Although it was Uchiha Shin's first time giving a formal speech, he had read plenty of inspirational articles in his past life.
He just took them, modified them slightly, and was able to deliver the speech.
For a moment, not only did the children's eyes light up, but even the teachers were incredibly surprised.
They thought to themselves: We misjudged him, we really misjudged him. Who would have thought Lord Fifth Hokage was also a master of motivational speeches.
Especially those few lines:
"Reviving Konoha's glory is our inescapable duty!"
"Study hard for the great rejuvenation of Konoha!"
"You are all the future successors of Konoha, Konoha ultimately..."
"How magnificent, the youth of Konoha are as eternal as the heavens, as boundless as the nation!"
Just listen, how rousing it was.
Wasn't it more inspiring than the old man Third's repetitive line for decades, "Where the leaves dance, the fire will burn"?
The old man Third's idea was to make people brave enough to sacrifice themselves. But Uchiha Shin emphasized their sense of mission, elevating them.
Therefore, Uchiha Shin's words gave them a greater sense of involvement.
"Alright, that's all I have to say. Young ninja, I hope you will get better and better..."
Uchiha Shin stopped there and gave the podium to the principal, Uchiha Satoshi.
"Lord Fifth's speech was excellent. I hope everyone remembers his words. Dismissed!!"
"Lord Fifth's speech was really good!!" Naruto agreed with Uchiha Satoshi's words. His impression of Uchiha Shin had also changed drastically.
Afterwards, he started walking towards Uchiha Shin.
"Naruto, where are you going?" Shikamaru asked.
"Maybe Lord Fifth is a good person too, but I have to ask him why he killed Grandpa Third!" Naruto said, no longer paying attention to Shikamaru.
"Good, I'd also like to hear Lord Fifth's answer," Sasuke snorted coldly and followed.
"I can't do anything with you!" Shikamaru sighed, then reluctantly followed.
Ino, Choji, Hinata, Kiba, Shino, and Sakura saw this and all followed as well.
"Lord Fifth!!" Naruto shouted at Uchiha Shin from a distance.
Hearing this, Uchiha Shin couldn't help but stop and look towards Naruto.
"Brother Shin, it's that kid, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!" Izumi said.
"I know," Uchiha Shin smiled faintly. "Let's see what he wants."
Naruto walked up to Uchiha Shin. Looking at him, he instantly became nervous.
"Young man, you're looking for me?" Uchiha Shin was the first to speak, asking with a smile.
"Lord Fifth, why did you kill Grandpa Third?" Naruto finally mustered the courage, looking at the smile on Uchiha Shin's face.
He probably thought that both Uchiha Shin and the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, were good people. Even if he offended him, the adult wouldn't hold it against a child and would just smile it off.
"Oh, so you're asking about that!" Uchiha Shin said with a look of realization.
"That's right!" Naruto responded.
"Then, in your heart, what kind of person was the Third Hokage?" Uchiha Shin wasn't angry, instead asking with a beaming smile.
"Grandpa Third was a good person!" Naruto said directly, without hesitation.
"Was he? Then, did he ever tell you about your parentage? Did he give you the inheritance your parents left for you?" Uchiha Shin smiled faintly.
"My parentage?" Naruto was stunned. "My parents? An inheritance?"
"Yes, this 'good person' in your heart, he didn't tell you these things? He didn't give you your parents' inheritance?" Uchiha Shin said with a smile.
"Grandpa Third didn't tell me these things, nor did he give me any inheritance. Every time I asked, he wouldn't say. Lord Fifth, can you tell me?" Naruto asked eagerly.
"Originally, Kakashi should have been the one to tell you these things, but since you've asked, I'll tell you now," Uchiha Shin said.
Actually, Kakashi was also going to confess to Naruto. But he was afraid of recklessly violating Uchiha Shin's taboos. So, for the time being, he hadn't told Naruto. He was waiting for a while to probe Uchiha Shin's thoughts. If Uchiha Shin didn't object, he would tell Naruto the whole truth. If Uchiha Shin refused, then he could only wait for the future.
"Naruto, listen closely. You should have been named Namikaze, Namikaze Naruto. You are the son of the Fourth Hokage!" Uchiha Shin said with a smile.
"What?? I'm the son of the Fourth Hokage??" Naruto's mind was buzzing. So I have a father, I have a family?
"What? Naruto is the son of Lord Fourth Hokage??" The group of rookies following behind couldn't help but exclaim in shock upon hearing Uchiha Shin's words.
Uchiha Shin smiled faintly: "You've all probably heard the story of the Fourth Hokage. When the Fourth Hokage sealed the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox, he sacrificed himself. Before his death, he entrusted Naruto to the Third Hokage, hoping the Third Hokage would take good care of him.
At that time, faced with the Fourth's request, the Third Hokage agreed without hesitation.
But what was the result? The moment he turned around, the Third Hokage embezzled all of Naruto's parents' money, using it to 'compensate the victims of the Nine-Tails disaster.' In reality, it went into the Sarutobi clan's pockets.
Oh, and that house your parents left behind? It also became property of the Sarutobi clan!
Also, the scarf your mother once knitted for you is still gathering dust in the Sarutobi clan's storage room!
That's just one side of it. There's another side. Naruto, do you know?"
Uchiha Shin looked at Naruto with a faint smile.
"Lord Fifth, another side??" Naruto asked eagerly. He was too desperate to know everything.
"The other side is that all the suffering you've endured over the years was actually condoned by the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi. Or you could say it was orchestrated by him. Now, do you still think he's a good person?"
"What?? Grandpa Third... no, why would that old man do that??"
Naruto has the heart of a saint, but at this moment, he couldn't help but feel anger. The anger of being betrayed and deceived.
"The reason is simple!
Because his wife, Biwako Sarutobi, was killed by someone while she was delivering your mother's baby. So, he resented you!
Additionally, because a monster—the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox—is sealed within you, he wanted to train you into an obedient dog.
Therefore, he allowed Danzo to spread propaganda about you being the reincarnation of the Nine-Tails. He even fanned the flames behind the scenes.
Until everyone hated and isolated you. Making you feel that no one in this world liked you.
Just when you felt you were a redundant person in this world! He appeared.
Like a beam of light, shining into your heart.
From then on, he became the only person in your world who cared for you! The person you loved!
Naruto, answer me.
Ever since the Third Hokage appeared, haven't you always listened to him?
Didn't you feel he was the only good person in the world?"
"It seems... so!!!" Naruto's face was pale, and his whole body trembled.
"Now, do you still think he was a good person?" Uchiha Shin said with a faint smile.
"No, the old man Third is a bad guy, a super big villain!!" Naruto roared in anger upon hearing this.
"Well, now even you think he's a bad guy! So here's the question: is there a problem with me killing a bad guy?" Uchiha Shin said with a smile.