After the four answer options appeared on screen, everyone in the group chat was momentarily stunned.
Inuzuka Kiba: "This is obvious! Doing what he says is Naruto's way of the ninja. Isn't it clear? I choose B!"
Haruno Sakura: "Kiba, you're not wrong, but Naruto's brain is so single-threaded. He doesn't think about things that deeply. I say the most important thing to him would be eating instant noodles first!"
Rock Lee: "Sakura, what you said makes sense. I believe that too! That's Naruto's style!"
Naruto Uzumaki: "..."
Hyuga Neji: "But you're all forgetting something. If this is the Naruto from that world, then C is definitely the right choice. But he seems very different from the Naruto we know."
Tenten: "Neji's analysis is pretty convincing."
Uzumaki Naruto: "Hey, hey, hey! What have you all been saying this whole time? Is that really how you see me?!"
The chat group fell completely silent.
The silence was deafening… which meant everyone agreed.
Namikaze Minato: "Ahem… Naruto, don't be upset. Being straightforward and simple-minded isn't a bad thing!"
Uzumaki Kushina: "Exactly! Minato was the same—clumsy and careless. But he still became Hokage! The youngest Hokage in history!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen: "Minato was the one I valued the most. And honestly, I believe Naruto in any world could fully inherit the Will of Fire. I choose A!"
Orochimaru: "Oh my, Lord Hiruzen. What a noble speech. Still playing the 'wise old man,' I see."
Sarutobi Hiruzen: "I told you to shut up, Orochimaru!"
Hiruzen was visibly annoyed.
Was there seriously no mute button in this damn chatroom?
Orochimaru: "Heh. Well, it's only natural that everyone in Konoha sees Naruto like that. Poor Naruto-kun. No wonder he's a little resentful. I'll go with D."
Uchiha Mikoto: "Naruto seems like a good child, just like Sasuke. I don't believe he'd think like that."
Uzumaki Kushina: "That's right!"
Uchiha Sasuke: "..."
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[Ding! The first round of quick answers has ended. Congratulations to Orochimaru for winning a scroll of forbidden ninjutsu developed by the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama!]
Senju Tobirama: "?????"
Orochimaru: "Thank you kindly, Second Hokage-sama!"
Uchiha Madara: "Hashirama, just how many forbidden jutsu did your brother create?"
Senju Hashirama: "Hahaha!"
Namikaze Minato: "Looks like Naruto from that other world is indeed a little… different."
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[After eating his instant noodles, Naruto lay on his bed, quietly staring at the ceiling, lost in thought.]
[The memories of the past years played in his mind, and the more he thought about them, the angrier he became.]
[He still didn't understand—why did the villagers treat him like a monster? Why did they look at him with such fear and hate?]
[He couldn't even buy food from most stores.]
[He didn't actually like instant noodles, but they were cheap and easy to get. He could buy several boxes at once, and they'd last him for months.]
[Suddenly, as his emotions stirred and the chakra refining technique taught by Sanmodai began to activate within him, Naruto sensed something unusual.]
[An abnormal chakra fluctuation surged inside his body.]
[Naruto immediately honed in on that familiar feeling and followed it instinctively.]
[His consciousness quickly entered a space that resembled a damp sewer.]
[Even though it was dark, humid, and eerie, Naruto didn't feel afraid. He instinctively knew—this was his own spiritual space.]
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Orochimaru: "Could this sewer-like place be where the Nine Tails is sealed?"
Senju Hashirama: "I didn't expect Naruto to be this talented. He just learned chakra refinement today, and he already found the Nine Tails' presence in his spiritual space?"
Uzumaki Kushina: "Of course! He's my son!"
Uzumaki Naruto: "But he's not me! That guy's different!"
Shikamaru: "Yeah… compared to him, our Naruto really does seem a little... dumber."
Namikaze Minato: "Sometimes being a bit dense isn't a bad thing. The Naruto we have now is fine just the way he is."
Naruto frowned slightly.
His father was trying to defend him, and he appreciated that.
But somehow… it still didn't feel very comforting.
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[Naruto walked deeper into the sewer, eventually arriving at a massive, sealed gate.]
[A cold, chilling chakra emanated from behind it.]
[Gulping nervously, Naruto mustered up his courage and approached.]
[That's when he saw it clearly: a giant fox with nine long, flowing tails lay behind the gate.]
["So you're the demon fox they've been talking about…"]
[The Nine Tails didn't react. It lay there lazily, not even opening its eyes.]
["Are you… the hidden me inside my body? That's weird. I don't remember being that ugly."]
[The Nine Tails' ears twitched, but it held back a reaction.]
["Or are you one of those foxes from storybooks—the kind that seduce people?"]
["Hmph…" The Nine Tails snorted, releasing a massive breath through its nose.]
[But Naruto remained unfazed. He had already confirmed this creature couldn't hurt him.]
["Hey, Mr. or Miss Fox?"]
["SHUT THE HELL UP! I am the Nine Tailed Fox Demon! Not some trickster spirit from a picture book!"]
["Oh, I see. You're a guy then. You've got… two lychees down there!"]
[The Nine Tails stood up in a flash, startled by the comment. And sure enough…]
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Senju Hashirama: "Pfft! Nine Tails' lychees! Naruto is hilarious! What a brave kid!"
Uchiha Madara: "Hmph. It's just the Nine Tails. What's the big deal? In front of me, it's nothing more than a barking dog."
First Raikage: "..."
First Mizukage: "..."
First Kazekage: "..."
First Tsuchikage: "..."
Uchiha Madara: "What? Do any of you have a problem with what I said?"
As Madara's terrifying aura flooded the chatroom,
Everyone fell silent.
Even though they were all technically dead,
Who could say this system wouldn't bring Madara back to life?
And if it did…
Wouldn't he destroy all the villages they'd worked so hard to build?
Not every village had a monster like Senju Hashirama to protect them.
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[The Nine Tails, annoyed by Naruto's jokes, extended a giant claw through the cage, trying to swipe at him.]
[But the iron bars of the seal held firm.]
[Naruto casually placed his hands behind his head, grinning confidently.]
[The Nine Tails paused, confused. "You're not… afraid of me?"]
["Why should I be?"]
["I'm the Nine Tails! The most powerful and terrifying being in the world!"]
["Oh yeah? Then how come you're locked up in my body?"]
[Naruto pointed at the massive seal on the gate.]
["If you're so strong, then the person who sealed you must be even stronger."]
[The Nine Tails fell silent.]
[Naruto saw the hesitation in the beast's eyes and immediately came up with a new idea.]
["Hey, Nine Tails. Since you're trapped here and can't get out anyway, why don't we make a deal? Share some of your power with me."]
[The Nine Tails laughed, a deep and wicked chuckle.]
["You? You think you can use my power? Know your place, brat."]
[But Naruto stayed calm.]
["If you help me now, I promise that when I become strong enough, I'll set you free. If you don't, you'll be trapped in here forever."]
[The Nine Tails was taken aback. This Naruto… was far braver than he expected.]
[With narrowed eyes and a sly smirk, the Nine Tails asked, "You make an interesting point, kid. But why should I trust you?"]
[Naruto didn't hesitate.]
["Because you don't have a choice. You're stuck in here, just like me. And guess what? I hate Konoha just as much as you do."]
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