Naruto: Starting from the Uchiha and Senju bloodlines

Uzumaki Naruto felt very strange when he saw Sarutobi Hiruzen waiting for him at his house.

However, Uzumaki Naruto was still very enthusiastic and said: "Grandpa Hokage, you came to see me."

Sarutobi Hiruzen asked with a smile: "Naruto, how are you doing in the Ninja School? Are you keeping up? The graduation exam will be held soon. Are you confident?"

Uzumaki Naruto nodded vigorously: "Well, although it's a bit difficult, I can still barely keep up. I am confident that I can pass the graduation exam."

Sarutobi Hiruzen pointed at the mask on Uzumaki Naruto's face and asked, "Naruto, I wanted to ask you last time, why do you wear such a thick mask on your face? It's so thick, won't it be difficult to breathe?"

Uzumaki Naruto lowered his head in disappointment: "Because wearing the mask will make me feel safe. Grandpa Hokage, you know that many people hate me. They don't want to see me. When I put on the mask, they will feel more comfortable."

Sarutobi Hiruzen's hand holding the pipe trembled.

It's not because he feels guilty towards Uzumaki Naruto, but because of what he should do when Namikaze Minato wakes up and knows what happened to Uzumaki Naruto.

As the Hokage, Minato Namikaze has made great contributions to Konoha, but his son now even has to wear a mask before going out.

Sarutobi Hiruzen put himself in the shoes of the man, it would be strange if Namikaze Minato was not angry

Also, what would Uzumaki Naruto think if he knew that he was the son of Konoha's Fourth Hokage?

As the Jinchūriki, Uzumaki Naruto's importance to Konoha is self-evident. If any problems arise, it will be a heavy blow to Konoha.

Minato Namikaze might be about to wake up, but for Sarutobi Hiruzen this does not make him happy at all, but rather feels troubled.

But even if Uzumaki Naruto's life were to change now, what he had experienced over the years could not be treated as if it had never happened.

Then the only breakthrough can be found in Uzumaki Naruto himself.

Sarutobi Hiruzen put down the pipe in his hand, sighed and said: "You have worked hard these years, Naruto, don't resent me, and don't resent Konoha. We do this to protect you."

Uzumaki Naruto felt that Sarutobi Hiruzen was very strange this time.

When he came a few days ago, Sarutobi Hiruzen just asked him about his well-being as usual, left some money and then left.

However, not only did he suddenly visit me today, he also said these words to him.

Judging from Sarutobi Hiruzen's tone, it seemed that he was asking for his forgiveness.

However, generally speaking, Sarutobi Hiruzen would only tell him in a semi-commanding manner to be tolerant and not to hold a grudge, and he would not speak to him in such an exclamatory and slightly requesting tone.

This means that something must have happened to make Sarutobi Hiruzen so anxious and eager to come to him.

And the reason, in all likelihood, lies in what Sarutobi Hiruzen said about 'protecting him'.

Uzumaki Naruto asked in confusion: "Protect me? Why protect me? Is there anyone who wants to harm me?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen said seriously: "Naruto, from the day you were born, you will be targeted by many people. If other people know your existence, they will definitely retaliate against you, and then you will live in danger every day. Therefore, you can only be safe if you are treated as an unimportant person and your existence is hidden.

That is why I always ask you not to feel resentful. This is the means I use to protect you. Only in this way can you grow up smoothly. I hope you can understand. "

Uzumaki Naruto didn't understand if Sarutobi Hiruzen was talking about his Jinchuriki's identity or if his identity as the Yondaime's son of the Hokage would be targeted.

If it was the identity of a Jinchūriki, Sarutobi Hiruzen did not hide it at all.

Most people in Konoha knew that he was the incarnation of the Nine-Tailed Fox.

It is quite normal for the Jinchūriki to be targeted by other ninja villages, and it should not be considered as deliberate revenge.

So...Sarutobi Hiruzen was most likely talking about his identity as the son of the Fourth Hokage.

Ever since learning the truth about his life experience from Chiba, Uzumaki Naruto has been paying attention to matters concerning Minato Namikaze.

He made great contributions in the Third Ninja World War and was called the 'Yellow Flash'.

Then Minato Namikaze must have made many enemies in the ninja world.

Assuming that Minato Namikaze's enemies knew that he was Minato Namikaze's son, there was indeed a possibility of deliberate retaliation against him.

But this doesn't make sense.

As a Jinchūriki, he cannot leave Konoha. It is not easy for those enemies of Minato Namikaze to enter Konoha and take revenge on him.

What's more, the identity of Jinchūriki alone is enough to make people worry about him, so what's the harm in adding the identity of the son of Hokage?

It doesn't make sense that he hid his identity as Minato Namikaze's son because he was worried about retaliation against him.

If you want to hide it, why not hide his identity as a Jinchūriki as well.

So...Sarutobi Hiruzen must have some intention for suddenly saying this to him.

But now is not the time to think, I have to get rid of Sarutobi Hiruzen first.

Uzumaki Naruto took off his mask, revealed a bright smile and replied: "Grandpa Hokage, I can understand. I am very happy in my heart because it means that many people care about my safety, so I will not resent it."

When Sarutobi Hiruzen heard what Uzumaki Naruto said, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

At present, the only choice is to conceal Uzumaki Naruto's identity in order to protect him, and then explain it to Minato Namikaze after he wakes up.

However, as for the position of Hokage... we'll have to take it one step at a time. We can delay it by saying that Minato Namikaze has been in a coma for many years and is unfamiliar with the current village.

If Minato Namikaze did not resent Uzumaki Naruto and the village because of what happened to him, it would be fine to give the position of Hokage back to Minato Namikaze. After all, the decision-making power for the village is still in his hands.

Sarutobi Hiruzen rubbed Uzumaki Naruto's head with relief: "I'm glad you understand, Naruto. You are a good boy. I believe that you will become the pillar of Konoha in the future. You must work hard in the graduation examination. I look forward to the day when you officially become a ninja."

Uzumaki Naruto had a serious expression and assured: "Grandpa Hokage, please rest assured. I will work hard and become a ninja, and then repay Konoha!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled and said, "I believe you, then I will leave first and see you next time Naruto."

Sarutobi Hiruzen left Uzumaki Naruto's family.

Uzumaki Naruto looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen's departing back and slowly put on his mask, with a sarcastic expression under the mask.

Yes, he would definitely repay Konoha. Otherwise, wouldn't all the suffering that Konoha had brought him become an unbearable burden in his life, and wouldn't the meaning of all that pain and struggle have been wasted in vain?