Chapter 558: Warnings

Chapter 558: Warnings

Hiruzen asked, "Will Naruto be moving into your house?"

Fujin shook his head and answered, "No. He just feels that he might make friends more easily with the orphans. If there is no issue on your end, then he will move in only if he gets along well with them and will be living alongside them."

Hiruzen sighed internally, 'He makes a very strong case as usual. How will I come out looking good if I refuse Naruto the opportunity to make friends and get along with the ones who might not discriminate against him?'

Hiruzen asked, "Are you sure it'll be a good idea? Don't forget that Naruto is a Jinchuriki and hosts the Nine Tailed Beast. If he loses control, then the orphans and even you might be at risk."

Fujin raised an eyebrow and said, "If he is going to lose control, then he might as well lose control next to a rank S Fuinjutsu Grandmaster and a bunch of Anbu Trainees instead of in the middle of the city where civilians live."

For a second, Hiruzen was left speechless. He didn't expect to be countered so quickly and without a shred of mercy. Despite the shamelessness running through his veins, even Hiruzen couldn't help but feel embarrassed. Of course, it wasn't visible on his face.

In fact, even Fujin wondered, 'What happened to him today? Is he sick or did he fall on his head in the last 3 days? This is the first time I ever saw him say something so dumb'Updated from n0velbIn.(c)o/m

While Fujin loved messing with Hiruzen, it was generally because of how difficult Hiruzen made it to mess with him. As a result, he couldn't help but be surprised by the excuse Hiruzen was trying to use.

Hiruzen faked a cough and said, "Of course. I just wanted you to be aware. Even though Lord Fourth's seal is very secure, we should always take precautions."

Fujin just stared at Hiruzen, making it obvious that Hiruzen's half-assed attempt at covering up what he said wasn't working. Hiruzen added, "That said, while I don't have any issue, Naruto is the village's only Jinchuriki. So his safety is of utmost importance. In addition, other Council Members will need to be informed as well. I will give you the answer a few days later."

Fujin nodded and said, "Well, even though my compounds are on the outskirts of the village, safety shouldn't be a concern as I'll apply seals on the compounds soon. My compounds will become one of the safest places in the village. The Anbu can continue keeping an eye on him from the shadows. If needed, one of the underground bases in the compounds could be used as an Anbu base."

All the Kiri orphans that would be moving into his compounds were Anbu trainees. In addition, a few experienced Anbu would also be staying in his compounds to train those orphans. So it didn't make much of a difference to Fujin if a few more Anbu came in. Besides, even at such a close distance, no one would be able to spy inside his house.

Fujin continued, "As for the other council members, I don't see any reason why anyone would have an issue. Though if they do, just let me know."

Hiruzen was surprised. He asked, "Oh? What will you do?"

Fujin smiled and replied, "Why would I do anything? I'll just ask Naruto to prank their houses. The kid hasn't been pranking much since he graduated. Though..."

Kakashi looked at him and said, "Your main method of fighting is Shadow Clones. In a fight, you'll lose your stamina the quickest. It is even more important for you to improve your stamina."

Kakashi's words shut him up as well. However, it was what he said next that horrified them. Forming his usual eye smile, Kakashi said, "You three couldn't last your early morning training session. I hope you do better in your pre-afternoon training session which begins now."

Sakura immediately complained, "But sensei, we haven't eaten anything."

Naruto added, "Yes Sensei. We can't train on empty stomachs."

Kakashi maintained his eye smile and asked, "Do you think your enemies will give you lunch breaks in the middle of the war? We begin now. Also, if any of you fall asleep this time, I'll be waking you up with the Thousand Years of Death jutsu!"

All three Genins shivered on hearing that threat. None of them wanted to experience that. Not giving them any further break, Kakashi started the next round of training which continued until noon. All three got too tired at some point and couldn't continue the training, but no one dared to pass out and everyone kept a close eye on Kakashi.

At noon, the trio quickly ate the lunches they had packed. Not one second after they were done eating, Kakashi took them to the Hokage's office to accept a mission.

The exhausted kids unwillingly followed Kakashi in their half-dead states. Even Hiruzen was surprised when he saw them. He couldn't help but wonder, 'What did Kakashi do with them? And why are they so on guard?'

"Lord Hokage?"

Hearing Kakashi, Hiruzen said, "Madam Shijimi's cat has escaped again. Your mission is to catch and bring the cat back."

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