Hiruzen Sarutobi, directly following what Chiba had just said about him not being suitable to be Hokage, refused Chiba further contact with Naruto Uzumaki, on the grounds of training Naruto Uzumaki to be the future Hokage.

Chiba's gaze remained fixed on Hiruzen Sarutobi, and he did not speak immediately.

Hiruzen Sarutobi also looked at Chiba, waiting silently for his answer.

For a moment, the entire Hokage's Office fell into an eerie silence.

A moment later, Chiba suddenly smiled: "To be honest, Third Hokage, you are truly a pitiful person."

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned, his face grim, and he did not respond.

Chiba continued on his own: "Your wife died, your disciple Orochimaru left, Tsunade also left Konoha and has not returned once, Jiraiya said he was going to gather inspiration for his writing, but you know in your heart that he is also dissatisfied with your arrangements for Naruto.

Lord Sakumo, whose reputation was even greater than the Sannin, also had his faith collapse because of you, choosing to commit suicide.

Minato Namikaze, whom you forcefully supported, is still in a coma to protect Konoha, and Minato Namikaze's wife, Miyuki, also betrayed Konoha out of disappointment with you and with all of Konoha.

During the Third Shinobi World War, the Land of Fire, clearly the victorious nation, you gave up the war reparations that a victorious nation should have, compromising everywhere as if you had lost the war.

Not long ago, you sacrificed Hizashi, choosing to compromise with the Kumogakure, who clearly stole Konoha's Kekkei Genkai first.

Heh, you still stubbornly protect Danzo, knowing full well that Danzo's dirty deeds are even more excessive than what Orochimaru did, you protect Danzo, yet you want to kill Orochimaru, but Danzo never appreciates you.

Third Hokage, it seems that besides the false support from those foolish people, you have become a lonely man."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's fists were clenched tightly, trembling slightly, as he looked at Chiba with an angry expression.

Chiba chuckled: "Why be angry? Third Hokage, aren't all these things done by you? Konoha is too peaceful now, this is all your credit, under your leadership, Konoha is truly thriving."

Chiba stood up from his chair, looking down at the enraged Hiruzen Sarutobi, and said sarcastically: "Naruto, I promise you I will not contact him again, after all, who made you the Hokage? Since I live in Konoha, then I have to obey your orders, don't I?

Oh, and a reminder, since you like this position so much, you'd best deal with Minato Namikaze. If Minato Namikaze wakes up and learns that you once wanted to hand Naruto over to Danzo, to have Danzo train Naruto into an emotionless Tailed Beast weapon, he might also become an enemy of Konoha.

Although in my opinion, this possibility is not very high, after all, Minato Namikaze is not very bright, for Jiraiya's words, for these people of Konoha, he would rather sacrifice his own child, but if there is this possibility, you must take it seriously, otherwise, it will damage your reputation as Hokage.

However, I think you might already be considering this. In terms of eliminating dissidents, apart from Danzo, you've done quite well with everyone else.

Oh, and also, you are so old now, you should also consider your affairs after death. What if you die? You are so enthusiastic about being Hokage, I have a good suggestion, didn't the Second Hokage have an Impure World Reincarnation Ninjutsu? You find someone, and after you die, they can resurrect you from the netherworld, and you can be Hokage again.

This way, Konoha will forever only have one Hokage, and Konoha will surely remain prosperous under your leadership.

This is my advice as a member of Konoha to the Third Hokage. Good advice is hard to swallow, although it may not sound good, but these are all good methods that can help the Third Hokage secure this Hokage position.

Alright, then our conversation ends here, after all, the Third Hokage's goal has been achieved, I promised you I would no longer contact Naruto, I think you don't want to see me now either, so I will take my leave first, and not bother the Third Hokage's eyes."

Chiba smiled at Hiruzen Sarutobi, then left the Hokage Building.

After Chiba left the Hokage Building, his eyes narrowed slightly, and a sneer hung on his lips.

This time, Chiba didn't expect Hiruzen Sarutobi to directly tell him and Naruto Uzumaki not to meet again; it seems he was truly anxious.

However, it was already too late.

Naruto Uzumaki now had self-awareness and could think independently.

Although still immature, as time went on, Naruto Uzumaki would become more and more mature.

In other words, Chiba didn't need to do anything more.

Chiba was certain that if he objected, Hiruzen Sarutobi would have no way to deal with him; instead, every day would likely go to Naruto Uzumaki and brainwash him.

Chiba felt troubled just thinking about it for Naruto Uzumaki.

Anyway, if he wanted to find Naruto Uzumaki, no one in Konoha would be able to discover him.

Since that was the case, agreeing was fine; this way, Naruto Uzumaki wouldn't have to face Hiruzen Sarutobi every day and could relax a bit.

Moreover, Chiba took this opportunity to point at Hiruzen Sarutobi's nose and curse him, and Hiruzen Sarutobi could only endure it.

The look on Hiruzen Sarutobi's face, wanting to kill him but being helpless, truly made Chiba feel delighted.

At this moment, in the Hokage's Office, Hiruzen Sarutobi's desk in front of him was already shattered.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression at this moment was very calm.

The goal had been achieved; as long as Chiba no longer contacted Naruto Uzumaki, he didn't care how unpleasant the insults were, at most, a few more desks would be wasted.

And for the next plan, Hiruzen Sarutobi already had one.

First, completely resolve the hidden danger of the Uchiha clan, and then focus on dealing with Chiba.

At night.

Naruto Uzumaki, who was sound asleep, seemed to hear someone calling him.

Naruto Uzumaki groggily opened his eyes and was immediately startled, shivering.

There was a snake by his pillow, flicking its tongue and looking at him.

Just as Naruto Uzumaki was about to jump up, the snake spoke: "It's me, Naruto, don't be afraid, don't speak, continue to lie in bed and pretend to be asleep, don't let the Anbu Ninja monitoring you from outside notice anything unusual."

Naruto Uzumaki, recognizing Chiba's voice, obediently nodded.

Chiba said to Naruto Uzumaki: "Starting today, we will no longer meet."

Naruto Uzumaki anxiously wanted to ask why, but Chiba stopped him: "Don't speak, listen to me, Hiruzen Sarutobi came to see me today. Your words yesterday aroused his suspicion, making him think I taught you, so he won't let me contact you anymore. I've already reminded you of everything I needed to, the rest is up to you.

I will not forget what I promised you. When you can control your emotions, I will tell you the whole truth.

Naruto, I look forward to your future growth. There is someone who has always been waiting for you; you must work hard."

After speaking, Chiba's snake directly slithered away, not giving Naruto Uzumaki a chance to speak.