Chapter 219 Naruto gradually deviates from his path

"It takes two to tango. I should think more about my own problems?!"

After hearing this, Naruto's eyes widened. He didn't expect Black Zetsu to say such a thing. They are friends, so shouldn't he stand on his side?

Moreover, he had never done anything excessive since he was born, so why should he be looked down upon by the villagers?
I don't ask for any special treatment, I just want others to treat me as a normal person, why can't that be possible?

For a moment, Naruto felt a strong sense of dissatisfaction in his heart and his fists began to clench.

But both Grandpa Hokage and Grandpa Kuro, who were kind to him, said so. Maybe there really was something wrong with him. He shouldn't have left home without permission and shouldn't have appeared on the street and affected other people's moods.

Naruto loosened his clenched fists, tried to keep smiling, and said to Black Zetsu: "Grandpa Black, what do you think I should do to gain recognition from others?"

Black Zetsu looked Naruto in the eyes and said, "It has been hundreds of years since my time. I don't know exactly what to do, but you can ask your Hokage grandfather. He should know what to do."

"Can I ask Grandpa Hokage?"

Naruto took Black Zetsu's words to heart and continued wandering in the riverside forest.

……

When the Third Hokage arrived again, Naruto curiously said to him, "Grandpa Hokage, what do you think I need to do to make everyone in the village recognize me?"

Hearing this, the Third Hokage smiled, patted Naruto's head, and sent someone to the library to get some books.

There were a few large gold-plated characters written on the thick book, titled "Will of Fire".

After handing the Will of Fire to Naruto, the Third Hokage smiled and said: "It is very simple to gain the recognition of the villagers. You just need to read this book and then strictly follow the instructions above."

"Everyone in the village is a good person. If you treat them sincerely, they will treat you sincerely in return."

Naruto nodded as if he understood: "Grandpa Hokage, I will definitely read this book carefully, because I really want to be recognized by everyone and make friends with them."

Seeing this scene, the Third Hokage smiled happily in his heart.

Naruto is so kind that he will definitely be recognized by others in the future and become the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki to protect the village. As for whether the Will of Fire is effective, he, as the Hokage, is not sure.

After the Third Hokage left, Naruto couldn't wait to open the Will of Fire and began to read it carefully.

Black Zetsu also became interested and leaned over Naruto's shoulder to read the contents together. After reading for a few seconds, Black Zetsu rolled his eyes.

Isn't this what the Ninja Clan used back then?

The Six Paths Sage also liked to play this trick and distributed chakra to everyone in the Ninja Clan. At that time, the Ninja Clan was an organization dedicated to helping everyone.

As a result, less than a few decades after the death of the Six Paths Sage, the ninja world began to fall apart along family lines.

If it weren't for the sudden appearance of Hashirama Senju decades ago, the number of countries in the ninja world would have increased at least tenfold.

However, this is also part of his and Bai Ye's plan.

Using the most demanding methods to demand Naruto, Naruto finally couldn't stand the constraints of the ninja village and eventually turned against the Konoha ninja village. "Where the leaves are flying, the fire will also be extinguished!"

After seeing these words on the Will of Fire, Naruto couldn't help but recite them, and then said to Black Zetsu: "Grandpa Black, what do you mean by this sentence? I don't quite understand the meaning of it."

Black Zetsu glanced at Naruto, then said expressionlessly:
"The meaning is very simple, that is, the older generation will protect the younger generation. Even if they encounter danger, they are the ones who run over and sacrifice themselves, leaving hope to the next generation."

Naruto smiled innocently: "I understand, what it means is that if I am in danger, Grandpa Hokage and Grandpa Kuro will sacrifice themselves to protect me, right?"

Black Zetsu showed a surprised expression. Why did this sentence sound like Bai Ye's?

No, why should I risk my life to protect a young boy like you? Please, we really don’t know each other. I just want to use you.

After complaining in his heart, Black Zetsu said helplessly: "I don't have such awareness, but your Hokage grandfather must have such awareness. In order to protect the new generation of the village, he will definitely sacrifice himself."

"I also think that Grandpa Hokage would do this..."

Naruto nodded, then showed a puzzled look, and said to Black Zetsu: "But, Grandpa Black, do you have any problem with Grandpa Hokage? I always feel that your tone is a little bit wrong."

Seeing that his thoughts were seen through by the little brat, Black Zetsu's face darkened:
"You heard me wrong. I am ashamed of myself. After reading the contents of the Will of Fire, I feel that my mind has undergone an evolution."

Naruto insisted: "I still feel something is wrong, are you lying to me?"

Black Zetsu waved his hands repeatedly: "Don't think too much, little brat. Even if I would lie to you, would your Hokage grandfather lie to you? Just do as it says, and don't always disturb my rest."

"I understand. I will just read quietly now."

After spending a week, Naruto finally finished reading the Will of Fire. After reading the above cases and the annotations of successive Hokage on the Will of Fire, Naruto felt that he had been sublimated.

Next, it is the practice of the will of fire.

With a heroic mindset and determination to move forward, Naruto boldly stepped out of his home, already imagining in his mind the scene of himself gaining the recognition of the villagers and then becoming the Hokage.

However, Naruto encountered a great setback not long after leaving home.

After hitting a wall several times in a row, Naruto went home and lay on the bed, looking at the kunai pendant and said: "Grandpa Hei, they don't need my help, let me get out of here quickly and don't disturb their business."

Looking at Naruto who had suffered a setback, Black Zetsu held his forehead and then said:
"Could it be that there is something wrong with your communication method? Or are you not sincere enough? The Will of Fire will not lie to you, and your Hokage grandfather will not lie to you either."

"If these methods are really problematic, your Hokage grandfather would not have become Hokage."

"Grandpa Hei, you are right. I can't give up just because of a small setback..."

After saying that, Naruto regained his courage, left the house, and continued to go to the streets to help those in need.

After Naruto left, Black Zetsu took advantage of the time when the Anbu were away and hurriedly wrote a letter and asked White Zetsu to deliver it to the Akatsuki organization.

Everything is going smoothly with Naruto's training plan, but the key issues still need to be addressed by Bai Ye.

(End of this chapter)