The Treatment of a Hero's Son

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[Mission Rewards: Kizaru's Glint-Glint Fruit ability template (7%), Sage Mode!]

"Another new mission?"

Uchiha Gray curled his lips into a smile as he slept, his eyes flickering.

Although the frequency of the system's sign-ins had decreased, the rewards obtained were incredibly generous.

"Sage Mode is a super-powered state entered by absorbing the natural energy of the surroundings. In this mode, one can utilize Senjutsu, significantly enhance physical capabilities, and possess extraordinary sensory perception."

A sharp glint flashed in Uchiha Gray's eyes.

"I didn't expect to acquire Sage Mode before even learning Wood Release. There is a profound connection between Sage Mode and Wood Release."

"Once I possess Sage Mode, I might just be able to successfully master Wood Release as a result!"

The smile on Uchiha Gray's face grew wider.

Mastering Sage Mode didn't guarantee the ability to use Wood Release, but if one possessed both a Sage Body and Sage Mode, the probability of mastering Wood Release became extremely high.

This was merely a hypothesis; a definitive judgment could only be made after obtaining Sage Mode.

Without further hesitation, Uchiha Gray opened the door and left.

"Gray, are you heading out?"

Just as Uchiha Gray was stepping out, he ran into Uchiha Itachi, who was packed and ready to leave.

"Good afternoon, Itachi. That's right, I was just planning to go see someone." Uchiha Gray's lips curled into an enigmatic smile.

Come to think of it, he hadn't met Uzumaki Naruto yet since arriving in this world.

The Child of Prophecy, possessor of the strongest "Talk-no-Jutsu."

To be honest, back when he watched the early stages of Naruto, he had held very high expectations for the boy.

Because in the early days, even though Naruto's ability to talk people down was strong, he also relied on his fists to convince them!

After all, no matter who you want to persuade, you need to beat them into submission first; that was the rule of the ninja world.

Only the strong have the right to speak.

The early Uzumaki Naruto had indeed acted this way.

When he first fought Gaara, it was only after Naruto used his various abilities to defeat him that he used his indomitable will to earn Gaara's recognition.

But as the plot progressed in the later stages, it became increasingly ridiculous.

Pain had held onto his hatred for over a decade, only to give it up because of a few words from you?

What "empathy"?

What "you should give up revenge"? It was all complete nonsense.

How much of an idiot does one have to be to abandon a blood feud just because of someone else's persuasion?

Yet, such a plotline actually managed to happen.

It turned the once high-octane, passionate Naruto into a naive fool who only knew how to preach.

"Never advise others to be magnanimous; you should stay far away from such people, because you never know when lightning might strike and drag you down with them."

Uchiha Gray deeply identified with the words of a famous comedian from his past life.

The later Naruto was like a saintly do-gooder.

Especially regarding Obito, who had killed his biological parents.

And had just finished off Kakashi.

Yet, in the blink of an eye, Naruto was able to praise Obito for being "the coolest guy." It was truly unbelievable.

"The later Naruto seemed as if he were being manipulated by some kind of will."

Uchiha Gray's expression remained calm and indifferent.

Was it that old geezer, the Six Paths, playing tricks?

Indeed, compared to a darkened Naruto, a righteous, hollow Naruto who lacked his own will was much better suited to be a pawn.

After bidding farewell to Uchiha Itachi, Uchiha Gray arrived downstairs at Naruto's apartment in the time it took to think through these matters.

It was a dilapidated two-story building.

A bedroom of a dozen square meters, enduring the insults and bullying of everyone in the Leaf, eating expired food and drinking expired milk.

This was the treatment afforded to the son of the Fourth Hokage, the hero of the village.

"Heh!"

Uchiha Gray glanced around; Anbu and Root ninjas were monitoring the place simultaneously, as if they were guarding a prisoner.

"Then let me be the one to save you, Uzumaki Naruto!"

Uchiha Gray whispered softly, walking step by step toward the second floor.

"Swish, swish, swish!"

A sound of air being torn apart rang out.

Seven or eight ninjas appeared instantly before Uchiha Gray.

They wore cold expressions, staring icily at Uchiha Gray.

"Uchiha Gray, what do you think you're doing? This is not a place you should be."

The lead ninja of Root spoke in a cold voice, his eyes radiating violent killing intent.

Lord Danzo had already ordered that no one was to approach this area!

Anyone who came near was defying Lord Danzo's command.

The kunai in his hand glinted with a chilling light.

"Do I need to explain myself to a pack of Danzo's dogs?" Uchiha Gray lifted his eyelids slightly, his voice frigid.

In the next moment, Uchiha Gray suddenly smiled, a smile brimming with playfulness and contempt.

"Besides, I'm just here to have a chat with the son of the Fourth Hokage, the descendant of a hero. Is there a problem with that?"

The moment Uchiha Gray spoke those words, the expressions of all the Root and Anbu ninjas changed drastically.

"Shut your mouth! That is not a subject you are permitted to discuss!" the lead Anbu ninja shouted in a rage.

The Third Hokage had already forbidden everyone from mentioning this matter.

If Naruto were to find out, given how much hardship and humiliation he had suffered at such a young age, he might just lose control!

"Scram!"

Uchiha Gray spat the word out softly, and the Three-Tomoe Sharingan instantly appeared in his eyes. The ninjas froze in place like puppets under a spell, unable to move a muscle!

It was not until Uchiha Gray slowly walked past them that these men felt as if they had just returned from the gates of hell.

Cold sweat streamed down their backs!

The Anbu ninjas' eyes were filled with terror.

They knew of Uchiha Gray.

Not long ago, Uchiha Gray had just become a genin and was crowned a genius of the Uchiha clan!

Even the Third Hokage suspected that he already possessed the strength of an elite chunin.

At the time, they hadn't taken it seriously, even scoffing at the notion.

How could an eight-year-old brat possess such formidable power?

But looking at him now, this kid possessed at least the strength of a jonin.

The Three-Tomoe Sharingan—how was this possible?

This was a level that many adult members of the Uchiha clan could never reach!

Possessing the Three-Tomoe Sharingan meant he was destined to become an Elite Jonin in the future!

The kid was so young; this matter was far beyond their capabilities, and they had to inform the Third Hokage immediately.

With that thought, the ninjas vanished in an instant!

However, the Root ninjas continued to stare at Uchiha Gray with cold, unwavering gazes.

Without hesitation, they blocked Uchiha Gray's path, their voices icy, "Brat, since you dare to defy Lord Danzo's orders, then go to hell!"

The kunai in their hands glinted with a chilling light, poised to pierce through Uchiha Gray's chest!

A smile curled at the corner of Uchiha Gray's mouth.

They really don't know when to quit!

That old pervert Danzo really is one of a kind when it comes to brainwashing his subordinates.

But he had no habit of showing mercy.

"Light Weapon!"

"Three-Tomoe Sharingan!"

In an instant, the bodies of the Root ninjas were controlled once again.

But they weren't as lucky as they had been before; the next moment, a flash of golden light flickered, and their heads dropped to the ground instantly!