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This highly publicized event stemmed from a need for profit, and Konoha's propaganda machine undoubtedly played a role.
Almost overnight, Haori seemed to inherit all the glory of the Yellow Flash. Not only the current invasion incident, but also the secret things he had done before were exposed.
The most shocking of these was undoubtedly the killing of the Third Raikage. In terms of publicity and influence, this event was more sensational than Haori achieving peace with Kirigakure. Because ninjas have a fundamental need and longing for power, and Haori seemed to have become the embodiment of this object of longing.
And according to Konoha's account, even the "assassination" aspect was concealed. It was as if Haori had fought the Third Raikage alone, surrounded by ten thousand Iwagakure ninjas, and successfully killed him.
Just imagining this situation is enough to get your blood pumping, isn't it?
Surrounded by strong enemies, a young, cold-faced Konoha ninja directly confronts the strongest Third Raikage and kills him. Could there be anything more inspiring than this?
The Third Raikage could fight ten thousand Iwagakure ninjas. Haori could kill the Third Raikage alone…
This propaganda, whether it was proactive or a result of helplessness after losing Minato, the high command wouldn't say that Haori escaped from the battlefield by pretending to be dead… The truth and facts are always a bit disappointing.
And now, Haori has invaded Kumogakure, causing them to suffer the same level of damage as Konoha, or even more, and he has single-handedly reversed the unfavorable tide of the battle. This is just another testament to his strength.
Although this disadvantage was mainly caused by morale and psychological factors, it doesn't negate the significance of Haori's successful mission.
So, when he returned to Konoha, he received an even warmer welcome than Minato. The Fourth Hokage had just died. To say that the villagers had already forgotten the hero who protected them would be a little cold. They naturally still mourned Minato.
But that's how things are. A dead hero can't protect them anymore. Only a living hero can do that.
Even if it's just for propaganda, Konoha needs a new light.
Although the "new light"… looks a little too miserable, but that's normal, isn't it? This level of injury shows that Haori has once again taken down a village head-on.
In reality, Haori's injuries were sustained in Konoha. They had nothing to do with this mission. But people are willing to believe what they imagine.
The image of a hero is simply imposed on him by a certain number of people.
But Haori is ultimately different from Minato. The things he does, none of them are motivated by a lofty reason like "for Konoha."
Haori fulfilled his promise. And the Hokage, naturally, would give him the reward he deserved.
According to his previous agreement with the Hokage, first, the ownership of Uzumaki Mirai… The Hokage's original wording was "custody," but Haori insisted on ownership… It belonged to him.
Second, the Hokage couldn't restrict Haori's contact with Uzumaki Naruto. But the prerequisite was that a third party was present. This third party could basically be considered ANBU.
Third, Uzumaki Mirai would appear in the eyes of everyone in Konoha as the child of a hero.
Fourth, Haori accepted Konoha's statement that Naruto's Jinchūriki identity would be concealed. He wouldn't publicly reveal that he was the son of the Fourth Hokage. But at the same time, Haori didn't want to hear any rumors that distorted the facts.
Overall, the treatment of his son and daughter was a whole level different. But this was the best Haori could do. And… for Haori, this was all temporary. Naruto's situation was always a "deposit" for him.
So, Naruto could endure loneliness. After all, almost every generation born into war would endure this emotion. Naruto's situation wasn't special. But Haori wouldn't accept any slander.
Konoha would do a good job of this. It was inevitable. Haori's relationship with Naruto was probably similar to Uchiha Itachi's relationship with Uchiha Sasuke.
Can you see the ditches in Konoha that look like they were violently demolished? Can you see the Shadow Rocks that are still being repaired? That's Haori's deterrent power.
The so-called "Will of Fire," Haori never had that. The Hokage naturally could see this. Otherwise, with Haori's ability, which was absolutely brilliant for someone so young, why had the Third Hokage never considered him as a successor? His position was at most the Hokage's bodyguard?
This doesn't contradict the fact that Haori is considered to be on the Hokage's side.
Those who have the Will of Fire are people like Guy, Shishui, and Itachi. But what happened to them?
The Hokage not giving Naruto to Haori doesn't contradict anything for the former. Don't even talk about Haori's mental state. Let's say he really had a strong sense of belonging to Konoha. But why would a head of state give the nuclear launch button to someone else?
The Will of Fire? Sometimes, it's fine to believe in it. But other times… please, haha.
What kind of treatment should Naruto have received? He's a genuine hero's son. But just to isolate him from ordinary people, the rumor of the "fox demon" was spread.
In Konoha, there's a person who's used to taking the blame. His name is Shimura Danzō. He's not completely innocent, but after all, the Hokage is the head of the village. If you were to simply talk about leadership accountability, all of Danzō's responsibility could be pushed onto the Hokage.
As for a leader who can't control his subordinates? It would be better to just let Danzō be Hokage.
Under the slogan of "everything for the village," don't think that the Hokage's bottom line is too low. But also, don't think that the Hokage's bottom line is too high. That's how politics is.
After the Fourth Hokage died, the Third Hokage once again… took… control…
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But because of a rather embarrassing problem, the children couldn't be given to Haori for now. This was something that he agreed to himself.
Haori, male, single, no childcare experience. If you give him a baby under six months old, the outcome… there's an 80% chance that he'll kill the child.
So, the two children will stay together for now. They are currently in the Konoha Hospital.
But this was Haori's first time seeing them. Facing two pairs of curious eyes, Haori was definitely very embarrassed.
He looked like this… When he saw his own image, his first reaction was, "Is a zombie going to eat my brains?"
Uh, should he do a performance for them to meet?
Haori spread his thumbs and middle fingers on both hands. A faint blue electric arc formed a line between his fingertips… He could only do something like this.
This kind of performance is dangerous. Wouldn't it be better to be honest if you don't have the talent?
But you have to say that Naruto is stronger. He has six marks on his face, while the girl only has two.
When he saw Haori in this state, he didn't cry.
Six marks is the best. Naruto slapped Mirai's face with one hand, and with the other hand, he quickly grabbed the electric arc.
This Lightning Release wasn't strong enough to hurt anyone. So, when he first felt the tingling numbness, Naruto giggled with delight.
But the human body conducts electricity. The girl next to him was clearly uncomfortable from the electricity… So, she bit Naruto's hand.
Babies don't have teeth, but as the children of Kushina and Minato, she has biting power.
Naruto instantly started crying loudly.
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