Chapter 13 Dialogue With Third Generation, The Skeleton Key Of Cheating

Hokage Office

"Naruto, can you tell me how you managed to control the power of the Nine Tails?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen clicked his cigarette holder, slowly exhaling a puff of white smoke, and asked tentatively.

The fact that Naruto was the Nine Tails Jinchūriki became known to him after the incident with the sealing techniques, so Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke directly.

"Well!

That night, after I went back, I somehow figured out how to use it.

Is that abnormal?"

Naruto scratched his head, pretending to think, and then looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen with a strange expression, as if it were obvious.

He didn't want to waste time playing intelligence games.

Just say you don't know, and we can move on!

Sarutobi Hiruzen and Kakashi exchanged glances at Naruto's unusual behavior, the corners of their mouths twitching.

Abnormal? You are right!

"Ahem...

Since you don't know, let's take our time to study it later.

That kind of power doesn't hurt you, does it?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't receive the expected answer, coughed dryly, and tactfully changed the topic while continuing to probe.

He was genuinely concerned that Naruto might be hiding something that could pose a threat to Konoha.

However, looking at Naruto's unusual demeanor and recalling his past behavior, he dismissed that thought.

The most important matter at hand was today's assessment.

Naruto, in his beast form, hadn't harmed a single Konoha Shinobi.

"Hurt?

Um...

In that state, I can only last ten minutes now.

After ten minutes, my body starts to erode.

Does that count?"

Naruto didn't hide the truth; after pretending to murmur, he confessed openly.

Today's information would be different tomorrow!

After tonight, he would be the perfect Nine Tails Jinchūriki.

This information was outdated!

He could also drop a smoke bomb to confuse others...

"Ten minutes?

Naruto, I'm giving you a ban right now.

Don't use that kind of power unless it's a life-or-death situation."

A light flickered in Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes as he stared at Naruto with intensity, speaking in a low and serious voice.

"Sure thing!

If Kakashi-sensei hadn't insisted on letting me choose, I wouldn't have used it.

It looks ugly..."

Naruto smiled uncontrollably, habitually placing the blame on Kakashi with a pout.

Kakashi, standing to the side, instantly stiffened!

He was just a quiet observer; how could this be his fault?

"Well, I understand.

You can go back now, Naruto."

Sarutobi Hiruzen subconsciously glanced at the embarrassed Kakashi, waved his hand, and said calmly.

"Oh..."

Naruto, eager to get home, didn't say much and quickly turned to leave, taking advantage of the moment.

After Naruto left, the atmosphere in the Hokage's office suddenly became serious.

"Kakashi.

Although Naruto's situation is somewhat unexpected, it's still within a controllable range.

We cannot deprive him of his freedom because of this.

Your responsibility is still significant.

Just in case, I will teach you a sealing technique: the Five Elements Seal.

At the critical moment, it can help stop his power from going berserk..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Kakashi with serious eyes and spoke earnestly.

"Yes, Lord Hokage..."

Kakashi's spirit was jolted; he slightly lowered his eyebrows and replied respectfully.

"Hahaha...

Don't be so nervous, Kakashi.

Naruto's temperament is a bit jumpy and frizzy, but he's also a ninja who inherited the will of fire.

You just need to guide him and pay attention to your methods.

In short, Naruto is counting on you..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly laughed, breaking the serious atmosphere, and instructed Kakashi.

"Uh, I understand..."

Kakashi relaxed upon hearing this and returned to his usual lazy demeanor, responding lightly.

Deep down, he silently resolved to give it his all this time.

It was also time for some special training!

Naruto's strength and Sasuke's disdain made Kakashi, a genius ninja, feel somewhat embarrassed.

He couldn't shake off an uneasy worry in his heart.

With his current strength, could he really help Naruto if he went berserk?

"Kakashi, take this scroll back and practice.

With your talent, it shouldn't be a big problem.

If you have any doubts, feel free to come and ask me."

Sarutobi Hiruzen took out a small scroll from the side drawer and handed it to Kakashi, encouraging him.

"Yes, Lord Hokage..."

Kakashi accepted the scroll with both hands and respectfully responded again.

He then tactfully walked out of the Hokage's office with the scroll in hand.

After Kakashi left, Sarutobi Hiruzen turned to gaze at the photo of the Fourth Hokage, Namikaze Minato, his eyes shimmering with thought...

Naruto's Side

Naruto, who rushed home quickly, couldn't wait to sit cross-legged on his bed, his mind entering the sealed space.

"Doraemon, give me the master key..."

As soon as Naruto's consciousness appeared, he ran to Doraemon and shouted expectantly.

"Naruto, this master key costs 200 points.

We currently have 300 points."

Doraemon, who was behind the iron gate, took out the master key he had prepared and explained to Naruto.

"Hey-hey...

Only 200? That's not expensive!"

Naruto beamed with excitement when he heard the price was so low, his eyes lighting up.

But the next second, as Naruto looked at the master key being handed to him by Doraemon, he felt an uneasy sense of foreboding.

[Master Key]: The key that can open any lock.

This master key was a round key without a traditional buckle.

The principle was that once the key entered the lock cylinder, it would deform according to the shape inside and unlock it.

However, there was no keyhole on the seal!

The key was merely a technique to lift the seal.

He had thought this master key was a kind of universal prop that could open any lock.

However, since it had manifested, he felt compelled to try.

Naruto anxiously asked Kurama to take him to the seal.

Then...

"Damn it, what is this...?"

Naruto looked at the sealing talisman, unable to find the master key as it crawled around the keyhole, and couldn't help but curse.

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