"Mizuki-sensei, is this true? As long as I get the scroll of seals, I can graduate smoothly?"
The current situation didn't allow Uzumaki Naruto much time to think; he could only play along and agree first.
"Of course. How could your teacher lie to you?"
"Alright, I will bring out the scroll of seals tonight."
Hearing Uzumaki Naruto agree, Mizuki breathed a sigh of relief.
He was afraid Uzumaki Naruto would suddenly refuse him.
If that were the case, then in order not to expose his ambition, he would have to find an opportunity to kill Uzumaki Naruto.
Fortunately, Uzumaki Naruto was still Uzumaki Naruto, a hot-blooded idiot, who actually agreed to steal the scroll of seals just to graduate.
"Then it's settled."
"Okay, Mizuki-sensei."
...Watching Mizuki's retreating back, Uzumaki Naruto thought seriously for a moment, then decided to go find Ge Liang to discuss what to do next.
As for why he didn't go find the Third Hokage?
Because Uzumaki Naruto had already sensed that something was slightly wrong.
Just think about it.
In such a large Village, why was everyone targeting him?
When he was isolated and helpless, Grandpa Hokage, the Third Hokage, just happened to appear and care for him.
Could things really be that coincidental?
Uzumaki Naruto might not have figured it out yet, but that didn't stop his suspicion.
Therefore, compared to the suspicious Third Hokage, he decided to go consult with Ge Liang instead.
Although Ge Liang was detestable and shameless, and liked to play tricks on him when bored.
But Ge Liang did one thing very well: he treated everyone equally.
Uzumaki Naruto felt that Ge Liang hadn't refused him from playing games just because he was the Reincarnation of a Fox Demon, and furthermore, he hadn't shown any signs of disgust during their interactions.
Sometimes, seeing Uzumaki Naruto lonely, he would play with him. Although Uzumaki Naruto was always the one being tricked, this didn't diminish Ge Liang's standing in his heart... "Stinky Uncle, I'm here."
"Huh, I thought you wouldn't be coming today?"
"What do you mean?"
Hearing Ge Liang's reply, Uzumaki Naruto was a bit surprised.
He and his friends came every day, so why did this Stinky Uncle think he wouldn't come today?
"Didn't your school hold the Graduation Exam today?"
"How did Stinky Uncle know that?"
Hearing Uzumaki Naruto's question, Ge Liang pursed his lips toward the inside.
Uzumaki Naruto looked in that direction and saw that Sasuke had arrived at the Internet Cafe a few steps ahead of him, currently wearing a helmet and watching a TV series.
"Did Sasuke tell you?"
"Yes."
Ge Liang nodded, thinking: 'Not only do I know you failed the exam, but I also know that if nothing unexpected happens, you will go steal the scroll of seals tonight.'
Since he knew Uzumaki Naruto would go steal the scroll of seals, naturally, he wouldn't have time to come over.
So, why would Uzumaki Naruto come over at this time?
Could it be that Mizuki hadn't approached Uzumaki Naruto?
Had the plot changed?
Just as Ge Liang was wondering if the plot had changed, Uzumaki Naruto showed a hesitant expression and said, "Uncle, I have something I want to discuss with you."
"Something to discuss with me? That's really strange."
Uzumaki Naruto usually didn't have anything going on, and even if he did, he would hide it and not let anyone know.
There was no helping it; a young boy's heart was always fragile. He was afraid of being hurt, so naturally, he wouldn't consult anyone about anything.
'Thinking about it this way, Uzumaki Naruto coming to me now to discuss something—doesn't that mean he already considers me an important person?'
Thinking of this, a hint of complexity appeared in Ge Liang's eyes as he looked at Uzumaki Naruto.
Ge Liang naturally didn't dislike Uzumaki Naruto, who had suffered tragic experiences.
When he watched the anime back then, he quite liked Uzumaki Naruto's confident and optimistic personality.
Therefore, when Uzumaki Naruto came to the Internet Cafe, he would occasionally play with him so that Uzumaki Naruto wouldn't feel lonely even when he couldn't use a machine.
Well, although Uzumaki Naruto was always the one being tricked, that wasn't important.
What was important was that he actually held such a significant position in Uzumaki Naruto's heart, so his mood was complicated for a moment.
"Uncle, let me tell you, I actually failed the exam, and Iruka-sensei won't let me graduate."
"Mhm, and then."
"Then, Mizuki-sensei found me and told me there was another way to graduate..."
"So, he told you to go steal the scroll of seals?"
"Huh? How did Uncle know that?"
"Don't worry about how I know. Let me ask you first: what is your own answer?"
Hearing this, Uzumaki Naruto looked at Ge Liang with a troubled expression and said, "I just don't know what to do, that's why I came to consult with Uncle."
"I see. Let me think about it first."
After speaking, Ge Liang began to ponder.
Stealing the scroll of seals, in his opinion, had both pros and cons.
It is known from the original work that this so-called scroll of seals was not the genuine version at all; it was a specially customized version that existed only for Uzumaki Naruto.
As for the genuine scroll of seals, let alone the current Uzumaki Naruto, even an Elite Ninja like Kakashi Hatake couldn't steal it without being detected.
Moreover, Ge Liang knew that when Uzumaki Naruto stole the book, his every move was under the surveillance of Hiruzen Sarutobi.
In that case, Hiruzen Sarutobi would also clearly see Uzumaki Naruto's subsequent confrontation with Mizuki through his 'Peeping Jutsu'.
Thus, Uzumaki Naruto's Martial Arts would certainly be exposed, causing the Third Hokage to trace the trail back to the Internet Cafe.
But if he told Uzumaki Naruto not to go, Ge Liang felt he would be selfish.
The Shadow Clone Ninjutsu was a very important cheat for Uzumaki Naruto.
Anyone who has read the original work knows that when a Clone created by a Shadow Clone is released, the Clone's memories and experience return to the main body.
In other words, using the Shadow Clone can speed up Ninjutsu Cultivation and increase combat experience.
In the original work, Uzumaki Naruto could only successfully use 'Pants Release: Take Kidney Liver' after creating a Shadow Clone, as well as the later 'Pants Release: Take Kidney Chain Liver','Sage Art: I F*cking Take Kidney Liver', 'Pants Release: Take Kidney Shuriken', and a series of Rasengan-based Wind Release Ninjutsu.
It can be said that the Shadow Clone Jutsu is a very important Ninjutsu for Uzumaki Naruto.
If he agrees to go, he must bear the risk of his Martial Arts being exposed.
If he disagrees, then it's unknown if Uzumaki Naruto will ever have the chance to learn the Shadow Clone Jutsu later.
Thinking of this, Ge Liang glanced at the computer next to him.
Even if Uzumaki Naruto doesn't learn the Shadow Clone Jutsu, relying on the games here, he can still become a Top Expert.
Of course, this requires money.
Does Uzumaki Naruto have money?
Naturally, he doesn't.
Therefore, deep down, Ge Liang agreed that Uzumaki Naruto should go steal the book.
"Uzumaki Naruto, let me analyze this for you first, and then you decide whether to go or not."
"Mhm mhm, Uncle, tell me quickly."
"I won't talk about the other things. I'll just tell you the result: if you go steal the book, you might learn an incredibly powerful Ninjutsu. This Ninjutsu is vital for your future Ninja career and is an essential technique for strengthening your power and becoming a powerful Ninja."
"If you don't go steal the book? This place can also become a channel for you to become stronger. I believe the Martial Arts and Skills in the games are definitely no worse than those Ninjutsu."
"But as you know, playing games here requires money."
"Do you... still have money?"