Naruto's Breakdown, Switching Personalities
Whoosh, whoosh!
A dozen kunai shot out from the tree behind Naruto, accompanied by a strong gust of wind.
Naruto, who had just heard Feng Xu's warning, barely managed to dodge the attack.
"Who ambushed me?!"
Shocked and angry, Naruto turned to look around.
He spotted Shuimu standing on a tree branch, sneering.
"Mr. Mizuki!?"
How could that be?
"Didn't I tell you I'd steal it tomorrow?"
Seeing Naruto still daring to bring this up, Mizuki's eyes and nose twisted with fury.
He, a Chunin, had been tricked by a mere Genin brat! If word got out, everyone would laugh at them for the rest of their lives.
"You damned little beast! Do you really think no one can see through your tricks?"
Shuimu's face filled with hatred as he leapt down from the tree.
"Hand over the Book of Seals, and I might take pity on you and let you go."
Though he said he would show mercy, the murderous intent in Mizuki's eyes overflowed. He clearly wanted to play cat and mouse with Naruto before venting his rage.
"Hehehe! This is a village treasure! I won't give it to you, you big idiot spy!"
Having been warned by Feng Xu long ago, Naruto quickly suppressed his anger and surprise. Following Feng Xu's instructions, he made a face and ran out with the Book of Seals in his arms.
Naruto's words made Mizuki laugh with cold anger, his face filled with a chilling killing intent.
"Heh, you worthless little beast nobody wants! Today, I'll show you what real ninja skills are!"
Mizuki raised his hand and threw a large four-cornered shuriken behind him. A terrifying whoosh and slicing sound came toward Naruto instantly.
As anticipated, Naruto easily dodged with a sidestep.
Meanwhile, in Naruto's consciousness…
Feng Xu glared fiercely at Shuimu.
"Naruto, let me out. You are no match for him."
Given the current plot, it was unlikely Naruto would lose control of his emotions. But Feng Xu didn't want to miss the opportunity to stretch his legs.
"No need! I'm used to being chased—he can't catch me!"
Naruto's trust and reliance on Feng Xu had reached 33%. However, this wasn't solid; it could falter at the slightest sign of trouble. Naruto was still wary of Feng Xu using his body to harm others, so he avoided fully entrusting himself.
"Besides, we're the same. If I can't beat him, neither can you. Once I get rid of him, I'll learn the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique and then return this thing to you!"
As Naruto spoke, Mizuki caught up. As a Chunin, he had no difficulty closing the gap.
"You beastly fox demon! This attack will take your left hand!"
Mizuki thrust a kunai at Naruto's left hand like lightning. Naruto stopped, grabbed a tree trunk, and steadied himself. Shuimu, propelled by his own force, continued forward.
Because Naruto anticipated the danger, he remained calm and collected, unlike in the original story.
He also used his usual trickery to toy with Mizuki, evading capture.
"Hahaha, what a big idiot, what a stupid donkey!"
Normally, it would take a group of Chunin to surround and intercept him. There was only one Shuimu—catching Naruto was wishful thinking.
"Damn fox demon, disgusting fox demon!"
Seeing Naruto stop and mock him, Mizuki grew even more furious.
"A fox demon?"
"Mr. Shuimu, have you lost your mind?"
"You're talking nonsense because you can't catch me?"
Naruto made another face and ran off.
"Hehehe, keep eating my farts~~~"
But this time Mizuki didn't get angry. Instead, he watched Naruto walk away with a sinister smile.
"Heh… Naruto, I suddenly remember—you don't know yet, do you?"
"Do you know why I call you a disgusting fox demon, and why the villagers hate you?"
Naruto paused. A tremendous unease and fear washed over him.
[Darkness Value +2]
[Darkness Value +2…]
"Oh? Are we starting?" Feng Xu smiled in satisfaction.
Mizuki moved slowly, like a venomous snake.
"That's because… you were the fox demon twelve years ago!"
"What… what did you say!?"
Naruto froze. His small body trembled like a leaf, overwhelmed by endless confusion and unease.
[Darkness Value +20]
[Darkness Level +30…]
"I… I am a Nine-Tailed Fox Demon?"
Naruto collapsed backward, sitting on the ground with lifeless eyes. He had heard stories of the Nine-Tailed Fox's rampage twelve years ago, which destroyed a village and killed many people. Now he understood why everyone had looked at him that way.
"No… impossible! I'm not a fox demon… I'm Naruto Uzumaki!"
Shuimu, running behind, grinned with malicious joy, continuing to verbally attack Naruto.
"If you weren't the fox spirit who destroyed the village, why would everyone hate and despise you? If you weren't the fox spirit, why was no one ever honest with you about your parents? Touch your own cheek… can't you feel those six-pronged whiskers?"
[Darkness Level +40…]
Mizuki reached Naruto. With one hand, he grabbed Naruto by the neck and lifted him up; with the other, he snatched the Book of Seals from Naruto's arms.
"You disgusting fox spirit! The village raised you, the Third Hokage raised you, just to use you as a weapon! Even Iruka, who was kind to you, had his parents killed by you! Think about it… what is he really thinking when he appears nice to you? Probably, 'Disgusting fox demon, if it weren't for the Hokage's orders, I'd eat you alive!' or 'This damned fox demon… why isn't he dead yet?'"
[Darkness Level +50…]
"No… that's not it… I'm not a fox demon…"
Seeing Naruto completely collapse, Shui Mu's face brimmed with vengeful pleasure.
"Wake up… everyone wants you dead, so…"
Mizuki slung the scroll over his back, a kunai appearing in his right hand.
"You've almost fulfilled everyone's wish… go die!"
The kunai fell toward Naruto's forehead.
[Current Corruption Level: 3920]
"System, switch personalities."
The primary personality completely lost control and collapsed. The personality switch was successful. A small hand gripped Shuimu's arm like an iron clamp.
"Oh? Who do you want to die?"
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