Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Being Broke is a Hardship
Do you want to use the Waterwood Stealing Forbidden Scroll?
The answer is yes!
Because only by learning the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique can one avoid the trouble caused by the Nine-Tails, which brings uncontrollable chakra, and narrow the gap between oneself and others.
Sasuke has been able to change the nature of his chakra to fire since he was young, inheriting the Uchiha clan's Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique.
After graduating from the ninja school, he even learned Kakashi's Lightning Blade in just one day.
Sakura is a bit behind, getting stronger only after teaming up, but her inherently violent personality becomes terrifying when enhanced by monstrous strength.
Each member of Team Ino-Shika-Cho has their own family inheritance.
In addition to them, Kiba Inuzuka, Shino Aburame, Neji Hyuga, and Hinata Hyuga also have their own inheritances.
Tenten excels in spatial ninjutsu scrolls, while Rock Lee can be said to be extraordinary after learning the Eight Gates Formation; in this case, if one doesn't have the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique.
Then there's no point in being a ninja anymore; you might as well graduate and work for Ichiraku directly...
However, the details of stealing the Forbidden Scroll need to be re-planned.
In the original development of the world, Mizuki found Naruto to conspire to steal the Forbidden Scroll (Book of Seals).
Later, after Naruto stole the Forbidden Scroll, Mizuki exposed Naruto's act of stealing it.
They planned to seize the Forbidden Scroll when everyone was catching Naruto, taking the opportunity to make it their own.
Although Mizuki's actions were eventually exposed, during this process, Iruka was severely injured by Mizuki's giant shuriken.
We need to figure out a way to get the Forbidden Scroll, expose Mizuki, and prevent him from harming Iruka-sensei.
Iruka-sensei has been very kind to me; I can't repay him now, so I can only put some effort into this.
Iruka: "Naruto? Naruto!"
Naruto was lost in thought and only realized he was still standing at Iruka's doorstep when he came to.
Naruto: "Oh, sorry, I was lost in thought..."
Iruka looked at Naruto with some concern. "Is your head still hurting? Shouldn't you stay in the hospital?"
Naruto: "No, no, I was just lost in thought earlier."
Iruka: "Alright then, but you should get to bed early tonight, considering your current physical condition."
Naruto: "I'll listen to you, Iruka-sensei."
Iruka breathed a sigh of relief. He was really worried that Naruto would spend the whole night practicing the Shadow Clone Technique; that wouldn't be good for Naruto's current condition if something happened.
As for the graduation exam...
In Iruka's view, being safe is the most important thing.
If Naruto fails the exam this year, there's always next year.
Iruka arranged a room for Naruto.
Iruka: "If there's anything wrong or if you're uncomfortable, just call me. I'm next door."
Naruto: "Okay, goodnight, Iruka-sensei."
Iruka: "Goodnight."
After closing the door, Naruto looked around the room.
Iruka-sensei's home is very simple.
"Ticking."
He turned off the light.
Naruto closed his eyes.
He tried to communicate with the Nine-Tails.
Naruto: "Nine-Tails! I know you're in my body, answer me!"
But still no response.
After trying several times in a row, Naruto had to give up.
Thinking back and forth, he once again thought of the Forbidden Scroll, also known as the Book of Seals.
There's more than just the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique on there.
Should he learn the other techniques as well?
It seems a bit unrealistic, but what about just jotting them down?
How good is his memory?
Naruto randomly picked up a book in the room to test it.
It was ordinary, with no apparent photographic memory or instant understanding ability.
So it's almost impossible to rely on visual memory.
Copying?
Naruto believes he doesn't have that much time.
As his gaze wandered, Naruto saw a photo of Iruka-sensei on the desk.
A colored photo!
Naruto: "So this world has cameras?"
If there are cameras...
Naruto's brain started to work.
With cameras, many things could be done.
However... given the current state of technological development in this world...
Obviously, there wouldn't be advanced electronic devices, and the cameras available would be those old-fashioned ones, not suitable for espionage activities.
But from Naruto's memory, there is a thing called a Copy Scroll, which can quickly and automatically transcribe scrolls, suitable for espionage activities or collecting and transmitting important information.
It's just... very expensive!
Naruto felt around his pocket, took out a few coins, and a crumpled bill.
This money definitely isn't enough...
And, according to his memory, there isn't much money at home either...
Sigh... Despite being the child of the Fourth Hokage, he's still so poor...
Thinking about it, after his unknown dad died, their money must have been treated as public funds...
And now he has to live on Leaf Village's subsidy every month, and still have to look grateful.
People in the Leaf Village who don't know the truth see him as a pitiful avenger.
Why is life so messed up?
Are the other ninjutsu on the Forbidden Scroll out of reach for him?
Leaving aside other ninjutsu, Naruto always feels uncertain about whether he can learn the Flying Thunder God Technique.
Because his cheap old man was famous for the Flying Thunder God Technique.
In this body, why didn't he inherit some excellent genes from his parents?
Then what about borrowing money?
Who could he borrow from?
Iruka-sensei is not an option.
To ask Iruka-sensei for money, he'd need to at least give a reason, right?
Then forget about others; currently, his interpersonal relationships are zero.
Wait... there's still one... Hinata.
As Hinata Hyuga, she definitely doesn't lack money.
But... after what he did...
He doesn't know how it's going to affect things.
What if Hinata already hates him?
This night is destined to be a sleepless one for Naruto.
The next morning, bright and early, Iruka-sensei came to wake Naruto up.
In fact, Iruka had come to check on Naruto several times last night when Naruto couldn't sleep.
So, after washing up, Naruto was still yawning.
Naruto felt deeply moved by this.
To have someone who cares about him, that feeling is really nice.
As they arrived at the school gate, Naruto saw Hinata walking ahead.
Should he try to talk to her...
Naruto: "Iruka-sensei, I want to talk to Hinata for a moment..."
Iruka's eyelid twitched, and he asked in a low voice, "What are you up to now?"
Naruto: "
I thought about it carefully, and what I did yesterday was a bit much. I want to apologize."
This answer surprised Iruka.
It seems Naruto's brain isn't broken after all; it's actually working.
Iruka: "Then go ahead, but don't take too long; we have exams today."
Thinking about the exams, Iruka couldn't help but feel a sinking feeling in his heart.
Today's match might be okay, but tomorrow's ninjutsu exam... Naruto... sigh...
Shaking his head, Iruka quietly left.
After Iruka left, Naruto gritted his teeth and, with a brave face, called out, "Um... Hinata... I have something to say to you..."
When Hinata heard Naruto's voice behind her, her heart skipped a beat. Naruto suddenly fainting yesterday had scared her.
Turning around and seeing that Naruto was fine, she couldn't help but feel shy again.
She remembered Naruto confessing to her yesterday.
It's so embarrassing... sigh...
Hinata, Naruto: "Um..."
They both spoke at the same time.
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