MTLNOVEL Chapter 75: Chapter 75
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Chapter 75: "I will become the Hokage of Konoha when I grow up"
"Besides the bell test, life on D-rank missions is pretty dull."
Hiashi didn't come back until the sun had completely set. Because Ryosuke had promised Naruto that he would treat him to a meal if he successfully graduated, Naruto stayed and spent dinner with them after repeated requests.
The Hyuga family's quiet dining table was different from usual, as Naruto continued to talk about what he had done recently during his time as a Genin while eating.
"It's probably to cultivate feelings and improve the coordination of the team," Ryosuke said, responding to Naruto's comment about the dullness of D-rank missions.
"Yes, Kakashi-sensei seems to place a lot of emphasis on teamwork," Naruto nodded. "During this month, even though the three of us were capable of handling every D-rank mission on our own, he always insisted on having the three of us act together."
Naruto paused, adding, "But the one-month run-in time is almost over. We recently received a B-level mission that requires us to go out of the village to carry out. I don't know if we can return safely by then."
"I thought, if I couldn't come back, at least someone would remember me, so I came to see you," he added with a sincere smile.
"I'm sure you'll be able to come back. Hatake Kakashi is not just an ordinary Jonin. With his ability, it's easy for him to lead you to complete a B-rank mission," Ryosuke replied casually. "Besides, although you are a rookie, your two teammates are not. From what you described, they have at least one or two years of experience as Genin, and they may have performed B-rank missions before."
Naruto paused while picking up his chopsticks, "Is Ryosuke familiar with Kakashi-sensei?"
Noticing the subtle changes in his movements, Ryosuke didn't think much of it, "He's quite famous among the ninjas. He's a very talented ninja."
"Really…" Naruto nodded, putting his chopsticks together and placing them flat on the bowl. "Actually... I feel like Kakashi-sensei's attitude towards me seems different from that towards others. Although it's normal for him to pay attention to me as a guiding Jonin, I always feel that the way he looks at me is different from the way he looks at Rin and Uesugi, but there is no malice."
As he spoke, he stared at Ryosuke, observing his demeanor and expression.
"oh?"
There was no change in Ryosuke's expression, but he stopped picking up his chopsticks. The dinner table suddenly became quiet because of this question. Hinata and Hanabi ate silently from beginning to end. Ryosuke and Naruto stopped eating and looked at each other. In the end, Naruto observed for a long time but did not notice anything unusual in Ryosuke's expression, nor could he feel his emotional fluctuations about this issue.
So, he confessed directly and asked tentatively, "Has Kakashi-sensei known me for a long time, or... knows someone related to me?"
He always had doubts about the existence and identity of his parents. Naruto is not a person who avoids problems. He is a person who is willing to face problems, treat them calmly, and solve them. This is a habit he has gradually developed. Therefore, he was willing to explore this matter, even at the risk of being abandoned or purposefully produced as a Jinchūriki.
However, regarding this question, no matter how much Naruto pestered the Third-Kage grandfather, he did not give an answer as usual. There was no other way, he could only explore the truth of the matter by himself. But understanding this matter was much more difficult than Naruto had imagined. When he was in school, he was exposed to very few things. But even after becoming a ninja, he still couldn't find any traces of his life experience. He was like a person who appeared out of thin air. Moreover, he appeared out of nowhere from the orphanage in Konoha Village when he was only three years old.
Because Ryosuke had reminded him of something before, Naruto came to visit him this time, not only to tell him about recent events and say goodbye but also because he wanted to know about his own life experience. But unfortunately, Ryosuke looked at Naruto with a half-smile and shook his head regretfully, "I shouldn't know about this."
It's not that I don't know, but that I shouldn't know. At his answer, Naruto lowered his head with a gloomy expression, "I understand." He knew what Ryosuke wanted to say, so he didn't ask any further questions.
"But I have something I can tell you," Ryosuke said, chuckling and picking up a piece of meat to put in Naruto's bowl.
Naruto raised his head again and looked at Ryosuke.
"The health of the Third-Hokage sama is very weak. It may not be long before he is forced to step down from the position of Hokage," Ryosuke said, staring at Naruto. "He thinks highly of you and seems to want you to inherit his position. But you are too young. Whether you can become the fifth or sixth Hokage depends on your growth."
After hearing this, Naruto was stunned.
Sarutobi Rin, male, fourteen years old, Konoha Genin. He is proficient in earth-style ninjutsu and has strong leadership abilities. He is a relatively outstanding young generation in the Sarutobi clan.
Uesugi, fourteen years old, a Genin of Konoha, an orphan. He is proficient in medical ninjutsu and has interned at the village's Konoha Hospital.
Under the cover of night, Ryosuke sat quietly in his room, reading the information collected by the Hyuga clan. After finishing his dinner, Naruto left. And he did not start training immediately but instead retrieved some information about Naruto's teammates.
"Three C-rank missions and one B-rank mission. With Sarutobi Rin's talent and qualifications, she should have applied for the Chunin Examination a year ago, but it has been delayed until now. She was reassigned to become Naruto's teammate."
"Uesugi, this man's qualifications are rather mediocre, but he seems to be Utatane Koharu's adopted son, and she was the one who taught him the art of medical ninjutsu."
With just a few glances, Ryosuke understood Naruto's current situation. It seemed that he felt guilty towards the The fourth Hokage, or that he felt he was powerless. After understanding Naruto's talent and character, Sarutobi Hiruzen made direct arrangements, and a smooth road was brought to his feet.
I have to say, he really takes good care of Naruto. As long as there are no unexpected situations that affect Naruto's character during his growth, he can be said to have secured the position of Hokage. He was assigned the position of Hokage since he was young, which was something many people in the village had never even thought about. Even after taking this position, there may be obstacles. Judging from Sarutobi Hiruzen's current attitude, he will most likely help Naruto clear them away.
But all this has a prerequisite, that is, Naruto's mentality and personality remain the same in front of him without any change. But... will he?
Ryosuke couldn't help but laugh when he thought about the questions Naruto asked tonight. In the end... what choice will he make?
(End of this chapter)
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