Chapter 180

Demiurge found himself at a loss, unable to understand Naruto's inner thoughts.

"Naruto, why are you dreaming of becoming a Hokage?" He inquired, unable to fathom the fascination with such a role.

Becoming a Hokage, was that all there was to it?

Just a village chief in the grand scheme of things?

The Gale Emperor pirates had their sights set on conquering entire islands and countries – ambitions that dwarfed the idea of leading a single village.

What did being a village chief even mean to Naruto?

If the king or as they call it here daimyo doesn't like you, he might just kill you.

Naruto, however, had a more profound reason for his ambition, he remained steadfast, unmoved by any concerns.

"Being a Hokage isn't just about being a village leader," he explained.

"It's about protecting my home and the people I care about. I can't abandon my friends. I'm sorry."

Naruto said, his determination unwavering.

It was a definitive statement, and Demiurge knew he couldn't convince Naruto otherwise.

He adjusted his glasses and stepped aside, feeling like his mission of helping Carnes had failed.

His plan to recruit extraordinary crew members had met a dead end today.

This failure weighed heavily on him, but when he turned to see Carnes in a rocking chair, a strange fire had lit up in Carnes' eyes, one that Demiurge couldn't quite comprehend.

He then thought to himself.

'The captain has so much faith in me, he holds me in such high regard.'

'How can I give in to discouragement and lose heart? He understood that the beginning of any grand plan was never easy.

After all, every great undertaking begins with challenges.'

He was determined to prove himself as the captain's most capable subordinate.

"Rest assured, captain," he declared with fiery determination.

"I won't give up. I will find the true talented people that you might need."

Demiurge's eyes blazed with a newfound sense of purpose as he glanced back at Carnes in the rocking chair, who looked back at him with a puzzled expression.

Carnes thought, 'I didn't say anything just now, so what's going on in his head? Why is he giving me a look as if he is a teenager who has just hit puberty or something?'

Then, an odd question crossed Carnes' mind, "Wait, do demons even experience puberty?"

After a moment of silence, they finally found common ground, and the discussion shifted in the right direction. It finally steered back on track.

Tsunade, the Fifth Hokage, addressed the gathered ninjas, her voice firm and commanding, as they all anxiously awaited her instructions.

"Now, our village is swarming with wounded, and the hospital is stretched thin on manpower, it's severely understaffed.

If any of you have the time and skills, I ask you to go and provide help in the hospital!"

Their response was unanimous, a resolute chorus of "Yes."

The assembled ninjas nodded in agreement, fully aware of the urgency of the situation.

Tsunade continued, "Katsuyu has informed me that there are still many injured people in the village.

Kakashi, I'm entrusting you with this task. Assemble a team immediately to aid in the rescue efforts."

"Yes."

Kakashi acknowledged with a solemn nod before turning to organize the necessary personnel.

Tsunade's eyes scanned the room, and she added.

"The remaining Anbu members, along with Naruto, your task is to maintain strict surveillance of the village's surroundings, in case Pain decides to strike again."

Naruto's had a serious expression as he replied, "Yes, Granny Tsunade."

His face grew stern as he received his orders. He had returned in a hurry from Mount Myōboku, receiving the village's urgent message for help.

If Pain dared to show his face again, Naruto was determined to confront him head-on, for the village's sake and the memory of his teacher, the Pervy Sage, who had given him invaluable knowledge and wisdom.

Committed to their respective tasks, the ninja force dispersed to fulfill Tsunade's orders.

Each assuming their designated role and tasks, fully absorbed in their duties, knowing that time was of the essence.

As Naruto prepared to leave the Hokage building's rooftop, he exchanged critical information with several Anbu.

Plans were underway to dispatch teams.

As Naruto prepared to leave the Hokage building's rooftop, his senses were on high alert.

He'd just received news from several Anbu members, and they had planned to divide and dispatch teams for patrolling and conducting investigations beyond the village's borders.

But just as Naruto was about to step into action, an unexpected interruption occurred.

Carnes, who had been reclining in a rocking chair with his eyes closed, abruptly opened them.

"You don't need to go anywhere; he's already here."

"What?"

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