The Deception of Mizuki, the Traitor

I should head home first and figure out how to freely utilize the other half of the Nine-Tails' chakra.

Naruto thought to himself.

For one, he didn't have any money on him.

For another, it was already late at night.

Wandering around aimlessly outside.

Would only arouse the suspicion of the Anbu.

A secluded, small single room.

From a distance.

Naruto saw a figure standing at his front door.

He raised an eyebrow.

Walking over with a sense of confusion.

The person saw Naruto and was immediately overjoyed.

"Naruto, you're finally back. Actually, failing the exam wasn't your fault."

Mizuki tried his best to control his facial expressions, his tone extremely gentle.

He wore the look of an elder caring for a junior.

It gave Naruto a sudden chill.

Is this guy a gay?

Wait... hold on!

Isn't this the early-game minor villain, the little experience-boost assistant, Mizuki?

That's right.

He's the one who incites him to steal the Scroll of Seals.

And thus kicks off his ninja path.

Looking at it from another angle.

Without Mizuki, there would be no future Naruto.

There is no Hokage after Mizuki...

Cough, cough... that's just a joke from silly netizens online.

Can't take it seriously.

If someone is being overly attentive for no reason, they are either a traitor or a thief.

Naruto wasn't very fond of this two-faced snake.

"Mizuki-sensei, it's so late, is something the matter?"

Naruto smiled.

Damn it, get lost already.

Let me go inside and sleep.

Eh? Why does Naruto feel so different tonight?

Is it because he doesn't have those whiskers?

Mizuki was puzzled, but he still remembered the purpose of his visit!

"Naruto, the fact that you failed the graduation exam today is not your fault, but because you lack a proper legacy."

Mizuki said earnestly.

A proper legacy??

Trying to trick me into stealing the Scroll of Seals?

Naruto found it amusing internally, but he still wanted to watch Mizuki continue his performance.

"Oh, Mizuki-sensei, tell me quickly, how can I achieve that!"

Eh???

Is this kid this easy to fool?

Damn!

I wasted a whole day preparing this speech.

Shit.

Mizuki's smile blossomed like a chrysanthemum as he said mysteriously, "I'm only telling you this, don't tell anyone else."

"Actually, it's very simple to become stronger."

"Inside the Third Hokage's office, there is a large scroll inscribed with all sorts of super-powerful ninjutsu."

"As long as you can get that scroll out, you will be absolutely invincible from now on!"

Naruto Uzumaki deliberately wore a worried expression. "Mizuki-sensei, are you asking me to steal? If Third Hokage finds out, he'll surely beat me to death."

"Nonsense! This is called borrowing. How can borrowing be called stealing?"

"Just think about it. In class, you are one of the few whose parents are not around. What about the other students? Their moms and dads are there, and they have family legacies, so their progress is much faster than yours. This is the reason."

"This is the gap!"

Mizuki spat as he spoke, becoming increasingly agitated.

Back in the day, he was the one who had been surpassed like this.

He felt a sense of defeat, as if he had been born at the wrong time!

Naruto's mouth twitched.

Has this traitor gone mad?

Or does he have some deep-seated grudge against Hiruzen Sarutobi?

Naruto prepared to find an opportunity to send Mizuki away.

A cold, mechanical voice rang in his ears.

"Ding-dong. Option One: Steal the Scroll of Seals hidden in Hiruzen Sarutobi's room."
"Reward: Mutated Enhanced Rinnegan (Host can choose between blue, purple, or gold colors)."
"Option Two: Refuse Mizuki's request."
"Reward: Ninjutsu. Chidori."
"Option Three: Refuse Mizuki's request and report this matter to Hiruzen Sarutobi."
"Reward: Ninjutsu. Rasengan."

Is there even a choice here?

This is called borrowing, not stealing.

That guy Hiruzen Sarutobi has made me eat instant noodles for so many days.

He didn't even give me a decent place to live.

It is time to collect some interest from him.

I, Naruto Uzumaki, am not someone to be trifled with!

"I choose one!"

"Selection successful."

Naruto said, "Mizuki-sensei, hurry and tell me where that scroll is hidden. I want to become stronger!!"

Mizuki looked at Naruto with emotion.

He felt that his breath hadn't been wasted!

The boy is teachable!

"Good! Come, I'll tell you. You enter the Third Hokage office. First, do it like this..."

After giving instructions.

Mizuki added, "You are responsible for going in, and I will meet you outside. There are some annoying guys out there, so I have to lure them away first."

"Mizuki-sensei, who are those annoying guys?" Naruto asked intentionally.

"You don't need to worry about that. A child doesn't need to know so much for now. Just focus on doing your part," Mizuki said.

Aren't they just those Anbu ninjas?

If it weren't for the fact that the person going in is me.

Anyone else would have been finished long ago.

Acting all secretive and shady.

Naruto was speechless. If it weren't for the Mutated Enhanced Rinnegan rewarded by the system.

He would have killed this traitor on the spot.

"Oh, I see."

Mizuki felt a bit guilty, mainly worried that Naruto might flake out halfway.

He added, "Knowing less now is good for you. Don't blame your teacher for not telling you."

"When you are older, you will naturally know some things."

"Uh, then I'm going," Naruto said.

"Good! We'll split up. You go ahead, and I'll follow. We'll meet at that big forest in the east later! You know where that is, right?"

"I know."

"No time to lose, let's go!"