Chapter 280: Chapter – 276 And I am the Future Hokage!
As Kuroto expected, in just one night, the entire Konohagakure was covered in a thick layer of snow.
The swirling cold wind and the pure white look gave the village an unreal atmosphere.
Peaceful, and tranquil yet dreamy, and unreal at the same time.
Standing at the open window, Kuroto felt refreshed looking at the picturesque scene before him.
After getting fresh, Kuroto dressed in his Anbu gear and left his house through the window.
Kuroto appeared on a tree outside Uzumaki Naruto's house, as it was almost time to continue their shift to watch over Uzumaki Naruto, Jinchuriki of Kyuubi.
By the time Kuroto arrived the other three members of the team – 11 were also here.
Seeing Kuroto arrive, Hatake Kakashi, Uchiha Shisui, and Might Guy greeted him and had small usual discussions.
Kuroto originally intended to use the 'Uchiha Tsukihi' clone while doing his Anbu duties.
After all, soul adaption is very important, the longer his soul stays inside the clone body, the better it would be.
But, if he were to use the Tsukihi clone while performing his Anbu duties, then he would obviously need to use Transformation Technique, and there is a possibility that Shisui and Kakashi would be able to see through that transformation.
And if while performing the secret task the transformation technique is revealed, then it would be very difficult for Kuroto to explain, Kuroto might still be able to handle Shisui, but Kuroto doesn't have any explanation for Kakashi.
And if discovered, it would put Uchiha Clan in a more passive situation.
So, unless absolutely necessary, Kuroto would obviously choose to perform the task in his main body.
Amidst their casual discussions, Kuroto looked towards the gate of Uzumaki Naruto's house and said, "Such heavy snow has covered the entire village and the surroundings, shouldn't this kid obediently stay at home, at least today?"
Kakashi said helplessly, "All things aside, today is also the day when the admissions for the academy starts and considering the dream he has, Uzumaki Naruto will obviously not be going to stay at home, although we all know that he hasn't reached the age where he can be admitted to the academy yet."
Team-11 has been watching over Uzumaki Naruto from the shadows for quite some time, as such, they now perfectly understand Naruto's hyperactive temperament. The little kid wouldn't stop for even a moment, all day wandering all over the village. Even the Anbu members keeping a watch over have to be in constant movement as he would never stay at a place for more than a few minutes.
At this time, another Anbu member arrived where the four of them stood.
All four of Team-11 frowned.
The Anbu member did not speak anything, just passed a scroll to Hatake Kakashi.
Kakashi took the scroll, unfolded it, and after reading through the information on the scroll, Kakashi raised an eyebrow, "Hokage-sama ordered this?"
The Anbu member simply nodded, "Yes."
Kakashi nodded and after folding back the scroll, he turned towards the other three members of team-11 and said, "We have been ordered to complete a task."
Shisui who was wearing his Cat Anbu uniform asked, "But captain what about protecting the target?"
"I suppose we have to split up for today, Hokage-sama has given his permission, I and Monkey will be in the group – A, and we will perform this task, while Cat and Eagle will be in group – B, protecting the target. Make sure to be on a high vigilance." – said Kakashi.
Eagle and Cat glanced at each other, then nodded. ""Alright, if that's what Hokage-sama's order is.""
Eagle and Cat did not ask the content of the mission as it is in Shinobi code to never reveal the content of the mission to anyone who is not performing the mission, more so with the Anbu missions, and both Eagle and Cat know that after completing the mission, their captain, Dog will obviously reveal the detail so there was no further questioning.
With that, the captain of Team – 11 and Monkey did not speak anything more and disappeared along with the other Anbu member.
With Kakashi and Guy gone, Shisui immediately asked, "Kuroto-san, where have you been these few days?"
When Kuroto went to the Land of Rain to observe Hiruko's Kekkei Genkai Absorption Ritual, Kuroto made sure that Shisui kept up his cover.
At the time of going, Kuroto did not inform Shisui where he was going, so now that he is back, Shisui is obviously curious.
Kuroto groaned a little, and said, "I went to investigate the whereabouts of Uchiha Hiiragi."
Shisui was surprised, and asked eagerly, "Investigate the cause of Hiiragi's disappearance? So, did you find anything?"
Kuroto nodded, "Yes, I found him, but he is already dead." – Then continued after a short pause, "He was kidnapped by Akatsuki and died in their hands, even his Sharingan, or maybe I should say, the Sharingan Kekkei Genkai was taken away."
Shisui sighed in disappointment.
The Uchiha Clan has already assumed that it would be impossible to save Uchiha Hiiragi just like the case with Uchiha Ryota and Uchiha Hideki, so Shisui was not much surprised by the news revealed by Kuroto about the death of Uchiha Hiiragi, but he still frowned about the latter part, "What do you mean by his Kekkei Genkai was stolen, is something like that even possible?"
When asked this, Kuroto briefly mentioned Hiruko's Kekkei Genkai Absorption Ritual.
Although Hiruko is not that well known within the village because of his mediocre talent, and not many achievements in his life as a Konoha Shinobi, and considering the generation, he was born in, Shisui was still very much aware of who Hiruko is because of being an Anbu.
And now that Kuroto mentioned Hiruko's Kekkei Genkai Absorption Ritual, Shisui can't help but be shocked, being able to steal stealing other people's Kekkei Genkai is almost unheard of, and the fact that Hiruko has created a Kinjutsu which he used to absorb other people's Kekkei Genkai, and not just one, two or three, but five Kekkei Genkai at once! All he could mutter was, "This… how is this even possible?"
Kuroto spoke, "Remember Shisui if you happen to encounter Hiruko in the future, do not take him lightly or the previous person he is known to be. Now his strength has reached a terrifying level, and will only improve as he gets used to using all the five Kekkei Genkai's, so dealing with him would become extremely difficult even for me if I am not careful against him."
Shisui nodded seriously and immediately said, "Then we must notify the village as soon as possible!"
Kuroto nodded solemnly, "I have passed the news to Sandaime-sama by an anonymous name." – Kuroto paused, then continued, "As for whether Sandaime-sama takes this information seriously is up to him, and I don't have any control ov-…"
"Wow, it's so snowy!" – However, Before Kuroto could finish his words, the door of Uzumaki Naruto's house suddenly opened, and Naruto, with a piece of unfinished bread in his mouth, excitedly rushed out of his house.
Kuroto and Shisui looked at Uzumaki Naruto, then turned towards each other and sighed, both understood that they will now be roaming all over the village until Uzumaki Naruto goes to the academy, and then come back to his home.
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Sometime after the Academy part where Uzumaki Naruto only got cold eyes and not the opporutinity to take the admissions.
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The first snowfall of every year is always very heavy, as such a whole lot of snow is collected, so the sight of many children playing within the snow is a normal thing. Their games obviously included various activities like making snowmen and snowball fights, etc.
In short, they are having quite a lot of fun.
Being a child himself, Uzumaki Naruto obviously wanted to play with them too, but he was unscrupulously chased away by the children as if he was some kind of wild beast.
The children feared him, even the adults openly ostracised him for containing the beast that devastated Konoha a few years ago.
Uzumaki Naruto, who is an orphan, with nobody to provide for him, with no understanding of what parental love feels like and no idea of why he is treated as such, Naruto could only sit on the swing alone in the snow-covered playground.
His small figure, sad and filled with loneliness, had so many questions, yet no one to answer them.
Even if he has already seen such a scene countless time, Shisui still can't help but speak, "Even as a child he has to go through such devastating experience, being blamed for the Kyuubi's attack, hated for housing the demon fox, and treated as the person responsible for the death of Yondaime-sama, when he should instead be treated as a hero… it's really painful to even watch. Kuroto-san, can we not do something to help him?"
Kuroto sighed and shook his head.
They already have too much on their plates. Uzumaki Naruto's situation cannot be solved in this way, because, if Naruto is touched in any way, then that would be hitting the nerves of many people at the same time.
So, they don't have the power to help Naruto currently.
The reason why Uzumaki Naruto is hated is also very simple.
Since people don't understand the circumstances behind Naruto's birth, so they don't hide away their hatred towards him, very few are willing to let go of their hatred towards Kyuubi and acknowledge Uzumaki Naruto for being the hero he is. But those are very few and cannot do anything to change his situation.
Since no one is willing to take responsibility for him, Naruto naturally becomes the scapegoat.
There are very few methods to solve Naruto's situation. Unless the circumstances behind his birth are revealed, or he wins over the heart of everyone, his situation will not change.
Kuroto might be able to do so for Naruto in the future, but currently, he doesn't have the necessary political power to do so.
While Kuroto and Shisui had saddened faces looking at Naruto, suddenly they heard some noises from the other end of the road.
"If you are really a Hyuga then show us your Byakugan!"
"But if you're not gonna, don't look at us!"
"Yeah, your eyes are creepy!"
"I bet you are some kind of monster, aren't you?"
"Yeah, the Byakugan monster!"
"""Hahahaha"""
Several children were making fun of a little girl, making her lower her head in sadness, as tears flowed f=down her cheek, she suddenly crouched down and started crying.
Shisui looked over with a frown, "Kuroto-san, isn't she the eldest lady of the Hyuga Clan?"
Kuroto nodded, "Yes."
Shisui asked worriedly, "Shouldn't we do something about those three?"
Kuroto shook his head, "Firstly, it's a matter among children so they must resolve it themselves, moreover, as the supposed next head of the Hyuga Clan, Hyuga Hinata must overcome these things by herself, and even if she can't, we can't intervene in such childish things, let this matter be resolved the hero of the day."
Shisui was confused, "Hero of the day? By that you don't mean, Uzumaki Naruto, do you?"
Kuroto did not answer, just watched the happening with a bit of interest.
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"Hey, cut it out!" – shouted Naruto
"Who are you?"
"I am Uzumaki Naruto, and I am the future Hokage!" – said Naruto with a determined expression.
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Chapter 281: Chapter – 277 Naruto and Sasuke
"I am Uzumaki Naruto, and I am the future Hokage!" – said Naruto with a determined expression.
"Oh, the future Hokage, huh?" – Bully – 1.
"C'mon, what are you, stupid?" – Bully – 2.
"I'll show you guys!" – Naruto said as he printed the hand seal for the Clone Technique (How did he even know the hand seals for the Clone Jutsu at this point in time is a mystery even for Translator-kun.).
Poof… Poof…
With two consecutive poofs of white smoke, two more Uzumaki Naruto appeared
"Come at me, bring it~!" – Clone 1 said.
"Datebayo~" – Clone – 2 said.
But looking at the two Clones, the three bullies were not only not intimidated but burst into uncontrollable laughter.
"""Hahahahahaha!"""
Even Naruto's eyes turned into saucers and he seemed to be a bit embarrassed.
This is because the two Uzumaki Naruto clones that appeared were too small, not even reaching the height of Naruto's shoes.
While Naruto's eyes returned back to his usual self, as he started looking up.
One of the bullies had already rushed towards Naruto and punched him in the nose.
Bang…
Blood gushed out of Naruto's nose, knocking him out unconscious on the snow.
"Hahaha, I took him down with one punch, future Hokage right! You think you are so cool wearing this ugly red scarf?" – taunted the leader of the three bullies, as he took off the red scarf Naruto was wearing and started destroying it.
While the three bullies were ridiculing Uzumaki Naruto and Hyuga Hinata, Shisui who was watching this scene was at a loss at what to do, especially at the mention of 'Demon Fox.'
Frowning at the scene, Shisui looked at Kuroto.
Kuroto just said, "Don't worry."
Shisui said, "But-…"
But before Shisui could continue, Kuroto smiled and stopped him midway, "Keep watching!"
At this time, the timid Hinata mustered up some courage and ran towards Naruto. She squatted next to Naruto, wiped off the snow from Naruto's clothes, and asked, "Ano… are you… are you okay?"
Naruto just shook his head and didn't say anything more.
The three bullies continued teasing, """Byakugan monster, Demon Fox... hahahaha."""
Suddenly another child walked over, his hands in the pocket of his jacket giving off a casual and indifferent vibe.
Looking at the scene that was happening before him, he said, "Hey, you three, do you only bully weaklings and girls?"
The three bullies suddenly stopped laughing and eyed the third child. Looking at the kid who had his hands inside his jacket, he wore a black turtleneck t-shirk, black pants, black jacket over it with the iconic red and white fan-shaped symbol printed on his clothes.
And his face had a bored-up look.
The three bullies asked, "And who are you?"
"Uchiha Sasuke!" – reported the kid with a slightly colder tone.
Sasuke glanced at Naruto who buried his head in the snow, then turned towards Hinata who was squatting next to Naruto.
Sasuke frowned when he noticed her eyes.
Sasuke then said to the three bullies, "I am different from those two, I am an Uchiha!"
The leader of the bullies threw away the red scarf, and said, "What Uchiha? We are three and you are just one!"
The children are obviously ignorantly right. They don't have any deep understanding of how a fight between shinobi works, nor do they have any deep understanding of any great shinobi village.
For this reason, they dared to speak so rudely to Uchiha Sasuke, and bullied Hyuga Hinata.
Sasuke snorted, he stepped forward and grabbed the leader of the bullies by the collar, and at the same time tripped one of the other two who rushed towards Sasuke.
Then Sasuke used his other hand to catch the incoming fist of the third bully, and said with a grin, "I will make you remember this; I AM DIFFERENT FROM YOU LOT, I AM AN UCHIHA!"
The bullies were suddenly shocked and gulped in nervousness.
Sasuke obviously did not go easy on them and started to beat the hell out of the three.
A few seconds later, Sasuke cleaned the non-existent dust from his hands, and said, "I am sure you guys will remember what I said, now scram!"
"Y-yes… Yes!" – The three bullies repeatedly nodded one-after-another and ran away immediately.
Shisui smiled seeing the three bullies running away after being taught a lesson by Sasuke.
At this time, Sasuke with his hands again in his pocket approached Hyuga Hinata.
Coming closer to Hinata, Sasuke questioned, "You are from the Hyuga clan, right?"
The dazed Hinata weakly nodded, "Ah yes, thank you very much for your help!"
Naruto who also sat-up turned his head to the side and whispered, "Thank you…"
"Thank you?" – Sasuke muttered as his lips curled, "Heh, both of you couldn't even solve just three guys, aren't you shameful? I heard that Hyuga Clan is also in the same league as the Uchiha Clan, but you are so weak?"
Hinata was taken aback by Sasuke's words, she suddenly lowered her head and instinctively replied, "I… I am sorry!"
Sasuke shook his head without any care, "It seems that rumors are true, the Hyuga Clan is indeed declining, unlike the Uchiha Clan."
Leaving this sentence, Sasuke turned and around and started walking away without even as much as a glance at Naruto from beginning to end.
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On Kuroto's side.
Shisui said with a bitter face, "This Sasuke…!"
Kuroto shook his head with a smile, "He is only a kid, don't worry too much about it."
Shisui sighed. Not because of what Sasuke said, but because of why Sasuke said so.
Children tend to repeat what they hear, and this is no strange with the children of the major shinobi clans.
So, the fact that Sasuke said so, implies that he has been hearing such rumors from somewhere.
And that somewhere is obviously the Uchiha Clan.
Kuroto also understands the recent atmosphere of the Uchiha Clan.
The senior members of the Clan are aware of the troubles that the clan is facing, and they understand that a little carelessness might also lead to the doom of the clan.
The relationship between the clan and village has started to improve because of the pressure from Amatsukami. But this does not mean that the two sides are willing to trust each other.
So, the relationship is at a junction where even small mistakes can turn back the situation.
And that's the point, most of the Uchiha who are not senior members, are not aware of these things too deeply.
All they understand is that the Uchiha Clan is the strongest currently.
There is Uchiha Shinichi outside, Uchiha Shisui inside, and Homusubi part of the Amatsukami.
All three are Uchiha who have awakened the legendary Mangekyou Sharingan and are thus invincible.
Even if Shinichi has defected from the village, even if Homusubi is the enemy of the village and clan, he is after all an Uchiha, as such he represents the might that an Uchiha can have.
Kuroto asked, "Are your clan members still gathering at the Naka Shrine to discuss the matter of Coup?"
Shisui shook his head, "No, the continuous disappearance of Hideki, Ryota and Hiiragi has put Patriarch on an edge, he has been unable to establish any contact with Shinichi, and with Homusubi being a threat, Patriarch can't put his attention on the coup anymore, so there are no more discussions of Coup."
Kuroto nodded, "Right. Even the village would not dare to eliminate the Uchiha Clan in such a situation. The threat posed by Amatsukami and Akatsuki is too much and has put the advisory elder on edge. So long as we keep up the pressure, a solution will present itself before us. Moreover, I am sure that there will be another major event in the village very soon."
Hiruko who has only recently completed the Kekkei Genkai Absorption Ritual will obviously not able to bear remaining silent.
Even in the original story, Hiruko who had not even completed the ritual dared to declare war on the five great villages at the same time.
This action alone shows that he is unwilling to remain on the sidelines for too long.
Now that his strength has reached off the charts, he would obviously not remain silent.
And Hiruko's first target will obviously be Konohagakure.
Shisui obviously understood what Kuroto was saying, "Kuroto-san, do you mean Hiruko?"
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