Naruto : Even the lazy can be strong

"I didn't expect that right after completing the mission from the Hyuga clan, I would immediately receive a mission from the Uchiha clan," Naoki continued to complain.

"Itachi himself suggested it, and the leader of the Uchiha clan agreed," explained the Third: "Itachi became a genin at the age of seven. He has been successfully completing missions for two years now. And he plans to participate in the next Chunin Exam. Before the exam, he wants to undergo special training for three months."

"So he just wants me to train him?" Naoki now understood the essence of the mission and asked.

"Yes, this child Itachi's talent is no worse than yours and Kakashi's!" The old man smiled and said, "I think you geniuses have a lot in common."

Naoki curled his lips, not commenting on the fact that he was considered a genius, but now that he has a new function, he really is no worse than those geniuses. But that's a matter for the future...

After thinking for a while, Naoki looked at the Third and asked, "Then the other mission you mentioned, Hokage-sama, must also be related to this mission, right?"

"Yes," the Third nodded approvingly, after all the guy was perceptive, and he liked it, so he said: "The mission I am entrusting you with is to observe Uchiha Itachi while you carry out the main mission. What is he like: his character, his psychological portrait, and give me an accurate analytical report at the end of the mission."

"Okay, I get it," Naoki nodded.

I'm afraid this isn't just a test of Itachi, rather the Third wanted to test him, namely his vision of people. After all, Hiruzen had long ago secretly learned everything about Itachi.

. . . . .

Early morning.

The first rays of the sun fell on the training ground, leaving patches of light and shadow on the ground through the gaps in the leaves. Itachi arrived early, waiting for the jonin instructor to arrive.

He was dressed in the clothes of the Uchiha clan, a pouch hung on his belt, his eyes were slightly closed, as if he was thinking about something.

Suddenly!

The kunai passed through the gap between the leaves, heading towards Itachi's back.

Dang!

Just as the kunai was about to reach its target, Itachi suddenly turned around, picked up the kunai he was already holding in his hand, and deflected the weapon.

At the same time, Itachi quickly extended his arm and threw three kunai to his left, one was thrown in the direction the kunai had just come from, and the other two were diagonally above and to the right.

Immediately after this, the clanging of metal was heard from above.

The figure slowly descended and appeared in front of Itachi.

It was Naoki.

He immediately praised the boy, "As expected of Uchiha Itachi, your strength is more than enough to take part in the Chunin Exams."

Naoki was wearing a jonin vest and a matching pouch on his belt. Today was the first day of his mission. And this was their first meeting.

"Naoki-senpai! You flatter me," Itachi replied politely.

"No need to be modest, you should already have the strength of a chunin, right?" Naoki waved his hand and said, "You were able to easily detect my sneak attack and also respond instantly, and you even thought of three possible locations for where I might be beforehand. Your abilities are truly frightening," Naoki sighed.

Of course, he was capable of all of this himself. But, in the end, he was a ninja who had been through a war. Compared to him, Itachi was just a green chick.

However, since compliments to others are not taxed, Naoki naturally did not skimp. Especially since Itachi HIMSELF addressed him so respectfully... Naoki-senpai.

Hearing Naoki's praise, Itachi thought for a moment and then said, "Naoki-senpai, I will be taking the Chunin Exam alone, so I need more serious preparation, please help me."

"Naoki-senpai, your name has attracted a lot of attention even among our clan. I hope that you will broaden my horizons and show me true strength!" Itachi continued after a pause.

"Haha, since you ask so, naturally I won't hide anything! But, other than raiton techniques, I have nothing to teach you in other aspects," Naoki said with a smile.

Itachi nodded. He had obviously prepared himself and knew some information about Naoki, and said, "It is said that in addition to the lightning element, Naoki-semai also has great experience in changing the shape of chakra. I hope you can give me some tips on controlling chakra."

"Oh? You mean this?" Naoki raised his palm, and suddenly blue chakra swirled and gathered in his palm. In an instant, a ball of chakra appeared in Naoki's palm, glowing with a faint blue light.

It was Rasengan!