Chapter 376: Chapter 374 : Escape!!
"Let Naruto leave freely?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at his son Asuma’s stubbled face and shook his head with some disappointment.
Then he began to seriously advise him:
"Asuma, do you really think Naruto can escape from Konoha holding the Scroll of Seals with so many people watching him?"
"Uh, no!" Asuma shook his head seriously.
Naruto Uzumaki’s power as a Jinchūriki is strong, and his talent is not bad either, but with all those people monitoring him, escaping is impossible!
So!
His earlier worries were unnecessary!
"In that case, why worry?" Hiruzen finally nodded, but his gaze fell again on the crystal ball.
Then,
He saw Naruto inside the crystal ball taking the Scroll of Seals. On Hiruzen’s old, wrinkled face appeared a hint of amusement!
The Scroll of Seals!
Even if Naruto took it, there was no way he could master it. This time, it could even earn some goodwill!
"Father, I think we shouldn’t teach Naruto for now. Since Kakashi wants him, we should let him have him!" Sarutobi Asuma looked at Naruto in the crystal ball and spoke.
Naruto’s personality is too casual. With his character, it’s certain there won’t be much goodwill between him and Naruto. If their relationship turns sour, it would be a loss for us!
"Not teach?" Hiruzen frowned and said to Asuma, "You know I have high expectations for you. In the future, you will compete for the position of Hokage. But... Naruto, as the Jinchūriki, is someone you must win over. If Naruto fully controls the Nine-Tails in the future, no one in Konoha will oppose you becoming Hokage!"
Hiruzen had a clear plan—to pave the way for Asuma.
If he could become Jinchūriki Naruto’s teacher, just that qualification alone would push him toward that position.
If Asuma becomes Hokage, the Sarutobi clan will flourish even more.
With generations of development, the Sarutobi clan could become the strongest clan in the Land of Fire!
"Father... Naruto’s personality is too stubborn. If I become his teacher, it might lead to constant conflict, which would be a loss for both of us," Asuma explained the pros and cons.
But in the end, he looked at his father: "Father, as long as you control Naruto, nothing unexpected will happen!"
"Uh~!"
Silence fell inside the Hokage’s office!
After a long quiet moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly nodded.
"Alright then, Naruto’s personality is indeed a bit stubborn. Let Kakashi help you discipline him. Kakashi is lazy by nature, so maybe... they’ll clash sometimes!"
"I’ll find another chance later to let you get closer to Naruto!"
"I understand!"
Asuma Sarutobi nodded.
"In that case... your disciples need to change too!"
Hiruzen rubbed his chin thoughtfully.
"That brat from the Nara clan must become your student. Their family has great influence in Konoha. Also, take in the Yamanaka daughter and the Akimichi child!"
"These three families have been close for generations and are major clans in Konoha. If we can win them over, they will support you!"
Hiruzen was thinking deeply, very strategic.
He had arranged his son’s future carefully, even paving the way.
Given a decade or so, he could really push Asuma to that position.
"These three big clans in Konoha?"
Asuma nodded, understanding the strength and potential of these clans’ heirs.
Not bad at all!
If they become his students, they might not reach the level of the legendary Sannin, but their achievements would still be impressive!
His father really cared.
"Alright."
Hiruzen nodded, but then seemed to remember something else.
"By the way, the order in the Sarutobi Police Force has been a bit chaotic recently. If you have time, get involved in managing the Police Forces—it’ll be good for you!"
"Yes!"
After this heartfelt conversation about their future plans, their gaze fell on the crystal ball!
Then,
They saw Naruto holding the massive Scroll of Seals tightly in his arms. Then, he carefully pushed open the door of the wooden pavilion.
He peeked outside to check that there was no movement. Only then did he step out.
Konoha Wooden Pavilion
"Is anyone here?" Naruto Uzumaki looked around the empty space. He whispered softly, a lucky smile appearing on his face.
That expression was like a thief who had succeeded without being noticed.
However, inside his mind, the Nine-Tails kept speaking: "There are four ninja behind the wall fifty meters to your right, watching your every move."
"One person is watching you from one hundred meters behind—probably the teacher who talked to you today."
"Further away, two more people are rushing this way. They’re moving fast."
The environment around the Nine-Tails, as well as the watchers nearby, were described clearly.
It was like a voice broadcast from an all-around radar map.
Naruto’s lucky smile did not fade, but inside his mind, a storm kept flashing: "As expected, even if they noticed my unusual behavior, they’re cautious and dare not act rashly."
"They’re constantly watching me!"
"And the one watching from one hundred meters behind is probably Mizuki-sensei. As for why he told me about the Scroll of Seals’s existence, it must also be related to the Scroll of Seals."
Thinking this, Naruto tightened his arms around the Scroll of Seals instinctively.
This was something he had stolen. Before he learned it himself, he wouldn’t teach it to anyone.
"As for the people rushing over here, they must be Hiruzen Sarutobi’s backup, right?"
Uzumaki Naruto seemed to be thinking deeply, various ideas flashing through his mind.
However, the final result was only one thing—he couldn’t escape!
"Kid, have you decided what to do?"
The Nine-Tails sensed Naruto’s hesitation and smiled in the spiritual space.
"The ones watching you might not act, but those coming behind will arrive any moment now!"
"Then I’ll leave this troublesome place first!"
Naruto kept recalling plans in his mind and tried to think about what Genya would do in his place.
Over the years, he had followed Genya and learned some things.
Thoughts kept flashing through his mind, but in the end, Naruto decided to leave first.
That meant escaping with the Scroll of Seals, shaking off those watching him, and while they hadn’t found him yet, memorizing the ninjutsus inside the scroll!
Next, he just needed time!
With that thought, Uzumaki Naruto stepped out of the wooden pavilion and ran straight outside the village, moving quickly!
He really looked like a thief who had just gotten away with something!
As he moved, the people watching him also sprang into action and hurriedly followed.
At the same time, not far away, Mizuki with white hair also appeared, murmured something under his breath, and then followed after them!
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