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"That's right, today's chapters are over… The next update will be in a month."
Rob smiled as he answered the beautiful Kunoichi's question about the upcoming update.
Behind her, a group of children was also curious about when more chapters would appear.
Pakura quietly glanced back and noticed a 6-year-old girl from the academy, Maki, with short hair, who had caught her attention the most. She quickly refocused on Rob.
"A month? Why so long? Can't you release a new volume now?" she asked impatiently.
"Now? That's not possible. I need time to organize my thoughts, gather information, and continue with the same level of accuracy. Creating manga isn't as easy as you think."
Rob shook his head with a helpless expression as he said this believable nonsense.
"Hmm… fine, I'll wait."
She took both volumes with her and then turned to leave.
Rob stared at her back for a moment before averting his eyes.
'Hmm, a really graceful figure.'
He shook his head after the passing of this intrusive thought, then quickly looked at the group of children who weren't ready to leave.
"What do you want?" Rob asked.
"We don't have money, we want more cake…"
Maki said with a shy smile.
"Oh, alright, cake and juice are free for kids!"
Rob cheered as he handed out more treats to the kind children of Sunagakure.
...
The previously tense atmosphere in the Kirigakure art store gradually calmed, as the events in the manga progressed to a relatively balanced pace, still giving the impression that Zabuza's story wasn't over yet.
The readers could clearly feel this calm before the storm within the manga pages.
It seemed that this calmness characterized the end of Volume Two.
"I never expected to see a book like this that explains chakra and how to control it with such precision and incredible educational efficiency."
"That's really impressive!"
"Oh my...!"
When the person explaining chakra changed from Sakura, a mere Genin reciting academic lessons she had memorized, to Kakashi, a Jonin and elite shinobi of his generation in Konoha, gasps of shock quickly echoed around the art store.
Whether they were shinobi of all ranks or civilians from all walks of life, their expressions mirrored those of people in Konoha and Suna in sheer shock at that moment.
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"As Sakura said earlier, to release Chakra means to bring out physical and spiritual energy and mix within your body." As Kakashi spoke, a background illustration appeared showing the fusion of spiritual energy with physical energy to form chakra.
"And based on what jutsu you use, the type and amount of chakra that is released will be different." Alongside Kakashi's explanation, the five basic elements, considered chakra types, appeared:
Fire 🔥
Water 💧
Earth 🪨
Wind 💨
Lightning ⚡️
"You guys are not using chakra effectively yet," Kakashi admitted.
"Even if you can release a large amount of chakra, unless you control it properly, the jutsu will be weakened or won't work at all." Next to Kakashi's words, an example of Naruto producing a failed clone, unable to even stand, appeared.
"And by wasting energy, you won't be able to fight as long. These kinds of weaknesses will appear."
"So… what should we do?" Naruto asked in surprise.
"Learn how to control it. Through very tough training," said Kakashi.
"What are we going to do…?" Sakura asked nervously.
"Hmm…? Tree climbing!!" Kakashi announced.
(End of Volume 2)
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The Third Mizukage, Hozuki Mizuro, closed the final page of the volume with a shocked expression.
"This is terrifying… this chakra explanation surpasses anything in the curricula of the Five Great Shinobi Academies!"
Ao said in a trembling voice.
"You… your book will soon be banned from circulation."
The Mizukage looked at Rob calmly and said.
He didn't want to say it outright—he would contact the other villages regarding this so-called manga book. There was no need for this person and those behind him to know such matters.
"Don't think that the strength of your store building alone will protect you against the wrath of the Five Great Shinobi Villages," he said again.
"Heh~ Is this because of the chakra discussion, the foundation of shinobi in this world?"
"Let me be clear, Honorable Mizukage. Besides this store, there are currently two stores like this in Konohagakure and Sunagakure, and two more will open soon in Iwagakure and Kumogakure…"
"And it won't stop there. Even the smaller villages and all corners of the world… our art stores will open there, and once it opens, it won't close again except at our discretion."
"So maintain your composure and behave obediently, like the Hokage and Kazekage, at least outwardly…"
Rob's version of the speech continued, and with each additional word, the Third Mizukage's expression worsened.
'What! There are two more stores like this in Konohagakure and Sunagakure?'
The Mizukage screamed internally, realizing this anomaly wasn't limited to his village alone; two other villages were sharing the same dilemma. He felt a slight relief.
'And apparently, this store will be replicated across all Five Villages… who are the people behind this? Behind Naruto Manga?'
The Mizukage wondered internally.
Merely staring at Kakashi's chakra explanation left his mouth dry. This was no longer just the spreading of a hidden truth to the public… it was opening the door for many civilians in this world to become shinobi!
The thought of the chaos that would follow sent shivers through the Mizukage's body. What if this manga contributed to creating great shinobi forces everywhere?
Wouldn't the dominance of the Five Nations end? Wouldn't the world's resources be drained quickly? This meant a total loss of control.
The thoughts of the Hokage and Kazekage weren't much different from the Mizukage's at that moment.
"I want to speak with you privately…"
At that moment, the Mizukage said to Rob.
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Back in Konoha, Jiraiya was staring at the last page, a clear unwillingness on his face.
'I need to send Volume Two quickly to Nagato, Yahiko, and Konan…'
'They'll love it… they'll enjoy it so much…'
Jiraiya smiled as he thought of his three students, all currently the same age as Minato and Kushina—13 years old.
During his last journey, after teaching them many things, he had left them in Amegakure and returned to Konoha to find the art store waiting for him.
He hadn't expected to find something as entertaining as Naruto Manga.
A month ago, he had already sent them Volume One, and now he would send the second!
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"This is truly the most entertaining thing I've ever seen…"
Mito said as she closed the final page of the volume.
"This excellent explanation of chakra, how to control it, and the five types will make it easier for an ordinary person to become a shinobi if they have the talent."
"I assume the percentage of shinobi in the village will rise starting this year."
"Hiruzen, you'd better prepare for that."
Mito smiled as she said this to the Third Hokage, who looked pale at that moment.
"Dad… I love this manga!"
"I do too! I love it so much!"
"Naruto is amazing!"
"Sasuke is cooler!"
"What did you say? Stop joking! Naruto is the best!"
At that moment, Hiruzen shook his head with a sigh as he watched his two sons argue while running toward him, each holding volumes of the manga.
The younger son, 6 years old, is Asuma Sarutobi.
The older son, 10 years old, is Hajime Sarutobi.
Both were academy students—Asuma in his first year, Hajime in his fourth.
Danzō was annoyed at this scene, got up, and wanted to leave… He had intended to wait for Rob, but apparently waiting here would be pointless.
Before leaving, however, he turned and said to Hiruzen:
"Colleague, summon that little brat here. It seems we need to review what we agreed on before."
"We never agreed to generalize shinobi secrets in a manga. Didn't he say this is just a fictional story?"
"How can a fictional story be this accurate in describing how one can become a shinobi?" Danzo said coldly.
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Upcoming chapter titles (spoilers):
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Chapter 76: Momochi Zabuza Is My Son.
Chapter 77: Questions About the Future.
Chapter 78: Fourth Art Store – Iwagakure!
Chapter 79: What If You Spread Nonsense About Us?
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