Of course, in addition to Iruka, among the people who were looking for Naruto's traces, there was another person, like Iruka, who was quickly approaching Naruto's general location now......

That is, thinking that Naruto can be easily used by himself, he took the initiative to come to the door and tried to make Naruto use Mizuki for his own use through verbal stimulation!

……

"Hmph, that's good, things are going as I planned, it's going so well...... Everything is under control, even the three generations of Hokage-sama have been tricked by me......"

Before the action, he had agreed with Naruto in advance on the meeting place, so that Mizuki had to inform the others, which caused the departure time to be much slower than Iruka. However, due to the clear goal, many unjust roads have been taken. So much so that in a hurry, almost at the same time as Iruka, he stepped into the forest where Naruto was hiding. And then under the high-speed leap effect brought by the continuous kicking of the toes, it turned into a swift and sensitive black shadow, and continued to move rapidly at the same time. Mizuki didn't notice the other people appearing during the journey, and as the corners of his mouth gradually rose, he couldn't help but show a planned smile.

"Now everyone thinks that Naruto stole the Book of Seals. Then, as long as I change into Naruto's appearance after killing Naruto, I can take the Book of Seals and fly away with a swagger......"

It's a pity that Mizuki, who is complacent, may never think of it......

A few years ago, there were already people with similar thoughts to him, trying to use Naruto, who was "powerless", to be a tool to help him achieve his goals...... And in terms of scheming, status, and resources, they can definitely be regarded as the existence of completely crushing Mizuki!

It's just that the end of that person now......

No, who is still in the underground secret space of the Root Order, has turned into scattered ashes scattered here and there, accompanied by the cold earth......

……

Just when the entire Konoha Ninja Village was running around to find the book of seals because of the theft of the Book of Seals, the whole village was not at peace......

As the "culprit" in this book theft incident...... Naruto, who had stolen the "Book of Seals", or rather, the crude fake that had nothing to offer, was lying on Jiro's legs as if nothing had happened. While humming a few small tunes from time to time, his eyes were closed, and he closed his eyes comfortably. Where is the negative emotions of panic, nervousness, resentment, etc., that everyone takes for granted to guess that they should have?

"The first thing I did when I returned to the village was so earth-shattering...... In a sense, it's no wonder that the villagers hate you so much. ”

At the same time, the Nine Lamas, who had long been one with Naruto, so much so that through Naruto's feedback from his five senses, he had seen the ins and outs of this incident clearly, and at the moment, he was lazily lying in the sealed space, and at the same time, through the contract link between himself and Naruto, he pretended to be serious and teased.

"I thought that all these years of cultivation could completely wipe out your naughty energy."

"Hmph, you're wrong, Nine Lamas...... If you don't take advantage of the fact that you are still young, you can be called youth a few times, then where can it be called youth~"

As for the ridicule of the Nine Lamas, Naruto's face did not show the slightest look of embarrassment and embarrassment. On the contrary, with the help of the cheeky skills that have grown and honed over the years, he continues to enjoy the quiet and comfortable atmosphere of the forest while calmly swaying his little short legs. The corners of his mouth rose slightly, and he responded with a big grin.

What's more, in the process of cultivating in Miaomu Mountain, what is required is that the heart is as calm as water...... Does this conflict with my serious pranks? ”

"I don't know if my heart is as still as water...... I only know that in all these years of cultivation, I'm afraid that the biggest benefit you have gained as a stinky boy is this thickened skin, right? ”

Seeing that Naruto looked like an old god was there, and he didn't care about his verbal ridicule at all, the Nine Lamas suddenly interrupted the topic based on the fact that when he teased Naruto in the past, he often lost more and won less, and did not intend to give Naruto a chance to tease and tease him further. Then, after a little joke, he changed the topic and continued pointedly.

"It's a pity that even the old man who lives deep in the Miaomu Mountain and has witnessed the historical development of the entire ninja world can't figure out where this thing in your body comes from and how to solve it...... If you think about it this way, all the effort you have spent over the years is almost equivalent to wasting it. ”

"Well, it doesn't matter, Nine Lamas, there must be a road before the car reaches the mountain...... Anyway, it hasn't moved in years, so as long as I'm more careful, there shouldn't be any major problems! What's more, all these years of cultivation are not completely wasted. The complete mastery of the Immortal Mode alone is enough to be considered a pretty lucrative gain, isn't it? ”

For the deep regret and worry in the words of the Nine Lamas, the smile on Naruto's face did not mean to attenuate in the slightest. On the contrary, he smiled even more, as if he was an optimist who had never felt worried or uneasy about anything, and he comforted the nine lamas with a big grin.

"Moreover, my practice at Myoki Mountain also allowed me to get back the key left to me by my father, so that I could break the seal anytime and anywhere...... In other words, even if something does go wrong, I have no time to let you out and cut the link between you and me. When the time comes, you will not have any risks to take and return to the freedom you have lost for a long time, wouldn't it be ......"

"If you dare to do this, then the first thing I will do when I get out of your body will definitely be to eat you alive as a stinky boy with no interest!"

However, before Naruto, who was smiling all over his face, poured out all the jokes that came to his lips...... Regarding the matter of regaining his free body, the Nine Lamas, who should have been looking forward to it for a long time, frowned, and scolded angrily without appreciation.

It is obvious that after fully accepting the existence of Naruto as a pillar - or rather, a partner - and completely getting used to Naruto's family-like and equal and warm atmosphere created by Naruto, the Nine Lamas' desire for freedom has long been gradually reduced to the lowest point in the quiet passage of time. So much so that in the midst of Mt. Myoki, the moment when the Great Toad Immortal summoned him to hand over the key that could break the seal to Naruto. The first thing the Nine Lamas blurted out was not to happily urge Naruto to lift the seal and release him, but to ......

……

"Naruto Uzumaki! If you dare to give up being the pillar of Uncle Ben, believe it or not, after I go out, I will kill you first, and then kill all the friends you cherish! ”

……

After all, as one of the parties involved, the subtle relationship between the tailed beast and the human pillar force, the Nine Lamas naturally knew it well. So much so that once he leaves Naruto's body, what awaits Naruto will be what kind of ending will be, and he can accurately guess without thinking about it.

It is precisely because of this that compared to the free body that was once longing for all the time. Now what the Nine Lamas care more about is whether this partner, who was once scorned by himself and is now reassured, can live in peace. So much so that even if there was a chance to separate from Naruto's body, he didn't even think about it, so he decisively refused it at the first time!

"The way I expressed my kindness was almost exactly the same as when I was at Mt. Myoki...... Nine Lamas, your arrogant character, I'm afraid you won't be able to change it in this life~"

Of course, after getting along for a long time, it's not just the Nine Lamas who got to know Naruto better. Naruto could also clearly and intuitively feel the change in the mood of the Nine Lamas. And then for the intimidating appearance of the nine lamas, not only was he not a little angry and dissatisfied, but he responded warmly word by word with a smile in his eyes.

"No, don't say I didn't give you a chance...... Since you don't want to go out yourself, then, be mentally prepared to accompany me through this life completely, partner. ”

"Hey, what is not arrogant, and he is not arrogant, and he has finished his life, and he is not too insane...... Uncle Ben is intimidating you! Can you cooperate a little! Is it that you are spoiled too much on weekdays, so that you have no fear? ! ”

Although he knew that Naruto's face was very thick-skinned, but suddenly, after hearing Naruto's words that were almost an oath, the words that made the Nine Lamas originally come to his lips were suddenly stuck in his throat. So much so that in the next second, the words that should have been full of momentum were more like being poked in the heart by Naruto, causing them to be annoyed and angry, and they looked awkward.

"I'm telling you, I'm not kidding you, I'm ...... Tsk, forget it, I'll settle accounts with you stinky boy in the future...... Be careful, take your spirits, your prey has taken the bait. ”

It's a pity that before the Nine Lamas regrouped, Naruto, who dared to go to the house and expose the tiles without fighting for three days, gave a good lecture. Within the scope of his own perception, he sensed two rapidly approaching breaths, and immediately converged. And like an old mother who thinks about Naruto everywhere, although she knows in her heart that as long as she can detect it, then Naruto will definitely find out, but she can't help but deliberately remind Naruto in a moment.

"Hehe, I know that the Nine Lamas, you love me the most~"

In the Nine Lamas's obviously gentler words, Naruto's eyes narrowed more and more, and at the same time he turned into a crescent moon, the smile contained in the words in response to the reply also became more and more unscrupulous. Then, without waiting for the angry and helpless Nine Lamas to say something more, a carp straightened up and stood up straight from the ground.

"Well, as I thought, there were only two people coming...... Here, it's the breath of Iruka-sensei. Then on the other side, it must be Mizuki......"

In a low whisper to himself, Naruto's hands quickly sealed, and he unleashed a lowest-level basic wind escape ninjutsu. Then the chakra turned into a gentle breeze, blowing up the dust on the ground and falling on him. In order to create a look of embarrassment that Naruto had suffered a lot in the previous time. He lowered his head slightly, looking at himself with satisfaction. While picking up the "Book of Seals" that had been discarded at random, he picked it up again and carried it on his back.

Although it is to restore the direction of the plot, try to avoid the appearance of the butterfly effect...... But then, how can I 'play' with Mizuki, it will be better......"

When everything was ready, Naruto, who was secretly thinking about it with great interest, followed the example of the original manga and sat down on the ground again. Then he panted and drooped his little head, making a weak appearance of physical exhaustion, and quietly waited for the moment when the good show would come.

"Whew...... Call...... Whirlpool - vortex - song - people——! ”

And just as Naruto had just finished all these preparations, there was a sound of screaming from the bushes not far away. Sweating profusely, causing the figure of Iruka, who was covered in branches and dust, and looked quite embarrassed and funny, appeared in front of Naruto in a faint roar mixed with a hint of joy and reassurance. Then he bent over a little panting, so as to stabilize his body, which was shaking violently because of his physical exhaustion or being too emotional, so that he would not sit down at the same time. The blue tendons bulged out on his forehead, and he stared at Naruto's figure with a smile and continued word by word.

"You unsavory idiot...... Finally let me find you! ”

Obviously, in terms of strength, Iruka is far inferior to those who can qualify and guard the safety of the Book of Seals......

In terms of search ability, Iruka, who has neither any unique skills nor professional knowledge, is definitely not as good as those professionals......

In terms of duty, Iruka, who was only a teacher in the ninja school, was able to choose to lie down at home and enjoy a comfortable and comfortable sleep when he knew about it......

But even so, Iruka, as an ordinary person, not only did not abandon Naruto. On the contrary, without any internal reference, he was far ahead of the group of angry people, and first went to report to the three generations of Hokage, so as to reduce the responsibility they needed to bear as much as possible, and then they dared to run out to find Naruto's traces, and they were the first to find Naruto!

Just because, in the eyes of outsiders, I wish to die as soon as possible the reincarnation of the demon fox...... Not only is he a member of the village, but also a student of his Kaino Iruka!

In other words, in the case that the precious student who he cherishes and values has suffered a lot of grievances and is about to embark on a crooked path...... As a teacher, Iruka will not sit idly by no matter what!

(End of chapter)