After ten minutes, Iruka rushed over, panting, and bent down to look at Naruto with gritted teeth, saying, "Hey, Naruto!"
Naruto raised his head, as if he had just noticed him, scratched his head awkwardly, and smiled sheepishly, saying:
"Oh, I didn't expect you to find me so quickly. I just learned the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique. Now if I use it to show you, you'll let me graduate, right?"
Iruka was taken aback, looking at him in surprise, and asked, "Who... who told you that you could graduate like this?"
"Mr. Mizuki told me to steal this scroll and wait for him here."
Naruto looked up at Iruka with big innocent eyes, sensing the sneaky presence of Mizuki, who had just arrived.
"What!" Iruka was shocked, realizing something was wrong, and immediately turned around, becoming vigilant.
Whoosh whoosh!
Suddenly, dozens of kunai knives shot at Iruka and Naruto from the trees nearby.
Iruka pushed Naruto away and took the kunai attack alone. In an instant, several kunai stabbed him, but none of them hit any vital points. Instead, they formed a circle around his body, embedding themselves in the wooden wall behind him.
Naruto glanced at Mizuki "the fool" on the branch and thought, "Mizuki, I have to say, you're the strongest 'Stroke Ninja!'"
Mizuki laughed triumphantly and ordered Naruto, "Naruto, give me the [Scroll of Seals]!"
"Uh, what's going on?" Naruto asked with a puzzled expression.
"You can't hand over the [Scroll of Seals], Naruto," Iruka gasped beside him, "That's a dangerous item that records forbidden ninjutsu. Mizuki used you to get it!"
"Nani (what)?" Naruto replied with a look of doubt and anger.
Mizuki then tried to deceive him further, saying, "Iruka is only saying that because he's afraid of you learning the truth. Twelve years ago, the Third Hokage made a certain rule!"
"What rule?" Naruto asked suspiciously.
"This rule is meant to prevent only you from knowing a certain secret!" Mizuki continued.
"Only me? Why?" Naruto asked, his eyes wide with a look of disbelief.
"Shut up, Mizuki!" Iruka shouted loudly.
"Because the rule is never to tell you that you're a demon fox!" Mizuki looked at Naruto and continued, "In other words, you are the Nine-Tails demon fox who killed Iruka's parents and destroyed the village!"
"Nani?!" Naruto's eyes widened in shock.
This time, Naruto wasn't fully pretending; he was genuinely surprised by the Third Hokage's hidden policies.
In his previous life, he hadn't noticed this detail but had guessed that the Third Hokage allowed the villagers to abuse Naruto.
But now, it was confirmed!
The Third Hokage did this so everyone would know that Naruto was the demon fox!
You sly old man!
To think you usually acted kindly, but you're the real fox!
Naruto pretended to be sad, shocked, and resentful, like an abandoned person, then turned around as if running away.
He left behind Mizuki, who wanted to chase him, and Iruka, who was speechless.
Meanwhile, in the Hokage's office, the Third Hokage was watching the scene through his crystal ball like a sorcerer.
He frowned and muttered, "Damn Mizuki, he told Naruto everything! I hope Naruto doesn't overthink this!"
He continued observing Naruto's face through the crystal ball, carefully watching his expression change.
At this point, Naruto felt his face stiffening from holding multiple expressions for too long.
He stopped when he reached the wall of Konoha Village, hiding behind a tree, actually waiting for Iruka and Mizuki to catch up to him.
Soon, Iruka arrived nearby, injured in multiple places, and sat down on the ground, weakened.
Mizuki, panting, chased after them, looked around, and upon not finding Naruto, angrily scolded Iruka, "You fool! Why are you so good to Naruto? What do you get from it?"
"Hmph, anyway, I won't let the [Scroll of Seals] fall into the hands of an idiot like you!" Iruka replied coldly.
"You're the idiot!" Mizuki retorted, "Naruto's purpose as the demon fox is the same as mine! Once he learns the Forbidden Techniques inside, he'll be able to do whatever he wants!"
"Even if Naruto is a demon fox?" Iruka said with disdain, then smiled, "To me, he's now my student! He's actually very hardworking and talented, but no one else has noticed."
Saying this, Iruka remembered Naruto's [Transformation Technique] prank on him.
"So, to me, he's not a demon fox at all but Uzumaki Naruto, my student! Uzumaki Naruto!" Iruka declared to Mizuki.
An intense, dark expression appeared on Mizuki's face.
And Naruto, hiding nearby, felt deeply moved by Iruka's words. Such a teacher, if he existed in his previous life, would be able to move the entire world.
Thinking about having crossed into this world alone but still being like the Naruto in the original story, meeting someone who recognized and cared about him like this made him feel warmth in his heart, and tears formed in his eyes involuntarily.
At the same time, in the Hokage's office, the Third Hokage watched the scene with satisfaction, nodding:
"Iruka truly deserves to be a good teacher who spreads the [Will of Fire]!"
"From now on, it won't be necessary to imprison Naruto at the Root. Let him build some bonds in the real world, and he'll be easier to control. Isn't this what I've been working towards for twelve years?"
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In the forest, Mizuki, not understanding what Iruka was talking about, impatiently pulled out a large Wind Demon Shuriken and hurled it at Iruka.
Iruka, sitting weakly on the ground, smiled bitterly, closing his eyes and waiting for death.
Suddenly, Naruto leapt from nearby, kicking Mizuki away!
Both Iruka and Mizuki looked at him in astonishment.
"You fool! Don't touch Mr. Iruka!" Naruto said fiercely, looking at Mizuki.
Without giving him a chance to respond, Naruto made a series of hand seals, and suddenly, hundreds of Shadow Clones appeared, surrounding Mizuki!
Seeing this, Mizuki panicked, while Iruka smiled in awe and relief.
The hundreds of Shadow Clones lined up, each delivering a solid punch and kick to Mizuki.
Soon, Mizuki was defeated on the spot!
In this way, no one would know that Mizuki was the one Naruto initially approached.
And whenever a villain is defeated, sunlight seems to break through.
This time was no exception, or perhaps it was simply dawn.
"Mr. Iruka, can I open my eyes now?" Naruto asked Iruka in front of him.
"Yes, open your eyes and see!" Iruka replied with a smile.
Naruto curiously touched the object on his forehead, instantly understanding.
"Congratulations on graduating, Naruto!" Iruka said brightly to him.
At that moment, Naruto felt a sense of relief as the task completion notification appeared in his mind.
With genuine excitement, he embraced Iruka, cheering enthusiastically.
...
At the same time, in the Hokage's office.
The Third Hokage nodded, watching the scene in the crystal ball with satisfaction, thinking to himself:
"Proceed with the previous plan and let Naruto join a team after graduation."
"Additionally, the search for the [descendant] of the Uzumaki clan must continue. Based on her actions, it seems she only seeks justice for Naruto and wants him to graduate successfully and be treated well in the village."
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