19: Chapter 19 Sparring with Xiao LiAfter returning from the Hokage's office, Kakashi looked out the window at Naruto sleeping soundly.
At first, he thought Naruto was just a little sleepy, but who knew that Naruto would sleep until late at night!
Yes, Naruto sleeps for more than ten hours during the day!
If it weren't for the rising and falling breathing sounds coming from Naruto, Kakashi would have thought that this Naruto was a fake.
However, to Kakashi's surprise, Naruto seemed to really be able to sleep that much!
When Naruto woke up, it was already past 10 p.m.
"Huh?It's dawn?Eh?Why does it feel like I slept for so long and it's still dark?What the heck?It's only a little past ten o'clock?Did I.just pass out?"
When Naruto woke up, he realized that he had slept for a little longer than usual this time.
Even Kakashi, who was watching Naruto from outside the window, was falling asleep while waiting.
Naruto was also able to sense the changes in his body.
He successfully fused the bloodlines of the Uzumaki clan, the Senju clan, and the Uchiha clan within himself.
Perhaps it was because of the fusion of these bloodlines that Naruto slept for so long.
Naruto, based solely on his talent, is already among the top in the Naruto world.
Aside from a few members of the Otsutsuki clan, in terms of talent and potential, Naruto is now unparalleled in the ninja world!
However, talent is talent, and strength is strength.
A genius is just a genius until he realizes his potential.
Only those who successfully grow into strong individuals can be called powerful.
Naruto felt that there were some changes in his body, but he couldn't quite put his finger on them.He felt that it was a change in his chakra.
Could it be that I have awakened several more types of chakra?
Naruto himself possesses the wind-style chakra nature.
Most Senju clan ninjas possess water and earth chakra.
Most of the Uchiha clan ninjas possess fire and lightning chakra.
Naruto also possesses the chakra of Ashura's reincarnation, so it is very likely that he also possesses Yang-attribute chakra.
Of course, these are all just speculations.If we obtain the chakra test strips, we can verify whether Naruto's chakra attributes have changed.
However, it is certain that Naruto will eventually acquire all chakra attributes, and it is believed that he will also be able to obtain chakra attributes through system missions over time.
The most important thing right now is to investigate the surrounding area.
Kagura's Mind's Eye, awaken!
I noticed that the dark areas near my house seemed to have decreased, and even Kakashi-sensei was falling asleep.
Naruto thought to himself, "This is a great opportunity to go on an adventure!"
Naruto created a shadow clone using a small amount of chakra, while he himself used the Transformation Jutsu to transform into a small insect and fly away.
Far from home, Naruto deactivated his transformation jutsu and transformed into an ordinary adult.
Then choose to go to the grove where you practiced before.
That grove of trees is really nice; hardly anyone has ever been there, and it's already late at night, so there are even fewer people around!
A dark and windy night is the perfect time for murder and arson!
No, it's during the intense competition!
Naruto arrived at the grove he had visited earlier, but heard some noise coming from inside the grove.
Naruto walked closer and saw that it was a child about his age training there.
He had a watermelon-shaped haircut, thick eyebrows, and wore a striking green bodysuit.
Isn't this Rock Lee, the genius known for his hard work among the twelve main characters?
"Two hundred and twenty-one, two hundred and twenty-two, two hundred and twenty-three!" Rock Lee was doing squats with great effort.
Since he hasn't started school yet, it means that Xiao Li will soon be entering the second grade.
But has Lee already been taken under Might Guy's wing for training?
Lee's bodysuit was so distinctive that it would be hard for Naruto not to recognize him.
Lee trained so hard that he didn't notice Naruto approaching.
It was Naruto who broke the silence of the night first.
"Hello, little friend, it's so late, are you still exercising here?" Naruto is currently using the Transformation Jutsu to transform into an adult, so he can naturally call Lee "little friend."
"Oh?Uncle, yes, it's so late, you're still awake?Did my workout disturb you?I'm so sorry!"
Upon hearing Naruto's voice, Lee immediately stood up and bowed to Naruto in apology.
"No, no, I just couldn't sleep at night, so I came here for a walk.I noticed some noise in the grove, so I came to check it out and found out it was you exercising."
Naruto explained to Lee.
"Yes, uncle." Xiao Li was also tired from exercising, so when he saw someone coming, he stopped exercising and sat down on the grass.
Naruto sat down next to Lee, and the two started chatting.
"Uncle, do you think that if you don't have the talent to use ninjutsu, you can't become a ninja?" Rock Lee asked Naruto earnestly.
After hearing this, Naruto thought about it for a moment.
Of course not.If you have the right bloodline, you can easily become a strong person!
Of course, Naruto wouldn't say that directly.
Thinking back on the various powerful characters in Naruto, the situation Lee described is indeed very rare.
Even Might Guy can use ninjutsu, but he is a master of taijutsu, so he is better at using taijutsu to resolve battles.
However, Lee's situation is rather special.He simply lacks the talent to control chakra and use ninjutsu, not that he has no chakra or is unable to use it.
"If you can do something to the extreme, then that's a kind of success.If you don't have the talent for ninjutsu, then choose taijutsu.If you want to become a ninja, this is the only path you can take."Yes.
Naruto answered seriously.
For Xiao Li, there weren't many choices.He could either choose to delve into physical skills, go down a single path to the end, and try to forge his own unique path.
You can choose to give up becoming a ninja.
For Xiao Li, there was simply no choice.
"Uncle, what you said sounds like what Guy-sensei said.Guy-sensei is my teacher.When he met me, he asked me what my dream was.I answered him that even if I don't know ninjutsu or genjutsu, I want to become a great ninja just by relying on taijutsu!"
When Xiao Li said this, his eyes shone.
"When Teacher Kai heard what I said, he didn't laugh at me.He said to me, 'Since geniuses exist in the world, there must be ordinary people who are not as good as geniuses, just to highlight the geniuses' strength.But I still have a chance to surpass geniuses with a special ability.'" Xiao Li stood up and looked at the moon in the sky.
"It's about hard work, right?If you don't have talent, choose to become a genius through hard work." Naruto naturally knew what Lee was going to say.
"Yes!Uncle, from that moment on, I understood that I had to become a hardworking genius.If I couldn't achieve the same results as geniuses by spending the same amount of time as them, then I would put in dozens of times more effort than others.Sooner or later, I would also have my moment of glory!"
If Xiao Li hadn't met Matt Kai, he might have lived a mediocre and uneventful life amidst the ridicule of those around him.
After meeting Matt Kay, Xiao Li finally had a real chance to choose, a chance to prove himself.
"After you finish exercising, remember to get a check-up on time.If you don't take care of your health and only know how to exercise, your body will take revenge on you sooner or later."
Naruto kindly reminded Lee.
Xiao Li is just an ordinary civilian with no special bloodline.Under such circumstances, years of intensive training could very likely cause him to develop a number of hidden physical ailments.
There may be no immediate problems, but in the long run, the accumulated hidden injuries will eventually erupt, and the consequences will be unimaginable.
"I know, Guy-sensei also told me that.My training is all arranged by Guy-sensei, and it's all done within the limits of my body.By the way, uncle, are you a ninja?"
Suddenly, Lee changed the subject and asked Naruto.
"I guess so, so what?" Naruto naturally wouldn't answer that he was still a little kid who hadn't gone to the Ninja Academy.
"Would you like to have a hand-to-hand combat spar with me?"
So that's what they were thinking.After all, Xiao Li is still young and needs to find a sense of belonging elsewhere.
It's hard for Xiao Li to keep going by working in isolation; if he could see some hope, he would naturally be more likely to persevere.
"Ding, system task issued.Please win the battle against Xiao Li."
Now that the system task had been issued, Naruto naturally had no reason to refuse.
"Come on then, let me see if your level of effort is enough to be called a genius of hard work!"
Naruto accepted Rock Lee's challenge.
Although Naruto hasn't started engaging in a lot of battles yet, he already has various physical bonuses thanks to the talent in his bloodline.
Naruto's strength has already reached a level far beyond that of a genin.He has never fought against a chunin, so it's hard to estimate whether he has the level of a normal chunin.
"Well then, be careful, I'm coming!" At this time, Xiao Li was only doing basic physical training, and Might Guy had not yet started to formally teach him martial arts moves.
Therefore, Xiao Li's attack was also very simple.
He took a step forward and threw a straight punch straight at Naruto's face.
Naruto reacted quickly, seeing through Lee's movements and taking Lee's punch head-on.
Seeing that Naruto had caught his fist, Lee tried to break free from Naruto's grasp, but found that Naruto's strength was surprisingly great.
Is this the power of adults?
Xiao Li simply attributed this force to the age difference.
"Since I can't break free, I have to think of something!" Lee gave up on the idea of breaking free from Naruto's fist and instead followed Naruto's direction.
A hook kick aimed straight at Naruto's lower body.
If Naruto doesn't choose to dodge, then he'll have to take this groin kick head-on!
"Heh, such a simple trick can't beat me!" Naruto felt more power hidden within his body and realized he could do even more!
The hand that grabbed Xiao Li's fist suddenly exerted force, actually lifting Xiao Li off the ground and slamming him heavily to the ground.
Xiao Li was also surprised that Naruto's leg techniques were so powerful even before he had touched Naruto.
They simply picked him up and threw him out.
This shows that Naruto's power is definitely not that of an ordinary ninja.Lee thinks that the uncle in front of him might be a legendary Jonin, as powerful as Guy!
Seeing that Lee seemed to be distracted, Naruto showed no mercy, rushing forward and throwing a straight punch at Lee's face.
When Xiao Li came to his senses, he realized that Naruto's fist was already in front of him, so he shouted, "Uncle, I surrender!"
Upon hearing Lee's words, Naruto stopped punching.In fact, even if Lee hadn't shouted "surrender," Naruto wouldn't have actually landed that punch.
If that punch had landed, Xiao Li might have needed plastic surgery to reposition his face.
"Uncle, you're amazing!Are you a ninja specializing in taijutsu?Are you a Jonin?" Rock Lee asked Naruto.
"No, I only practice taijutsu occasionally; I spend most of my time practicing ninjutsu." Hearing that Naruto wasn't a taijutsu specialist, yet he could defeat him so easily, Lee instantly realized.There was no hope in life.
He hung his head dejectedly.
Seeing Lee so dejected, Naruto couldn't bear it and comforted him, saying, "But your taijutsu is already much better than that of students your age.If you keep going, you'll definitely become a ninja even if you only rely on taijutsu!"
Naruto didn't add any prefix to "ninja," he just told Lee that it was possible to become a ninja using only taijutsu.
As for becoming an excellent ninja, it depends on your mastery of taijutsu (physical combat techniques).
Hearing Naruto's encouragement, Lee instantly revived.
He bowed deeply to Naruto.
"Thank you so much for your guidance, sir.May I ask your name?" Lee asked Naruto with a sincere expression.
"Names don't matter.We're all from Konoha.Maybe we'll have a chance to meet again when you officially become a ninja!"
Naruto chose to brush it off.If he had to think of a name, there was a risk of his identity being exposed, so he simply decided not to tell Lee.
"Uncle, are you leaving?" Lee sensed from Naruto's tone that he was about to depart.
"Yes, it's getting late, I need to go back and rest too.You should too, get some rest early.Let me give you a piece of advice: while building a solid foundation is important, you're still growing, so getting enough rest is also very important!"
Naruto gave Lee a final word of advice and then prepared to leave.
"Uncle, see you again someday!" Lee shouted to Naruto.
Naruto's figure quickly disappeared from Lee's sight.
Lee didn't continue training after that.He obediently listened to Naruto and prepared to go back to rest.
I'll continue training tomorrow; getting stronger isn't something that happens overnight.
Quantitative change leads to qualitative change.
As long as I keep working hard, I will definitely become a genius of hard work one day!
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