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"What if I practiced that technique?"

"I mean the powerful ninjutsu I invented myself..."

"Sexy Technique!"

[The Sexy Technique is also a variant of the Transformation Technique, so the answer is...]

[Yes.]

Naruto was overjoyed. Grinning, he said, "Then the show's about to begin!"

"I've only tested this move in secret. I've never actually practiced it properly before..."

Naruto immediately pictured himself "gathering inspiration." Really, that just meant the picture books he'd seen in the bookstore. He quickly molded chakra, spread it over his entire body, and formed hand seals in one smooth motion.

"Transformation!"

In an instant, a flawless beauty appeared in the room, accompanied by wisps of white smoke.

But Naruto wasn't satisfied.

"Hmm, it looks like there are still plenty of flaws..."

"Transformation!"

This time, he threw himself into his training with remarkable enthusiasm...

Actually, although Naruto was very good at the Sexy Technique, and had used it to take down plenty of people in the original story,

including the Third, Sarutobi Hiruzen, Jiraiya, Ebisu, and even...

the final boss, the progenitor of chakra, Kaguya Otsutsuki!

He didn't really understand what the technique meant.

He'd even complained more than once about why adults would fall for such a silly trick.

In other people's eyes, the Sexy Technique might have seemed crude and vulgar.

But to Naruto, it was a genuinely practical ninjutsu.

"Transfor—"

"Transformation!"

Naruto tirelessly worked at his training. This was the first ninjutsu he'd truly devoted himself to developing, and the first time he'd needed absolutely no encouragement to keep practicing.

The system remained as cold and mechanical as ever.

[Host successfully performed the Transformation Technique 100 times. Transformation Technique proficiency +3. Current proficiency: 64!]

[Host successfully performed the Sexy Technique 100 times. Sexy Technique proficiency +3. Current proficiency: 58!]

Clearly, the system knew the difference between them.

In the Mental Space, Kurama watched Naruto's every move and couldn't help staring in utter disbelief.

He twitched his ears and shook his head.

"Hmph. What a ridiculous brat, coming up with a ridiculous ninjutsu..."

Of course, a move like that had no effect on the Nine-Tailed Fox.

The night had grown deep.

Konoha was silent.

Inside the Hokage Office,

the Third, Sarutobi Hiruzen, had finished a day of tedious work. He rubbed his aching eyes and gave a wry smile as he shook his head.

He lit his pipe and began reading the report Anbu had submitted about Naruto.

"Hmm?"

"That Naruto is still keeping at it?"

"Could it be that this time he really..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen blew out a large smoke ring, his aged brows furrowing slightly.

"Heh, well, that would be a good thing..."

With that thought, he looked at the Crystal Ball beside his desk.

"Then I might as well check whether the boy is still working hard..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen picked it up, formed hand seals, and activated his secret technique.

"Telescope Technique."

He spread his hands. The mist inside the Crystal Ball gradually cleared, soon revealing the scene in Naruto's room.

"Transfor—"

A crisp voice rang out.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's heart stirred.

"He really is still training?"

"It's almost midnight..."

"That boy really has turned over a new leaf..."

"Is he practicing the Transformation Technique?"

The next instant,

Naruto formed hand seals. Amid swirling white smoke, a graceful, curvaceous beauty appeared before Sarutobi Hiruzen, striking a coquettish pose and flaunting her charms.

She even let out a seductive little hum, then blew a kiss toward Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was watching from above through the Telescope Technique...

"Mmm..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen felt as if he'd been struck by lightning. His old face flushed red, and his body shuddered violently!

"Th-this is..."

Pfft—

Two streams of blood burst from his nose!

He hurriedly clamped a hand over it, but his body toppled backward despite himself.

"Lord Hokage!"

"What happened?!"

Hearing the Hokage cry out, several dutiful Anbu members instantly dropped down from above and appeared beside him, asking with deep concern.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's face was bright red. "I-it's nothing..."

"Don't come any closer!"

"...Lord Hokage, are we under attack?!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen quickly wiped away the blood and forced himself to stand up again, trying to stay calm.

"Cough, cough. No..."

"I'm just exhausted, and the dry weather made me dizzy. I fell over..."

The Anbu members were immediately worried.

"Lord Hokage, please take good care of yourself!"

"Cough, cough... I-I will..."

He hurriedly covered the Crystal Ball, not daring to let anyone else see what was inside.

"Damn it, what kind of indecent ninjutsu has Naruto come up with?!"

"A technique of that level wouldn't work on me..."

"P-probably..."

Naruto kept training, unaware that at such a young age, without even trying very hard, he'd already taken down a true Kage-level powerhouse from afar!

A feat without precedent, and unlikely ever to be surpassed...

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Chapter 23: How Can You Sleep at Your Age?! Please Vote for This Chapter!!!

The Ninja Academy's exams basically consisted of three subjects:

academic studies, basic ninjutsu, and sparring.

There was no need to say much about academic studies.

The basic ninjutsu exam was different every year.

Naruto had even complained that he'd failed the graduation exam several years in a row because, by sheer bad luck, they'd tested him on the Clone Technique every time—the technique he was worst at.

The Ninja Academy's system was that students entered at six and graduated at twelve.

Of course, that was the norm in peacetime.

In extraordinary times, there were also "monsters" like Kakashi Hatake and Itachi Uchiha.

Kakashi Hatake graduated at five, became a Chunin at six, and a Jonin at twelve.

Itachi Uchiha entered the academy at six, graduated at seven, and joined Anbu at just eleven.

But in fact, even in peacetime, students could theoretically graduate early.

For example, the original story explicitly stated that Sasuke Uchiha's exam results during his first year at the academy were already good enough for him to graduate.

He simply chose to continue his training and studies.

Now, even if Naruto drew the Clone Technique for his exam, he could at least pass.

But if he wanted to place in the top ten of his class, that clearly wouldn't be enough.

If he was lucky and drew the Transformation Technique, the one he was relatively best at, he might even get a high score.

That was also one of the main reasons Naruto preferred to practice the Transformation Technique on his own.

Sure enough...

After just one training session, Naruto's proficiency in the Clone Technique and Sexy Technique had both increased considerably.

His proficiency had gone up by a full eight points, reaching 69 and 63 respectively!

That was how everyone's talents were distributed differently!

After all, he'd worked himself to the bone practicing the Clone Technique, yet even now, he'd only just managed to pass...

At last, his training was over. Naruto let out a huge yawn and soon fell asleep, the system's warning ringing in his ears.

The system had trained Naruto so thoroughly that now, when bedtime came, he could fall asleep instantly...

Without a single distracting thought.

Naruto had gradually gotten used to System Bro's presence.

He'd even become just a little dependent on it...

The legendary Stockholm syndrome!

Naruto really did need someone to push him forward like this.

But...

Naruto was still celebrating far too soon...

He had no idea how terrifying the system could be...

In his dream,

Naruto seemed to be standing on the roof of the Hokage Office. He wore the Hokage Haori and Hokage Hat, standing with his arms crossed in a commanding, imposing pose as he faced all the shinobi and civilians of Konoha.