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Watching Sasuke's performance, Mikoto Uchiha felt somewhat strange. When did her second son become so agitated? Moreover, Naruto, who was just happily laughing in Kakashi's arms, now seemed attracted by something, quickly turning around in Kakashi's hands. At the same time, glaring fiercely at Sasuke Uchiha, who was continuously roaring at him! The first meeting between the two little ones immediately felt like a confrontation.
However, seeing this scene, Shinji showed a smile. Indeed, the reincarnations of Indra and Asura? Starting to dislike each other at such a young age. Watching the actions of the two little ones, everyone present couldn't help laughing. Even Kakashi, who usually showed no expression, seemed to have a smile on his face.
"Isn't it very real?" Shinji walked beside Kakashi and asked softly. Hearing Shinji's words, Kakashi's smile immediately vanished. But he didn't put Naruto down, instead holding him in his arms. Yes, this was his teacher's son. If even he pushed him away... Kakashi fell silent for a moment, then stated calmly. "Thank you, Boss Shinji."
"You're welcome," Shinji looked at Kakashi, who seemed to have untied a knot in his heart, and patted his shoulder.
"For Naruto's birthday, let the banquet begin!" Shinji raised his hand.
"Happy birthday~ Naruto~"
"Naruto, happy birthday~"
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Instantly, everyone directed goodwill towards Naruto. Naruto, however, wasn't baring his teeth at Sasuke like just now, but looked somewhat blankly at the group. So many people showing goodwill towards him... It really was... the first time~ Naruto's eyes began to moisten.
"Happy birthday, Naruto," Shinji held Naruto again, then placed him on the infant seat beside him.
"Ya ya ya ya~"
"Let's cut the cake, everyone!"
"Cake!" Sasuke actually repeated from his mouth. At this moment, he could no longer bother glaring at Naruto, instead staring intently at the cake in the center of the table, drooling continuously.
"Here, Sasuke, this is your cake," Itachi quickly cut a piece for Sasuke.
"Ya ya ya~" Sasuke saw the cake before him, his expression immediately losing control. Instantly, Sasuke and Naruto glanced at each other, then began competing in speed. Hinata, meanwhile, curiously watched everything before her, then turned her head to stare at Shinji's face.
Upon seeing Shinji turn his head, Hinata buried her face into the infant seat, pretending she hadn't been looking at Shinji just now. Neji, on the other hand, somewhat disdainfully looked at Sasuke and Naruto's behavior, just quietly eating the cake on his plate...
The adults were toasting and chatting. A warm feeling enveloped the All-Purpose Shop.
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At six in the evening, the nanny brought some rather ordinary-looking food to Naruto's room door. Looking at the door, a trace of resentment and fear flashed in her eyes. Pushing open the door, the nanny came beside the bed but didn't see Naruto's presence. This? Instantly, the nanny ran out directly.
"The demon fox is gone!!!"
Swish swish swish!!! Instantly, ANBU members appeared. Several Root members glanced at each other, then one Root member quietly left.
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"The Nine-Tails Jinchūriki is gone?" Danzō, who had just returned a few days ago after signing an alliance treaty with Sunagakure, stood up directly upon hearing the intelligence about Naruto's disappearance. A wave of anger followed by ecstatic joy. Looks like... Hiruzen Sarutobi's management of the Jinchūriki was still inadequate. As long as he could find the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki... then he would have a greater chance to divide the ownership of the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki into Root's jurisdiction in front of Hiruzen Sarutobi!
"Yes. According to the news sent back by our people in ANBU, it seems so," The Root ninja half-knelt on the ground.
"Very good. Starting now, full village alert. Be sure to find the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki for me!" Danzō could barely conceal the smile on his face.
"Yes! Lord Danzō! But what if it's another village?" a Root ninja hesitated.
"Hmph! If it's another village, even better. Anyone daring to reach into our Konoha now is an enemy!" Danzō revealed a ferocious smile. This opportunity now was very rare. Hiruzen Sarutobi wasn't in the village. Currently, his position in Konoha could be said to be the highest. And now was the best time.
Danzō now wished it was an external force wanting to take Naruto away. This way, as long as he led the Root army to strike out and capture all these invading enemies! With this battle record, he could definitely pull Hiruzen Sarutobi down from the Hokage position and replace him! Thinking of this, Danzō's entire person almost reached a cranial high... climax.
"What are you all distracted for? Still not going to work?" Danzō snapped back to reality after a bout of fantasy, looking at his Root subordinates showing no movement, instead staring blankly at him.
"Yes! Lord Danzō!" Several Root squad leaders accepted the order, then respectively led the Root members under their command to start searching for the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki, Naruto.
Unlike Hiruzen Sarutobi's ANBU, this time Root only sent a few people to the front lines to gather intelligence. Most of the combat power was still in Konoha. So once Danzō's order went down, a large batch of Root ninjas began appearing on Konoha's streets. Instantly, all the villagers were alarmed by this action from Root, one after another rushing back home to hide. For a time, the previously lively Konoha now resembled a deserted village. Under the setting sun's glow, there wasn't even a trace of human presence. Only some Root ninjas continuously ran back and forth on the rooftops.
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Of course, Shinji and the others were unaware of how chaotic it was outside. At the banquet, the adults toasted each other, while the children focused intently on tackling the cake on their plates. Everything seemed so harmonious.
"Naruto, I came rather hastily this time, but this is my gift for you," Suddenly, Mikoto Uchiha took out two sets of clothes from her personal sealing scroll. Of course, judging by the size and style, Shinji determined these should be clothes Mikoto Uchiha bought for Sasuke. However, now these clothes all belonged to Naruto.
Seeing his mother give his clothes to Naruto, Sasuke, who was originally concentrating on eating cake, became upset. Perhaps he didn't know these were originally his new clothes. But seeing Mikoto Uchiha give the clothes to Naruto, the Asura bloodline within Sasuke began to get unhappy.
"Ya ya ya!!!" Instantly, Sasuke pointed angrily towards Naruto from his chair, seemingly saying Naruto snatched his things. However, Naruto completely ignored Sasuke, instead smilingly hugging the clothes Mikoto Uchiha brought over tightly. After so long, this was the first time he received new clothes.
Watching Mikoto Uchiha's action, Hinami Hyūga and Hizashi Hyūga began searching their own sealing scrolls for something suitable as a gift. Fortunately, Hizashi Hyūga was currently taking care of Neji alone, so naturally, he had some boy's items on him, such as some of Neji's old toys. Neji stopped playing with toys at one and a half years old, instead becoming interested in the Hyūga clan's Gentle Fist. So Hizashi Hyūga also placed these toys in the sealing scroll and hadn't touched them since. Unexpectedly, they came in handy today.
"Neji, can I use your toys as a gift?" Of course, Hizashi Hyūga first consulted his son's opinion.
"Yes, Father. You can make the decision," Neji sat expressionlessly, even maintaining a straight face while eating cake.
"Thank you, Neji," Hearing Neji's words, Hizashi Hyūga couldn't help but sigh in relief. Thankfully, his son was obedient.
Compared to Mikoto Uchiha and Hizashi Hyūga, Hinami Hyūga felt somewhat awkward. After all, the things she carried were all Hinata's, meaning girl's clothes and toys. This really wasn't suitable to give away? Seemingly seeing Hinami Hyūga's embarrassment, Hizashi Hyūga quickly handed another toy of Neji's to Hinami Hyūga. After all, she was his sister-in-law; helping his sister-in-law out of embarrassment was also appropriate.
"Thank you," Hinami Hyūga quickly accepted the toy from Hizashi Hyūga's hand and presented it as a gift to Naruto.
Seemingly receiving so many gifts for the first time, a happy smile appeared on Naruto's entire face. Due to excessive excitement, some cake even got smeared on his face.
"Boss Shinji, what gift did you prepare for Naruto?" Hinami Hyūga glanced at Shinji. Was it you who made me lose face just now?
"Ahem, I naturally prepared a gift for Naruto," Shinji coughed twice. Hearing Shinji's words, everyone's gaze turned towards Shinji. They were all very curious what gift Shinji could possibly produce for Naruto. Especially Mikoto Uchiha and Itachi Uchiha. Remember, during Sasuke's birthday before, Shinji prepared a Paralysis Ring for Sasuke. Now that it was Naruto's turn, presumably the gift wouldn't be bad either.
"Naruto, this is the gift I prepared for you," Shinji reached his hand into his pocket. An item rested exactly in Shinji's palm. It was a sculpture of a woman's head.
"What is this?" Mikoto Uchiha looked curiously at the sculpture in Shinji's hand. There seemed to be a strange fluctuation on it. Others were the same, curiously looking at the item in Shinji's hand.
"Snow Witch Hat. This is a good item," Shinji chuckled lightly. This was obtained from the lottery draw last time. He wanted to give it to Naruto then. Just happened, giving it on Naruto's birthday now was the best time.
Snow Witch Hat - Armor/Helmet from "Elden Ring", increases Intelligence and Arcane, but lowers Vigor. Lower Vigor? Sorry, Naruto, as a member of the Uzumaki clan and the Jinchūriki of the Nine-Tails within his body, the last thing he lacked was actually Vigor (Stamina/Energy). Therefore, Shinji felt this Snow Witch Hat from Elden Ring should be quite suitable for Naruto (likely meant Intelligence/Mind).
[Shixie: I don't play elden ring.]
Shinji held the Snow Witch Hat high in his hand, slowly placing it before Naruto. Naruto's gaze focused on the Snow Witch Hat. Although puzzled, he could still feel a strange sensation from it. At the same time, his hands subconsciously wanted to touch the Snow Witch Hat. Shinji didn't stop him, instead moving the Snow Witch Hat in his hand forward, placing it right before Naruto.
The moment Naruto's hand touched the Snow Witch Hat, a strange brilliance burst forth from the Snow Witch Hat. Then, as if melting, it surged into Naruto's body. This strange scene stunned everyone present. Especially Kakashi. Equipment that could merge into the body, was really the first time he saw it?
The moment the Snow Witch Hat merged into Naruto's body, Naruto only felt a warm sensation surge into his body. His previously muddled spirit seemed to undergo a significant change. But the enhancement from the Snow Witch Hat was continuous. Naruto was only just one year old now; naturally, he couldn't fully bear the power of the Snow Witch Hat. Thus, drowsily, Naruto closed his eyes and began to sleep.
"What happened to him?" Mikoto Uchiha came beside Naruto and asked.
"It's alright. Just came into contact with the Snow Witch Hat. It's still a bit too tiring for Naruto," Shinji chuckled lightly, holding Naruto and preparing to return to his seat.
"Will it have any effect on Naruto?" Suddenly, Kakashi's voice sounded. Shinji could feel that Kakashi, usually extremely calm, now had a trembling tone.
"You've started caring about Naruto too? Kakashi," Shinji turned around and looked at Kakashi, a smile flashing in his eyes.
"I was just a little worried," Kakashi averted his gaze, not looking at Shinji's expression.
"Is that so... Just a little bit, right?" Shinji smiled dismissively, then carried Naruto back to his seat, placing Naruto on the infant chair. Naruto then leaned forward onto the table and fell asleep.
Food and drink satisfied.
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