Naruto's Exam

On the big screen, in front of the towering skyscraper, a giant mechanical device has accumulated enough energy, releasing a crimson energy ball straight to the center of the bustling city - where Uzumaki Naruto is!

"Defense: Earth Wall Barrier!"

Facing the huge crimson energy ball, earth walls rose from the ground to form a solid defense line! At the same time, Killer Bee and the Eight-tailed Gyuki entrusted by Shikamaru attacked with all their might, firing a series of tailed beast shells at the crimson energy ball.

The audience may have thought that it was just a huge monster, but when the attack of the Eight-Tails was like a stone thrown into the lake, causing only slight ripples, they realized that the opponent's power was far beyond their imagination. The residents of the entire city held their breath and watched in awe.

“Is this the powerful enemy we are about to face?”

“So horrible…”

As the fourth Raikage, Ai has the most profound understanding of the Eight-Tails' strength. At this moment, his stern face became even more gloomy.

"Kirabi, get more information about the machine monster and 'her'! I may need to share this information with other 'leaders' at the Five Nations Summit. Is that okay with you?"

"Got it, Boss!"

[The scene switches back to the big screen! The crimson energy ball penetrates the defenses of the Eight-Tails and Killer Bee, and crashes directly into the earthen wall barrier of the Ninja Alliance! ]

Ninjas from various countries who were watching the live broadcast witnessed on the screen that the earth wall built by the Ninja Alliance with all their efforts was like thin paper against a sharp dart in front of the high-speed energy ball, and was almost unable to stop it at all.

"What's going on? This can't be true!"

"I originally thought I could resist it..." A ninja from the Hidden Rock Village who was good at earth escape laughed helplessly, "Now it seems that I can't even slow it down, let alone stop it."

“Indeed, this is a huge blow.”

At this moment, the world's attention is focused here. This doomsday-like scene makes people despair, and the hope that has just been ignited is shattered in an instant.

Against the backdrop of the bustling city, the tense situation in the video makes the hearts of all viewers beat faster, including civilians, politicians, entrepreneurs and celebrities. Even the dignitaries who usually sneer at ninjas can't suppress their inner expectations at this moment:

"I'm counting on you! Hold on!!!"

"Hurry! Recover your strength and energy! Naruto!"

The most emotional were undoubtedly the Konoha Village ninjas who were watching closely through the video, especially Sasuke, whose Sharingan was wide open, hoping that his future self would stand up at the critical moment. Gaara had a serious expression, as if he had returned to the Shura era when he only cared about himself.

Shikamaru, Sakura, Hinata, Ino, Kiba, Choji, Shino, as well as Neji and Lee who hurried back, all stared at the screen intently with serious expressions. The Chunin, Jonin, instructors, and even the Hokage who was unaware of the situation were all equally anxious:

"Hundreds of earth walls collapsed layer by layer..."

"We are not strong enough yet!"

"Damn it! We need to intensify the training! We can't put all the burden on the children! This is too embarrassing!"

The yellow-eared uncle in the video gritted his teeth and said, "The opponent's attack is too fierce! It will soon break through the defense line!"

At this time, Uzumaki Naruto, who was highly expected by the whole ninja world, was trying his best to recover his physical strength, injuries and energy. On the surface, he was calm, but in his heart he was nervous.

Naruto closed his eyes. Apart from recovering as quickly as possible, the only thing he could do was:

Trust his companions!

Nara Shikamaru, the military commander of the ninja coalition, gnashed his teeth and shouted in his heart: "The last earth wall——!!!"

Is it over? Is it really over?

Audiences around the world held their breath, and as the tense music played in the video, many people's eyes became wet and they were filled with excitement. They had paid so much, and the entire ninja world was united. Whether it was the gods or the Sage of the Six Paths, who would come to help them?

When the monster's attack was only a few dozen meters away from the ninja alliance -

"Bang!!!"

The gigantic tailed beast, the Eight-tailed, Gyu-ki, suddenly rushed out and used his own body to withstand the huge energy impact!

"Compare!!!"

The Fourth Raikage who was watching the movie couldn't help but shout at the screen. Next to him, Killer Bee looked helpless, muttering strange lyrics: "Fool, look, I'm here."

It was rare that the Fourth Raikage did not blame Killer Bee, because at this moment, all the leaders or representatives of the ninja villages participating in the Five Kage Summit held their breath and focused on this critical moment.

suddenly,

"Whoosh!"

The energy ball that was squeezing Killer Bee and the Eight-tailed Ushiki disappeared...

Everyone was stunned and stared at the screen in confusion. How could such a huge thing disappear?

"what happened?"

Someone asked this question, but no one could give an answer. No one knew what would happen in the future.

Only Senju Tobirama, the second generation Hokage, raised the corner of his mouth slightly, looking forward to the next scene.

Inside and outside the video, the eyes of the whole world are focused on the screen, and everyone's heart is in their throat. What exactly happened?

"Snapped!"

The picture shows a close-up of a shuriken!

Even Kakashi, who had experienced despair before, almost burst into tears at this moment...

Naruto looked confused as he looked at the shuriken in his hand, it looked exactly like the one in the image.

"The Fourth Hokage..."

That's right! At the moment the shuriken appeared, a man appeared out of nowhere and grabbed the weapon.

During the Third Ninja World War, the man who single-handedly saved Konoha many times——

The golden flash of Konoha, the hero of the Ninja Village, the Fourth Hokage.

The Sandaime Hokage's eyes widened, "Minato!?"

The handsome man in the image smiled confidently and pulled out the shuriken from the ground: "Am I late?"

Many ninjas present who had experienced the Third Ninja World War and were saved by Minato Namikaze were excited to respond:

No, Minato-sama! Thank you! Thank you for giving us hope time and time again!

however!

The answer from someone in the video shocked the entire ninja world, and even the whole world:

"No, you came at the right time! Dad!!"

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Kakashi's voice trembled, and even his masked throat was vibrating slightly.

"Minato-sensei..."

There is also Uchiha Obito, who personally caused the death of Kushina's sister in the Kamui space and indirectly killed the Fourth Hokage.

"Minato-sensei!!"

The appearance of Minato Namikaze shocked the entire ninja world!

The man known as the golden flash of Konoha,

He is back! ! !

but……

"Hey, that kid is Uzumaki Naruto, right? I might be too nervous. I actually heard him call the Fourth Hokage Minato 'Dad'... Hehe..."

"No..." The Konoha ninja next to him turned pale and turned to the person who spoke earlier, "You heard it right, I heard it too."

The two Konoha ninjas who had isolated Naruto looked at each other, and the same gloomy expression was reflected in each other's eyes...

"Could it be..."

They looked around and saw shocked expressions on the faces of the people around them.

“!!!!!!”

[What is going on here?]

Even the Fourth Hokage, who appeared in ghost form next to Uzumaki Naruto who was sitting in the viewing seat, was shocked at this moment!

he……

How did he end up on the battlefield of the Fourth Ninja World War?

Fortunately, however, God gave him the opportunity to save Naruto in a critical moment.

[“That’s great, Naruto.” The ghostly Minato Namikaze looked at his twelve-year-old son beside him with an indescribable smile, which was filled with relief, but more of bitterness and guilt…]

Because his son...

Only twelve years old;

Being treated like a monster for twelve years;

Try your best to gain recognition and praise;

I have been alone for twelve years;

I was ostracized by everyone for twelve years;

I can only seek the love of my parents in my dreams;

As long as someone is willing to bring up the topic of parents, he will immediately quiet down and listen carefully with expectation...

At this moment, he was staring at the screen in amazement, as if the world was isolated from him.

transfixed.

Not only him, everyone was stunned at this moment.

They were equally surprised as they looked at the orphan next to them, the village freak, and the most mischievous Genin.

Then the gaze turns to the suddenly still scene.

That was Naruto three years later, with a trusting smile saying, "No, you came just in time, Dad!"

All the ninjas in the ninja world who were once frightened by Konoha's golden flash were now stunned.

The whole world was shocked by this miraculous turn of events.

Uzumaki Naruto... is the Hokage's son? ! !

At the small entrance of Ichiraku Ramen, there gathered people who originally came to eat ramen and those who came later to see the film festival.

There was total silence in a place filled with hundreds of people.

Shikamaru had actually guessed it a long time ago, so he reacted faster. When he saw the image suddenly stop here, his heart sank!

"Naruto! Be careful—~v—"

【question--】

Shikamaru was suddenly choked back before he could finish his words!

At this moment, the metallic sound suddenly exploded in everyone's ears.

[Question: Who is the father of Konoha Genin Uzumaki Naruto? ]

Naruto was stunned when he heard someone asking him a question. He answered reflexively:

"I have no idea……"

Now he knows nothing.

Is the person in the picture really himself?

Is it him, Uzumaki Naruto?

But, but how could the Fourth Hokage be his father?

The Fourth Hokage was the one he admired the most...

[Answer... Wrong...]

“!!!!!!”

At this moment, everyone was stunned, including the one who had just come to his senses.

Uzumaki, Uzumaki, Naruto!!!

He seemed to be in a state of stiffness. He turned his head dully and looked around. Under the astonished gazes of the crowd, he gradually regained consciousness...

Even so, he didn't realize that he had answered the "Horror Quiz" question incorrectly.

He didn't even know he had just spoken...

……

In the previous video, since the scenes played were all scenes he had personally experienced, even when faced with embarrassing situations, he could remind himself over and over again - don’t talk, don’t talk, don’t talk!

But this time it was different. Not to mention Naruto, everyone's attention was firmly attracted by the unknown content in the future picture!

Especially the sense of urgency that made all of them forget everything else!

Forgot that I was watching a video!

I forgot there was a “Horror Quiz”!

Forget that the future in those images has already gone off track!!

At the moment when nerves were stretched to the limit, a huge miracle and an unexpected turn broke the balance.

Naruto, the person involved, had already drifted away in consciousness.

He understood every word of himself in the picture.

But when they were put together, he couldn't understand a single word.

He lowered his head and looked at the three-pronged kunai, the "Sword of Ninja Love" in his hand. In his empty mind, only the words spoken by his future self in the picture echoed repeatedly -

"No, you're just in time, Dad!"

"Just in time, Dad!"

"That's right, Dad!"

"Dad!"

……

"Dad...what do you mean?"

He had longed for this word for twelve years, but that person never showed up.

But when I actually hear my future self shouting out, why does everything seem so incredible and wonderful?

Why will the Fourth Hokage appear in the future?

Why would the Fourth Hokage ask him if he was late?

then……

Myself in the picture...

Why is the Fourth Hokage called...