Chapter 285 Naruto and Sasuke's New Life

"Surrender? How can we just give up like this! We can't let everyone's sacrifice be in vain!" Naruto clenched his fists angrily, tears and anger flashing in his eyes. His body was shaking with anger, and his eyes were staring straight at Gaara.

Sasuke looked at Gaara coldly, his eyes full of reluctance and disdain, "Gaara, what do you mean by this?"

Haruno Sakura was concentrating on bandaging Sasuke, but she would glance at Gaara from time to time, her face full of confusion and nervousness.

Gaara took a deep breath and said calmly, "Uzumaki Naruto, Uchiha Sasuke, we are now citizens of the same country. Konoha and the Sand Village, as well as some other countries, will soon be unified under a new country."

Naruto was stunned when he heard this, and then his face was full of astonishment, "What? This is impossible!"

Sasuke's eyes flashed with shock, but he quickly regained his composure, "Are you telling the truth?"

Gaara nodded and continued, "Yes, this is the new order. We are no longer enemies, but compatriots."

Nara Shikamaru frowned and whispered to himself, "A new country? What the hell is going on?"

Akimichi Choji and Yamanaka Ino looked at each other, their faces full of disbelief and anxiety.

Aburame Shino pushed up her glasses and calmly analyzed, "It seems we need to re-evaluate the current situation."

Inuzuka Kiba gritted his teeth in anger and cursed under his breath, "Damn it, what the hell is going on!"

There was a trace of confusion and bewilderment in Tenten's eyes. She turned to look at Naruto and asked in a low voice, "Naruto, what should we do?"

Uzumaki Naruto clenched his fists, tears finally flowing down his eyes. He took a deep breath, trying to calm down, turned to look at Gaara, and said firmly, "No matter what, I will not give up protecting you all!"

Gaara's eyes revealed a hint of mixed emotions, and he said slowly, "Naruto, I hope you can adapt to the new order. Only by uniting together can we truly protect the people we cherish."

Uzumaki Naruto raised his head, looked at Gaara firmly, and nodded, "I understand. No matter what the future holds, I will fight for the future of Konoha."

These words were like a ray of light, illuminating everyone's hearts. Although their hearts were still filled with confusion and anxiety, Uzumaki Naruto's determination allowed them to rekindle the flame of hope.

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The next morning, just after dawn, Nara Shikamaru walked out of the temporary resting place with a trace of fatigue and confusion. He looked at the dilapidated village, feeling powerless. Suddenly, he saw a familiar figure - his father Nara Shikaku.

"Father, why are you here?" There was a hint of surprise in Nara Shikamaru's voice.

Nara Shikaku smiled and walked forward to pat his son's shoulder, "Shikamaru, I'm here to take you home."

Shikamaru felt warm in his heart, but he soon realized that his father's arrival was not just to pick them up. Naruto and the others also came out one after another, and when they saw Nara Shikaku, they showed expressions of surprise and confusion on their faces.

After introduction.

"Nara...Senior, what is the current situation in Konoha?" Uzumaki Naruto spoke first, his eyes full of anxiety and uneasiness.

Nara Shikaku's eyes became deep. He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Konoha Village has completely surrendered. The enemy's strength is far beyond our expectations. Now, we must face a new order."

This sentence made everyone feel heavy. Naruto frowned and clenched his fists, "We can't just accept this! We must resist!"

"Resist?" Nara Shikaku shook his head slightly, his eyes revealing a hint of mixed emotions, "Naruto, sometimes, it is more meaningful to accept reality than to resist blindly. The current Konoha Village needs to be rebuilt and needs new leaders."

Uchiha Sasuke looked at Nara Shikaku coldly, his voice low and firm, "The new leader? Who is it?"

Nara Shikaku looked at Sasuke with a solemn look in his eyes, "The current situation is very complicated. We must choose someone who can lead Konoha out of the predicament. The new Kage will be appointed by the Umbrella Corporation."

When these words came out, everyone was shocked. Inuzuka Kiba said angrily, "What is this? The Kage of our Konoha is actually appointed by the invaders?"

Aburame Shino pushed up her glasses and analyzed calmly, "Maybe this is one of their plans, to completely control Konoha."

Nara Shikaku took a deep breath and said, "We have no choice. At this stage we can only accept the reality and gradually restore order and peace in the village."

Yamanaka Ino frowned, "Shikaku-senpai, what should we do? Just follow the orders of the invaders?"

Nara Shikaku's eyes were firm, "We must remain calm, adapt to the new environment, and look for opportunities. The future of Konoha is still in our hands."

Akimichi Choji nodded, though his face was filled with worry, "Uncle Shikaku is right, we must survive first before we can talk about the future."

Nara Shikaku continued, "I will take you back to your respective ninja clans and restore order. Sasuke, since you are the only survivor of the Uchiha clan, we will arrange a new place for you to live."

Sasuke nodded slightly, but his heart was surging. His eyes were sharp, and he had his own plan in mind. He wanted to use the power of these invaders to become stronger and avenge himself. He wanted to kill Uchiha Itachi, the brother who destroyed everything for him.

Uzumaki Naruto had been watching Sasuke and noticed his inner changes. The two looked at each other, as if there was a silent communication between them. Naruto secretly decided in his heart that no matter what Sasuke chose, he would stand by his side.

Nara Shikaku continued to make arrangements, "Naruto, you will also live with Sasuke so that you can take care of each other. As for the others, I will make arrangements one by one so that you can return to your own families."

Shikamaru felt vaguely in his heart that there was something more or less awkward in his father's words today, as if he had said certain things deliberately.

Naruto nodded. Although he felt a little uneasy, he believed in Shikaku's arrangement. He turned to look at Sasuke and said firmly, "Sasuke, no matter what happens, I will be with you."

As for Sasuke, a hint of mixed emotions flashed across his eyes, but was quickly replaced by calmness and determination, and he nodded slightly, "I know, Naruto."

Sakura Haruno said softly, "We must unite to face future challenges." After experiencing the war, Sakura Haruno's face showed a hint of capability.

Tenten, Kiba Inuzuka, Shino Aburame, Shikamaru Nara, Choji Akimichi and Ino Yamanaka also nodded to show their support and understanding. They all knew that the future of Konoha required everyone's efforts and perseverance.

Nara Shikaku led everyone to slowly leave and head towards their respective ninja clans' settlements. Each step was heavy and firm, as they knew that the road ahead was full of unknowns and challenges, but as long as there was hope in their hearts, they would continue to move forward.

On the way back, Naruto and Sasuke walked together, and the silence between them was full of tacit understanding. Sasuke had made up his mind that he would use this opportunity to become stronger. And Naruto also decided that no matter what Sasuke chose, he would support him and accompany him to face the challenges in the future.

When they arrived at their new residence, Sasuke looked up at the sky and swore silently in his heart, "Uchiha Itachi, I will make you pay the price." His eyes flashed with determination and hatred. Although the road ahead was difficult, he was ready.

Uzumaki Naruto clenched his fists, his heart filled with unyielding fighting spirit. He knew that the reconstruction of Konoha required the efforts of everyone, and he would also fight for the future of Konoha. He and Sasuke looked at each other, and their determination and faith reached an unprecedented height at this moment.

Nara Shikaku looked at the young ninjas in front of him, and his heart was filled with mixed emotions. He knew that the future of Konoha would be created and protected by these young people. And all he could do was to strive for a stable environment for them so that they could thrive in this new world.

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After saying goodbye to the others, Naruto and Sasuke walked into the house they were assigned. As soon as they entered the door, they saw an unfamiliar man. He was wearing a black uniform and looked relaxed, as if he was in full control of the situation.

"Hello, I'm Nathan Hawke. I'm the main fighter this time." The man introduced himself in a calm tone.

Hearing this name, Naruto immediately became furious. He rushed forward, condensed a Rasengan in his hand, and attacked Nathan Hawke. However, Nathan Hawke just raised his hand lightly and pressed down Naruto's Rasengan, causing it to dissipate in the air. This scene shocked Naruto and Sasuke.

"Why...why did you invade Konoha?" Naruto roared angrily, his voice revealing endless anger and questioning.

Nathan Hawke still maintained a leisurely attitude and said softly, "I am not targeting Konoha, I am only targeting the top leaders of Konoha."

Naruto's eyes were filled with anger, "Grandpa Sandaime, how are Sensei Jiraiya and the others?"

Nathan Hawke looked at Naruto, suddenly changed the subject, and asked, "Naruto, why don't you ask about your father or mother?"

This sentence made Naruto stunned for a moment, his mind went blank, "My father, mother?"

Sasuke felt the strength of Nathan Hawke and thought to himself that maybe this man could teach him and help him become stronger. The idea of ​​revenge became stronger in his heart.

Nathan Hawke continued, "Naruto, you are the son of the Fourth Hokage."

This sentence was like a bolt from the blue, causing Naruto and Sasuke to open their eyes wide with shock on their faces.

"Really?" Naruto asked nervously, his eyes full of anticipation and anxiety.

Nathan Hawke nodded affirmatively, "Yes, your father is the Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze."

Naruto and Sasuke had different expressions, Naruto was full of confusion, while Sasuke was more focused, trying to understand the deeper meaning.

Nathan Hawke continued, "Naruto, have you ever thought about why Konohamaru has always had a jonin teacher to guide him since he was a child, but you, as the son of the Fourth Hokage, don't have one? Why, even though the top leaders of Konoha know your identity, they don't tell the villagers that you are the son of a hero, but the son of a demon fox?"

When Sasuke heard this, many thoughts flashed through his mind, as if he had grasped something key, but it was still vague. Naruto seemed even more confused and uncertain.

Naruto's voice became deep, but he still defended the Sandaime Hokage, "Grandpa Sandaime, they... must have their reasons."

Nathan Hawke sneered, "Reason? Or are they just using you to maintain their rule? You are just a pawn in their hands."

Naruto's heart was filled with confusion and pain. He didn't want to believe what Nathan Hawke said, but doubts in his heart surged like a tide.

"I need time to think..." Naruto whispered, a hint of confusion in his eyes.

Nathan Hawke looked at them and smiled. "Of course, you have plenty of time. In the future, you will see more of the truth."

"However, you also need to pay attention to your cultural studies."

"Cultural studies???" Naruto looked confused.