19: Chapter 19 Boss! A Difficult FollowerHe straightened up, his little face full of seriousness, even with a hint of disdain for Ebisu:
"I heard what the Third Hokage said about you becoming Hokage."
Although the Third Hokage was my enemy on the road to becoming Hokage, since he acknowledged that I have the potential, I can still trust his judgment.
That four-eyed teacher is all talk and no action!He claims that if you study under him, you can easily become Hokage!What a load of rubbish!
If he were really that powerful, why doesn't he become Hokage?He's still just a Special Jonin!
You know, above Special Jonin are Jonin, and among Jonin are Elite Jonin!Only the most powerful Elite Jonin can become Kage!He's just fooling me!
Naruto was stunned for a moment, not expecting that this kid had chased after him for this reason.
He subconsciously touched the ancient scroll in his arms that contained the "Diamond Seal," its heavy weight reminding him of his important training mission.
"I refuse!"
Naruto said firmly, leaving no room for negotiation, "No time!I need to go back and practice new and powerful techniques!I don't have time to play house with you!"
He thought of Luffy and Ichigo, his eyes hardening: "Once I've mastered it, I'll give them a big surprise next time we meet!That's the real deal!"
Konohamaru's face instantly fell, and a hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes.
He knew that his identity as the "grandson of the Hokage" might be a useful stepping stone for others, but it was obviously useless in front of Naruto, who didn't even give his grandfather much face and dared to beat him up.
But is Konohamaru someone who gives up easily?
He immediately unleashed another of his signature moves that had made him invincible in Konoha!
He suddenly raised his head, his big, dark eyes instantly filling with innocent and adoring light.His little mouth pouted slightly, and his cheeks flushed a healthy red with excitement.In a soft, sweet child's voice that could melt even the hardest heart, he pleaded:
"Naruto-sama~~~~"
Please, please~~~~
"How about you take me as your follower?"
"If you're willing to teach me even a little bit of the secret to becoming Hokage, I'll listen to anything you say!Really!Konohamaru keeps his word!"
Within the space of consciousness:
"Ugh—!"
"Puwah—!"
"Huh?"
Three exaggerated screams or groans, as if the characters were being hit by cuteness, rang out simultaneously in Naruto's consciousness!
Little Luffy clutched his rubber heart, his eyes turned into two huge, glittering red hearts, and he bounced around like a boiled shrimp:
"Ahhh!So cute!So adorable!"
He excitedly waved his fist, his rubber arm swinging wildly, "Yoohoo!I've decided!From now on, when I look for crew members, I'll definitely find someone just as cute as him to join my fleet!"
Although Ichigo tried his best to maintain a cool image, a barely perceptible blush appeared on his cheeks.He forced himself to stay composed and habitually started teasing Luffy:
"Idiot!Where's the boat?You don't even have a canoe and you're dreaming of a fleet?"
Veins bulged on his forehead as he slammed his own forehead against Luffy's rubber forehead, the two locked in a fierce, bullfighting battle."And another thing!Don't you dare make decisions on your own, you bastard!"
As for Naruto's real body, it has now been completely captured!
Looking at Konohamaru's irresistibly cute face and expectant eyes outside, he felt a surge of excitement rush to his head, and his heart was filled with boundless pride:
"It's decided!This sidekick—I, Boss Naruto Uzumaki—am going to take him in!"
outside world:
Naruto's face turned bright red instantly, from his ears all the way down to his neck.
He cleared his throat somewhat flusteredly, trying to project the authoritative demeanor befitting a "boss," but the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up in a smile:
"Ahem.Hmph!Since.since you've made such a sincere request."
He crossed his arms reluctantly, his eyes darting around, "Alright then!I'll take pity on you and reluctantly accept you as my lackey!"
Konohamaru's eyes lit up like stars: "Really?Boss!"
"but!"
Naruto immediately put on a stern face, held up one finger, and mimicked the mannerisms of the "boss" he remembered, "You have to promise me!From now on, you must absolutely, absolutely obey the boss!Otherwise.otherwise I won't teach you anymore!"
"Mmm!"
Konohamaru nodded his little head like a chick pecking at rice, patting his chest and promising, "Absolutely!Absolutely will listen to the boss!"
If the boss tells me to go east, I'll never go west!If the boss tells me to beat up the four-eyed teacher, I'll never beat up the third-generation grandpa!
"very good!"
Naruto nodded in satisfaction, his earlier resentment temporarily replaced by the sense of accomplishment of gaining a subordinate.
He puffed out his chest, trying to look more like a "boss," and said, "So, as your first step in joining my ranks."
Konohamaru immediately stood up straight, his little face tense, looking up at Naruto expectantly: "Yes!Boss!Please give instructions!"
Naruto stroked his chin, pondering what the first step in becoming Hokage should be.
What should we teach?
Looking into Konohamaru's wide, expectant eyes filled with adoration, Naruto's heart skipped a beat, and he broke out in a cold sweat.
'Oh no!We've made a huge boast!What are we going to teach now?'
Naruto's mind was frantically calculating.
Seduction?
Naruto's eyes lit up!This was his masterpiece!It had a maximum effect against all adults!Exceptionally effective!
If combined with Multiple Shadow Clone Technique.a harem technique!What a brilliant name!What a breathtaking scene!It would definitely be recorded in the annals of ninja history!Unfortunately.
In the realm of consciousness, Ichigo's phantom Zanpakuto was already pressed against Naruto's "neck," his eyes icy cold.
"You dare to teach that?Believe me, I'll satisfy your gender-swap fetish right now?"
'Ugh…' Naruto wailed inwardly, 'A great technique has been lost to the ninja world… What a pity!'
Multiple Shadow Clone Technique?
Naruto's spirits lifted!This is amazing!A forbidden technique from the Scroll of Seals!Although he had doubted it was real at the time, he had secretly tried it out in a secluded grove of trees, and it really is powerful!
Instantly creating a large number of versions of oneself—the ability to fight in groups, gather intelligence, and confuse the enemy is simply divine!But…
The Book of Seals states that this technique is very dangerous; improper chakra allocation can drain a person dry or even kill them!
Reject!Absolutely reject!
After reviewing everything, Naruto was horrified to discover that he, a genin and future Hokage, couldn't even come up with a decent "secret to becoming Hokage" that he could teach his underlings?
'Oh no!This is so embarrassing!'
Naruto felt his face burning, and looking at Konohamaru's increasingly bright and hopeful eyes, he felt like he was being pricked by needles.
In that moment of utter embarrassment, Naruto had a sudden flash of inspiration!Like a bolt of lightning cleaving through the chaos!
'Wait!Didn't I just get that.that.King Kong Locket?'
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