Chapter 18: Return to the Ninja Academy (Edited)

If his estimation is correct, when he opens the Second Gate, the Gate of Shock, Naito will obtain the chakra volume of a Chuunin. At that time, the power of his Kekkei Genkai will increase and he will be able to begin to develop Rasengan, and even develop Jutsus more suited to him.

With his purpose clear, Naito spent the rest of his time training again.

A few days passed in the blink of an eye.

Not only did his body adapt to the power of the First Gate, but he even increased the damage caused by his Kekkei Genkai.

Boom!

After breaking a wooden stake with a punch, Naito took a deep breath, wiped the sweat from his forehead and nodded with satisfaction.

The Ninja Academy students are no longer a threat.

After finishing today's practice, Naito and Might Duy said their goodbyes and went home.

What Naito didn't expect was that, at the door of his house, he saw someone he didn't expect to see.

It was Kushina, and she seemed to have expected it for a long time.

Even after getting angry and leaving last time, as time passed, Kushina's worries grew more and more. After hearing some news at the Ninja Academy, she couldn't help but look for Naito again.

And after discovering that Naito was not at home, Kushina's worries became more and more intense, and she even prepared to wait for him at the door of her house for a whole day.

Finally, upon seeing Naito return, Kushina's expression, which was filled with worry, was immediately relieved.

At the same time, her expression changed to one of anger, "Naito.... You must listen to me this time!"

Walking towards Kushina, Naito helplessly held out his hands and said, "What's wrong?"

Kushina took a deep breath and said earnestly, "You have to go to the Ninja Academy and participate in the upcoming combat qualification exam."

This sentence immediately surprised and puzzled Naito.

A combat qualification exam?

What is that!!?

Without giving him time to speak, Kushina directly grabbed Naito's arm and said, "I know you're very strong and very arrogant, and you don't want to live relying on the strength of others... but this time, it's your chance to prove yourself!"

"This test is not a normal test, it determines the real combat level of a student. It's not a simple one-on-one fight, but will be decided by draws, and will ultimately determine the ranking of the students!"

Having said that, Kushina looked at Naito and didn't let go as she said with an unquestioning tone, "Hokage-sama will be there too! As long as you give an outstanding performance, you will get the Hokage's attention, the Uchiha Clan will never dare to harm you!"

But seeing how carefree Naito looked since he started speaking, Kushina's tone inexplicably softened.

She feared that Naito didn't want to participate in the sparring test.

Her breathing even became heavier.

The serious look on her little face gradually disappeared, replaced by one of hesitation and anxiety.

"Naito... listen to me... you don't need to win against the most talented person, Minato, you just need to put on a great show to catch the Hokage's attention...", Kushina's tone of voice, surprisingly, took on a hint of pleading.

That surprised Naito.

Is this still her!?, is this the hot-blooded havanese!?

Her emotions were real, she wouldn't let him die, she didn't want him to leave, that's the reason behind showing her weak side.

Naito's heart was moved.

He couldn't help but hug her and say, "I promise."

Kushina didn't react, but then she couldn't help but wrap her arms around him, feeling like she was going to cry with joy.

However, she immediately reverted back to her wild nature.

With a slight blush on her face and an angry expression, Kushina broke free from Naito's embrace, clenched her small fists, bared her fangs and began to punch Naito's chest, "You... you always make me worry about you, I hate you, I hate you, I hate you, I hate you!"

"Yeah, okay," Naito couldn't help but catch her two little hands.

Kushina's little face blushed even more and she struggled for a while, unable to break free, so she gave in.

Naito released her hands, stretched out two fingers and squeezed her little nose, revealing a small smile, "Don't worry, since I decided to participate, I'll take the first place just for you!"

"Hmph," Kushina snorted softly and turned her head.

She knew that Naito was deliberately saying this to make her happy. Although she believed that Naito could get a good result if he tried hard, she didn't believe that Naito could get the first place.

Because, to take that first place, he needs to pass a huge mountain.

Namikaze Minato

She knew a long time ago that Minato had once defeated a Genin.

After all, he is on the same level as a Genin, AND he was qualified for early graduation!

Minato's strength was simply not in the same league as other students.

...

The next day.

After he agreed with Kushina, and Naito thought about it, if the Hokahe, Sarutobi Hiruzen, participated in this combat evaluation, then it would be worth participating.

After all, there is a possibility that he will lose to Samui, of course, he can also win, but it also means that he will have to face the entire Uchiha Clan.

If he doesn't get a strong backing, even if he wins the life and death battle, he would still be killed by the Uchiha Clan.

And the strongest backer in Konoha is undoubtedly the Hokage himself.

At the Ninja Academy.

Today, the Ninja Academy has become extremely lively because there is no need to attend classes.

After defeating Uchiha Izumi, no one dared to provoke Naito again, eyes full of contempt and disdain turned to admiration and fear.

But today, those eyes looked at him with different feelings....

A student turned to his friend the moment he saw Naito and started whispering, "Have you heard the news? Naito challenged Uchiha Samui to a life and death battle!"

The boy suddenly opened his eyes and showed a dumbfounded expression as he said, "Uchiha Samui!? Is Naito crazy?"

"SHHH... lower your voice, this duel is still far away, let's talk about today, who do you think will win?"

"Of course it will be Minato"

"Yes, I agree."

"Besides Minato, there is Hyuga Setsuna, he is also strong"

"Yes, but Naito is also strong, after all, he beat Uchiha Izumi"

"Although he is strong, Naito only uses Taijutsu, but the Hyuga Clan's fighting style is much stronger when it comes to Taijutsu, they use Juken to hit the chakra Circulation System"

A group of children were discussing the matter.

With such an event, many people gathered at the Ninja Academy.

When Naito arrived, he also surprised Nakamoto.

He did not expect Naito to participate in such an event.

Because in his opinion, Naito doesn't have much time to live, he should be enjoying his last moments.

Without thinking, he added Naito's name to the list casually.

Naito did not receive any obstacle and completed the registration.