Naruto Diary

Still immersed in the entanglement of being tricked, the third Hokage over there suddenly restrained his smile again, sighed and said: "However, seeing that you are still so calm, I can finally feel a little relieved!"

……

"Thank you for your concern... But such a small matter cannot defeat me, so please don't worry." I said sincerely.

This is the truth.

I recognize the darkness and believe in the light.

So, I don't hate.

40. Long talk

The work efficiency of the third generation of Naruto is very high, and the procedures of the task are completed quickly.

After all, it is a special mission to investigate ninja villages in other countries. If the procedures are not complete, it will be fine if it goes well all the time. Once there are any twists and turns, it is easy to leave various hidden dangers.

Although only one shadow will be sent over, it is always good to have all the procedures in place.

After receiving the scroll handed over by the Third Hokage, I didn't leave right away.

The Third Hokage, who was about to continue reviewing documents, noticed this and put down his work again.

"Huh? Anything else?" he asked.

Without answering right away, he turned his head and looked around.

The Third Hokage understood, raised his hand and made a gesture to make the guards in the dark retreat temporarily.

After waiting for a while, I made sure that everyone was out of the range, and I took out another scroll and handed it over: "This is the information about Orochimaru I got from Senior Uchiha Itachi... I got it before the budget match, It’s just that I haven’t been able to find a suitable opportunity to give it to you.”

The Three Hokages didn't reach out to take it immediately, the old face was surprised at first, then turned into a reasonable understanding, and finally blended together, turning into a long and inexplicable sigh.

Silently reaching out to take it, the Third Hokage did not look through it immediately, but lit the pipe that he carried with him all the year round.

Slowly exhaling a puff of smoke, the Third Hokage felt a little bit emotional: "That kid Itachi... the one I've felt sorry for all these years is him... oh..."

Without an interface, what the Third Hokage needs at this time is only a temporary listener.And I also know that he will never let himself be immersed in the pain of the past for a long time.Because, he is Hokage.What Hokage should look like, accumulated over the past few decades, has probably been cast into his instincts.

Sure enough, the Third Hokage quickly corrected his expression, and began to check the contents of the scroll with a pipe in his mouth.

half an hour.

The Third Hokage raised his head with a serious expression.

After taking a breath, he said, "Have you read the contents of this scroll?"

Shaking his head, he explained: "Although I took the initiative to ask him for information about Orochimaru, but Senior Itachi probably won't really only give information about Oroshemaru. So, it's better for you to decide. "

"Active?" Third Hokage was surprised.

"Yes. Before the Chunin exam, when Kakashi-sensei helped me practice genjutsu, I thought of going to him." I told the truth.

"Before the Chunin Exam...the time you found Tsunade?" The Third Hokage seemed to have thought of something, "Speaking of which, Kakashi did say that you were learning illusion recently... So you went to Itachi for advice?"

"Yes, the main purpose of going out at the beginning was to seek advice from Itachi-senpai, not just in terms of illusion. Finding Tsunade-senpai was just by the way, as well as information." I said.

"..." The Third Hokage seemed to recall something, "That kid Itachi is really talented..."

This time the Three Hokages regained their senses faster than before.

He sighed again, handed me the scroll, and said, "Look at it."

"Ok."

He took the scroll, glanced at it quickly, then calmly rolled it up and handed it back.

During this process, Sandai Hokage has been carefully observing my expression.As if he felt that my reaction was too calm, he asked with some surprise: "You don't seem surprised at all?"

I shook my head and said calmly: "I still remember things at that time very clearly, so, from then on, I knew what kind of fate I would probably face... The existence of 'Xiao' just endows expectations It’s just an accurate name and image of the force lurking in it.”

Sandai Hokage nodded, smoking a cigarette and meditating.

"It's no wonder that some of your recent behaviors have been a little aggressive... I thought it was because of Orochimaru." He said.

Shaking his head: "There are also some reasons for this... The main reason is that it is becoming more and more clear that turmoil is coming."

"..." Sandai Hokage began to ponder again, "Is turmoil approaching..." he murmured.

After a long while, he raised his head solemnly and asked me: "When will Kakashi say 'present directly through illusion'?"

I thought for a while and said, "If there are no accidents, it will be fine in two or three days. After all, if the other party cooperates, the requirements for illusion skills are not high... just to ensure that every detail is truly restored, so it will take more money." Take some time to hone your illusion skills."

Hearing this, Sandai Hokage nodded: "This matter is very important. After you have mastered it, please tell me as soon as possible."

"Understood." I nodded in agreement.

Third Hokage nodded slightly, exhaled smoke, and said, "Is there anything else?"

"Yes." I nodded, and took out another scroll and handed it over.

The Third Hokage took it, opened it without haste, looked at me with questioning eyes and beckoned me to explain.

I simply explained: "Senior Itachi is terminally ill, I persuaded him to give me some blood samples."

Third Hokage's complexion changed slightly: "Terminally ill!?"

"Yes... Although he didn't say it, I can feel it as soon as I get close to him."

"..."

Clearly feeling the unstoppable pain and guilt in the heart of the third Hokage, he couldn't help but comfort him: "You don't have to worry too much... Senior Tsunade is here, and there is a special cultivation method that I have learned. , coupled with Senior Itachi's own outstanding talent and smart mind, nothing will happen."

"...I hope so." Third Hokage sighed a little decadently, trying to pull himself together, "Leave these blood samples to me, they won't be wasted."

"I've always believed that." I said firmly.

The Third Hokage couldn't help but sighed again.

"Anything else?"

After hesitating for a while, I still nodded.

"Let's talk." The third Hokage knocked on his pipe, speaking softly.

"It's about Uzumaki," I said. "I went to see her just as you were leaving the meeting. She has decided to stay, sincerely."

The Third Hokage was a little surprised: "So fast? I thought that child would have to observe at least ten days."

"She is a pure Uzumaki family, and her perception is probably only inferior to mine in the entire Konoha."

"So that's how it is..." Third Hokage understood, "Since it's been decided, let's meet with that child first, and then we can negotiate with Kusakashi."

"Excuse me." I bowed slightly.

The Third Hokage shook his head: "If the child is really what you said, then he is also a rare talent for Konoha... Of course we must strive for such a talent."

"Speaking of which," Sandai Hokage puffed on his pipe again, and suddenly smiled so that the wrinkles on his face stretched out, "That girl looks pretty good! Her personality is also cheerful, her temper is a bit violent, but her heart is not bad. How is it? Have you come up with any other ideas?"

……

Three generations, are you sure it's okay to encourage a twelve-year-old kid to fall in love...

The corners of the mouth and the corners of the eyes twitched together in my heart.

Secretly sighed depressed, this feeling is really awkward.

"...Please don't make such jokes anymore..." No matter how awkward I am, I still have to explain clearly, "I will pay more attention to her, just for the sake of the same clan, and hope that she can bring the Uzumaki clan together. Just continue to pass it on... I'm used to watching all the joys and sorrows of the world with a cold eye as a bystander. I probably won't have such a strong emotion like love in this life... It doesn't suit me either. Besides, in my situation, you should Clearly, within a few years, I will become an immortal chakra aggregate like the tailed beasts, and I will have no heirs at all... So, it is better not to delay other people's major life events."

The Third Hokage was silent.

"You don't have to feel sad." Sensing that the Third Hokage began to blame himself again, I relieved, "I don't think there is anything wrong with this alternative path... In a sense, I am a born As a bystander, the road to eternal life may unexpectedly suit me, and it may not necessarily be...at least I think so. Moreover, I have also realized the loneliness that is destined for eternal life."

After a sentence was finished, the Hokage office returned to silence.

After a long time, the Third Hokage sighed.

"Naruto, it's really great to see your growth in my lifetime... Perhaps, the long-cherished wish of 'bringing peace to the ninja world' that has been passed down from generation to generation since the first Hokage can really be realized in your hands. uncertain……"

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"You think highly of me...I'm not good at dealing with people, let alone leading, really." I shook my head and said sincerely.

The Third Hokage also shook his head and said, "The reason why I think you can do things that even previous Hokages couldn't do is because what you are good at is watching from the sidelines instead of participating enthusiastically."

"The so-called obsessed with the authorities, once people pursue something with enthusiasm, no matter how much they remind themselves to pay attention to fairness, justice and objective truth, they will inevitably be biased, or they will be caught in the trap and cannot see the truth clearly... What you have Unique and unconventional ability and personality, you are destined to be closer to and understand the darkness and light of this world than anyone else, but at the same time, you will not have too strong emotions... feel all the love and hate in this world and joys and sorrows, but