Are People In Konoha Village Always This Weird?

After the Third Hokage summoned Danzo to his office, the two engaged in yet another heated argument. The focus was on Konoha Village's Jinchūriki and the tailed beast. The Third Hokage quickly quashed the rumors Genbe had spread around the village, issuing a final warning to Danzo: if he meddled with Naruto again, their long-standing relationship would mean nothing.

Danzo scoffed, and in the office, the old argument echoed:

Danzo: "Ape, you'll regret this!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen: "Dan, me, fire!"

Yet, once unleashed, such dangerous rumors were not easily quelled.

"I heard that boy is often in the woods east of the village."

"He must be captured and handed over to Lord Hokage!"

"Yes! For the village's safety, Uzumaki Naruto must be closely monitored!"

"Even if he is the son of the Fourth Hokage!"

The villagers, influenced by the ninja's agitation, couldn't be reasoned with. They resolved to bring Naruto to the Hokage Building and demand the Third Hokage imprison him, believing it was for the greater good.

Hundreds of villagers gathered, armed with various tools, and marched toward the grove by the river.

"My family died in the Nine Tails attack! I can't let that happen again!"

"And me! My house was just rebuilt, only for the damn Nine Tails to destroy it again!"

"That kid is too dangerous!"

"Tie him up!"

"Yes! Lock him away!"

As Sasuke was heading home from school, he stumbled upon the large crowd. He instantly recognized that the annoying blonde was in trouble. He shook his head, intending to ignore it, but images of Naruto being tied up and burned alive by the villagers flashed through his mind.

"Damn it! Why do I care about that guy?"

Despite his words, Sasuke couldn't stop himself from sprinting towards the woods. He knew a shortcut that could get him there faster than the mob.

He ran with all his might, the scenery blurring past him, yet feeling he wasn't fast enough. Faster! Faster! That guy could only be defeated by his hands, not by these idiots! Sasuke feared that if taken by the villagers, Naruto faced either imprisonment or death. He couldn't let a worthy opponent disappear.

Meanwhile, Naruto was oblivious to the turmoil brewing in the village. He stood over a felled tree, talking to the fox within.

"Hey, big fox... Can't we change the training method?"

Kurama was unyielding. "Stop whining and lift it! Swing it a hundred times, or you're not going home."

Naruto sighed, regretting not training with Uncle Guy instead. At least Guy trained within human limits. Kurama seemed intent on training him to death, thinking, as long as Naruto could survive, he should push his limits. Naruto eyed the massive tree, much bigger than himself, and swallowed hard. How am I supposed to lift this?

He circled the tree, struggling to find a good grip. He made a few indents with his fists to use as handholds. With a deep breath, he heaved the tree up.

"Big... big fox! Can I put it down for a second? My back itches, and I need to... scratch it."

Kurama snapped, "Cut the nonsense! Start swinging!"

Grumbling, Naruto gritted his teeth and began swinging the 5-meter-long tree. He started slowly, finding his balance and control. Surprisingly, the more he swung, the lighter the tree felt. Was it the Uzumaki stamina, or the influence of the Nine Tails? He didn't know, but he felt powerful.

As he swung the tree faster and faster, Naruto's imagination ran wild. He pictured himself as a legendary hero, a mighty warrior wielding an enormous weapon. The massive tree moved like a toy in his hands, and soon he was twirling it like a helicopter.

The rushing wind from the swinging tree created a strong gust, blowing dust and leaves into the air.

"That's it! There he is!"

"Go! Tie him up!"

More than a hundred villagers charged towards Naruto, only to be met with a powerful gust of wind. Sasuke, having arrived first, hid behind a tree, stunned by what he saw.

"Uzumaki Naruto... Is he a monster? How does he have so much strength?!"

Realizing Naruto didn't need his help, Sasuke watched as the villagers struggled against the wind. They were blinded, their knees buckling under the force. The scene was too much for them.

They watched in awe and fear as a six-year-old Naruto wielded a 5-meter tree like a toy, creating a windstorm. The villagers, armed with sickles, hoes, and shovels, began retreating.

"No way... We can't take him on!"

"He's the Nine Tails demon fox! No one should mess with him!"

As Naruto continued to play with his tree, the villagers began making excuses.

"I... I have something at home."

"My wife is giving birth, I need to leave!"

"Oh, I have to pick up my kids!"

Naruto noticed the crowd and decided to have some fun, sending a wave of air towards them. The force knocked the villagers to the ground. Naruto walked over, confused by the tools they held.

"Hey, uncle... Why are you all kneeling on the ground?"

The villagers, terrified, tried to cover their intentions.

"The weather is too hot... the ground is cooler."

"Hahahaha, yes! The ground is cool."

"Right, hahahaha!"

Naruto looked at them, bewildered. The weather isn't that hot... Are people in Konoha Village always this weird?

"You guys are here with tools... to find me?"

The villagers panicked, fearing he'd see through their ruse and retaliate.

"We're here to fix your cabin!"

"Yeah!"

"How can you practice here every day without a place to rest?"