"Suzuki!" 2x
"He could use the Wind Release: Great Breakthrough already?!"
While Iruka and Naruto were so happy when they saw Suzuki, Hiruzen, who had been observing the battle with his Telescope Jutsu, and had some of the anbu to observe the battle, was dumbfounded when he saw how Suzuki was able to use the jutsu that he had just given before.
Wind Release: Great Breakthrough.
This might be only a C-Rank jutsu, and frankly, among all the strong jutsu, its effect was just so-so. While it was powerful for those small fries, for those who were strong, they could easily dodge the jutsu, but even so, for Suzuki, to be able to master it immediately after he got this jutsu, Hiruzen realized that he might have understimated Suzuki's talent, and because of that, when he looked at Suzuki, he saw the figure of that blonde haired young man, who shone brightly, yet died so young, like a meteor, which shone brightly before dying down.
"This time... it will be different..."
When Hiruzen saw how Suzuki decided to help Naruto and Iruka, he knew well that he had a chance to repent, and he didn't take his eyes away from this battle, watching the bud that would grow into the magnificent tree again.
While Suzuki didn't really want to come and save the two, as he just wanted to move around instead of joining the moment where Naruto and Iruka started their bond... also, he knew well that Naruto had a troublesome secret, and he didn't really want to hear their conversation since being ignorant was better than for him to get to know what he shouldn't.
Still, if Suzuki knew what Hiruzen was thinking, he would roll his eyes, since if he became that magnificent tree, then would he have to sacrifice himself for others again, like First Hokage, Second Hokage, and the Fourth Hokage?
Naturally, he didn't want to, but regardless, he knew that this battle was a rare chance, so he could appear like the future generation of Konoha in the eyes of Hiruzen, and he wouldn't let go of this chance!
Warm, friendly, and protective of his comrades.
As long as he showed those qualities and talents in front of Hiruzen, he knew well that his life would be as good as secured!
Yet, without a doubt, due to his appearance, whether it was Iruka or Naruto, they were all relieved.
Iruka was ready to sacrifice his life, stopping Mizuki from killing Naruto, but unexpectedly, Suzuki came out and defeated Mizuki.
'I'm so glad I came to him before...
If he hadn't come to Suzuki's place before, would Suzuki have been able to find them?
"SUZUKI!"
Naruto was crying a mess, feeling glad that Suzuki, his dearest friend, and also the one who had helped him many times, would come to save him!
Yup, Naruto could see that Suzuki was in his sleeping yukata and just wore a robe, seemingly about to sleep, yet Suzuki came to save him!
"You okay, Naruto, Iruka-sensei?"
"IT'S GREAT, YOU ARE COMING!"
"Naruto, focus on Iruka-sensei. He might die if you shake him so much."
"IRUKA-SENSEI!"
"...." Iruka.
"YOU BASTARD!"
Yet, despite his bleeding and broken bones, Mizuki hadn't passed out and roared in anger as he looked at Mizuki. "DON'T YOU THINK THAT YOU HAVE WON, YOU.... YOU..."
Mizuki didn't know what to say, but frankly, he hated Suzuki the most!
This guy, even though Suzuki was just a normal guy, could become the best, and he also got close to all the heiresses and the heirs of the big clans in Konoha!
Mizuki, who wasn't that smart, knew that as long as Suzuki grew up, this guy's life was as good as secured, yet he?
What about him?
He, who was talented, could only crawl at the bottom as a teacher?!
How unfair this world was!
At this moment, along with the pain from his body, Mizuki was in an even more intense mood, especially when he saw how Suzuki was able to get a new wind jutsu, knowing that this guy must have gotten onto the good side of the Hokage, making him even more distorted with envy.
HOW COULD HE LOSE TO A MOB LIKE SUZUKI?!
"Done?" Suzuki looked at Mizuki calmly. "Mizuki, you have become a criminal. I will bring you to Hokage-sama, so you will be punished." Frankly, he understood that his positions were envied by many, so he wasn't surprised by Mizuki's reaction. Yet even so, it was their fault for being incompetent, and they just cursed their lineage, fate, and all other things instead of working hard as he did.
Still, he wouldn't waste his words as he wasn't the protagonist, and it was better to finish the enemy as soon as possible.
"Punish me? Do you think you can defeat me, brat?! You have only seen the tip of my power! You, a genin, should cower before me and bow down so that I won't kill you, you shitty mob!"
All of a sudden, Mizuki took out a potion from his pocket, and he drank it.
Still, Suzuki didn't attack Mizuki until Mizuki finished the drink, as he had been using the "Manager" to analyze the potion.
[Analyze the potion's ingredients, functions, and explore the possible effects.]
After a while, Suzuki learned from the "Manager" that the potion could grant the user the power of an animal, giving them a cursed ability that enhanced their abilities and muscle growth, and offered a chance to grow even stronger.
Yet, Suzuki didn't stop Mizuki, especially when he learned the drawbacks of the potion.
"I feel it, I feel a power within me!"
However, Mizuki didn't realize what kind of situation he was in. Instead, he felt like he was above everyone, especially when he felt so powerful, as his muscles also grew, and a tattoo emerged on his arm.
"Naruto... Suzuki-kun..."
Iruka, who was half-dead, knew the situation was already out of control. "You two run away as soon as possible... I will stop him..."
Yes, even though he knew that he was powerless, he would at least save the two.
"Iruka-sensei!"
"Sensei..."
While Naruto was worried, crying, and feeling helpless, a voice suddenly drew everyone's attention, giving them a sense of reliability and strength.
"Don't be stupid, Sensei."
Suzuki took his kunai and wielded it in reverse with his right hand. "I have graduated from the school. I have become a ninja, and as a ninja, it is my duty to protect the Konoha and my comrades, so stay there, and let me handle this criminal."
At that moment, Suzuki decided to show off.