In Konoha, This Naruto Has Decided To Take It Easy

Chapter 294 Five Kage Summit Incident

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Naruto finally understood why there were always Jashin’s Blessings and Shinigami’s Gaze in the system. The system treated these powers as rewards because it had locked away Jashin and Shinigami’s powers.

‘Damn system, you even tried to raise god in captivity?!’

Though Naruto didn’t know whether these statues represented actual gods, they certainly held at least a portion of divine power.

‘No wonder this crazy system had glitched several times… it's really amazing.’

Naruto paced back and forth within the vast hall several times. Aside from the two god statues, there was nothing else. Oh, and a massive electronic panel, identical to what he normally saw.

"So this is what the inside of the system looks like?" He muttered as he walked to the Shinigami’s statue and kicked it lightly. However, the statue did not budge at all.

After wandering around for a while, Naruto sat on the ground in a daze, trying to see if he could call up the system panel. Sure enough, the system panel in the hall responded, sliding through different screens based on his thoughts.

As he casually checked his unfinished tasks, his mind wandered to future plans.

In the end, the system was honest and reliable. Ever since he had come to this world, the biggest support he has is the system, though he hadn’t expected it to kidnap the local powerhouses.

He glanced at the two statues again, feeling a renewed sense of awe in his heart, ‘No wonder the initial rewards had been simple Ninjutsu, but later they had grown more and more outrageous.’

However, this also made Naruto feel more at ease.

After wandering around for a long time, he found nothing else of interest, so he just left.

In the room.

Naruto opened his eyes, feeling as though he hadn’t slept at all. But since he couldn’t fall back asleep, he got up. Glancing outside, he believed it was around four or five in the afternoon.

Yawning, he slipped on his slippers and opened the door.

The sunlight outside slanted across the sky, but it was still as bright as midday. Kurama stood there lazily, still looking groggy from his nap.

"How about getting something to eat tonight?” Kurama suggested.

Hearing this, Naruto walked over and smacked his head, laughing coldly.

"Who are you talking to?"

Kurama bared his teeth, patted his stomach and said, "I'm hungry."

"Heh, what does that have to do with me? Go buy it yourself." Naruto looked like a boss who didn't care about anything. He turned around and was about to go out, but Kurama followedhim.

"Why are you following me?"

"It’s convenient." Kurama stood up and said arrogantly, "I’m planning to stay with that owner of yours. Going back and forth is a hassle."

Naruto glanced at Kurama and a cold sneer appeared on his face, "You stupid fox, do you believe I could have you thrown out with just a word?"

"Impossible!" Kyuubi arrogantly declared, "Absolutely impossible! My relationship with her is stronger, unbreakab…"

Outside the Hyuga Clan’s compound.

"Sorry, I didn't realize its body couldn't handle alcohol anymore." Hinata said with a guilty look on her face, her cheeks turning red under the setting sun, "I won't feed it alcohol anymore."

"It's fine. Thank you, Hinata, this isn’t your fault." Naruto said with a straight face, not missing a beat, "It's all because he was too greedy for alcohol."

Kurama was dumbfounded. He didn’t expect that there would be no more alcohol from Hinata's place.

He turned to glare at Naruto but dared not speak up, fearing Naruto might also cut off the supply of booze at home.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

‘Damn you, Uzumaki Naruto!’ Kurama screamed in his heart.

"Isn't the alcohol expensive?" Naruto asked.

"It’s not much, really. I limit it each day." Hinata said nervously. At this time, she was wearing a plain long skirt, "Actually... it’s nothing, really."

"I’m not saying I want to repay you. I just think your kindness deserves recognition, so I’d like to pick a gift for you as a token of appreciation." Naruto smiled and asked, "When would you be available?"

"I…" Hinata was taken aback, blinking several times before turning her head, "Actually, there is no need for a gift. I don’t want to trouble you."

Naruto stood there, looking at Hinata with a smile in his eyes, "Then I won’t go with you."

"Huh?"

"I’ll still give you something." His smile deepened, as if he was laughing at her reaction.

Hinata's face suddenly turned red, and she lowered her head, not knowing what to say. Her heart beat rapidly, and her thoughts turned back to Naruto.

Despite her introverted nature, Hinata wasn’t slow-witted. Naruto hadn’t said anything inappropriate. He had taken her feelings into consideration. She had been looking after Kurama, and Naruto had suggested a gift in return.

There were no hidden meanings, but he had rapidly closed the distance between them. Hinata had the choice to either go pick out something with him or simply accept the gift.

It was as if Naruto had gently stepped into a corner of her life and was now inviting her to come out and play. He gave her the freedom to choose and showed complete respect for her.

However, her father, Hyuga Hiashi, never once asked for her opinion. His focus was always on scolding and directing her daughter. Since she couldn't become an excellent Clan Head, she was assigned to Kurenai’s team as a Shinobi.

Before every mission, Hiashi would always remind her sternly not to trouble her teammates, as the Hyuga Clan prided themselves on never being a burden to others.

Hinata had always lived cautiously, clinging to the remnants of her stubbornness. With her low self-esteem and struggles at the bottom of the ranks, she had trained tirelessly, despite lacking talent in almost everything she tried.

It seemed like nothing came easy for her, but what could she do? She just had to quietly get back up after each fall… that was the Hyuga Clan’s way.

But suddenly, someone had continuously told her that she was already good enough and respected her choices. Even when she was dressed in her awkward and unfashionable outfits, this person would still talk to her.

Hinata was overwhelmed all of a sudden, her heart melted. All her delicate feelings and affections for Naruto gradually settled on him.

Especially now, with Naruto’s relaxed gaze on her, the golden light from the streetlamp casting dappled shadows through the green leaves. Hinata couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed, eventually giving a soft, cool reply, “Mm.”

…

On the way home, Naruto glanced at Kurama, who was walking beside him, and suddenly spoke.

"That alcohol you drank at Hinata’s, can you buy it in Konoha?"

"Hmm?" Kurama realized that something was wrong, and immediately perked up, turning his sullen face into alertness, "You’re in a good mood today?"

"Kind of." Naruto replied.

"Whatever, I don’t get you humans." Kurama muttered, curling his lips, " You can’t buy that exact alcohol, but you can buy some expensive stuff to make up for it."

"Fine." Naruto said, not paying much attention.

"I suddenly realized that you, little brat, still have some redeeming qualities." Kurama remarked excitedly.

…

The next day.

Naruto made his way to the Hokage Tower, heading straight to the fifth floor. He pushed the door open and entered.

Tsunade put down the sake cup in her hand, frowned and glanced at him, "What's the matter?"

"Why the sudden decision for a Five Kage Summit?" He walked straight over, pulled a chair and sat opposite Tsunade.

"It was the request of the people from Kumogakure. I heard that Nibi’s Jinchuriki was held hostage by Uchiha Sasuke." Tsunade leaned lazily in her chair, with half of her white arm resting on the table.

"Who knows what they're planning to do. Anyway, Uchiha Sasuke has nothing to do with Konoha anymore. Going to the summit will just be a waste of time."

Hearing this, Naruto immediately frowned in dissatisfaction.

"But... won't that be a waste of my time? The mission to investigate the Land of Rain is about to begin. I can’t keep making Pervy Sage wait."

"There's no rush for that. Jiraiya has already left the village." Tsunade replied lazily.

Hearing this, Naruto’s heart skipped a beat, "Where did he go?"