Konoha:Live Comparison: Naruto

Chapter 5: Naruto needs only one move

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[Naruto's ninja student career begins.]

[In the class, he met a few good friends.]

[Nara Shikamaru and Akimichi Chōji.]

[At least during school, the classmates in the class did not call him names like "demon fox."]

[However, Naruto, being naturally mischievous, often did silly things, which caused his classmates to laugh at him.]

[Particularly, he couldn't mold chakra properly, and his attempts at ninjutsu often ended in failure, leading to bursts of laughter from the class.]

[For instance, his failed Clone Technique, transforming Hiruzen into a "sausage mouth," or transforming into corners. These consistent failures secured him the last place in class rankings.]

[During school, Iruka frequently spoke about the Will of Fire.]

[Naruto found it fascinating.]

[One day, inspiration struck him.]

["I'll become Hokage!"]

[Yes, Hokage! Because Hokage is the most powerful person in Konoha Village.]

[Seeing the villagers' respect for Hiruzen, Naruto finally understood—if he became Hokage, he would be acknowledged by everyone.]

["My name is Uzumaki Naruto, the future Hokage!"]

[By chance, Naruto stood up for Hinata when she was being bullied. Unfortunately, this act of courage led to him being severely punished by others.]

[After this incident, Naruto didn't realize that a pair of white eyes began quietly watching him from the shadows.]

[However, for some reason even Naruto couldn't explain, he developed a crush on a girl in his class with fan-shaped hair: Haruno Sakura.]

[Unfortunately for Naruto, Sakura liked someone else—Uchiha Sasuke.]

[Every day, it was "Sasuke this" and "Sasuke that."]

[In fact, almost 99% of the girls in their class adored Sasuke.]

[Uchiha...]

[Sasuke!]

[With his handsome looks, excellent grades, and consistent first-place rankings, Sasuke wasn't just popular; he also earned Naruto's envy. Naruto couldn't help but feel "hostile" toward him.]

[Until one day...]

["Hey, have you heard? The Uchiha clan was wiped out."]

["Sasuke is the only one left."]

["He's an orphan now."]

["...."]

[Orphan!?]

[Naruto's heart tightened painfully.]

[As the sun set, Naruto walked along the riverbank, where he spotted Sasuke sitting quietly by the water.]

[The sight of Sasuke's lonely figure struck a deep chord with Naruto.]

[For the first time, he felt as though he had found someone like himself.]

["Hmph!"]

[Sasuke seemed to notice Naruto watching him. Turning his head sharply, he glared at Naruto before angrily looking away.]

[Naruto, in response, also turned away arrogantly, walking slowly into the distance.]

[However, both boys couldn't resist sneaking a glance back at each other—and when their eyes met, they both smiled secretly.]

- Nani!?

Naruto stirred up another round of discussion among his peers.

- Hyūga Hinata?

Naruto was beaten up for protecting Hinata from bullies.

Unbeknownst to him, Hinata started looking at Naruto with a different expression in her eyes.

Yamanaka Ino:

"No wonder during the Chūnin exam, Hinata from Team 8 handed over the healing medicine after Kiba lost to Naruto."

Haruno Sakura:

"I get it now—I understand. This is what it feels like to be in love."

The scene on the screen made Hinata's face flush bright red.

She quickly lowered her head, not daring to meet the gazes of those around her.

Nara Shikamaru:

"It's not surprising that Hinata treats Naruto well, whether it's out of gratitude as a companion or because he helped her."

Akimichi Chōji:

"Yeah, I think it's perfectly normal."

Inuzuka Kiba:

"The problem isn't Hinata. It's Naruto and Sasuke. Those two..."

Aburame Shino:

"Those two seem like they're always competing, but deep down, they consider each other important."

Haruno Sakura:

"I can confirm that. Our Team 7 has a really strong bond."

Uzumaki Naruto and Uchiha Sasuke.

Outwardly, they seemed like rivals, but inwardly, they viewed each other as vital companions.

No one understood this better than Haruno Sakura.

[Time passes bit by bit.]

[After the Uchiha massacre, Sasuke rarely smiled.]

[Naruto, watching Sasuke's back, could deeply feel that Sasuke's loneliness was no less than his own.]

[However, Naruto would often sulk around Sasuke, annoyed that Sasuke always stole the spotlight. Sasuke, in turn, would mock Naruto, calling him a big idiot.]

[Time moved quickly, and soon it was graduation.]

[Naruto, who struggled with the Clone Technique, became the only one in the class who failed to graduate and become a ninja.]

[Fortunately, Mizuki, a so-called "great good man," appeared and encouraged Naruto to steal the Scroll of Seals, promising him that if he learned one of the techniques, he would graduate as a ninja.]

Senju Tobirama:

"Outrageous! This Mizuki is clearly deceiving Naruto for his own schemes."

Senju Hashirama:

"The Scroll of Seals? Tobirama, doesn't that contain the Forbidden Techniques you developed? I remember they were banned for being too dangerous."

Senju Tobirama:

"Yes, big brother. Mizuki is undoubtedly manipulating Naruto for some hidden agenda."

Senju Hashirama:

"Don't worry. Sarutobi, as the Third Hokage, would never let a child steal the Scroll of Seals. Mizuki has clearly underestimated the situation."

[Naruto was bursting with excitement.]

[In the dead of night, he sneaked into Hiruzen's home and used the Sexy Jutsu, catching the Third Hokage off guard and knocking him out cold.]

[Afterwards, Naruto successfully took the Scroll of Seals and headed to the designated meeting point Mizuki had instructed him to go to, eager to graduate as a ninja.]

The turn of events came like a slap in the face.

Before anyone could fully digest Hashirama's reassurances, the screen showed Hiruzen being defeated by Naruto.

Naruto successfully took the Scroll of Seals, which contained Forbidden Techniques.

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Senju Hashirama:

"?"

Senju Tobirama:

"?"

Uchiha Madara:

"Hahaha! Hashirama, what was that you were saying just now?"

Onoki:

"Well, I didn't expect even the legendary First Hokage to stumble like this. The old monkey really is incompetent as a Hokage."

Fourth Raikage:

"The Third Hokage of Konoha Village… how could he let Naruto steal something as important as the Sealed Book? This is truly unreasonable."

Terumi Mei:

"Maybe the Third Hokage is just getting too old."

Rasa:

"I'm not sure if he's just old, but he's definitely… well, very distracted."

Jiraiya:

"Well, the old man had to pick up some tricks from me, after all."

Tsunade:

"You two really are the same—both shameless perverts."

Sarutobi Hiruzen:

"Ahem, let's not exaggerate. I'm just old and a little careless."

Konoha Village, on the high platform.

Orochimaru's eyes glinted coldly.

He hadn't expected Mizuki to pull off something as interesting as getting Naruto to steal the Sealed Book.

But aside from Naruto, no one else in Konoha Village could have entered Hiruzen's house so easily.

Orochimaru:

"Still…"

Sarutobi Hiruzen:

"Hey, Orochimaru, what are you plotting now?"

"It just occurred to me that the person who might have instigated Mizuki to steal the Sealed Book… is probably you."

Orochimaru:

"Be confident, Sarutobi-sensei—it was me."

"But why did Naruto manage to get the Sealed Book so easily?"

"Did you let him steal it on purpose?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen:

"What nonsense! Is there something wrong with your eyes? Can't you see?"

"I was clearly overwhelmed by Naruto's Seduction Technique."

Orochimaru:(Thinking)

"...."

"For crying out loud! Even if you're old and nearing the end of your prime, you're still the Third Hokage of Konoha Village! How could you be defeated by something so ridiculous as a Seduction Technique?"

"If Konoha's Third Hokage is this easy to handle, why would I bother spending so much time and effort trying to destroy the village?"