Naruto: After Seclusion Becoming Naruto Grandfather

There are some things you just can't avoid.

The Nara clan is deeply rooted in Konoha. As long as they remain part of the village, there are responsibilities they cannot escape.

Nara Shikaku stood calmly, his expression steady but serious. "Jiraiya, my duty is to protect the daimyo and maintain the stability of Konoha."

He didn't elaborate further. Some truths didn't need explaining; they were simply understood. Yet, it was clear that Jiraiya hadn't fully broken free from his rigid way of thinking.

Meanwhile, the Inuzuka clan had been mobilized. Their mission: intercept Naruto, hinder his advance, and buy time for Konoha to establish contact with the Akatsuki organization.

Naruto was growing increasingly frustrated. No matter how careful he was, it seemed like someone was always on his trail.

"What's going on? Why do they always find me so easily?"

Once again, Naruto found himself evading a group of Konoha shinobi, his mind clouded with confusion. His movements, once calculated and elusive, now seemed predictable. The pursuers weren't trying to fight him directly anymore—they were restricting his movements, closing in and confining him to a specific range.

"This isn't right. They're not trying to stop me outright. They're just stalling."

Naruto's sharp instincts told him something bigger was at play. He clenched his fists, determination blazing in his eyes.

"No, I can't waste any more time. I need to reach the Land of Fire Daimyo Mansion before it's too late. I won't let them derail me."

With his resolve strengthened, Naruto burst out of his hiding place.

Outside, several shadowy figures patrolled the area, their eyes scanning for any sign of him. Naruto's sudden emergence startled them, but they recovered quickly.

"There he is! Don't let him get away!" one of them shouted.

Within seconds, a barrage of ninjutsu and ninja tools was unleashed in Naruto's direction.

Six tails of chakra materialized behind him, swaying ominously. A surge of power coursed through his body, and Naruto felt like he had entered a new state of being. The past days of constant skirmishes and near-escapes had helped him stabilize this form. Now, his strength was far more terrifying than before.

"Fine," Naruto muttered coldly. "If they want to push me, I won't hold back anymore."

His expression hardened, his resolve unwavering. Naruto had initially hoped to one day merge Konoha into his vision of a new, unified village. But the relentless attacks from Konoha's forces showed that they had no intention of working with him.

"Rasengan!"

Naruto charged at the shinobi, his Rasengan blazing with overwhelming energy. He slammed it into the nearest group of attackers, the spiraling chakra obliterating everything in its path.

The sheer force of the attack left nothing behind but devastation. The air was thick with the aftermath of his power, and Naruto himself stood momentarily stunned.

"I didn't realize… the Rasengan could be this strong now," he murmured, his eyes wide as he looked at the destruction he had caused.

The ninjas were paralyzed with fear, their confidence shattered. Taking advantage of the chaos, Naruto quickly vanished into the forest.

After circling back to the area and ensuring he hadn't been followed, Naruto found a secluded spot to rest. His mind raced with questions. The enemy had been far too effective at tracking him lately, and he needed to uncover how they were doing it.

He didn't have to wait long. Moments later, the faint sound of footsteps reached his ears. Someone was approaching.

Naruto concealed himself deeper in the shadows, his chakra suppressed to the bare minimum.

"What's the situation? Weren't we only supposed to delay him?" a rough voice asked.

Emerging into view was a sturdy man with two distinct fang-shaped markings on his cheeks. Naruto immediately recognized him as a member of the Inuzuka clan.

"It's no longer just about delaying," the man continued. "We need to ensure he doesn't get anywhere near the daimyo."

Beside him, a large ninja dog padded forward. The Inuzuka clan shinobi knelt down, gesturing toward the ground.

"Akamamaru, find his scent," he commanded.

The canine, known as Akamamaru, lowered its snout to the earth, sniffing intently. Its ears twitched as it caught traces of Naruto's presence.

"So, it's the Inuzuka clan," Naruto thought, his eyes narrowing. "No wonder they've been able to find me so easily."

Having spent years in Konoha, Naruto was familiar with the strengths of its major clans. The Inuzuka clan, renowned for their ninja dogs, excelled in tracking and reconnaissance. Konoha's security and search operations often relied heavily on their expertise.

Naruto cursed himself for not realizing this sooner. His hiding tactics had been futile against the Inuzuka's sharp senses.

As Akamamaru sniffed the air, Naruto silently weighed his options. The situation was becoming more precarious by the minute. If he didn't find a way to counter the Inuzuka's tracking, his movements would remain predictable.

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