[Ping! Sign-in quest triggered. Host, please go to Naruto's home to sign in!] [Quest rewards: Kizaru's Glint-Glint Fruit ability template (7%), Sage Mode!]
"Another new quest?"
Uchiha Gray smiled in his sleep, his eyes gleaming.
Although the system had reduced the frequency of sign-in quests, the rewards had become incredibly generous.
"Sage Mode is an incredibly powerful state achieved by absorbing the natural energy around you. In this state, you can use Senjutsu, greatly enhance your physical abilities, and gain extraordinary sensory skills."
Uchiha Gray's eyes gleamed.
"I haven't learned Wood Release yet, but I've already obtained Sage Mode. Sage Mode and Wood Release are closely connected."
"Now that I have Sage Mode, maybe I'll be able to master Wood Release!"
The smile on Uchiha Gray's lips grew wider.
Mastering Sage Mode didn't necessarily mean he could master Wood Release. But if he mastered both Sage Body and Sage Mode, his chances of mastering Wood Release would be very high.
That was only a guess. He'd have to wait until he obtained Sage Mode to judge for himself.
Without another moment's hesitation, Uchiha Gray opened the door and left.
"Gray, are you heading out?"
Just as Uchiha Gray was about to leave, he ran into Uchiha Itachi, who had gotten ready to go out.
"Good afternoon, Itachi. Yeah, I was just going to meet someone." Uchiha Gray's lips curled into a mysterious smile.
Come to think of it, he still hadn't met Uzumaki Naruto since arriving in this world.
The Child of Prophecy with the strongest talk-no-jutsu.
To be honest, back when he first watched Naruto, he'd had high hopes for Naruto.
Early on, Naruto might have been great at talking people around, but he also won them over with his fists!
After all, no matter who you wanted to convince, you had to beat them first. That was the rule of the ninja world.
Only the strong had a say.
And early Naruto really did operate that way.
When he first fought Gaara, Naruto used every ability at his disposal to defeat him, and only then did his unyielding determination earn Gaara's respect.
But as the story went on, it got more and more ridiculous.
Pain had held on to his hatred for over a decade, and he gave it up because of a few words from you?
What was this supposed to be, shared experience?
What was that nonsense about how he should give up revenge?
How stupid did someone have to be to abandon a blood feud just because someone gave him a few words of advice?
And yet the story had actually gone there.
The once fiery, passionate Naruto had turned into a moron who did nothing but preach at people.
"Don't tell people to be the bigger person. Stay away from people like that, because one day, when lightning strikes, you might get caught up in it too."
Uchiha Gray deeply agreed with the words of a famous comedian from his previous life.
Later Naruto was basically a saint.
And Obito in particular—he'd killed your biological parents.
And he'd just killed Kakashi.
Yet Naruto could turn around and tell Obito how cool he was. Unbelievable.
"Later Naruto seemed to be controlled by some kind of will."
Uchiha Gray remained calm and composed.
Was that old geezer Six Paths behind it?
It made sense. Compared to a corrupted Naruto, a righteous, selfless Naruto with no will of his own was a much better pawn.
After saying goodbye to Uchiha Itachi, Uchiha Gray arrived downstairs from Naruto's place while still lost in thought.
A shabby, two-story building.
A bedroom barely ten square meters in size. Cursed and bullied by everyone in Leaf. Forced to eat expired food and drink spoiled milk.
That was the treatment given to the Fourth Hokage's heroic son.
"Heh!"
Uchiha Gray glanced around. Anbu and Root ninja were watching the place, as if they were keeping an eye on a prisoner.
"Then let me save you, Uzumaki Naruto!"
Uchiha Gray murmured softly as he walked toward the second floor, one step at a time.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Seven or eight ninja appeared in front of Uchiha Gray in an instant.
Their expressions were cold as they stared at him.
"Uchiha Gray, what are you doing? You don't belong here."
The Root squad leader spoke coldly, a vicious killing intent in his eyes.
Lord Danzo had ordered that no one be allowed near this place!
Anyone who came close was defying Lord Danzo's orders.
The kunai in his hand gleamed with a cold light.
"What I do is none of the business of you dogs belonging to Danzo." Uchiha Gray raised his eyelids slightly, his voice icy.
Then Uchiha Gray suddenly smiled, his expression full of amusement and disdain.
"Besides, I'm just here to chat with the son of the Fourth Hokage, the hero's own child. What's the problem?"
The moment Uchiha Gray said that, every Root and Anbu ninja's expression changed.
"Shut up! That's not something you should talk about!" the Anbu squad leader shouted angrily.
The Third had forbidden anyone from speaking about this.
If Naruto found out, after all the hardships and humiliation he'd endured at such a young age, he might lose control!
"Get out of my way!"
Uchiha Gray spoke the words softly. Three-Tomoe Sharingan appeared in his eyes, and the ninja froze in place like puppets under his control, unable to move!
Only after Uchiha Gray had slowly walked past them did the ninja feel as though they'd just escaped the gates of hell.
Cold sweat streamed down their backs!
The Anbu ninja looked at him in terror.
They knew who Uchiha Gray was.
Not long ago, Uchiha Gray had become a Genin and earned the title of genius of the Uchiha Clan!
Even the Third suspected he already had the strength of an Elite Chunin.
At the time, they hadn't taken it seriously. They'd even scoffed at the idea.
How could an eight-year-old kid be that strong?
But now, it seemed the kid had at least the strength of a Jonin.
Three-Tomoe Sharingan—how was that possible?
Even many adult members of the Uchiha Clan couldn't reach that level!
And possessing the Three-Tomoe Sharingan meant he was certain to become an Elite Jonin one day!
He was so young. This was already beyond their ability to handle. They had to inform the Third immediately.
With that thought, the ninja left in a flash!
But the Root ninja continued to stare coldly at Uchiha Gray.
They stepped in front of him without hesitation, their voices icy. "You brat, you dare defy Lord Danzo's orders? Then die!"
The kunai in their hands gleamed coldly as they thrust them toward Uchiha Gray's chest!
Uchiha Gray's lips curled into a smile.
Those bastards really don't know when to quit!
That old pervert Danzo was damn good at controlling people.
But Gray wasn't in the habit of showing mercy.
"Light Weapon!"
"Three-Tomoe Sharingan!"
In an instant, the Root ninja were controlled once more.
But this time, they weren't so lucky. A golden flash streaked past, and their heads dropped to the ground!
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