A fierce warning from the system rang through Naruto's mind.
However...
"System, everything you demand of me, all those warnings, they're for my own good!"
"I'm grateful you stopped me from sneaking into Lord Hokage's house to steal things before, but..."
"Iruka-sensei... he might be in danger!"
"This time, there's no way you can stop me!"
[Warning! Baptism of Lightning Release! Countdown: 5...]
Naruto Uzumaki didn't hesitate. He kept hurtling forward at full speed.
[Stamina Monster], activated!
He pushed his strength to the limit and burst into a sprint, his body becoming a blur as he raced through the forest!
[4...]
"It's no use!"
[3...]
"I'll definitely..."
[2...]
"Make up for my mistake..."
[1...]
[I absolutely won't let anything happen to Iruka-sensei!]
[0!]
In an instant.
Rumble—
Boom!!!
The violent power of Lightning Release, visible, audible, and tangible only to Naruto, came crashing down from the sky. It poured over him and struck his body with a brutal crack!
"Ahhhhhhh—"
A heart-rending scream rang out. Naruto was electrocuted so fiercely that pain pierced his heart and sank into his bones. The intense paralyzing effect made every muscle in his body twitch and tremble!
Thud—
Naruto plunged through the thick branches and leaves, crashing hard onto the forest floor. His body curled and contorted from the electricity as he screamed without pause...
[Host, please...]
Naruto suddenly roared, "Then electrocute me to death!"
"Even so..."
"I still have to save Iruka-sensei!"
His features twisted into a savage grimace. His eyes reddened, his teeth grew sharper, and the whisker-like markings on his face seemed to tear apart!
Naruto Uzumaki endured the Baptism of Lightning Release by sheer force, gritting his teeth against unimaginable pain as he struggled back to his feet. Step by step, he headed deeper into the Forest of Death...
And