Naruto: Naruto started the Fourth Shinobi World War for me

Chapter 16 Offense and Defense in Transformation

The matter of resurrecting the Fourth Hokage ended abruptly, with Danzo intending to renege on his promise.

However, since Minato had made that request in such a tone before he disappeared, Jiraiya simply couldn't refuse this student.

At this moment, he was no longer the toad sage searching for the child of destiny; he was just a teacher who had lost his proudest student!

Whatever it is, as long as it's Minato's last wish, he will fulfill it.

Fugaku also joined the group without hesitation. Before Minato disappeared, he did not forget to prove the Uchiha clan. Fugaku and the entire Uchiha clan will never forget this kindness.

Therefore, despite his repeated retreats, he could not back down on this matter under any circumstances. With the leading clan of Konoha and one of the Legendary Sannin taking the lead, many people who had received Minato's kindness also joined in the pressure.

Danzo's face was extremely ugly, but now he was in a difficult situation and had no choice but to grit his teeth and carry out the order.

Naruko was unaware that she had been reborn as a hero's daughter from a fox spirit after only practicing the Rasengan for a short time. All she cared about now was learning Minato's signature Rasengan.

Just as Naruko was deep in thought, Ningxia's gentle voice came: "Dinner's ready."

Naruko immediately dropped the rubber ball and happily went home for dinner.

"Naruko, this is yours."

Shiro, dressed in a kimono, served rice to Naruko and Yugao, while Shisui's portion had already been prepared and given to him beforehand.

Ningxia did not hide Zhishui from Bai because Bai was very sensible, even overly sensible. Ningxia had tried more than once to correct Bai's idea of ​​using him as a tool.

Bai is obedient to everything, but he is very firm in his identification with his role as a tool.

Bai cherishes this relationship. All that she has been through in the past has made her lack the courage to imagine that she and Ningxia are equals.

Subconsciously, she believed that Ningxia was the master, and she was just a tool that had been picked up. As a tool, she had to act like one.

This is undoubtedly a disease, a disease of paranoia.

There is no cure for Ningxia; the only thing that can be done is to let time slowly shape a unique personality for Bai.

Even if it takes several years, or even more than ten years.

But he has enough time; as a doctor, he must do his best to cure his patients.

"Well done, now you can sit down too."

Ningxia never hesitates to encourage her. She gently patted Bai's little head and gave her her approval in a tender tone.

"Yes...yes...yes...Lord Ningxia..."

Bai, who had been able to maintain her composure, immediately became flustered and blushed as she accepted her reward.

She's still a child at heart, how could she not like being encouraged?

She's just a tool...

At night, Ningxia took Naruko out for a walk to digest their food. Minato's disappearance had no effect on Naruko.

The companionship that has been missing for many years cannot be replaced by a moment of emotion. Naruko may be moved by their heartfelt words of advice, care and expectations.

However, she couldn't develop any deeper feelings for Minato and Kushina. She was someone who had crawled out of the abyss, but she didn't have any special feelings when she first saw the sunlight.

Because... she had already encountered her own unique light.

Naruto and Shiro held Ningxia's broad hands tightly on either side. The atmosphere in Konoha was always particularly relaxed in the evening, perhaps because most people had already gone home to rest, and the atmosphere was pleasant and comfortable.

The insults, hostility, and passive-aggressive behavior directed at Naruto have disappeared, and there are even rumors circulating about it.

It is precisely because of the incompetence of the current third generation that the fourth generation, who had long since died, was brought back to life by anger.

The criticism that was originally directed at Naruto has surprisingly shifted to the Third Hokage, who should have been the most respected person.

People always need an outlet for their emotions; it was once the fox spirit, and now it's the derelict third generation.

No matter how good he was before, if he made a mistake, he made a mistake and had to bear the villagers' criticism.

Does it matter whether someone deliberately instigated it? These villagers don't need to think about it.

As long as a few leaders say it, others will follow suit.

Naruko remained unconcerned; in her eyes, there was only Ningxia from beginning to end.

As Ningxia brushed past a certain sleazy, white-haired old man, she merely glanced at him, paying him little attention.

Jiraiya, who had been expecting to make a dazzling appearance amidst Ningxia's exclamations, was caught off guard. Ningxia clearly recognized him, so why didn't she even say hello?

Jiraiya was in an awkward position, unsure whether to follow or not, and stood frozen in place, at a loss for what to do.

In December, the leaves of Konoha were already covered with a layer of white snow.

Things have gradually calmed down. During this time, Itachi came to see Shisui, and Ningxia gave the same answer that Shisui had given her.

Upon learning that Shisui had left Konoha, Itachi was visibly disappointed and even went so far as to invite Ningxia to eat dumplings.

Little did she know that while she and Ningxia were enjoying the dumplings and chatting about everyday life, Zhishui was quietly watching from the side.

Ningxia couldn't hold back any longer and sent her back; otherwise, it would have been difficult to concentrate on chatting with Itachi if there was a conspicuous bag causing trouble.

According to Itachi's account, it seems that because of Shisui's disappearance and Minato's guarantee before his disappearance, the Uchiha's pro-war faction actually agreed to recuperate.

Or rather, they are waiting for Zhishui to return.

Ningxia was one of the few people Itachi could open up to, and she listened to a lot of Itachi's troubles, all of which Ningxia retorted.

What kind of character or village is this? If they can't even protect their own families, what's the point?

Each time, Itachi would be speechless, yet each time he would retort, and the two would deepen their understanding of each other in this strange way.

But Shisui could only talk to a non-existent third party each time, and he would scratch his head as he watched the two of them talking about topics he couldn't understand, as if he was about to grow a brain.

"Naruko, we're having sukiyaki today!"

Ningxia described the ingredients to Mingzi beside her, while Mingzi couldn't help but swallow hard, and Bai and Xiyan couldn't help but chuckle.

Xiyan originally refused to follow openly, but Ningxia said to hide, what if they were ambushed and couldn't catch up?

In the end, Xiyan had no choice but to reluctantly (happily) agree to Ningxia's request.

The four of them looked like a couple taking their two younger sisters shopping. It was a pity they couldn't see the invisible Shisui, otherwise they would have seen her unconsciously turning on her kaleidoscope and staring at Yugao.

"Wow! What ugly eyes! You're practically a monster! How can you even show your face like that?"

"Hehehe~ I'm going to sprinkle some ashes in your eyes."

Ningxia looked in the direction of the sound and saw three brats surrounding a little girl, making mocking and belittling remarks.

"stop!!!"

Because she had been bullied in the past, Naruko couldn't stand this kind of thing the most, so she immediately rushed over and gave each of the three brats an elbow strike.

Naruko is a completely different person now.

Today, she is a fully equipped Naruto, in good health, possessing all of Minato Namikaze's lifelong knowledge, and cooperating with Kurama.

The three mischievous kids clutched their stomachs and scrambled away. Ningxia stepped forward to examine the little girl in front of her.

Her eyes were pure white and without any impurities, and she had a baby fat that made her look as delicate and cute as a porcelain doll.

Are you alright?

Ningxia squatted down and asked softly. Only then did the little girl dare to look up and stare at the man in front of her, completely stunned.