The next day.
Colt still got up early, but did not rush to the training ground immediately.
He knows Kakashi very well, and he knows the plot even more.
This old fella was purely toying with people, and he specifically pointed out that breakfast was not allowed.
A proper black-hearted man.
And Colt finished the breakfast and practiced the ninjutsu written down in t...
2024-06-17 16:22:15 +0000 UTC View PostAfter Naruto was beaten by little Sakura, Iruka also came.
He took out a piece of paper and announced the classification of the classes.
Finally, he reached Colt.
"Team Seven, Colt, Uchiha Sasuke, Haruno Sakura, Uzumaki Naruto."
Naruto jumped for joy when he heard that he was in a group with Colt and little Sakura.
But when he found out that Sasuke was also there, ...
2024-06-17 16:20:38 +0000 UTC View PostColt returned to his home after the Anbu took Mizuki away.
And the Third Hokage had no intention of summoning him.
This was somewhat unexpected.
He didn't even get called in;
‘The old man's heart must be too big.’
How could Colt know that the Third was lost imagining strange scenarios about his lineage?
The night passed silently.
Colt woke up early ...
2024-06-17 16:18:49 +0000 UTC View PostAt midnight, Naruto sneaked into the Hokage Residence.
After failing the exam, Mizuki had found the dejected Naruto and told him about the existence of the Forbidden Scroll.
Naruto was very excited - as long as he could learn a powerful jutsu from the scroll, then Iruka-sensei would definitely recognize his skills and allow him to graduate.
"Naruto!"
Colt appeared silent...
2024-06-17 16:17:20 +0000 UTC View PostIn the main hall, Colt picked up a cup of hot tea and took a sip.
And the expression on his face was pensive, with his wise eyes also distracted.
Putting down the teacup, he sighed.
Who would have thought that the dog sent by Hana Inuzuka was actually a troublemaker?
He couldn't see it when he was a child, but as he grew up, Ichibi's true nature was revealed.
From ...
2024-06-17 16:16:09 +0000 UTC View PostWhen it was almost the end of the academy day, the group of four also struggled to get up and get back.
Colt sealed the sun loungers into the scroll again and returned to the classroom with the rest.
The timing was just right.
As soon as Iruka walked towards the front, they slipped in from behind.
"Colt!"
Ino jumped up instantly. The twelve-year-old girl had alread...
2024-06-17 16:14:03 +0000 UTC View PostKonoha year 60, Autumn.
At the ninja academy, Iruka walked into the classroom with a look of anger, followed by a dejected Naruto.
"You go to the back and stand for me there for a day!"
Looking at the disobedient Naruto, Iruka got angry again.
Because of Naruto, he has been approached by the Third Hokage to talk to him for six years.
After every naughty act, he was...
2024-06-17 16:13:03 +0000 UTC View PostEarly the next morning, Hana Inuzuka arrived at Colt's residence with a tiny puppy cradled in her arms.
"You lucked out - this ninken was just delivered from our clan's breeding grounds, and it has an excellent pedigree. Should make for a great partner."
Colt peered at the bundle she carried.
This was an exceptionally cute pup with soft black and white fur marked by a distinct...
2024-06-17 16:12:27 +0000 UTC View PostYakiniku Q was a famous barbecue restaurant in Konohagakure.
Its renown stemmed from its premium pricing.
This was a high-end yakiniku establishment using only the finest top-quality meats.
Rumor had it even shinobi were hired to raise the livestock.
Such extravagance gave most ninjas pause before splurging on a meal here.
But for Colt, cost was no object.
Un...
2024-06-17 16:11:21 +0000 UTC View PostColt was overjoyed to grasp Kakashi's intentions.
"My dynamic vision is quite acute."
Not long ago, he had finally unlocked the Sharingan after breaking through to 1000 in his spirit stat.
And it manifested directly at the highest three-Tomoe level.
Even without activating the dōjutsu, his visual perception was now greatly enhanced.
Seeing his confidence, Kakashi ...
2024-06-17 16:10:37 +0000 UTC View PostAt the training ground, Kakashi once again took out his Icha-Icha book.
"Use your full strength to attack me. I'll decide which ninjutsu to teach you based on your performance."
His nonchalant words carried a faint air of provocation.
Colt fell silent for a moment, unsure how to respond.
Was Kakashi really going to gauge him properly while reading his scandalous literatu...
2024-06-17 16:08:55 +0000 UTC View PostKonohagakure was a vast village.
Though just a village in name, it was in fact the second largest city in the Land of Fire after the capital.
After all, the life of a shinobi was one of high risks and high rewards.
Each elite ninja amassed considerable wealth.
Hence, Konoha's business districts thrived as well.
Whether respectable...or less so.
While ninjas a...
2024-06-17 16:07:15 +0000 UTC View PostAfter the two returned to their places, the remaining matches were somewhat lackluster.
However, witnessing the dazzling ninjutsu duel had greatly improved the students' perception.
Iruka announced the end of the practical combat class after the last bout between Shikamaru and a civilian.
Colt was undoubtedly the number one student of the year. This was something everyone unde...
2024-06-16 12:38:24 +0000 UTC View PostAlthough it had been several years, Sasuke still remembered what Itachi once said about this guy in front of him.
‘Hmph’
Since it was impossible to defeat Itachi now, he decided to first defeat Colt, who he recognized as a rival, to prove that he was completely different than him!
Colt shrugged and walked slowly to the ring.
At Iruka's request, the two first formed a...
2024-06-16 12:37:29 +0000 UTC View PostIn the classroom, Iruka roared angrily.
"What the hell are you trying to do? In this exam, your score is only higher than Naruto and Shikamaru!"
"Also, what exactly are you writing!"
Iruka waved the paper in his hand, spitting.
The students sitting in the front row had bad luck and complained about Iruka in their hearts.
‘Even if you teach Colt a lesson, why shou...
2024-06-15 10:11:50 +0000 UTC View PostWhen Colt returned to the classroom, he saw Sasuke being surrounded by a group of girls led by Sakura.
He had inexplicable pity for the guy.
‘Take advantage and enjoy the popularity… who knows when you will face the bloody extermination?’
But Sasuke, who was somewhat enjoying himself, saw Colt's strange gaze.
However, he didn't have time to think about it, and imme...
2024-06-15 10:10:55 +0000 UTC View PostTime flew by, and in the blink of an eye, it was a new year.
Inside the ninja academy classroom, Colt collapsed onto a chair and stared at the birds outside the window.
Sure enough, no matter what world you were in, going to school was a boring affair.
Shikamaru was in the same position as him, basking in the warm sunlight, about to fall asleep.
Iruka, who was full of pa...
2024-06-15 10:10:23 +0000 UTC View PostWhat was the most important thing about being a ninja?
Some people say it was strength because strength guarantees successful mission completion.
Some think it was intelligence. In cases of similar strength, the smarter ninja tends to survive.
And now, the Third Hokage instructed Iruka to tell the students:
The most important thing for a ninja...was loyalty.
Damn i...
2024-06-15 10:09:44 +0000 UTC View Post"Colt!"
Naruto looked at Colt with tears in the corner of his eyes, and then his heart was filled with warmth.
Only Colt… only he believed in him.
He secretly made up his mind that he would do everything in his power to become the Hokage, to live up to Colt's expectations.
"Colt recognizes you, and I will recognize you too, Naruto."
Hinata spoke timidly, supporti...
2024-06-15 10:09:04 +0000 UTC View PostEarly the next morning, Colt dressed up and summoned a Shadow Clone.
According to the file given by the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Shadow Clone had transformed into an ordinary-looking young ninja.
"Remember, your name is now..."
Speaking of this, Colt was a little embarrassed.
“Eh, what was it again?”
He forgot the assigned name and thought about it fo...
2024-06-15 10:08:25 +0000 UTC View PostWith the end of registration, the academy also quickly started the assessment tests.
Colt simply used the Clone Technique and successfully passed the test.
And was classified into the elite class.
Sasuke was also not to be outdone, using the Transformation Technique to become his own brother Itachi's image, his performance equally dazzling.
One after another, other membe...
2024-06-15 10:07:43 +0000 UTC View PostThree days passed in a flash.
Soon it was the day when the Ninja Academy started.
Along the way, Colt saw many parents leading their children towards the school.
In Konoha, or the entire ninja world, being a ninja was a high-paying profession.
Of course, it's a high-risk job.
But even so, many families still hope to have a ninja at home.
Perhaps because of a ...
2024-06-15 10:07:10 +0000 UTC View PostAttending the Ninja Academy was not something one could do simply out of desire. Either you receive an admission notice or you must possess exceptional talent.
And Colt had both.
The Third Hokage [Sarutobi Hiruzen] had mentioned enrolling him the following year long ago.
At this time, Hinata was still a little worried that the two of them would not be assigned to the same clas...
2024-06-15 10:06:34 +0000 UTC View PostShisui's tragic fate was sealed once the Third Hokage and Danzo turned against him.
Betrayed by the very village he had sworn to protect, Shisui faced insurmountable odds. After a fierce struggle, he lost one of his eyes to Danzo, who coveted the power of the Uchiha.
Desperate and broken, Shisui sought out Itachi, his sole remaining confidant, and the only person he still trusted......
2024-06-15 10:05:55 +0000 UTC View PostFor the next few months, Colt fully immersed himself in mastering the lightning chakra nature transformation.
Fundamentally, nature transformation hinged upon the ninja's elemental perception and synchronization.
To train Wind Release, one needed to attune their chakra to the cutting gales, embodying that razor-sharp edge.
Fire demanded continually raising the internal combust...
2024-06-15 10:03:54 +0000 UTC View PostAs for the events unfolding through his shadow clone's perspective, Colt remained oblivious for the time being.
However, he received the system notifications and accrued attribute points directly.
Immediately, Colt created a second shadow clone.
What he had learned was the single Shadow Clone Technique, not its multi-form variant.
Yet that did not preclude him from maint...
2024-06-15 10:03:20 +0000 UTC View PostKonohagakure has two prestigious clans - the Hyūga and the Uchiha.
The Hyūga compound was located in Konoha's inner circle, not far from the Hokage Residence, referred to as the village's Inner domain.
The Uchiha, however, suffered a less enviable fate. Due to the Nine-Tailed Fox's rampage, many bore witness to its pair of menacing Sharingan eyes.
Fugaku ordered his clansmen...
2024-06-15 10:02:48 +0000 UTC View PostShisui had just returned from a classified mission outside the village.
The wounds marring his body were the desperate parting gifts of a felled enemy before their demise.
Shisui felt no surprise that Colt could discern his injuries. As it was known he was a doctor and quite good at that.
However, he did not expect the youth to be so 'helpful' in offering treatment.
Shis...
2024-06-15 10:00:25 +0000 UTC View PostKonohagakure…
There was a reason why it was called the Village Hidden in the Leaves, a large part of why it bears this name was because lush green foliage covers nearly a tenth of the village's area.
It was no exaggeration to say it was a village built within a forest.
Colt was strolling through a forest on the outskirts of Konoha, clutching a handful of kunai.
His eye...
2024-06-15 09:59:13 +0000 UTC View PostTime flies, and in the blink of an eye, half a year had passed since what had happened before.
At the Konoha Hospital, Colt, as usual, came there every morning to get some attributes. It was the usual routine, of the hospital in the mornings and training afterward. Which worked for him so far.
The only difference was that in the beginning, Colt only received about ten patients a day...
2024-06-15 09:58:36 +0000 UTC View Post