Two Major Flaws

"Naruto, I can use the Phoenix Sage Fire Jutsu now."

Sasuke pointed at a pile of charcoal some distance away, left behind from his training, and spoke excitedly.

Ever since becoming friends with Naruto and personally witnessing Naruto's strength, Sasuke had naturally refused to fall behind anyone. He trained even harder, and hard work paid off. Now, he could already use the Phoenix Sage Fire Jutsu.

Seeing the pile of charcoal on the ground, Naruto was happy for Sasuke's progress as well. Friends were supposed to improve together, so he said, "Don't waste this charcoal. Let's have roasted lamb today."

While eating roasted lamb, Naruto said to Sasuke, "Sasuke, I'm not going to school this afternoon. I need to train."

The system had just told him that it was going to help him make up for his current shortcomings.

"You're not going?" Sasuke was surprised. But after thinking about it, Naruto had yet to refine Chakra, so going to school did seem like a waste of time. It seemed Naruto had already embarked on another path of cultivation.

"I just feel a little sorry for Iruka-sensei and Grandpa Third. They've always wanted me to study properly." A trace of apology appeared on Naruto's face.

"Actually, I have an idea," Sasuke said after thinking for a moment.

"Oh? What idea?"

"I know a kind of Clone Technique called the Shadow Clone Jutsu. It evenly divides one's Chakra to create clones completely identical to oneself. They can attack and move independently. Since the Chakra is evenly distributed, it's usually impossible to tell which one is the real body. My brother knows it. I can ask him about it, learn the Shadow Clone Jutsu, then use the Transformation Jutsu on a Shadow Clone to turn it into you and attend class."

Sasuke explained it smoothly.

"Wow, really? That's amazing!" Naruto clapped excitedly in praise. Sasuke really was a clever little guy.

After finishing the roast meat, Sasuke went off to school, while Naruto remained on the Back Mountain, waiting for the system's next instruction.

Once Sasuke had left the Back Mountain, Naruto said to the system, "System, what should I do now?"

"Naruto, now that your Indestructible Body has reached the beginner stage, it is time for you to master some powerful offensive techniques. The Thousand Jin Embrace is too limited as an attack method, and it can easily cause people with impure thoughts to misunderstand your orientation. Body is Weapon is a close-combat style, so it has too many limitations."

The system spoke leisurely.

"Besides, even though ordinary weapons cannot harm you in the slightest now that your Indestructible Body has entered the beginner stage, have you noticed that there are still two vital weak points on your body?"

"If an enemy discovers these weak points and attacks them, your beginner-level Indestructible Body will be broken."

"Weak points?" Naruto thought carefully about what weaknesses his body had that the Indestructible Body had not trained. A moment later, he suddenly understood and shouted, "I know! The chrysanthemum, and the philtrum!"

"Correct."

The system was clearly pleased with Naruto's comprehension and continued, "First, throughout the myriad worlds, there are many immensely powerful magical beasts whose skin cannot be pierced by blades or swords and whom ordinary people cannot harm. Yet their chrysanthemums have always been their weak point. Thus, there is no shortage of masters of chrysanthemum stabbing across the worlds."

"As for the second weak point, the philtrum—one upward kick to the groin, and even a nine-foot giant would be crippled."

"So, to prevent such situations, I will teach you a method today that can make up for these two weak points. From now on, you will never need to worry again."

As it spoke, two books slowly took shape in Naruto's mind.

"Hundred Refinements of the Perfect Anus," "Shrink Yang into Abdomen."

Naruto slowly read through the two cultivation methods and found them rather embarrassing to practice. Knowing his state of mind, the system immediately reprimanded him.

"Naruto, you must face your flaws squarely. Do not look at them through colored glasses. Don't think this is child's play. You'll know regret when someone uses the Thousand Years of Death on you."

"Mm, I'll face them properly." Naruto nodded, then continued asking, "System, didn't you say you were going to teach me some powerful offensive techniques?"

"I will, so don't rush. Look, this offensive technique is called the Ascension Fist. It has three forms. The first is Ascension. Whoever is struck will immediately ascend happily. The second is Passage to the Netherworld, an attack aimed at the spirit. Whoever is struck instantly sinks into hell. Those with weak wills will fall forever into the netherworld, unable to free themselves."

"The third is Ten Thousand Buddhas Ascension, a group attack. Based on the first form, a single strike is equivalent to unleashing countless Ascension Fists."

"And for your movement speed: although we practice Hardening, as the saying goes, wear the thickest armor and take the harshest beating, but standing still and taking hits has never been our style. Therefore, the Heaven Treading Steps can make up for this weakness, turning passivity into initiative. It has five levels in total. The first level is Startled Swan—your body becomes agile and graceful as a startled swan. The second level is Instant Movement—within a thousand miles, you can arrive in an instant. The third level is Heaven Treading—from then on, you will no longer be bound by the earth. The sea is vast enough for fish to leap, and the sky high enough for birds to fly."

"As for the fourth and fifth levels, World Breaker and Void Crossing, they are still far too distant for you."

The system explained patiently.

After explaining, the system also poured the Ascension Fist and Heaven Treading Steps into his mind for him to review at any time.

With his Indestructible Body at the beginner stage and four new techniques to learn, Naruto felt that he needed to work even harder.

After carefully reading and comprehending them, Naruto began training.

That afternoon, Sasuke came over again. This time, he brought back some news.

The school would be holding a progress assessment tomorrow. He had heard this assessment was very important, and even the Third Hokage would be watching from behind the scenes, so every student had to participate.

The next day, after washing up and eating breakfast, Naruto carried his backpack to school.

When he arrived at the school, he found that all the seats in the classroom were filled. Every face was solemn and focused. Clearly, because the Third Hokage would be present, everyone was taking it seriously.

Naruto calmly sat in his seat, exchanged a greeting with Sasuke through his eyes, and quietly waited for Iruka and the other teachers to begin the assessment.

What they did not know was that from the moment they entered the classroom, someone had been secretly observing them.

Inside the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi's office in the Hokage Building.

Several people had gathered around the Crystal Ball. The scene displayed within it was Naruto's class.

Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Elder Advisor Utatane Koharu.

Senior Advisor Mitokado Homura.

And Shimura Danzō, the head of Root, the Anbu Black Ops organization.

This was Konoha's current center of power.

From the moment Naruto entered the classroom, the four of them had kept their eyes fixed on him.

Rather than an assessment for Iruka's class, this was an assessment for Naruto alone. They wanted to see just how far Naruto, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, had come.

Or rather, whether there was anything wrong with his temperament. None of them wanted Naruto to go to extremes. What they hoped most was that Naruto could inherit the Will of Fire and take protecting Konoha as his duty.

Just like his father, Minato Namikaze.

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