My Name Is Namikaze Naruto - Chapter 19
It was effortless.
It was as simple as going home to get something. The iconic building and the highly recognizable Scroll of Seals made it easy for Naruto to find it in the Third Hokage’s office without much time or effort. There were no guards, no barriers—one of Konoha’s top secrets was blatantly placed in the most conspicuous spot in the room. This might be the simplest and most direct infiltration of a Kage’s residence and theft of top-secret information in history.
On the surface, Naruto still acted cautiously.
It was just like completing a secret mission as instructed by the academy teachers. In the academy, apart from necessary learning and practical exercises with classmates, there were often arrangements simulating real ninja missions, such as infiltration and theft, which were basic ninja skills and surely had corresponding courses in the academy.
After finding the Scroll of Seals, Naruto pretended to carefully check it, then slung it over his back. Following the predetermined route, he quietly left the Third Hokage’s residence and hurried towards the agreed location with Mizuki. The first part of this farce was completed according to the script; next was the second part.
As he left the Third Hokage’s residence, Naruto continued to hide his presence and move quickly along the path, heading towards the meeting spot with Mizuki. However, Naruto had no intention of going directly to the rendezvous point. Unlike in the original story, Naruto had a small scheme—he had stolen the scroll earlier and decided to deviate from the route slightly. Of course, he would meet Mizuki later, but first, Naruto planned to use this gap to his advantage.
Just as Naruto left with the Scroll of Seals.
In the Hokage office building.
Through the large floor-to-ceiling windows.
The Third Hokage held his pipe in his mouth, hands behind his back. His deep eyes gazed at the Konoha nightscape he had seen for decades, a strange light flickering in his pupils.
“Swish!”
Suddenly.
A figure appeared behind the Third Hokage.
Wearing the standard ANBU uniform.
This was a member of the ANBU directly under the Hokage’s command.
The person knelt on one knee, head slightly lowered, and spoke in a respectful tone.
“Third Hokage-sama, the Scroll of Seals has been confirmed taken by Uzumaki Naruto!”
Concise and clear, apart from the necessary respect, there was no emotional fluctuation—this was a member of the ANBU under the Hokage’s direct command.
“Yes, I know.”
The Third Hokage, still with his back to the ANBU, took a deep breath and slowly exhaled a smoke ring, speaking in a calm tone.
Then, the Third Hokage gently waved his hand.
“Yes!”
The ANBU member responded softly, his figure seemingly blending into the night, disappearing instantly.
“The Scroll of Seals, huh? Fourth Hokage, consider this some compensation for Naruto. Let’s see how much he can learn.”
The Third Hokage squinted slightly, memories of the Fourth Hokage—Minato Namikaze—flashing in his mind. He sighed softly and murmured to himself.
This was the Third Hokage’s predetermined goal.
After foreseeing Mizuki’s ridiculous plan, the Third Hokage made this decision in his heart.
From six years of observing Naruto in the academy, the Third Hokage saw that Naruto’s growth met his expectations. Naruto wanted recognition, wanted to become a great ninja, and always moved towards that goal. So, at graduation, the Third Hokage used Mizuki’s plan to give Naruto some benefits, believing in him. As a village leader, the Third Hokage wouldn’t leave any countermeasures undone. The Scroll of Seals was real, not a fake, or else it wouldn’t be a benefit. But the Third Hokage made some tweaks to it, setting up some obstacles.
This would prevent the worst-case scenario.
Naruto couldn’t see the most important secret and forbidden techniques.
Besides, they were still within Konoha village.
This was why the Third Hokage wasn’t worried.
Most importantly.
The Third Hokage had another precaution.
“Kakashi.”
“Swish!”
With the Third Hokage’s soft command.
A figure appeared before him, kneeling on one knee, speaking respectfully.
“Third Hokage-sama!”
“Just in case, follow him. There is no need to find Naruto, just monitor Mizuki. Take action if necessary.”
The Third Hokage said calmly, looking at Kakashi Hatake.
“Yes, Third Hokage-sama!”
Kakashi bowed slightly and responded.
Next moment.
“Swish”
With the Third Hokage’s signal.
Kakashi vanished.
After Kakashi left.
The Third Hokage took another look at the Konoha nightscape, then returned to his desk to handle the remaining work.
After making all the arrangements.
On the other side, Naruto, carrying the Scroll of Seals, was unaware that in this life, the Third Hokage did not use the Crystal Ball Technique to monitor him as in the original story. He also didn’t know that the Third Hokage chose to send Kakashi Hatake instead of monitoring.
Even if he knew.
Naruto wouldn’t care much; after all, this was just a farce.
The director was ready, preparations were complete, and the actors just needed to follow the script. There was no chance for an NG.
After obtaining the Scroll of Seals, Naruto quickly left the village, arriving at a location near the meeting point with Mizuki.
There was still some time before the agreed meeting.
Naruto planned to use this time to memorize as many forbidden and secret techniques as possible. Even high-level standard ninjutsu Naruto wouldn’t refuse. With the conditions, time, and ability, Naruto would strive to memorize everything. Whether in his past life or this life, Naruto was confident in his memory.
Although the number of techniques.
Didn’t fully represent a ninja’s strength.
Without a doubt.
Mastering and utilizing techniques.
Could certainly improve a ninja’s strength.
Moreover.
Understanding the essence through these techniques.
Would yield corresponding gains.
Although he knew that simply memorizing hand seals didn’t mean he could use the jutsu.
The most important thing was to understand the core of the jutsu.
Especially those secret and forbidden techniques.
If they were that easy to master, they wouldn’t be called secret or forbidden techniques.
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