Naruto: I, Naruto, don't want to try anymore.

Chapter 80 Mikoto

Sasuke's face flushed red with shame. He lowered his head and clenched his fists tightly.

He remembered the look of delight on his older brother's face when he went home yesterday, complained to him about Naruto's intention to take him on as a disciple.

This was something that Sasuke, who had always regarded Itachi as his role model, found hard to accept.

"Why? Brother, didn't you say that guy just realized his talent early because he was a Jinchūriki?"

"I just didn't want to discourage you, Sass..."

Itachi gently stroked Sasuke's head, his tone tender.

"Naruto possesses a power that transcends limits, enough to say no to all dangers, and he is not just a tailed beast."

"So, who's stronger, my brother or him?"

"There's no comparison."

Itachi shook his head. He was now a member of the Cloud Village Defense Department, specifically responsible for the village's defense.

Yunlei Gorge wasn't far from the village, and he could hear the commotion caused by that group of blond-haired thugs every few days.

With that kind of power and frequency, even someone with a kaleidoscope would be blinded by that kid in less than two hours…

Will my brother win?

"My brother will die."

Seeing Sasuke's expectant gaze, Itachi honestly shook his head.

Sasuke was very disappointed and turned to tell his mother about it.

Who would have thought that Mikoto was even happier than Itachi when she heard about this!

"Eh? You became Naruto's apprentice?"

Upon learning that Sasuke had become Naruto's apprentice, Mikoto, who was cooking, wiped her hands, her eyes filled with surprise and delight.

"Sasuke, you'd better train hard! Naruto is very strong!"

Sasuke didn't want to say anything more about this...

If he hadn't insisted on stopping them, his mother and brother would have taken him to their door last night.

Despite his displeasure, Sasuke knew that becoming an apprentice would be very beneficial to him.

Although that blond guy looks a bit frivolous, he's actually really strong!

It's something that his idolized elder brother admires so highly and so humbly.

Needless to say, he knew that this kid's strength was absolutely explosive, and far beyond his comprehension!

"Master."

Urged on by Itachi, Sasuke reluctantly spoke.

"Oh, my good apprentice!"

Naruto smiled and raised his hand, and a red gourd flew into his hand from the cabinet not far away.

He poured out three Natural Pills like candy beans and handed them to the three people respectively.

Itachi examined the Natural Pill: "This is..."

"The elixirs given in return can improve physical condition and enhance chakra quality to a certain extent."

Naruto explained, "Each person can only eat one at a time."

Without hesitation, Itachi swallowed the pill.

Suddenly, a warm current spread through his body, and a vast amount of pure chakra was evenly distributed in his meridians, nourishing his body.

"Such a powerful effect..."

Itachi's eyes widened in surprise: "It actually increased my chakra by 30%!"

"Huh? Then isn't that very valuable?"

Mikoto paused, looking at the pill in her hand: "Mine..."

Naruto shook the gourd, making a rattling sound: "I still have quite a few here, enough to raise people like pigs."

After taking the pill and sensing the significant increase in chakra within his body, Sasuke felt a surge of cool chakra rush into his eyes.

Suddenly, the Sharingan activated.

Two jet-black tomoe spun rapidly in his eyes.

Unfortunately, after spinning for quite a while, no third magatama was produced.

Even so, the significant increase in his eye power still shocked Sasuke.

"You didn't get this strong because you ate this stuff, did you?"

"Of course not, this was extracted from me."

"How do you extract it?"

"so…"

Naruto reached into his robes and rubbed his hands together. He then opened his palm, revealing a chakra core lying quietly in his hand.

"..."

"Hahaha, just kidding."

Sasuke's lips twitched, while Mikoto couldn't help but chuckle.

"If only Sasuke could be as lively as Naruto."

Mikoto gently stroked Sasuke's head, her voice soft.

"This child has too strong a personality and is always too tense."

Naruto smiled and waved his hand: "Oh, he's just a kid, it's normal."

"Tch, aren't you a child too?"

Sasuke pouted, his face clearly showing his displeasure.

"Hmm... so that's why you're unhappy?"

Naruto switched to the Rinnegan and instantly transformed into a twelve or thirteen-year-old, looking about the same age as Itachi now.

"Those eyes..."

Itachi stared at Naruto in shock: "The legendary Rinnegan? Naruto, you actually possess the Sage's Eyes?"

"The Sharingan can be seen as an incomplete Rinnegan. Although they are different, they are essentially of different levels."

Naruto explained simply, "Sasuke has the potential to awaken these eyes, which is why I'm willing to teach him."

"Rinnegan..."

Sasuke stared intently into Naruto's eyes.

Mikoto asked, puzzled, "Are they the eyes of the legendary Sage of Six Paths?"

"That's right."

Itachi nodded and thanked him sincerely, "If that's really the case... Naruto-kun, I'm extremely grateful!"

"You're too kind. Sasuke is still my student, hahaha..."

Naruto waved his hands repeatedly: "Besides, there might be some troublesome enemies in the future, and I will need Sasuke's help."

"But no matter what, I will always remember this kindness."

As Itachi spoke, he gently patted Sasuke's head: "Sasuke, aren't you going to thank your master?"

Perhaps because of Fugaku's death, Itachi took on the burden of the family at a young age, and now he has a very calm demeanor, and he no longer seems to have the innocence he used to have.

His attitude towards Sasuke was also slightly more authoritative than in the original work.

"Thank you... thank you, Master."

Sasuke puffed out his cheeks, looking utterly aggrieved.

"So, is there anything special about those eyes?"

Although he felt frustrated, he couldn't help but wonder about the problem.

In his eyes, the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan was the strongest eye technique, just as his father had told him.

Naruto blinked upon hearing this.

Sasuke suddenly felt that something was wrong.

He turned to look at his brother and mother, only to find that Itachi looked to be about the same age as him, and a beautiful girl of sixteen or seventeen was sitting in his mother's seat.

"Huh? What's wrong with me...?"

Noticing the change in herself, Mikoto looked down at her hands and noticed her smooth, youthful skin, her eyes filled with surprise.

"Look younger?"

Suppressing the urge to pinch her breasts, Mikoto's voice was filled with undisguised joy.

"What an incredible ability!"

"indeed…"

Itachi looked at his own tiny, childlike hands with a sense of disbelief.

"This is my unique eye technique. Although it's not very useful, it's still a lot of fun."

"The power of eye techniques..."

Mikoto's tone was slightly disappointed: "Such powerful strength must consume a lot of eye energy, right?"

It's obvious without even guessing that this power is not permanent.

"No, not really. It's quite easy to do it all day."

Naruto smiled and said, "If you like, you can come find me anytime. But Aunt Mikoto is already very young, so she doesn't really need this technique."

"Huh? What's going on? You're practically an old lady now..."

Mikoto covered her mouth and chuckled softly, clearly finding Naruto's words quite agreeable.

"Oh, right, I haven't properly thanked you for helping the Uchiha build their house yet. Since Sasuke is becoming an apprentice today, why don't you come over for dinner tonight?"

"Really? Then I'll definitely have to try Aunt Mikoto's cooking..."

"Tsk..."

Seeing Naruto chatting happily with his mother, Sasuke felt even more annoyed for some reason...

This is the second update today! Sorry everyone, I was too exhausted during the day and took a nap. I just woke up, but I'll continue updating tonight. You should all see an update first thing tomorrow morning! Please subscribe and vote! Thank you everyone!

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