Chapter 97: Naruto’s Hate (Bonus Chapter)
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"While Naruto was bragging about some details, their strength was very close. Naruto lacked Space-Time Jutsu in that battle."
"In a battle against a Top-Tier Six Paths Level Being, Space-Time Jutsu is almost basic. Having the sensory capability of a Sage is also required."
"In terms of Taijutsu, you need the strength of your brother. In terms of Jutsu, most Ninjutsu will easily be absorbed, so Taijutsu, Senjutsu, and most importantly Sealing Jutsu are the key."
Kurama explained.
Hearing that, Tobirama’s eyes lit up.
"So, that’s why you want that project to be completed."
Naruto suddenly became serious as he said.
"Second Hokage, we are not Otsutsuki. We can’t be like the Otsutsuki. But that doesn’t mean we can’t reach their level."
"Chakra is connected. Humans who received Chakra of the Sage were limited to a few, but where are those people now?"
"Except for Hyuga, among Uzumaki, only I exist. Among Uchiha, only Sasuke and his brother exist."
"Granny Tsunade is the only Senju, while the Kaguya Clan has only one person left."
"Putting aside everything, the other people who only unlocked Chakra because of the Sage of Six Paths are surpassing those who received Sage of Six Paths Chakra."
"Shorty Old Gramps from Stone Village, Raikage from Cloud Village, even Boil Release and Lava Release, these have been developed by humans who didn’t have any connection to the Sage."
"Otsutsuki’s method of gaining strength is just a shortcut and a cause of destruction. We humans don’t need to follow that path."
"As we grow stronger, our Chakra will grow stronger. That will not change. But at least, we must protect that future."
"The threats of Otsutsuki are imminent. That method is a long-term method for humans. So, we must find other ways to get stronger."
Hearing his words, Tobirama nodded and said.
"Even if you say that, only a few individuals can be talented enough to be that strong, Naruto. Not all humans are equal."
"Their talent, their effort, even their luck can be different."
Naruto nodded his head and said.
"I know. I will not forget this. That’s why we will continue to focus on only key people."
"For now, it will be me and Sasuke. Then, we will focus on people like Kakashi Sensei and Guy Sensei."
"Of course, my generation has a lot of talented people, and they will also be a priority. But we can’t just focus on Konoha."
Hearing his words, Tobirama frowned, and Kurama said.
"That might work."
Kurama turned towards Naruto and said.
"Do you remember the decision to use Konoha’s reputation to suppress anyone from helping Danzo?"
Naruto nodded and said.
"Why? Will it be a problem?"
"For most people, they will accept this. After all, Konoha is still the strongest village, but some people might not accept it."
"For example, the Raikage and Tsuchikage might start using this as an excuse to start a war."
"After all, you have given your word. You can’t just take it back."
Hearing that, Naruto frowned.
At least, he wasn’t ready for this war. Or rather, he didn’t want to fight a war now.
Especially with the threat of Akatsuki, he didn’t want to cause too much trouble.
Tobirama looked at Kurama and said.
"So, you plan to use this war to show the success of this method?"
Kurama nodded.
"The war will not start in a few days or even a month or two. We can start negotiating with Orochimaru and take all of his research."
"Then, with your help, we should be able to develop a safer regeneration enhancement potion."
"If we use this potion in the war, we can not only save more lives but also promote it later."
Hearing that, Tobirama frowned once more.
"Why are you so concerned about other villages? Regardless, we should focus more on our village?"
This kind of mentality didn’t surprise Kurama, but it did surprise Naruto.
Naruto looked at him with shock and said.
"Ehh? Second Hokage, didn’t I just tell you that the threat of Otsutsuki exists out there? How can we get stronger if we don’t cooperate?"
Tobirama folded his hands and said.
"No, we can just focus on ourselves. The situation of other countries is none of our business."
"In fact, if Konoha remains undisputed, the people from those villages and countries will start moving to our country."
"The more strength our village shows, the more people it will attract. Even though my brother didn’t try to unite all villages, it is still the safe path to peace."
Naruto countered immediately.
"Heh? So what if you make Konoha stronger? Wouldn’t it just breed another Danzo?"
Tobirama’s face turned ugly instantly as he rebuked.
"He is an exception."
"No, he is a product. He is the one who believed Konoha should be strongest and unite all villages."
"He is the one who inherited your ideas, and that’s the reason why he became so corrupted, so full of hate and evil."
Naruto pointed his finger at Tobirama and said.
"Do you know what was stopping Danzo from attacking the Uchiha from the beginning? It wasn’t Hiruzen. It wasn’t this village."
"It was our enemy. They were attacking Konoha. Konoha needed the Uchiha’s strength. That’s why Danzo couldn’t do a shit about the Uchiha clan before the Third Great Ninja War."
"There will always be exceptions, as you said. Uchiha also have mentally ill people, so does that mean we should just give up on them?"
"Just because Danzo is ill, does that mean we should just destroy Konoha?"
Kurama couldn’t help but feel speechless.
They were talking about Otsutsuki and the future threat. How did it go from there to the problem of Danzo and Uchiha?
He sighed. Kurama could understand Naruto’s feelings.
Naruto had no one in his life. Even Kurama appeared much later. He couldn’t enjoy a family.
So, Naruto hated Danzo, who was the reason why Sasuke lost his family. He couldn’t even imagine just how painful it must’ve been for Sasuke.
Yes, Naruto believed some people from the Uchiha were the problem.
But why should the entire clan suffer because of those few people? 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚
Wasn’t it because Konoha had become so corrupted that it let Danzo do whatever he wanted?