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The two engaged in a series of friendly exchanges, the content of which was unknown to outsiders. Judging by their expressions, they seemed to have had a pleasant afternoon!

After eating and drinking his fill, Nanfeng returned to his room and lay on the bed, contemplating his future plans.

"Open Personal Panel!" Nanfeng said, lying on the bed and staring at the ceiling.

A semi-transparent Personal Attribute Panel unfolded before Nanfeng. Compared to six years ago, the current data showed a substantial leap.

Host: Akiya Nanfeng.

Age: 12 years old.

Stamina: 210.

Strength: 210.

Defense: 210.

Resistance: 170.

Reaction: 170.

Speed: 170.

Spirit: 170.

Charm: 270.

Chakra: 700.

Skills: Healing Technique, Poisoning Technique, Holy Armor Technique. Kotoamatsukami (Unawakened), Sharingan (Modified), Shadow Clone Jutsu, Great Fireball Technique, Phoenix Sage Fire Technique.

This was all data Nanfeng had accumulated over the years by sacrificing countless hours of rest to continuously treat ninjas at the Konoha Ninja Hospital!

Initially, treating animals yielded some results, but now it was barely rewarding. Nanfeng might have to treat ten injured animals at once to gain a meager amount of attribute points.

Discovering this, Nanfeng shook his head with some distress. The so-called Novice Protection Period had passed. From now on, to gain Attribute Points, he would have to "farm" powerful ninjas!

Recalling the subsequent plot, based on the reactions from the Hokage over the years, Nanfeng, Sasuke, and Naruto would, barring any unforeseen circumstances, be assigned to the same team.

Of course, team assignments weren't based on "Gender Matching" but rather on matching abilities.

As a Medical Ninja, Nanfeng was a Jack of All Trades, useful anywhere. Coupled with his Talent, which was no less than Uchiha Sasuke's, and their good relationship, placing them together would conveniently allow the Hokage to monitor their daily activities!

"But fortunately, I've already reminded them in advance. Compared to when we first started training together six years ago, the surveillance has significantly decreased. Perhaps some subtle details they've displayed over time have gradually put the Hokage at ease, but..."

What Nanfeng didn't finish saying was that Naruto and Sasuke, who knew many of Konoha's Dark Matters, had already begun to harbor doubts about Konoha.

Or rather, they doubted the Elder Council, Danzo, and the current Hokage. As for the others... they were all very lovely people!

For example, the most beloved Teacher Iruka is still pleading in the Hokage Office.

"Lord Hokage, it's been so many years of testing the Clone Technique. Isn't this a bit unfair to Naruto? He's clearly shown enough ability to graduate normally!" Teacher Iruka said with some reluctance.

When he left the Ninja Academy today, seeing Uzumaki Naruto looking dejected under the swing, his heart ached to the extreme!

He felt immense pity for this lonely child. While he might have friends like Nanfeng accompanying him at school, in life, he was just a child without parents, enduring the scorn of others.

"Do you think Naruto truly has that strength?" The Hokage took a deep drag from his cigarette and turned to look at the earnest Teacher Iruka, asking.

"This... your subordinate is unaware. Please, Lord Hokage, explain..." A cold sweat broke out on Teacher Iruka's forehead as he quickly and respectfully addressed Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"I've heard about his training at the academy. I've also specifically paid attention to some of Naruto's practical training. His foundation is good, but haven't you noticed that his Chakra Control is a serious weakness?" Hiruzen Sarutobi looked into Teacher Iruka's eyes, his gaze seeming to pierce through to his very soul.

"This..." The cold sweat on Teacher Iruka's forehead increased. After Hiruzen Sarutobi said this, he felt even more strongly that it was true!

After all, during practical training, even the slightest use of ninjutsu would instantly put Naruto in a state of depletion. Logically, the chakra consumption of a C-Rank Ninjutsu should be within the acceptable range for students at the Ninja Academy.

Someone like Naruto, who becomes depleted immediately after using a single ninjutsu, really hasn't appeared before, has he?

"Therefore, all my actions have a deeper meaning. Although the Clone Technique is simple, it's the best way to test their Chakra Control. If they can't even perform the Clone Technique, how can they truly become ninjas... what do you think are their chances of survival on the battlefield?" Hiruzen Sarutobi's tone became extremely serious as he spoke of this matter!

"Your subordinate understands, Lord Hokage..." Teacher Iruka quickly replied.

"You may go. Have Naruto come see me later. This setback has hit him hard; he needs some guidance." Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand, dismissing Teacher Iruka from the Hokage Office.

After Teacher Iruka left, Hiruzen Sarutobi once again used the Scrying Jutsu to observe Naruto's movements.

It was already night. According to the information he had, Naruto had begun his actions. Meanwhile, another big fish waiting to be hooked, Mizuki, was also secretly observing Naruto's plan!

"Strange, why are the guards here so lax today? I've passed by here many times before, and the defensive strength today is worlds apart!" Naruto thought to himself with a hint of seriousness, though he outwardly rejoiced.

He wasn't foolish. If Mizuki, a full-fledged Chunin, could allow him to steal something, it must be extremely valuable. And with the guards being so weak, it was clear the Hokage already knew about Mizuki's plan in secret!

"Old Man Third really is like Nanfeng said, not as unreliable as he appears on the surface. But is this him giving me a backdoor to graduate smoothly?" Naruto thought, but his hands didn't slow down. He quickly put the Scroll of Seals from the hidden compartment into his pocket.

Next, he needed to head to the agreed-upon location with Mizuki. After all, the condition of their agreement was that he had to learn one ninjutsu from the scroll as a price for graduating smoothly. But how could he possibly settle for such a simple arrangement?

"Remember to replicate some of the contents within. Replicate as much as you can. It can also provide some guiding advice for our future training," Nanfeng's voice echoed in Naruto's mind through a Secret Technique.

Naruto didn't dare to linger. He quickly arrived at the agreed-upon spot. The first thing he did upon opening the Scroll of Seals was to desperately use his chakra to replicate the relevant information in his mind. He stopped when he felt it was becoming a bit strenuous.