy mission.
Thus... her assessment was complete.
Anbu Squad Six, a fresh start... Yūgao, lost in thought, didn't immediately notice a cold gaze outside the window, fixed on her and moving with her.
However, very quickly, Yūgao noticed the sudden drop in temperature in the room.
"Hmm?!" She spun her head sharply, immediately meeting the fierce face outside the window.
"Intruder."
Naruto's low voice rang out.
Then, the window was opened, and a beast-like figure lunged fiercely towards Yūgao... Chapter Five. Uzumaki Naruto, you are a born demon!!!
Nine-Tailed: "Wait, kid... she's a Konoha Anbu!"
Seeing the uniform on the opponent, the Nine-Tailed immediately recognized her identity.
But it got stuck as soon as it spoke.
Because the Nine-Tailed quickly realized that in Uzumaki Naruto's cognitive system, there was no concept of "Anbu."
However, in reality, Naruto not only knew but also anticipated the identity of the Anbu Kunoichi under the cat mask through her long purple hair and porcelain-doll-like fair arms.
Gekkō Hayate's childhood friend, lover... Yūgao Uzuki?
He thought this in his head, but his movements were not slow at all.
"!"
Suddenly seeing Naruto lunging with full force, Yūgao Uzuki's expression changed drastically.
His scarlet vertical pupils, the ferocious whisker marks, and the sharp fangs exposed in his open mouth... made her immediately realize his strangeness.
And through the speed and strength of his lunge, Yūgao Uzuki instantly understood that the kid in front of her was not to be trifled with.
There was no time to think about other things; her thoughts only reached this point, and relying on years of Ninja training, she almost reflexively threw a punch.
It didn't take much strength to teach a kid a lesson.
As a Chunin, an Anbu Ninja who would also aim for the Special Jonin position in the future, she had enough confidence to take down a dozen kids.
—It was as simple as eating and drinking.
However, could the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, who had become like this... the mission target · Uzumaki Naruto, really be dealt with so easily?
Snap!
"What?!"
Yūgao Uzuki's eyes suddenly widened.
In a flash of lightning, most of the confrontation was already complete.
She saw her outstretched fist easily grabbed and parried by her opponent.
The strength from his wrist was like an iron clamp, gripping her tightly.
Immediately after, a fist with five unusually sharp fingers rapidly magnified in front of her face.
Bang!
A punch landed squarely on Yūgao Uzuki's face.
The Anbu girl fell backward with a thud.
The terrifying force even caused widespread cracks in her Anbu mask, showing how heavy that punch was.
"How could he..."
The Nine-Tailed couldn't help but widen its vertical pupils, looking at Naruto's decisive strike with some surprise.
Theoretically, the strength of this Anbu female human was probably at the Chunin level.
Training in Anbu would also greatly increase her professional capabilities.
On the other hand, Uzumaki Naruto... firstly, he hadn't attended school and was illiterate.
Secondly, he was still young and had not received systematic Ninja combat training at all.
But the combat talent he displayed was astonishing, just like... Nine-Tailed: "That man, the Fourth Hokage!"
Having witnessed Naruto's growth from childhood, the Nine-Tailed knew exactly what he was capable of.
But Naruto's actual combat performance still exceeded its imagination.
The only explanation was that Uzumaki Narutoinherited the combat talent of his father, the Fourth Hokage!
Bang!
Yūgao Uzuki, whose head hit the floor heavily, instantly felt the world spin and a splitting headache.
She never expected her assessment mission to be messed up.
A Ninja should obey all orders.
From childhood, she had diligently carried out all the orders issued from above.
During her Ninja Academy days, she had already memorized all the rules and regulations by heart.
She never took anything lightly, never underestimated an opponent.
However, facing a child, she... "Is this... the strength of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki... Ugh..."
Before Yūgao Uzuki fell unconscious, what she saw... was that vertical pupil burning with a needle-sharp red glow.
—And that inexplicably bulging pair of pants.
"Well done."
When all was settled, and Naruto stood before the unconscious Anbu girl, the Nine-Tailed gave a fair assessment.
Uzumaki Naruto was Konoha's Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
This fallen human female was also a member of Konoha's military force.
In a way, it was dog-eat-dog?
The Nine-Tailed was delighted by this.
Having been in Konoha for over half a century, interesting things were few, but ever since he had been with this kid, it seemed he could find a lot of fun.
"But you've gotten into trouble. Because this female human is a Konoha Anbu..."
From its perspective, the Nine-Tailed began to educate Naruto about this special department of Konoha.
Back then, after Kushina became a Jinchuriki, for a very, very long time, she was closely protected... or rather, 'monitored,' by the Anbu.