As soon as dawn broke, Shinomiya Uzumaki was awakened by the rapid knocking on his door.
Outside, Yamanaka Ino stood holding a steaming bun. After knocking multiple times to no avail, she sighed, reached into her pocket, and pulled out the spare key she had obtained from Shinomiya for situations just like this.
With a swift turn, she pushed the door open and stepped inside.
The curtains were tightly shut, barely allowing any light to seep through. Shinomiya Uzumaki lay sprawled out on the bed, completely lost in dreamland, showing no signs of waking up.
"Still not up yet?!" Ino's voice was laced with disbelief.
"Are you going to school today or not?"
Receiving no response, she sighed dramatically and took matters into her own hands—forcefully yanking his blanket off.
"Alright, that's it!"
A struggle ensued, with Shinomiya groaning in protest, but Ino's persistence won out in the end. Eventually, the two stepped out of the house, officially starting their new day.
As they walked, Shinomiya chewed on his steamed bun, his mind drifting to whether he should stir up some chaos at school today.
That was when—
A figure appeared before them like a ghost.
"Your Excellency Shinomiya Uzumaki, Lord Hokage has summoned you. Please come with me."
The visitor was clad in standard Anbu gear, his voice carrying a distinct politeness and discipline that immediately set him apart from Danzo's Root operatives.
Shinomiya studied him for a moment, confirming that this was indeed a real Anbu ninja, not one of Danzo's shadowy subordinates.
Still, he refused.
"I'm sorry, but I'm on my way to school. Why don't you come find me after classes end this afternoon?"
The Anbu operative hesitated for only a moment before nodding.
"I understand. I will relay your message to the Third Hokage. Excuse me."
Then, in a blur, he vanished into thin air.
"Again?" Ino crossed her arms, glancing toward where the Anbu had disappeared. "Why don't you just take the time to go to the Hokage's office? Having people knocking on your door every day is becoming a real headache."
Shinomiya waved her off with a grin.
"It's fine. Let's just ignore it for now."
Ino shrugged. "Alright, if that's what you want."
With that, the two continued toward the Ninja Academy.
At that moment, a strange chant filled the morning air, breaking the tranquil silence.
Shinomiya halted mid-step, raising an eyebrow.
"What's going on?"
Before Ino could respond, two figures in green tights zipped past them, sprinting upside down in a bizarre yet impressive manner.
It was none other than the fiery duo—Might Guy and his apprentice, Rock Lee.
"WHOOOAAAHH! THIS IS YOUTH, LEE! FIVE MORE LAPS—DON'T STOP! LET OUR YOUTH BURN BRIGHTER THAN EVER!"
"YES, SENSEI!"
Might Guy's passionate roar fueled Rock Lee, pushing the already exhausted boy to tap into an endless well of determination.
Shinomiya chuckled and greeted them.
"Good morning, Guy-sensei, Lee."
Might Guy turned, his legendary thick eyebrows rising with excitement.
"AH! SHINOMIYA, THE YOUNG WARRIOR OF FLAMES! HAVE YOU COME TO JOIN OUR SPECIAL YOUTH TRAINING?!"
Shinomiya laughed nervously.
"Uh, I think I'll pass today… I have to get to school."
"WHAT A SHAME! BUT SCHOOL IS IMPORTANT TOO! GO FORTH WITH THE POWER OF YOUTH, MY BOY!"
With a final burst of encouragement, Might Guy and Rock Lee continued their training, leaving a cloud of dust in their wake.
Shinomiya watched them go, tapping his chin thoughtfully.
He had once attempted Might Guy's training regime, hoping to improve his taijutsu.
Unfortunately, he lasted only three days before waving the white flag.
Still, his relationship with the duo remained strong.
Now, a new idea sparked in his mind.
"If I could somehow grant Might Guy the Six Paths Yang Power…"
This power was an unparalleled source of life energy. He remembered how Naruto had used it to revive Guy after he opened the Eighth Gate, reducing the cost of life to merely losing a leg instead of death.
"But what if he had it before opening the Eight Gates?"
Would it allow him to activate the Gate of Death without suffering the ultimate consequence?
It was an exciting thought—one that could potentially turn Might Guy into a Six Paths-level powerhouse, rivaling even Madara Uchiha himself.
"Something to test out in the future," Shinomiya mused, before nudging Ino.
"Come on, let's go."
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Upon reaching the Ninja Academy, they spotted Naruto Uzumaki waiting at the gate. Beside him stood Hinata Hyuga, her face tinged with its usual shyness.
"Shinomiya!" Naruto waved enthusiastically.
Shinomiya nodded. "Let's go in."
The four of them entered the academy together.
At this point, the academy's teachings had long lost their appeal to Shinomiya. His eyes wandered the classroom, observing the familiar faces of the Twelve Konoha Genin.
Graduation was approaching.
Soon, the class would be split into teams, marking a major turning point in the Naruto storyline.
But with Shinomiya Uzumaki's presence, things would not follow the original script.
His gaze settled on Uchiha Sasuke.
The lone avenger, bearing the weight of the Uchiha Massacre, was far more mature than his peers.
"As one of the main protagonists, if I could get involved with Sasuke's story… maybe I could get a gold coin reward from the system."
That's when a bold idea flashed through his mind.
"What if… I let Sasuke experience a reincarnation drama?"
He recalled an item from the Gold Coin Mall—the Memory Crystal.
Quickly opening the shop menu, he searched for it.
Sure enough, he found the item listed.
[Memory Crystal – Uchiha Sasuke Version]
Contains a complete copy of all of Uchiha Sasuke's memories from birth to adulthood.
Upon use, Sasuke will inherit every single memory.
Price: 30,000 gold coins.
"Perfect!" Without hesitation, Shinomiya bought it.
With 110,000 gold coins still in his balance, this was barely an expense.
A mischievous grin spread across his face.
"Get ready, Sasuke. Your new destiny is about to begin."
He couldn't wait to see what kind of chaos would unfold.
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When class ended, Shinomiya wasted no time approaching Sasuke's desk.
The Uchiha looked up, his expression blank.
"What do you want?" Sasuke asked coolly.
Shinomiya leaned in slightly, his voice dropping to a near-whisper.
"I have information about Uchiha Itachi."
Sasuke's entire body stiffened.
His fists clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white.
"Don't—" His voice was shaky yet filled with anger. "Don't mention his name in front of me!"
His sudden outburst immediately drew the attention of the entire classroom.
Naruto, Ino, and even Sakura turned their heads, surprised by Sasuke's uncharacteristic loss of composure.
Shinomiya smirked.
Now, the fun was about to begin.
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[End of Chapter 16]
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