Naruto: What Kind of Starter Pack is 13 Years Late?

"Tenseigan Chakra Mode?"

Takemi wasn't too surprised by the information that appeared on his interface.

Because when he connected to that giant Tenseigan, a lot of information had already entered his mind.

And among it was the hand seal for Tenseigan Chakra Mode.

Tenseigan Chakra Mode was indeed something to look forward to, even if he couldn't use it in a normal state.

"But Ōtsutsuki Takeshiki can't just have that one move. Even if he has Sage Mode as a backup, it'll be troublesome once he's discovered."

Takemi had actually considered whether he should implant 'Karma' himself and smoothly transition into Ōtsutsuki Takeshiki.

But after much thought, the risk was too great.

"After all, Black Zetsu really knows his stuff. It would be troublesome if he spread rumors."

Takemi preferred to develop steadily. He suspected that Madara and the others acting too aggressively had attracted the Ōtsutsuki.

Of course, he was also concerned about Isshiki, which is why he was relatively cautious.

As for the future?

When his strength reached its true peak, even if he was 'Ōtsutsuki Takeshiki,' what of it? Who would dare say anything?

"Those are all matters for the future. For now, this Tenseigan Chakra Mode has solved my minor problem, but..."

However, his eyes were actually just at the 'secondary awakening' stage.

Normally, he couldn't use Tenseigan Chakra Mode, but his situation was special.

Especially since on the moon, there was a huge 'power bank' for him to use.

"In short, using this mode requires the help of that eye, which isn't a problem for me."

Even if the Ōtsutsuki on the moon tried to cause trouble, he felt that his authority had increased significantly.

With such authority, he believed that even if they messed things up, he could still ensure 'output completion'.

"But it's also time to find a way to the moon. I can't let them bother me all the time."

Takemi gazed into the distance, as if he could see through the clouds and focus on that huge moon.

Whether now or in the future, that giant Tenseigan was a treasure-like existence, and he would absolutely not let go of that eye.

"It's time to go back. I wonder what's happened in Konoha again."

Thinking to himself, in an instant, his Chakra stirred slightly, and he had already returned to his room.

His bloodline development reaching forty percent made his perception of space stronger.

Even though he was far from Konoha, he could easily return home. He undid the barrier and dispelled his Shadow Clone, then nodded slightly.

"Looks like no one was looking for me. Kakashi handled it well."

He had left a Shadow Clone just in case Hiruzen would suddenly look for him. For now, it seemed fine.

"Huh?"

Suddenly, Takemi seemed to notice something. He walked to the window, pushed it open, and then he heard Naruto's scream.

"Ahhhh—"

"You, what are you doing?"

Before Naruto could fall headfirst, Takemi had already grabbed him and pulled him up with a slight pull.

"Damn it, you came back without saying anything and closed the doors and windows so tightly."

Naruto glanced at the ground, speaking with some lingering fear.

"You bastard, wasn't I here to water your flowers? You've been gone for so long. If it weren't for me, your flowers would have died already!"

Takemi glanced at the flowers outside his window. He was somewhat glad that the ones he bought were the kind that couldn't be killed no matter how much they were watered.

Otherwise, with Naruto coming every day and him occasionally watering them, his flowers would probably have died long ago.

"Well, thank you very much then."

"Tch, it's nothing."

Naruto jumped into Takemi's house and then asked with a grin, "By the way, you just finished a mission and haven't eaten yet, right? Want me to treat you?"

"No, I feel like you have ulterior motives."

"No, no, I'm not you!"

"?'"

"Uh, I mean, I..."

"Then I definitely don't want to. You'll definitely say things like, 'I treated you to so much food, why aren't you letting me off?' It's troublesome."

Takemi looked at Naruto with deadpan eyes. This kid was probably really scared by him.

Whether he graduated or not depended entirely on Iruka and Kakashi, which didn't seem to have much to do with him.

Now he looked like he wanted to 'bribe' him. Was he that kind of person?

"Unless you give me half of your living allowance."

"Ah, you bastard!"

Naruto couldn't hold back. He felt his life was hopeless now.

How could he graduate with such a nasty guy?

"Damn it, you're not worried that I'll compete with you for Hokage after I graduate, are you?"

"Huh? Me?"

Takemi was baffled. He stroked his chin and then spoke, "Didn't I tell you my dream a long time ago?"

From what he saw in the anime, it seemed that aside from Tsunade, who was a slacker, all the other Hokages were exhausted and miserable.

Especially Naruto, it seemed his family wasn't very harmonious because he was busy all the time, though he didn't know what he was busy with.

"Tch, your dream is really plain."

Naruto picked his ear, but he quickly mustered his spirits again.

"Forget it, this great me isn't afraid of these things. My dream is to become Hokage, and I won't back down."

"Not bad, but why are you always so fixated on Hokage?"

"Because only by becoming Hokage can I gain everyone's recognition!"

Naruto snorted lightly, clenching his fists as he spoke.

"Although no one says it, I can feel that, besides you, Hokage-sama, and a few others, everyone didn't really like me before."

"I don't know why, so I've always tried hard to get everyone's attention and gain their recognition."

"The Hokage is the strongest person in the village. As long as I can become Hokage, I can gain everyone's recognition, and I will never give up on that!"

Looking at the vibrant Naruto in front of him, Takemi couldn't help but smile.

This kid really hadn't changed at all. He had become much more well-behaved because of himself, Kakashi, and Jiraiya.

He hadn't done anything like putting makeup on his father's statue, but his dream and his personality hadn't changed at all.

"Still the same kid from my memories..."

Takemi smiled. He stood up and patted Naruto's shoulder.

With another increase, his control over his strength was even greater, and it seemed he no longer had to fear the Nine-Tails going berserk.

"You left out Kakashi-sensei, and the Pervy Sage, as well as Kiba, Shikamaru, and those guys. They'll be unhappy, you know."

"Uh..."

"Besides, can you even graduate?"

"Ah! You bastard!"

"Also, you got one thing wrong."

Takemi shrugged, speaking indifferently, "It's not about becoming Hokage to gain everyone's recognition, but rather only someone who has gained everyone's recognition can become Hokage."

"Huh?"

Takemi's words immediately stunned Naruto.

Someone who has gained everyone's recognition...

Can become Hokage?

"Otherwise, why? If everyone doesn't approve of you, how can you become Hokage?"

Takemi looked at the stopped Naruto, crossing his arms and smiling disdainfully.

"So, graduate first, then work hard to become a responsible Ninja that everyone respects, and then you might have a chance to become Hokage."

"Is that so..."

Naruto fell into deep thought, but then Takemi spoke again.

"Otherwise? So, do you want to get your first recognition?"

"Huh?"

"Recognition from Konoha's Jonin, Takemi, that is."

"You're not seriously going to ask for half of my allowance, are you?"

"No need. Let's eat barbecue. Call your little friends. I'm hungry, and you're treating."

"You bastard..."

(End of Chapter)

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