Chapter 126 » Confused Kushina: Master, Please Rest Soon! Yūsuke: Naruto, You Should Thank Me!

[ During the first written test of the Chunin Exams, Naruto slumps over his desk, deeply immersed in the memories of his dark personality. ]

[ You watch this scene with satisfaction. As his corruption progresses, the power feedback you receive intensifies gradually. Though you still hold the rank of genin, the chakra within your body has already reached the level of an elite chunin. ]

[ And this enhancement shows no signs of stopping! ]

Yūsuke's eyes narrowed slightly. This ability was indeed very useful.

Compared to the forceful control of Kotoamatsukami, watching the target gradually fall under the control of their second personality, step by step, was far more interesting!

By now, he had arrived at a nearby town with Tsunade and the others. After a meal, they rented a large inn for the night — two bedrooms.

Tonight was Kushina's turn to share a room with Yūsuke. Mikoto and Tsunade were staying in the other bedroom.

However, well into the night, neither woman had slept well. Despite renting the most expensive and luxurious rooms, this ordinary inn in a small town had one major drawback: poor soundproofing.

Mikoto fared slightly better, having spent her energy on several "activities" during the day. For Tsunade, though, being the "third wheel" in this situation was truly excruciating.

In fact, she even admired her past self a little. How had she managed to endure for so long? As if recalling something, her cheeks flushed slightly red.

Thankfully, the lights were already off for the night. Otherwise, Mikoto might have discovered some incredible secret.

Meanwhile, in the adjacent bedroom, Yūsuke glanced at the exhausted Kushina, who had begun to sleep soundly, then continued his Life Simulation.

[ Ding! Life Simulation continues! ]

[ During the Chunin Exams, Naruto remains deeply immersed in his childhood memories. ]

[ On a dimly lit street, he spots a fox mask displayed outside a shop. Instantly drawn to it, he musters his courage and approaches the shelf to check its price. ]

[ His spirits sink as he realizes the steep cost. It's far beyond his means. Dejected, he stares at the meager change in his hand — not even enough for a bowl of ramen, let alone this "expensive" mask. ]

[ To Naruto, a mask worth three bowls of ramen is an extravagant luxury. ]

[ "Hey! You — you're that fox — cough cough! Kid! What are you gawking at? What're you doing here? This is bad luck! Scram! And don't you dare show your face at my shop again, got it?" ]

[ The shop owner bursts out, his face contorting with rage upon seeing Naruto. He hurls curses, driving the boy away. ]

[ "See that? Their ugly faces!" The dark personality materializes behind Naruto, laughing mockingly, "Now you see clearly why they despise you so much. Don't you want to know more?" ]

[ It continues whispering its demonic suggestions into his ear. ]

[ Finally gathering his courage, Naruto looks up at the hostile shop owner and asks, "Mister, what's wrong with me? Why... why does everyone hate me? Even if you dislike me, that's okay... but I just wanted to look. I didn't do anything wrong..." ]

[ Upon hearing his words, the shop owner explodes with anger, "Shut up! Don't talk to me! This is such bad luck! I can't believe this misfortune has befallen me today! Be quiet! You want that fox mask, right? Damn it, I'll take the loss! Here, take it and get out of here!" ]

[ The shop owner roughly shoves him to the ground, then hurriedly returns to the shop entrance. He grabs the mask Naruto was eyeing and hurls it at the boy's head, "I've given you the thing! It's free! I don't want your money! Just take it and scram!" He shouts impatiently. ]

[ "Do you see?" The dark personality erupts into maniacal laughter, "Look at the ugly faces of these people around us! Hahaha..." ]

[ Crouching before Naruto's main personality, it hisses, "Well? Don't you want these people dead? If you accept my power, I can help you kill them all! Those who look down on you! Those who blame you! I'll help you destroy them!" ]

[ The dark personality persists in its temptation. ]

[ Meanwhile, Naruto's main consciousness silently covers his ears, grits his teeth, and flees towards the other end of the street without a backward glance. ]

'As expected, making Naruto completely fall into darkness isn't so easy to accomplish.' Yūsuke murmured as he observed this. He glanced at Kushina beside him, then smiled with a smirk, 'But it's fine. You'll never be born now. Come to think of it, you should probably thank me. After all, without you, those miserable childhood experiences of yours won't exist.'

At this moment, Kushina in his arms began to wake up groggily. Still in a daze from sleep, she mumbled hazily, "Master, are you awake?… You should rest soon..."

After she finished speaking in her drowsy state, she suddenly jolted awake!

How did she start caring about Yūsuke?! Was she being a bit too gentle just now?! Damn it! Damn you, Yūsuke!!!

Kushina gritted her teeth! But since she had already said it, there was no way to take it back. She might as well continue pretending to be drowsy and go back to sleep. After all, tomorrow, she'd just deny everything...

This despicable man!!! One day, I'll kill him with my own hands!!

[ Ding! Kushina's heart is filled with both hatred and shame towards you! Congratulations, host, you've gained 10,000 Villain Points! ]

Yūsuke raised an eyebrow, looking at Kushina who had fallen back asleep.

He hadn't done anything, had he? This woman — who knows what she's always overthinking about.

Then, he continued the Life Simulation.

[ Ding! Life Simulation continues! ]

[ Naruto's main personality has fled the scene, while his dark counterpart smirks faintly. ]

[ Suddenly, the environment shifts. Shadowy figures materialize around Naruto's main personality. Though their faces are indistinct, their voices ring out with startling clarity. ]

[ "Look, it's him — that accursed fox demon!" ]

[ "Quiet! Are you mad? We can't speak of this openly. What if the Hokage learns of it?" ]

[ "Relax, we're far enough away. He can't possibly hear us. Besides, if it weren't for him, perhaps the Fourth Hokage wouldn't have—" ]

[ "Enough! We shouldn't discuss this further..." ]

[ "He should have perished instead of the Fourth Hokage! Ah, what a tragedy!" ]

[ Naruto's breathing quickens as he tries desperately to block out their words. Yet their voices, like a relentless curse, continue to invade his mind. ]

[ Even with his ears covered tightly, the voices persist — growing ever clearer! ]

[ The dark personality materializes behind Naruto, its tone icy, "Stop pretending. You remember it all, don't you? Their voices, their faces, their expressions — all of it." ]

[ As these words sink in, a crimson tinge creeps into Naruto's eyes. The shadowy figures surrounding him suddenly snap into focus, their features becoming distinct. ]

[ Naruto has never forgotten these people's faces. He had long ago etched the visages of all those who spoke about him deep into his memory. He'd hidden it so well that even he himself had become somewhat hazy in his recollections. But now, guided by the dark personality, the appearances and expressions of these people gradually come into focus. ]

[ "Do you see? Do you hear? Do you witness?" The dark personality grins maliciously, "If you and I join forces, we'll become incredibly powerful! Then, none of these people will be a match for us! Stop struggling." ]

[ Gazing at him, who's still clutching his head in resistance, the dark personality says softly, "Accept me, join forces with me, and you can end all this suffering." ]

[ "But... but..." Naruto's main personality, now thirty percent invaded by the dark side, slowly stands and murmurs, "During the Chūnin Exams... I'll ask Grandpa Third about my parents. Then... I'll give you my answer." ]

[ The dark personality silently nods at Naruto's response. ]

[ "Congratulations, you've passed the tenth question! All genin who remained, you pass!" Ibiki Morino announces sternly from the platform. ]

[ With this, Naruto manages to scrape through the written exam. ]

[ Time passes swiftly, and the Forest of Death exam begins. You guide your team into the treacherous woods. ]

[ Fortune smiles upon you as you encounter the first team possessing both Heaven and Earth scrolls. Your team completes the task with ease. After reaching the central tower and fulfilling the mission, you discreetly slip away and return to the Forest of Death. ]

[ Your goal now is to imprint a second personality on Sasuke. Naruto can't be the only one to turn dark — the brooding Uchiha must join him! ]

[ The Sasuke-Naruto duo, an unbreakable force! For a true descent into darkness, both must fall together. ]

[ Your strength now rivals that of a jōnin, thanks to Naruto's dark transformation reaching thirty percent. Once his transformation is complete, your power will skyrocket! ]

[ Soon, you sense Sasuke's location and detect an even stronger presence nearby. You realize that this powerful individual must be the one who's found Sasuke, Naruto, and the others. ]

[ Orochimaru! That early-stage big boss! You carefully conceal your presence and begin moving towards Sasuke's position. ]

[ As you approach, you can tell an intense battle has already erupted! ]

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