Elsewhere, “Naruto” was carrying the Scroll of Seals as he leaped through the trees.
Suddenly, “Iruka” jumped out from behind him!
While running, he said to him, “Naruto, everything Mizuki said was a lie.
Hurry and give me the scroll!
Mizuki is after it.”
As he spoke, he passed Naruto from the side and blocked his path!
The moment he landed in front of Naruto, “Iruka,” who had not even had a chance to catch his breath, was caught off guard when Naruto punched him in the stomach!
The blow sent him flying from the tree all the way to the ground!
“Naruto” took several heavy breaths, removed the scroll, and placed it in front of himself before heavily leaning against the tree.
The “Iruka” on the ground looked surprised.
“How?
Why, Naruto?
Why?”
The Transformation Technique dissipated under the impact, revealing Mizuki’s true appearance.
“How did you know I wasn’t Iruka?!”
The corner of “Naruto’s” mouth curled slightly.
He let out a few cold laughs before dispelling his own Transformation Technique, revealing Iruka’s original appearance.
He said softly, “Mizuki, you’re still the same.
Because I am Iruka!”
Meanwhile, the real Naruto had quietly arrived at the scene.
Watching his two teachers put on their performance, he didn’t dare make a sound.
“So that’s how it is!”
Mizuki glanced coldly at Iruka before asking in confusion, “That Nine-Tailed Fox killed your parents.
Why are you still protecting him?”
Iruka didn’t directly answer Mizuki’s question.
Instead, he said, “I will never let the scroll fall into the hands of a bastard like you!”
Mizuki laughed when he heard this!
“You idiot!
You’re the foolish one!
Don’t you know, Iruka?
Naruto and I are the same!”
“The same?” Iruka repeated in a low voice.
Mizuki continued explaining to Iruka, “As long as you learn the ninjutsu in that scroll, you can do whatever you want.
You’ll be completely free to do as you please!
That’s exactly why I want it, Iruka!
And that Nine-Tailed Fox is bound to use this power!”
Iruka gritted his teeth and said softly, “I see, Mizuki!
How did you fall this far?”
Naruto, who had been hiding beside a large tree nearby, had just witnessed a huge piece of gossip.
There are way too many differences from the original story.
The steps haven’t changed, but the dialogue has completely flipped around.
Don’t tell me this is going to turn into another Naruto and Sasuke situation…
Even while enjoying the spectacle, he didn’t forget where he was and what role he was supposed to be playing.
After hearing Mizuki’s words, Naruto instantly became an actor possessed by the spirit of an Academy Award winner.
He recalled how he had trained tirelessly every night from the very first day he arrived in the Naruto world.
He gritted his teeth, then put on a dejected expression.
Stay in character.
I’m a professional.
This is the original’s first real bond.
It’s worth remembering.
His hands unconsciously tightened around the Scroll of Seals.
The Third Hokage, who was secretly observing everything, also nodded in relief when he saw this.
At that moment, Iruka’s voice slowly came from where he sat collapsed on the ground.
“Maybe the Nine-Tailed Fox would be like that…
but Naruto is different!
That kid…
that kid is an excellent student, one I believe in!
He’s hardworking and focused!
Although he isn’t very clever and can’t win everyone’s approval, he already understands what other people are going through!
He’s no longer the Nine-Tailed Fox!”
Iruka spoke with a determined gaze.
“He is Naruto Uzumaki of the Hidden Leaf Village!”
Behind the tree, Naruto could only follow his words and continue his performance, as streams of tears flowed from beneath his goggles…
After hearing this, Mizuki’s brows furrowed tightly.
Iruka, you’re still as naive as ever.
His expression became even more twisted.
“Tsk, tsk!
I overestimated you.
You’re truly beyond saving.”
He then took the Fūma Shuriken from his back.
“Iruka!
I was originally planning to deal with you later, but I’ve changed my mind.”
The shuriken in his hand began spinning rapidly.
“Go to hell, Iruka!”
The moment he finished speaking, Mizuki charged toward Iruka!
At this moment, Iruka was injured and could only sit helplessly on the ground, unable to stand.
He gave a bitter smile.
I never thought I’d die here.
Naruto…
Although he had no regrets, he still felt somewhat disappointed.
Perhaps things wouldn’t be so terrible in his next life.
At this critical moment, Naruto, who had been prepared all along, grabbed the Scroll of Seals and jumped out.
He kicked Mizuki in the chin, sending the Fūma Shuriken flying from Mizuki’s hand to somewhere unknown.
Naruto!
Seeing Naruto appear before him, Iruka’s heart trembled.
His smile returned, only to turn bitter again moments later.
“You shouldn’t have done this, Naruto!”
Mizuki stood up and said coldly before letting out a light laugh.
“Looks like you really care about Iruka, Naruto!”
Naruto supported the Scroll of Seals with one hand and used the other to wipe at his goggles, which had been soaked with tears.
“Don’t you dare touch Iruka-sensei!
Otherwise, I’ll kill you!”
Mizuki didn’t take his words seriously.
He clenched his fist and raised it.
“Don’t make me laugh, Naruto.
One punch is all it will take to deal with you.
Don’t worry.
I’ll send Iruka to meet you soon.
That way, you two won’t be too lonely in the Pure Land!”
Naruto stared intently at Mizuki.
His hands rapidly formed the seals of Ram, Snake, and Tiger, then he crossed the index and middle fingers of both hands.
“Then come and try it, you loser!
I will pay you back a thousandfold!”
Mizuki wasn’t about to back down.
He roared, “Then come if you have the guts, Nine-Tailed Fox!
I’ll show you what I’m capable of…”
Before Mizuki could finish shouting, Naruto gathered his chakra and shouted,
“Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!”
In an instant, the forest became crowded!
Everywhere Naruto’s eyes could reach, figures of Naruto appeared!
Iruka was stunned by the sight as well.
This was the ninjutsu Naruto had worked so hard and acted for so long to obtain!
And this could only be considered one of his gains.
Only Naruto himself knew what else he had obtained.
Perhaps the Third Hokage knew as well!
Even so, this one technique alone was something ordinary people couldn’t accomplish.
Only someone like Naruto Uzumaki, who was born with an enormous amount of chakra and possessed endurance far beyond that of ordinary people, could create such an absurd number of Shadow Clones in a single attempt!
At this moment, the Shadow Clones had already surrounded Mizuki completely.
Iruka, standing behind Naruto, was shocked by the sight as well.
Even so, he still found it difficult to believe.
“Is this…
the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique?”
Feeling the protection provided by Naruto’s Shadow Clones, Iruka smiled with relief.
“This is an advanced ninjutsu.
The clones it creates aren’t illusions.
They’re physical entities!”
Unlike Iruka, who felt relieved and proud of Naruto, Mizuki, who was surrounded by Naruto’s clones, had already begun to panic!
He looked around.
Every possible escape route had been completely blocked by Naruto!
“How could this be?”
As Mizuki struggled to believe what he was seeing, the surrounding Shadow Clones belonging to Naruto began shouting at him.
“What happened?!
Weren’t you going to defeat me with one move?!
Come over here!
Come on!
We’re right here!”
With no way to escape, Mizuki saw the situation before him and his legs immediately gave out.
He collapsed onto the ground!
“If you’re not coming over, then we’ll make the first move!”
One Naruto rolled up his sleeve before charging forward under Mizuki’s terrified gaze.
The other Narutos followed right behind him.
As merely an Academy instructor, Mizuki had no strength to resist.
He could only watch helplessly as he was beaten until he was completely battered and disfigured.
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