Holy crap

Having witnessed the entire process, Number Ninety-Two's perception of Naruto underwent an earth-shattering change in an instant.

When he saw the ninjutsu Naruto used upon landing, he had thought Naruto was a king. Then Naruto's foolish actions afterward made him think he was just bronze-tier trash. But this scene before him...

So that was it. This damned brat had been pretending to be weak to catch the strong!

Could it be that this brat had discovered he was being followed?

The more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed. Number Ninety-Two immediately began considering retreat. Though he was a death-row inmate, another day alive was still another day alive. What if this brat was as ruthless as he had been with Number Twenty-Two?

Only then did Naruto belatedly toss the grenade onto the ground. He ran over to Number Twenty-Two, shaking him. "Hey, are you okay? Wake up!"

I didn't blow him to death, did I?

Naruto felt like crying. He had never seen anything like this before. Who knew that iron ball was so dangerous—that it could actually explode?

What was he supposed to do now?

Pressing his ear to Number Twenty-Two's chest, Naruto heard a faint heartbeat and immediately panicked. The man was still alive, but Naruto didn't know Medical Ninjutsu. He couldn't just watch him die, could he?

After all, this was the consequence of his recklessness. Naruto felt deeply guilty.

Just then, someone stepped out from behind a rock with a harmless smile on his face. "Um, do you need help? I know a little medical knowledge. He looks seriously injured. If he isn't treated quickly, he might die."

"Really? That's great! Hurry, hurry!"

Although Naruto found it somewhat strange, he had no time to think about it right now. Saving the man was