"Fakes ......? In other words, your goal is not really the Book of Seals...... Is it just that when others find out, they all take it for granted that you have stolen the Book of Seals? ”

After getting along with Naruto for many years, the three generations of Hokage can be regarded as having mastered most of the rules for Naruto's strange logic of not playing cards according to routines. And while the look of surprise on his face slowly subsided, he quickly realized Naruto's true purpose under Naruto's prompting. While frowning slightly, he continued to ask more and more puzzled.

"But what are you doing this for? Graffiti Hokage, can you say that this kid is immature and too willful and naughty, to explain clearly...... But once it is seen by others that you have really stolen the Book of Seals, then your reputation will not be ......."

"It's going to get even more embarrassing, right? Hehe, don't worry, Grandpa Hokage, I've been used to this kind of little thing for a long time! ”

As for the worries of the three generations of Hokage, Naruto was obviously expecting them. But even so, Naruto had a reason why he had to "steal books". And then without waiting for the three generations of Hokage to finish speaking, he took over the conversation by himself, and at the same time, Naruto, who should have had a headache for this problem, instead appeased the three generations of Hokage.

"So, as long as there are buddies in the ...... It doesn't matter what others think of me! ”

"Guys...... Is it ...... Ah, this kind of rhetoric, compared to when you were a child, is exactly the same, and it hasn't changed at all...... I really don't know if it's better to say that you're a good little guy, or if you're withdrawn......"

Hearing Naruto's words, the word "habit" made the depths of the eyes of the third Hokage, and suddenly there was a faint sense of apology and self-blame. Then, based on his own understanding of Naruto, he knew that once the little guy in front of him made up his mind, it would be difficult to persuade him to change, so he gave up his useless attempts to preach. After a slight pause, he went straight to Naruto and asked for the answer he wanted most at the moment.

"So, can you tell grandpa...... Why would you suddenly want to steal the Book of Seals? ”

"Hmm...... I can't say I want to......"

Regarding the inquiries of the three generations of Hokage, unless the time is not ripe, Naruto, who trusts and admires the three generations of Hokage, has always been able to answer questions. And after sorting out the logic of the speech a little, he responded as simply and clearly as possible without thinking.

"It should be said that in the past few days, as a 'crane tail' who failed in two consecutive graduation exams, I may meet a person who will instigate me to do this, which can almost be regarded as a felony of defecting from the village."

It is obvious that the person mentioned by Naruto is the existence of the original plot that almost made Naruto usher in the finale in the first episode......

That is, in the graduation exam of the ninja school, the invigilator who was responsible for the third graduation assessment of Naruto together with Iruka - Mizuki.

"Oh? I see......"

And after Naruto said these words, the nervousness and worry that loomed on the faces of the three generations of Hokage disappeared not only in an instant. Even more of a light on Naruto, Mizuki, whom he had never met, felt deep sympathy, revealing an undisguised look of pity.

After all, according to Naruto's statement, in the next few days, Mizuki, who may try to instigate Naruto's book theft, like the original plot, is the reason why Naruto's pranks in recent times have begun to become more and more intense. And then according to the three generations of Hokage's perception of Naruto......

If anyone is targeted by Naruto, and is not among the companions as enemies, exploitable targets, etc.? So, in terms of the end alone, it seems that so far, all of them have paid an extremely painful price...... Not to mention that as Naruto said, I don't know if I ate the bear's heart and leopard gall, or I disliked that I had lived too comfortably for a long time, and I was brave enough to take the initiative to provoke Naruto's unlucky bastard!

“…… Huh? That's it? ”

Seeing the relieved and sympathetic look that the three generations of Hokage showed in silence, Naruto knew in his heart that the old man in front of him had acquiesced to his hasty hearing of this crazy plan out of trust in himself, which could almost be said to be a hundred harms and no benefits. And the smile in his eyes became more and more vigorous, while retracting the explanation words prepared later, he blinked innocently with his face and pretended to be innocent and teased.

"I thought that when Grandpa Midaime Hokage found out, he would severely criticize and reject me because he was too worried about my safety......"

"Worried? In a sense, it's really worrying...... I'm just worried that you're going too far and people will come to me again to beg for mercy. ”

After making a decision, the three generations of Hokage returned to the original appearance of the calm old man. Then he raised his hand and skillfully put the pipe in his hand into a new tobacco. On the one hand, like a real grandfather and grandson, at the moment when Naruto's words just fell, while smiling in his eyes, he responded and joked seriously.

"It's just a little rehabilitation and warm-up training to celebrate your safe return to the village...... But remember, don't go overboard. ”

He didn't ask too much about the motives, nor did he deliberately restrict Naruto's actions...... What is obvious is that the level of trust that the three generations Hokage has placed in Naruto has not diminished in the slightest under the passage of these years. On the contrary, in the process of growing bonds, the thickness of this trust is far beyond the expectations of ordinary people!

In other words, no matter how unbelievable Naruto's plan of action is, no matter how unbelievable it is...... As long as Naruto can guarantee his own safety, then the three generations of Hokage will definitely fully support him.

After all, although in Naruto's mind, the opinion of the Konoha Ninja Village, as he said earlier, is not as important as the companions...... But it is precisely because of the existence of these partners that it is enough for the three generations of Hokage to be sure that this little guy who seems to be giggling all day long and not doing anything is definitely not going to harm the interests of Konoha Ninja Village!

Of course, the premise is that the people of the Konoha Ninja Village will not run to fight the ideas of Naruto's companions like Danzo, who has killed himself......

……

"Huh? Did you start so soon......"

Hearing the sound of hurried footsteps outside the office, which were getting closer and more apparently numerous, the Miyome Hokage immediately remembered the strange scene of stealing the book trailer that had been staged in this office not long ago, or rather, just yesterday. Then he lowered the brim of his hat slightly with a strange face to hide the change in his expression, and at the same time, he looked sideways a little and looked out of the window through the floor-to-ceiling windows in the office. The corners of his mouth twitched slightly, and he muttered to himself helplessly.

"Although Naruto's kid did have a foreknowledge in advance, he might come to steal books in the next few days...... But there's no need to deliberately choose this time, right?! ”

At this time, the Konoha Ninja Village was already shrouded in a deep night. It stands to reason that it should be a warm time to go home and rest peacefully after a busy day's work. So much so that even the three generations of Hokage, who had received the notice in advance, were ready to sort out the documents and files according to the previous commuting time, and then go home for dinner in a leisurely manner. Due to the alternation of morning and evening shifts, the guards who appeared in the blank stall for less than a few minutes were even more unlikely to have imagined that on this extremely ordinary day, someone would be bold enough to come to the Hokage office building to make trouble!

What's more, Naruto's choice of timing can be said to be an extremely "coincidental" existence......

As if deliberately stuck, Naruto had just left the Hokage office building with the "Book of Seals" that had dropped his bag in advance. The guards who were in charge of the night shift just arrived at their posts. So much so that "accidentally" at this moment, I found the bad news that the "Book of Seals" was missing. And Mizuki seemed to deliberately cooperate with Naruto's actions to restore the development of the original plot, and ran around to tell the truth that Naruto had stolen the "Book of Seals". It took almost no more words from Mizuki to make everyone easily believe that this sudden book theft incident was all carefully planned and prepared by Naruto Uzumaki himself!

It is precisely because of this that everyone who knows this "truth" is naturally worried about Naruto, who has been discriminated against by the villagers since he was a child, after obtaining the Book of Seals, will he find a way to lift his own seal from the rich reserves of various powerful ninjutsu. And then driven by the idea of revenge on the people in the village at all costs, the nine-tails in the body were completely released, so that the nine-tails rebellion of the year was staged again in the Konoha Ninja Village, which had finally recovered!

In this way, when everyone was worried and busy complaining to the three generations of Hokage, it was even more difficult to think - because of his mediocre identity, Mizuki, who would hardly haunt near the Hokage's office building, why did he not only appear near the Hokage's office building this time, but also "saw with his own eyes" the whole process of Naruto's stealing the book by extreme coincidence? - This obvious huge loophole!

"That's what the kid used to say, to do a full set of plays? Obviously, with his current strength, even if he broke through directly, few people could stop him, but he still deliberately chose such a time to make a move...... Most people who don't know will really think that this is Naruto's long-planned action...... Ah, I thought I could go home early today to rest, but now it seems that I guess all of them will be in the soup. ”

The moment he opened the door of the office, he saw the crowd of people crowded at the door, and after talking and complaining to him noisily, the three generations of Hokage felt a slight headache, and couldn't help but raise his hand a little, covering his face that couldn't cry or laugh. After a slight pause, he frowned and returned to a serious appearance. And then around the body, a sense of oppression that was not angry and self-authoritative gradually derived, and he shouted coldly word by word.

"I already know the situation...... Although it has been a while since the Book of Seals was stolen. But with the strength of a child's feet, it should not have left the confines of the village by now...... All the staff are dispatched immediately! Get Naruto back for me! ”

Of course, even if he was deliberately cooperating with Naruto's performance, because of Naruto's growing strength, he knew that even if everyone in front of him shot together, it would be difficult to hurt Naruto in the slightest. But in the middle of these words, out of selfishness to spoil Naruto, the three generations of Hokage couldn't help but frown a little more and more as soon as he finished speaking, and at the same time, he added a sentence uneasily.

"But remember, Ren Zhuli's current mood must be very excited. In addition, in the hands of that child, he has the Book of Seals compiled by the second Hokage himself...... Therefore, when meeting Naruto, try to pay attention to the severity of your actions, and don't stimulate Naruto's emotions too much, so as not to run out of the pillar or damage the sealed book! ”

"Yes——!"

And the words of the three generations of Hokage, when they were heard suddenly, did have some truth. Coupled with the current situation, it is indeed quite "critical and tense", so that everyone who heard the order did not have time to think about it carefully, and it contained a little greasy. In unison, they responded in unison, and they dispersed. And then like looking for a needle in a haystack, in the entire territory of this huge Konoha Ninja Village, Naruto was pursued and captured!

And on the other side......

"Whew...... Call...... Naruto, where the hell did you go......"

Compared with having no clue and relying only on his own intuition, he hurriedly left the people who were looking for it...... Iruka, who had been looking for the village for a while after being notified by Mizuki in advance, "If you can't find it in the village...... It's hard to say——! That kid is hiding in ......."

And the words of the three generations of Hokage, when they were heard suddenly, did have some truth. Coupled with the current situation, it is indeed quite "critical and tense", so that everyone who heard the order did not have time to think about it carefully, and it contained a little greasy. In unison, they responded in unison, and they dispersed. And then like looking for a needle in a haystack, in the entire territory of this huge Konoha Ninja Village, Naruto was pursued and captured!

And on the other side......

"Whew...... Call...... Naruto, where the hell did you go......"

Compared with having no clue and relying only on his own intuition, he hurriedly left the people who were looking for it...... Iruka, who had been looking for the village for a while after being notified by Mizuki in advance, "If you can't find it in the village...... It's hard to say——! That kid is hiding in ......."

(End of chapter)