The genius of Naruto is a bit ordinary.

"it is good."

Xia Li also showed a satisfied smile. Konoha is now full of talented people and there is no need to worry too much.

At this moment, Xia Li suddenly remembered that Sasuke seemed to have just returned from seclusion, and went straight to the Hokage's office after coming out of seclusion, so...

"Sasuke, you just came back. Do you have anything to do in Konoha?" Xia Li asked.

Sasuke was startled and wanted to answer directly that he didn't need to, but after a pause, he said, "I don't have anything that requires me to stay longer, but there are some things that I need Uncle Shikaku to notify me of."

"Please speak." Nara Shikaku was obviously stunned for a moment, because they rarely had contact in normal times, and when they did, it was just work handovers. At that time, Nara Shikaku was the Hokage's secretary, and Sasuke was the head of the Anbu, so everything was official.

Now, what Sasuke wanted to ask for should be a personal matter, so he did not mention the position, but Nara Shikaku did not expect that the other party would actually call him uncle.

However, I have to say, it feels really good to be called uncle by an Uchiha genius. Sasuke is indeed different from other Uchiha, Nara Shikaku was thinking at this time.

Xia Li didn't find it strange. Sasuke was more polite than Naruto, but there were times when he was unwilling to do so. For example, he rarely called Kakashi "teacher" and usually just called him by his name. However, he would call Iruka "teacher"...

However, it cannot be said that the relationship between Sasuke and Kakashi is not as good as that between Iruka and Sasuke, or that they are just used to it. In fact, Sasuke will still call his teacher "teacher" when necessary in formal occasions.

Sasuke spoke first, "I had made some arrangements for the Anbu before I went into seclusion. Just let them continue to execute them. Just treat it as me continuing my seclusion."

"Okay." Nara Shikaku nodded. This should indeed be notified. Sasuke did remind him. After all, he usually does not manage the Anbu. The Anbu is managed by Sasuke and Xia Li.

"Also, regarding my leaving the city to attend the Five Kage Summit, please ask Uncle Shikaku to help inform Jūgo, Karin, and... Sakura." Sasuke paused before adding Sakura.

After all, it was Sasuke who brought Jūgo and Karin back to Konoha, so he should have informed them if he was leaving Konoha temporarily.

And Sakura... was too persistent. To be honest, Sasuke didn't understand why she was so persistent. Was it really just because of her appearance? That was too superficial, but Sasuke couldn't think of any other reason. However, he still informed her.

"Okay." Nara Shikaku nodded and smiled, but then he became a little worried. It seemed that Naruto and Sasuke both had partners, but Shikamaru still didn't seem to have a suitable partner...

Nara Shikaku suddenly felt that he would have to encourage Shikamaru more in the future.

At this time, Nara Shikaku couldn't help but look at Xia Li. He remembered that Xia Li's methods had already brought together several couples. Could he also learn from him? However, to do so, it seemed that he would have to know who Shikamaru's ideal partner was. If he didn't know, it would be useless.

Xia Li seemed to have seen what Nara Shikaku was thinking, and quietly reminded him, "In fact, they don't necessarily have to be from our village. For example, the Sand Village has a very good relationship with our Konoha now."

"Hmm? It seems... so." Nara Shikaku answered subconsciously, and then his mind suddenly became clearer. Then he paused, looked at Xia Li, and smiled at each other.

Xia Li could only remind him of this. After all, he quite liked Shikamaru and Temari. It was a pity that under his leadership, the connection between Konoha and the Sand Ninja... seemed to be quite a lot.

It’s just that in the original work, Konoha and Sand Ninja helped each other, but now it’s mostly the Sand Ninja who ask for support from Konoha, so whether it can be accomplished in the future depends on how Nara Shikaku arranges it.

I think with his reminder, Shikamaru will probably appear more often in the team supporting the Sand Ninja? Although it may take until after the Fourth War, it doesn't matter. Those who are destined will naturally succeed.

"Is everything arranged?" Xia Li looked at Sasuke.

After getting a positive answer, Xia Li nodded, then thought about it and decided that he probably needed to dress more formally for this Five Kage Summit, but the scroll was still with him.

Just as Xia Li was thinking, a figure suddenly appeared in the Hokage's office. Upon closer inspection, it was the Moon Elf holding a scroll in his mouth.

"How did you get it from there, little guy?" Xia Li was a little surprised. He was still practicing and did not notice the movements of the Moon Elf. As a result, the other party had already taken out the scroll and returned here using Flying Thunder God.

The moon elf blinked, did not answer, jumped onto Xia Li's shoulder, and handed the scroll to Xia Li.

After taking the scroll, Xia Li did not ask the Moon Elf anything else. He skillfully took out the divine robe and put the hat representing the Hokage around his waist.

As for the fact that the Moon Elf can sense his thoughts, it is not surprising. The Moon Elf cannot speak, but Xia Li can also perceive what the other party wants to express every time, so this connection has existed for a long time, but it is not as close as that between him and the original body.

After preparing everything, Xia Li took the lead and said, "Then, let's go."

"Yes!" Sasuke and Naruto responded and followed Xia Li.

Kakashi and Nara Shikaku couldn't help but smile when they saw this scene. The three people in front of them were the hope of Konoha of this era. How dazzling and powerful.

It really makes people feel at ease.

Moreover, Kakashi was the most deeply touched when he saw this scene. After all, he had seen his teacher's handsome back before. Now looking at Xia Li, he couldn't help but see his teacher's back in him, so handsome and powerful.

…………

After leaving Konoha for a while.

Naruto asked, "Xia Li, didn't you leave Flying Thunder God in the Land of Iron? Can't you just use Flying Thunder God to go there?"

"Of course there are." Xia Li replied. In fact, all countries have the mark of Xia Li's Flying Thunder God, even in some uninhabited places.

"Then why don't we just use Flying Thunder God to rush to the Land of Iron?" Naruto was a little confused.

"Of course we need to give some people some opportunities." Xia Li replied.

The more Naruto listened, the more confused he became, but Sasuke nodded secretly, understood, and became a little more alert.

"Don't be so nervous, they are just some minions. They usually don't dare to jump out." Xia Li also noticed Sasuke's actions and said.

This Five Kage Summit is no secret. Basically, anyone with some channels can get this news, so there will probably be some beings that have always been hostile to Konoha lying in ambush on Konoha's road to the Land of Iron.

Normally, as the Hokage, Xia Li is always inside Konoha, so they have no chance, so they probably think this opportunity is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

In fact, this is probably also related to the fact that Xia Li has not taken action for a long time, which has led to Xia Li's strength being underestimated.

If people knew the strength of Xia Li and the other two, they would not dare to ambush them even if they had a few hundred courages. Not many people are determined to die.

"Besides, there's no need to be so anxious. As the only village that hasn't lost its tailed beasts, we also need to consider how they will target us." Xia Li said with a laugh.

"Will they target us?" Naruto's eyes widened.

"Of course I will, Naruto. You can believe in yourself and your ability to change other people, but don't think so highly of everyone." Xia Li replied. In fact, he felt that it was difficult to change others, but considering that the person in front of him was the invincible Naruto with his mouth, there should be no problem.

Naruto was silent, his brain wasn't smart enough to figure out why quickly.

At this time, Sasuke gripped the sword in his hand, and he had already realized something.

Then Sasuke saw Xia Li nodded to him quietly, and the next moment, Sasuke's figure disappeared behind Xia Li.

Naruto also reacted at this time and was about to take action, but was stopped by Xia Li because Sasuke alone was enough.

Soon, those people didn't even have a chance to fight back, as they fell to the ground one after another from the big trees where they were lying in ambush. Each corpse fell as naturally as a leaf falling from the tree.

But there is one difference, fallen leaves will return to their roots, but these corpses no longer have this possibility.

"Who are these people?" Naruto probably understood what Xia Li had said before.

"They are probably the remnants of some small countries that were destroyed by the previous roots." Xia Li said after thinking about it.

"Root? Didn't you, Xia Li, eradicate the Root? Why would they want to assassinate you..." Naruto was a little confused.

"That's true, but no matter what, the Root is still a member of Konoha, and as the leader of Konoha, there is actually no big problem with putting all the blame on the Hokage," said Xia Li.

"How could this be..." According to Naruto's feeling, it was the man named Danzo who harmed them, and Xia Li was the one who killed Danzo. According to Naruto's simple understanding, Xia Li could still be considered their benefactor.

In fact, it’s not that no one regards Xia Li as a benefactor. The reason why Xia Li knew that the journey would not be peaceful was that those people informed Konoha in advance.

Therefore, Xia Li also wanted to deal with these guys along the way.

According to Xia Li's own understanding, he certainly could not be considered the benefactor of these people. After all, no one would believe that the Root took action without the consent of the Hokage, and the Hokage represented Konoha.

All I can say is that these people probably know that revenge is hopeless, and that having someone to help kill Danzo for them is already the best outcome. After these people have completed their "revenge", they will probably abandon their past identities and start a new life.

Soon, Sasuke returned behind Xia Li, and Xia Li looked at the corpse that was still burning like a fallen leaf.

This kind of corpse definitely cannot be left alone, so burning it is the best solution.

At this moment, Xia Li also felt a little sad. In this world, life is really worthless.

Having completed all this, Sasuke did not react much. He just watched it all silently. He also heard the conversation between Xia Li and Naruto.

Sasuke felt that it was right to want revenge, but if he didn't consider the difference in strength between himself and the other party, it would not be revenge, it would just be suicide, just like now...

"Okay, let's keep going." Xia Li said.

Along the way, Xia Li encountered quite a few remnants, which surprised Xia Li. How many bad things had the roots done?

However, in the end, those people seemed to be completely frightened. They just watched Xia Li and the other two walk away step by step from a distance, and had no intention of taking action at all...

Perhaps, starting from today, those who did not take action will completely give up all their previous ideas. It is too difficult for them to go against the Great Ninja Village with just these people.

It didn't take too long before Xia Li brought Naruto and Sasuke to the territory of the Iron Kingdom.

Looking at the snowflakes falling from the sky, Xia Li felt a little nostalgic. He had been to the Iron Kingdom several times during his time in the Anbu.

"Naruto, during the subsequent talks, if other Kages verbally attack us, you don't have to be anxious, and you don't have to fight back. Just watch calmly." At this time, Xia Li also made arrangements.

Xia Li doesn't need to worry about Sasuke, but as for Naruto, Xia Li always feels that if he doesn't tell him in advance, Naruto will probably cause a big disturbance at the Five Kage Summit. In that case, although Xia Li is not worried that anything will happen to Naruto, they don't have that strength yet, but it is still not good.