Naruto: Two opponents versus Naruto, Konoha panics!

[Bang bang bang—!!!]

"Nine hundred and eighty-one!"

"Nine hundred and eighty-two!"

"Ah~!"

[Xiao Li slipped and fell flat on his face.]

【"hateful!"】

"Again!"

【Bang--】

【"one!"】

【Bang--】

【"two!"】

【...】

[Look at that hardworking figure.]

The children were all moved.

Tian Tian shook her head.

Xiao Li is in their class.

[A few days ago, while cultivating in the back mountain, Tian Tian suddenly thought of Xiao Li; he seemed to also enjoy cultivating in the back mountain.]

[Then, to Tian Tian's surprise, this group of younger students went to the back mountain almost every day.]

Whether it's spiritual practice, or activities like picnicking and fishing, it's all fine.

I haven't run into Xiao Li even once.

[It was because I remembered there was such a person in the class that the group of kids met.]

Naruto immediately extended an invitation to Rock Lee.

He saw in Xiao Li a hardworking genius.

At first, Xiao Li was very touched, but after the initial感动 (feeling of being moved), he became unwilling to join the small team, fearing he would be a burden to himself and the others.

Because he cannot control his chakra, the outcome is basically sealed.

But Naruto didn't look down on him or laugh at him because of this.

They even comforted him, saying that no one had ever said you couldn't become a ninja if you didn't know ninjutsu.

[To boost Xiao Li's confidence.]

[Naruto looked around at the several thick logs that Lee had kicked and broken, and said:]

"Li, you're a genius!"

The children were all dumbfounded.

[If you can't even use ninjutsu... whether you can even become a ninja is a question, so how could Naruto call him a genius?]

Sasuke clenched his fist secretly.

[As a member of the Uchiha clan, he hasn't even been called a genius by young Naruto yet, while a bowl-cut kid whose ability to even become a ninja is still uncertain has been praised by young Naruto before him.]

"Naruto...you don't need to comfort me..." Lee lowered his head slightly.

[If it weren't for the fact that Naruto still had that gentle smile on his face.]

Lee thought Naruto was being sarcastic and mocking him.

However, Naruto shook his head.

He said, "Li, show some confidence!"

"Do you know how incredibly talented you are?"

"We can all do what you're doing."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Li was even more puzzled.

[Yeah, everyone can do it... so why call yourself a genius?]

Shikamaru, however, realized it immediately.

At this moment, Shikamaru also became serious.

He carefully examined Xiao Li.

This can no longer be simply described as hard work.

The others didn't react as quickly as Shikamaru.

While I believe in Naruto, if we insist on calling Rock Lee a genius...

Soon, everyone was moved by Naruto's explanation, and their gaze towards Lee changed.

[And Xiao Li himself, too, was somewhat incredulous at the realization.]

"But," Naruto said, a slight smile playing on his lips, pointing to the battered logs Lee used for training.

"No one else can do what you do, enduring this inhuman, high-intensity training day after day."

"It's not just about willpower."

"And then there's their undeniable...talent."

"Such intense training... even for the Hyuga, who is proficient in taijutsu... well, standing in front of you is Hinata, who is hailed as the most talented Hyuga in the last hundred years~"

[Young Naruto pulled young Hinata closer, and Hinata stood shyly beside him.]

"Hinata, demonstrate."

【"Hmm~"】

Hinata nodded obediently.

Then they arrived at the round log that Xiao Li used for his cultivation.

She took a deep breath and prepared her stance.

In an instant, Hinata's entire demeanor changed, becoming like a drawn sword.

[Xiao Li felt it very clearly.]

Others may not have such a direct experience.

However, just looking at Hinata's stance and starting position, you can tell this little girl is terrifyingly strong!

[Because it was Naruto who spoke up.]

Therefore, Hinata had no intention of hiding anything.

【Om—】

[After chakra reaches a certain critical point.]

Hinata's momentum intensified.

Fine blood vessels are visible around the eyes.

Her eyes, already a pale purple, had become even deeper.

"Drink!"

With a sharp shout, Hinata delivered a palm strike.

【boom--! ! ! 】

Everyone was stunned, their mouths agape.

Naruto had expected this, but he was still taken aback by what he saw.

[The log, battered and bruised by Li's kicks, still stood firm on the ground.]

[He was abruptly interrupted by a palm strike delivered by five-year-old Hinata!]

It wasn't just the little ones who were stunned.

Even everyone in the ninja world was shocked.

Even though the narration on the big screen mentioned Hinata's achievements and talent several times.

However, that kind of impact was obviously not as direct and violent as what we are experiencing now.

【Gurgle—】

The little ones swallowed simultaneously.

Sasuke stared wide-eyed at the usually timid and weak girl, his face filled with disbelief.

Words like "fierce," "ruthless," and "powerful" flashed through Sasuke's mind.

[Xiao Li was so scared his face turned into a meme.]

Having kicked so many logs, how could he not understand their strength?

"Um... Naruto-kun..."

Hinata stood before young Naruto, unsure if she had done the right thing.

Naruto reached out and gently patted Hinata's head, whispering, "Well done, Hinata worked so hard~"

"Mmm~!" Hinata's eyes lit up, and she blushed as she rubbed her hand against Naruto's.

"Good girl, good girl~" Ino teased Hinata, rubbing her little head.

As expected, Hinata blushed deeply again.

"Ino~"

However, Hinata has clearly grown, and Ino didn't make her angry anymore.

Seeing this, Tian Tian would also join in rubbing Hinata's little head.

I must say, it feels nice to the touch. This shy girl is quite fun.

Wait a minute!

Why does it feel like I'm hugging you...!

No wonder Ino was always sticking close to Hinata, it turns out it feels so good!

"Hinata, tell Lee."

"And everyone else too."

Naruto looked at the little ones, then at Rock Lee.

"If you follow Xiao Li's training methods, can you even last a day?"

The answer is, of course, yes.

"What about three days?"

Now, aside from Sasuke, who was trying to save face, only Hinata nodded in agreement.

Even Naruto himself shook his head.

Of course, he was acting out of concern for his health.

"What about a week, or a month?"

[The words fell.]

Everyone now understands what "Little Naruto" means.

Even Sasuke didn't dare to be stubborn anymore.

Seeing the bloodstains remaining on each log, the little ones gasped in shock.

"Day after day, year after year, rain or shine."

"Even a normal person's body couldn't handle it."

"Even a ninja couldn't do that."

"And you, Xiao Li, you did it, and you've kept going all this time."

Shikamaru took a deep breath and added, "If you don't have the medicinal bath... let me tell you this: you're a genius!"

"Of course, I'll go back and ask my father about this. He definitely knows what kind of medicinal bath is needed to complement this kind of intense training... Li, don't doubt it, you really are a true genius!"

Ino nodded and exclaimed, "Now that you mention it... I feel like Lee isn't just a genius, he's a monster!"

P.S.: There will be more updates tonight... I'll slow down the updates for the next couple of days while I adjust my schedule.

The old man is considering whether or not to hand over the Burning Technique.