Thanks to Natsume's help, Naruto Uzumaki had his talents awakened ahead of time, which also led to a deviation in his personality from that in the original story.
Since he didn't need to play pranks, with his powerful strength and sunny and cheerful personality, he had won the recognition of many of his peers.
Although to the villagers who were unaware of the truth, this Demon Fox seemed even more terrifying.
Sasuke Uchiha didn't experience the clan's extermination night, so his personality wasn't extreme and was within the normal range.
But he still inherited the pride of the Uchiha clan.
So after meeting Naruto Uzumaki, he was often so angry that he was speechless.
Natsume thought he was becoming more and more like Minato Namikaze.
He had the personality of a little sun.
But because he was too friendly, his opponents felt wronged.
For example, Sasuke Uchiha.
Every time he sparred with Naruto Uzumaki and lost, all he got was comfort.
For him, it would be better if Naruto just scolded him a few times.
The match on the field began.
Natsume, however, was chatting and laughing with Rinka Hyuga in the spectator seats.
Unable to contain her excitement and eager to share it, she struck up a conversation with Natsume.
"I used to worry about her constantly. Hiashi had extremely high expectations for her. I was afraid that one day she wouldn't be able to bear the pressure and something would go wrong."
As Rinka Hyuga got more and more emotional, her eyes glistened with moisture, and the full curves of her chest under the kimono gently swayed.
"Now seeing her like this, I'm both happy and sad. I can't imagine how much effort she put in behind the scenes."
Listening to her words, Natsume suspected that she might be considering him as one of the candidates for her future son - in - law.
As they talked, she began to share Hinata Hyuga's embarrassing black history.
If this young girl were here, she'd probably faint right away.
And never dare to see him again.
The competition on the field had reached a white - hot stage.
Thanks to Seinosuke Sarutobi's guidance, Naruto Uzumaki overcame his deficiencies in Taijutsu and ninja tools, and he could be said to have completely defeated Sasuke Uchiha.
But with his generous personality, he didn't go all out, so it seemed that they were evenly matched.
Only Sasuke Uchiha knew the real situation.
He was always just a little short.
This made him more and more annoyed as he fought.
Finally, he distanced himself and made hand seals.
Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique[b]Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique[/b]!
A huge fireball suddenly appeared on the training field.
This time, Sasuke Uchiha fully unleashed the potential of this C - rank Ninjutsu.
Ordinary Genin probably couldn't even take it.
Not to mention the students in the school.
Most of the people outside the field showed surprised expressions.
But Naruto Uzumaki wasn't afraid at all. While retreating, he made hand seals.
Wind Release: Great Breakthrough[b]Wind Release: Great Breakthrough[/b]!
It was also a C - rank Ninjutsu.
The most basic Wind Release simply creates a storm, but the strength of the wind is related to the caster's Chakra.
And Naruto Uzumaki had far more Chakra than a Jonin.
The powerful storm forcefully dispersed the fireball and charged towards Sasuke Uchiha without losing steam.
He seemed stunned and had no time to dodge.
The next moment, Naruto Uzumaki used the Shifting Body Technique to appear in front of him. He grabbed Sasuke and fled, evading the storm.
"Let go of me!"
"Don't you dare meddle!"
Sasuke Uchiha came to his senses, his face flushed as he spoke.
He struggled to get up and looked at the distant storm, feeling somewhat dejected.
"Um... Are you okay?"
Naruto Uzumaki scratched his head awkwardly and asked.
"..."
Sasuke was so mad he couldn't say a word.
That same smiling face again, making it hard for him to do his best.
He couldn't beat him, and he couldn't even scold him.
It was so frustrating.
"You've improved a lot," Naruto Uzumaki gave him a thumbs - up, imitating the weird old green - skinned guy he'd met recently and showing his shiny teeth. "I had to use all my might to block it."
"Really?"
Sasuke was skeptical.
If it was all his strength, he could accept it.
It meant the gap between the two of them wasn't that huge.
"Of course I won't lie to you."
Naruto's sincere and bright smile made Sasuke nod involuntarily.
Good, there was hope.
The competition among students of the same grade came to an end.
Next was the so - called cross - grade challenges.
After witnessing Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha's performances, no one dared to overestimate themselves.
"As expected of Naruto," Rinka Hyuga, who knew his identity, couldn't help but sigh.
If the Forth Hokage were still alive, Naruto Uzumaki would probably be enjoying the flowers and cheers now.
It was a pity that hardly anyone clapped for him.
Except for Shikamaru Nara and a few others.
Natsume was thinking that perhaps it was time to unseal Naruto and let him have a talk with the Nine - Tailed Fox.
According to his plan, after Tsunade became the Hokage, he would replace Danzo Shimura, become the Hokage's assistant, and take control of Root.
By the time Naruto Uzumaki graduated, he would serve as the team - leading teacher, teach him well, and finally see Hiruzen Sarutobi off.
The Nine - Tailed Fox was one of his greatest assets and couldn't be wasted.
In the original story, Naruto Uzumaki and the Nine - Tailed Fox didn't get along well in the early stage.
Natsume could give them a hand.
Or rather, give the Nine - Tailed Fox a little shock from Hashirama Senju.
"Natsume, I'm going back to prepare lunch. See you next time," Rinka Hyuga stood up and said.
The assessment on the field was over.
The students started to return to the classroom.
"Auntie, goodbye."
After having a further conversation with Rinka Hyuga today, Natsume finally understood where Hinata Hyuga got her personality and figure from.
This chapter is not over yet. More exciting content is coming!
Sure enough, it wasn't from that old bastard Hiashi Hyuga.
He withdrew his gaze, scanned the area again, and noticed that Hinata Hyuga hadn't left yet. He used the Shifting Body Technique[b]Shifting Body Technique[/b] and appeared in front of her.
"Brother Natsume!"
Hinata's tone showed a bit of excitement. She looked up and asked, "How did I perform today?"
Her Byakugan was full of expectation for praise, as strong as a gluttonous little girl.
"You exceeded my expectations," Natsume stroked her hair. "I'm sure you saw the others' shock."
"I..."
Hinata hesitated but didn't say anything in the end.
All she wanted now was his praise and attention.
The others didn't matter to her.
"What's wrong?"
Natsume noticed her sudden blushing face and couldn't help being puzzled.
"Nothing... It's okay."
Hinata Hyuga shook her head and said, "Brother Natsume, I'm going to class. See you tonight."
After saying that, she trotted away.
Natsume was slightly stunned and then smiled.
Although he was in the dark about the reason, he thought her cuteness was the most important thing anyway.
He turned around and saw a little girl not far away.
She had delicate features, a cold expression, and long brown hair that fell over her shoulders. She was looking at him curiously.
Natsume raised an eyebrow.
He felt a faint trace of chakra of the same attribute.
That was the so - called Yin Release[b]Yin Release[/b]. It is the power of Yin sourced from the spiritual energy that governs imagination. It is capable of creating forms out of nothing according to Yin Release[b]Yin Release[/b] (a unique Ninja ability).
The Mangekyo Sharingan[b]Mangekyo Sharingan[/b], a powerful and advanced form of Sharingan[b]Sharingan[/b], possesses the ultimate Yin Release[b]Yin Release[/b], and its Dojutsu[b]Dojutsu[/b] exactly meets the standard of creating forms out of nothing according to the lore of the Ninja world.
No matter how outrageous the desire is, a corresponding Dojutsu[b]Dojutsu[/b] can be produced.
It's just that the power varies.
Generally speaking, if a Ninja consciously controls it, the fluctuation of chakra wouldn't be detected.
Of course, the Byakugan was an exception.
Natsume became interested because the purity of this Yin Release was very high.
He stepped forward and asked, "My name is Natsume. What's your name?"
The little girl noticed him, blushed slightly, and said shyly, "My name is Yakumo Kurama."
Her act of staring at people just now was indeed impolite.
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