24Take the blame!AI Model: gemini-2.5-flashChapter 24 Take the blame!
Although the "Thirty-Six Heavenly Stars and Seventy-Two Earthly Fiends" Transformation Technique was a grand promise, the benefits were gradually bestowed.
For example, now, his Transformation Techniquehad gained a new ability.
That is: based on his own strength and energy, he could transform into others and acquire some of their abilities.
It was like a Ditto, just a castrated version of a Ditto.
But it was not a big problem.
Naruto believed that as he grew, this ability would continue to strengthen.
"Let's look at the Clone Technique again!"
Naruto tapped on another plant with interest.
Soon, he also understood this ability.
Clone Technique [Growing]
Growth Limit: Strength equal to the main body, possessing a physical body, capable of body refining, capable of cultivation.
Six!
Naruto took a deep breath, unable to control his excited expression.
Body Replacement Technique [Growing]
Growth Limit: Mark a chosen person, and all damage you receive will be transferred to them.
"Why does it feel like this growth is random? The beginning was so amazing, but the later parts feel a bit underwhelming."
But it was still incredibly strong.
"Hehe, Heavenly Movement and Star Shift."
Naruto's mind was already filled with various perverted and disgusting dirty tricks.
"It's a pity, I don't know when the growth limit will be reached."
"Also, why aren't Rasengan and these other techniques here?"
Naruto walked around, but he did not see any other plants, and only then did he give up.
"It seems I need to become stronger again for them to grow."
Standing on the space's land, Naruto pondered, "I just don't know what the standard for the space's strength perception is."
"But it doesn't matter, I never expected the space to have this ability, so I can slightly adjust my future efforts."
Naruto shook his head regretfully.
Indeed,
Even the system was telling him to slack off.
Then... let's slack off.
Currently, Ninjutsu training could be slightly shortened.
It was not only dangerous but also possibly inferior to natural growth. Body refining, however, still required effort.
Having made up his mind, Naruto picked a few small green vegetables, planning to roast them at home.
To avoid being discovered, he would also buy vegetables, always buying the same kind he grew, so he was not worried about being found out.
"Why aren't you training anymore?"
The Nine-Tailed suddenly noticed that Naruto was very idle today and was no longer training in Ninjutsu.
"I'm slacking off."
The Nine-Tailed curled its lip, "Do I look like an idiot to you?"
I do not believe a word you say.
No one is more diligent than you, and your growth speed is terrifying.
If he was not only five years old and his body had not fully developed, this guy could already fly.
Naruto did not mind; his life was very fulfilling now.
"Hmm!?"
"Why do I suddenly feel a strange gaze staring at me?"
Naruto frowned, then subtly leaned on the table and asked in his mind, "Nine-Tailed, did you feel it?"
"No, I didn't feel anything at all!"
The Nine-Tailed shuddered at the words; it had not felt anything at all.
As for Naruto deceiving him, that was impossible.
There was no need to deceive about this.
So, there really was someone secretly watching Naruto, and the Nine-Tailed could not perceive them.
Who was it?
"Can you tell me which direction it's coming from?"
"Cannot pinpoint it!"
Naruto shook his head secretly.
The feeling was as if it was coming from all directions, very subtle. If he had not become a little stronger this time, he truly would not have sensed it.
Naruto even felt that if it were not for the space, he would not have sensed this faint gaze.
"Zetsu!"
Suddenly,
A name flashed into Naruto's mind.
"What did you think of?"
"I thought of something interesting."
Naruto pondered for a moment and decided to warn Nara Shikaku and the Uchiha Clan.
Zetsu secretly watching was not a good thing. It was not a big problem for himself, but it was a big problem for others.
Especially the Uchiha Clan.
Heaven knew what this guy was planning behind the scenes again.
To save his mother, he would do anything, no matter what.
His filial piety was commendable, but it came at the expense of others' interests.
Naruto crossed his arms: Pass.
...
"Lord Third!"
"Hmm!?"
In the Hokage Office, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was studying a crystal ball, looked up in confusion at Nara Shikaku, "Is there something wrong?"
"I recently discovered something interesting."
"What is it?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart stirred, and he sat up straight.
He knew that Nara Shikaku would not make a baseless claim, so he must have found some clue.
Nara Shikaku handed over a piece of intelligence: "Please take a look."
Hiruzen Sarutobi took it and read it carefully. After a long time, he finally looked up in shock, "Is this intelligence reliable?"
"Reliable. I also saw it by chance."
"Mysterious Uchiha clansman."
"Suspected Uchiha Obito, Rasengan, Fourth Hokage!"
Evidence after evidence emerged in his mind, and Hiruzen Sarutobi's face grew increasingly grim, gritting his teeth, "Akatsuki Organization, very well."
He had already believed most of it.
Things were not that coincidental; a series of coincidences indicated inevitability.
All that was left was to verify it.
His eyes flickered, and Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand, "You don't need to worry about this matter; I will investigate it personally."
"Alright!"
Nara Shikaku left quietly with a smile on his face.
Very good,
The diversion of trouble was successful.
Akatsuki Organization, you can take the blame for this.
Give Naruto a chance to grow.
Moreover, it was not really taking the blame; there were already some traces of the Akatsuki Organization involved. He was acting upright and had nothing to fear from an investigation.
On the contrary...
Nara Shikaku chuckled softly, "Danzo, you also prepare to take the blame."
...
"Are you ready?"
Within the Uchiha Clan, Uchiha Fugaku looked gravely at Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Shisui.
Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Shisui looked at Uchiha Fugaku in shock.
They saw Uchiha Fugaku's eyes spin, transforming into the Mangekyo pattern.
"Clan Head, you~"
"What, do you think I only have the Three Tomoe Sharingan?"
Fugaku sneered, "If I didn't hide deeper, I don't know where my bones would be buried now."
Shisui was silent.
Uchiha Itachi glanced at Shisui and lowered his head, not daring to speak.
They never expected their Clan Head to be so deeply hidden; he was also a Mangekyo user.
Two Mangekyo users. It seemed that if a fight truly broke out in the future, the gap between the Uchiha and the Village would not be very large.
Exchanging glances, Shisui said solemnly to Uchiha Fugaku, "Clan Head, I will cooperate well in this play."
...
Boom!
The pale moon hung in the sky, and stars twinkled.
Suddenly, an earth-shattering battle erupted.
Naruto pulled back the curtain, and the Nine-Tailed's terrified voice kept coming, "Ah, Naruto, this is the Uchiha's Susanoo, there are two of them! Run!"
Naruto was speechless.
You must have been traumatized, to be so scared.
Nine-Tailed: "..."
If you were repeatedly rubbed on the ground by Uchiha Madara, you'd have psychological trauma too...