Ch. 26Another encounter with the wild boar, a demonstration of the Six Powers

Itachi recognized Naruto's shadow clone after it killed a wild boar, but chose not to report Naruto to the Third Hokage. Naruto and Rock Lee retrieved the boar, ate their fill, and watched as Zeff used another charging boar to demonstrate the Six Powers.

  • Itachi comforted Sasuke after the encounter and decided not to tell the Third Hokage that Naruto's shadow clone had killed a wild boar.
  • Naruto received Zeff's memories and, with Rock Lee, returned to the forest to retrieve the boar and gather firewood.
  • Zeff prepared and roasted the boar, seasoning it with ingredients he found in the forest, and Naruto and Rock Lee ate a third of it.
  • A huge wild boar charged at the group, and Zeff took control of Naruto's body to demonstrate Shave and Iron Body.
  • Zeff used Finger Pistol to stab the boar's belly and began teaching Naruto and Rock Lee the Six Powers.

Ch. 27Another encounter with the wild boar, demonstrating the Six Powers (2)

Zeff demonstrated more of the Six Powers to Naruto, Rock Lee, and the watching Uchiha Itachi by defeating the giant wild boar. After Zeff returned to Naruto’s body and released his Armament Haki, Naruto felt the full force of the injuries his body had endured.

  • Uchiha Itachi returned to the forest and watched Naruto’s clone and Rock Lee before Zeff began fighting the giant wild boar.
  • Zeff taught Kami-e and Tempest Kick, then used Moonwalk and another Tempest Kick to pursue and kill the fleeing boar.
  • Rock Lee praised the Six Powers, and Zeff promised to teach him and Naruto even stronger techniques after they mastered the basics.
  • Zeff noticed Uchiha Itachi watching, but Itachi decided not to report Naruto’s split personality to the Third Hokage.
  • At home, Zeff entered the Healing Machine, released his Armament Haki, and withdrew his consciousness from Naruto’s body.
  • Naruto returned his consciousness to his body and felt intense pain throughout his bones and muscles.

Ch. 28Weslie and Sparky

Zeff put Naruto and Rock Lee through gravity training and had them chase the sheep dolls Weslie and Sparky to earn their dinner. After a month of training, both boys could endure seven times normal gravity and kept their bracelets active during daily life.

  • Zeff kept Naruto in the Healing Machine for two hours, then began afternoon training with Weslie and Sparky, sheep dolls loaded with steaks.
  • Naruto chased Weslie and Rock Lee chased Sparky, but their skills repeatedly thwarted the boys as they ran under twice normal gravity.
  • After more than two hours, Zeff let Naruto and Rock Lee switch off their Gravity Bracelets and try again, and they easily caught the sheep and ate the steaks inside.
  • Zeff told them to repeat the morning exercises and evening sheep-catching for months, increasing the bracelets' gravity by half a times normal gravity every three days.
  • Naruto and Rock Lee continued training for a month, reached seven times normal gravity, and kept their bracelets active in daily life.

Ch. 29Diagnosis confirmed: Naruto has schizophrenia

The Third Hokage and Danzo separately concluded that Naruto had developed a second personality, while Naruto remained unaware of their suspicions. As Naruto prepared to start school, Zeff and Wolffy offered to see him off, while Kurama stayed in the Sealing Space.

  • An Anbu reported to the Third Hokage that Naruto trained with Rock Lee under a clone called Teacher Zeff, leading the Hokage to suspect Naruto had a second personality.
  • Danzo claimed a mysterious ninja had ambushed him and warned that Naruto's second personality might threaten Konoha.
  • The Third Hokage refused to hand Naruto over to Danzo and told him to investigate the supposed Blood Release Ninja and accomplice.
  • Danzo noticed the Hokage's laptop, but the Third Hokage shut it before Danzo could see what was on it.
  • Naruto, Zeff, Wolffy, and Kurama played League of Legends while discussing Naruto's upcoming first day at school.
  • Zeff and Wolffy offered to accompany Naruto to school, while Kurama said he could not leave the Sealing Space.

Ch. 30Diagnosis Confirmed: Naruto Has Split Personalities (2)

The Third Hokage visited Naruto’s house to question Wolffy and Zeff about Naruto’s supposed split personalities, then heard assurances from the Nine-Tails that they would not harm Naruto. He left with the remaining Ninja Guide DLC and planned to keep the personalities calm while the Yamanaka Clan looked for a solution.

  • Wolffy prepared supplies for Naruto’s school day before the Third Hokage arrived and asked whether he and Zeff were Naruto’s alternate personalities.
  • Wolffy contacted Zeff, who took control of Naruto’s clone and told the Third Hokage he would not oppose Konoha as long as it did not harm Naruto.
  • The Third Hokage asked how Zeff could ensure Naruto’s other personalities would not hurt him, and the Nine-Tails briefly appeared to reassure him.
  • Wolffy returned, gave the Third Hokage a USB Drive containing all the Ninja Guide DLC, and sent him away.
  • The Third Hokage remained skeptical but decided to keep Naruto’s personalities and the Nine-Tails calm while the Yamanaka Clan sought a treatment.

Ch. 31Going to school (1)

Naruto prepared to start at the Ninja Academy with gadgets from Wolffy and set out with Wolffy and Zeff. At the school entrance, the adults watched the trio with concern, while Inoichi Yamanaka privately considered Naruto’s distinct personalities and their possible danger.

  • Naruto packed a Shrinking Pill, a Bubble Gun, a rocket launcher, and other supplies into his Space Backpack before leaving with Wolffy and Zeff.
  • Rock Lee greeted Naruto, recognized Zeff and Wolffy, and learned that they were Naruto’s companions.
  • Naruto and his companions reached the Ninja Academy, where Shikaku Nara, Choza Akimichi, Inoichi Yamanaka, Uchiha Itachi, Sasuke Uchiha, and Hinata Hyuga noticed them.
  • Inoichi Yamanaka thought Naruto’s personalities were unusually distinct and recalled that he had been tasked with finding a way to eliminate them.
  • Inoichi Yamanaka urged Shikaku Nara and Choza Akimichi to keep their children away from Naruto, but both men said they would not stop their children from befriending him.

Ch. 32Enrollment (2)

Naruto enrolled in the Ninja Academy after confronting Mizuki over his hostile treatment. He joined Hinata and the other young standouts in Iruka's classroom, while Mizuki left with murderous intent toward him.

  • Naruto greeted Hinata while waiting to register, and Zeff and Wolffy returned to the Sealing Space.
  • The Third Hokage watched Naruto through a Crystal Ball, then became distracted when a kunoichi's affection score dropped.
  • Mizuki insulted Naruto and threatened to refuse his admission, but Naruto acted as if he would leave until Iruka stopped him.
  • Naruto demanded an apology from Mizuki, who apologized and left after Naruto agreed to complete his registration.
  • Naruto and Hinata followed Iruka to their classroom, where they joined Shikamaru Nara, Choji Akimichi, Ino Yamanaka, Sasuke Uchiha, Kiba Inuzuka, Shino Aburame, and Sakura Haruno.

Ch. 33A dream from his past life: slacking off and gaming in class

Naruto began his first day at the Ninja Academy by gaming on his laptop during Iruka's lesson, drawing several classmates into watching. After Iruka sent the boys outside, Naruto decided to bring more computers so they could play together next time.

  • Naruto sat beside Hinata without waiting for Iruka's permission, and the Third Hokage gave the class a speech about the Will of Fire.
  • Iruka introduced himself and asked the students to do the same; Naruto said his dream was world peace.
  • Naruto played League of Legends during class and told Hinata he would bring a second computer so they could play together.
  • Kiba, Shikamaru, Choji, and Sasuke gathered around Naruto's laptop, disrupting Iruka's lesson.
  • Iruka sent Naruto, Shikamaru, Choji, Sasuke, and Kiba outside, and Naruto planned to bring enough computers for a five-player team.

Ch. 34The Sealing Space's New Arrival, "Kurapika"

Naruto spent the school day introducing the Rookies to League of Legends before returning to the Sealing Space, where Kurapika appeared in the cage. Naruto welcomed him and explained that they came from different worlds, but Kurapika questioned how Naruto knew who he was.

  • Kiba, Choji, Shikamaru, and Sasuke asked Naruto where they could get a computer, and Naruto promised to bring more the next day.
  • Naruto taught the Rookies about League of Legends and realized Wolffy had forgotten to prepare food for the Sealing Space.
  • Naruto entered the Sealing Space to nap and found Kurapika had appeared inside the cage.
  • Naruto recognized Kurapika, introduced himself, removed the seal, and welcomed him to the Internet Addiction Training Center.
  • Kurapika summoned a chain and prepared to fight, then put it away after Naruto explained that they were not enemies.
  • Kurapika asked Naruto why he knew him if they came from different worlds.

Ch. 35Coming clean

Naruto confessed that Zeff, Wolffy, Kurapika, and Kurama were characters from anime he had watched in his previous life, explaining why he knew so much about them. Zeff and Kurapika accepted that their fictional origins did not erase their existence, while Kurama struggled to accept the revelation.

  • Zeff recognized Kurapika from Hunter x Hunter, and Naruto realized that characters in the Sealing Space could discover the truth through the internet.
  • Naruto admitted to Zeff that he had lied about knowing him and Wolffy, then revealed they were anime characters.
  • Zeff recalled Wolffy's earlier words about escaping fate, and Wolffy explained that he had watched Weslie and Wolffy in the Real World and accepted his existence.
  • Naruto lifted the restrictions on One Piece, Weslie and Wolffy, and the complete Naruto series, then explained the truth to Kurapika and Kurama.
  • Kurapika accepted that he was real despite being an anime character, while Kurama questioned whether Naruto was still himself after learning about Naruto's previous life.

Ch. 36Stalking and an Ambush: His First Battle Interrupted

Naruto left school with Rock Lee and trained after Zeff realized Mizuki was following them. Naruto fought Mizuki in the forest, but Shisui Uchiha intervened and knocked Mizuki unconscious.

  • Kurama enjoyed his comfortable life in the Sealing Space while Naruto returned his consciousness to the classroom.
  • After school, Naruto made two clones and went with Rock Lee and Zeff to their training spot.
  • Zeff noticed Mizuki following them and left Naruto alone to give Mizuki a chance to attack.
  • Naruto lured Mizuki into a forest, dodged his shuriken, and struck back with Wind Release: Great Breakthrough.
  • Mizuki used a Great Fireball Technique and rushed Naruto with a kunai, but Shisui Uchiha stepped between them and knocked Mizuki unconscious.

Ch. 37Danzo's dilemma

Naruto’s fight with Mizuki was interrupted when Shisui rescued him and brought Mizuki to the Third Hokage, who sent him to prison. At Root, Danzo learned that Hiruzen was playing a dating game instead of Dark Souls III, but he could not bring himself to smash his laptop.

  • Shisui stopped Mizuki from attacking Naruto, then carried the unconscious Chunin to the Third Hokage after Naruto declined an escort.
  • Naruto met Rock Lee outside the forest, and the two went with Zeff to their usual training spot.
  • The Third Hokage sent Mizuki to Konoha Prison and reminded Shisui that he was an inheritor of the Will of Fire.
  • A Root ninja told Danzo that Hiruzen was playing a dating game rather than Dark Souls III.
  • Danzo raised his hand to smash his laptop but stopped himself, leaving the Root ninja wishing the organization would fall apart.

Ch. 38Capturing Naruto for the DLC

Danzo ordered Root to capture Naruto so he could obtain the missing Dark Souls III DLCs, while Naruto downloaded Elden Ring and spoke with Kurapika about returning to his own world. Wolffy reassured Kurapika that a completed Dimensional Shuttle might let him return with little time having passed.

  • Danzo decided to bring Naruto to him for the DLCs and ordered Root to capture the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki within three days without alerting Hiruzen's men.
  • Naruto and Rock Lee rested in the Healing Machine, ate a feast prepared by Zeff, and then Naruto started downloading Elden Ring.
  • Naruto entered the Sealing Space and found Kurapika, who was disappointed to learn that Chrollo had regained his Nen.
  • Kurapika asked whether he could return to his world, and Naruto explained that he and Wolffy needed to develop a stable Dimensional Shuttle and overcome the world's restrictions.
  • Wolffy told Kurapika that the shuttle might let him return with only seconds having passed in his world.

Ch. 39Save the Uchiha? Creating a Metaverse World

Naruto proposed creating a metaverse to ease the Uchiha Clan’s grievances and prevent their massacre. Wolffy agreed to build brain-computer interfaces, while Naruto assigned the others tasks to begin preparing the project.

  • Zeff asked Naruto whether he would try to save the Uchiha, and Naruto explained that he lacked the strength to confront the people behind the massacre.
  • Naruto devised an artificial Infinite Tsukuyomi plan: a metaverse where the Uchiha could vent their frustrations without being trapped in a deadly illusion.
  • Naruto explained that the Uchiha might avoid rebellion if the metaverse gave them an outlet, and Kurapika and Zeff supported the idea.
  • Wolffy said he could make the brain-computer interfaces and build the virtual world, though materials were the main challenge.
  • Naruto planned to start work the next day, assigning his clone to collect junk and Wolffy to build helmet-shaped interfaces.
  • Naruto asked Zeff to earn money for equipment, promotion, and a physical place where people could try the metaverse.

Ch. 40Teacher Zeff, the porn peddler

Zeff sold Naruto’s porn-film projectors and Discs to Sister Hua, who ordered 300 units, while Naruto split his time between school, collecting junk, and learning Nen from Kurapika. The chapter left Naruto about to find out whether people from the Hokage world could learn Nen.

  • Zeff met Sister Hua at a brothel and presented her with a Movie Projector and a stack of Discs.
  • Sister Hua watched part of a film, agreed to pay 100,000 ryo per unit, and ordered 300 units with a three-million-ryo deposit.
  • Zeff agreed to deliver the projectors in batches and work exclusively with Sister Hua, then returned home with the deposit.
  • Naruto sent a Shadow Clone to school with Computer setups for the Rookies and Hinata, while another Shadow Clone collected junk around Konoha.
  • Naruto trained with Kurapika and prepared to test whether he could learn Nen, leaving Rock Lee out of the morning session.

Ch. 41Awakening Nen

Naruto chose to awaken Nen through Kurapika's help and learned to control Ten, while the Third Hokage mistook the released Nine-Tails chakra for Naruto learning to control Kurama. On the way home, Naruto discovered that Zeff's thirty-million sale had sparked a booming junk-collection business and considered opening a disc shop.

  • Naruto chose Kurapika's dangerous method of awakening Nen, and Kurama supported him with chakra so he could control his life energy.
  • The Barrier Team detected a Nine-Tails chakra leak, prompting the Third Hokage to spy on Naruto and order the team to keep the incident secret.
  • Naruto mastered Ten, and the Third Hokage mistook Kurama's withdrawn chakra for Naruto learning to control the Nine-Tails.
  • Kurapika sensed the Third Hokage watching and ended the lesson, warning Naruto not to reveal Nen while under observation.
  • Naruto and Kurapika visited the shopping street, where Naruto learned that Zeff had made thirty million selling videos and that his junk-collection clone had attracted a crowd.

Ch. 42A dual-type Nen user

Naruto tested his Nen and discovered that he was both an enhancer and an emitter, while Wolffy began building an assembly line for movie projectors. Elsewhere, two Root ninja intercepted Naruto’s exhausted clone and took it to meet Danzo.

  • Naruto returned home with Kurapika and learned that Zeff had only two million on hand after paying for materials and a projector deposit.
  • Wolffy started building an assembly line to produce movie projectors after Naruto asked him to make helmets and projectors.
  • Naruto tested his Nen with a glass of water, and Kurapika identified his water’s increased volume and changed color as signs of enhancement and emission.
  • Naruto celebrated his dual-type Nen awakening, and Zeff warned him to develop his abilities properly.
  • Two Root ninja stopped Naruto’s junk-collecting clone and took it to meet Danzo after agreeing to have someone deliver its cart home.

Ch. 43Meeting Danzo for the first time

The Third Hokage learned that Root had taken Naruto’s clone, while Naruto discovered Danzo had done so to get help installing a Dark Souls III DLC. Naruto’s clone reached Root Base and began setting up the game for the exhausted, heavily hooked Danzo.

  • An Anbu ninja told the Third Hokage that Root had taken Naruto’s clone, and the Third ordered him to investigate Danzo’s motives.
  • Naruto trained with Kurapika and Zeff, discussing how Nen, Haki, and chakra compared, before Kurama warned him that a clone had been taken.
  • A Root ninja arrived at Naruto’s home with a scroll, but Kurapika restrained him with an invisible chain, and Naruto learned Danzo wanted help downloading Dark Souls III DLC.
  • Naruto released the Root ninja after recovering the scrap metal in the scroll, giving Wolffy more materials to work with.
  • At Root Base, Naruto’s clone found Danzo exhausted from playing Dark Souls III and began installing the DLC on his computer.

Ch. 44The Only Online Friend on the LAN

Naruto arranged for Danzo and Hiruzen to play Ninja Guide together, making them each other's only online friend. The chapter ended with Hiruzen trying to win Danzo's heart in a LAN match.

  • Naruto's clone downloaded Elden Ring and Ninja Guide for Danzo and asked Kurama to have Wolffy expand the LAN.
  • Kurapika installed the LAN transmitter on a utility pole in Konoha, and Naruto's clone taught Danzo the games.
  • Danzo mistook Ninja Guide for training to help Hiruzen overcome his weakness and eagerly began playing.
  • Naruto's clone visited Hiruzen, secretly added a LAN connection and Danzo as a friend, then taught Hiruzen how to play online.
  • Danzo accepted Hiruzen's match invitation, and Hiruzen began trying to win Danzo's heart while Naruto's clone dispelled itself.

Ch. 45Target: Shisui Uchiha, the easy mark

Naruto watched Hiruzen and Danzo play a romance game, then planned to recruit Shisui Uchiha to help reconnect the Uchiha with Konoha through the metaverse. At school, Naruto and his classmates spent the day gaming while Sakura was sent back to her seat.

  • Hiruzen named himself Monkey King and beat Danzo, who called himself Little Tuantuan, in their romance game, prompting Danzo to switch to Ninja Guide for a rematch.
  • Naruto, Wolffy, Zeff, and Kurapika watched the game, and Naruto urged Wolffy to prepare a virtual headset production line to help promote the metaverse and save the Uchiha.
  • Naruto decided to approach Shisui Uchiha, whom he considered both committed to resolving the clan conflict and easy to fool, and Zeff offered to help him lie in wait and train him.
  • Naruto, Kiba, Choji, Shikamaru, and Sasuke played as a team at school while Hinata played Plants vs. Zombies and Sakura and Ino watched Sasuke.
  • Iruka ordered Sakura Haruno back to her seat, leaving Ino beside Sasuke while Sakura vowed to win him back.

Ch. 46No Iron Body for Me

Naruto promoted his games at school while training with Zeff to awaken Observation Haki, and Rock Lee began training in Iron Body. Meanwhile, Kurapika delivered sample Movie Projectors to Sister Hua, who took him to hire ninja to transport the rest.

  • Naruto invited the rookies to play at his future gaming center and left Hinata a Computer to play Plants vs. Zombies.
  • Naruto learned through his Shadow Clone's memories that the rookies had enjoyed his games, then continued blindfolded Observation Haki training with Zeff.
  • Rock Lee arrived, and Zeff assigned him Iron Body training while Naruto's Shadow Clone beat him to help him practice defending.
  • Kurapika brought Sister Hua two Movie Projectors and told her more than ninety were ready to be carried.
  • Sister Hua took Kurapika to the Konoha Affairs Hall to hire ninja to transport the Movie Projectors to the Land of Fire.

Ch. 47The first deal was done

Kurapika arranged a deal with Sister Hua to sell Movie Projectors, while the Third Hokage watched their business through his Crystal Ball. After the first shipment was paid for, Sister Hua suggested Zeff work as a host, and Naruto considered letting him take the job.

  • Hiruzen Sarutobi received Sister Hua at the Ninja Administration Building and arranged D-rank hauling and B-rank escort missions for her shipment.
  • Sister Hua and Kurapika brought Genin teams to Naruto's House, where the teams carried away one hundred Movie Projectors as Hiruzen watched through his Crystal Ball.
  • Sister Hua paid Kurapika ten million and promised to pay the remaining seventeen million when the other two hundred projectors arrived.
  • Sister Hua invited Kurapika to become a host, but he suggested Zeff instead, and she agreed Zeff would suit the job.
  • Kurapika dispelled his Shadow Clone, and Naruto remembered the deal while training with Zeff and wondered whether he should let Zeff work for Sister Hua.

Ch. 48The rabbit lying in wait arrives

Naruto used Shisui Uchiha's arrival as an excuse to pause his punishing training with Zeff and Rock Lee, then confronted Shisui about the conflict between Konoha and the Uchiha. Shisui grew wary of Naruto's knowledge and planned to report his unusual behavior to the Third Hokage.

  • Zeff sensed Shisui nearby and continued striking Naruto, using Armament Haki to push him into dodging attacks by instinct.
  • Naruto's shadow clone repeatedly sent Rock Lee flying as the two trained, while Shisui watched from the trees and wondered at their harsh methods.
  • Naruto called out to draw Shisui into the open, then sent Rock Lee away with Zeff under the pretense of teaching him Iron Body.
  • Naruto asked Kurama to alert him if the Third watched, then told Shisui he knew about the conflict between Konoha and the Uchiha.
  • Shisui questioned Naruto's intentions and decided to report his unusual behavior to the Third Hokage.

Ch. 49First steps into the metaverse

Naruto tried to persuade Shisui that he could resolve the Uchiha and Konoha conflict, then introduced him to the Virtual Headset and the metaverse. Shisui entered the virtual world under the name Crow Messenger and finished customizing his appearance.

  • Naruto told Shisui that the Uchiha were planning a rebellion and claimed he could resolve the conflict with Konoha.
  • Naruto handed Shisui a Virtual Headset and put on his own headset to demonstrate it.
  • Shisui put on the headset, arrived in the metaverse, and found that he could not dispel the apparent genjutsu or leave without Naruto's approval.
  • Shisui chose the name Crow Messenger and confirmed a customized appearance with smaller features and smoother hair.

Ch. 50Hauling Rice in the Metaverse

Naruto showed Shisui the Metaverse’s realism and overwhelming power, then proposed opening experience centers in Konoha and the Uchiha compound to ease tensions between them. Shisui logged out to consider Naruto’s plan, while Kurama and Wolffy arrived in the virtual world.

  • Shisui entered a recreated Konoha, where Naruto explained the Metaverse and restored Shisui’s chakra.
  • Naruto used his Game Administrator powers to destroy Konoha with a massive Shinra Tensei, killing Shisui in the virtual world.
  • Naruto proposed opening Metaverse Experience Centers in central Konoha and the Uchiha compound, asking Shisui to manage the latter.
  • Shisui said he would consider the plan after returning, since it affected the entire Uchiha clan.
  • Kurama arrived disguised as Ahri alongside Wolffy, and Naruto logged Shisui out.
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