"Uh-oh-oh! It hurts——! ”

Because of the loss of balance in his body, Konohamaru, who instinctively felt a sense of uneasiness and panic, closed his eyes nervously because he didn't dare to look at the rapidly approaching ground while waving his small short hand out of thin air.

"This kid, have you come to find the third generation of Hokage's grandfather to 'duel' again...... It's really a unique way to be coquettish. ”

At this moment, Naruto, who was originally sitting on the bench and was still a short distance away from Konohamaru's figure, was in this electric light, while secretly complaining in his heart. While turning his entire body into a golden afterimage, he quickly rushed towards Konohamaru's body that had fallen forward. And then without waiting for the body of the little guy in front of him, he had a dog-gnawing close contact with the ground, and he firmly held the naughty little guy in his arms.

"It hurts, it hurts, it hurts...... Huh? ”

At the same time, Konohamaru, who thought that he would definitely fall to the ground and was ready to suffer pain, did not relax the moment he made contact with Naruto's form. Instead, driven by an instinctive reaction, he struggled to twist his body while his eyes were closed, and he shouted loudly and milkily. It wasn't until a long time later that Fang opened his eyes in confusion and whispered to himself under the slightest pain that he hadn't felt for a long time, and the inexplicably familiar warm touch. While following the tactile feedback from the body, I subconsciously looked sideways.

"Wait a minute, why doesn't it hurt at all...... Well? You are...... Ah——!h Brother Naruto! Long time no see——! ”

It is obvious that there have been many contacts between Konohamaru and Naruto for a long time. So much so that Konohamaru squinted a little and saw clearly that the person who helped him resolve his embarrassment in time was Naruto, whom he hadn't seen for a long time. Konohamaru not only did not appear as domineering as the two in the original book when they first met. On the contrary, he was slightly stunned for a moment, and completely forgot the purpose of his trip, which was the original intention of challenging his grandfather to a duel. And while throwing away the toy in his hand in joy, he turned around and drilled into Naruto's arms one by one.

"Yo, long time no see, Konohamaru, you've grown up a lot......"

For Konohamaru, who was still a brawling little demon in the last second, and obediently coquettish in his arms the next second, Naruto was obviously not surprised. So much so that his face naturally moved his palm slightly, so that the little guy in his arms turned around, and at the same time, he took out a hand, and used the paper towel that appeared out of thin air and grabbed in the palm of his hand to cover the small tip of his nose that was gently pinching Konohamaru, and blew the faintly hanging snot clean. The corners of his mouth went up, and he responded warmly without hesitation.

"However, the next time you start a duel, in addition to paying attention to the occasion and time, remember to pay attention to your feet~"

"Uh...... Hey, hey, just ...... It was just a mistake! Break off...... There will never be a next time...... Yes! That's right! ”

Under Naruto's words, Konohamaru suddenly blushed with shame. But soon, he didn't care about his embarrassment, and while firmly tugging at the corners of Naruto's clothes, his eyes seemed to be shining with starlight, and he asked like a cannon.

"Naa! Brother Naruto! Are you available now? Can you play with me later? Also, let me tell you, grandpa, he seems to like reading a book called intimacy recently......"

"Shhh...... At the same age, Naruto is very well-behaved and obedient, Konohamaru, a stinky boy...... But with an older brother, you can forget your grandfather's virtues?! ”

Although the three generations of Hokage had to admit that in taking care of children, Naruto, who was also an underage child, was more comfortable than adults. So much so that when his own precious grandson came to trick or treat, if Naruto was present, it would indeed be able to save the three generations of Hokage a lot of thoughts like now. I feel quite warm and comfortable for the scene of harmonious coexistence between the "grandson" and the grandson...... But when he heard that Konohamaru, a stinky boy who "eats inside and out", in order to let Naruto stay and play with him, he actually exposed the old bottom in front of his biological grandfather! The three generations of Hokage, who had been relaxed, suddenly stiffened their faces and couldn't hold their breath anymore.

"Ahem, ahem, ahem——!"

Just as the look on the face of the three generations of Hokage, in the process of changing for a while and purple, and finally quickly returning to their normal appearance, a rather colorful picture was presented. Without waiting for Konohamaru to reveal the name of a certain little yellow book that came to his mouth, he hurriedly coughed lightly, interrupting the second half of Konohamaru's words from the side. While trying to maintain his usual tone, Konohamaru, who subconsciously turned his head sideways with a puzzled face following the coughing sound of the three generations of Hokage, pretended to explain and reassure him.

"Konohamaru, be careful! Don't keep making trouble for your brother Naruto...... Besides, your brother Naruto has just returned. After the formalities are completed, it's time to go to rest. ”

Although in a hurry, he made up a more reasonable excuse and successfully changed the topic...... But the three generations of Hokage knew in their hearts that for Naruto, who had a deep friendship with Jiraiya, the existence of some kind of bad publication written by Jiraiya was naturally well understood. So much so that although Konohamaru failed to name the little yellow book, he couldn't say all of them. It was enough for Naruto to guess from this statement that Jiraiya would also deliberately take a copy and run to honor his old man when the new book was published. And this act of preaching Konohamaru is not so much to avoid the exposure of troubles, but rather to say that the three generations of Hokage in order to retain the reliable grandfather image that he has been trying to maintain in front of his "own grandson" and his own grandson as much as possible, and make a perfunctory act like covering his ears and stealing bells, in exchange for some psychological comfort for himself.

Of course, Naruto understands this. So much so that although Konohamaru was in front of the three generations of Hokage, he "informed" Naruto without knowing the severity. didn't use this as a lever to tease him as the three generations of Hokage feared......

After all, when the wife of the third Hokage, Sarutobi Biwako, consumed too much chakra when she gave birth to Naruto, so she failed to notice the abnormality of the outside world in time and was killed by Obito's sneak attack. In the past ten years, the three generations of Hokage have not had the slightest idea of continuing, and they have always been alone. And after losing his wife, he has no room to talk to him. All kinds of matters in the village are already on the right track, and it is inevitable that the three generations of Hokage who can no longer simply rely on a lot of work to paralyze themselves will inevitably feel a little uncomfortable. So much so that I will occasionally read reading materials in private to pass the time and relieve the loneliness in my heart, which is not harmful to nature and reason, but also a forgivable thing. What kind of reason can you laugh at and ridicule this old man?

"Alas——! How is this so......"

Fortunately, the character of immature children, compared with teenagers who are a little more mentally mature, is much simpler and easier to coax. Coupled with the company of Naruto by his side, Konohamaru subconsciously, in order to maintain a relatively good image in front of his brother who he missed, so that Naruto nodded and agreed to play with him, and deliberately restrained a lot of naughty nature. As a result, Konohamaru faintly felt that something was not right with his grandfather's expression at this moment. But he could only pout sullenly, and muttered weakly to respond to it.

"Yes......"

"Hmm...... Hawkers, it's okay, Grandpa Hokage, the third generation. Anyway, the assignment of squad personnel arranged by the school will not start until tomorrow, right? ”

Seeing that Konohamaru was dissatisfied, he still agreed aggrievedly, which made Naruto's eyes even more doting. Then secretly in his heart, after thinking about his own itinerary, he raised his hand slightly and gently rubbed the head of the little guy in his arms. With a smile on his face, he replied with a big grin.

"In other words, I've had a pretty quiet day today...... So, Konohamaru, as long as you promise, you can be a good boy who is obedient and obedient, and you will no longer disturb the work of Grandpa Hokage of the third generation. I'll take you to the forest and have a good day of fun, how about it? ”

"Huh? Are you sure?! ”

"Of course, you, Brother Naruto, and I, have always done what we say!"

"Roar——! That's great! ”

After asking incredulously, he received an affirmative answer from Naruto's mouth. Konohamaru, who was still holding his little head down, suddenly jumped three feet high happily in front of this sudden surprise. Then, as if remembering something, he cautiously turned his head to the side again, and at the same time met the doting and helpless eyes of the three generations of Hokage, and asked in a tentative whisper.

"Na...... Grandpa, you heard it too, this is what Brother Naruto promised me himself! So...... I should ...... It can't be regarded as causing trouble for Naruto's brother, right? ”

"Okay, good, don't count, look at your kid to be happy...... Naruto, you just spoil Konohamaru. If he continues to spoil him, he's afraid he doesn't even want my grandfather~"

Seeing that Naruto didn't make fun of himself about the troubles of the pornographic publications. Even following the words of the three generations of Hokage, he took the initiative to take care of Konohamaru, which made the three generations of Hokage secretly breathe a sigh of relief. Then he straightened his face and teased his baby grandson seriously. While moving his gaze slightly, he looked at Naruto, who was smiling, and continued in a gentle voice, word by word.

"Well, I'll take care of Konohamaru later, Naruto...... When Shinnosuke and their work are over, I will arrange for the two of them to pick up Konohamaru and go home. ”

Between the words, the "Shinnosuke them" mentioned by the three generations of Hokage is naturally the son and daughter-in-law of the three generations of Hokage, that is, the parents of Konohamaru.

Unlike in the original book, except for the occasional sight, Konohamaru's parents both work in the shadows and are the right-hand men of the three generations of Hokage, so they have basically not seen the slightest official appearance picture, and even the embarrassing situation that the names of Konohamaru's parents have not been mentioned, the difference is ...... After Naruto intervened halfway through, completely eliminated the tumor of Danzo, and completely took over the root tissue. The two who served in the shadows in order to better contain the group's actions in the dark side of the village naturally had no need to continue to hide in the darkness. Coupled with Tsunade's early return, Naruto's own level of medical ninjutsu can be said to have increased significantly over the years. So much so that in the process of Konohamaru's birth, even if he encountered a sudden situation of dystocia. But with Naruto's help, it can be regarded as a thrilling and safe life. In turn, this family of three can be like ordinary people, in this increasingly prosperous Konoha Ninja Village, completely get rid of the dark side of the village, and live happily and peacefully.

In a sense, this can also be regarded as a benign butterfly effect effect created by Naruto unintentionally......

At the same time, the fate of Konohamaru's parents has changed significantly because of Naruto's appearance. It's not just Konohamaru's character, it's a lot of improvement compared to the arrogant and domineering appearance of the bear child when the original book first appeared. The three generations of Hokage also delivered Konohamaru with his own hands because of Naruto's help, and from beginning to end, he was like Konohamaru's own brother, and he was quite doting on this little guy, so that in addition to the three generations of Hokage who had already regarded Naruto as his own, Konohamaru's parents, as well as Konohamaru's uncle, Sarufei Asma, also completely raised Naruto's status to the level of a member of the family! Even in the hearts of these three people, the doubts and dissatisfaction arising from the fact that they have always doted on their father, even if they are "demon fox imps", have disappeared without a trace with the gradual passage of time.

Of course, just like Hinata Hinata and Uchiha Fugaku, the number of companions who understand a little, and even fully accept Naruto, has been quietly growing over the years-when Naruto first graffiti-Naruto's graffiti on Hokage Rock was only angrily accused by others, but he did not have any excessive verbal abuse, and he was no longer publicly accused of being a "demon fox monster", which is the best example-so that the indescribable satisfaction of being completely accepted as a family member here. For Naruto, who has been scolded by others since he crossed into this world, although he has never said it explicitly, it is definitely the most cherished treasure in Naruto's heart. Even from the bottom of my heart, I feel indifferent to this seemingly prosperous and prosperous Konoha Ninja Village, which is still full of scum and decay, and in this little time with my partners, it has gradually transformed into a sense of belonging to home in a real sense.

In other words...... If you want to make an accurate comparison between the current Naruto and the Naruto of years ago?

So, in addition to the qualitative leap in strength that has occurred with the growth of years......

At the beginning, Naruto decided to endure the cold words of the ignorant villagers and replace the "deceased" couple to protect the Konoha Ninja Village they cherished. And in the view of the Konoha Ninja Village, except for the companions, the life and death of other people, and the loss, are all inconsequential passive appearances.

And now, Naruto, under the care and companionship of his companions for ten years, gradually gave up the hatred and disgust that vaguely remained in his heart for Konoha Ninja Village, and completely integrated it into the role he plays now......

That's ......

The guardian of Konoha Ninja Village - the future seventh generation Hokage, Naruto Uzumaki!

(End of chapter)