This Naruto is too easily persuaded.

The third training ground at sunset.

Clutching the medicine given to him by Mizuki, Kiba Inuzuka nervously made his way through the woods.

His heart was pounding, and Shui Mu's words kept echoing in his mind:

"If you make him drink it, you'll get justice back."

"To win...for Akamaru..."

Kiba Inuzuka pushed aside the bushes and entered the training ground.

However, the next second.

His prepared lines were caught in his throat by the sight before him.

What he saw was not the scene of Naruto's secret training that he had imagined.

Instead, it's a massive sea of ​​Naruto characters!

"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!" "Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!" "Water Release: Water Chaos Wave!"

Nearly a hundred Narutos were scattered throughout the training ground.

Some clones were practicing various ninjutsu, some were practicing breathing techniques, some were throwing ninja tools, and some were sparring in taijutsu...

In a corner of the training ground, Uchiha Sasuke was hanging upside down from a tree, sweating profusely, performing some kind of strange rhythmic breathing exercise.

"What...what is this...?"

Kiba Inuzuka's breathing stopped.

Not just one or two, but nearly a hundred... Each shadow clone is undergoing high-intensity training.

The real difference is that while you're feeling smug about doing 100 more push-ups, the other person has already completed far more than a hundred times the training in the same amount of time.

The countless shadow clones in the arena rendered him speechless with any further excuses.

Just as Kiba Inuzuka was stunned, Naruto's shadow clone next to him disappeared with a "bang".

Not far away, Naruto, who was sitting on a boulder reading a book, slowly closed the book in his hands.

As memories resurface.

He adjusted his glasses, turned to look at the somewhat dazed Kiba Inuzuka, and gave him a gentle smile:

"Teeth, want to train together?"

Looking at the figure that remained serene even in the noisy environment, Ya suddenly felt a sense of powerlessness.

The large number of clones in front of him clearly told him that Naruto was indeed exceptionally talented.

Anyway, let him come; whether he learns or not, he'll create shadow clones.

Even if he learned it, he still wouldn't be able to distinguish so many.

Even ordinary Jonin can't be distinguished by numbers.

The sheer number of Naruto clones before me is something that no secret medicine can explain.

Moreover... facing such a talented and incredibly hardworking opponent.

Can you really win back your so-called dignity by using such despicable means?

"No...no need, I just came to take a look."

Kiba Inuzuka's voice was a little dry.

He looked at Naruto and, as if possessed, asked:

"Naruto, you're already so strong, why do you still train so relentlessly?"

Naruto jumped down from the boulder and slowly walked up to him.

"Because I want to surpass all the previous Hokage and gain everyone's recognition."

Naruto revealed his past ideals.

Although his former ideals are no longer what he truly wants now.

But he couldn't quite put his finger on what he truly wanted right now.

Kiba Inuzuka remained silent for a moment.

Finally, he reached into his ninja tool pouch and gripped the vial of medicine tightly.

Click.

The glass bottle was crushed in the ninja tool bag, and the liquid soaked the cloth.

"I see."

Ya took a deep breath, her eyes regaining their resolve. "I will try my best too."

He gave up on harming people, but he still wanted to win.

"Naruto, I won't lose the exam tomorrow!"

After saying that, Kiba Inuzuka turned and left.

Naruto watched his departing figure, then glanced at the few drops of clear liquid dripping on the ground.

A slight smile played at the corners of his lips.

When Kiba Inuzuka defeated him, Naruto acknowledged him.

"There is still hope."

"But who is the mastermind behind this?"

…………

Night falls in a secluded corner of Konoha Village.

"I...I can't do it."

Kiba Inuzuka lowered his head.

waste!

Looking at Kiba Inuzuka in front of him, Mizuki cursed inwardly.

If you can't even do this simple thing right, you deserve to live in his shadow for the rest of your life.

Mizuki originally planned to use drugs to stimulate the release of the fox spirit, and then, while it attracted everyone's attention, he would send Kiba Inuzuka to steal the sealing scroll.

But now that Kiba Inuzuka has failed in his mission, he has to take even greater risks.

Thinking this to herself, Mizuki wore a regretful expression. "It's nothing, Ya."

"You are indeed a kind child, and your teacher is very proud of you."

Then Shuimu changed the subject: "Since you don't want to hurt your classmates, then we only have one path left."

"For fairness, and to prove yourself."

"Tonight, the guards at the Hokage Building will change shifts. That's the only chance to get the 'Book of Seals'."

Under Mizuki's constant enticement, a struggle flashed in Kiba Inuzuka's eyes, which eventually turned into resolute determination.

After discussing for a long time and confirming their route, Kiba Inuzuka hurriedly left.

Once Ya was out of sight, the smile on Shui Mu's face instantly turned sinister.

"What an idiot, but he's good enough as bait and a scapegoat."

"Once we get the Book of Seals, we'll send you to the Pure Land to see the Sage of Six Paths."

After Shuimu also left.

In the treetops not far away, a figure was quietly watching all of this.

Then the figure turned into white smoke and disappeared.

"So that's how it is. Were they trying to lure Kiba Inuzuka into becoming a scapegoat and defecting with forbidden techniques?"

Naruto put away his books and straightened his clothes in the training ground.

"Kiba Inuzuka can still be saved, but Mizuki..."

……

Ten minutes later, in the Hokage's office.

dong dong dong.

A knock came at the door.

"Enter."

The door was pushed open, and Naruto walked in.

"Naruto? What's wrong so late?"

The third generation was somewhat surprised.

"Grandpa, I have something important to report."

"I just accidentally discovered that Mizuki is influencing Kiba Inuzuka, plotting to steal the Book of Seals..."

Naruto recounted in detail how Mizuki had manipulated Kiba Inuzuka into planning to steal the Scroll of Seals that night.

Finally, Naruto pleaded, "Third Hokage, Kiba was also deceived. He just desperately wanted your approval."

"Mizuki exploited his weakness... Please, you must save Ya, don't let him make a terrible mistake!"

After hearing this, the third generation frowned deeply and put down their pipe.

He never expected that a mere Chunin would dare to plot to steal the Book of Seals.

Who gave him the guts?

Furthermore, taking advantage of his position as a teacher, he misled a student from the ninja school whose understanding was incomplete.

What was even more unexpected was that he was so useless that Naruto discovered and reported him before the plan could even be implemented.

"Mizuki..."

A hint of killing intent flashed in the Third Hokage's eyes.

"call……"

The third generation produced a smoke ring, pondered for a moment, and then made a decision.

"I understand, Naruto. I'll handle this."

"But Ya..."

Naruto hesitated, wanting to say something but then stopped himself.

The Third Hokage looked at Naruto and suddenly revealed a meaningful smile:

"Since you discovered it and you care so much about it, then I'll leave this matter to you to handle."

"I will withdraw the dark forces to create opportunities for you."

"Go and bring the Inuzuka family's child back, make him understand the Will of Fire, and as for Mizuki..."

A cold glint flashed in the Third Hokage's eyes. "You can do as you please. If necessary, you can use deadly force."

The Third Hokage was well aware of Naruto's strength and did not believe that a Chunin could pose a threat to him.

"Yes, sir! Mission accomplished!"

Naruto said, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.

With the Hokage's approval, his actions today are legal.

Moreover, perhaps we could verify the authenticity of the Book of Seals beforehand?