Shadow Possession Technique

Su Yu's expression shifted slightly upon hearing that voice.

During the Genin examination, Mizuki had been sitting right beside Iruka.

Su Yu was naturally very familiar with his voice.

Seeing Mizuki dressed in his Chunin uniform, with a giant shuriken strapped to his back, Su Yu knew that a fight was inevitable.

"Mizuki-sensei, you finally came, I..."

Naruto Uzumaki started to speak as he walked toward Mizuki, but Su Yu blocked him.

"Su Yu-kun?" Naruto Uzumaki looked at him in confusion.

"Naruto, was it him? Did he tell you to steal the Scroll of Sealing?" Su Yu asked.

"It... it was Mizuki-sensei who told me..."

"Naruto, thank you for helping me steal the Scroll of Sealing. To show my gratitude, I'll make your end quick." Mizuki's smile was somewhat twisted as he unslung the giant shuriken from his back.

"Mizuki-sensei..." Naruto Uzumaki looked at Mizuki in disbelief.

"Naruto, did you learn it?" Su Yu whispered.

Naruto Uzumaki snapped back to reality and nodded.

"I'll handle the control, you handle the attack." After saying this, Su Yu formed a hand seal.

His shadow instantly stretched out, connecting with Mizuki's shadow.

Mizuki's body stiffened. He glanced at the connected shadows, his pupils constricting.

"You... how do you know the Shadow Possession Technique?"

"Naruto, it's your turn." Su Yu did not answer Mizuki's question, instead channeling all his chakra to maintain control over Mizuki.

"Multi Shadow Clone Technique!" Naruto Uzumaki shouted the ninjutsu that would accompany him for the rest of his life.

The next second.

Thousands of Naruto Uzumakis appeared.

Mizuki's eyes widened.

"Naruto, he used you to steal the Scroll of Sealing, likely with the intention of selling it to another village. If we take him down, we might just earn the Hokage's forgiveness." Su Yu shouted.

Naruto Uzumaki's eyes lit up; he instantly understood what Su Yu meant.

He clenched his fists, glaring at Mizuki.

All of his shadow clones mimicked his movements in unison.

Mizuki forced a difficult smile.

"Su Yu-kun, Naruto-kun, I was just joking with you..."

Hearing this, Naruto Uzumaki didn't hesitate to charge forward with his shadow clones.

Su Yu held Mizuki firmly under his control.

For a time, only Mizuki's screams could be heard from within the mass of Naruto Uzumaki's shadow clones.

By the time all the shadow clones dissipated, Mizuki was lying on the ground, with only a single breath left in him.

Su Yu did not release his control; in fact, he even considered taking the opportunity to kill Mizuki.

Just then.

A figure landed in the clearing.

"Iruka-sensei!" x2

The person who arrived was none other than Iruka.

He looked at the scene before him, his face full of questions.

Why was Mizuki lying on the ground, severely injured?

Why did Su Yu know the Shadow Possession Technique?

Why were two students teaming up to beat a teacher?

"Iruka-sensei, Mizuki-sensei used Naruto to steal the Scroll of Sealing. I was at Ichiraku Ramen eating when I ran into Naruto. Because I was worried about him, I followed him, and to my surprise, I saw Naruto arrive here carrying the Scroll of Sealing.

Immediately after, Mizuki-sensei appeared. He wanted to kill Naruto and me to take the Scroll of Sealing. I suspect he wants to sell the Scroll of Sealing to another village." Su Yu said rapidly.

"What did you say?!" Iruka exclaimed in shock.

He then looked at the miserable state of Mizuki.

"Iruka-sensei, please check if he is faking it. I'm not certain, so I don't dare to release my control easily." Su Yu said earnestly.

"..." Iruka.

Is this something that can be faked?

One hour later.

Hokage Office.

"I'm sorry, Third Hokage-sama, I stole the Scroll of Sealing without permission." Naruto Uzumaki looked full of apology.

"Hokage-sama, I peeked at the Scroll of Sealing, please punish me." Su Yu bowed his waist.

"Hokage-sama, this whole incident happened because Mizuki deceived Naruto, which is why Naruto stole the Scroll of Sealing," Iruka explained.

The Third Hokage looked at the three of them and fell silent.

A long while passed.

He stood up.

"Naruto, you realized your mistake and corrected it, and together with Su Yu-kun, you defeated Mizuki and returned the Scroll of Sealing, so I will forgive your actions this time. Su Yu-kun, although you peeked at the Scroll of Sealing, it is understandable, and furthermore, since you and Naruto defeated Mizuki, I will forgive you as well."

"Thank you, Third Hokage-sama."

"Thank you, Hokage-sama."

Naruto Uzumaki and Su Yu said simultaneously.

"Iruka, do you think Naruto is qualified to become a Genin?" The Third Hokage looked toward Iruka.

Iruka was stunned.

Naruto Uzumaki's face was full of anticipation.

Su Yu also looked at Iruka.

"I believe Naruto is fully qualified to become a Genin of Konoha," Iruka said softly.

"Iruka-sensei!" Naruto Uzumaki looked at Iruka with excitement.

"Congratulations, Naruto." Su Yu congratulated him.

"It is getting late, Iruka, take them back. The matter of the Scroll of Sealing ends here, and Mizuki will be locked away in Konoha Prison." The Third Hokage looked at the three of them with a smile.

"Yes, Hokage-sama." Iruka bowed.

Naruto Uzumaki and Su Yu did the same.

The three left the Hokage Office.

While walking down the street.

Iruka recalled the matter regarding Su Yu.

Where exactly did Su Yu learn the Shadow Possession Technique he used on Mizuki?

This was a secret technique of the Nara Clan; if the Nara Clan found out an outsider had mastered the Shadow Possession Technique, they would certainly question Su Yu.

Of course, Su Yu's parents were Anbu ninjas under the Hokage's direct command, so even the Nara Clan couldn't do much to Su Yu; there was no need to worry for now.

However, the fact that Su Yu knew the Shadow Possession Technique was no small matter.

Iruka looked at the two of them and decided to speak with Su Yu about this privately.

He first sent Naruto Uzumaki home.

Then, Iruka and Su Yu walked together.

"Iruka-sensei, I know you want to ask how I learned the Shadow Possession Technique; actually, I have my own questions about it as well," Su Yu spoke up first.

"Hm?" Iruka was taken aback.

"I know this is a secret technique of the Nara Clan. When I was sorting through my parents' belongings, I discovered the training method for the Shadow Possession Technique. After I learned it, I burned the training manual. At the same time, I have tried my best to avoid using it; today was a special circumstance, and if I hadn't used it, I might have been in mortal danger," Su Yu said, lowering his head.

"I see." Iruka understood.

Su Yu's parents were Anbu members; it was normal for them to have the training method for the Shadow Possession Technique in their possession.

It was just that they probably never expected their child to learn it.

"Iruka-sensei, did I do something wrong?" Su Yu looked up at Iruka, his eyes filled with a hint of fear.

"Su Yu-kun, you did nothing wrong. I will inform the Hokage-sama about this tomorrow. As long as the Hokage-sama steps in, the Nara Clan will certainly accept the situation," Iruka said with a smile.

"Thank you, Iruka-sensei." The expression on Su Yu's face relaxed.

In reality, he knew that the Nara Clan wouldn't pursue a matter like this.

The reason he said it this way was simply to have Iruka provide him with a resolution.

Once the Third Hokage knew, he would surely consider him a talent.

(End of chapter)