Naruto: Starting with Creating a Genius Persona

Chapter 1: The Child Carrying a Stone

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This book uses the timeline revised from Shippuden, that is, Naruto was born in Konoha in 51.

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Late March of Konoha Year 42.

Spring is in full bloom, the air is filled with the scent of earth and new leaves, and the morning light, with its perfect warmth, filters through the layers of leaves, casting shimmering dappled light on the road.

It's back-to-school season again.

"Kakashi, don't underestimate this kid. If he continues to maintain this mindset, he will definitely surpass you in the future."

At the gate of Konoha Ninja Academy, Sakumo Hatake bent down and ruffled his son Kakashi's hair, watching the departing figures of Might Guy and his son, and said earnestly.

Kakashi was unimpressed. Although he asked Might Guy's name at his father's urging, Kakashi didn't take Might Guy seriously and didn't believe his father really thought highly of him.

That guy was just someone his father used to admonish him against arrogance and complacency.

"Let him pass tomorrow's make-up exam first so he can get into school. Okay, Dad, let's go in and complete the enrollment procedures."

Hatake Sakumo smiled helplessly, just as the father and son were about to step into the gates of the Ninja Academy.

Step, step, step.

A series of heavy, steady footsteps came from the street corner directly opposite the school gate. Hatake Sakumo let out a soft exclamation and stopped to look in the direction of the noise.

Seeing his father stop, Kakashi looked somewhat impatient, but he followed his father's gaze.

Footsteps approached from afar, their heavy thuds echoing on the ground.

Around the corner, a swaying shadow rolled over first, and then a large rock appeared in the father and son's line of sight.

A stone that can run?

Do not!

Only upon closer inspection can one discover that between the base of the large rock and the ground, a pair of small legs are moving alternately at an extremely steady frequency.

The stone is indeed moving.

But to be more precise, it was a thin, unremarkable-looking child carrying it on his back. The stone was almost three times the size of his torso, and without close inspection, it looked like a stone moving on its own.

The rough hemp rope cut deep into his thin shoulders. He ran slowly, but each step was extremely firm, leaving shallow wet marks. His black hair was soaked with sweat and stuck to his forehead, obscuring part of his vision, but he seemed unaware, only staring at the road ahead, his lips pressed into a tight line, his breathing heavy but regular.

"Whose child is that?"

"Is...is this stone real?"

"Carrying something that heavy? That's reckless!"

The moment the figure carrying the boulder appeared on the street, it immediately attracted the attention of everyone at the entrance of the ninja academy, and whispers arose among the parents who had brought their children to register for enrollment.

"Trying to attract attention!"

Kakashi took in the exclamations and curious chatter around him, and snorted softly. He could carry that weight now, and even run faster.

Judging from that guy's appearance and height, he should be a third or fourth-year student at the Ninja Academy, even though the Ninja Tool Shop has more suitable and scientifically designed weight-bearing equipment.

They insisted on choosing a heavy boulder, and specifically, a type of rock called yellow limestone, which has a relatively low density and a large volume for the same weight.

They even deliberately chose to come when there were many people registering for school. In Kakashi's view, this was nothing more than a poorly planned performance designed to attract attention.

"Kakashi."

Just then, Sakumo Hatake spoke calmly, his gaze still fixed on the slowly moving figure, but with something else in his eyes.

"Watch closely." White Fang's voice was soft yet steady: "This child... is not using chakra."

Upon hearing this, Kakashi's pupils contracted slightly, and he immediately focused his gaze again.

The flow of chakra and the execution of techniques always produce fluctuations in energy, whether strong or weak, hidden or visible. Based on this, one can determine whether the opponent is using a transformation technique to disguise themselves, or roughly judge the power of the opponent's ninjutsu, and so on.

In Kakashi's observation—as expected! There was no trace of chakra deliberately flowing around that guy, which meant that the burden of the stone was entirely borne by his own physical strength!

Even for a rock with a relatively low density like yellow limestone, the weight at this volume is not small.

If it doesn't require chakra, Kakashi thought for a moment, then spoke in a calm tone.

"It's just that I'm a little stronger."

Sakumo Hatake didn't reply, but suddenly glanced upwards with his eyes before looking away without making a sound.

"That child is...Shinichi?"

"It really is him."

Several parents in the crowd seemed to recognize the child carrying the huge rock.

"This kid said he's always been strong since he was little, and I didn't believe him, but I never imagined it was this exaggerated..."

"I heard this child say last time that they were going to register..."

"What a pity, the world has lost a future culinary master..."

"Cooking? Isn't this child working at the blacksmith's shop?"

This guy is a freshman just like me?

Kakashi's eyes flashed with surprise. Judging from Shinichi's height and appearance, he was certain that Shinichi was a third or even fourth-year student, but he did not expect him to be a freshman like himself.

Kakashi!

I'm so glad to finally meet you!

As he carried the boulder toward the entrance of the Ninja Academy, his gaze swept quickly over the white-haired, masked boy at the gate, a barely perceptible glint of heat flashing deep within his eyes, and his heart pounded uncontrollably.

Five years!

Kakashi, from the day I heard you were born!

Shinichi took a deep breath, subtly shifted his gaze, ran to the open space next to the ninja school gate, put down the boulder, exchanged a few brief greetings with a few familiar parents, and then turned to prepare to enter the school.

As he passed by the Hatake father and son, he noticed Kakashi looking him up and down. He paused slightly and gave Kakashi a smile.

That smile was clean and sunny, like a breeze without any gloom. His ordinary face inexplicably carried a kind of friendliness, making people feel warm and friendly without them even realizing it.

Upon seeing this, Kakashi paused for a moment, unconsciously recalling the senior he had met by chance at Ichiraku Ramen last month, a senior known as a genius. His smile was also so clean and sunny, making people feel an instant sense of warmth.

[Friendly (White): Your words and actions make people feel relaxed and approachable, making it easier to gain favor and basic trust when communicating with others.]

Shinichi ignored his reaction, nodded to the Hatake father and son as if he were just an ordinary father and son, and then walked past them without stopping.

At that moment, Kakashi suddenly spoke up.

"Hello!"

Shinichi stopped and turned around, his face showing a hint of confusion.

"If you want to train your body properly," Kakashi's voice carried the straightforwardness of a genius and a certain sense of entitlement, "then you should go to a ninja tool shop and buy professional weighted equipment. Carrying these irregularly shaped stones is not only inefficient and makes it difficult to control your center of gravity, but it can also easily cause unnecessary muscle or bone damage."

Shinichi listened attentively, his smile unwavering, and nodded: "You're right, professional equipment is indeed safer and more efficient. I've checked out the ninja tool shop."

His tone was calm, without the slightest hint of displeasure at being corrected:

"But right now... I haven't found one that perfectly suits my current needs. This stone is heavy, but once you get used to it, adjusting it isn't too difficult. Anyway, thank you for your suggestion. My name is Shinichi Higashino, and what's yours?"

How could a ninja tool shop not have suitable ones?

Kakashi frowned. He was familiar with the ninja tool shop's selection, and to say "there wasn't a completely suitable one" was a stretch. But then he thought better of himself, realizing he'd already inexplicably stopped someone, and there was no need to press the matter further. So he simply replied:

"Kakashi Hatake".

"Kakashi, is that it? I'll remember that."

Zhen nodded and turned to walk into the school gate.

"This child has suffered so much; he lost his parents at such a young age..."

"I've donated most of the money I've earned from working over the past year to orphanages..."

"No wonder...he's a loyal and kind-hearted child..."

The whispers of several parents nearby drifted over.

Kakashi's gaze fell on Shinichi's disappearing figure, and he remained silent for a moment.

"Let's go and complete the school registration procedures, Dad."

Shinichi, who had already traveled a long way and was unaware of what would happen next, was now recalling his previous conversation with Kakashi.

Is it a professional weight-bearing device?

You make a very good point, Kakashi.