"Uchiha Madara: Izuna!"
"Uchiha Izuna: onii-chan~!"
The art style suddenly changed.
At this moment, an abrupt statement appeared.
"Danzo Shimura: "Hehe, Hiruzen, I told you long ago that if you had given Naruto to me, such a thing wouldn't have happened. I can't believe you still use such dirty methods to deal with a child who understands nothing."
Oh, wow!
Are you trying to show off in front of your teacher?!
Hiruzen Sarutobi's beard was crooked with anger.
"Ōnoki: "Danzo Shimura? How dare you say such things?"
"Fourth Raikage: "Tsk tsk tsk, truly a den of vipers. No wonder Konoha is so dilapidated now, even your own disciple can't help but try to kill you."
It was already obvious that Orochimaru was going to attack Konoha, after all, the Fourth Kazekage kept popping up to make his presence known.
"Mei Terumī: "It's normal for a Jinchuriki to be ostracized, as human nature is like that. But if, as a leader, you not only fail to stop it but even intentionally stir up conflict between the villagers and the Jinchuriki... no wonder Konoha has become like this."
Of course, Mei Terumī didn't say much more, as the Hidden Mist Village had only recently emerged from the Bloody Mist.
In reality, among the Five Great Ninja World, no one could truly criticize another.
It's just that everyone else had their reasons, but Konoha, you don't!
So many talented individuals! If they were in another village, one couldn't imagine what it would be like.
Konoha has been messed up for so long, yet it still manages to maintain the best geographical position in the Ninja World.
It's no wonder the other Four Great Ninja World are envious of Konoha.
Senju Tobirama was rendered speechless.
He suddenly began to doubt if his decision back then was correct.
Especially after learning about Konoha's outrageous actions after his death from Ōnoki and the Fourth Raikage.
Suddenly, Senju Tobirama wanted to crawl out of his coffin.
"Senju Hashirama: Look, it seems like there's a picture on another big screen."
"Senju Tobirama: Big Brother, you first... watch carefully."
Senju Tobirama thought his big brother was about to say something thoughtless again, so he instinctively told him to shut up.
Unexpectedly, it was true.
So, he quickly shifted his attention.
Buzz—
Above.
After the golden-framed large screen went black.
The black-framed large screen quickly lit up and displayed an image.
"[The top floor of an old apartment building.]"
"[A Sarutobi Clan Ninja pushed open the door, and the smell of mold assailed him.]"
"["From today on, this is your home." The Sarutobi Clan Ninja turned back and said, his eyes full of disgust.]"
"[At his feet, a thin child stood expressionlessly.]"
"[The thin child was Uzumaki Naruto.]"
"["This is your living allowance for this month. Once it's gone, you'll have to figure things out yourself."]"
"[The Sarutobi Clan Ninja finished speaking, threw down an envelope containing three thousand ryo, and turned to leave, seemingly not wanting to stay there for another second.]"
"[Little Naruto silently picked up the envelope with the money, then opened all the windows in the room to air it out.]"
"[Looking at the sparsely furnished room, little Naruto frowned slightly, sat on a chair, and seemed to be deep in thought.]"
"Sakura Haruno: "Huh? Wasn't this scene just shown?"
"Ino Yamanaka: "Mm-hmm, I remember, this is the scene of Naruto being sent out."
"Nara Shikamaru: "No, this Naruto is a bit different."
That's right.
After Shikamaru's reminder.
Everyone realized.
Little Naruto wasn't standing blankly outside the door as before.
Moreover, this little Naruto seemed to be puzzled, deep in thought.
Just as everyone was wondering.
Little Naruto in the black-framed screen began to move.
"[Looking at the empty room, little Naruto opened the envelope and took out the three thousand ryo.]"
Seeing this scene again, Ōnoki once again mocked Hiruzen Sarutobi, using Kushina's previous words to retort him.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyelids twitched. Was this comparative viewing meant to deepen everyone's impression?
Orochimaru, however, became interested.
""It's the same Naruto, but a comparison... interesting. I wonder how this Naruto will perform?""
The new generation of genin were also extremely curious.
What would the Naruto of this world be like?
The black-framed large screen continued to display the scene.
"[Little Naruto spread out the three thousand ryo.]"
"["A month is thirty days... a day's living expenses is one hundred ryo."]"
"["So little... I remember when I went out with them before, the things I saw weren't cheap."]"
"["Some time ago, I saw people fishing; the fishing spot is behind the mountain... The fish I catch can not only fill my stomach, but if there's extra, I can exchange it for other food at the market... Eating also seems to require seasonings and such."]"
"[...]"
Little Naruto's murmuring came from the black-framed large screen.
For a moment.
Everyone was stunned.
"Uchiha Sasuke: "Hmph! This Naruto is different; the Naruto in our world is like an idiot."
"Uzumaki Naruto: "Sasuke! You're the idiot!"
Hyuga Neji, still lying on the ground, subconsciously nodded, agreeing with Sasuke's statement.
Not only that, but the other genin also expressed their agreement.
""Even Sakura... damn it!"" Naruto felt a sense of frustration.
Didn't he just say a few more words?
Why did everyone, after only watching for a short while, decide that he was inferior to his other self?
""Naruto! My Naruto... Waaah!""
In the Pure Land World, after her anger subsided, Kushina regained some rationality.
Seeing a different Naruto, tears streamed down uncontrollably.
""The quiz must be about the Naruto of this world!""
""Among the rewards... there's a resurrection reward, I must get it!""
Kushina took a deep breath.
She secretly made up her mind.
This naive woman, at this moment, learned to think.
At the same time, her mindset also changed.
Her most trusted husband suddenly seemed somewhat unfamiliar at this moment.
From beginning to end, he had only spoken once.
And that was under her coercion, using Naruto as the reason.
Perhaps, he was also regretting and blaming himself?
No, none of that mattered to Kushina now.
Now, her mind was filled with how to return to the Ninja World.
To make amends to her child.
Kushina knew from Naruto's appearance that he was definitely not eating enough.
If this continued... her child, even if he inherited the Uzumaki Clan's physique, would still be a small, thin child.
Which meant—malnutrition.
And then, what Kushina wanted to do most was to twist off Hiruzen Sarutobi's head and kick it like a ball.
To hell with Konoha, to hell with the greater good, to hell with the Will of Fire! I am Kushina!
Next, something that surprised everyone happened.
Just as little Naruto in the black-framed large screen was planning his future.
The scene suddenly shifted.
A scene appeared that had not been shown on the golden-framed large screen before.
"[Hokage Building, inside the Hokage's office.]"
"["Clan... Hokage-sama, your subordinate has sent Uzumaki Naruto to the designated location."]"
"["And warned him not to return to the clan, and also reminded him of some things as you instructed."]"
"[Standing in front of the Hokage's office was the Sarutobi Clan Ninja from before.]"
"["Understood, you may withdraw." Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded slightly, waved his hand, and motioned for the Sarutobi Clan Ninja to withdraw.]"
"[Immediately after, the scene zoomed out.]"
"[At this moment, inside the Hokage's office, besides Hiruzen Sarutobi in the Hokage's seat, there were three other people.]"
"[They were Hokage Advisor Danzo Shimura, and the two Advisors Utatane Koharu and Homura Mitokado.]"
Konoha F4: What the heck!!
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