Naruto: I get stronger by drawing lots

It's unrealistic to expect someone who's just become a genin to compete for chunin status.

"This isn't a good idea, considering they've only recently become genin."

Iruka said with concern, after all, these were all students he had personally taught.

"Twelve years old is almost thirteen, not young anymore. At my age, I'm already a Jonin."

"How can Kakashi-senpai be compared to them?"

"Alright, Iruka and Kakashi, take a break."

Minato smiled and became a peacemaker.

"Alright, Iruka, don't you know their strength best? You should have some confidence in your students."

"but."

Minato looked at Iruka, and in the end, Iruka slowly backed down.

"Kakashi, Asuma, and Kurenai, I accept your request."

Minato smiled and took out the documents.

This year's Chunin Exams look like they're going to be a lot more interesting.

As Minato watched the three leave, his anticipation slowly grew.

"But why?"

Minato exhaled.

"My sense of unease will gradually increase."

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That's how it is.

"The Chunin Exams, huh? I really miss those days."

At the Happy Little Restaurant, Naruto came in and started talking about the Chunin Exams, and Mikoto was the one who struck up a conversation with him.

"Is Naruto going to participate in the Chunin Exams? Oh dear, don't you dare lose, Naruto."

Kushina's eyes lit up as she looked at Naruto, who was eating snacks, which startled Naruto so much that he immediately shrank back.

"I understand, Mom."

Naruto shrank back, and had no choice but to back down.

"Don't embarrass me. Back then, your mother not only graduated early, but she also passed the Chunin Exams on her first try."

"Yes, yes, you've said this ten times already."

"So you absolutely have to pass this for me, understand?"

Kushina's merciless iron hands gripped Naruto's head, truly living up to the name "Red Hot Chili" for him.

"Speaking of which, Sasuke went to find Kakashi, right?"

"Kakashi will be the instructor? That's good. Kakashi has grown into a pretty good ninja."

Mikoto nodded.

"Yeah, Kakashi-sensei only took Sasuke with him for special training, saying that there would be someone more suitable to be my teacher."

"A more suitable teacher for Naruto?"

Mikoto also thought about it for a few moments.

"Mikoto, don't we know each other?"

"You know him? Could it be that you do?"

Mikoto also suddenly realized who Kushina was talking about.

"Oh, Mom, do you know? There's someone who's more suitable to teach me."

Naruto looked over with a puzzled expression, which elicited a smile from Kushina in response.

The next day, since Happiness Restaurant was closed for the day, Kushina took Naruto to a small grove of trees.

"Your teacher is right here."

After Kushina finished speaking, Naruto also looked around.

"Hey!"

The Fourth Hokage!

"Yo, Naruto."

Minato, tied to a tree, gave Naruto a helpless smile.

"Alright, Naruto, from now on, Minato will be your teacher."

"That's how it is. Please take care of me from now on."

Minato was quite helpless and could only divide his already limited leisure time into even more periods.

Well, being a teacher? It's a novel experience, so there's no harm in giving it a try.

And the other party is his child, the child born out of wedlock? How high is his chances?

Minato was quite interested in Naruto; he preferred him to Sasuke.

"Alright, everything's settled."

Kushina clapped her hands, wishing everyone good luck.

"As expected of a mother."

Naruto nodded, glanced at Minato with a helpless, tearful smile, and then looked at Kushina.

Your own mother is the strongest, isn't she? Even the Hokage couldn't beat her and obediently got tied up.

In any case, Minato became Naruto's teacher, and during the time leading up to the Chunin Exams, Minato would guide Naruto to become stronger.

Meanwhile, on a day of rest, Tsukiki went fishing in the outskirts of Konoha.

"Weasel?"

Tsukiki was quietly hanging the fish when a sudden sound came from behind her. Without even turning her head, Tsukiki felt that Itachi was behind her.

"Brother Yue Shu."

It was indeed Itachi's voice; Tsukiki hadn't been wrong at all.

"What's wrong? Is something the matter?"

I'd like to ask you for a little help.

Itachi slowly approached, and Tsukiki turned his head to look at Itachi.

Itachi's current attire is quite peculiar, a divine robe printed with red auspicious clouds, giving Itachi a unique aesthetic appeal.

"What is this outfit?"

Yue Shu's eyes flickered, their expressions shifting dramatically. She seemed surprised, yet also not so surprised, creating a contradictory impression.

As Tsukigi finished speaking, Itachi's eyes began to merge into the Mangekyou Sharingan.

The kaleidoscope began to spin, and it met the gaze of the moon tree.

The buoy on the water surface began to move, but Yue Shu remained motionless, stunned.

"dad."

Itachi murmured softly.

"I will definitely help you regain your memories."

The weasel's voice lingered, then it turned and left, flying away as easily as the red auspicious clouds on its clothes.

"Huh? What was I just doing? It looks like someone came by."

"Ah! They've taken the bait."

Tsukiki grabbed the fishing rod and started to lift it up.

A large fish was pulled up from the water.

"Great haul! Looks like we're in for a good meal tonight."

Tsukiki smiled, a very simple and pure smile, simply because she was happy that there would be delicious food tonight.

"Are you so eager to get his memories back?"

A small snake coiled around her wrist, and she began to talk to the weasel.

"You can even be ruthless to Konoha, which you love. You really do love your father."

The little snake stuck out its tongue.

"Just do your job well."

"I'm so sorry."

After saying this, the little snake stopped talking.

"I'm really looking forward to it."

Orochimaru licked his lips and looked at Itachi Uchiha.

"The state of Konoha's collapse."

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Chapter 321: Special Training Begins

"Alright, Naruto, the special training is about to begin."

Early in the morning, Naruto and Minato had already arrived on the outskirts of Konoha. Training here meant they didn't have to worry too much about their surroundings and could train much more freely.

"Oh!"

Naruto was also very excited. It was quite rare to have the Fourth Hokage as his teacher.

"Hmm—first of all, have you learned tree climbing and water walking from the basics of ninja?"