Naruto, what kind of Hokage would you be if you didn't roll around!

boom!

The sound of a door closing came from behind them.

Only after Shimura Danzo's figure disappeared did the few ANBU members finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Such a heated verbal exchange between the two powerful figures of Konoha Village is an extremely rare sight, even for the Anbu members who closely follow the Hokage.

For a moment, no one dared to breathe.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was silent for a moment.

In the Hokage's office, only the embers of his pipe occasionally lit up, followed by thick smoke that gradually filled the air...

"You all continue to protect Naruto well."

"Report anything unusual to me immediately."

"Yes, Hokage-sama!"

Whoosh whoosh—

The figures of several secret agents immediately disappeared into the moonlight.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked up at the full moon outside the window.

The memory seems to have returned to that bloody night ten years ago...

A long sigh echoed in the silent office.

……

When Naruto finally completed one hundred repetitions of the Chakra Refining Technique and two hundred repetitions of the Shadow Clone Technique.

He couldn't even yawn anymore.

Without waiting for system notification, I immediately entered a deep sleep mode.

but.

For Naruto, this day was incredibly fruitful.

I had tutoring with Hinata this morning, and my proficiency in academic subjects has improved significantly.

In the afternoon, I trained hard with Xiao Li in physical techniques, which not only raised my stamina to over 90 points, but also led to a chance encounter with Might Guy, where I learned a killer move...

Konoha whirlwind!

The chakra refining technique and clone technique he practiced at night also greatly improved his mastery of these two ninjutsu.

If things continue like this, perhaps I can become one of the top ten in the class in the assessment a month from now...

It's not entirely wishful thinking...

……

Early the next morning.

Naruto habitually got up early, washed up, and prepared and ate breakfast.

He looked out the window, but Hinata didn't appear.

It seems she couldn't get time off today...

Naruto sighed, somewhat disappointed.

"Forget it, I can study by myself!"

After these days of attentive listening, plus Hinata's extra lessons yesterday, and the help of Naruto's [Knowledge Absorption] skill, which also includes his improved proficiency in various subjects...

Although he was alone, he found that he could understand these things to some extent.

The textbooks that were once like cryptic texts are now only slightly obscure.

For Naruto, this was a huge step.

Naruto made the most of the morning.

Although the improvement wasn't as significant as Hinata's tutoring, there were still quite a few gains.

After another hearty lunch, Naruto headed towards the Konoha training grounds as promised.

Before he even got very close, he could already hear a familiar voice.

bang bang-

Bang bang bang!

It was Rock Lee!

Naruto couldn't help but admire him greatly.

"Li...you're really hardworking..."

Rock Lee spotted Naruto and was overjoyed, flashing his signature bright smile.

"It's Naruto!"

"I've prepared a new training plan for today!"

"Not only has it improved significantly compared to yesterday, but we've also added special training on that one move!"

"That's right, it's the Leaf Whirlwind that Teacher Kai taught us!"

"Kick the wooden stake 3500 times in a row!"

"Then drive the wooden stakes 4500 times!"

"Then jump rope 3500 times!"

3500 push-ups!

"If you can't do that, then walk upside down around Konoha Village 35 times!"

"After you finish, practice Leaf Whirlwind 500 times!"

"See? It's pretty simple, isn't it?!"

Naruto: "...This seems even worse than being struck by lightning!"

Chapter 18 Sasuke: Is that bastard Naruto trying to kill me?!

Although Naruto complained, his actions betrayed him.

Soon, the sounds of youthful passion resounded across the ninja training grounds of Konoha Village.

boom--

Bang bang bang!

With the foundation laid by yesterday's special training, Naruto's body seemed to have adapted somewhat, and he gradually caught up with Rock Lee's pace.

Under the intense summer sun.

The boys are sweating profusely.

Front kick, side kick, punch, jump rope, push-ups...

The brutal training, comparable to hell on earth, made Naruto and Rock Lee give it their all, completely oblivious to everything around them.

In just one afternoon, Naruto felt like he had died again.

However, having completed all the special training, Rock Lee showed no intention of stopping.

"Naruto, let's practice the taijutsu that Guy-sensei taught us first!"

"Konoha Tornado!"

Compared to this, walking upside down around the village 35 times is just too boring.

Even Naruto immediately agreed.

"it is good!"

The two exchanged ideas and discussed, recalling Might Guy's demonstration and explanation from the previous day, gradually improving their understanding and mastery of the move.

boom--

boom!

Naruto's progress surpasses that of Rock Lee.

He kicked out with all his might, hitting the wooden stake hard. Wood chips flew everywhere, the entire stake trembled violently, and even the soil on the ground shook!

"As expected of Naruto!"

"Have you basically mastered it?!"

Rock Lee's taijutsu power is by no means inferior to Naruto's, but his understanding of the techniques themselves is not as good as Naruto's.

His punches are powerful, but they are too straightforward and easy to predict.

Naruto said smugly, "Ride, let's continue!"

"it is good!"

At that very moment, a cool-looking young man with his hands in his pockets was silently walking by.

Since being spurred on by Naruto, Sasuke Uchiha has intensified his rigorous training to an inhuman level.

This applies even on rest days.

On this day, Sasuke Uchiha was also practicing relentlessly.

Besides Itachi Uchiha's crimson pupils, scenes of Naruto listening attentively in class, walking upside down, and gritting his teeth as he trained desperately also appeared in his mind...

"hateful."

"That bastard is the worst..."

Sasuke clenched his fists involuntarily.

However, even he was still made of flesh and blood. Although he could train at the Uchiha training grounds, he still had to go to the core area of ​​the village to eat.

after all……

Now, he is the only one left in the vast Uchiha compound.

Whether it's buying ingredients or daily necessities, you have to walk a long way to the village.

"Ok?"

Having bought the ingredients and preparing to return to continue his training, Sasuke suddenly heard a loud noise coming from the training ground.

"Konoha Tornado!"

boom--

"Konoha Tornado!"

boom!

Sasuke's heart skipped a beat; that voice... was all too familiar.

"Naruto?"

He paused, hesitating for a moment.

I want to go see it, but I also feel bored.

Why am I so focused on that bottom-ranked player?

His talent and ability are worlds apart from mine!

Sasuke thought this way, but his actions betrayed him.

He carefully parted the bushes and grass, and quietly peered into the Konoha training ground.

"That is……"

Sasuke's eyes widened instantly!

"Konoha Tornado!"

Naruto, who was in sight, roared and suddenly unleashed his powerful physical strength. His legs soared into the air, twisting and spinning rapidly, dazzling the eye. Then, with a powerful kick, he slammed into the wooden stake!

boom--