chapter 63

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Chapter 63: Applying for Graduation

"I have submitted my application for early graduation."

After Ryosuke's transformation, he became more mature in both appearance and body shape. In order to avoid the suspicion of others due to the drastic changes in his body, he continued to stay at home even after completing his second transformation. He only returned to school after taking a one-month vacation to fully rest.

And this time when he came back, he quickly noticed the differences around him. The figures who used to monitor Naruto nearby had disappeared. Even Sarutobi Hiruzen did not pay attention to Naruto and observe him with the telescope technique for an entire day. When school was over, Naruto, who had not spoken to him much before, suddenly turned around and spoke.

"...ah?"

For a moment, Ryosuke was a little slow to react and tilted his head to look at him strangely.

"Although the peaceful life in school is good, I have accumulated a lot of knowledge both in theory and in practice," Naruto smiled and explained. "But unfortunately, school learning always has its limits. During the practical test a few days ago, I realized that I had unknowingly become much stronger than most people."

"It's time for me to leave school and get in touch with the outside world."

Although there are not many opportunities for actual combat because no one is willing to fight with him, standing by the practice ground after school every day and observing and learning had taught him a lot. It seems that because of the Nine-Tails in his body, his chakra amount is much greater than that of ordinary people. As he is able to skillfully use the ninjutsu taught by his third-generation grandfather, he is invincible in almost every actual combat. None of the students in the school today can match him in terms of chakra volume. In battle, he was like a mobile turret, crushing everyone except Ryosuke and Sasuke who took a leave. But this was the only pity for him...

"Ryosuke, can I fight with you?" Naruto asked with some anticipation.

He knew very well that Ryosuke's ability was not as ordinary as he showed in school, and he was very likely the strongest in the whole grade. But because he knew that his identity was sensitive, he never dared to have too much contact with Ryosuke for fear of affecting him. But now Naruto can feel that because of his improved strength, the third-generation grandfather is much more confident in him and thinks that he can control the Nine-Tails well, so he withdrew a lot of surveillance. Now, it should be...

"I won't fight you."

But Ryosuke directly rejected Naruto's proposal, "You should go find Uchiha Sasuke. He is your equal opponent. You can learn a lot from him."

There is no point in bullying a child, especially one as bright as this one. Sarutobi Hiruzen is no longer very wary of Naruto, and Ryosuke has no intention of fighting him.

"Can..."

Naruto hesitated and was about to say something. But Ryosuke had already stood up, "I can see that a practical assessment has made you so inflated that you even forgot how to calm down and think."

His expression fell, and Naruto kept that smiling face in front of him, making him feel like he was looking in a mirror. "I have a piece of advice for you. Arrogance is the biggest taboo for a ninja. It will cause you to fail in your mission."

He looked down at Naruto, his Byakugan unconsciously activated, and the aura on his body had locked onto him invisibly, "I have always thought that you are a good person. I hope that your future growth will not disappoint me."

His tone was indifferent, as if he didn't care about anything in the world. Opposite him, Naruto sat on a chair, cold sweat visibly oozing from his forehead, and the smile on his face froze. This feeling of being locked in reminded him of a time long, long ago. At that time, he was just like he is now, unable to move his body, unable to open his mouth to utter a word, and unable to mobilize any chakra in his body. Naruto still hasn't figured out what kind of power this is. In this situation, can he really fight with Ryosuke? Indeed, he has become a little arrogant recently.

"The date for the application examination has come down. Remember to remind me. When you become a Genin, I will treat you to Ichiraku Ramen."

Looking at Naruto's dazed look, Ryosuke retracted his eyes, threw down a few words, turned around, and walked out of the classroom. Hinata was still waiting for him at the training ground.

"Wait..."

Without the suppression of that strange power, Naruto finally had the chance to speak. Ryosuke stopped and looked back in confusion.

"Since you won't give me a chance to challenge you, can you take me to see Uchiha Sasuke?"

Naruto stood up seriously, without the smile that he always imitated Ryosuke on his face, "I can't just go into Konoha Hospital casually with my identity. I'm not sure if they will help me find Sasuke with my identity."

"I don't know how long that guy will be in the hospital, but I heard that he has recovered physically, but he just can't accept it mentally. I don't have extra time to wait for him to return to school. After I apply in the next few days, I will leave the school. It will not be good to bully the students in the school as a Genin at that time."

After thinking for a few seconds, Ryosuke quickly made a decision, "Okay."

Walking openly on the streets of Konoha, Ryosuke was followed by Hinata and Naruto. I believe that Sarutobi Hiruzen and other Konoha high-ranking officials have long known that he is Naruto's only friend in school. But this contact was the result of Naruto's active approach, and they had no way to interfere. And during the contact, Ryosuke always maintained the appropriate distance, which they also knew. Even... Sarutobi Hiruzen might be very satisfied with his performance and happy that Ryosuke kept pushing Naruto towards him, so he never had any talks with Hyuga Hiashi.

So aside from the fact that an actual fight might expose what Ryosuke has been hiding, his daily contact with Naruto now didn't really matter much, so he didn't refuse the request.

"It always feels weird."

Hinata spoke in a somewhat low voice, holding Ryosuke's hand and following him obediently. Pedestrians on the street, whether ordinary people or ninjas, consciously avoided the three of them. Even if there are people crowding around on a busy road, when they appear, the crowd will quickly make way for them. This gave her the illusion that she was the only one. This is the "authority" that she, as a member of the Hyuga clan, has never possessed.

When Naruto heard her words, his face was a little bitter, "The Konoha Hospital is just ahead. I'll wait at the door for you to find out where Sasuke's ward is, and then go over."

He stopped and looked at Ryosuke.

"No, just go in."

Ryosuke chuckled and shook his head, "It's just a visit to a patient. You have a reason and a reason. What are you afraid of?"

(End of this chapter)

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