"Whew~"
Naruto let out a long breath, lowered his stance, and looked expectantly at Shiro. "How was that, Uncle Shiro? Can I clear the second floor of the Illusion Trial now?"
"Though this may dampen your enthusiasm, I still have to tell you that you still can't pass the second floor. You've been inside before, so I think you know very well that the opponents on the second floor are already ninjas.
"With only fighting techniques, you can't stand against them at all. It's a gap in strength. After all, your age is what it is."
"Then there's no way at all?"
"Give up. This is a difference in basic physical ability. Don't forget, you're only three. You only cleared the first floor by relying on technique and planning, slowly wearing them down. Do you think your planning and technique are already better than a ninja's?"
Shiro looked at Naruto, who was frowning in frustration, and narrowed his eyes. "Also, why are you so eager to become stronger? Did someone say something to you?"
".No."
"All right. If you don't want to say it, I won't force you. But if you want to become stronger, there's no other way. At least not right now."
"Then when will there be?"
Seeing Naruto's urgency, Shiro sighed. Like this, he was practically writing guilty all over his face.
".And you still say there isn't anything. Forget it, I won't interfere with your decision. If you want to get stronger quickly, there's only one thing you can do—wait."
"Wait?"
"That's right, wait. Wait until you grow up. For you right now, no method will work. A towering building rises from level ground. I think I should explain what that phrase means."
".I understand. Then what should I do now? Keep practicing Baji Quan?" Naruto