Naruto: Who made him a ninja?

Although his performance is good, he's still the Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki, and he's had Jiraiya-sama with him for a month, helping him improve his strength.

However, Naruto's Nine-Tails abilities have never been developed, and even if Jiraiya-sama is powerful, he can't make Naruto take a qualitative leap in a short time, right?

And what about Neji Hyuga?

Although he's from a branch family, he graduated a year ago, and the Jonin leading his team is his good friend Guy.

The Hyuga clan is extremely skilled in taijutsu, and Guy is one of the strongest taijutsu users in the entire Leaf Village.

The combination of the two is a powerful alliance; at least, in Kakashi's opinion, Naruto's chances of winning are really too slim.

Is this giving the Hyuga clan some 'face'?

Kakashi supported his head in annoyance. After hearing so much 'etiquette' from Shūzawa, it's hard for him not to think in that direction.

This made Kakashi a little depressed.

Yosh! I didn't expect to be the first!

In contrast to Kakashi's depression, Naruto was very excited.

He didn't think about so many messy things; he quickly rushed outside.

Now he has quite a few abilities in his hands, such as the 'Multiple Shadow Clone Technique,' the 'Summoning Technique,' and a half-baked 'Rasengan'!

Jiraiya's special training for him was still somewhat effective, and the current Naruto is indeed different from the original him.

Even without encountering Orochimaru sealing the Nine-Tails' rebellious chakra within his body, having Jiraiya here isn't a problem.

Plus, with Shūzawa's guidance, he's not thinking about pranks all day long, and even if his grades aren't as good as Sasuke's or Shikamaru's, he can at least calm down.

This situation has also unexpectedly made him much stronger in his ability to learn techniques!

As the two contestants entered, the arena immediately erupted in enthusiastic cheers.

Influenced by the cheers and shouts rising and falling from the stands, Naruto felt even more fired up.

However, seeing Neji opposite him, he couldn't help but frown slightly.

This guy is so calm.

Compared to Naruto's excitement, Neji's appearance can only be described as calm.

Perhaps because of Shūzawa's 'blatant' 'behind-the-scenes manipulation,' Hinata didn't encounter Neji even once.

This time, their battle didn't have that tense atmosphere, and Sasuke, above on the stands, couldn't help but ask Karin.

Do you think that guy Naruto has a chance?

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Karin looked at Sasuke inexplicably, but after thinking about it, she nodded and said.

There's definitely hope; let's just watch carefully.

After saying that, Karin didn't say anything more. She had actually asked Shūzawa about the situation of this assessment.

Shūzawa seemed to be quite optimistic about Naruto, but Karin wouldn't say that.

Are you both ready?

Hayate Gekkō, the main referee, glanced at the two with a senbon needle in his mouth, and then announced.

The match begins!

With that, he quickly left the spot, handing over the battlefield to the two participants.

Along with his announcement, Naruto slowly calmed down. Although he could still hear the cheers and shouts from the stands, he only saw Neji Hyuga in the arena.

Naruto Uzumaki, I've heard Guy-sensei mention you.

At this moment, Neji suddenly spoke.

He told me that you've always been optimistic, even when everyone ostracized and rejected you, and that you eventually became a qualified ninja and made friends.

Uh

Naruto was stunned for a moment. He wasn't sure what Neji meant by saying this, but he nodded anyway.

I'm lucky. I met a good person who was willing to guide me when I was going astray. Although his personality is a bit nasty, he's a good person after all.

Is that so? But unfortunately...

However, Neji nodded and suddenly changed the subject. The chakra within his body began to surge constantly.

Some things are destined by fate, and no matter how hard you try, it's useless!

Those who discriminate against you will still discriminate against you, and those who look down on you will still look down on you.

No matter what you do, it won't work, because fate is fate!

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Naruto looked at Neji blankly. He suddenly wondered about something in his mind.

Where did this lunatic come from?

Hah!

Neji didn't seem to have any intention of continuing to talk to Naruto. He took a stride and rushed towards Naruto!

Tch

Naruto was secretly annoyed, but he quickly responded to the challenge.

In an instant, the two figures intertwined, and a great battle began!

Guy, your disciple seems to have some personality issues.

Shūzawa stood on the stands. Although he was far away and the surrounding cheers were even more chaotic,

he could still easily 'hear' what Neji was saying through his own unique 'control' ability.

Eh?

Guy was a little confused. He didn't understand what Shūzawa meant for a moment.

However, at this moment, Shūzawa's focus was no longer on him, because someone clearly dressed as an Anbu had already appeared behind them.

Shūzawa... uh, Assistant Hokage-sama.

This Anbu subconsciously spoke, but quickly felt that something was wrong, and then changed his address.

Alright, Tenzō, why are you being so polite with me?

Shūzawa turned his head with a smile to look at the person who came, even though he was wearing a mask, he knew who it was.

Kakashi is really ruthless, leaving Anbu alone and abandoning you.

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Kakashi rolled his eyes. How could this kind of thing be brought up on him again?

Actually, it's okay. Captain Yūgao still takes good care of me.

Tenzō smiled indifferently, and then he walked to Shūzawa's side and lowered his voice to say.

All the Anbu are ready, and all the evacuation routes are completely prepared.

And we have already had people start deploying in various residential areas and schools.

Once there is any disturbance, we can evacuate at the first time.

Very good, thank you for your hard work.

Shūzawa couldn't help but nod slightly after hearing the Anbu's arrangements.

The work within the Leaf Village still needs to rely on the Anbu to do, and besides, now 'the two Hokage' are very busy, so these messy things are naturally the responsibility of Shūzawa, the Assistant Hokage.

Safe evacuation is always the best choice; Shūzawa is unwilling to create any disturbances.

As for his Root organization, it had actually already been deployed.

Root certainly won't be responsible for the work within the Leaf Village, but once the Leaf Village is attacked, Root will naturally strike!

Whether it's cooperating with the Anbu to carry out evacuations or directly launching attacks on the enemy, it can be done.

Hey, hey, hey, is it going to be that big?

However, although the conversation between the two of them was small, they didn't avoid Kakashi's intention.

And when Kakashi heard Shūzawa's words, he suddenly became a little uneasy, and he also had doubts in his heart.

He glanced at Guy, Asuma, and Kurenai, who had deliberately stood apart a bit. They were constantly cheering for Naruto and Neji, who were fighting below, and then he whispered.

Is it really okay to fight in the village? Even if it can avoid a lot of casualties, how much damage will it cause?

Kakashi really cares about the village. He doesn't know Shūzawa's plan at all, and he's not sure what the development of the situation will be.

But he doesn't want any accidents to happen at all. Although the Leaf Village has money, rebuilding it isn't difficult.

In Shūzawa's memory, the Leaf Village was flattened by Nagato's 'a bag of rice can carry several floors,' but the reconstruction didn't take much effort.

But no matter how much money there is, it's impossible to waste it like this!

It seems that you still underestimate me, Kakashi.

Shūzawa couldn't help but shake his head slightly when he heard Kakashi's words.

Since I dare to let this happen, then I must have my own confidence.

What the Fourth Hokage-sama can do, I can also do!

Prepare well, and at the same time, enjoy the match now. That kid Naruto is going to win.

Huh?

Hearing Shūzawa's words, Kakashi inexplicably felt a sense of peace. Although Shūzawa is very bastard sometimes, he is reliable after all!

And hearing the second half of Shūzawa's words, Kakashi himself was a little surprised. Turning his head, he saw that Neji's Byakugan had been worn down by Naruto to the point where he couldn't maintain it.

Caused by the Shadow Clone Technique?

Although he hadn't been watching carefully all along, Kakashi still understood Naruto very well, and he immediately understood the key.

And without the assistance of the Byakugan, Neji's combat ability instantly decreased sharply. Naruto's time seemed to be really coming!

But soon, Kakashi's expression suddenly became strange.

Could it be that I'm overthinking it? There's really no 'behind-the-scenes manipulation'?

Naruto's battle isn't really easy. Although he has indeed become much more excellent, he also feels a headache when facing Neji's Byakugan blockade.

Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!

Fortunately, Naruto's mind is now clear. After a series of probing confrontations, he immediately calmed down and adopted the simplest way to deal with it!

What an annoying lunatic, I have to be serious!

With his hands forming seals, the chakra within Naruto's body erupted. In the white smoke, countless figures appeared, surrounding Neji in the center layer by layer.

He has already made so many changes, and he also has so many friends.

Even Shūzawa, who has become the Hokage's Assistant, has recognized him. Now, someone is running in front of him and telling him something like 'fate' and 'destined'.

He naturally felt angry and amused in his heart. He was determined to give this guy a lesson. He wanted to prove that so-called fate can be changed!

He is the one who broke fate through hard work!

So amazing

Does a Genin have that much chakra?

Are those all clones?

Idiot, that's a Shadow Clone!

The audience seats suddenly erupted in enthusiastic cheers. For them, as ordinary people, the biggest purpose of coming here is to watch the duel between ninjas.

Especially the duel of ninjutsu!

They don't care about the results; they just want a cool scene and a fierce fight.

But for the ninjas, they saw the trick in it, and each of them looked at Naruto in amazement.

Perhaps they think Naruto is too reckless. The Shadow Clone Technique is a forbidden technique!

Even they can't create such a number, but at the same time, they admire Naruto. There aren't many people who can do this.