18: Chapter 18 The Bloodline of the Senju Clan"Hmm, is it dawn?No, it seemed like it was about to dawn before I went to sleep." Naruto returned to reality from Kurama's consciousness space, and his body also woke up.
"You're awake, real body!The surgery was a success!You're a girl now!" the shadow clone joked with him.
"If you're still here, then it means there's no problem.That's good." Naruto's consciousness gradually returned to normal.
"Let me see what good stuff Kurama has given me?" Naruto had a premonition that this gacha pull would be disastrous—no, it would definitely result in some bad luck!
Although the Nine-Lama didn't say it, he probably already acknowledged me in his heart, so the reward should be quite good.
"Congratulations, host, you have completed the mission and gained the approval of Nine-Tailed Fox."
"Congratulations, host!You have received a reward: the bloodline of the Senju clan of the Forest!"
"Holy crap, System, are you really trying to make me prove my Dao by becoming a bloodline immortal?" Naruto couldn't help but complain.
This reward wasn't bad, it was just too good, making Naruto feel like it was unreal.
With this reward, I've now collected several powerful bloodlines from Naruto: the Uchiha clan, the Uzumaki clan, and the Senju clan.I hope they'll reward me with other bloodlines in the future.
If I collect all seven bloodlines, can I summon a Bloodline Immortal and have one wish granted?
Despite his complaints, Naruto quickly accepted the reward.
The bloodline characteristics of the Senju clan of the Forest are actually very similar to those of the Uzumaki clan, but there are still some differences.
The Senju clan of the Forest have a physique with chakra affinity, allowing them to better control and utilize chakra more skillfully.
In the original work, both Tsunade's superhuman strength and Tobirama's genius-level development ability are based on their extremely delicate control of chakra.Even Hashirama's Wood Release is the same.The Senju clan has a huge amount of chakra and excellent control ability, which gives them powerful combat capabilities.
The Uzumaki clan, however, has a completely different development path.Their focus is on vitality and physical adaptability, as well as the mastery and inheritance of sealing techniques.
But without a doubt, the combination of the two will definitely produce an effect greater than the sum of its parts.
"I've been up all night and I'm a bit tired.I'll go back, have some breakfast, and then get some sleep."
After recalling the two shadow clones that had been guarding him, Naruto felt even more exhausted, after all, the two clones had been guarding him for so long.
Naruto is currently in a state similar to someone who has stayed up all night; he's somewhat energetic but also very tired, putting him in a contradictory phase!
Using the transformation technique, he returned home.
The shadow clones at home were sleeping quite comfortably, one on the bed and the other on the floor.
Taking advantage of the ANBU's inattention, Naruto successfully dispelled his shadow clones, moving so fast that no one could react in time.
The two shadow clones had rested quite well, and after Naruto recalled them, his spirits actually improved.
"Huh?Did I discover a bug in the Shadow Clone Technique?" Naruto said in surprise.
"If I separate a portion of my shadow clones to cultivate and another portion to rest and sleep, wouldn't I become a perpetual motion machine?"
It must be said that Naruto's idea does have a feasible reason, but it puts a great strain on his mental strength, and Naruto's current strength is already increasing very quickly.
There's no need to race against time like this.We still have time.We can wait until the plot officially begins and then analyze whether we should continue this cutthroat competition based on our strength at that time.
Even if I were to follow Naruto's path again, I could eventually seal Kaguya Otsutsuki.As for Boruto, I'll deal with that later.
Every hurdle is difficult, but every hurdle can be overcome.
You have to walk one step at a time, and you have to eat one bite at a time!
Naruto pretended to have just woken up and ate a nutritious meal.Perhaps because the bloodline of the Senju clan of the forest was merging, Naruto's appetite increased, and he ate the food in big mouthfuls.
Fortunately, the system provided enough nutritious food beforehand, so if that's not enough, I can always take advantage of Hiruzen Sarutobi.
After eating and drinking his fill, Naruto's mind relaxed instantly, but his fatigue gradually worsened.Since things had come to this, he could only go to sleep!
Naruto lay back down on the bed, pulled the covers up, and fell into a good sleep again.
"Naruto, what's wrong with him?He got up, ate something, and then went back to sleep?And the amount he ate was several times more than mine.He eats and then sleeps.It's good to be young, you can fall asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow!" Kakashi Hatake, who was watching over Naruto nearby, was also somewhat helpless.
"That's good, though.Sleeping more when you're little helps you grow stronger." Kakashi nodded in satisfaction.
In a flash, an Anbu member appeared beside Kakashi and whispered to him, "Kakashi Hatake, the Third Hokage wants to see you.He wants you to go to the Hokage's office."
"Oh?The Hokage wants to see me?I'll be right there." Having entrusted the situation to the Anbu, Kakashi left with peace of mind.
Naruto is sleeping at home now and doesn't look like he'll be up anytime soon.I'll go see if the Third Hokage has anything to discuss with me.
Kakashi used the Body Flicker Technique to instantly leave the vicinity of Naruto's house.
They soon arrived at the Hokage's office.
He knocked politely on the door and then entered the Hokage's office.
At this time, the Hokage's office was not only occupied by the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi; sitting next to him was Danzo Shimura, the leader of the "Root" faction.
In addition to the two Hokage advisors, Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane.
Seeing this scene, Kakashi immediately realized that this meeting was no ordinary one!
"Hokage-sama, you wanted to see me?" Kakashi asked Hiruzen Sarutobi directly.
"group"Lord Zang, Lord Xiaochun, Lord Yan, hello!" He also made sure to greet the other three.
"Kakashi, please sit down.I called you here today to ask what kind of kid you think Naruto is, given how you've been protecting him all this time.Don't worry, just tell the truth."
The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, asked Kakashi to sit down, his implication being that he wanted to inquire about Naruto's situation.
However, if there are three other people around, then it's definitely not that simple.
Kakashi thought about it briefly and guessed that Danzo Shimura wanted to completely control the Nine-Tails inside Naruto and make Naruto an obedient Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, but he couldn't compete with Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Only then did they join forces with the two Hokage advisors, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu, to inquire about Naruto's situation.
However, these two Hokage advisors are also two-faced, taking different sides depending on the situation, so their answers should be quite important.
"Lord Hokage, based on my experience protecting Naruto during this time, I've discovered that Naruto is simply born to become Hokage.He's not only friendly but also enjoys making friends, and those who are friends with him genuinely like him.This kid also knows how to be grateful, is very considerate in his dealings with others, and has a high level of emotional intelligence without needing a teacher."
"Furthermore, Naruto has repeatedly declared that he will become Hokage in the future.I believe that the Will of Fire has already taken root in his heart, and he will definitely become an excellent ninja who protects Konoha in the future!"
Kakashi also expressed his true thoughts.
Danzo Shimura tapped his cane in dissatisfaction and said, "Kakashi, don't glorify Naruto Uzumaki just because he's the son of your teacher, Minato Namikaze."
"We've all witnessed how the villagers treated him.Growing up in such an environment, how could Naruto possibly be so magnanimous and repay evil with kindness?I think that's all just your imagination!"
"Danzo!Don't think of Naruto like that.Besides, what Kakashi said is true.The Root ninjas you sent to monitor Naruto naturally know this.You can also ask your Root ninjas what they have to say." Hiruzen Sarutobi interrupted Danzo Shimura at this moment.
"Hmph, ask away!Call the Root ninjas who are in charge of monitoring Naruto!" Shimura Danzo naturally didn't believe Kakashi's words.The villagers' attitude towards Naruto was also instigated and guided by his people.He didn't believe that anyone could remain untainted in such an environment.
As long as Naruto shows any dissatisfaction with the villagers, I will have an excuse to take over Naruto's services.After being brainwashed by the Root, I will have another Jinchuriki weapon in my hands, and becoming Hokage will be just around the corner!
Thinking of this, Danzo couldn't help but smile.
"Lord Danzo!" The Root ninja arrived at the Hokage's office very quickly.
Danzo asked him, "Tell me, how has Naruto Uzumaki been behaving lately?Has he shown any signs of wanting to rebel or harm the villagers?You must answer truthfully."
Danzo's intention was for him to answer truthfully, to reveal even the slightest clue, so that he could proceed with his next steps.
"Reporting to Lord Danzo, after these days of monitoring Naruto Uzumaki, we have found that he shows no sign of wanting to betray Konoha.On the contrary, he is very generous to everyone, and many children from prominent families are willing to play with him."
"As far as we know, Naruto Uzumaki's good friends include Shikamaru Nara of the Nara clan, Kiba Inuzuka of the Inuzuka clan, Ino Yamanaka of the Yamanaka clan, and Choji Akimichi of the Akimichi clan."
Danzo's eyes widened instantly, and he exclaimed excitedly, "How is this possible?How could anyone do such a thing?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes narrowed instantly as he said to Danzo, "Danzo, I've said it before, Naruto is a good kid and won't cause any harm to Konoha."
Danzo's resentment was instantly palpable as he roared at Hiruzen Sarutobi, "Hiruzen!You schemed against me!How could those clans allow their children to play with Naruto Uzumaki?You must have secretly instructed them!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi did not lose his composure when Danzo exposed him.He calmly said, "That's right, I did instruct the heads of those clans.However, I told them that their juniors could have normal contact with Naruto Uzumaki.But what made them friends was Naruto's own personal charisma."
"Give up, Danzo.I will not hand Naruto over to you." Judging from the situation, Danzo was completely defeated in this contest.
He thought he understood people's hearts, but he didn't know that Naruto was actually a time traveler with Oscar-level shadow skills.Since his rebirth, he hadn't let his guard down easily.
What we need to guard against are petty people like Danzo, who judge others by their own petty standards!
Seeing that the situation was settled, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu also chose to take sides.
"Danzo, since Naruto Uzumaki shows no sign of wanting to rebel, he can naturally enter the Ninja Academy when it opens in a while," said Homura Mitokado.
"That's right.Naruto's performance has earned our approval, so he can naturally be admitted to the elite class.This will also benefit our training." Koharu Utatane chimed in from the side.
Upon hearing this, Kakashi understood everything.
It was likely Hiruzen Sarutobi who proposed that Naruto Uzumaki enter the Ninja Academy, specifically the elite class.Danzo Shimura refused, believing Naruto had the potential to rebel and shouldn't be allowed into the academy to harm the other students.
In reality, Danzo wanted to recruit Naruto into Root.If Naruto successfully entered the Ninja Academy, it would be difficult for the Root ninjas to make a move.
The tide had turned, and although Danzo didn't want to admit it,It must be said that Hiruzen Sarutobi's arrangements were indeed more thorough than his.
Moreover, despite all his calculations, he never expected that the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki would not be affected by the Nine-Tails.Logically speaking, in such an environment, Naruto's dark thoughts should have been easily amplified.
Has the Nine-Tails changed its nature?Or has Naruto's will become strong enough to overcome the influence of the Nine-Tails?
Could it be that the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, secretly left behind a contingency plan?
"Hiruzen, you'll regret this!" Danzo angrily banged his cane, then slammed the door and left.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had emerged victorious in this clash, beamed with joy and shouted at Danzo's departing figure, "Remember, Danzo, I am the Hokage!"
This shout made Hiruzen Sarutobi feel refreshed, as if he had become several years younger.
"Hiruzen, we'll be leaving now.We have other matters to attend to." Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu also chose to leave.
"Kakashi, go back and take good care of Naruto.I'll trouble you for a while longer.Once the Ninja Academy starts, you won't need to look after Naruto every day.Just check on him every now and then."
Hiruzen Sarutobi was in a great mood and spoke gently to Kakashi.
"Yes, Lord Hokage!I'll take my leave now!"
Kakashi also left the Hokage's office and returned to Naruto's neighborhood to take care of him.
In today's match, Hiruzen Sarutobi emerged victorious!
Danzo Shimura suffered a crushing defeat!
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