Exchange of Darkness Values
"He actually took the initiative to clean up and make amends for his mistake!"
"Naruto, you've really grown up!"
"This makes the teacher so proud!"
Iruka, crouching on a rock next to the Hokage Rock, had tears in his eyes.
He had been delayed because Mizuki had pulled him aside to ask about Naruto's situation. He thought Naruto would sneak out and continue causing trouble.
It was unbelievable that Naruto would actually take the initiative to clean the Hokage Rock! Even the most mischievous Naruto had now reformed.
Does this mean Iruka's teaching skills were improving, and he might one day become the principal of a ninja academy? The more he thought about it, the more excited he became, and he even laughed out loud.
Seeing Iruka both crying and laughing, Naruto ignored him. He just wanted to finish cleaning quickly and find Teacher Mizuki to ask for help in obtaining the Book of Seals.
Iruka, envisioning a perfect future, found Naruto particularly pleasing to watch. He immediately said, "Naruto, as a reward for your improvement, I'll treat you to ramen after you finish cleaning. Eat as much as you want, until you feel like throwing up!"
"Ramen!" Naruto exclaimed with delight.
Although ramen wasn't expensive, it wasn't something he could afford regularly while receiving relief food. However, the look of surprise quickly froze into a conflicted expression.
After a long pause, he reluctantly declined, saying, "No need, I need to go see my third-generation grandfather after I finish cleaning."
These were all excuses Feng Xu had prepared in advance for Naruto. Naruto wouldn't have time for ramen until night; he needed to find Mizuki while still at school. Otherwise, Shuimu returning home and asking questions would attract unwanted attention.
"Is that so...?"
Iruka knew about Naruto's relationship with the Third Hokage, so he didn't ask further. Seeing Naruto's reluctant and dejected expression, he said with a small laugh, "If not today, then tomorrow; if not tomorrow, then the day after. Teacher, if I say I'll treat you to ramen, I definitely will!"
Upon hearing Iruka's words, Naruto's eyes lit up again. He cheered and waved his arms wildly, shouting, "Long live Iruka-sensei!"
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Within the space of consciousness.
Feng Xu did not stop or interfere with the conversation between Iruka and Naruto. The plan had already been assigned to Naruto. If nothing unexpected happened, Iruka would at most remain a relatively close teacher—he wouldn't become as important as Naruto's father.
Feng Xu now focused on the ninjutsu that could be unlocked using his corruption value:
Ashura Chakra – [Darkness Value: 3,000,000]
Nine-Tails Chakra – [Darkness Value: 100,000]
Iruka Chakra – [Darkness Value: 100]
Only a handful could be unlocked. These were all collected by the system after Naruto had close contact with them. Unlocking them required spending corruption points for analysis. This covered both chakra and the associated ninjutsu.
"It seems I can only afford to exchange for Iruka's strength right now," Feng Xu muttered, looking at his mere 120 corruption points.
To be honest, he didn't want to waste his "darkening points" on it. Naruto's strength already surpassed Iruka's once he learned the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique. But his current strength was about the same as Naruto's pre-training, below the level of an ordinary genin.
Moreover, the plot of stealing the Book of Seals had been altered. Preparations and more strength were necessary.
Relying on others was ultimately unreliable; relying on oneself was the safest approach.
"System, can I exchange for a single ninjutsu under a specific chakra type?"
The system didn't respond verbally; instead, it displayed the redemption list:
Ashura Chakra:
Seeking Dao Jade: 2,000,000
Wood Release Ninjutsu: 600,000
Super Shadow Level Physical Skill: 180,000
Immortal Body: 200,000
Swift Wind Pill: 5,000
Wind Release Ninjutsu: 2,000
Nine-Tails Chakra:
Yin Jiuwei: 50,000
Yang Jiuwei: 50,000
One-Tailed Chakra Mode: 2,000
Two-Tails Chakra Mode: 8,000
Three-Tails Chakra Mode: 14,000
Eight-Tails Chakra Mode: 44,000
Iruka Chakra:
Chunin Taijutsu: 50
Three Bodies Technique: 10
Various Ninjutsu: 40
Feng Xu's lips twitched. He still couldn't afford the high-end abilities, which cost thousands or even tens of thousands—well beyond his current reach.
However, seeing that Iruka's physical technique required only 50 points to exchange, Feng Xu had an idea. Chunin typically didn't know many ninjutsu and relied mostly on physical skills or weapons like hidden tools and explosive tags.
"System, if I exchange for Chunin taijutsu, will the rewards stack if I exchange for other people's Chunin taijutsu later?"
The system confirmed that stacking was possible. Exchanging the same technique from different people could accumulate and eventually upgrade to Jonin-level taijutsu, although at a higher total cost.
"It actually works that the power can be stacked!" Feng Xu exclaimed. Taijutsu was practical and widely used by every ninja. Exchanging every physical technique he could find was more practical than spending points on multiple ninjutsu.
And with Might Guy's Eight Gates Formation, his accumulating strength could unleash devastating power—even potentially enough to kill Kaguya with a single kick!
"From now on, we'll focus on taijutsu exchanges and accumulate darkening points to exchange for powerful ninjutsu later," Feng Xu decided.
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Outside, Naruto quickly cleaned the Hokage Rock. After saying goodbye to Iruka, he returned to the Ninja Academy.
He was lucky to run into Mizuki, wandering around and questioning other teachers.
"It's Naruto. I know you—the troublemaker in Iruka's class. Is there something you want to see me about?"
Naruto blocked him with a polite smile, though Mizuki's eyes gleamed with hidden thoughts.
"Mr. Mizuki, could you tell me about the Book of Seals?"
Mizuki's expression immediately shifted. The smile vanished, replaced by a sinister stare. Could Naruto have discovered his plan?
Seeing Naruto's nervousness, he quickly softened his expression.
"I'm sorry, I was too harsh just now. After all, this Book of Seals is a treasure of our village. But once you learn the ninjutsu inside, graduating from the academy will be much easier…"
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