Chapter 33: Chapter 33: Hei Ming: I See Girls, Bai Ming: I See Sasuke
[Ding!]
[Congratulations to Hyūga Hinata and Uzumaki Kushina for winning rewards in this quiz!]
[Reward: Uzumaki Kushina will be revived after watching the movie.]
[Reward: Hyūga Hinata's chakra capacity has doubled.]
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In the Pure Land, Uzumaki Kushina jumped up in excitement. After all these years, she finally had a chance to see her son again.
Her joy, however, was quickly replaced by unease as she thought about the scene she'd just witnessed.
Her son, Naruto, was humiliated by three bullies right in front of young Hinata. And while he tried to avenge himself, his method wasn't exactly smart or graceful. What made it worse was how he fixed his gaze on Hinata afterward, staring her up and down, clearly focused on certain aspects of her figure.
Kushina's face flushed with embarrassment.
"That Hyūga girl," Kushina muttered. "I didn't realize Hiashi's daughter had grown up so... well." She sighed. "But seriously, my son? Why is his focus so off? Can't he aim higher than an airport nympho?"
Meanwhile, the rest of the Pure Land erupted into commentary.
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Voices from the Pure Land
Senju Hashirama: "Hahaha! That Naruto really promotes the Will of Fire. Did you see how he punished those bullies by making them copy it a hundred times?"
Senju Tobirama: "Brother, don't be naive. That wasn't about the Will of Fire. He was mocking it, plain and simple."
Shimura Danzō: "I've been saying it for years—if you leave the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki in Hiruzen's hands, rebellion is inevitable."
Sarutobi Hiruzen: "What nonsense. Our Naruto is adorable."
Jiraiya: "Actually, I see potential in that other Naruto. The way he looked at Hinata... reminds me of myself."
Tsunade: "Huh? Like you? So, he's a pervert?"
The commentary made Hinata's cheeks turn bright red. She covered her face with her hands but peeked through her fingers.
In her heart, Naruto was perfect—no matter the world. Every version of Uzumaki Naruto was a beacon of positivity and determination. Even if the other Naruto lingered a bit too long when checking her out, she didn't mind. In fact, she envied her counterpart in that alternate reality. At least there, Naruto noticed her in ways that mattered.
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Shifting Scenes
As the scene faded from the black-framed screen, a new image began to form, bordered in white.
Uzumaki Naruto: "Finally, my turn!"
Yamanaka Ino: "It looks like we're about to watch what happens after you graduated, Naruto."
Haruno Sakura: "If that's the case, we'll probably see the D-rank missions, the Wave Country arc, and the Chūnin Exams. I wonder what else will come up."
Inuzuka Kiba: "Wait a second! What if this stupid system shows how I lost to Naruto? That would be so embarrassing!"
Aburame Shino: "Relax, Kiba. Maybe this broadcast will elevate your reputation instead."
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Graduation Day
The screen displayed a montage:
Naruto stealing the forbidden scroll and defeating Mizuki.
Naruto earning his forehead protector, finally realizing his dream of becoming a ninja.
The scene transitioned to the classroom on the day the teams were assigned. Naruto was ecstatic, wearing his headband with pride.
Shikamaru: "What's with that goofy grin?"
Naruto: "How about it? This forehead protector suits me, doesn't it?"
Naruto's excitement was palpable, a sharp contrast to the chaos unfolding between Sakura and Ino. As always, the two were at each other's throats, arguing over who would get to sit next to Sasuke.
The other girls in the class weren't far behind, all vying for Sasuke's attention.
Naruto scowled, his jealousy simmering.
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The "Kiss"
Fuming, Naruto stormed up to Sasuke, determined to challenge his so-called coolness. Their eyes met, and the tension in the air was electric. Sparks seemed to fly between them.
But just as Naruto was about to speak, a classmate behind him accidentally bumped into him, pushing him forward. Naruto lost his balance and stumbled, landing face-first onto Sasuke's lips.
A deafening silence filled the room.
Naruto and Sasuke froze, their eyes wide with shock.
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Reactions
The Pure Land was in uproar.
Uzumaki Kushina: "What... What did I just witness?"
Uchiha Mikoto: "Sasuke?! What is going on here?"
Meanwhile, in the living world:
Naruto: "That's a lie! It didn't happen! This stupid system is spreading fake news!"
Onoki: "Interesting... very interesting."
Terumi Mei: "Oh, it's definitely real. Look at how embarrassed Naruto is!"
Uchiha Fugaku: "Sasuke, as a ninja, you must endure even the most mortifying moments with grace."
Namikaze Minato: (Awkwardly scratching the back of his head.) "Ahaha... kids these days."
Jiraiya: "Naruto, my boy, I'm starting to see a pattern. The other Naruto looks at girls, while you... well, you seem more focused on Sasuke."
Naruto: "Shut up, Pervy Sage! I don't look at Sasuke!"
The laughter in the Pure Land continued, with Hashirama practically rolling on the floor.
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The Aftermath
Sasuke groaned, rubbing his temples as he felt the stares of every ninja in the room.
Sasuke: "Great. Just great. As if my life wasn't complicated enough."
Naruto, still fuming, crossed his arms.
Naruto: "This is a conspiracy. I swear, the viewing system is out to get me!"
Despite the embarrassment, the incident sparked a wave of playful teasing from everyone. Even the Kages couldn't hold back their laughter.
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Transition
The scene faded out, and the broadcast moved to Naruto's early missions after graduation.
From D-rank tasks like catching Tora the cat to the Wave Country arc, each event showcased Naruto's growth as a ninja. Despite his clumsy and brash nature, he displayed incredible determination and heart, earning the admiration of those around him—even if they wouldn't admit it.
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Final Thoughts
The viewing ended with a montage of Naruto training, laughing with his friends, and dreaming of becoming Hokage.
In the Pure Land, Kushina watched her son with pride.
Kushina: "He may be a little rough around the edges, but that's my boy."
Mikoto: "And Sasuke? What do you think of him?"
Kushina: (Smirking.) "Oh, he'll live."
As the broadcast ended, one thing was clear: no matter the world or the challenges they faced, Naruto's spirit remained unbreakable.
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