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For him, he could understand these words individually, but he couldn't understand them when they were put together.
Kawasaki didn't explain, but instead asked him:
"Naruto, do you want to know why you were bullied when you were a child?"
Naruto shuddered, even though his life had been filled with sunshine for the past year or so.
With classmates, friends, Kawasaki-senpai, and merchants who no longer speak ill of me, I have a newfound sense of belonging.
And his grandfather, the Third Hokage, who is becoming increasingly concerned about him...
But those days, when the whole village avoided him like the plague, were deeply imprinted in his heart and became his most unforgettable memory.
When he recalls those past events, his heart feels as if it has been hollowed out, sinking to the bottom.
However, Naruto is Naruto after all. He quickly rallied, his eyes gleaming with a thirst for knowledge, and looked toward Kawasaki.
Kawasaki didn't mince words and said directly:
"You should have learned about tailed beasts at school, right?"
Naruto nodded.
"Various major powers have sealed the Tailed Beasts within the human body as strategic weapons. The person whose Tailed Beast is sealed is called a Jinchūriki!"
"And you are the Jinchūriki of Konoha!"
"Sealed within you is a nine-tailed fox!"
Naruto stood there, stunned, looking completely shocked: "I... am the Nine-Tails' Jinchūriki?!"
In this life, Naruto is no longer a lazy bum; he studies diligently at all times.
The children already knew about the significance of the tailed beasts.
Kawasaki continued:
"The villagers hate you and ostracize you because the Nine-Tails inside you almost destroyed Konoha Village."
"Many people have lost their lives at the hands of the Nine-Tails, so they hate you and believe that the destruction of their homes and the death of their loved ones are all your fault!"
These words struck Naruto like a hammer blow, and he slowly knelt down, tears streaming uncontrollably down his face.
He had been waiting for this answer for far too long.
Finally, he understood the root of everything.
Naruto burst into tears, seemingly releasing all the grievances he had held back for years.
As Naruto cried, the two streams of chakra hidden within him began to fluctuate violently.
But in the end, those two forces did not reveal their true forms.
"Why...why did you make me a Jinchūriki? Why..."
Naruto cried so hard he couldn't breathe, and questioned the source of his anger.
Kawasaki said calmly, "Because it's your parents' decision."
"parents!"
Naruto was jolted!
"Kawasaki-senpai! I have parents?! I'm not an orphan?"
Kawasaki nodded in confirmation: "Of course you're not an orphan, you have parents. Who told you you were an orphan?"
Naruto wiped away his tears: "It was the Third Hokage who told me."
Kawasaki said nonchalantly:
"Oh, that was the Third Hokage lying to you. After all, he promised your parents he would take good care of you, but he didn't keep his promise."
"You promised to take good care of me?!"
Naruto pondered these words repeatedly: "The Third Hokage really did treat me well. He gave me a lot of money and often came to see me."
"Hey, you're not so naive as to think the money the Third Hokage gave you was his own, are you? That's your parents' money."
"what?!"
Naruto was astonished. He had been quite grateful for the financial assistance provided by the Third Hokage.
He grew up on that money, only to discover it actually belonged to his parents?!
"The reason I say the Third Hokage didn't take good care of you is because after your parents passed away, all their property was taken by the Third Hokage. The little money he gave you was just a drop in the ocean."
"what?!"
Naruto was furious upon hearing this. He had been mentally prepared for his parents' death. If they were still alive, they would not have disappeared for so many years.
What angered him was that the suffering he had endured over the years stemmed from the Third Hokage?!
So his family was so wealthy! He didn't have to eat instant noodles and expired milk every day!
Naruto suddenly realized what was happening and instantly stopped resenting the Konoha merchants who had targeted him.
After all, according to Kawasaki-senpai, many of them harbored hatred towards themselves because their loved ones died inside their Nine-Tails.
What angered him at that moment was that he shouldn't have had it so difficult.
After all, money can't solve all problems, but it's more than enough to meet basic living needs.
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"Kawasaki-senpai, who are my parents? Why did they make me a Jinchūriki?"
Kawasaki shook his head: "You're too young right now. I can't say anything, or you might get yourself killed."
Naruto pursed his lips: "Kawasaki-senpai, just tell me, I promise I'll keep it a secret."
Kawasaki shook his head again. He dared to reveal the matter of Jinchuriki because it was a common knowledge in Konoha, not just among ninja clans, but also among many commoners.
Even though Naruto claimed to know the identity of the Jinchuriki, he could not find the source of the information.
As for his parents' information, it involves many complex circumstances, and the confidentiality measures are even stricter.
Kawasaki, seeing Naruto's pleading, offered a compromise:
"Alright, Naruto, if you can keep today's conversation a secret before you graduate from the Ninja Academy, I'll tell you everything about your parents and anything else you want to know."
Seeing that Kawasaki had relented, Naruto was overjoyed. Although the condition was that he had to wait until he graduated from the Ninja Academy, at least he had a direction.
"Yes, Kawasaki-senpai! I will keep this a secret until I graduate from the Ninja Academy!"
Kawasaki nodded: "Now that you know what Jinchuriki means, let me test you. What caused your chakra to go out of control?"
Naruto had already thought about this problem:
"Kawasaki-senpai, is Kurama (the Nine-Tails) up to something?"
Seeing Naruto give such a quick answer, he completely shed his "bottom of the class" label.
Kawasaki was very pleased with the label.
...
"Not bad, the years of studying haven't been a waste."
Kawasaki praised Naruto.
"I brought you here today so that you could meet the Nine-Tails."
"The suffering you've endured over the years stems from it, but its attack on Konoha back then was also manipulated."
"Now that you know your identity as a Jinchūriki, you must learn how to live with a Tailed Beast."
"Living in harmony with the Tailed Beasts will not only enhance your strength, but it is also your father's expectation of you."
Hearing his father's expectations, Naruto's eyes gradually lit up with hope.
"Don't worry, Kawasaki-senpai! I'll definitely do my best!"
Hearing Naruto say his familiar "Absolutely no problem"
In conclusion, he knew that Naruto had regained his confidence.
Kawasaki led Naruto forward, but the scene before them was nothing more than a mental illusion.
That seemingly distant gate is actually not that far away.
(Money, huh?) Kawasaki led Naruto closer step by step, his Sharingan scanning the distance as he rotated.
The distance between them and the gate was rapidly decreasing at a speed visible to the naked eye.
"You are from the Uchiha clan!"
A thunderous sound exploded in Naruto's ears, and he instinctively covered them.
"Bangdang..."