8 the exam

There were only two examiners: Iruka and Mizuki.

Naruto tried his best, relying on his memory, to perform the Clone Technique, but he only managed to create a dead clone lying on the ground.

He felt a bit disappointed, and hadn't expected to face difficulties graduating after crossing into this new world.

Should he steal the **Book of Seals** and learn the **Multiple Shadow Clone Technique**, as Naruto did in the original story?

However, he wasn't sure if he would be able to learn it like Naruto did. What if he couldn't?

Mizuki smiled kindly at Naruto and said to Iruka, "Mr. Iruka, I believe Naruto has passed the test this way."

But Iruka shook his head firmly and replied, "What use is this dead clone he created? If I let him graduate like this, it would only harm him!"

Naruto sighed. He knew Iruka wasn't targeting him intentionally, but rather was strict and principled. He had no choice but to plead:

"Mr. Iruka, my Transformation Technique is good. Why don't you test me on that? If I don't graduate, I can't even become a ninja!"

Iruka hesitated, wanting to agree, but he remembered that the content of the exam had been specially assigned by the Third Hokage, and he didn't dare to alter it. Moreover, the Third Hokage had already arranged a better path for Naruto.

While thinking this over, Iruka looked at Naruto and tried to comfort him, saying:

"It's okay, Naruto. The Third Hokage agreed to let you train with Anbu for a while. You know, there are elite ninjas there. Once you go there, you'll surely become elite soon!"

"What!" Naruto exclaimed, feeling an inexplicable sense of danger.

"Anbu training? Isn't that essentially sending me to the Roots? Isn't the Roots' official name the **Anbu Training Department**?"

"Damn it! The Third Hokage wants to turn me into an emotionless weapon of war, so he can completely control me!"

After going through two crises and killing enemies, Naruto's sense of danger and emotional intelligence had sharpened. Assuming these crises were connected to him, he quickly deduced the Third Hokage's true intentions.

"That cunning old man! I can't let them send me to the Roots to be a puppet without emotions. What's the difference between that and death?"

Naruto raised his head and looked at the clock in the classroom. It was already six in the evening. He estimated they'd take him to the Roots by morning.

In other words, he had only one night to solve the graduation issue!

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**"Ding Dong! Mission Released: Solve the Graduation Issue."**

*Option One, the Saint's Choice:* Peacefully wait until the next day to be assigned to the Roots.

Reward: **Will of Fire** - one-time brainwash, become a Root ninja, secretly protect Konoha, and selflessly dedicate your life.

*Option Two, the Villain's Choice:* Steal the **Book of Seals**, pretend to learn the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique from it, and graduate successfully.

Reward: **Multiple Shadow Clone Technique** and one **Skill Upgrade Scroll**.

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