Chapter 232: Demonstration of Power

Chapter 232: Demonstration of Power

While the council was amazedly digesting the shocking information about tsutsuki, Naruto calmly walked to his place, exchanged glances with the flirty Shizune and sat down, restraining the urge to throw his feet on the table.

- It's almost time. I got a little pissed off, but I think now you understand the reason. The bastard sat under our noses and constantly leaked information.

Everyone continued to listen in silence ...

Naruto looked around the room with a calm gaze and squinted derisively.

- In the residence, the barrier is still only in my office, and this one does not need to be protected, as I understand it? - he snorted: - What century are we in? How long has the barrier around the village been changing? I can understand why there are those who think that shinobi are obsolete. After all, none of us develops! Hmm, that foolish Katasuke's Ninja Science Weapon is most likely our enemies too. It is worth emphasizing that they also have modified humans whose strength surpasses most of those present. Have they trained and gone through hundreds of battles like us? Nothing like this! Now think, what are our chances?

The Hokage glanced over the faces of those present and said gravely:

- We have big problems. The enemy is strong, and you stayed at the previous level, right? Well ... - he waved his hand and leaned back in his chair:

- Ask your questions. I have already touched upon one of the most important topics of the meeting, if not the most important one. You probably have something to ask.

Katasuke became an excuse, Ao's personality was just an excuse. Naruto skillfully manipulated opportunities, people, and information to his advantage. It all started with a simple reprimand, oppression of subordinates and even behavior unusual for him, but he covered all this with a simple and effective word - tsutsuki. With this, he solved several problems at once, the reason for his actions and changes in personality, bitterness, as well as, most importantly, the upcoming changes in politics and ideology in the village.

The deed is done, the Hokage was only waiting for the revealed weaknesses, which would not be so difficult to find out from simple questions from subordinates. Once they start asking and raising the subject of tsutsuki's danger, they will personally allow him to control them, and he will be able to pressure their fears and concerns. The more this topic resonates, the easier it will be to get people to play by its rules. The desire to rely on someone, to shift responsibility, this is what everything will eventually come to. People's faith and hopes will be another weapon of influence in the upcoming game.

And, as expected, Kakashi was the first to accept all the information received with a cool head. Even he could not ignore the most important question, without which there was no point in the continuation:

- Mokuton! Tsunade let out a startled breath, "Where ... How could you, Naruto ?!"

- The Hokage has its own secrets, - with a slight grin, he calmly dispelled the clone and added: - I gained the powers of all the elements and wood, including.

The next row of seals turned into an icy stream, instantly enveloping the entire wood table. It even started to snow in the hall, and the temperature instantly dropped below zero.

Ice Release!

At that time, everything was going well, according to a verified scenario, but just then, a familiar threatening tone sounded in Naruto's head:

- Hey, what are you doing ?! Are you going to show these fools your entire arsenal?

- Don't be ridiculous, - the Hokage's answer contained a playful mockery: - You are all my arsenal!

- Pha! Do not make me laugh! - Kurama was amused: - Mokuton is no longer a joke, it was not necessary for them ...

"No," Naruto interrupted, "It's all for this." Any manifestation of the power of the First is for them as a sign, I already respect it, and this will bring even more benefit. As you and I chat, they slowly realize who their only hope is. This whole show is just to get them to focus on my goal. If this is not done, they will start to get in the way. I must show that I am not only strong, but ready to use this power even against them.

- This is true? The fox frowned. "Are you ready?"

"Anytime," Naruto nodded curtly. "It's necessary now." A new era needs a push, a kind of enemy to fall prey to, as well as a skillful and cold-blooded leader who can lead his people into battle. Of course, tsutsuki will only work against these old people, against other groups of people I will use something else. Each has its own enemy and need. Should we turn a disease into a disaster, or ... It doesn't matter, though. First, I'll go into the manual. Just look further ...

Respect and reverence were what he wanted. He already possessed this, now, you need to raise these qualities to a new level. Demonstrating strength is just the first step. The death of Momoshiki, that's what he really expected!