Naruto: Sasuke Uchiha Returns from Soul Society

His legs began to tremble uncontrollably, and he instinctively took a half step back.

However, amidst this extreme fear, the shop owner sensed something was amiss.

Although they look the same, but...

Why is my hair yellow?

The shop owner's gaze fell on Sasuke's eyes again.

In those eyes, was there a hint of...guilt that couldn't be concealed?

The thought flashed through the mind, and the shop owner immediately had some guesses.

He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his inner fear, and forced a smile that looked worse than crying.

"Guest, the total is three hundred and twenty taels."

He stammered out the price while cautiously observing the other party's reaction.

"oh oh!"

"Sasuke" responded subconsciously, then hurriedly pulled the green toad wallet out of his pocket.

The moment the shop owner saw the wallet, his last shred of doubt vanished.

It really was that little fox demon!

A surge of anger at being mocked instantly replaced his fear and rushed to his head.

He quickly grabbed a broom and smashed it directly at Naruto's head.

Naruto was still completely bewildered, unable to understand why the other party had suddenly attacked him.

He could only instinctively cover his head with his hands.

But the expected excruciating pain did not come.

He opened his eyes and found that someone had blocked it for him.

Yes...

Teacher Shuimu.

In the ninja academy, there are a few people who don't treat themselves that badly.

"enough!"

Mizuki looked coldly at the shop owner, "You really have guts to lay a hand on a child."

The shop owner was so intimidated by Mizuki's imposing presence that his hand went limp and the broom fell to the ground.

But still defiantly, he argued, "It was this fox demon brat who first disguised himself as an Uchiha to deceive me! He..."

"He just wanted to buy something."

Shui Mu interrupted him directly, "Besides, he's my student. If you have any questions, you can come directly to me."

After saying that, he ignored the pale-faced shop owner, turned around, and pulled Naruto, who was still standing there in a daze, out of the convenience store.

Outside the convenience store, the sun was gradually setting.

Mizuki released his grip, his gentle smile returning to his face, and softly comforted him, "Are you alright, Naruto? Don't take his words to heart."

Naruto lowered his head and shook it vigorously.

"Thank you, Ms. Mizuki!"

Mizuki smiled, then squatted down, his tone becoming more serious, "But can you tell me why you want to look like Sasuke?"

"because……"

Naruto's voice lowered, and he scratched his cheek somewhat embarrassedly, "Because, as long as I become Sasuke, that old man won't bully me anymore."

Mizuki's smile faltered slightly, and he said earnestly, "Naruto, you can't escape by transforming into someone else's appearance. If you really don't want to be bullied by others anymore, there's only one way."

Chapter 36 Encounter

"any solution?"

Upon hearing that his teacher had a solution, Naruto immediately raised his head, his eyes filled with longing.

A meaningful smile curved at the corners of Shui Mu's mouth.

That is, to make yourself stronger than anyone else.

"Get stronger!"

Naruto clenched his fist tightly and excitedly boasted to Mizuki, "I'm getting stronger! Kakashi-sensei promised to teach me lots of powerful ninjutsu!"

However, Mizuki shook his head.

Naruto's excitement froze instantly: "W-What's wrong, Mizuki-sensei?"

"Naruto, you're too naive."

Mizuki's tone carried a hint of pity, "Kakashi is an elite Jonin. He has to mentor geniuses like Sasuke. How could he possibly have time to spend on you?"

These words sparked other thoughts in Naruto.

Indeed, Kakashi-sensei seems to prefer Sasuke to himself.

"so what should I do?"

Seeing his dejected look, Shui Mu knew the time was ripe.

He crouched down again, leaned close to Naruto's ear, and whispered in a very seductive voice:

"Actually, there is a way that allows you to learn countless powerful forbidden techniques in a short period of time and become stronger than anyone else."

Naruto's breathing quickened instantly as he stared intently at Mizuki.

"what way?!"

A sly glint flashed in Shui Mu's eyes.

"In the Hokage's office, there is a scroll called the 'Book of Sealing'."

"That book contains countless powerful forbidden techniques left behind by the previous Hokage. If you can learn just one or two of them, not to mention Sasuke, even Kakashi might not be your match."

Naruto's eyes widened, and he could almost imagine how cool he would look after learning the forbidden technique and making Sasuke look at him with new respect.

Mizuki watched with satisfaction as Naruto's expression changed, and then added fuel to the fire.

"Tonight, I'll find a way to distract the guards at the Hokage Building. You just need to sneak in, get the scroll, and then wait for me in the forest north of the village. I'll personally teach you the ninjutsu on it there."

"This is... theft?" Naruto instinctively felt a sense of unease.

"How can this be considered stealing?"

Mizuki immediately retorted, saying righteously, "This was just a secret test from the Hokage! Think about it, if the Hokage hadn't tacitly approved it, how could you have obtained the scroll so easily?"

"A test?" Naruto was stunned.

"That's right!"

Mizuki nodded emphatically, his face full of encouraging smiles. "As long as you pass this test and learn the ninjutsu above, the Hokage will definitely recognize your strength."

"Then everyone will look at you with new respect! You'll be the village hero!"

"hero……"

This word instantly dispelled Naruto's unease, and the last trace of hesitation in his heart vanished.

"I understand, Mizuki-sensei!" Naruto nodded vigorously. "I will definitely pass the test!"

Shui Mu smiled with relief. He stood up and gave one last piece of advice.

"Remember, this must be kept a secret. Don't tell anyone. This is a secret test that belongs only to you."

"Yes, I won't tell anyone!" Naruto patted his chest and promised.

Watching Naruto run off excitedly, Mizuki's gentle smile slowly faded.

"What an easy-to-scam idiot."

He muttered to himself, then turned and blended into the crowd at the street corner.

……

Inside the Hokage's office, Hiruzen Sarutobi sat silently in his chair, watching through the crystal ball what had just happened outside the convenience store.

Some were dumbfounded.

As the village's top secret, the Book of Seals has its own independent protection system, so how could it be easily placed in the Hokage's office?

Fine, let's just consider it compensation for Minato.

As for what he can learn, that depends on Naruto's talent.

"nightingale."

A masked undercover agent appeared silently in the office.

"Lord Hokage."

Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly gave the order: "Tonight, all visible sentries outside the Hokage Building are to be removed."

"Yes!"

Although they couldn't understand what the Hokage was going to do, they just had to do as he said.

Hiruzen Sarutobi thought for a moment and then added, "Also, send two elite squads to keep an eye on Mizuki from now on, and make sure nothing happens to Naruto."

"understand!"

The secret agents received the order, and in a flash, they disappeared into the shadows.

The office fell silent once more.

……

Evening, at the third training ground.

"Sizzle—!"

Amidst the deafening roar of thunder, a highly unstable ball of blue-white lightning gathered in Sasuke's right palm.