Naruto: Inheriting the Legacy of a Person Who Traveled Through Time

came back.

Standing outside the gates of Konoha, Tetsuya felt a little emotional. A month of outdoor training had left him looking quite disheveled.

"It's Tetsuya! Tomorrow is the official Chunin Exams, we absolutely have to win!"

While registering Tetsuya, Kotetsu encouraged him loudly.

"Yes, it definitely will."

Tetsuya nodded and walked into the gate.

Ten days ago, Tetsuya summoned the puppet for the second time and, as always, skillfully and secretly infiltrated the secret room of Root headquarters. He not only memorized all the Wood Release ninjutsu, but also reviewed all the secret techniques that Root had plundered from the Uchiha clan and his experience in using the Sharingan.

The only thing that Tetsuya regretted was that he didn't find the two ultimate Sharingan eye techniques: Izanagi and Izanami. The former, as Danzo's life-saving technique, should have been hidden by him in a more secretive place, while the latter was most likely passed down through generations of the Uchiha clan head, and in the entire ninja world, apart from the filial son Uchiha Itachi, probably no one else knew about it.

In addition, Tetsuya also selected a number of useful ninjutsu and forbidden techniques. Although he hadn't had time to practice many of them, it was definitely a good idea to memorize them.

After washing up at home, Tetsuya walked down the bustling streets of Konoha, watching the crowds of people passing by, and suddenly felt a sense of rebirth.

As he passed by Ichiraku Ramen, he sensed the familiar chakra inside and Tetsuya lifted the curtain and went inside.

Naruto sat on the chair in front of the counter, staring blankly at the sumptuous ramen in front of him. Not only were the toppings he usually couldn't bear to eat piled up in the whole bowl, but he even saw a bright red lobster.

"Uncle?"

Naruto looked at Uncle Ichiraku ahead with a slightly bewildered expression in his eyes.

"Don't say anything, just eat. The competition is tomorrow, and you need to eat well to have the energy."

He waved his hand, instantly dispelling Naruto's nervousness about tomorrow's match.

"Boss, you can't show favoritism."

Tetsuya immediately chimed in, prompting Naruto to wipe away the tears welling in his eyes so that his comrades wouldn't see his vulnerable side, moved to tears.

I'm sure I'll win tomorrow's match!

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The following day, the Chunin Exams arena was in an uproar. Rows of seats around the arena were filled with nobles and commoners, all cheering and anticipating the ninjas' spectacular performance.

"Why are you the only one here? Where are Naruto and Sasuke?"

With the entry time about to close, Shikamaru, who had been yawning the whole time, suddenly spoke up.

Before Tetsuya could speak, a figure "flew" in from the doorway, slid across the ground for a distance, and stopped at Shikamaru's feet. It was Naruto Uzumaki.

What kind of entrance was that? This guy is really unexpected...

Shikamaru couldn't help but mutter a few complaints to himself.

Can someone like that really fight Neji?

This is such a hassle.

Seeing that Tetsuya had no intention of helping Naruto up, Shikamaru helped the disoriented Naruto to his feet.

"Alright, stand tall and face the audience. You are the main characters in this competition."

Genma Shiranui, who was holding a senbon stick in his mouth, turned around, frowned, and gave a few instructions.

No, the main character of the Chunin Exams is clearly up there.

Tetsuya raised his head slightly and looked at the top of the only two-story building directly in front of him, where only two lonely figures sat.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and Orochimaru disguised as the Kazekage!

"Distinguished guests, upon your arrival in Konoha to watch the Chunin Selection Exams..."

After his usual long speech, Hiruzen Sarutobi announced the official start of the Chunin Exams, with the first match being Naruto vs. Neji.

Who do you think will win this match?

Standing on the viewing platform, watching Naruto make a fool of himself under Neji's attacks, Shikamaru suddenly spoke up.

"Of course it's Naruto."

Tetsuya was clearly distracted, because at the edge of Kagura's Mind's Eye detection range, hundreds of chakra fluctuations had appeared hidden in the forest outside Konoha Village, ready to bare their fangs at any moment.

Very good, all the actors in the script are in place, it's time to put on a grand performance.

"Is this what you really think? I see absolutely no hope of Naruto winning!"

Seeing Naruto knocked to the ground by Neji once again, and even having all his pressure points sealed by Gentle Fist, the highly intelligent Shikamaru couldn't find any way for Naruto to turn the tables, no matter how he reasoned.

"Xiao Li said there are two kinds of geniuses in the world: those with natural talent and those who work hard. What he doesn't know is that there is actually a third kind of genius!"

As soon as Tetsuya finished speaking, Naruto, who was clearly unable to use chakra, struggled to his feet, clenched his teeth, formed hand seals, and let out an indomitable cry.

Immediately, strands of orange-yellow chakra overflowed from Naruto's body, solidifying on his skin and unleashing a chakra pressure that made the entire Chunin Exams tremble.

"Naruto is undoubtedly the third type: a genius with cheat codes."

Seeing the Nine-Tails' chakra overflowing, Tetsuya understood that the outcome was already decided and turned to walk towards the entrance passage.

"And you, which one are you?"

When Tetsuya heard Shikamaru's voice from behind, he paused slightly, then continued walking without saying a word.

"The winner is... Naruto Uzumaki!"

When Genma Shiranui announced the results of the match, thunderous applause erupted from the stands. Naruto looked up in disbelief, experiencing the joy of being recognized for the first time.

"That guy actually won..."

Shikamaru's eyes were filled with shock, and his words were filled with confusion. He planned to go home and ask Shikaku about it.

Is this what a genius with cheat codes looks like?

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stomping on...

As Tetsuya stood at the entrance of the passageway, watching Naruto running and jumping around the arena, a rhythmic sound of footsteps and a sharp, tangible killing intent suddenly came from behind him.

"My sands are already eager to suck your blood..."

Accompanied by a nervous laugh, Gaara walked step by step from the darkness of the passage into the sunlight, his arms hanging at his sides trembling slightly, and the killing intent in his eyes was undisguised.

"If you can do that..."

Sensing the faint smell of blood behind him, and the two chakra auras that had just disappeared, Tetsuya shrugged and replied indifferently.

"Please bring your competitors into the arena."

Perhaps sensing something was wrong, Genma Shiranui loudly announced that he had broken the clash of Tetsuya and Gaara's chakra pressure.

These two... are monsters!

Genma Shiranui's senbon had fallen to the ground at some point, and large beads of sweat were hanging on his forehead. He couldn't help but complain to himself.

"The match...begins!"

Almost the instant Genma Shiranui swung his arm down, a large amount of yellow sand gushed out from Gaara's gourd. Just as it was about to attack Tetsuya, Gaara suddenly trembled and let out a painful groan.

"Don't be so angry... I'm sorry you had to eat such awful blood just now. But this time, the fresh blood will definitely taste delicious!"

Gaara covered his right eye, while his left eye was bloodshot, and his mental state became extremely abnormal.

The next moment, all the yellow sand that had been floating above his head fell to the ground, and Gaara's entire body began to tremble.

Is Shukaku about to get out of control?

Just as this thought crossed Tetsuya's mind, the fallen yellow sand rose up again, forming a huge sand hand that spanned several meters and descended upon Tetsuya.