Conclusion

Let's not dwell on the behind-the-scenes rivalry between the two prominent figures of Konoha, the Third Hokage and Danzo Shimura. Instead, let's shift our focus to another scene.

When Naruto returned to the village with Iruka and handed over the Sealing Scroll, he expected the matter to conclude as anticipated. He thought there might be explanations needed, perhaps even some intense interrogation. Iruka himself seemed a bit puzzled, considering the gravity of the situation: the theft of the Sealing Scroll, a village shinobi's betrayal, and the central role played by Naruto, the Jinchuriki of the Nine-Tails. However, the reality turned out differently.

Iruka believed they would be summoned by the Third Hokage for questioning. The worst-case scenario might involve facing the village's interrogation squad. But now it seemed like all of this had turned into a mere exercise?

Until the moment they left the Hokage's office, Iruka remained somewhat bewildered.

On the other hand, Naruto knew this was all just a joke. If it weren't for him, the entire incident would have been buried before it even surfaced. A mere shinobi like Mizuki thinking he could stir up trouble in the biggest village in the shinobi world, Konoha? That was laughable.

Afterward, Iruka took Naruto to the hospital, even though his injuries appeared minor and would naturally heal over time. Still, just to be cautious, they underwent another round of examination. The results showed that Naruto was perfectly fine, and with a few days of rest, he would be back to full health. Surprisingly, Iruka's injuries were slightly worse.

From this, it was clear that Naruto possessed remarkable vitality and self-healing abilities. As they left the hospital, Iruka reminded Naruto to take a break for the next two days. The graduation ceremony would take place in three days, and the teams would be announced then. Naruto agreed to Iruka's advice, though he initially questioned his motives.

Naruto returned home, relieved that Iruka cared for his well-being. However, he also found Iruka's constant reminders a bit annoying. He knew Iruka had every reason to be cautious given Naruto's usual behavior, but this time, he genuinely intended to follow his sensei's advice. He understood the importance of balancing hard work with rest, especially after enduring a fierce battle.

For the next two days, Naruto decided to focus on improving his Seal activation speed and chakra control, rather than training in the forest. He aimed to master the Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu he learned from the Sealing Scroll and enhance his Seal activation speed to match Itachi Uchiha's incredible level.

Naruto knew that in addition to improving his Seal speed, chakra control was equally vital. Jutsu like the Shadow Clone technique required precise control over chakra. It wasn't just about performing hand signs quickly; it was about channeling chakra effectively. Naruto realized that having the fastest hand signs wouldn't guarantee victory in battle. Instead, mastering chakra control and combining it with Seal activation speed would be his path to success.

In these two days, Naruto worked diligently to achieve his goals. The battle with Mizuki had taught him that as a ninja, he could never afford to be careless or overconfident.

(End of Chapter 30)