Time flew by.
Hugging each other like a bird, it flapped its wings and flew away.
It was winter in the Land of Fire. After the New Year, it would start to warm up.
January 25th, it was finally the year 61 of Konoha.
Land of Fire, Konoha
Naruto Building, Naruto's Office
"Don't make excuses for your incompetence." Naruto of Four Generations, Bo Fung Watergate, raised his head with a smile,
He said to Konoha's Minister of Intelligence in front of him.
Shikaku Nara looked at his superior's row of white teeth,
The corner of his mouth twitched,
"If you can't find him, you can't find him. There's no masked man, no masked man wearing a black robe with red clouds — he's wearing a mask,
He's wearing a black robe,
But can't he take off his clothes and change his mask,
My Lord,
Compared to the past that has calmed down, you have more important things to do now. "
"Is that so?" Bo Fung Watergate continued to smile,
"Konoha's intelligence personnel are all over the world. Is it really so difficult to find a person with such obvious characteristics? You've been searching for 13 years … sigh … but I suspect that you might not have taken my order seriously. Anyway, you've been searching for one day a year. "
Shikaku Nara sighed,
"Clothing characteristics are not characteristics, my Lord. Otherwise, with Jiraiya's unimpeded methods in various countries and regions, it's impossible that you can't find any clues,
Let alone us? "
Watergate looked at Shikaku and sighed,
He finally stood up,
"Are you so incompetent that you compare the powerful Konoha's intelligence system with a best-selling author?"
"He's Jiraiya of the Sannin." Shikaku stared at Watergate's smiling eyes,
"Naruto of Four Generations, Bo Fung Watergate's teacher, the most successful intelligence gathering expert in all of Konoha."
"I see. Are you trying to tell me that he didn't take my orders seriously, or that he could have ignored my orders completely? I don't think it's a good idea to sow discord between us, Minister of Intelligence. "
"I didn't mean that." Shikaku Nara hurriedly explained, "Jiraiya -sama is indeed a best-selling author, and his identity has indeed brought him a lot of convenience in gathering intelligence. But you have to understand that at the same time, he has been left out in the open. If, and I mean if, there really is someone in the world who is faster than you and wearing a Uzumaki mask, it would be very easy to hide from Jiraiya -sama."
"Oh." Watergate came out from behind the desk and patted Shikaku on the shoulder. "That is to say, the experts of the Konoha Intelligence Department hidden in the Black Ops are not as good as a best-selling author."
"It's not what you think."
"Then what's going on? Are you trying to prove to me that you really didn't look for him seriously? If you know that my teacher is likely to be hidden, then why have you been asking me to look forward to his report for more than ten years? "
Shikaku felt Naruto's hand tighten, and he could only bite the bullet and continue, "Intelligence personnel have more important things to do, Naruto -sama. Compared to digging up old scores, there are many more things waiting for you to do."
"I know, I know." Watergate felt Shikaku's shoulders stiffen, and he slowly let go of his hand. "You are Konoha's Minister of Intelligence, not mine. I'm sorry to trouble you over such trivial matters. Forget it, you should do more important things. After all, Konoha is more important. If you can't find him, I'll find him myself. "
When Shikaku Nara heard Watergate's words, he felt all the blood in his body rush to his head, and the old scar on his head began to hurt again. "Bo Fung Watergate, control yourself. You're a frontline combatant and a frontline commander. Do you know how to investigate? Besides, Lord Naruto, the leader of the Four Generations, you have more important things to do than an inexplicable masked man!"
"An inexplicable masked man?" Watergate laughed again. "Shikaku Nara, don't you want to find that person and ask him who he is? Who was the spy in Konoha 13 years ago? How did an outsider know when and where Force Of Human Column Kina Maelstrom would give birth? How did an outsider know that Nine Tails would be weak when he was sealed? It's not like you've never been a father! How can you guess how long it takes to give birth to a child? You'll only know after the child is born! But why did the masked man come at the right time?! If he had been lurking nearby, there's no way I wouldn't have sensed him! But he suddenly appeared before Naruto's umbilical cord was cut clean! Suddenly! Tell me, why?! "
"Control yourself, Bo Fung Watergate." Shikaku Nara grabbed his superior's arm and stared into his eyes. "Don't let your emotions get out of control. You have more important things to do. Come on, let's drop this topic. Let's continue to discuss the Water Country. That woman Mei Teru has been trying to persuade the king of the Water Country to join the Wind And Fire Economic Circle. This is a good opportunity for us. Last year, the Water Country business group that privately signed an agreement with Konoha made a lot of money, and nothing unpleasant happened. Haven't you been fighting for the Water Country? It's not enough to have the Wave Country as a strategic point. Let the Water Country become a maritime barrier for the Fire Country. The Thunder Country still has no plans to stop expanding. They don't dare to touch the Fire Country, but the Water Country has to be careful. The Water Country has to come over anyway, so we should hurry up. "
"You talk too much." Watergate broke free from Shikaku's hand. "You can discuss these things with the National Capital. The overall situation is set. They didn't make up their mind to forcibly cut off the development of the Wind And Fire Alliance last year, so they won't have a chance this year. For the people and the small bureaucrats, it doesn't matter who is in power. As long as they have enough to eat and live a peaceful life, it's fine. "
"Watergate." Shikaku looked at Watergate, who lowered his head, and felt something strange in his heart. "Don't be like this. It's not easy for the situation to be clear. You should cheer up and stop thinking about it. You see, you didn't have a good rest this New Year. After a few days, when the snow stops and everything is arranged, you can go to the hot springs in the Hot Spring Country or go to the Wave Country to listen to the waves. There are so many countries in the Fire Country, so there must be a place that can make you happy. Hiroyuki is going to arrange a big holiday for you. You made a lot of money last year. Although most of Konoha's finances were spent on infrastructure, it's not to the extent that it can't support you … You don't live like a Naruto who holds the country's military and political power. The situation will get better and better. You have to learn to enjoy occasionally. Besides, if you're always so simple, the people under you can't improve their lives. "
"I'm not going. Naruto can't leave Konoha. What's the point of going out?"
"Watergate is an immature Force Of Human Column who relies on seals to suppress his power. How can you let him leave the village? It's fine if no one knows about it, but if you do, it will cause international disputes. You were the one who forced him to sign the peace agreement. Didn't the Land of the Wind cause an accident because you casually brought Ichibi out?"
"That's because the Kazekage is incompetent. I'm here. Can't I be with Naruto 24 hours a day?"
"You're a patient."
"That was half a year ago."
"But your reputation of poor health has spread far and wide. Golden Flash is certainly trustworthy, but what about Golden Flash who is in poor health? Don't think too much. If you want to bring Naruto out, you have to start training him. Then, use facts to prove that he won't go berserk under any circumstances. Last year, Naruto lost consciousness in the Wave Country and went berserk. Don't treat other countries' intelligence agencies as non-existent. "
…
"Do you know how long-winded you are?" Watergate looked at his watch. It was already 11: 30. "I'm a little tired. I'm going back for lunch."
"Watergate …"
Shikaku Nara watched Naruto disappear and sighed. "Uchiha Itachi."
"Yes, Nara-sama." Itachi appeared.
Shikaku handed the documents in his hand to Itachi. "Ask Naruto to look at these before work in the afternoon. After he signs it, get someone to send it to me. It's urgent."
Itachi looked at the Minister of Intelligence who hurriedly pushed open the door and left. He put down the documents and calmly tidied up Naruto's desk. He felt that he had gotten used to this strange life … The world was really quiet.
…
12: 30 p.m.
Konoha Canteen
Senior Officer Canteen
Hiroyuki Yamanaka looked at Sagittarius, who was still wolfing down a lot of plates in front of him. He then looked at Shikaku Nara, who was poking at his plate with chopsticks. He couldn't help but say, "If you don't want to eat, then don't eat. It's not a busy time now. Why do you have to come to the canteen to eat fried noodles? Didn't your wife say that if she finds out that you don't come home to eat when you should be home? She'll bite you to death."
"Yes, yes, my wife is not as gentle as your wife, okay? What do you know about what my wife said to your wife? "Shikaku put down his chopsticks and rubbed his head.
"Your head is hurting again." Hiroyuki also put down his chopsticks. "Let's go to the hospital in the afternoon."
"No." Shikaku shook his head, as if this could wake him up. "I was angry with Watergate just now."
"What's wrong with him?" Hiroyuki frowned.
"Ever since he asked my Eero, he's been asking me every day if I've found the masked man."
"Hey … What's wrong with looking for him seriously? If he says there's such a person, then you can just find him."
"How is that possible? Besides, even if we really find him, what can we do? "
"Let Watergate throw a Spiralizaru at him and turn him into ashes. Then he'll stop. Otherwise, humph, believe it or not, he'll nag at Naruto until he's old." Hiroyuki looked at the depressed Shikaku and laughed.
"Look at what kind of idea you came up with. Chief of Staff?" Shikaku also laughed, but his heart was still heavy. He had thought about it for many years, but he still couldn't figure out whether he should try his best to help Watergate find the so-called enemy. It was fine if it was a waste of effort, but … what if they really found him? It's not easy for Konoha to unite and prosper … Even if they find him, what should they do? Killing him is a good thing, but if they can't kill him, or if Minato kills him, they'll have to ask him why. Who knows what he'll say?
"Eat." Hiroyuki pushed Shikaku's plate. "What are you thinking about?"
Shikaku picked up his chopsticks again. "I'm thinking about Watergate's current mental state. He's always so paranoid."
"You." Hiroyuki nervously looked around and found nothing strange. He began to speak in a low voice. "I think letting him go on vacation this time, isn't it …"
"Say it."
"Um … Arrange one or two women for him."
…
"Are you crazy too? Do you think Bo Fung Watergate won't kill people?! "Shikaku covered his head again.
"I'm serious. Kina has been dead for 13 years. Watergate is always so abstinent. It's not good for his health." Hiroyuki's expression was serious. "Yaoshi Dou's report said so."
…
"I didn't hear it." Shikaku began to eat his lunch seriously. "Don't you think so, Dingzhuo? The three of us just had a working lunch at noon. "
Sagittarius finally looked up, put down his chopsticks, and wiped his mouth with a tissue. "If Naruto doesn't go, Watergate won't go on vacation."
"Dingzhuo, you." Shikaku looked at his friend's sullen face. "Why are you acting weird today?"
"If Watergate isn't happy, then think of a way to make him happy." Dingzhuo stared at his two friends and stood up. "I don't know about you guys. I don't want to leave what I owe to him until the next life, and I'm not interested in leaving it to his descendants. I'll solve the problems of this life in this life."
"Hey." Hiroyuki tried to stop Dingzhuo from leaving after eating, but failed. "Where are you going?"
A voice came from afar. "I'm going to beat up an ungrateful brat to vent Watergate's anger."
At the same time, in Bo Feng's house.
Upstairs, Bo Fung Watergate was taking an afternoon nap.
Downstairs, I Eero was washing the dishes, and Naruto was wiping the table.
"Hey, I Eero, why aren't you talking?" Naruto looked at I Eero, who was already very proficient at doing the dishes. "It's just washing the dishes. You've already done it three times."
I Eero looked up at Naruto and continued to wash the dishes.
Naruto shrugged. "You can see that my father is in a bad mood these days. It's okay, he won't throw a tantrum at you. You can do whatever you want."
I Eero ignored Naruto, carefully wiped the dishes one by one, and put them in the cupboard.
Naruto sighed. "It can't be helped that my father is in a bad mood. After all, it's only been a few days since he visited my mother's grave. He misses my mother, I know."
I Eero's mouth twitched. Even if it was true, Naruto, your mother's death anniversary was almost a month ago. Who knew what this Naruto was upset about that made Konoha so depressed. I've heard that Naruto was famous for being willful. Now I finally know what it means.
Naruto continued, "I'll do it. Don't you think I'm a very selfish child? Although I feel sorry for my mother, my father can't always be alone. He's not even 40 years old. I Eero, after your mother passed away, did your father have a lover in the Kazekage? "
I Eero felt the veins in his eyes bulging. How would he know if he had a lover in the Kazekage? They never lived under the same roof. Go ask Temari and Kankuro!
"Hey, I'm Eero. Tell me about it. Actually, the Chief of Staff asked for my opinion a long time ago. But at that time, I hadn't even gone to school. I was too young and didn't know anything. I'm not afraid to tell you that at that time, whenever I was unhappy, I would bite anyone I saw. My father's old Shadow Guard was actually quite afraid of me. Recently, that big pervert Jiraiya wrote to me to test me about my father's personal problems. I now feel that this matter is very important. "
I Eero's mouth twitched even more. He reached out to take the dirty cloth that Naruto handed to him and prepared to wash it.
Naruto frowned and pushed me Eero away. "Let me wash my hands first. I have a mission in the afternoon. I'll leave immediately. Ah, and my father and I won't be home for dinner tonight."
I Eero nodded and watched Naruto wash his hands, put on his clothes, and went out … He continued to wash.
"By the way, there's a package for you. The Anbu left it in your room. It seems to be from the Sand Ninja."
I Eero held the wet cloth and listened to Naruto run back to change his shoes. He seemed to be trying to hold back his laughter as he talked to me. Suddenly, a strange feeling came over me. He was clearly familiar with Konoha, familiar with Naruto, and familiar with Naruto's small living room … but he suddenly felt strange. He paused, and finally began to wring the cloth dry and went upstairs.
Upstairs, at the door of Naruto's bedroom, there were always Anbu in black standing there, silently looking at him. Just like Naruto, I Eero ignored those people and returned to the small guest room — my Eero's room. Naruto's handwritten wooden sign was quietly hanging on a nail, motionless.
I Eero opened the door and saw a thick layer of fog on the window. He walked forward and imitated Naruto using his finger to trace the glass … Suddenly, the place where his finger touched lit up, and it was no longer snowing outside. I Eero looked at the bright glass and couldn't help but yawn. So he stretched and lay down on the bed behind him …
"Fu."
I Eero sighed and reached out to take out a flattened package from his back. Looking at the box, I knew it was from the Land of the Wind. It had already been opened, but I Eero couldn't tear it open … He had to sit up and open it while cursing Konoha's Anbu. If you want to check it, then check it. Why did you seal it so tightly? If you have the ability, then seal it so tightly that it can't be opened!
But in the end, I Eero opened the box. A brand new small stuffed bear lay quietly inside, with a piece of paper covering the bear's face.
I Eero, Happy Birthday!
Temari, Kankuro, and Papa.
Wind Calendar, 1st Month, 19th Day.
I Eero's mouth instantly twitched. He should be happy that someone still remembered that he liked teddy bears the most when he was young, but why couldn't he help but want to tear the bear clean first? But I Eero didn't do it. It wasn't that he didn't want to, but that he had a thought in his mind. The consequences would be even worse if he tore the bear apart. Naruto was holding back his laughter just now. He couldn't have seen the bear long ago, right? He couldn't have seen it! Even the young master of Naruto's family shouldn't touch other people's things!
Friends aren't necessarily loyal, and loyal people aren't necessarily friends.
… … …
25th Day, 1st Month, Konoha '61
Today, Sagittarius finally rolled up his sleeves and fiercely slapped his most valued subordinate, Metke, without leaving any reason behind.
Today, reality once again proved that even though Naruto had announced that starting from 1st Month, 1st Year, Konoha '61, the Wind and Fire Alliance's calendar would all be based on Konoha's, there were still many people who weren't used to it.
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