When Uzumaki Naruto's bold declaration rang out, the entire group fell into silence.
Graduate early?
How could it possibly be that simple?
Even though many of them were now powerhouses in the ninja world, hadn't they all started as Genin, working their way up step by step?
Could Naruto really leap to the top overnight?
But then again...
Judging by the strength of Naruto in that alternate world, perhaps graduating early was completely justified.
After all, in the past, geniuses always stood out as the top of their class.
Now, it seemed like genius was determined by how young one could graduate from the Ninja Academy.
> When did genius start becoming a race to graduate first?
Was this the new standard?
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[Scene: Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura gather for the bell test]
[It wasn't until after ten o'clock that Kakashi finally arrived.]
> "Good morning, everyone!" Kakashi greeted, lifting a hand lazily.
"A wild cat blocked my path on the road here. Twisted and turned for ages. Sorry, sorry!"
But Kakashi quickly brushed it off and clapped his hands together.
> "Let's skip that. What matters now is…"
The test of snatching the bell begins again!
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[Kakashi dangles the two silver bells before them.]
Uzumaki Naruto stood calmly, eyes fixed on the bells.
> "These bells are your first test. You must grab them before lunch. Use shuriken if you must—
but if you lack the determination to kill me, you won't pass."
With those words, Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura scattered into the woods.
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This time, Naruto didn't charge in recklessly.
There was no infamous "Thousand Years of Death" scene.
Like before, Sakura quickly fell to an illusion, and Sasuke was defeated by an Earth Style attack.
Soon, only Uzumaki Naruto remained.
Kakashi stood alert, waiting.
> "Now... where will Naruto attack from?"
He was filled with anticipation.
But the unexpected happened—
Naruto walked straight out of the woods.
No sneak attack.
No tricks.
He confronted Kakashi head-on.
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[Reaction from the crowd]
Nara Shikamaru: "This Naruto is way too arrogant. Even if he's learned Jōnin-level ninjutsu, his opponent is Hatake Kakashi—the genius himself!"
Might Guy: "Hmph! Kakashi is my eternal rival! There's no way he'll lose to a kid!"
Uzumaki Naruto: "See?! He's just like me! A fair, man-to-man fight!"
Hatake Kakashi: "That's different, Naruto. That guy is way stronger than you."
Namikaze Minato: "The Naruto from that world has always remained calm. If he's walking out so boldly, maybe he really is confident."
Uzumaki Kushina: "I'm so excited! Could Naruto—who just graduated—really beat Kakashi?"
Kakashi: "Hey, I'm strong too, you know!"
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At that moment, Uchiha Obito couldn't help but scoff.
> "Useless Kakashi. Couldn't even protect Rin. And you dare say you're strong?"
> "If I could show my face now, I would've taken my eyes back long ago."
> "They were wasted on you!"
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Uchiha Sasuke stared coldly at Naruto on the screen.
> Can Naruto really take the bell from Kakashi?
> Even as a genius, the odds should be zero.
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[Back in the video—Naruto vs. Kakashi begins!]
As Naruto stood before him, Kakashi could feel the immense chakra radiating from the boy.
> "That chakra… it's ten times stronger than mine!"
This was the result of years of chakra refinement—Naruto's so-called 'Ten Cards' technique.
Kakashi grew serious, slipping his precious Icha Icha Paradise back into his pocket.
> He meant business now.
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[Flash—Naruto disappears!]
> "What speed!"
Kakashi's expression changed.
Even with that enormous chakra, this speed was beyond explanation.
> Even if he focused chakra into his feet, he shouldn't be this fast!
This level of movement would leave most Jōnin ashamed.
Unless...
Kakashi activated his Sharingan, quickly tracing Naruto's chakra flow.
> "Lightning Style!"
So that was it. Naruto had already mastered chakra nature transformation?!
But how?!
Kakashi knew that the Academy never taught this.
Nature transformation was advanced knowledge—reserved only for elite Jōnin.
Then there could only be one explanation...
> He saw it once in the Ninja Encyclopedia... and figured it out on his own?!
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Kakashi was dumbfounded.
> "What kind of insane comprehension ability is this?"
With the boost of Lightning Style chakra, Naruto's speed soared!
He charged straight at Kakashi, fist raised.
Kakashi's instincts kicked in. He didn't have time to dodge—only time to defend.
> "Earth Style: Earth Flow Wall!"
A stone wall with carved dog heads rose instantly before Naruto.
But Naruto didn't slow down.
He punched straight through the wall.
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[BOOM!!!]
The earth wall shattered into pieces, debris flying in all directions!
The spectators watching the video were left stunned.
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Tsunade: "That's... super strength!"
She explained that super strength came from concentrating chakra into a single point, then releasing it in a sudden burst, amplifying the force by dozens of times.
Jiraiya: "So this Naruto... he's learned to use super strength too?"
Fourth Raikage: "Impressive. Just like our Lightning Style—concentrated explosive power."
Tobirama: "Tch. This Naruto is another walking disaster like the Uchiha."
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Uchiha Madara raised an eyebrow.
> "Hmm? Tobirama, just because you're my brother's favorite, don't think I won't kill you."
Tobirama: "You didn't show mercy when I was alive either. But let's be honest—
You think you're fast? Can you beat the Flying Thunder God?"
Madara: "Hmph. Try saying that without using teleportation."
Tobirama: "And you fight fair with that overpowered Sharingan?"
Senju Hashirama: "Come on, guys, stop arguing! Even after death, you two still go at it!"
Hashirama (smiling): "I think this Naruto is amazing. Maybe he'll lead the ninja world to peace."
Tobirama: "You're too naive, brother. This Naruto tramples on the Will of Fire.
If he grows stronger, he might attack Konoha—just like Madara did."
Orochimaru: "Fascinating! I love this version of Naruto already!"
Uzumaki Naruto: "…"
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To Be Continued...