Naruto Uzumaki, You Name Your Price

Mizuki stared at the Explosive Tags surrounding him, an irrepressible fear rising from the depths of his heart.

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

He had grown accustomed to his current peaceful life.

Facing danger, Mizuki felt incredibly nervous.

And Naruto's indifferent tone sent an even greater chill down Mizuki's spine.

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

Mizuki swallowed, standing frozen, caught in a difficult choice.

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

Mizuki's brow twitched violently as he scanned his surroundings, trying to find Naruto's hidden position.

But...

He couldn't find him at all!

Suddenly.

A cold glint refracted in the moonlight.

Mizuki felt a slight flash at his neck, his heart trembling.

He quickly said, "I'll stay in Konoha! Don't do anything!"

As soon as he said it, Mizuki felt the danger disappear.

Naruto's voice also vanished, never to be heard again.

Mizuki tentatively called out a couple of times, but Naruto didn't appear.

He must have left...

"Hoo..."

Mizuki slumped to the ground, his expression contorted in pain.

Though he was reluctant to admit it.

Naruto was right.

He couldn't even see through Naruto's Clone Technique, a skill taught to ninja students.

This showed that Mizuki's strength and talent were limited to this.

If he really went to Orochimaru, would someone like Orochimaru even value a useless person like himself?

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

Iruka and Mizuki were already waiting in the examination classroom.

Mizuki was the same as always, with no changes.

He still wore a gentle smile, looking very kind.

Coupled with his white hair and not bad appearance, Mizuki remained the well-known handsome teacher at the Ninja Academy.

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

Naruto didn't bring it up either, merely glancing at Mizuki indifferently.

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

"Naruto, the content of this exam is the Clone Technique. Let's begin," Iruka told Naruto the examination rules.

Next, Naruto used the Clone Technique.

He then passed the examination smoothly.

[Ding~ System Mission Complete, Simulation Opportunity +1]

Iruka nodded in satisfaction, "Okay, that's good. There's no need to change the team assignment plan."

He handed the Konoha forehead protector to Naruto, his face beaming with joy.

Naruto took the forehead protector and was now officially a Genin.

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

"Huh?" Iruka was stunned. He clearly hadn't expected Naruto to say that.

However, Iruka soon came to terms with it. "It's okay, Naruto. You can choose your own path in the future. Living a peaceful life without being a ninja isn't bad either."

"However, this matter is rather special and needs to be explained to the Hokage."

After speaking, Iruka also said to Mizuki, "Right, Teacher Mizuki."

"Huh?" Mizuki snapped back to attention and nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, it's best to report such matters to the Hokage..."

Mizuki hadn't dared to say a word since Naruto entered.

He only spoke when Iruka asked him just now.

Naruto shrugged, indicating he didn't care.

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

This is good!

Iruka, like Naruto, didn't have many friends.

Mizuki was willing to be friends with Iruka.

The starting point might not be so pure.

But as long as Mizuki was willing to keep playing this role, for his entire life, even into the grave.

Then he would be Iruka's friend, a rare bit of spice in Iruka's life.

After Naruto passed the assessment, he planned to go home.

Since he didn't want to be a ninja, there was no need to participate in the team assignments.

And Naruto didn't hand in that forehead protector.

He planned to keep it as a souvenir.

Iruka came out of the assessment area and walked beside Naruto.

Mizuki, being perceptive, informed Hiruzen Sarutobi of the matter.

Naruto and Iruka chatted idly.

Actually, Iruka was a little disappointed with Naruto's decision.

Because Naruto's grades were very good.

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

His achievements could even be very high, reaching a level that most ninjas could only look up to.

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

Arriving at the school's main gate, Iruka's mood suddenly became a little heavy: "Naruto..."

"Even if you don't become a ninja, you should still come to the school and hang out with your teachers in the future."

"I know, Teacher Iruka," Naruto replied.

Ninja students were gradually heading to the school with their ninja tool bags.

Because today was the day for team assignments, and it was also their last day of school.

And Iruka's words were overheard by Sasuke, who had just rushed to the school.

"What?!" Sasuke stopped in his tracks, looking at Naruto in surprise. "Naruto, you're not going to be a ninja anymore?"

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

Sasuke fell silent for a moment, thinking in his mind why Naruto would make such a choice.

Why?

Sasuke knew Naruto's strength was immense.

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

This would allow him to participate in the school's team assignments and receive guidance from experienced Jonin, or even elite Jonin.

This was a rare opportunity.

Why would someone with such great strength choose to give up this opportunity?

Could it be...

He didn't need Jonin guidance?

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

Ever since Naruto defeated Sasuke.

Naruto had always been very special in Sasuke's heart.

He regarded Naruto as his rival.

And now, his rival Naruto was choosing to forgo Jonin guidance.

He must have known that Jonin-level shinobi couldn't guide him.

That's why he made this choice.

Because Naruto possessed a very mature training system.

This training system could even allow Naruto to not need Jonin guidance.

Sasuke hesitated for a moment, then said to Iruka, "Teacher Iruka, I don't want to participate in the team assignments either!"

Iruka was even more bewildered. "Huh?"

This...

This isn't right?

Naruto is one thing.

And you, Sasuke Uchiha, aren't participating in the team assignments either?

Don't you have something important to carry?

Are you just going to give up that easily?

But then, Sasuke addressed Iruka's confusion: "Naruto definitely has his own plans, and his plans will definitely lead to greater strength gains than being guided by a Jonin."

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

Naruto immediately felt a sense of impending trouble.

He quickly told Sasuke, "Sasuke, please don't think that. I really just don't want to be a ninja anymore."

Sasuke tilted his head up, and although they were similar in height, he seemed to be looking down at Naruto.

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

"Naruto Uzumaki, name your price. How much silver do you need for me to train by your side?"

Naruto: "..."

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