Naruto Uzumaki, Name Your Price

Mizuki looked at the Explosive Tags around him, an uncontrollable fear rising from the depths of his heart.

He had been working at the Ninja Academy for a long time.

He had already grown accustomed to his current peaceful life.

Faced with danger, Mizuki felt incomparably tense.

Naruto's calm, placid tone made Mizuki's skin crawl even more.

It was as if Naruto could kill Mizuki at any moment.

Mizuki swallowed, standing where he was as he fell into a difficult dilemma.

"My patience is limited, Teacher Mizuki." Naruto's voice sounded again.

Mizuki's brows twitched wildly as he looked around, trying to find where Naruto was hiding.

But...

He could not find him at all!

Suddenly.

A cold gleam reflected by the moonlight flashed out.

Mizuki noticed a faint glint at his neck, and his mind trembled.

He hurriedly said, "I'll stay in Konoha! Don't make a move!"

The moment he said that, Mizuki felt the danger disappear.

Naruto's voice vanished with it and did not sound again.

Mizuki cautiously called out twice, but Naruto did not appear.

He had probably already left...

"Phew..."

Mizuki collapsed onto the ground, his expression twisted in pain.

Although he was unwilling to admit it.

Naruto was right.

He could not even see through the Clone Technique of a Ninja Academy student like Naruto.

It was clear that Mizuki's strength and talent amounted to no more than this.

If he really went to Orochimaru, would someone like Orochimaru truly value trash like him?

The next day, Naruto arrived at the Ninja Academy early in the morning.

Iruka and Mizuki were already waiting in the assessment classroom.

Mizuki was the same as usual, without any change.

He still wore a gentle smile and looked very approachable.

Together with his white hair and handsome looks, Mizuki was still the well-known handsome teacher of the Ninja Academy.

It was as if yesterday's events had never happened.

Naruto did not mention it either, merely giving Mizuki a faint glance.

Mizuki met Naruto's gaze, then silently lowered his head.

"Naruto, this assessment is on the Clone Technique. Begin."

Iruka explained the assessment rules to Naruto.

Then, Naruto used the Clone Technique.

And passed the assessment smoothly.

[Ding~ System mission completed, Simulation Opportunity +1]

Iruka nodded in satisfaction. "Mm, this will do. There's no need to change the class assignment plans now."

He handed Naruto a ninja forehead protector, his face filled with joy.

Once Naruto accepted the forehead protector, he officially counted as a genin.

But then he said to Iruka, "Teacher Iruka, I don't really want to be a ninja anymore."

"Huh?" Iruka froze. He clearly had not expected Naruto to say that.

But then Iruka accepted it. "It's all right, Naruto. You can choose your own path in the future. Living peacefully without becoming a ninja isn't a bad choice either."

"However, this matter is rather special, so we'll need to report it to the Hokage."

After saying that, Iruka turned to Mizuki. "Right, Teacher Mizuki?"

"Huh?" Mizuki snapped back to his senses and nodded repeatedly. "Yes, yes. It's best to report something like this to the Hokage..."

Ever since Naruto had entered, Mizuki had not dared to say a single word.

He only spoke when Iruka asked him just now.

Naruto shrugged, indicating that he did not care.

At the same time, Naruto was very satisfied with Mizuki's behavior.

This was good!

Iruka, like Naruto, did not have many friends.

Mizuki was willing to be Iruka's friend.

His intentions at the start might not have been entirely pure.

But as long as Mizuki was willing to keep acting, to act for the rest of his life, all the way into his coffin.

Then he would be Iruka's friend, one of the few touches of flavor in Iruka's life.

After passing the assessment, Naruto planned to go home.

Since he did not want to be a ninja, there was no need for him to participate in class assignments.

And Naruto did not hand over the forehead protector.

He planned to keep it as a memento.

Iruka walked out of the assessment grounds, walking beside Naruto.

Mizuki, meanwhile, tactfully went to report the matter to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Naruto and Iruka chatted on and off.

In truth, Iruka was somewhat disappointed by Naruto's decision.

Because Naruto's grades were very good.

If he became a ninja, he would definitely achieve something.

His achievements might even be immense, reaching heights that most ninjas could only look up to.

But this was Naruto's choice. Iruka knew Naruto was a mature child, so he did not try to persuade him.

When they reached the school gates, Iruka's heart suddenly felt heavy. "Naruto..."

"Even if you don't become a ninja, come to school often and spend time with your teacher."

"I understand, Teacher Iruka," Naruto replied.

Ninja Academy students gradually arrived at the school with their ninja tool pouches.

Today was the day of class assignments, as well as their last day at school.

And Iruka's words happened to be heard by Sasuke, who had just arrived at the school.

"What?!" Sasuke stopped in place and looked at Naruto in surprise. "Naruto, you're not becoming a ninja?"

Seeing that it was Sasuke, Naruto nodded. "That's right."

Sasuke fell silent, wondering why Naruto had made such a choice.

Why?

Sasuke knew Naruto was very strong.

But why would such a powerful Naruto choose to be a genin?

That way, he could participate in the school's class assignments and receive guidance from experienced jonin, perhaps even Elite Jonin.

This was an opportunity that was hard to come by.

Why would someone so powerful choose to give up such an opportunity?

Could it be...

He did not need jonin guidance?

The more Sasuke thought about it, the more likely it seemed.

Ever since Naruto defeated Sasuke.

Naruto had always held a very special place in Sasuke's heart.

He regarded Naruto as a rival.

And now, his rival Naruto had chosen to give up jonin guidance.

Then Naruto must have known that a jonin's level was insufficient to guide him.

That was why he had made this choice.

Because Naruto possessed a very mature training system.

This training system even allowed Naruto to train without jonin guidance.

After hesitating for a moment, Sasuke said to Iruka, "Teacher Iruka, I don't want to participate in class assignments either!"

Iruka was even more bewildered. "Huh?"

This...

This was not right, was it?

Naruto was one thing.

But you, Sasuke Uchiha, were not participating in class assignments either?

Didn't you carry something important on your shoulders?

Were you really going to give up so easily?

But right afterward, Sasuke cleared up Iruka's confusion. "Naruto must have his own plans, and his plans must offer greater improvement than what he could gain from jonin guidance."

"So... I've decided to train with Naruto!"

Naruto immediately felt a sense of impending trouble.

He hurriedly said to Sasuke, "Sasuke, don't think that way. I just truly don't want to be a ninja anymore."

Sasuke raised his head. Though they were about the same height, he seemed to be looking down at Naruto.

He asked Naruto, "Are you questioning my Sharingan's judgment?"

"Naruto Uzumaki, name your price. How much money will it take for you to let me train by your side?"

Naruto: "..."