Chapter 434: Naruto: I am Uchiha Shirou [434]
Konoha.
Amidst the ruins, Konoha had begun to rebuild, but a stifling atmosphere still lingered over the village.
The destruction caused by the Akatsuki’s Rinnegan wielder, Nagato, was no longer seen as a major issue; at most, villagers grumbled that their Hokage didn’t keep his word, failed to uphold promises, and thus allowed the resurrected enemy to go on a rampage. But even that was secondary.
What truly weighed on everyone was the sudden appearance of powerful Otsutsuki enemies, who completely overpowered their Hokage. Afterward, when their Hokage returned, his appearance had changed drastically.
The Seventh Hokage of Konoha, the Child of Destiny of the ninja world—Uzumaki Naruto—was now a terrifying figure: dark red skin, a ghastly, demonic face, and a mouth full of fangs.
Countless Konoha villagers were secretly shocked and deeply unsettled.
He looked like nothing less than a demon. Some unpleasant rumors—or perhaps just inner fears—were beginning to grow.
Inside the Hokage’s Office.
"You brat! What is going on here? How long has it been, and the village still isn’t rebuilt?!"
Even with all her teeth gone and her steps unsteady, the stubborn old Koharu Utatane was still berating Naruto, who sat at the Hokage’s desk.
"Naruto, you’re the Hokage of Konoha. The village is huge, and this disaster was all caused by your carelessness. Do you think rebuilding Konoha is that easy?"