Sasuke, Do You Also Want to Seize the Future?

On the streets of Konoha.

Naruto was searching for the remaining nine lucky individuals.

Evening had already fallen.

The golden glow of the setting sun shone upon his handsome, dashing face.

At this hour, I reckon they've all run home for dinner.

The rewards have already been obtained, and there's no time limit for completion.

It wouldn't be bad to give them away tomorrow instead.

Eh... isn't that the Uchiha compound? How did I end up here?

Naruto looked bewildered.

After Itachi Uchiha and Obito slaughtered the entire clan.

They fled to join the Akatsuki.

Taking on the role of.

A tool for Konoha to monitor the Akatsuki.

The primary goal was to protect the young Second Pillar.

The affairs of the Uchiha.

Naruto couldn't care less, nor did he want to get involved.

What he found curious now was that the gate leading into the Uchiha district was open.

The seal on it had clearly been torn off by someone.

He guessed it was the work of the Second Pillar.

He was the only one who would continue to live here.

Sigh, we are both wanderers at the ends of the earth; why must we have met before?

Such a miserable fate.

Second Pillar, let brother bring you some warmth.

Naruto sighed.

He touched the book in his hand, its packaging still intact.

Ding-dong...

Additional choice unlocked!

Choice: Gift one of Jiraiya's literary works to Sasuke (Indra).

Feedback: Whenever Sasuke (Indra) trains and grows stronger.

The host will receive feedback based on his current strength and soul intensity!

Naruto was stunned for a moment.

Although this additional task was a bit lackluster.

But who could refuse a chance to grow stronger for free?

And the beauty of this skill was that as others grew stronger, he could grow stronger right along with them.

His own strength would not be affected in the slightest.

The icing on the cake—

Simple and unadorned.

But it had the advantage of being pleasing.

It perfectly aligned with Naruto's current intentions.

It seemed Jiraiya's book and Sasuke were fated to meet.

He would reluctantly gift the book to Sasuke.

A book worth ten gold coins, given away for free.

The Second Pillar's life wasn't easy either.

Every little bit helps.

Cough, cough, cough...

"Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu!"

A ball of raging, burning flames.

Spewed forth from Sasuke's mouth.

The high-heat fireball caused the once-calm surface of the lake to stir!

Bubbles rose from the depths of the lake, one after another.

The air grew scorched and sweltering.

"Hoo..."

The single tomoe Sharingan in Sasuke's eyes gradually faded away.

It felt as if his strength had been completely drained.

Exhausted, he plopped down onto the wooden bridge.

He gasped for air, his breath coming in ragged gulps.

Beads of sweat the size of peas rolled down his forehead.

Using the Fireball Jutsu three times in a row.

That was already his limit.

Compared to his peers.

Sasuke could certainly be called a genius.

But comparisons only lead to pain.

His older brother, Itachi Uchiha, at his age.

Was far more impressive than he was.

The more he compared.

The more Sasuke realized he might never be able to keep up with his brother's pace!

"Damn it! I'll rest for a bit and go again!"

Refusing to accept defeat, Sasuke gritted his teeth and snarled.

A brother's love and a brother's filial piety.

He would personally slaughter Itachi Uchiha!

He would avenge his father, his mother, and the entire clan!

He could not be defeated by such a minor setback!

"Sasuke, do you want to grasp the future?"

Naruto's calm voice rang out.

To intimidate a brat.

One must strike when they least expect it!

Only then can one achieve victory!

"Who?!!"

Sasuke turned around in alarm.

Upon discovering it was Naruto.

His tense heart finally relaxed a little.

But the thought was terrifying!

When did Naruto appear behind him?

Why hadn't he noticed anything at all?

Sasuke believed that even if he were exhausted.

He should have easily detected someone like the dead-last Naruto.

But it hadn't gone as he imagined.

This proved one thing.

The current Naruto had become stronger.

Stronger than him.

However, Sasuke preferred to believe the latter.

That he was just too tired from training.

And had failed to notice Naruto's presence for a moment.

"What are you doing here? Get out of here, quickly."

This was the territory of the Uchiha clan.

Although things had changed and the people were gone.

It was still not a place just anyone could enter.

What kept Sasuke going, aside from his unwavering desire for revenge.

Was this utterly ridiculous, bygone glory of the Uchiha.

"I've come to help you seize the future."

Naruto grinned.

Though the bratty Second Pillar was a bit full of himself.

He was alright.

A decent target for milking some benefits.

Sasuke froze for a moment.

"Seize the future? Seize what future?"

Naruto got straight to the point.

"You said you wanted revenge."

"What's that to you? Can you make me stronger?"

"Indeed..." Under Sasuke's gaze of shock and anticipation.

Naruto shifted his tone.

"I cannot."

Sasuke's complexion shifted.

From blue to red, then to green.

A free face-changing performance.

Naruto couldn't help but call him an expert!

It would be a waste not to go train in the Nine Provinces; staying here to be a ninja was pointless.

Ninja, ninja—endure until the end, and you're left with nothing.

Like a tortoise, you can only endure when beaten, unless you possess strength far greater than your attacker to brutalize them in return.

And right now, Naruto possessed exactly that kind of strength.

Veins bulged on Sasuke's forehead.

"If you can't, then what are you talking about?!! Get out of here right now! Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite!"

He was desperate to become stronger.

Not only did Naruto fail to give him what he wanted.

He had even toyed with him.

He, Uchiha Sasuke, the Second Pillar of the village.

His ultimate life goal was to grow strong and exact revenge.

From the eighty-year-old man at the village entrance to the three-year-old child in the streets.

Everyone understood why he hadn't died alongside his parents.

You, Naruto, can't give me what I want.

Yet you come here to stir up trouble.

Do you think this is fun?

Naruto shrugged helplessly.

"Helping you become strong is definitely impossible, because strength only comes from one's own willingness and persistent, continuous training."

"I'm not your father or mother, nor am I your guardian; I have no reason to supervise your growth."

"However, I do have methods for becoming stronger, it just depends on whether you're willing to learn."

The Second Pillar heard this.

His delicate body trembled.

Seeing the confident expression on Naruto's face.

He spoke as if it were a serious matter.

Without a blush or a racing heart.

Thinking back to Naruto's performance today.

Could it be that he really possessed a method to become stronger?

But one doesn't accept rewards for no reason; why would he tell him?!

Even if there were a way to become stronger.

Fights are still settled with fists; what normal ninja uses fists to fight?!

Sasuke assumed Naruto was going to teach him taijutsu or some similar ninjutsu.

His little face grew darker and darker.

"Naruto, I don't want your teaching, now immediately, right this second, get out..."

Before Sasuke could finish his sentence.

A towering tree was pierced straight through.

It collapsed right before his eyes.

Less than a minute had passed from start to finish.

Ever since Naruto unleashed that strange ninjutsu.

At this moment, Sasuke was stunned.

Naruto had spoken the truth; there really was a way to become stronger!!!!