Chapter 357: Prove Yourself

Chapter 357: Prove Yourself

"Ah!!! I've said it multiple times already, I'm really not sick! I haven't been hit by any genjutsu either! I truly come from another world!!"

Naruto's exasperated voice echoed through the Hokage's office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Naruto with pity.

The child had good strength, but who would have thought his mind would end up troubled like this?

Such a pity.

Hiruzen shook his head.

Seeing this, Naruto grabbed his own hair in frustration, becoming even more frantic.

"Ahhh!!! If none of you believe me, then I'll prove it with my actions!"

As soon as Naruto said this, the surrounding Anbu ninja immediately grew vigilant, ready to act at a moment's notice.

However, Naruto didn't do anything drastic. He remained standing in place and pointed directly at Hiruzen, shouting, "Grandpa Third! You always carry a crystal ball with you, not for anything important, but to spy on the bathhouse wo—"

Boom!

A fierce gust of wind erupted as Hiruzen Sarutobi dashed to Naruto at top speed, swiftly covering his mouth and silencing the rest of his sentence.

At the same time, other Konoha ninjas, who had arrived as reinforcements, entered the Hokage's office.

Cold sweat dripped down Hiruzen's back.

He glanced at Naruto, who was still mumbling incoherently, and then at the subordinates who had just arrived.

That was close!

His entire reputation had nearly been ruined.

"Kids say the darnedest things! Just harmless words of a child!" Hiruzen quickly explained to the newly arrived ninjas. After signaling Naruto with a look, he finally released his hand from Naruto's mouth.

Hiruzen was quite shocked that Naruto had revealed something so private, but now wasn't the time to inquire further.

He cleared his throat loudly, putting on a serious expression, and asked Naruto, "Naruto, do you have any other evidence to prove your claims?"

"Wasn't that enough proof just now?"

Naruto still wanted to continue, including bringing up how he had once defeated Grandpa Third with his Sexy Jutsu.

In fact, he was ready to demonstrate it on the spot to show how Grandpa Third's reaction would match exactly with his description.

However, seeing Hiruzen's eye twitch as if he was about to cover his mouth again, Naruto finally learned to read the room.

He scratched his head, realizing that if he couldn't talk about Grandpa Third, who else could he mention?

Naruto looked around the room.

All the Anbu ninjas were wearing masks, and he didn't recognize any of them.

But among the newly arrived ninjas, he spotted some familiar faces.

"Hey... Uncle Shikaku!" Naruto's eyes lit up as he pointed excitedly at Nara Shikaku, who was the first to arrive. "Haha, I'm really close with your son, Shikamaru."

Shikaku, who had already overheard some of Naruto's earlier shouting, stroked his chin. After glancing at Hiruzen, who was quietly observing, he smiled and said, "Son? I don't have any plans to have children right now. But... Shikamaru, huh? That sounds like a nice name."

"Does it?" Naruto, puzzled, turned his attention to the person standing next to Shikaku.

"Ah! Choji's dad! You're just as... strong and sturdy as Choji!"

"Is he talking about me?" Akimichi Choza asked in confusion.

Naruto continued eagerly, pointing to the next person.

"Hmm! Ino takes after her dad a lot! I just wonder if her fangirling is unique to her."

Upon hearing this, Yamanaka Inoichi gave Naruto a deep look.

The name "Ino" was a private decision between him and his wife for their future daughter. No one else knew about it.

If what this boy says is true...

As Naruto continued to greet more and more Konoha ninjas he recognized, confusion spread among the crowd.

"Long time no see, Sasuke's dad! You don't know Sasuke yet? He'll be your second son in the future. As for your first son, Itachi... uh, now's not the best time to talk about that."

"You must be Shino's dad, right? I think so?"

"Ah! Asuma-sensei! Haha! You've already grown that beard so early!"

"..."

"You... you're Orochimaru!!"

Suddenly, Naruto's gaze landed on someone else, and his expression immediately changed. Without thinking, he prepared to attack.

"Naruto!"

Hiruzen called out to stop him.

Standing on the periphery, Orochimaru, dressed in a Konoha jonin vest, folded his arms and watched Naruto with a smile full of interest. His familiar, raspy voice spoke: "It seems I'm quite famous in this other world of yours!"

"Of course!" Naruto glared at Orochimaru and said, "You're a traitor to Konoha! You attacked the village during the Chunin Exams and even killed Grandpa Third!"

Naruto's words made several people present instinctively glance at Orochimaru.

No one said anything, though.

Whether Naruto's words could be trusted was still up for debate.

The concept of another world was beyond their understanding.

However, a few individuals showed subtle changes in their expressions.

Hiruzen glanced at his former disciple before quickly averting his gaze.

Orochimaru, on the other hand, kept his smile and simply replied, "Interesting."

"Ah-hem!"

Hiruzen cleared his throat twice before addressing Naruto again. "Naruto, whether what you say is true or not, remember that the future is not set in stone."

"I understand, Grandpa Third."

Naruto, reminding himself that this wasn't the same Orochimaru from his world, calmed himself and nodded. There were bigger issues at hand.

Seeing that Naruto had recognized many Konoha ninjas and revealed details about the future, Hiruzen began to believe that Naruto wasn't lying. Moreover, the emotions Naruto showed toward him were sincere—something Hiruzen could discern with his many years of experience.

In that case...

Hiruzen's eyes flickered as he asked, "Naruto, you've introduced so many people. Now, tell us about yourself. Since you're an outstanding Konoha ninja in this other world, your parents must also be well-known, right?"

"My... parents?"

Naruto's voice lowered as he muttered to himself, his gaze slowly turning towards two individuals who had arrived not long ago.

Following Naruto's gaze, everyone present, including Hiruzen and Orochimaru, turned to look.

Then, they saw Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki, their faces showing expressions of surprise, understanding, confusion, and more.

At the same time, Minato and Kushina stood still, staring at Naruto.

Three pairs of eyes met.

Soon, Kushina's eyes reddened as she spoke with a trembling voice, "Minato, I think I see our future son."

Minato, whose pupils reflected Naruto's face that resembled his own, smiled brightly and said, "If our future son is this remarkable, that would be wonderful."

Naruto's eyes reddened as well.

This was his first time meeting his birth parents. Though hesitant, he slowly began walking toward them, step by step.