"If they can't find the enemy, those two old bastards—Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura—are probably losing sleep over it."
Uzumaki Shuji walked down the street, heading toward Ichiraku Ran for lunch.
The ordinary civilians were calm as ever. News about Anbu casualties would never reach them. However, among the major clans, everyone had been warned to behave and avoid causing trouble.
"If I wanted to wipe out all of Konoha in one go, I'd need sothing on the level of a Super Shinra Tensei… flatten the entire place in one strike."
"Based on the power of Ea last night, I'd need at least 100,000 mana to reach that level."
"Nagato is also from the Uzumaki clan. His chakra mostly cos from his physique. Once I hit my twenties, that shouldn't be a problem."
As he walked, Uzumaki Shuji calmly calculated how much "mana" it would take to destroy the village.
This place was supposedly protected by his so-called father with his life. But Uzumaki Shuji didn't feel any attachnt to it. He owed this village nothing. If anything, the village owed him and Naruto.
After finishing his ran, he wandered around aimlessly.
"Thirteen Anbu following …"
"They're really trying to use to find whoever's behind ."
A faint sneer appeared in Uzumaki Shuji's heart.
Then, under the watchful eyes of the Anbu… he casually walked into the won's bathhouse.
What a move.
Thanks to his "pretty boy" passive, he easily chard a young woman outside. She happily led him inside. A seven-year-old kid didn't raise much suspicion among the won.
The mont he entered, he beca the center of attention. Then ca the "face-washing"—completely buried in softness.
Not long after, Uzumaki Shuji fled in panic.
"Phew… that was terrifying."
Standing outside the bathhouse, he wore a shaken expression. When won got bold, they were far scarier than n.
Seriously.
Every single woman had tried to grab him.
The Anbu monitoring him were grinding their teeth in frustration.
This kid… doesn't understand won at all!
And yet, as they watched him go around calling won "big sister," receiving fruits, vegetables, at, and even toys in return, their expressions gradually went numb.
Especially when they saw him being hugged tightly to a woman's chest, wearing that unmistakable smile every man recognized—
"This kid knows exactly what he's doing!!"
That thought popped into all their minds.
And it made them even more annoyed.
Even Root mbers, who were supposed to be emotionless tools, felt a strange irritation rising in their hearts.
After dropping the items at ho, Uzumaki Shuji went back to his usual routine—ambushing elentary school kids after class.
Today's target: Choji Akimichi.
"They can't seriously think that just watching will lead them to anything, right?"
"They don't dare do anything to Naruto, so they're targeting instead?"
"Next… sothing aid at is coming."
Standing in a familiar alley, Uzumaki Shuji quietly thought about what those two old n might do.
Directly attacking him?
Unlikely.
They wouldn't treat whoever stood behind him as a fool.
Then maybe… it wouldn't be the Hokage's people?
An "accident"?
Or perhaps a staged attack from another village?
Back when his mother Kushina Uzumaki was kidnapped by enemy ninjas—it had been ridiculous.
Uzumaki Shuji suspected that incident had been orchestrated by Konoha's higher-ups.
His naive, hot-blooded father had probably believed he discovered clues and rushed to rescue her.
In reality, he had been turned into a tool from the mont he was a genin.
The more Uzumaki Shuji thought about it, the more disgusted he felt toward those old schers.
Using people to the extre, while building their own power openly.
Revolting.
"You're here!"
At that mont, Choji arrived, greeting him casually.
Their relationship had improved sowhat. Once, Uzumaki Shuji had shared a bag of chips with him before beating him up.
"Mm. Ready today?"
Uzumaki Shuji nodded.
"Let's go."
Choji didn't care much. He wasn't ambitious in fights—he was already thinking about snacks after this.
Uzumaki Shuji moved first.
Choji didn't just stand there, though. Even if he didn't like fighting, he didn't want to lose either.
Still, the fight ended quickly.
In terms of speed, Choji couldn't compare at all. He didn't even get a chance to use Partial Expansion Jutsu.
"You lost."
Uzumaki Shuji's fist stopped just in front of Choji's face.
Next ti I won't lose that fast!"
Choji snorted, sounding like a little pig, then climbed back to his feet.
"Hey, don't bully our kid anymore."
"Otherwise, I'll have the Police Force arrest you."
At that mont, Choza Akimichi walked over and spoke.
Uzumaki Shuji imdiately picked up on the awkwardness in his tone.
"We were just playing."
He showed a worried expression.
"So this is their plan… using the clans against ."
He instantly understood.
This was Hiruzen's move.
Without saying more, Uzumaki Shuji quickly left.
"Dad, why are you here?"
"Uzumaki Shuji isn't a bad person! He even gave chips!"
Choji looked confused, trying to defend him.
"…From now on, don't play with him."
Choza forced a bitter smile.
He never thought he'd end up doing sothing like this. After all, he had fought alongside the Fourth Hokage before.
Yet now… he had fallen to this.
The next day, Shikaku Nara showed up.
Then Shibi Abura.
Finally, even Hiashi Hyuga appeared.
But Neji Hyuga didn't give him any face—he simply ran off.
"From now on, don't bully our children."
Hiashi spoke with deliberate intimidation, his tone stern.
He knew full well—this sa expression had once made Hinata Hyuga cry.
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