Chapter 74
Soon, Sako was forcefully snatched from Itachi's arms.
Itachi, silent, walked away holding Sako.
Only after walking a long distance did he allow the medical team to examine Sako's body.
"..."
Under his narrowed eyelids, a glint flashed in Naruto's eyes.
"Heh..." Nine-Tailed rested a paw on its chin, clearly expressing its opinion on the matter.
He saved the girl's sister, but it was still a thankless effort, like offering a warm face to a cold butt.
And with that, Naruto understood Itachi's attitude.
Uchiha Shisui's path was a dead end.
Uchiha Itachi was just as hopeless.
Then there was no other way.
He could only take the third path.
Which was... "To rely on my own intelligence, Uzumaki Naruto, to save the Uchiha Clan, to save Uchiha Izumi, to save Sako... and Sako's mother~."
Wolves travel a thousand li to eat meat, dogs travel a thousand li to eat feces.
A dog can't change its habit of eating feces, and some people can't change their fate.
Good words are hard to convince a dying ghost, so Naruto decided to respect Itachi's fate.
"Uzumaki Naruto, are you alright?"
Nara Shikaku walked up to Naruto.
He had talked with his son, Shikamaru, earlier, and they had just been playing normally.
His own son, whose intelligence was also not low, had also noticed Naruto's unusual situation in the Village.
After asking for his opinion, he decided... to continue to get along well with Naruto.
"Naruto..."
Yūgao, following behind Shikaku, was clearly worried about her lover's injuries. But prioritizing her mission, she still decided to check on Narutofirst.
"Yūgao-nee-san~, I'm fine, you should go check on Gekkō-nii-san..."
Naruto's honest tone warmed Yūgao's heart.
She felt even more strongly about the child Naruto's kindness.
Withdrawing his gaze from Yūgao's slender Anbuuniform-clad back, Naruto looked towards Nara Shikaku again.
"Shikaku-ojisan, are Shikamaru and Choji alright?"
"They're all fine, you're the only one who was attacked."
Shikaku could tell at a glance that this kid was very clever.
But he was also genuinely kind.
"Next, tell us the detailed story... How about it?"
Shikaku said in a gentle tone, his gaze on the broken blade that had been retrieved.
The kubikiribōchō... was broken.
This kid, Uzumaki Naruto, is quite impressive.
Was the Nine-Tails Power released?
As Koharu and Elder Homura said, can Narutoreally control some of the Nine-Tailed's power?
Also, this Uchiha Itachi's reaction was indeed a bit intense.
Sure enough, all Uchiha who awaken their Sharingan are extreme, aren't they?
Shikaku shook his head, deciding not to worry about these matters, as they were all tasks for the higher-ups... One hour later.
All the intelligence was piled in front of Hiruzen Sarutobi and the other four high-ranking officials.
Such a big incident, even if Hiruzen Sarutobiwanted to cover it up, he couldn't.
"Outrageous!"
Utatane Koharu, who learned the whole story, was seething with anger.
First Kumogakure, then Hidden Mist.
Are they all after our Konoha's Nine-Tailed?
Oh, and this also includes the Nine-Tailed Demon Foxs Attack several years ago.
Good, good... The Uchiha set a good precedent.
The Uchiha attracted the Nine-Tailed back then... Utatane Koharu, Homura Mitokado, and Danzo all believed this.
Because there was the first person to 'eat the crab', others followed suit one after another.
Could it be that the entire Ninja World now knows that our Konoha's Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is Uzumaki Naruto???
"There is a need for additional insurance."
Homura Mitokado frowned, deciding to increase the protection for Naruto.
First, assign him an enhanced Anbu squad... "Hehe... This old man doesn't think that's necessary."
Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled as he looked at the report in his hand.
Naruto's achievements were already clear for all to see.
First, eight Kumogakure Ninja, one of whom was a Ninja leader, a Jonin in strength.
Now, six Hidden Mist Ninja, plus Biwa Jūzō, an elite Jonin in strength.
Although Biwa Jūzō's body was not found, which was a pity.
But breaking the kubikiribōchō and defeating him was still quite satisfactory.
"Naruto's strength is already enough for self-preservation..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi believed that what Naruto should strengthen next was his bond with the Village.
He heard that Fugaku's daughter had awakened her Sharingan during this sudden incident.
It was precisely because of her guidance, coupled with the Sharingan's observation, that Jūzō was ultimately defeated.
When Naruto has more and more companions, his situation will naturally become safer.
"Sarutobi, do you mean to let Naruto continue to interact with that Uchiha brat?!"
Utatane Koharu strongly disagreed with this.
"..."
Danzo, listening to their conversation from the side, remained calm and composed.
Silent, he pondered the impact of this incident in his heart.
As a Hidden Mist rogue Ninja, why did Biwa Jūzōact with the Hidden Mist people again?
Also, that brat Uzumaki Naruto, he was able to release three tails without losing himself... This even surpassed Uzumaki Kushina, it seems I need to urge Yakushi Nonou's side to speed up the progress... One day later at the Hospital.
Inside the ward, Sako underwent another physical examination.
The results showed that she was completely unharmed.
Her temporarily weakened body was also nourished by the awakening of her Sharingan, thus growing even stronger.
In other words, after one day in the Hospital, she was even healthier!
"Sako, if you're discharged, wait for your brother to pick you up."
The note left by her mother was on the cabinet.
Her clan members, her brother, and her mother had all visited.
But... that Uzumaki Naruto guy had been missing for the past two days.
"I'm coming in."
Just then, a door creaked open from outside.
An Anbu member walked in.
Her waist-length purple hair gave her a graceful demeanor.
Her extremely fair skin made others incredibly envious.
"What a beautiful person..."
Although she couldn't see the face beneath the mask, Sako still felt that the person must be a beauty.
"May I ask who you are...?"
"I am an Anbu member."
Yūgao Uzuki closed the door behind her.
"Here's some advice for the future... Don't mention Uzumaki Naruto's identity to others."
You understand.
The fact that Naruto is the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, the vessel for the Tailed Beast.
Sako, who had witnessed Naruto's Nine-Tailed Chakra burst, could naturally spread this information.
"This is a 'Top Secret' intelligence of the Village, most of the time, it can be considered of the highest'S-rank secrecy' level."
Yūgao emphasized the seriousness of all information regarding Naruto.
'So that Uzumaki Naruto guy... is such a special person after all.'
Sako thought.
Combining what that Hidden Mist guy said, Narutois likely Konoha's only Jinchuriki, and the host of the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox.
"I, I understand..."
"Mm." Yūgao nodded in satisfaction, "Also... there's something I want to thank you for."
Yūgao's next words made Sako blink.
"Thank you for helping Naruto repel the enemy, and thank you for protecting my lover with Naruto..."
Her childhood friend, her lover... Gekkō Hayate.
The face of the dark-eyed young man appeared in Sako's mind.
"N-no problem... As a member of Konoha, it's what I should do... And basically, it was all that Narutoguy's effort..."
Sako quickly waved her hands, looking embarrassed.
So.