"So, if Naruto successfully passes the test, he can become stronger than Jonin?"
"Yes, much, much stronger!"
Upon hearing Ren's affirmative answer, both Shirley and Sasuke Uchiha felt a great sense of disappointment.
Just like how an ordinary or even shabby friend turns out to be a rich second-generation with billions in family assets waiting to be inherited.
This has nothing to do with whether the relationship is good or bad; this reaction is simply human nature.
However, immediately afterward, Natsuri and Sasuke Uchiha thought of the strange looks Naruto always received.
Although the situation has improved considerably, it cannot be completely avoided.
The villagers' knowledge that Naruto is the Fourth Hokage's son is not contradictory to their dislike of Nine-Tails and the strange looks they give Naruto.
The sons of heroes are nothing rare. If you randomly pick ten households in Konoha, half of them will have a son of a hero, three of them will have a grandson of a hero, and the remaining two will have some connection to the heroes of Konoha.
Guilt and disgust coexisting is normal; after all, every villager in Konoha is a living, breathing human being.
Natsuri and Sasuke Uchiha reminisced about Naruto, especially when they first met Naruto.
The thought that Naruto's power had to be exchanged for the death of his parents and being scorned by others sent a chill down their spines.
Considering Naruto's tragic past, yet his continued optimism and hope for the future are remarkable.
Natsuri and Sasuke Uchiha simultaneously had the same idea.
Naruto deserves this strength!
While both were happy for Naruto, they couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
Natsuri thought to herself, "Naruto has become so strong since he came back. Am I not worthy of being the boss? Will I still need Naruto to protect me if we encounter danger in the future?"
And Sasuke Uchiha, that idiot, was already stronger than me, and now the gap is widening even further, damn it!!!
They observed the two's behavior closely, especially Sasuke Uchiha, since Natsuri had more contact with Ren.
Although he had a sour face, there was no jealousy or hatred in his eyes; instead, there was a sense of powerlessness at his own weakness.
A slight ripple also stirred in Ren's heart.
Sasuke Uchiha has always liked Ren, whether it's the Uchiha Sasuke from the original story or the adorable Qing Tianzhu in front of him.
In the original work, Naruto's unwavering ninja way of keeping his word and forging ahead is truly inspiring and exhilarating.
However, Sasuke Uchiha, whose collection of face-slapping moments could be made into a standalone theatrical film, is equally passionate, with his spirit of getting beaten up again and again and never giving up despite repeated defeats. It's just that his pretentious personality overshadows his shining qualities.
Besides, in Yuuki's current Ren, what's wrong with liking to pretend? It's a hidden talent of the Uchiha Clan!
"Slap, slap~"
Ren clapped his hands, drawing their attention to himself.
"Alright, don't be discouraged by your teammates' strength. You should feel happy and use it to motivate yourselves!"
"Knew."
"Yes."
The two readily agreed, but they still found it hard to accept at first.
Ren knew it was time to help the two regain their confidence.
"Let me ask you a question: Do you know who is currently recognized as the strongest ninja in the Shinobi World?"
After Ren finished speaking, he stared intently at the two of them.
Natsuri and Sasuke Uchiha also looked at Ren without saying a word, but their eyes spoke volumes.
"That's right, it's me. I've already introduced myself to you. Other villages also have Tailed Beast, and they also have Jinchūriki, or even Perfect Jinchuriki. So, why am I the strongest?"
Natsuri and Sasuke Uchiha were taken aback upon hearing this, then exchanged a glance, wanting to see if the other had an answer.
About half a minute later, Natsuri and Sasuke Uchiha's eyes grew brighter and brighter, especially Sasuke Uchiha, whose complexion brightened from cloudy to sunny, and whose eyes were filled with determination and confidence.
"It seems you've already figured it out. The reason I've become the strongest Shinobi World is because of the bloodline of the Uchiha Clan —the Sharingan."
Ren's Mangekyō Sharingan had already been activated, and he began to deceive the two of them.
"Next, I will introduce you to the true power of the Sharingan of our Uchiha Clan. There are many things that only I, the clan head, am qualified to know..."
Ren then explained some information about the Sharingan to the two of them, One-Tomoe and Mitsudomoe, the power of the Mangekyō Sharingan, and the Sharingan's ability to restrain Tailed Beast.
After the power of the Sharingan was explained, both Natsuri and Sasuke Uchiha kept asking Ren to teach them how to awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan.
Ren was speechless. "I do have the Mangekyō Sharingan, but I don't even know how I activated it."
Indeed, the Hellfire harvested souls to increase eye power, and then the Mangekyō Sharingan was naturally awakened.
But why the Hellfire could be converted into eye power after reaping souls was something Ren had no idea about.
So what else can Ren do but continue to deceive people?
"The way each person awakens the Mangekyō Sharingan is different, hence the prefix 'Mangekyo Sharingan.' Moreover, it is also related to the talent of each Uchiha Clan member. For example, some ninjas in the clan can only develop their Sharingan to the two- Tomoe level in their entire lives, and cannot even awaken the Mitsudomoe, let alone the Mangekyo Sharingan!"
Upon hearing this, the two finally stopped arguing, but Sasuke Uchiha began to have some doubts about his own talent.
Sasuke Uchiha knew that although he and Natsuri both possessed Sharingan, Natsuri had Mitsudomoe, while he only One-Tomoe.
The two were the same age, making it hard for Sasuke Uchiha not to have some doubts.
But just then, Ren's voice came again.
"Of course, Natsuri and Sasuke Uchiha, you don't need to worry about talent. Remember what I just said, the Mangekyō Sharingan comes with a Dōjutsu in each eye, right?"
As he spoke, Ren pointed to his eyes.
"One of my Dōjutsu has been experienced by everyone in Konoha, and you've probably heard many speculations about it. My other Dōjutsu is the ability to clearly see the talent of every Uchiha Clan member!"
Ren can spout nonsense almost without thinking.
"When I awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan, I was already the head of the Uchiha Clan. As I mentioned before, the Sharingan is also known as the eye of the mind. As the clan head, in order to better lead the clan, I was fortunate enough to obtain the Dōjutsu allows me to see the talents of my clan members when I awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan!"
Ren, without much thought, pointed at Natsuri and said, "He spouts lies that sound more like the truth than the truth itself."
"Natsuri, your talent is extremely high. Awakening the Mangekyo Sharingan shouldn't be difficult for you."
After saying that, Ren pointed at Sasuke Uchiha again.
"And you, Sasuke Uchiha, are the most talented Uchiha Clan I've ever seen. No other Uchiha Clan, including myself, possesses your talent. Therefore, the Mangekyō Sharingan shouldn't be your goal; your goal should be to surpass the Mangekyo Sharingan!"
It wasn't exactly chicken soup; Ren had practically shoved an old hen into Sasuke Uchiha's mouth.