Naruto: I, Naruto, don't want to try anymore.

Chapter 51 Mabuyi

Chapter 51 Mabuyi

"Look, it's Lord Naruto!"

"That blond boy? He's so cute..."

"It's said that he's a Jinchūriki, just like Killer Bee, and was also recognized as a sworn brother by the Raikage."

"Rumor has it that he is the son of the Fourth Hokage, but in order to control the Jinchuriki, the Konoha higher-ups concealed his identity, which led to him being ostracized and isolated by the entire village."

"Those hypocritical guys in Konoha... that's not surprising."

"Speaking of which, Killer Bee was the same back then, wasn't he? But it's even harder to forgive when it comes to the Hero's Son. Looking back now, I still feel sorry for Killer Bee."

"Therefore, this must never happen again!"

"That's right!"

In the Hidden Cloud Village, Naruto walked down the street, followed closely by two beautiful female bodyguards, and was in a very good mood.

He had just learned from Mabui that Hiruzen Sarutobi had resigned, and Jiraiya was currently serving as the acting Hokage of Konoha.

After slacking off for many days, he finally cheered up and decided to go out for a walk.

Now, on the same streets of the ninja village, amidst the same whispering pedestrians, people's gazes and attitudes are completely different.

"Naruto-sama! Over here, over here!"

Behind a roadside stall, a plump, fair-skinned middle-aged woman waved with a smile, and Naruto craned his neck, peering over like a curious cat.

"Kumakuya's specialty takoyaki, hi~ please enjoy!"

"Is it for me?"

"certainly!"

The old woman grabbed Naruto's little arm with her large, fan-like hand, pulled him over like a chick, and stuffed the box of takoyaki into his arms.

"Thanks."

Looking at the takoyaki in his arms, Naruto nodded blankly.

"Oh, you're too kind."

The old woman cupped her face in her hands, looking at him with loving eyes: "Thanks to your Wood Release, the village environment has improved a lot now. It looks much better than its previous barren state!"

"Hey! You should try my family's teppanyaki too!"

Upon seeing this, the burly, dark-skinned man next door, as tall as an iron tower, pulled Naruto over as if in a relay.

"Try some of my family's too!"

"Here! Here!"

"Hey! Don't push, you idiot!"

The surrounding vendors immediately swarmed around Naruto.

"Wait! Who? Who's touching my butt?!"

Before Mabui could stop him, Naruto's small figure was swallowed up by the crowd, and it took a lot of effort for him to squeeze out of the crowd.

Mabui watched this scene with a smile: "You're quite popular, aren't you, sir."

"They were just too enthusiastic."

Naruto smiled and shared the snacks he was carrying with the two of them: "Let's eat together."

"Thank you, sir."

Mabui took a taiyaki and took a small bite.

The blonde woman next to Naruto, who was also a bodyguard, took the snack and looked at Mabui with some hesitation: "Eating on the street while on guard duty is not cool at all."

"Don't be so nervous, Samui."

Mabui didn't care. She was very clear about her role. Although she was called a bodyguard, she was no different from a nanny. In the future, she would basically be doing the kind of work as a secretary or assistant.

"Even if we encounter any danger, it would be good enough if we didn't hold the adults back."

Compared to his professionalism and dedication during World War IV, Mabui is now only sixteen or seventeen years old.

Once she's relieved of her job as Raikage's secretary, she's essentially still a lively and cheerful young woman in her prime.

"I disagree with that. A ninja who works hard is the coolest."

Samui said seriously, "Besides, Naruto is still young. Even if he can master the Nine-Tails' power, he will definitely lack combat experience."

"You're as serious as ever."

Mabui gave an awkward laugh and turned to Naruto: "Master, please don't mind her, that's just Samui's personality..."

"what?"

Naruto turned his head, his mouth covered in takoyaki sauce.

"..."

Mabui paused for two seconds, then smiled and took out a handkerchief to wipe Naruto's mouth.

What a smart and gentle boy! He's completely different from the guys in the village.

"Is there anywhere you'd like to go later, sir?"

While wiping Naruto's mouth, Mabui said, "Lord Raikage has approved a budget of five million ryo for your living expenses this year."

"Five million taels?"

Naruto paused, then did the math: one-seventh of Asuma…

In terms of prices and purchasing power, it is roughly equivalent to more than two million RMB.

"They really know how to spend money..."

"Compared to your own worth, this amount of money is nothing."

Mabui said gently, "Although his purpose is somewhat utilitarian, Lord Raikage truly regards you as family, and also hopes that you can truly identify with Kumogakure and consider this place your home."

Naruto grinned: "Is it really okay to be this honest?"

"Because I can't hide it from you."

Mabui put away her handkerchief: "Some things are honest when spoken, but ugly when kept silent, especially for someone like you. The most important thing is not the conditions, but the attitude."

"Konoha serves as a cautionary tale in this regard."

"Um…"

Naruto looked at her in surprise: "If the guys from Konoha were half as smart as you, I wouldn't have been recruited by your Kumogakure."

Even if he is rather indifferent and doesn't care about anything, humans are still social animals and intelligent beings with emotions.

As long as one has emotions, it is inevitable to become entangled with others.

This is also why he refused to contact people from Konoha and only established relationships with the Ino-Shika-Cho trio.

Otherwise, if he really develops some kind of bond with a certain group of people in Konoha, will he leave or not?

If Hiruzen Sarutobi had revealed his identity the first time Naruto went out, Naruto might not have been able to leave Konoha with such a shameful face.

But since you haven't announced it, that's a different matter.

It's like parents who abandoned their children, only to shamelessly come crawling back after learning their children are making a fortune.

In contrast, Yunyin's approach is impeccable: "Big shot, please help me out, I'll pay you online!"

Simple, crude, but effective!

Even with his laid-back personality, he couldn't resist his older brother's enthusiasm...

"You're too kind."

Mabui had a bright smile.

Seeing that bright smile, Naruto's already good mood instantly improved.

"Mabui".

"Um?"

"If you'd like, please call me by my name from now on."

Naruto smiled gently: "I'm not sure what Kumogakure's thoughts are yet, but since you've chosen to be honest, can we start this mutual understanding from now on?"

"Eh..."

Mabui was slightly taken aback, followed by a flustered feeling of being flattered.

Upon seeing Naruto's clean and sunny smile, Mabui's heart skipped a beat, and a faint blush appeared on her dark cheeks.

Did I... momentarily fall for this child?

No, no, this is just gratitude for being recognized...

Mabui quickly composed herself: "If that's the case, then I'm honored, Naruto~"

Naruto turned to Samui: "Samui is the same."

Upon hearing Naruto's voice, Samui, who had been pretending to look around with a cold expression, finally turned around.

"Um."

Her voice sounded somewhat cold, but Naruto noticed that the corners of her mouth seemed to be twitching slightly…

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