My Name Is Namikaze Naruto - Chapter 25
Before Iruka could move.
Naruto’s figure moved first, sidestepping quickly to create distance and directly standing before Iruka.
“No! I will never run away, Iruka-sensei! Leave this to me, I will definitely defeat him!”
Run away?
No!
Even though Mizuki’s appearance is quite different from the original story, and Naruto felt the threat of death at this moment, the unknown green liquid should be something that can instantly enhance one’s strength. This is very different from the original plan and the original story, but Naruto would never abandon Iruka here.
In this village, almost everyone is someone Naruto resents.
Coming to this world and spending twelve years here, Naruto has mostly lived in hatred.
But even in such a world, in such a life.
Deep in Naruto’s heart, there is still a bit of light.
And in that light, Iruka undoubtedly holds such a place. For a full six years, Naruto could see and feel Iruka’s sincerity and care for him. This is someone who treats him like a younger brother, and Naruto would never and is unwilling to abandon him, even if it means risking his own life.
Naruto would do it without hesitation.
Therefore.
Here, he must protect Iruka-sensei.
Even though Naruto’s hand holding the kunai was slightly trembling, his resolute heart would not waver in the slightest.
After coming to this world.
After truly understanding how cruel this world is.
Naruto had long been prepared.
To kill.
One must be prepared to be killed!!!
With all the courage gathered, in this moment, Naruto’s eyes glowed with a brilliant golden light.
“Naruto, you…”
“Iruka-sensei, after I defeat Mizuki, you have to acknowledge my graduation. You said you would personally put the forehead protector on me!!!”
With a bright smile.
It seemed so infectious.
A single sentence declared his determination.
The decisive aura pouring out.
Left Iruka speechless, his words stuck in his throat, and he swallowed them back slowly.
At this moment, Iruka stared blankly at the figure that was not tall but firmly protected him behind.
“Naruto has grown up…”
This was the only thought flashing through Iruka’s mind at this time.
Mizuki stared at Naruto, who was protecting Iruka behind him, with a gaze that seemed to devour him. Naruto’s words made Mizuki’s expression even more terrifying, his face filled with mockery and cruelty.
“Defeat me? Become a genin? Brat! Don’t you know the limits of arrogance? Watch how I dismember you! Want to become a ninja!? Maybe in your next life!”
Just a moment of distraction allowed a rookie like Naruto, who hadn’t graduated from the Academy, to attack successfully for someone like Mizuki, who prided himself on his strength.
This was an unbearable humiliation, and he had to repay this humiliation to Naruto a hundredfold to quell his anger.
“Die, brat!”
With a bloodthirsty look on his face, Mizuki’s pupils shone red.
In the next moment!
A terrifying aura exploded from his body.
Step forward!
Sway!
Moving like thunder.
Swift as the wind.
“Boom!”
The exploding momentum.
In an instant.
The rapidly approaching figure.
“Multi Shadow Cl…”
Naruto’s pupils shrank suddenly, wanting to form seals, but there was no time.
In less than 0.5 seconds.
The approaching figure.
Considering Iruka behind him.
Naruto was forced to press forward.
Facing Mizuki head-on.
The thrusting kunai.
Naruto’s body shifted, creating distance, leaping horizontally.
“Clang!”
A sharp, piercing sound rang out.
Overlapping figures.
Two kunai clashing.
In the next second.
Sparks flying.
Reflecting the metallic sheen.
“So heavy!”
Completely overpowered in terms of strength, Naruto hadn’t fully reacted when Mizuki made a quick arm movement.
“Not good!”
In an instant.
The deceptive move.
Naruto’s expression changed slightly.
Reacting barely in time.
Swinging his arm.
“Hmph! A little trick!”
Trying to counter-pressure Mizuki, using force to create distance, but this was exactly what Mizuki anticipated.
With the green liquid injected, Mizuki’s explosive power was far beyond the original, and the gap in battle experience was insurmountable.
“Not good!”
No chance to counter-attack.
A swift turn.
“Clang!”
Another intense collision of kunai.
In the next moment.
With a backward move.
Mizuki used the forward momentum, exaggeratedly twisting his body, forcibly pulling Naruto’s kunai to the side before Naruto could react in less than 0.5 seconds.
The thrusting kunai aimed at Naruto’s chest.
In a flash.
Feeling the sinister aura.
It seemed at this moment.
One could smell the “stench” emanating from Mizuki.
Naruto’s eyes widened, biting his lower lip, forcibly moving to the right.
“Shk!”
Quick reaction, correct evasion.
But still missed the best opportunity, being suppressed in speed by Mizuki.
The kunai still pierced into Naruto’s left shoulder.
The sound of metal piercing flesh.
Blood splattering.
Naruto frowned.
Clenching his teeth, a sideways step to evade Mizuki’s attack.
“Swish”
However, Mizuki had no intention of letting Naruto go, bending his body, quickly leaping, his left leg kicking out heavily.
“Bang!”
A heavy blow.
“Ah!”
Naruto felt a sharp pain in his abdomen, a sweet taste in his throat, and blood sprayed out.
Flying backward.
“Thud”
Crashing heavily onto the ground.
Raising dust.
Before it settled.
“Boom!”
Mizuki’s pupils shone with a crimson light, making a sharp turn, rushing towards Naruto.
“Naruto!!”
At that moment, Naruto was sent flying, and Mizuki advanced.
Not far away, Iruka’s face changed dramatically.
Wanting to stand up and protect Naruto.
Suddenly.
His legs gave way, pain surging through his body, making it impossible to stand, let alone rescue Naruto.
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