This Naruto is too easily persuaded.

Nighttime, Third Training Ground.

"Bang!"

With a muffled thud, Naruto fell from the tree again.

Although he was covered in dust and dirt from the fall, his glasses remained firmly perched on his nose.

Instead of being discouraged, his eyes shone even brighter.

"I still have too much chakra... I know I'm only a little short, but the more anxious I am, the less I achieve my goal."

Naruto did not climb the tree again, but instead sat cross-legged on the ground to adjust his breathing.

With the influx of a large amount of oxygen, the body's fatigue was suppressed once again.

At the same time, Aizen's glasses also allowed him to clearly recall the trajectory of each failed chakra flow.

"Again!"

After resting for a while, Naruto suddenly opened his eyes and walked back to the big tree that he had stepped on and made dents.

One step, two steps, three steps...

This time, Naruto didn't pause at all.

The chakra adhered steadily to the tree bark, and he moved forward step by step.

They climbed higher and higher, faster and faster, up the tree trunk.

Five meters, ten meters, twenty meters... Finally, Naruto stood at the top of the tree.

He imitated the third generation, hanging upside down from the tree branch.

Looking down at the ground, Naruto adjusted his glasses, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"It's a success!"

Pop, pop, pop.

Not far away, the Third Hokage sat on a rock, forgetting even to smoke.

Upon seeing Naruto reach the top, he instinctively began to clap.

The Third Hokage originally planned to give Naruto some guidance before leaving.

Then let Naruto practice on his own for three to five days, and if he encounters any problems, he can come to the office to ask him.

After all, he is the Hokage, and it's already a rare treat for him to find time to tutor Naruto.

But to his utter surprise, Naruto's progress was far too rapid, exceeding his expectations.

If he hadn't personally witnessed Naruto climb to the top of the tree step by step from scratch, taking only three hours...

He simply couldn't believe it.

You have to understand, that's the Nine-Tails' chakra!

Under the continuous influence of the Nine-Tails' chakra, Naruto mastered the skill of climbing trees in just three hours?

This isn't a bottom-of-the-class student; this is clearly a buried genius!

"No, it's not just about chakra control."

The Third Hokage, having earned the title of Ninjutsu Professor, keenly noticed Naruto's rhythmic breathing.

"It seems this child has found his own unique rhythm."

It can suppress the restlessness within the body... and might even develop into some kind of martial arts secret technique in the future.

"call……"

The third generation exhaled a smoke ring, his wrinkles smoothing out considerably, his heart filled with satisfaction.

Under the light of the Will of Fire, the tender buds of Konoha are almost growing into large trees.

Naruto leaped down from the treetop and landed lightly in front of the Third Hokage.

"Third Hokage! I did it! Does that mean I can now learn that Wind Release ninjutsu?"

Naruto said happily.

The Third Hokage suppressed his surprise, smiled, and nodded, saying:

"Well done, Naruto."

"Now that you have mastered the absorption and control of chakra, you are indeed qualified to start practicing that ninjutsu."

Seeing Naruto's excited expression, the Third Hokage changed the subject, "However, mastering ninjutsu is not something that can be achieved in a day."

"While Wind Release: Great Breakthrough is only a C-rank ninjutsu, it's not easy to truly master it."

The third generation paused, then slowly said, "However, the monthly exam is coming up soon. If you can get a good score..."

He whetted Naruto's appetite, looking at Naruto's eyes that were practically glowing blue, and then stopped keeping him in suspense.

"...If you show significant improvement, I can give you a mysterious reward!"

The third generation smiled slowly.

【Ding! 】

[Suggestion included: Aim for a good score on the monthly exam]

[Task requirement: Achieve a top-ten ranking in the class]

[Mission Reward: 1 C-Rank Treasure Chest]

"A mystery reward? What mystery reward?"

Naruto became excited when he heard there was a reward.

The rewards from three generations of grandfathers, plus the system's rewards, mean double the happiness!

"It won't be a mystery if I tell you, so keep going, Naruto."

The third generation took a deep drag on their pipe.

"It's a deal!"

Naruto clenched his fist and said with conviction,

"Just you wait and see, Grandpa! I'll definitely surprise you this month's exam!"

"Haha, great, I'm really looking forward to it."

The Third Hokage laughed as he stood up and patted Naruto's head.

"It's getting late, go back and rest. Health is a ninja's most valuable asset."

……

After seeing off the Third Hokage, Naruto returned home.

Although his body ached from the tree-climbing training, his mind remained unusually clear.

Naruto sat down at his desk and opened his notebook.

"It's time to finish Aizen-sensei's task."

[Task Requirements: Create a "person profile" and analyze the weaknesses and desires of at least 10 people around you.]

Naruto picked up his pen and recalled everything he had observed at school over the past few days.

Those details he had previously completely ignored now surfaced in his mind one by one.

1. Uchiha Sasuke: He has a withdrawn personality and craves power.

He appears aloof, but in reality, his aloofness is a protective shield; he is exceptionally sensitive to his surroundings...

2. Sakura Haruno: Love-struck, seems to have a dual personality...

……

10. The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, a kind old man, but with a penchant for spying...

For some reason, she always seemed to feel guilty towards me.

After writing the name of the tenth person, Naruto stopped writing.

Although he also understood that these analyses were somewhat superficial and mostly remained on the surface.

But this meticulous observation and thinking represents a qualitative leap compared to his past self.

The system's voice sounded the moment he put down his pen.

【Ding! 】

[Task: Create character profile, Completed]

[Obtained a D-rank treasure chest, currently opening...]

[Reward Obtained: Turtle Hermit Style Weighted Bracers]

Naruto looked curiously at the pair of orange wristbands that had appeared out of nowhere.

[Item Description: These seemingly ordinary cloth wristbands are actually woven from special high-density fibers. Each wristband weighs 20 kilograms, for a total of 40 kilograms.]

[Special Effect: When worn, it allows for all-day physical training, provides good concealment, and offers a degree of defense.]

"Forty kilograms?"

Naruto tried to lift it, and almost strained his back.

"It's so heavy!"

A glint of light flashed in his eyes.

With this, combine it with breathing techniques.

He can engage in high-intensity training every second he spends eating, going to school, and sleeping.

Naruto put the wristband on without hesitation.

Instantly, his body felt incredibly heavy, and even raising his hand became difficult.

"Huff... huff..."

Naruto immediately began to adjust his breathing, forcing himself to adapt to the weight.

Naruto then opened the forum and uploaded these ten basic documents to Aizen, hoping to get his evaluation.

Not long after, Aizen's ID flashed, and he sent a new message.

[The one who stands at the edge of the sky]:

"Congratulations on finishing reading."

"You have successfully evolved from a monkey into a thinking monkey, but that's still not enough."

"Anyone who isn't blind can see that what you've recorded is just the surface."

"True understanding requires finding the deepest cracks in their hearts."

【Ding! 】

[Suggestion included: In-depth analysis]

[Task Requirements: Select three targets from the above ten individuals and conduct in-depth psychological analysis and weakness assessment.]

[Mission Reward: 1 C-Rank Treasure Chest]

"In-depth analysis..."

Naruto looked at the new mission requirements, pushed up his glasses, and a glint of white light flashed across the lenses.

"In other words, we can no longer just watch from afar; we need to take the initiative."

The first person that flashed through his mind was Sasuke.

In Naruto's view, Sasuke had the biggest psychological flaws and was the easiest to find deep-seated cracks in his heart.