"Naruto-kun, let me introduce you. This is Mr. Okamura Tensai, the owner of our company and a famous director!"
(Okamura Tensai, supervisor for the Naruto movies 'Princess Koyuki's Ninja Escapades' and 'The Lost Tower', and the prototype for the director character in the 'Princess Gale' film crew. He wears an orange beret and glasses. I used this name because I was too lazy to come up with a new one.)
Early the next morning, Asama Santayu eagerly brought Naruto to the company.
He led Naruto to the boss like he was presenting a treasure, introducing him with great enthusiasm.
"Mr. Okamura, this child is Uzumaki Naruto. I met him by chance on the road. He possesses exceptional musical talent! Although he's alone, he can write excellent quality works at just five years old! He is a true genius singer-songwriter!"
"Oh! That truly is an extraordinary talent…"
Behind the desk, the middle-aged man with an orange beret and black-rimmed glasses, whose expression was serious and upright, straightened up slightly and looked at Naruto with surprise.
"Hello, Naruto-kun."
"Hello."
Naruto politely nodded, recognizing the director.
In the original story, he was also a bit crazy. To film his movie, he first shot near the protagonist group during their battles, then crossed the war zone mid-battle, giving Naruto a ride to the final battle while he was rushing, and later set up his camera during the decisive battle.
His character should be quite good. After learning the truth, he unhesitatingly decided to continue filming and supported Kazehana Koyuki in reclaiming Snow Country.
Although this decision probably didn't consider the thoughts of his subordinates, it didn't matter; his entire film crew was crazy...
Of course, crazy as they were, these people were quite disciplined. They only focused on filming, and if there was any danger, they would run away, never causing the protagonist group any trouble.
As supporting characters, their awareness could be said to be quite high…
"What a handsome little guy."
Okamura Tensai chuckled, "Although I trust Asama Santayu wouldn't mislead me, as the owner of an entertainment company, I still have certain standards. So, Naruto, could you show me your singing?"
"Alright."
Naruto raised his hand to form a hand seal.
Bang!
Four Shadow Clones appeared behind him.
"Ah, this…"
Okamura Tensai was stunned and cast a bewildered look at Asama Santayu, only to find Asama Santayu equally bewildered.
Clone Jutsu?
This child actually knows Ninjutsu?
Before the two could voice their questions, Naruto began to sing.
"The silent dawn gradually envelops the earth, dawn continues as always, extending towards a distant future, cyclical…"
Naruto sang with full vigor, and behind him, the four Shadow Clones harmonized in sync, leaving Okamura Tensai and Asama Santayu dumbfounded.
Can clones be used like this?
"We live in this moment, unable to see today's wind, standing facing the earth, hoping to forever protect your smile…"
In the room, Naruto's singing was melodious and vibrant.
Okamura Tensai quickly calmed down after his initial astonishment. He lightly tapped his fingertips on the armrest of his chair, keeping time, and listened quietly to Naruto's singing.
"Wanna take you, baby, take me higher! Now embrace love~"
"Gonna Kurama! Take me, take me higher! Embrace courage with all your might!"
Hmm, the song title is TAKE ME HIGHER, the Japanese theme song for Tiga, and also the execution song played whenever Tiga powers up.
However, he changed the "Gonna TIGA" from the original song to "Gonna Kurama," meaning: Go, Kurama!
As soon as the lyrics changed, he heard the Nine-Tailed give a disdainful hmph.
Naruto slightly turned his head and found the fox spirit still lying on the ground, pretending to nap, but its tail was wagging so fast it was almost a propeller.
That tsundere look made Naruto eager to move, and he pondered whether to take inspiration from Tiga and make something like "Tailed Beast Kurama"…
He wouldn't even need special effects costumes or props; just letting Kurama out and having it sit on a mountain, even a fart would be a grand production!
By the way, does this count as convincing a fox to enter the entertainment industry?
It shouldn't, right?
After all, they're not filming Animal Planet…
After the song finished, vigorous applause immediately erupted in the room.
Okamura Tensai clapped hard, his face showing unconcealed excitement.
"Wonderful! To use clones for harmony! I never thought Ninjutsu could be used like this! Although the singing still needs improvement, for this age, it's already excellent!"
Asama Santayu's face also lit up with joy: "Then Mr. Okamura, Naruto's contract…"
"Sign him! At the highest standard!"
Okamura Tensai waved his hand, then looked at Naruto with some hesitation: "But Naruto, you're from a Ninja background, aren't you?"
"I am not a Ninja."
Naruto made a disrespectful gesture: "I've only learned a few rudimentary Ninjutsu."
"It's good that you're not a Ninja…"
Okamura Tensai breathed a sigh of relief. A commoner was fine, but he was afraid Naruto had official Ninja status, which would make things difficult.
"In that case, Asama Santayu, I'll leave Naruto's household registration issues to you. Also, if there's anything else that needs to be arranged, take care of it too. The company will cover the costs. Once Naruto settles down, try to start recording an album."
After making arrangements, Okamura Tensai looked at Naruto with some curiosity: "That song just now was very good, but Naruto-kun, I have a small question—what is Kurama?"
"It's a super big fox."
Naruto grinned: "I'll introduce you two if I get the chance."
"Oh…"
Okamura Tensai felt something was off, but couldn't pinpoint what it was. He dismissed it as a child's whimsical idea and put it out of his mind.
Asama Santayu was very efficient, solving Naruto's household registration issues in less than a morning. Naruto also naturally signed the contract; there was no concept of a guardian in this world.
As for contract traps, he didn't need to worry about them at all. At worst, he'd just throw a Tailed Beast Ball.
"The addition of another talented artist is truly a joyous occasion!"
Seeing Naruto sign the contract, Okamura Tensai happily said.
The poor boss didn't know that his two talented artists, one a princess of a nation and the other a Ninja World nuclear weapon, would both leave the company sooner or later.
"Later, Asama Santayu, take Naruto to buy some new clothes. It would be good to have Yukie join them too. She and Naruto aren't that far apart in age, are they? It's good for children to make friends; Yukie is a bit reclusive."
"Yes, boss."
Asama Santayu nodded in agreement and left with Naruto.
Naruto followed Asama Santayu, feeling a bit strange.
Before he transmigrated, he could be considered a semi-self-media person, often recording his travels and observations on motorcycle trips and posting them online. The traffic was decent, and he managed to make a living from it.
However, being a singer was a path he had never considered. This was the first time in both his lives.
It's worth mentioning that he knows many songs, at least two thousand with lyrics.
And he can sing in Chinese, Japanese, and English, because before going to a new place, he would learn the common language there, and by the time he left a few months later, he would generally have mastered the local language.
Japanese was the easiest to learn, which is why Naruto could sing those Japanese songs.
Although he doesn't know many, only thirty to fifty, he still has quite a few Chinese songs. At worst, he'll just transcribe the music and write new lyrics.
"Speaking of which, Naruto, do you want to choose a stage name?"
Asama Santayu suddenly asked. He felt that the name Naruto sounded a bit silly, not very cool…
"Menma!"
"…"
Asama Santayu fell silent.
So, you're just stuck on ramen, huh?