.Peeping Old Guy

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In the middle of the night, Naraku didn't sleep; instead, he lay on his own roof, watching the stars and waiting for Naruto to steal the Sealed Book!

Finally, just as Naraku was drifting off, he heard the sounds of many ninjas running!

Naraku opened his eyes and saw several figures leaping across the eaves!

"Honestly, can't they just take the main road? Jumping around on someone else's roof late at night, waking people up—what a lack of manners!"

Naraku muttered to himself.

"It looks like Naruto's making a move… ugh, I'm so sleepy!"

"Then I'll sneak a look—better not get counter‑killed by Mizuki later, that would be funny!"

"Even though the Third Hokage is probably watching through a crystal ball right now, he's still too far away!"

When it comes to Naruto easily stealing the Sealed Book, Naraku would never believe there was no meddling by the Third Hokage!

Naruto, who can't even pull off a basic Clone Technique smoothly, somehow stole Konohagakure's forbidden treasure—are they kidding?

If that were true, Konohagakure would have been wiped out countless times already!

Naraku believes the Third Hokage has known about this for a while and deliberately let the Sealed Book slip to Naruto. Right now, the Third Hokage is definitely watching Naruto covertly!

.Slap the toe, chase the sparrow

Naraku seized a trace of Naruto's scent and followed it onward!

In a small grove within Konohagakure!

When Naraku arrived, Naruto, Iruka, and Mizuki were already facing each other!

To avoid detection by the Third Hokage, Naraku equipped himself with a "Bakudō Twenty‑six – Twisting Light"!

At that moment, Iruka lay blood‑soaked on top of Naruto, a massive wind‑demon shuriken planted in his back!

"Hmm, looks like the first round of verbal sparring is over."

Naraku knew that Naruto had just learned from Mizuki why others called him a fox demon!

Is it because he's the fox demon who, twelve years ago, killed Iruka's parents and devastated the village?

Naruto's mind was in turmoil; he shoved Iruka, who had been protecting him, and bolted into the woods!

Seeing Naruto flee, Mizuki abandoned the wobbling Iruka and gave chase!

Naraku followed at a leisurely pace, watching the three scramble after one another!

Just as Naraku expected!

Mizuki transformed into Iruka to block "Naruto," but didn't anticipate that the "Naruto" he faced was actually Iruka's own transformation. Iruka's surprise attack sent Mizuki flying!

Mizuki hit the ground, staggered, and got back up, while Iruka leaned against a tree, sat down, and reverted to his original form!

Naraku glanced sideways; Naruto was clutching a scroll and hiding behind a nearby large tree!

The situation suddenly turned precarious!

Mizuki was merely bruised from the fall; Iruka was already at the end of his strength. Without outside help, Iruka would have died!

"Iruka, you protect that guy despite your parents' hatred—what do you gain?"

Iruka: "I won't let that scroll fall into the hands of a scumbag like you!"

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"Damn, you're the foolish one. Like me, Naruto can use the ninja technique on that scroll to do whatever he wants!"

"The fox‑demon type Naruto could never go without the power of the scroll!"

Mizuki said smugly.

"Exactly!"

Iruka muttered to himself.

Hearing this, Naruto, who was hiding, flinched.

"Damn it, so even Iruka‑sensei doesn't acknowledge me? Does that mean, aside from you, Naraku‑brother, I'll never be recognized by anyone?"

While Naruto wallowed in self‑pity, Iruka spoke up again: "If he's a fox demon! But Naruto's different!"

"Naruto is the student I recognize—an excellent pupil! He works hard, stays focused, but isn't clever enough! In the whole village, only the young master of the Hyūga clan acknowledges him!"

"Naruto understands others' inner pain; he isn't a fox demon at all—he's Uzumaki Naruto of Konohagakure!"

Iruka's tone was resolute.

Upon hearing that, the hidden Naruto was moved beyond words.

"You reckless fool, I was about to finish you off. Since that's the case, go ahead and die now!"

Mizuki was left speechless by Iruka's words, grew angry, and drew the wind‑demon shuriken on his back, preparing to eliminate Iruka first!

Just as Mizuki launched his attack on Iruka, Naruto burst out from the side and slammed him away!

Naruto stared at Mizuki with a fierce expression: "Don't lay a hand on Iruka‑sensei. I'll kill you!"

answer.Mizuki scrambled to his feet in a mess: "Arrogant brat, you little punk, watch me kill you with a single move!"

Naruto formed hand seals with both hands: "Then try it, scum, I'll give you a thousandfold return!"

"Shadow Clone Technique!"

As Naruto's ninjutsu unfolded, hundreds to thousands of identical Narutos suddenly appeared on the field!

These Narutos surrounded Mizuki in the middle, shouting: "What's wrong? Didn't you say you'd teach me a lesson? Come on, over here, you come here!"

Mizuki, trapped in the center and staring at the swarm of Narutos, panicked instantly!

The Narutos swarmed Mizuki like a hive, each throwing a punch

and a kick, beating him up together!

Finally, when the Shadow Clones dispersed, Mizuki lay on the ground, his face unrecognizable and his body convulsing uncontrollably!

Naruto sheepishly rubbed his head: "Looks like I went a bit too heavy by accident! Iruka-sensei, are you okay?"

"Ah, I'm fine!"

Iruka looked at Naruto and smiled sincerely!

"Naruto, come over for a moment, I have something to give you!"

Afterwards, Iruka handed his forehead protector to Naruto, officially declaring Naruto's graduation as a Genin of Konohagakure!

Through this incident, a bond formed between Naruto and Iruka!

Nairaku hid in the shadows, silently watching. Fortunately, things finally continued along the original direction, staying within his control!

Otherwise, Nairaku feared he would be forced to reveal himself!

Nairaku looked up at a certain spot in the sky!

"That old Third Hokage, still spying down there, shameless!"

Nairaku specializes in Death God's power, so his Soul Power is exceptionally strong; since he broke through the advanced spiritual pressure, he's been able to sense the Third's snooping!

Over the past few years, Nairaku has noticed that the Third occasionally peeks at him!

This annoys him greatly, but he can only pretend to know nothing!

In the Hokage's office, the Third, watching the crystal ball, finally relaxed!

Although he deliberately let Naruto steal the Sealing Scroll, he didn't want Naruto to lose control because that would ruin everything!

"Good, things are finally under control; Naruto has learned the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique and, by defeating Mizuki, has become a Genin!"

"He also forged a friendly relationship with Iruka, which is a good thing!"

"However, why does it feel like someone was watching me with ill intent just now?"

The Third wore a puzzled expression!

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