Senju Tobirama: "Still, I never expected Uzumaki Naruto's chakra reserves to be this terrifying. It's almost catching up to my big brother's—well... about a sixth of it!"
Uzumaki Naruto: "Are you praising me or the First Hokage?"
Kakashi: "You really are a brat, Naruto. Lord Second is obviously praising you. After all, the last person to be compared to the First Hokage was Uchiha Madara!"
Inside the Akatsuki group chat:
Deidara: "Someone compared to the First Hokage? Isn't that our dear Kakuzu-san?"
Kakuzu: "Deidara, do you want to die?"
Deidara: "Didn't you always go on about how you once fought the First Hokage, Kakuzu? I just want to know, does the guy even remember you?"
Kakuzu: "..."
Pain: "Shut up, all of you! Why aren't you this enthusiastic when it's time to capture the Tailed Beasts?"
At Pain's question,
everyone fell silent.
After all, among most members of Akatsuki,
who wouldn't slack off if they could?
Capturing Tailed Beasts was far too dangerous!
The only one full of drive was Kakuzu,
and even then, his sole purpose was to make money!
Konan felt quite gratified by this!
Sakura: "Still, I don't get it. Why could Naruto, who couldn't even manage a basic clone technique, master the forbidden Shadow Clone Technique so quickly?"
Senju Tobirama: "Ahem, I can explain that. As everyone knows, this Shadow Clone Technique is one of the forbidden Ninjutsu I invented."
Fourth Raikage: "Alright, alright, stop showing off. Everyone already knows half the forbidden jutsus in the Shinobi World were invented by you."
Senju Tobirama: "Now, what I'm about to say is the main point. The reason the Shadow Clone Technique is forbidden isn't because it's difficult to cultivate, but because it's difficult to use. Splitting into thousands of clones, just like Naruto did earlier, is completely normal."
Senju Tobirama: "However, ordinary shinobi simply don't have that much chakra, understand?"
Senju Tobirama: "Because Uzumaki Naruto is not only a descendant of the Uzumaki Clan, but this time his anger also mixed in a portion of Kurama's chakra, he was able to pull it off."
Senju Tobirama: "Furthermore, after the Shadow Clones disappear, all the damage and fatigue sustained by each clone returns to the original body. This requires the caster to have an exceptionally tough physique, which happens to be the strength of the Uzumaki Clan!"
Orochimaru: "To put it simply, aren't you just saying our Naruto-kun is a tank with high defense? According to my scientific research, people like that generally have no brains!"
Senju Tobirama: "Though I hate to admit it, Orochimaru, I actually agree with what you said this time."
Uzumaki Kushina: "???"
Uzumaki Kushina: "Who are you two saying has no brains?"
Namikaze Minato: "Kushina, you should still show a little respect to Lord Second."
Uzumaki Kushina: "Oh, Orochimaru, who do you say has no brains? Do you want to try out our Uzumaki Clan sealing techniques? Careful I seal you away just like a Tailed Beast!"
Orochimaru: "Hmph, I won't lower myself to argue with someone who is so thick-headed!"
As Uzumaki Naruto watched the exchange between them just now,
even though there were a lot of words,
he honestly couldn't understand any of it!
What Uzumaki Clan?
What tank with high defense?
Wasn't the reason he couldn't be beaten down simply because "I have perseverance"?
Wangmoufei in the neighboring universe gave a like,
and indicated that Naruto's words were very correct!
Even though he didn't understand what was being said, he could feel that they were praising him.
Just as he was feeling happy,
he saw Orochimaru's remark.
Naruto certainly recognized the words "no brains."
He didn't quite understand
why everyone who knew him
seemed to think he had no brains.
Uzumaki Naruto not only grew puzzled,
he eagerly wanted to know the answer.
Uzumaki Naruto turned to Sasuke in front of him and said,
"Sasuke, tell me the truth, do I really have no brains?"
Uchiha Sasuke offered a cold, disdainful smirk,
"At least you don't even come close to holding a candle to your counterpart in the other world!"
Naruto could refute anything else.
But to this,
Uzumaki Naruto racked his brain for a long time,
yet could think of no reply.
Indeed,
judging by appearances so far,
the Naruto in the other world seemed much smarter than him!
Yet weren't they both the same person?
Seeing Uzumaki Naruto furrow his brow
with a aggrieved look on his face,
Sasuke grew even more irritated.
This loser Naruto,
who knows how he suddenly had a flash of insight,
ever since becoming a genin,
started chasing relentlessly after him!
Right now at the Valley of the End,
he had even almost been defeated by him!
Sasuke clenched his fists.
If he couldn't even defeat Naruto,
then how could he ever kill that man with his own hands?
High up in the sky,
the white screen slowly faded away once more,
replaced by a black screen,
and the chat group that had been so lively just a moment ago
instantly fell silent.
Everyone wanted to see
what kind of experiences Uzumaki Naruto from the other world went through
after starting school!
Yet given the comprehension and talent of the Naruto in that world,
dealing with a mere graduation exam
should have been an absolute breeze, right?
Everyone readily agreed on this point.
Only Naruto wore a look of utter disdain.
"So what? Aren't both worlds just me?"
"Am I not a genius?"
[On the playground of the Konoha Ninja Academy, a new entrance ceremony is underway.]
[This entrance ceremony seemed extremely important; Third Hokage, who rarely visited the school in the past, personally showed up.]
[Iruka, who was in charge of teaching, showed the utmost respect toward Lord Third Hokage.]
[‘Standing right before you is the greatest shinobi in Konoha's history—or rather, the entire Shinobi World!’]
[‘Lord Third Hokage, hailed as the "God of Shinobi"!’]
[Hearing Iruka's overly exaggerated tone, the people below began to whisper among themselves in low voices.]
[‘What, this guy covered in liver spots is actually the greatest Hokage?’]
[‘I honestly can't tell at all!’]
[Hearing the doubts from below, Iruka clearly looked displeased; after all, Third Hokage was his role model!]
[Just as Iruka was about to say a few words in defense of Third Hokage, Third Hokage stepped forward on his own initiative.]
[‘Well, Iruka-sensei did exaggerate a bit just now. I'm just an ordinary shinobi who has mastered all kinds of ninjutsu.’]
[‘You can all think of me as your grandfather.’]
[Third Hokage's approachable demeanor instantly won over a massive crowd of adoring fans.]
[As expected of the Hokage, his words had far more class than Iruka's.]
[Amidst the crowd, only Uzumaki Naruto remained completely motionless, a faint trace of disdain even lingering vaguely across his face.]
[‘Who wants you to be my grandfather? I might as well adopt you as my dad!’]
...
Senju Hashirama: "Hahaha! This Naruto is really quite interesting! Looks like you've met your match, Hiruzen!"
Senju Tobirama: "Brother, your own Hokage is being insulted like this, and you can still laugh?"
Orochimaru: "Precisely, precisely. No matter what, even when it comes to Naruto-kun, I won't condone this."
Orochimaru: "After all, the person standing right in front of him is none other than Sarutobi Hiruzen-sensei, who holds the title of the greatest in the Shinobi World—the 'God of Shinobi'!"
Orochimaru deliberately laid heavy emphasis on the titles "greatest in the Shinobi World" and "God of Shinobi."
His meaning was naturally self-evident!
Sarutobi Hiruzen: "What do you mean by that, Orochimaru? If you have something to say, spit it out directly instead of speaking in riddles!"
Orochimaru: "Do I? I was merely repeating everyone's evaluation of you, Hiruzen-sensei. Is that really speaking in riddles?"
Iruka: "..."