15 Chapter 15 [Bonus!]
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In the evening, Kaze persisted in maintaining control over the body as he continued to write his novels.
...
The early morning arrived swiftly.
Due to his assigned shift, Naruto rose early. Upon reaching the ninja academy, he promptly proceeded to his designated seat.
By this time, the classroom was already occupied by several individuals.
However, it was Sasuke who stood out the most, emanating an air of low pressure and melancholy.
Particularly upon spotting Naruto, his gloomy energy seemed ready to overflow.
Clearly, Sasuke still struggled to accept the fact that Naruto surpassed him.
"Just an asshole pretending to be cool!"
Naruto failed to grasp Sasuke's true emotions and assumed that Sasuke was merely feigning coolness and handsomeness.
Upon hearing Naruto's muttering, Sasuke's gloomy expression turned instantly dark.
Yet, he refrained from his usual sneering and instead averted his gaze.
Observing Sasuke's lack of provocation, Naruto decided against teasing him any further.
He leaned on the table, contemplating the class arrangement.
"If only I could be in the same team as Sakura. But even if that's not possible, at least not in the same team as Sasuke."
"Besides, I'm not the last person on the academy's list. She might begin to like me..."
Just as he muttered to himself, Sakura, the object of his thoughts, arrived.
Naruto, wearing a smirk, believed his dream was about to come true.
However, to his dismay, Sakura passed him by and headed directly to Sasuke's side, exchanging greetings with him.
"Damn Sasuke!"
"What does he have that makes Sakura like him?!"
Just as Naruto prepared to find fault with Sasuke, Iruka entered the classroom from outside.
The noisy atmosphere immediately quieted down upon Iruka's arrival.
"From this point forward, you are independent ninjas..."
After offering his customary words of education, Iruka picked up the list in his hand.
"Next, I will announce the class assignments."
"Team Seven: Sakura Haruno, Naruto Uzumaki, and Sasuke Uchiha."
"Team Eight: Hinata Hyuga, Shino Aburame, and Kiba Inuzuka."
"Team Ten: Shikamaru Nara, Choji Akimichi, and Ino Yamanaka."
The room buzzed with a mix of elation and disappointment as exclamations and laments echoed from all corners.
Just as Naruto absorbed the class allocations, the Hokage's office bustled with activity.
Sitting within the office was Kakashi, engrossed in a copy of "Young Ah Ming,"
Kurenai, a distinguished figure adorned in a fishnet outfit, and the disheveled and world-weary Asuma.
The trio stood before Hiruzen Sarutobi's desk, fixated on the crystal ball resting atop it.
Contained within the crystal ball was an image of Naruto's classroom.
Once the class assignments had been finalized, Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke up.
"Kakashi will lead Team Seven, Kurenai will lead Team Eight, and Asuma will lead
Team Ten."
"Are there any objections to this arrangement?"
The three individuals exchanged glances, shaking their heads in unison.
However, just as the three of them settled their doubts, a skeptical voice emerged from outside.
"They may have no objections, but I certainly do."
"I disagree with Kakashi leading Class Seven!"
An aged and frosty voice resonated from beyond the door.
Shimura Danzo, accompanied by his supporters Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane, entered the room one by one.
"I believe the current Jinchuriki poses a great danger and is unsuitable for Kakashi's guardianship!"
"It should be under the control of our Root to prevent any threat to the village!"
After expressing his views, Danzo turned his gaze to Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane, seeking their support.
"Advisor Homura, Advisor Koharu, you might not be aware of what transpired with the Jinchuriki, do you?"
"If it weren't for a few people who still have some use for me, even I would have been kept in the dark!"
Listening to Danzo's eccentric words, Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen with curiosity. They were unaware of the recent events concerning Naruto, and they had been summoned by Danzo, who claimed it was a significant matter related to the village.
However, they had heard rumors about Naruto stealing the Scroll of Seals the previous night.
With this in mind, Koharu Utatane was the first to inquire, unable to contain his curiosity.
"Hokage-sama, does this have anything to do with Naruto stealing the sealed book?"
Homura Mitokado followed suit, voicing his own questions.
"Has the seal on the Jinchuriki deteriorated after learning forbidden knowledge?"
The queries from the two advisers caught Kakashi's and the others' attention. A problem with the Nine-Tails seal could be a matter of life and death. If a situation like the one twelve years ago were to repeat itself, the current village might not survive.
The three of them furrowed their brows, awaiting an explanation from Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Facing their expectant gazes, Hiruzen Sarutobi maintained his silence. It wasn't due to guilt or fear of exposure, but rather because he felt that Danzo was overreaching.
The ANBU, who were clearly tasked with monitoring Naruto, were all under his command, and he had ordered them to keep it a secret.
Yet, now it seemed that Danzo was privy to something.
It appeared that the ANBU directly under his command needed a thorough reevaluation.
Not speaking for an extended period, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally broke the silence after some contemplation, deciding to disclose the existence of Kaze.
After all, there was no point in hiding it indefinitely. Besides, Naruto was already aware, and he wasn't concerned about someone else stealing this significant asset.
Perhaps Kaze, who had mastered the power of the Nine-Tails, could be used to consolidate his own authority.
Danzo's presence in the office, accompanied by two high-ranking advisers, was already irksome.
Despite feeling irritated, Sarutobi Hiruzen outwardly remained composed.
"In truth, I had intended to address Naruto's situation during the upcoming meeting next week."
"Since you've come to inquire today, I will not delay until then."
"The consciousness occupying Naruto's body is not the Kyuubi but a sub-personality of Naruto himself, known as Uzumaki Kazekyo"
Without granting anyone a chance to recover from their shock, Hiruzen Sarutobi delivered another bombshell.
"This sub-personality named Uzumaki Kazekyo has successfully harnessed a portion of the Nine-Tails' power."
"I witnessed firsthand as he skillfully manipulated the Nine-Tails' chakra with a clear mind."
"Furthermore, this sub-personality remains under Naruto's control."
A heavy silence enveloped the room as the two staggering revelations reverberated among those present. Even Danzo hadn't anticipated the truth to unfold in such a manner.
However, he didn't doubt Hiruzen Sarutobi's words. If the Hokage were to lie about such matters, his credibility and the village's safety would be at stake.
"The sub-personality has mastered the power of the Nine-Tails and remains under Naruto's control!"
"We have another trump card for our village!"
The silence was shattered by the excited voices of Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane
For a village that currently lacked strength, the ability to utilize the formidable power of the Kyuubi was akin to a much-needed reinforcement.
"That sub-personality's methods are exceedingly brutal. It doesn't seem like an entity content with being controlled,"
"Perhaps those were merely illusions he showed, deceiving you. It is unwise to place any trust in him," Danzo interjected, refusing to give up on his desire to obtain Naruto.
"He should be handed over to Root immediately, where we can impose restrictions and correct his behavior artificially. I assure you, he will become a powerful weapon that will never rebel."
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