Naruto did not speak immediately, choosing first to display his troubled demeanor.
After a moment, he said, "I want to surpass the Hokage, and I want to gain the village's acknowledgment. To achieve that, I need to keep getting stronger, constantly stronger."
"But the Chunin Exams made me realize that there are simply too many powerful examinees, and quite a few of them even harbor hostility toward us in Konoha. With my current abilities, how could I possibly keep the village safe?"
Chapter 57