"I finally sent that little kid away."
Mitarashi Anko bit into a dumpling, feeling somewhat relieved.
"Why do I feel it's not so good to deceive that little guy..."
A Chunin examiner cautiously asked, seemingly also afraid of Mitarashi Anko's temper, and added, "Of course, that little kid caused a lot of trouble during the exam, and Anko, you really helped everyone out by taking a strong stand!"
Because of that little kid, Akihara Kagura, the entire Chunin exam was somewhat chaotic.
In the first written exam, Akihara Kagura used transformation techniques to play all the examinees, almost causing the entire Chunin exam to collapse.
In the second outdoor survival round, Akihara Kagura destroyed the final checkpoint and almost captured all the teams with his own strength. It was like he was trying to eliminate all the competitors in the second round, almost making it impossible to carry on with the third round.
"Forget it."
Mitarashi Anko waved his hand, watching Akihara Kagura's departing figure, and said indifferently, "Such lively kid just need some education..."
"What about the rest of the examinees?"
"Didn't that little kid release the jutsu?"
Mitarashi Anko looked at the group of examinees in the Forest of Death, lying in disarray: "Originally, all these guys should have been eliminated, but this time let them fight it out themselves. They're all gathered here, so the results should come out soon!"
"It's getting dark..."
The night in the village of Konoha gradually quieted down.
The shops on the street began to close, leaving only a few shops and the warm orange light of Ichiraku Ramen shining in the night.
"Gurgle gurgle..."
A blond-haired little boy hid under the eaves, rubbing his hungry stomach, looking at Ichiraku Ramen not far away, and counted the few coins left in his hand.
"This money isn't enough for a bowl of noodles..."
A young man's voice appeared beside the little boy.
"Yeah..."
The blond-haired little boy subconsciously nodded, then realized someone was beside him and took two steps back in shock: "You... who are you!"
"Just another person with a growling stomach."
The boy stretched out his hand to touch his flattened, hungry stomach, then fumbled in his empty pockets: "Another person in dire poverty."
"..."
The corner of the blond little boy's eyes twitched.
"Come here."
The boy squatted on the steps under the eaves, waving to the little boy: "If you squat and rest a bit, you won't feel too hungry."
"..."
The blond little boy slowly shuffled over.
Many people in the village would scold him, never allowing him close, but this older brother didn't shun him.
This blond little boy was Uzumaki Naruto.
The Nine-Tails Jinchūriki of Konoha, within whom the most ferocious tailed beast of the ninja world was sealed.
And the other boy was indeed Akihara Kagura. After leaving the Forest of Death, he didn't want to return to the Root so soon. Taking advantage of the time, he decided to enjoy the scenery of Konoha.
Unexpectedly, he met Uzumaki Naruto on the street.
This is...
A child who is impossible to dislike.
The story of this little boy always inspires many people to bravely move forward.
Even Akihara Kagura had to admit, if it weren't for the story of this little boy in his previous life, nobody would have liked this ninja world. He is the warmest sun in this ninja world.
Uzumaki Naruto doesn't know all this.
This little guy was somewhat happy, seemingly having met someone who didn't dislike him, and curiously started a conversation: "Are you a ninja from the village?"
"Yes."
Akihara Kagura nodded, glanced at the little blond beside him, and added: "In a few days, I will be a Chūnin of the village. Do you know what a Chūnin is? It's a level you, little kid, will never reach in your lifetime."
"..."
Uzumaki Naruto's forehead twitched, he pouted in dissatisfaction, and vigorously waved his little fists: "That's impossible! I will surpass the Hokage! Do you know what kind of person the Hokage is? The strongest person in the village is the Hokage..."
"You need to eat well first though…"
Akihara Kagura's words instantly defeated the passionate fighting spirit of the little blonde boy. He continued slowly, "Children must eat well in order to grow up strong and healthy."
"You're hungry too, aren't you!"
Uzumaki Naruto rubbed his growling stomach and immediately retorted.
"I could have had enough food for a few days."
Akihara Kagura changed her position, sitting on the steps with his hands on his legs, his eyes somewhat dim: "Unfortunately, I was deceived today. Although I found it bothersome and was willing to be deceived, the fact that she deceived me still makes me angry."
"...So annoying."
Uzumaki Naruto dug in his ears.
"I see..."
Akihara Kagura smiled, patted Uzumaki Naruto on the head, and showed a smile: "It's okay, one day you will feel this way too."
"No way!"
Uzumaki Naruto loudly contradicted, indicating that his intelligence would not be so low: "I won't be easily fooled like you!"
"Is that so?"
Akihara Kagura seemed somewhat skeptical.
Just as Akihara Kagura and little Naruto were chatting, an old man with a pipe in his mouth passed by on the street and suddenly stopped in front of them.
"Grandpa!"
Uzumaki Naruto's face immediately became excited!
He recognized the old man, who would occasionally appear by his side when he was feeling down or sad.
"Yo, Naruto."
The old man puffed on his pipe, blowing a ring of smoke, and slowly said, "It's so late, aren't you going home to sleep?"
The old man didn't wait for Uzumaki Naruto to answer, his gaze fell on Akihara Kagura: "There's another little one here... Why aren't you resting at night either?"
"Because I'm so hungry."
Uzumaki Naruto tapped his stomach, suddenly looked up at the old man, and said, "Grandpa, take me fishing! He can't sleep because he's hungry too, let's go fishing by the river together! If we catch fish, we'll have something to eat!"
"Alright..."
The old man, with a kind face, extended his hand to pat Uzumaki Naruto's head, but his gaze still lingered on Akihara Kagura: "Little one, since you haven't eaten, come with us!"
"I want to eat ramen."
Akihara Kagura slowly replied.
"..."
This little one really is impolite! The old man's eyes flickered, quickly adjusting to Akihara Kagura's attitude, and said with a smile, "This old man didn't bring much money when he left home... Do you two little ones have any money with you?"
"I only have these..."
Uzumaki Naruto showed the old man the coins in his hand.
"My pockets are cleaner than my face."
Akihara Kagura shook his head and stood up: "Never mind, I've played enough for today. If I go back too late, Lord Danzo will be angry."
"What an obedient child."
The old man praised with a smile and said, "I happen to have a friend named Danzo, and I remember he's not the type to get angry easily."
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