Chapter 202 Jinchūriki, I'll Protect You

Naruto looked at the two people walking back into the house, and the corners of his mouth slowly rose, revealing a faint smile. In his heart, he couldn't help but secretly sigh that these two people are indeed men who value friendship. You know, they have only known each other for a short day or two.

In this short time together, Naruto was particularly moved by Han's actions. Han chose to trust him, a ninja from another village, without hesitation, and even decided to share the five-tailed chakra with him. This is not a decision that can be made casually. The chakra of the tailed beasts is of great significance to the ninja village. It is a powerful force to protect the village and an extremely precious resource. Han's trust in him is undoubtedly as precious as a spring in the desert.

As for Lao Zi, Naruto thought of every little bit of his time with him. At first, Lao Zi was very resistant to him obtaining the Four-Tails Chakra. After all, the Four-Tails Chakra is also a part of Lao Zi's own power, and it is natural for him to be on guard. However, just after a conversation over a drink, things took an unexpected turn. In the process of Naruto wanting to obtain the Five-Tails Chakra, Lao Zi gave him a lot of help. This help is not just verbal support or simple assistance, but a recognition of him from the bottom of his heart. This recognition is like a warm spring breeze, which has given Naruto great help on the road of exploring the power of the tailed beasts. Naruto knows very well that in this ninja world full of variables and dangers, how lucky he is to be able to gain such friendship so quickly. This is something more precious than any ninjutsu and power.

Thinking of this, Naruto's eyes froze, and his thoughts were like a wild horse that had broken free from its reins. In an instant, he recalled Fu. Fu's cheerful smile and straightforward personality seemed to be right in front of him.

Han, Lao Zi and Fu, these people have undoubtedly established invaluable friendships for Naruto now. In this ninja world full of fighting and conspiracy, this kind of friendship is like a little starlight in the dark, warm and bright.

Two years later, the Akatsuki organization will do its best to capture the tailed beasts. Naruto knows this very well. The Akatsuki is like a hungry wolf hiding in the dark, always coveting the powerful power of the tailed beasts. Two years later, they will inevitably launch a full-scale hunting operation against the tailed beasts.

Now that he had seen through their plan, Naruto's eyes became extremely firm, and he made up his mind secretly: "I will protect these human sacrifices! No matter what, I will not let the Akatsuki organization hurt them. They are not only containers of the tailed beasts, but also my friends and an indispensable part of this ninja world. I will stand in front of them, like a solid barrier, to resist the conspiracies and attacks of the Akatsuki organization." Naruto clenched his hands into fists unconsciously, and a firm chakra fluctuation seemed to be faintly rising around his body, as if declaring his determination to the world.

Two days later, Naruto stood in front of the cabin. Lao Zi and Han stood side by side, both with a hint of reluctance in their eyes. Lao Zi was the first to break the silence. He frowned slightly and asked with concern in his voice: "Naruto, are you really leaving?"

Han also looked at Naruto and nodded slightly, indicating that he had the same question. In the past two days, the three of them got along very well, drinking together, quarreling together, and unknowingly established a deep friendship. Now that Naruto was leaving suddenly, they all found it difficult to accept.

Naruto looked at them with a warm and resolute smile on his face, "Yes, uncles. I have to go now. I still have a lot of things to do. But don't worry, I will come back to visit you often."

Lao Zi sighed, walked up and patted Naruto on the shoulder: "Naruto, you are always so energetic. Since you have made up your mind, it is difficult for us to stop you. But you must remember to be careful outside."

Han followed suit, "Yes, Naruto. If you ever run into any danger, come back to us. You're always welcome here."

Naruto felt a warm feeling in his heart, he looked at Lao Zi and Han gratefully: "Thank you, uncles. I will be careful, you should also take care of yourselves."

Then, Naruto's expression became serious. His eyes, which originally had a gentle smile, were now solemn, like the dark clouds before a storm. He took a deep breath, looked at Lao Zi and Han with a firm gaze, and continued solemnly: "Uncles, before you leave, there is one very important thing that I must seriously and sternly advise you. Not long ago, I collected some information. Two years later, there is a mysterious organization called 'Akatsuki'. They are about to launch a large-scale operation in the entire ninja world - to comprehensively collect Jinchūriki. The members of this organization are all very powerful. They usually work in groups of two, wearing black-bottomed red cloud imperial robes. Uncles, once you encounter such a group, you must be extremely alert and cautious. Try to avoid them if you can, and don't act impulsively."

When Lao Zi heard this, a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes, and he asked: "Naruto, what is the purpose of this Akatsuki organization?"

Naruto shook his head and did not continue. Since he had chosen to preserve the Jinchūriki, he would not let the things in the original story happen again two years later. Apart from the necessary warnings, he did not say anything more: "Uncle Zi, Uncle Han. Take care."

After saying that, Naruto turned around and walked towards the distance firmly. Lao Zi and Han stood in front of the wooden house, looking at Naruto's back for a long time, until his figure disappeared at the end of their sight.

In a certain inn in Iwagakure Village, Kimimaro was sitting cross-legged quietly, practicing the Phantom Spirit Technique. He seemed to be surrounded by a layer of tranquility, and he was completely immersed in the state of practice.

Suddenly, a figure appeared in front of him without any warning. The weak airflow brought by the figure gently blew Kimimaro's white hair.

Kimimaro slowly opened his eyes, and there was not much emotion in his narrow eyes. When he saw that the person coming was Naruto, he just glanced at him indifferently and closed his eyes again, as if Naruto was just an insignificant passerby.

When Naruto saw Kimimaro's look, he couldn't help but twitching his lips slightly, and immediately complained: "You guy, I've been missing for several days! Don't you care about my life or death at all? I might have experienced all kinds of dangers outside and almost died, but you continue to practice as if nothing happened." As Naruto spoke, he crossed his arms across his chest with obvious dissatisfaction on his face.