Although, in strict terms,

  Naruto was already more talehan the vast majority of graduates from this year. Ranking iop five for overall performance wasn't just ay statistic; it was a solid indicator of his abilities. However, it wasn't just because utions; it was also due to the six years they had spent together. Iruka had e tard Naruto as family. He knew well what it meant to be promoted to a ie currently being a teacher at the Ninja Academy, Iruka was a genuine ninja. He had participated in not only B-rank and A-rank missions but also as a team member. In this world, ninjas held the highest status and had the riskiest profession.

  Iruka had also worried about Naruto.

  Naturally, in this graduation exam,

  Iruka was both following the assessment principles and ed about Naruto and others. What was not allowed simply wasn't allowed.

  Naruto had just begun to speak,

  Iruka already knew what he was going to say. Iruka decided to cut off Naruto's thoughts in advance, sidering it the most appropriate choice. After all, Naruto had a uatus, and going back to school for another year might not be a bad thing. Iruka was fident that the Third Hokage would agree with his decision.

  Iruka thought to himself,

  "But, Iruka-sensei..."

  Seeing Iruka's serious and sincere expression,

  Naruto, who was very familiar with Iruka's character, khat Iruka's words were genuine. If Iruka said he couldn't graduate, then he couldn't. But if that were the case, it would be terrible, wouldn't it?

  "What I say is final, Naruto. Yraduation exam is inplete. You'll have to go bad study for another year. Once you've mastered the e Jutsu, you e back for the exam. I promise you'll graduate then."

  Iruka's expression was unwaveringly determined.

  Seeing Iruka's resolute expression,

  Naruto felt a sense of suffocation.

  Could this really be happening?

  Was he really uo graduate?

  Just like in the inal story?

  Naruto widened his eyes, feeling lost and uain. If he couldn't graduate...

  Wait a minute?

  Just like in the inal story?

  Uo graduate? Didn't something very important happen to him in the inal story because of this?

  Thinking of this,

  A certain figure, a raised head, a slightly shifted gaze, and an imagined image appeared in Naruto's mind.

  "Iruka-sensei, I think we should let Naruto graduate. Even though his e Jutsu isn't perfect, he has mao create a few. Moreover, in the past six years, Naruto has sistently ranked iop five iical and practical tests. He has also mastered the other tects of the e Jutsu perfectly. I believe he deserves to graduate."

  Apanied by that gentle expression, along with a cheerful smile, Mizuki exuded an aura of a friendly big brother. When people saw and heard him, they couldn't help but feel a warm sensation.

  Instantly, it attracted Naruto's attention.

  "No! Mizuki-sensei, rules are rules. While Naruto has performed well during his time at the Ninja Academy and sistently ranked iop positions iical and practical tests, the graduation exam at the academy requires these graduates to be profit in the e Jutsu. This is a set requirement. Sinaruto hasn't met this requirement, he 't graduate. This is the correct decision. As the chief examiner, we 't make exceptions in this regard."

  Iruka remaieadfast, shaking his head firmly.

  Mizuki.

  That's right, this person sittio Iruka, appearing as a friendly big brother, was the first antagonist well-known to fans of the inal story. Mizuki had a unique fir for being charismatic. He pyed a crucial role in helping Naruto take his first step toward being a ninja. Naruto almost fot about this signifit event.

  Although Naruto maintained an appearance of fusion,

  His mind was rapidly calg his steps.

  The Forbidden Scroll i!

  Yes, that's it.

  The moment Naruto saw Mizuki,

  The first plot event from the inal story came to Naruto's mind. inally, a few years ago...

  The Forbidden Scroll was one of Naruto's pnned objectives. This might be his only opportunity to openly obtain the Forbidden Scroll. Most importantly,

  In the previous world's inal story, his true self had only learhe Multiple Shadow e Jutsu.

  To Naruto, this was truly a waste of resources.

  In this world,

  He had to make the most of this opportunity.

  Naruto thought to himself.

  And Iruka, sitting at the front, naturally had no idea about this bratty kid's thoughts.

  Seeing Naruto looking at him with puppy-dog eyes, Iruka thought that Naruto was unwilling to accept the decision.

  Although there was some relu his heart,

  Iruka kept a stern fad said to Naruto,

  "What's not allowed is not allowed, Naruto. Go bad train hard. You try the exam wheime es."

  While Naruto had already made up his mind inwardly,

  He still wore an expression of extreme disappoi on the surface. His ag was so ving that it was truly ving. Sining to this world, Naruto had not only strengthened his abilities but also developed basic ag skills that any actor should possess.

  "Okay, I uand..."

  Naruto replied weakly, hanging his head.

  Naruto slowly turned away and, with heavy steps that seemed as if a thousand pounds weighed on him, pushed open the door a. His departing figure looked extremely lonely, to the point where Iruka almost called out to him, but his inner viade Iruka stick to his decision.

  Rules are rules!

  This couldn't be promised.

  And as mentioned earlier, from Iruka's perspective, this was also for Naruto's own good.

  Naruto, I hope you five me. You'll uand iure!"

  Watg Naruto leave,

  Iruka's eyes shimmered with a hint of an odd light, and his lips slightly curled upward, revealing a subtle, enigmatic smile.

  Then, in an instant, it vanished, and even Iruka, who was beside him, didn't notice.

  "Naruto Uzumaki, huh? Hehe, this is a very good opportunity to use you for my ambitions, kid. Being able to tribute to my grand pns is an honor for you!"

  Deep in Mizuki's heart, that pure ambition rapidly grew, reag an untrolble level.

  (End of this chapter)

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