One Dragon Tail Kick will shatter your Susanoo dream!

Don't ask why we left three people behind. Shimura Danzo is now the 9527th of Kusagakure. Leaving some talented people behind and using Konoha's money to train them is also spending money on our own people!

With Kusanagi and the others returning to the village, not to mention Naruto regaining his mother's love, this battle also turned the previously impetuous Karin and the others from their arrogant mentality, making them more composed!

On the Kusagakure side, under the persuasion of Obito Uchiha and Rin, Kushina and Naruto Uzumaki also chose to officially join. Naruto, who initially had many bonds with Konoha, was very reluctant.

Ultimately, under the influence of Red Hot Chili Pepper and the power of love, he temporarily accepted his new home. However, he stubbornly refused to take off the Konoha headband on his forehead. Kusanagi didn't care, since as long as he was in Kusagakure, he would eventually be one of them!

Life in Kusagakure was getting better and better, and everyone was happy. However, things were not so good in Konoha. A group of small and medium-sized ninja clans blocked the gate of Shimura Danzo and cried out for him to return the money!

Then, at the Shimura clan's territory, Shimura Danzo, who was actually a Root ninja in disguise, was at the Hokage Building meeting with the other high-ranking officials.

"Danzo, you've really brought disaster to Konoha this time!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was heartbroken and felt a tightness in his chest. He even stopped smoking and glared angrily at his friend.

"You promised it would be absolutely reliable. Explain why the Daimyo of the Land of Waves publicly accused you of sending ninjas to control their wealthy merchant Gato and a group of nobles!"

"Danzo, do you know that the Daimyo of the Land of Fire has sent an envoy these past few days to hold you accountable!"

Danzo Shimura spread his hands, showing no sign of weakness.

"It's all the fault of the Konoha rogue ninjas. I have never sent any Root ninjas. As for controlling the Daimyo of the Land of Waves, I don't understand and don't want to know!"

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu simply stared quietly at Shimura Danzo before asking him seriously after a long while.

"We can ignore what happens in the Land of Waves, but Danzo, you have to give us an explanation for the money everyone invested!"

"Yes, that's right, Danzo, you must give us an explanation!"

Having anticipated this, Shimura Danzo immediately broke into a smug smile, then pulled out several envelopes from his chest.

"Fortunately, I made two preparations. This is the investment fund I've raised. There's still a portion that I haven't given to Kado yet. You can handle it as you see fit!"

"Should we use these outstanding payments to pay off our own family first, or prioritize repaying the various ninja clans that invested..."

Seeing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, stuffed the thickest envelope into his sleeve, and shook his head with a wry smile.

"Investment always carries risks, and Danzo never said he would definitely make money."

"Yes, that's right, Hiruzen is right!"

"I agree!"

Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado retrieved the envelope and glanced at it. Although they had only recovered half of their investment, it was better than losing everything. Hiruzen Sarutobi even had the illusion that he had found money on the street...

Danzo Shimura's lips curled into a sly smile. As long as he could shut his friend up, he would at most be exempted from punishment for a few days and would still be a high-ranking official. The Konoha high-ranking officials who chose not to pursue the matter would inevitably create a greater rift between themselves and the other ninja clans!

Hiruzen Sarutobi waved for Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado to leave, and after his two friends left, he immediately slammed his fist on the desk.

"Danzo, what do you mean by this?!"

"Buy me?"

Danzo Shimura moved a few steps and found a stool to sit down.

"Hiruzen, this is a kind gesture. I've even given you my share, including that of my own clan. If the Sarutobi clan hadn't suffered heavy losses in recent years, I wouldn't have given it to you!"

The thick stack of banknotes in Hiruzen Sarutobi's envelope was even more than his original investment, because the Sarutobi clan didn't have much savings when they invested, due to Obito Uchiha's daily looting.

So, unlike other ninja clans, he didn't invest heavily, but only made a symbolic investment. As a result, the envelope that Shimura Danzo handed him contained three times his own investment, which led to the current situation.

"No need for formalities, Danzo, what do you want... or rather, what do you want to do?"

Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's kind inquiry, Danzo Shimura immediately knew that everything was in the bag and began to cry.

"The root damage is severe, Hiruzen!"

"Let's get down to business. Where did you learn this crying, tantrum, and threatening suicide act from?!"

"Ahem, I want to expand the staff at the root, and we need to fill the gaps in talent. I also need researchers. You understand, to develop wood leaf products, we can't do without these!"

After listening, Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent for a moment before speaking solemnly.

"I'll find a way to get you a full complement of research personnel. As for the staffing, I can expand it by two more classes. As for the so-called talents, Danzo, you're not allowed to harass the Ino-Shika-Cho clan or other secret ninja clans anymore!"

"Hiruzen, it was all for Konoha!"

"I am the Hokage!!!"

"Hmph! ╯^╰!"

Danzo Shimura nodded angrily and then prepared to leave, but just as he was about to step out the door, Hiruzen Sarutobi called him back.

"Danzo..."

"when?"

"We'll handle all the salary and subsidies for the newly expanded classes ourselves..."

"Hmph, acting like you gave it to me!"

"Danzo..."

"when?"

"Try to visit other places when you have time. Besides the Ino-Shika-Cho clan, the other ninja clans are doing quite well lately..."

Danzo Shimura's lips curled up slightly, then he nodded arrogantly.

"Understood!"

With Shimura Danzo gone, Sarutobi Hiruzen seemed to have been drained of all his energy, slumping into a chair, staring blankly at the ceiling, muttering to himself.

"The village's new generation hasn't matured yet, so we can only persevere a little longer until then..."

In the luxurious residential area of ​​Kusagakure, a violent argument suddenly erupted inside a two-story building.

"Naruto, you're trying to run away again, aren't you!"

"Let me go back, you red-haired woman!"

Kushina's long hair fluttered wildly behind her, and the rice spoon in her hand made a cracking sound as she gripped it.

Upon seeing this, Naruto immediately lowered his head and appeared in the consciousness space in the blink of an eye, pleading for help from the Nine-Tails, who was lazily playing with its tail.

"You stinky fox, come help us fight!"

As Kurama cleaned its unruly fur, it shuddered. Now that it was no longer bound by the seal, it could lend its chakra to Naruto at any time.

However, the Nine-Tails, known for its fiery temper, firmly shook its head and controlled the tailed beast's chakra, while also kicking Naruto out of his consciousness.

Just kidding. Putting aside the fact that its malicious chakra had already been recycled by Kushina, just thinking about the feeling of being whipped by heavy chains made Kurama shake its head, lie down, and close its eyes. Sleeping was more suitable for it...

Kushina, who was chasing after Naruto Uzumaki, suddenly stopped. With her equally keen senses, she noticed a familiar chakra approaching her house.