Chapter 136 - 2

Chapter 2: You Call This a Transformation Technique? This is a Complete Metamorphosis!Naruto tugged at the precarious bedsheet around his waist, his face darkening.If he had to step out looking like this, he'd rather just let the Nine-Tailed go berserk and swallow him whole.[Ding! Detected that the host is facing the predicament of being'scantily clad,' which seriously affects the grand cause of expanding the family line.][Newbie Welfare Supplement Pack has been issued.]That's more like it.The space in front of Naruto distorted for a moment, and a set of neatly folded clothes fell out of thin air.It wasn't that eye-searing orange tracksuit.It was a set of pure black, tight-fitting combat gear. The material felt slightly cool to the touch, exuding a sense of tough quality. Bracers and a Ninja tool pouch were all included, with a sharp cut clearly designed for battle.The flashiest part was the short-sleeved divine robe worn over it.A pure white base with red flame patterns along the hem. The back didn't have 'Fourth Hokage' printed on it; instead, two large characters were written in a flamboyant, flowing style—[Honest].Naruto's mouth twitched.Honest?Making a man who intended to break the mental state of the entire Ninja World carry such a word—this system must have some twisted sense of humor.He quickly changed into the clothes.The size was a perfect fit. The black tight-fitting suit outlined his violent muscle lines, while the broad divine robe perfectly masked the overly sharp sense of oppression.Naruto stood before the mirror.The person in the mirror had brilliant blonde hair and a tall, straight posture; that piercing handsomeness was almost enough to shatter the glass."Alright, time to give the future flowers of Konohaa little shock."Naruto pushed open the door and stepped out....On the streets of Konoha, the morning bustle had just begun.Normally at this time, if Uzumaki Naruto appeared, there would surely be whispers of avoidance and looks of disgust all around.But today, the world went silent.Naruto walked down the main road with his hands in his pockets, stepping with an arrogant, swaggering gait.Several middle-aged women who were about to buy groceries froze in place, completely unaware that the radishes in their hands had dropped to the ground.Young female Ninjas passing by turned their heads repeatedly, only crying out as they clutched their foreheads after walking into utility poles."Who is that? A new Jonin in the village?""So... so handsome! That physique is practically cheating!""Why does he look a bit familiar? That blonde hair..."Naruto turned a deaf ear to these discussions.The strong never need to care about the opinions of ants.He looked up at the gates of the Ninja Academynot far away, a place filled with memories.The graduation exam is today?Then he'd go and teach these little kids playing house a lesson.Class 1-A.Before even entering the door, familiar sounds of arguing drifted from inside."Billboard Brow! Stay away from Sasuke-kun!""Ino-pig! You're the one who should stay away! The seat next to Sasuke-kun is mine!"The pink-haired Sakura Haruno and the blonde, long-haired Ino Yamanaka were like two fighting roosters, spraying saliva at each other across a desk. At the center of their contention, the cool, black-haired guy Uchiha Sasuke, had his hands crossed under his chin with an indifferent look that said 'these mortals are so noisy.'Naruto stepped into the classroom.His tall figure instantly blocked the light from the doorway.Ino and Sakura, who were in the middle of their spat, froze and instinctively turned their heads.In the next second, their pupils shook with shock.Sunlight spilled from behind the man, casting a golden halo around his blonde hair. His face had deep contours and an aggressive, mature male charm that the snot-nosed brats in the class couldn't possibly hope to match.*Gulp.*It was unclear who swallowed their saliva.The fierce look on Ino's face vanished instantly, replaced by a ladylike smile as her fingers unconsciously twirled a strand of hair. Sakura's face turned bright red, her hands twisting together, completely forgetting she had just been fighting for Sasuke.Where did this top-tier hunk come from?Naruto ignored the pairs of heart-filled eyes around him. His gaze swept across the classroom, finally landing on a window seat in the back row.A black-haired boy sat there.Uchiha Sasuke.Unlike the others, Sasuke wasn't swooning. On the contrary, the moment Naruto stepped into the classroom, his entire body's muscles tensed up.As a survivor of the Uchiha Clan, he had an almost instinctive intuition for the aura of the strong.Danger.Extreme danger.This man who had suddenly appeared was like a Tailed Beast in human skin; even just walking over casually, that sense of pressure made him feel suffocated.Sasuke's hand quietly reached for a Kunai in his tool pouch.Naruto walked up to Sasuke.His shadow fell, completely enveloping Sasuke.The whole class went deathly silent.Everyone held their breath, wondering what this powerful, handsome guy was going to do to Sasuke.Sasuke stared intently at Naruto, a layer of fine cold sweat breaking out on his forehead.If he's an enemy...Just as Sasuke was about to lash out, a large hand pressed down on his head.That palm was broad and warm, carrying an irresistible force as it gently ruffled his proud, spiky hair."Let..." Sasuke was just about to snap."Yo, Er Zhu Zi."Naruto's voice was lazy, carrying the teasing tone of an elder to a junior. "Don't look so bitter all day; it'll stunt your growth. If you end up shorter than Sakura in the future, that would be the real disgrace of the Uchiha."Er... Er Zhu Zi?Sasuke was stunned.What kind of hellish nickname was that?And how did this guy know what he was thinking?Before Sasuke could react, Naruto had already withdrawn his hand and sat down boldly in the empty seat next to him—the seat that originally belonged to Naruto."That's..." Sakura was about to remind him that it was Naruto's seat.The classroom door was suddenly pushed open.Iruka Umino rushed in holding a stack of roll-call sheets, his face showing the exhaustion of long-term overtime."Alright, alright! Everyone back to your seats! Today is the graduation exam, so pull yourselves together!"Iruka slapped the roll-call sheets onto the podium and looked up to scan the class.With one look, he froze.In the back row, that conspicuous blonde young man was leaning against the back of his chair, his long legs resting casually on the desk, boredly playing with a Kunai.That lord-like sitting posture was even more Hokage-like than the Hokage himself.Iruka's brow furrowed.Which family member is this? Why did he wander into the classroom?"You there, parent!" Iruka pointed at Naruto, his tone serious. "This is an examination hall; unauthorized persons please wait outside. Even if you are a family member, please follow the school's rules!"The students in the class looked at each other.Parent?While this person did look mature, he wasn't old enough to be a parent, was he?Naruto paused his movements, put his legs down, and slowly stood up.Standing at 185 centimeters, he was a full head taller than Iruka.He looked at Iruka with a playful smile on his face."Iruka-sensei, it's only been one day, and you don't recognize me?"Naruto pointed at his own face, then at the blonde hair on his head."I'm Naruto."Silence.A deathly silence.The roll-call sheets in Iruka's hand hit the floor with a *thwack*.Sakura's mouth hung open wide enough to fit an egg.Ino's eyes rolled back, and she almost fainted.Even Sasuke's eternally frozen ice-block face cracked instantly, revealing an expression as if he'd seen a ghost.Naruto?That perennial dead-last? That brat who only knew how to pull pranks? That idiot who wore the ugly orange tracksuit?Turned into this hormone-exploding male god?"This... this is impossible!" Iruka stammered, feeling his worldview collapsing. "Naruto... Naruto is clearly only twelve years old! You... what kind of Transformation Technique is this? Change back quickly!""Transformation Technique?"Naruto scoffed.He didn't explain, but just casually cracked his neck with a series of sharp pops."Whether it's me or not, won't we find out during the exam in a bit?"Iruka took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.As a teacher, he couldn't lose his composure in front of the students. Although logic told him this was absolutely impossible, that feeling of Chakra... was indeed somewhat familiar."Fine... fine." Iruka picked up the roll-call sheets, his hands still trembling slightly. "Since you say you're Naruto, then prove it with your strength. The exam topic is—Transformation Technique!""Those whose names are called, come up to demonstrate."A wave of groans rose from below.The Transformation Technique was the most basic of the Three Basic Techniques, but also the hardest to control the details of."First one, Sakura Haruno."Sakura walked onto the stage with a red face, formed the seals, and with a *poof*, turned into Iruka's likeness."Pass.""Next, Uchiha Sasuke."Sasuke walked up with a cold face, not even glancing at Naruto, and formed the seals with one hand.A perfect transformation."Excellent."One after another, the students went up to demonstrate.Some turned into the Third Hokage, others into their parents—all sorts of forms."Next, Uzumaki Naruto."When Iruka called this name, he felt inexplicably nervous.Naruto stood up.The chair made a sharp scraping sound against the floor.He walked lazily to the front of the podium, arms crossed, with no intention of forming seals at all."Naruto, begin,"Iruka urged. "As long as you can transform into a human shape, I'll pass you." He had already lowered his requirements for Naruto to the minimum.Naruto scoffed.[Sharp Commentary Option Triggered:][A. Shout 'Transformation Technique is a boring trick,' then transform into a naked beauty. (Reward: One autographed photo of Jiraiya)][B. Fail the seals nervously and transform into a distorted mess. (Reward: Ichiraku Ramen discount coupon)][C. Mock the exam topic with a face of disdain and show them what true 'Form Transformation' is. (Reward: Max level Three Basic Techniques, Chakra control +50%)]Naruto scanned the options.Choosing A was being a pervert; B was being a loser.If he was going to show off, he'd go big."Iruka-sensei."Naruto didn't form seals, but instead crossed his arms and looked at Iruka with a disappointed expression."Flashy things like the Transformation Techniqueare just fig leaves used by the weak to survive on the battlefield. A true powerhouse never needs to disguise himself."The class broke into an uproar.The arrogance was too much!Veins popped on Iruka's forehead. "Naruto! These are the exam rules! You can't graduate without knowing the Transformation Technique!""Rules?"Naruto laughed.That smile was wild and unbridled, carrying an overbearing aura that looked down on the world."Since you want to see it, then I'll show you what real... transformation is."He suddenly threw his arms wide.Boom!A terrifying torrent of Chakra erupted from his body without any warning.It wasn't that superficial smoke, but a solid storm of energy.The classroom windows shattered instantly, shards of glass flying everywhere.A wild wind howled, making it impossible for anyone to open their eyes. Iruka and Mizuki had to raise their arms to shield their faces, their expressions filled with horror.This amount of Chakra... Is he really a Genin?Golden Chakra condensed behind Naruto. It didn't turn into a specific person, but formed a giant, blurred phantom.The phantom held a tin staff and sat cross-legged in the void, radiating an ancient and sacred pressure.The Six Paths Sage?No, it was the manifestation of pure power.Naruto didn't change his appearance, but under the backdrop of that Chakra, his whole being seemed like a god descending to earth.The floor cracked inch by inch.The light tubes on the ceiling exploded one after another, sparks flying.Sasuke gripped the corner of his desk tightly, his knuckles white, the tomoe in his eyes flickering in and out.This is... the strength of the dead-last?This kind of power... this kind of despairing gap..."Enough! Naruto! Stop!" Iruka roared, his voice sounding insignificant in the storm. If this continued, the school building would collapse!With a thought from Naruto,The overwhelming pressure vanished instantly.The wind stopped.The classroom was a mess, as if it had just been swept by a typhoon.Naruto stood in place, not a single thread of his clothes out of order, that punchable expression still hanging on his face."How was it, sensei?"He brushed off non-existent dust from his clothes. "Does this 'transformation' pass?"Iruka's mouth was agape as he looked at the glass-covered floor, unable to speak for a long time.You call this the Transformation Technique?This is a complete metamorphosis!This is a demolition crew!But in the face of such absolute power, any questioning seemed weak and futile."P... Pass."Iruka's hand trembled as he picked up the metal forehead protector from the desk.Naruto took the headband.He didn't tie it properly on his forehead like the others.That thing looked stupid on the head and would easily mess up his hair.He casually wrapped the headband around his left arm, the metal plate reflecting a cold light against his black combat suit."Thanks."Naruto turned and waved his hand at everyone with his back to them.That back view was incredibly cool, though the word 'Honest' on it now seemed full of irony.As he reached the door, he paused and glanced back at Sasuke, who was still in the corner questioning his life."By the way, Er Zhu Zi."Naruto pointed to his own eyes, his mouth curving into a meaningful arc."Don't worship me too much; I'm just a legend."With that, he strode out of the classroom, leaving behind a room full of petrified people and a complete mess.And in his mind, the system's notification sounds were frantically spamming.[Ding! Sharp commentary successful!][Class Shock Index: Off the charts.][Iruka's Worldview Shatter Level: 99%.][Sasuke's Psychological Shadow Area: A three-bedroom apartment.][Rewards have arrived: Three Basic Techniques(God-level proficiency), Chakra control +50%.]Naruto walked down the corridor in a pleasant mood.But this was only the beginning.Now that he'd graduated, the next step was team placement.He rubbed his chin.If he remembered correctly, after team placement, there was an even more interesting part—the Bell Test.That closet-pervert Kakashi should really enjoy this'surprise,' right?