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On Hokage Rock in Konoha Village.
Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya sat opposite each other, with a crystal ball between them, reflecting the image of the Hokage Building.
"Hokage, this ninjutsu of yours is really convenient."
Jiraiya looked at the image in the crystal ball, sighed, then looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi and asked expectantly, "By the way, are you really not going to teach me this ninjutsu?"
"Absolutely not!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head firmly and said, "I will never teach you this ninjutsu, Jiraiya. Give up."
"Tch!~"
Jiraiya curled his lip in disdain, then looked back at the crystal ball and said, "Is the ninjutsu for Naruto ready?"
"Of course."
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded with a smile. "Besides the ninjutsu you mentioned, I also prepared a little surprise for little Naruto—provided he can steal the Book of Seals from my Office."
That was right. Jiraiya's test for Naruto was to have him steal the Book of Seals from the Hokage Office.
Of course, this Book of Seals was not the original, but a custom version Jiraiya had Hiruzen Sarutobi specially prepare for Naruto.
"Hmph, don't underestimate Naruto. He's Minato's child."
Jiraiya snorted lightly, then asked, "Who did you arrange to stay in the Hokage Building?"
"It's Kakashi."
Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a smile, "It might be a bit difficult for little Naruto to sneak into my Office and take the Book of Seals right under Kakashi's nose."
"Hokage, you're too cunning—to actually leave Kakashi there…"
Jiraiya widened his eyes and complained, then changed the subject, stroking his chin. "But even Kakashi might not be able to stop Naruto. Just wait and see."
"Ho ho ho!~"
Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed expectantly. "If you say so, then I'll look forward to it."
In truth, Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't think Naruto could sneak into the Hokage Building and steal the Book of Seals from his office right under Kakashi and Yamato's noses. He simply wanted to observe the process, and he had already instructed Kakashi and the others to go easy on Naruto.
"Here he comes!"
Naruto's figure appeared in the image reflected by the crystal ball. Jiraiya and Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately focused their gazes, anticipation flickering in their eyes.
"What should I do?"
Naruto walked toward the Hokage Building, thinking about how to sneak in and steal the Book of Seals Jiraiya had mentioned.
So lost in thought was he that he walked all the way to the main entrance of the Hokage Building without realizing it.
"Stop!"
Two masked figures appeared, blocking Naruto and warning coldly, "This is no place for children. Go back immediately."
"Ah!~"
Naruto finally reacted. He scratched his head and apologized, "Sorry, I was thinking about something just now and wasn't watching where I was going…"
Whoosh!~
Before he finished speaking, Naruto's figure moved. In the blink of an eye, he rushed in front of the two Anbu, punching one in the chin and kicking the other in the chest.
The two Anbu knew nothing about Naruto's test, nor did they expect him to suddenly attack—much less to burst out with such terrifying speed and strength. Caught completely off guard, they were knocked unconscious on the spot.
"Done!"
Naruto clapped his hands, dragged the unconscious Anbu to a corner, and swaggered into the Hokage Building.
Sneaking in? Too much trouble.
Charging straight in was more convenient—and as long as you defeated everyone, it counted as a perfect infiltration!
"This…"
On Hokage Rock, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya were momentarily speechless at Naruto's actions.
They had imagined countless ways Naruto might sneak into the Hokage Building, but never expected this method.
This approach… was far too un-ninja-like.
However—
"Hahahahaha!~"
Jiraiya suddenly burst out laughing and looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi with a teasing expression. "Hokage, is the Anbu in the village really at this level now? To be ambushed and knocked out by a six-year-old—this is absolutely hilarious."
…
Hiruzen Sarutobi fell silent, frowning thoughtfully.
Both Zhu and Que were genuine Special Jonin; there was no doubt about that. He had clearly seen what just happened. Their defeat wasn't merely carelessness—Naruto's strength was simply too great.
Yet Naruto's growth had always been under his watchful eye. A month ago, Naruto didn't even know how to refine chakra. How could he suddenly possess such exaggerated strength? Even geniuses had limits.
This growth rate was even more outrageous than those two Uchiha boys.
Could it be because of that place the Fourth Hokage arranged?
Hiruzen Sarutobi recalled the time Naruto suddenly disappeared for three days and the other world he described upon returning. Thinking carefully, Naruto's abnormal growth seemed to begin after that incident.
Aside from this explanation, he could think of no other.
"Jiraiya…"
Hiruzen Sarutobi turned to him, explained Naruto's sudden disappearance and his account of the other world, then asked, "You were Minato's teacher. Do you know what place he sent Naruto to?"
"There's such a thing?"
Jiraiya looked surprised. After thinking for a while, he shook his head. "I've never heard Minato mention such a place. But since it was Minato's arrangement, there's no need to worry."
He paused, then smiled. "Besides, it's only beneficial for the village if Naruto grows stronger faster, isn't it?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered briefly, then nodded with a gentle smile. "You're right. Minato was the Hokage I personally chose. If he made such an arrangement, he must have had his reasons."
After that, the two fell silent and continued watching the scene in the crystal ball.
Inside the image—
After infiltrating the Hokage Building, Naruto swaggered straight toward the Hokage Office.
At that moment, Kakashi—who had been hiding in the shadows—could no longer hold back and appeared directly in Naruto's path, blocking his way.
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