"Do you have homework...... It's easy to say. ”

Sensing the difference and estrangement in Rizu's words, after quietly dissipating into the invisible trend change, Fu Yue couldn't help but smile more and more. Immediately, under the direct questioning of people, he had no intention of continuing to beat around the bush with people. While the slight drunkenness on his face was swept away, he continued as usual.

"No, it's like what you see now...... After a fixed period of time, even if the main body couldn't spare time, Naruto would deliberately send a shadow clone to walk around the street for a walk or two. In order to ensure that a small number of residents of the village can regularly see Naruto's appearance and presence in the village. ”

"Huh? This is called ...... Classwork? Impossible, right? ”

Fu Yue's response and reply made Rizu a little brainless for a while. Then he raised his eyebrows slightly, turned his head sideways, and looked at the figure of "Naruto" who was walking slowly and leisurely in the crowd. On the one hand, because he couldn't suppress the curiosity and desire for knowledge in his heart, he spoke again, like a cannon, and kept asking and refuting.

"As the person concerned, Naruto's kid should know better than anyone else...... Before revealing your true background and clarifying the misunderstanding once and for all. As long as he appears in the public eye, the only treatment he can get is to continue to endure the scolding and slander of the villagers as he does now...... No matter how you look at it, this kind of so-called 'homework' is all harm and no benefit to Naruto! How could a shrewd little guy like him make such a thankless loss-making deal? ”

The amazing performance when he exterminated the group made Hizoku and others, who had also participated in this operation, obviously no longer be able to treat Naruto, a seemingly harmless little guy like an ordinary child. And then, under Fugaku's understatement, he decided that everything Naruto did must be a Hinata who had more advantages than disadvantages, and naturally it was impossible to believe that the homework that Fuyue said would be this kind of self-deprecating useless work.

"I knew you couldn't believe it easily...... I'm not lying to you, though. This is indeed true. ”

"Huh? Still saying that? You and I were three years old......"

"Don't be in a hurry to refute yet, listen to what I've to say...... The reason why I say this is that there is a real basis. ”

Although Hizuki didn't say anything explicitly, from the gaze that was obviously mixed with a little suspicion, it didn't take much effort for Fuyue to easily guess what Rizu was thinking. And then shrugged his shoulders innocently, and before Rizu was angry and "crazy", he turned the topic back and began to further solve his confusion.

"As you said, as a sinister and cunning old fox like Lian Tuanzang, he can calculate a quirky little fellow. It's not stupid, and it can even be said that Naruto, who is too smart to be like a child, can't make any loss-making deals...... In other words, there is only one reason why Naruto continues to do this even if he knows that he is suffering a loss-that from another point of view, after doing so, it will bring corresponding 'benefits' to Naruto. ”

"Another angle...... Advantage......? ”

Seeing that Fu Yue was "unrepentant", even though he heard his vague questioning, he still "pretended" to be serious, and continued to try to convince himself of his endless appearance. While making Rizu's heart more and more puzzled, he naturally became more and more curious about the following that had not yet been revealed in Fuyue's mouth.

"I said Fugaku...... How can you make it clear once! This kind of thing, no matter how it develops, doesn't have the slightest benefit for Naruto, right?! ”

"So, didn't I tell you a long time ago? Don't worry, listen to me finish slowly......"

As he spoke, Fu Yue lifted the wine jug to himself, and poured all the remaining mellow liquor into the wine glasses of the two of them. Then he took the lead in picking up his own wine glass, brought it to his lips and took a sip, and savored it. With a smile in his eyes, he slowly shook his head.

"That's right, if you say this from the perspective of simply wanting to protect yourself, then it is indeed unprofitable for Naruto. But didn't I say that too? From another point of view, in terms of the interests of the village, Naruto, who deliberately chose a way of life of enduring humiliation, continued to pay silently for the safety of the village in this special way......

“…… Ha?! ”

Under Fuyue's step-by-step explanation, the strong curiosity in Rizu's heart was not only slightly satisfied. On the contrary, in the process of questioning one after another, it seems to be completely activated, and it is more and more inflated and grown, and like millions of ants swimming and gnawing, I always feel itchy and unbearable. Immediately, in front of Fugaku's unhurried appearance, Hizoku felt ignorant of the true motives of Naruto's strange behavior. I had to subconsciously raise my eyebrows and exclaim, and I couldn't hold back the desire to complain in my heart. In order to sit honestly while trying not to subconsciously interrupt anything. And then let the amazing Fuyue speak in front of him, and continue to tell the truth.

Fortunately, Fugaku was already genuinely worried about Naruto's actions from Hizoku, and gradually recognized the existence of Hizaku as a future partner. And from the moment he took the initiative to mention this matter, Fuyue, who didn't intend to hide anything too much from Hinatum, naturally explained the current situation in a eloquent conversation, as if he had to answer questions.

"You should know that Danzang is dead. But in the group of elders, there are still a lot of old things who are in cahoots with the group and have evil intentions, right? And Naruto's 'homework' is related to them......"

It turns out that after losing the blessing of Tuan Zang, this group of old things who have been in high positions for a long time, but do nothing, although in a sense, are equivalent to toothless tigers. With the complete death of the group and the overall situation of the root organization being fully absorbed, it can no longer pose any threat to the three generations of Hokage......

But first, after all, the Elder Group was a special organization founded by the first Hokage. Second, he has always been wary of the ninja village, which is strong. As a result, many of the members of the Elder Group are confidants and cronies of the Daimyo of the Fire Country.

Under such circumstances, if the body of elders is hastily banned, it will undoubtedly violate the fundamental interests of many forces. So much so that the three generations of Hokage seemed to be resolute in this process, and they did not drag their feet at all. But in this process, the resistance encountered is also extremely huge. It can even be said that it is much more difficult than killing the-stirring stick of Tuanzang!

After all, after the three generations of Hokage decided to do this, they would need to face more than just the resistance of the major families whose interests were threatened. What needs to be worried even more is whether this process will attract the vigilance of the jealous Fire Nation Daimyo Daimyo!

And once he angers the Daimyo of the Fire Nation and then withdraws his support for the Konoha Ninja Village...... For the Konoha Ninja Village, which relies on the support of the daimyo behind most of the funds except for the income from the mercenary mission, it is naturally obvious, and it is also what the three generations of Hokage do not want to see.

What's more, because the Elder Body, an auxiliary organization, was created by the first Hokage. And under the influence of long-standing and deep-rooted traditional concepts, most of the families in the village have already acquiesced to the existence of the Elder Body, an institution that restrains the Hokage's power. He will become a member of the elder group and see it as his way to get promoted and make a fortune. So much so that after the three generations of Hokage really banned this organization, will the major families whose interests have been destroyed think that it is a signal that the Hokage has monopolized power. And then imperceptibly, make a set of yang and yin on the bright side and a set behind the scenes. It is also very likely that the banned elder group will only be in a state of useless work in name only.

"In other words, the three generations of Hokage-sama, although they have the intention of banning the elder group, so as to prevent the elder group from interfering in politics and harming the hero's descendants, will happen again. But it still takes a certain amount of time to prepare. ”

After explaining the general contents to Hinazu without stopping, Fugaku, who felt a little dry in his mouth, raised his hand and swallowed all the remaining liquor in the cup into his stomach, lubricating his dry throat. Then he paused for a while, sorted out the logic of words in his mind, and then continued with a smile in front of Rizu's thoughtful expression.

"So, you have to do a full set of ...... Before the three generations of Hokage-sama gathered enough evidence to shut up the bastards. We have to pretend that nothing is happening, and make them think that just killing the old fox in Tuanzang will satisfy us. ”

That is to say...... The reason why Naruto appears here regularly is because most of the residents in this neighborhood are inextricably linked to the Elders......? ”

In Fuyue's endless narration, I always feel that I am in the clouds and fog, and I gradually have a sense of sudden enlightenment. And at the moment when Fu Yue's words just fell, he couldn't wait to add a response.

"So, in order not to affect the actions of the three generations of Hokage-sama...... Even if it is a long-term closed special training, Naruto, who has the sensitive identity of human pillar power, must appear around here on a regular basis. And in this atmosphere that is no different from that on a peaceful day, let those guys who witnessed it have the illusion that the limelight has gradually passed?! ”

is one of the best patriarchs in the village, and Rizu's mind is naturally not far behind. Because of this, after a little reminder from Fugaku, Hinata naturally quickly digested and understood why Naruto, who had a shrewd mind, was distracted by such a thankless incident. And even the nameless fire in his heart gradually faded most of it silently. Instead, there is a sympathetic and compassionate gaze at a self-defeating prey.

After all, with this lesson from the past...... Hizoku didn't think that Naruto, who seemed harmless to humans and animals, would let people take advantage of him so easily.

Of course, the two of them at this moment, because of the upsurge of alcohol, more or less affected their rational judgment. The second is that when "Naruto" appeared, the surrounding residents were only deliberately staying away from Naruto because of their contact with the elder group, and there was no too vicious verbal abuse. made the two of them unexpected, this kind of small scene was far less than one-thousandth of Naruto's original daily release. So much so that it wasn't until the later ninja school exams that Tomiyaku and Hizoku really realized it...... After being reincarnated from the son of a hero who was slandered as a nine-tailed demon fox. Naruto, who was once young and helpless, has experienced such heinous injustices.

"That's right, that's it...... Otherwise, why do you think, why do I have to take a long detour to find you to come to this place for a drink these days? ”

"Oh? I see...... I thought the reason you came here to drink was because you were far enough away from your Uchiha clan's territory that you didn't have to worry about being caught by your sister-in-law? ”

“…… Poof——! Go and go, you guy, you really can't open any pot and which pot to mention......"

After seeing that the person in front of him already understood something and would no longer act kindly to help him, Fu Yue didn't bother to explain anything. Then he remembered something, and raised his hand to the bartender in the distance, motioning for a few more servings of sake. The corners of his mouth rose slightly, and he teased pointedly.

To sum up, in a sense, there is a difference between having a daughter and having a son, and it is a difference related to lifelong events...... Because of this, giving birth to a daughter is indeed better than giving birth to a son. ”

"Huh? Are you saying such inexplicable things again? ”

Fuyue bull's head was not like a horse's mouth, and after going around in a big circle, the topic that was suddenly re-mentioned made Rizu slightly stunned. Then he rolled his eyes at the person, clasped his hands between his arms, and complained angrily.

"Then again, you're talking about Naruto's kid from beginning to end...... What is the point that makes you come to the conclusion that having a daughter is better than having a son?! ”

"Of course, it's from Naruto's kid that I can come to this conclusion~"

While completely letting go of the old-fashioned and serious appearance of the past, Fugaku teased Hizoku with a smile on his face, and at the same time, driven by instinct, he subconsciously turned his head a little and looked at "Naruto" who was gradually moving away. After a pause, he continued to tease, half-jokingly and half-seriously.

"Don't forget, the three generations of Hokage are now, but they have long shown a tendency to treat Naruto as the future Hokage's heir and carefully cultivate and take care of them. At the same time, the daughter you call indisputable has already been favored by Naruto, the little guy...... It's only a matter of time before he becomes the son-in-law of your Hyuga clan. ”

In other words, as long as Naruto was like his father, he became the Hokage. Then, your precious daughter is destined to be the future Hokage Lady...... At that time, your identity as an old man will not be able to rise to the top? ”

"In this case, isn't it better to have a daughter than to have a son?"

(End of chapter)