Naruto noticed the system prompt, and his heart settled considerably.
The very first exam had already earned him a B-rank evaluation.
It looked like getting an S-rank evaluation later on would not be too difficult.
Having gained so many Simulation Opportunities, Naruto decided to shore up his weaknesses.
Naruto summarized his shortcomings.
Intelligence-gathering ability.
His ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu were all weak. His strengths lay only in Sealing Techniques and combat experience.
So his main goal from now on was to acquire ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu.
As for intelligence-gathering ability, he could improve it by obtaining certain secret techniques.
Naruto came up with two plans for improving his strength going forward.
First: improve his own combat power.
Second: cultivate a stronger Kurama.
Naruto was more inclined toward improving his own combat power.
As for cultivating a stronger Kurama?
That was a secondary choice.
Although Kurama had a good relationship with Naruto.
Rationally speaking, though, only strength held in his own hands could truly put him at ease.
After all, a relationship was a relationship.
No matter how good the relationship was, it was not his own strength.
Even brothers had to settle accounts clearly to avoid resentment and suspicion.
Having decided to simulate, Naruto began the preparations beforehand.
He ate, bathed, burned incense, then washed his hands five more times.
At last, Naruto picked an auspicious day and waited for his favored hour.
"System, begin the simulation!"
[ Ding~ The host has consumed a Simulation Opportunity. Beginning character creation. ] [ Character surname selection complete: Yamagami, Yamashita, Yamanaka, Yamazato, Yamagai, Yamaizumi, Yamanouchi... ]
Naruto: "Damn!!"
[ ...Uzumaki ]
"Not damn anymore. I choose Uzumaki."
[ Character talent selection complete: Heiji the Rain-Dodger, Rock Lee... Uzumaki Menma ]
"Uzumaki Menma? That guy who