Naruto, starting with immortality, I'm going to buy up the ninja world!

Chapter 179 Hiruzen Sarutobi: I will make my own decision on this matter.

The owner of the barbecue restaurant was somewhat surprised to see Tetsuya protecting this kid like that.

However, he also offered some words of caution.

“Young Master Wu, I shouldn’t be interfering in your affairs, but I feel I should remind you of something: this is Konoha.”

Although the boss didn't say it very explicitly, it wasn't hard to understand what he meant.

He was reminding Tetsuya that although he was the young master of the Chiba Trading Company, even a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake. This was Konoha, the Hokage's territory, not the Chiba Trading Company's headquarters, nor the Land of Grass.

Naruto didn't understand what the boss meant, nor did he understand what was wrong with being in Konoha.

But Kushina understood. Over the years, she had been inside Naruto's body watching everything outside, and she had seen the Third Hokage's attitude towards Naruto change little by little.

She saw Naruto being ostracized by the children and discriminated against by the adults.

Seeing her son being beaten like this, she was really anxious, but what could she do? She was just a soul now, and couldn't even communicate with Naruto.

"Tch, so what? I know this is Konoha."

Tetsuya curled his lip indifferently, perfectly portraying the image of a spoiled brat.

"My father, Chiba Ryo, is the head of the Chiba Trading Company, and my grandfather is the daimyo of the Land of Grass. I am the only son of the Chiba family, and I will take over the Chiba Trading Company and become the daimyo of the Land of Grass in the future. If anyone has any questions, go talk to my father and grandfather."

Even if he's the Third Hokage, don't come arguing with me about your problems.

As he spoke, he reached out and ruffled Naruto's blond hair.

"Kid, have you made your choice yet? If you have, then have them serve the food."

Naruto sniffed and said.

"I want to eat everything on this."

"Goodness, you're really greedy."

Tetsuya laughed when he saw Naruto drooling so much he was practically drooling on the floor.

"Boss, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and serve the food!"

"Okay, please wait a moment, I'll be right there."

Seeing that Tetsuya's attitude was so firm, the boss didn't say anything more.

Anyway, there aren't many people in the world with a background as powerful as this young master's. Since the young master has spoken, he might as well do it. In the end, the Chiba Chamber of Commerce and the Chiba Daimyo will be there to back him up.

Soon, all sorts of marinated meats and side dishes were served in the private room, and a skilled chef personally grilled the meat for the two of them.

When the meat sizzled and smelled delicious on the grill, Naruto couldn't resist any longer.

"smell good!"

"Haha, look at you, you greedy cat. Don't be in such a hurry, these are all yours, no one will take them from you."

"Really? Thank you, big brother!"

The news that Tetsuya had taken Naruto out for barbecue quickly reached the Hokage's office.

"Lord Hokage, the young master of the Chiba family has taken Naruto Uzumaki to eat barbecue."

"Chiba Satoru, the young master of the Chiba family?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi had a pipe in his mouth, and wisps of white smoke billowed from it, obscuring his eyes and making it impossible to tell what he was thinking.

In reality, he was weighing the pros and cons at that moment. As the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Naruto was undoubtedly very important to Konoha.

As an outsider to the village, Chiba Satoru rashly approached the village's Jinchūriki, and logically, he should have been stopped.

But Chiba Satoru is no ordinary outsider; he is the grandson of Chiba Tetsuya, the grandson of the Daimyo of the Land of Grass. This is no ordinary identity, especially for Konoha at present.

The Nine-Tails' attack cost Konoha far too many elite ninjas. The current Konoha can be described as outwardly strong but inwardly weak, with few combat forces left to rely on.

Furthermore, after the Nine-Tails' rampage and the Fourth Hokage's sacrifice to regain power, those ninja clans were no longer as close to him as before; in fact, it could be said that they had become somewhat distant from him as the Hokage.

Let alone the fact that Chiba Satoru has the entire Land of Grass behind him, even if it were just the Chiba Merchant Guild, it wouldn't be someone to offend.

After all, the Chiba Merchant Guild now controls 80% of the trade in the ninja world. If they offend the Chiba Merchant Guild, Konoha might face restrictions on what they want to buy from outside.

"Lord Hokage, should we go and take Naruto Uzumaki away right now?"

Seeing that Hiruzen Sarutobi had not spoken for a long time, the ninja took the initiative to ask.

"No need, just let the two of them stay there."

In the end, Hiruzen Sarutobi made his decision.

Rather than taking Naruto away and causing Chiba Satoru to become dissatisfied with Konoha, which could affect the Chiba Merchant Guild and the Land of Grass's attitude towards Konoha in the future, it would be better to let Naruto and Chiba Satoru forge a deep bond. That way, when Chiba Satoru becomes the head of the Chiba Merchant Guild and the daimyo of the Land of Grass, they will be natural allies of Konoha. Why not do it?

"You can go down now. Have the others keep an eye on Naruto, but don't get too close, so as not to displease Chiba Satoru."

"Understood, Lord Hokage."

He responded and quickly retreated.

"Ah, Chiba Satoru, Chiba Tetsuya, I never thought that after so many years, the situation would develop like this."

Even Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had seen many storms, was somewhat moved, realizing that a small merchant from back then had actually become a daimyo of a country.

Moreover, it's surprising that he, as the Hokage, was able to influence some of his choices when facing problems simply by relying on business means, without relying on a powerful ninja force.

"Bang!"

Just as Hiruzen Sarutobi was pondering, the door to the Hokage's office was suddenly pushed open roughly.

"Monkey! What are you thinking! You actually allowed an outsider to get close to the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki! Do you know how big of a mistake you've made?!"

Upon hearing that familiar roar, Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned.

"Danzo, this is the Hokage's office. What kind of behavior is this, shouting like this? And can't you knock?"

"Hmph, don't try to change the subject. I'm asking you, why didn't you do anything about that kid from the Chiba family getting close to becoming the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!"

"I will make my own decision on this matter; you don't need to get involved."

"The Nine-Tails' matter concerns the entire Hidden Leaf Village, and I have to intervene. Do you know how much of an impact it would have if that kid spreads ideas detrimental to the Hidden Leaf Village to the Nine-Tails' Jinchūriki?!"

“Naruto is just a child, what can he remember? Besides, Chiba Satoru is just a playboy who likes to eat, drink, gamble and whore, how could he possibly spread ideas that are detrimental to Konoha?”

"You also know that he's a playboy who likes to eat, drink, gamble, and whore? Half of those words are from the Three Forbidden Rules of Ninjas."

Danzo Shimura slammed his hand on the table and said.

"Hiruzen, hand over the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki to me. Now is the time for him to be properly trained. Give him to me, and I guarantee I will train him into a qualified ninja."

"A qualified ninja? You want to train him to be a weapon, don't you? Enough, Danzo, I've said Naruto's affairs are none of your business!"

"Hiruzen! You'll regret this!"

"Enough, Danzo! I am the Hokage!"

"You! Humph!"

"Bang—!"

Danzo Shimura slammed the door and left.