"Monday again… ti to beat up Sasuke."
Uzumaki Shuji washed the dishes left from breakfast. He handled all the housework himself, conveniently completing daily tasks while refining his control over mana.
By now, multitasking was effortless. His mana control was as natural as breathing, which also made chakra control incredibly smooth.
After learning chakra refinent, sothing unexpected happened—his mana increased.
Previously, he had been using mana entirely as a substitute for chakra. Techniques like the Rasengan and Shadow Clone were all powered by mana alone. His actual chakra had remained untouched.
But after studying the academy textbook Naruto brought back and learning chakra refinent, his mana suddenly jumped by over 500 points.
His total mana had reached 5,400.
That surpassed the minimum requirent to use Ea, with an extra 400 points to spare.
"The Uzumaki physique really is incredible. At seven years old, I already have this much chakra. As I grow, just chakra alone should give tens of thousands of points."
"In Shippuden, Kakashi said Naruto had a hundred tis his chakra. If Kakashi has around 4,000, then Naruto has about 400,000… that's 400,000 mana."
"I don't need half of that—even one-tenth would let spam the Chains of Heaven endlessly. Using Ea would be effortless."
Uzumaki Shuji felt his future was incredibly bright.
As long as he lasted until age twelve, his strength would multiply several tis over. By then, he could also exchange for more Noble Phantasms.
Just a few more years.
Once Naruto graduated as a genin, Uzumaki Shuji believed he could truly dominate the world.
"Ding-dong."
Before he could think further, the doorbell rang.
Uzumaki Shuji frowned slightly, then imdiately slipped into his "child" persona and went to open the door.
It was Hiruzen Sarutobi.
His heart skipped a beat, but a faint smile appeared on his face.
"Lord Hokage."
Polite—but distant.
Hiruzen noticed the subtle gap. Naruto always called him "Grandpa Hokage."
Uzumaki Shuji's tone, however, felt unfamiliar.
"Uzumaki Shuji, Naruto has been attending the academy for a while now. Have you reconsidered enrolling?"
Hiruzen took out a white envelope—living expenses.
He knew Uzumaki Shuji was lucky, always finding money and winning free purchases in the market.
Still, he gave it anyway.
Even if the amount was less than a genin's salary.
Uzumaki Shuji's mind raced.
Hiruzen wouldn't co personally unless sothing was off.
And he had deliberately chosen a ti when Naruto wasn't ho.
He had attracted attention.
"If I could go, of course I'd want to."
Uzumaki Shuji changed his tone, showing a hint of longing.
Hiruzen paused, surprised.
"So he changed his mind…"
"Unfortunately, the academy is already full. But there's a better place—more intensive training. I think it suits you."
"In at most five years, you'll beco a capable ninja."
"Then you'll be able to protect Naruto properly and keep him from being hurt."
Hiruzen spoke earnestly.
Uzumaki Shuji's heart sank.
"This is the sa script used on Itachi…"
This wasn't ANBU.
It was Root.
Danzo must have set his sights on him.
Naruto couldn't be taken.
So Uzumaki Shuji had beco the target.
Control him—and you influence the jinchūriki.
A perfect plan.
"Lord Hokage, I think I'm already capable!"
"Naruto's classmates can't even beat . I've made them cry multiple tis—they won't dare bully him anymore!"
Uzumaki Shuji replied quickly, while his mind spun at full speed.
Fight back now?
No.
He hadn't yet secured enough gains from the Uchiha.
His strength wasn't sufficient.
Right now, one use of Ea would drain him completely.
He needed more points.
Just delay for one more week.
"That may be true now—but what about the future?"
"They have clans. They'll learn stronger techniques. Your current thods won't be enough forever."
Hiruzen smiled inwardly.
So it really was for Naruto.
That explained the beatings.
Though why he targeted major clans specifically… remained unclear.
"Well… about ninjutsu… I actually developed one myself. It's very powerful."
"If you don't believe , take a look."
Uzumaki Shuji decided to reveal a little of his talent.
And buy ti.
If he appeared too exceptional, Hiruzen might hesitate to hand him over to Danzo.
More delay.
He raised his hand.
A small, swirling blue sphere slowly ford in his palm.
A Rasengan.
But only the size of a fingernail.
Just like before he obtained the Chains of Heaven.
He deliberately made it look difficult, taking nearly a full minute to form.
Thanks to his mana control, it was easy to fake.
"This…!"
"Rasengan?!"
Hiruzen's eyes widened in shock as he stared at the blue sphere in Uzumaki Shuji's hand.
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