If you don't want to unify the ninja world, why are you crying about the ninja village system?

"This is... the Empire?"

There is a mysterious and vast space sealed in Mingren's body. Minato stood aside, gazing at the warm picture of family reunion in front of him. A ripple appeared in his heart. He opened his lips slightly and murmured softly.

There was a hint of surprise and confusion in his eyes, as if he found it unbelievable what he saw.

"Yes, this is the case for most families in the empire."

Akito responded to Minato's question in a calm tone with a smile on his face.

His eyes swept over his family, as if he was already accustomed to such scenes.

Hearing Akito's words, Minato's brows furrowed slightly and he fell into deeper thought.

"Is this the case...for most families?"

He murmured, with a hint of shock in his voice that was hard to conceal.

From the fact that people in the Ming Dynasty said this so naturally, we can infer that this is not a false statement, but a real and common phenomenon.

Thinking back to when I was in Konoha, I seemed to...

Even going home for a meal is a luxury, right?

Is it because of the different times or the different worlds?

Is it true that the Empire... is better than our own world?

But in their world, at least the whole family can sit together and have a meal happily!

While Minato was still frantically analyzing and thinking, a gentle female voice came: "Akito, how about going to fight in the 64th Ninja World? Did you encounter any danger?"

Kushina asked about her son's condition with a look of concern on her face.

Facing his mother's caring greetings, Mingren smiled brightly and said confidently, "Danger? Haha, to them, I am the biggest danger!"

His words were full of pride and fearlessness. Not to mention in the Empire, at least on the battlefield of Ninja World No. 64, he was invincible.

"You don't know who I met this time."

"In addition to the Six Paths Sage, I also met the successive Hokage of Konoha, including the First Hokage! You may not believe it, but he became the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki and possessed a Samsara Eye!"

"But he and I were in a close fight, haha!"

Mingren had a smug smile on his face, and couldn't wait to open his mouth and start showing off to everyone: "Haha, let me tell you, this mission is really thrilling! However, with my genius intelligence and powerful strength, it's not a big deal!"

As he spoke, Mingren deliberately puffed out his chest, as if he had become a hero who saved the world.

Minato, who was standing nearby, smiled and clapped his hands, his eyes full of admiration: "Well done, Akito! You are worthy of being my son, you are really amazing!"

Hearing his father's praise, Mingren's tail was almost lifted to the sky.

And Kushina also smiled gently and nodded, expressing her recognition of Mingren: "Yes, Mingren is really great! You must keep working hard and never let the emperor and everyone else down!"

However, at this moment, Naruto suddenly jumped out to expose Mingren's lie: "Hey, Mingren, stop bragging! Zuosuke didn't say that! He told me that he was the one fighting hard the whole time, and you were just helping him out by the side!"

After hearing what Naruto said, Mingren was stunned for a moment, but he quickly reacted and smiled nonchalantly.

"Zuo Zhu, this stuffy guy, he referred to himself as me. You just met him. If you ask anyone in the empire, you will know that Zuo Zhu is no match for me, Ming Ren."

Mingren's words are full of pride and pride.

Mingren was not actually angry with Zuozhu, even though the other party said so about him behind his back. After all, he was already accustomed to Zuozhu's taciturn and somewhat arrogant personality.

Then, Naruto frowned slightly and fell into deep thought, as if he remembered something important.

After a moment, he raised his head, his expression became very solemn, and he slowly said: "By the way, Mingren, I heard that you met the successive Hokage when you were on a mission... Is there also... the Fourth Hokage among them?"

After saying this, Naruto stared at Mingren, as if trying to get the answer from his eyes.

Once upon a time, becoming a Hokage was his supreme dream and the grand goal he worked hard and pursued.

However, ever since he set foot on this mysterious and powerful imperial land, the once burning dream of becoming a Hokage has gradually cooled, as if extinguished by an invisible force.

At this moment, he began to think: Why do we have to prove our value and role to others? Why do we have to seek recognition from the outside world?

It is enough to get the love and support of parents, especially dear father and mother, and the recognition of the close friends around you!

Now, he no longer asks for more, he only hopes to become a good student with excellent character and academic performance, a well-behaved and sensible child, and even more a filial and obedient...good son!

For example, waking up every morning and seeing his parents’ faces filled with happy smiles, just because his small actions can make them laugh, this is the most satisfying thing for him.

However, fate always likes to play tricks on people.

When he accidentally learned the news about his biological father, his heart was like a raging storm and he couldn't calm down for a long time.

For a moment, he fell into a state of trance and indecision.

"Yes, including the Yondaime Hokage."

Mingren opened his mouth, then put down his chopsticks.

Minato looked at Naruto with a hint of worry.

Although Kushina was still looking for other topics with a nonchalant look, she couldn't stop looking at Naruto, fearing that his emotions would become too extreme.

"What kind of person is he?"

Naruto's voice gradually became heavy, as if shrouded by an invisible pressure, appearing somewhat silent and low.

At this moment, his heart was filled with deep fear and anxiety.

Naruto couldn't help but feel a chill running down his spine when he thought of Uchiha Itachi, the powerful being who was Sasuke's older brother.

The cold-blooded and ruthless image of Uchiha Itachi lingered in his mind, and he couldn't help but start to worry about his father.

Perhaps, his father was also an extremely evil person like Uchiha Itachi? This possibility made Naruto shudder.

However, there was another voice quietly ringing in my heart: Maybe things are not that simple... But if not, why am I hated by everyone?

Is it just because the Nine-Tailed Fox is sealed in his body? Or is there a deeper reason behind this?

Also, why did my father hide the fact that he was the son of the Hokage?

If the villagers of Konoha Village all knew his true identity, would he have been able to avoid the endless bullying and ridicule when he was a child?

These questions were entangled in Naruto's mind like a tangled mess, making him more confused and more painful the more he thought about it.