Roar!
Black Zetsu's words enraged Kurama, who was powerless to do anything about it.
The next few days were very peaceful. Black Zetsu did not cause any trouble, and Konoha sent Uchiha Shisui to communicate with Kumogakure.
With nothing better to do, Shimura Danzo actually came to find Uzumaki Naruto and took him fishing.
This infuriated Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was watching everything through a crystal ball in the Hokage's office.
This was originally a method he came up with to build a relationship with Naruto Uzumaki.
As it turned out, Danzo actually copied it.
"Danzo, I won't let you affect the Jinchūriki," Hiruzen Sarutobi muttered to himself as he looked solemnly at the scene in the crystal ball.
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A lakeside.
With a kind smile on his face, Danzo Shimura was instructing Naruto Uzumaki on how to fish.
"Naruto, fishing is a skill that requires patience above all else."
Danzo Shimura was busy all day long and knew nothing about fishing. Even if he really needed to, he would use ninjutsu to blast fish.
He just saw Hiruzen Sarutobi often use this method to win people over, so he learned it on the spot. Anyway, he's just a three-year-old kid, so he probably won't take it too seriously.
Well... after just a few days, this little guy has gotten even uglier.
Thinking of this, Danzo glanced at Naruto's half-black body out of the corner of his eye.
At this point, Black Zetsu was no longer simply possessing someone.
He also changed his shape, growing a black fox ear on Naruto's head to make him look even more like a demon fox.
Thanks to Black Zetsu's protection, Naruto Uzumaki was almost killed by a brick on his way out.
Fortunately, Danzo was by his side and stopped the perpetrator in time, righteously telling him what was wrong.
Naruto is also a member of Konoha, and is not some kind of demon fox.
As villagers of Konoha, we should not look at others with strange eyes.
These words moved Naruto so much that he almost mistook Danzo Shimura for his long-lost father.
"Grandpa Danzo, I'll remember that."
Because of these groundwork efforts, no matter how outrageous Danzo's words were, Naruto listened very attentively.
"What a good boy. Here, take this fishing rod. Let's see who catches a fish first," Danzo Shimura said as he handed one of the fishing rods to Naruto Uzumaki and patted his head.
Naruto Uzumaki laughed happily. "Okay!"
However, Naruto was happy.
Black Zetsu was in a very bad mood.
How could someone known as the 'Darkness of the Ninja World' be acting like a child?
Is this your persona?
Can you please stop adding unnecessary drama to your story? Just stick to the story from your past life and obediently lead Naruto Uzumaki into darkness, wouldn't that be better?
Black Zetsu was very disappointed, and even considered whether to let Kurama go berserk to correct Shimura Danzo's character.
"Grandpa Danzo, can I ask you something?"
While fishing, Naruto finally remembered to ask about his origins.
"Sure. Grandpa will try his best to answer your questions," Danzo Shimura said with a smile, maintaining his image as a cheerful, sunny old man.
"Am I really a fox spirit? Why am I the only one who's different from everyone else in the village...?"
Naruto Uzumaki mustered his courage and looked at the sunny old man beside him as he asked the question.
Shimura Danzo: "..."
Good heavens!
Is it going to be a straight flush right from the start?
How am I supposed to answer that?
"Naruto, you are indeed different from ordinary people. You are an extremely special existence to the village."
"You bear the heavy responsibility of protecting Konoha and the village. They may look down on you today, but they will need you to protect them in the future."
Danzo Shimura racked his brains before saying these words; he was truly not good at Hiruzen Sarutobi's style.
Fortunately, Naruto Uzumaki was not one to play by the rules.
After hearing what Shimura Danzo said, he suddenly became excited. "Grandpa Danzo, do you mean that I will be the guardian deity of this village in the future?"
"Will they all accept me then and stop hitting and scolding me?"
Naruto Uzumaki looked at Danzo Shimura with anticipation; he really wanted to gain the villagers' approval.
Black Zetsu: "..."
Why does this guy look like this again?
Is it because I haven't let him taste real pain yet?
Is he going to become Hokage again?
Shimura Danzo: "..."
Danzo was also somewhat at a loss at this moment.
If it were Hiruzen, what would he say at this moment?
As someone who's straightforward and doesn't mince words, I really don't know what to say at this moment.
By the way, the Will of Fire. Usually at times like this, Hiruzen would definitely take the opportunity to give him a rundown of the Will of Fire.
"Naruto, do you know what a real ninja is like?"
Having made up his mind, Danzo Shimura suppressed his smile and looked at Naruto Uzumaki.
He was going to explain to Naruto what the "Will of Root" was.
Upon hearing this, Naruto slowly shook his head, but his eyes were filled with a thirst for knowledge.
"A true ninja doesn't need a glamorous appearance, nor does he need the praise of others. Fame, status, and power are all unimportant."
"What a true ninja does is to silently infiltrate the darkness and eliminate all potential threats to the village. Even if the person who threatens the village is the high-ranking Hokage, they must be eliminated with swift and decisive action."
"Only in this way can we set things right and protect the village from harm."
"Even if no one knows your name, no one knows the contributions you have made, and even if you are misunderstood and criticized in every way, you must adhere to your righteous path of forbearance and never back down."
"Because if you don't take action, the village will be harmed, and the ninja world will be plunged into darkness forever. So, even if it costs you your life, you must lead the village to glory and bring light to the ninja world."
"This is the true ninja."
Danzo Shimura spoke earnestly, while Naruto Uzumaki listened intently.
So this is what a real ninja is like.
Grandpa Danzo must have been a real ninja, right?
"Good!"
Just as Danzo was getting inspired by his own speech, Naruto suddenly roared, startling Danzo.
"Grandpa Danzo, when I grow up, I want to become a ninja like that. I want to lead the village to glory and bring light to the ninja world."
Naruto's eyes shone with excitement and exhilaration; he had found his own ninja way.
Well said, Danzo!
As expected of you!
In this way, after I help him decipher the Six Paths Sage's stone tablet, he will surely become as convinced of the Eye of the Moon Plan as Madara Uchiha.
Hehehe—
Black Zetsu chuckled inwardly, finding Danzo increasingly pleasing to the eye.
However, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had just arrived, stumbled upon hearing Naruto Uzumaki's words and nearly fell to the ground.
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