[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch":3,"chapter-naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-109":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Naruto: Strongest Shinobi System With a Glitch",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1819216,2309,"Chapter 109","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-109",109,"\u003Cp>Although Kitazawa wanted to help Yakushi Nono—the kind-hearted kunoichi—he knew his limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his current ability, there was no way he could do it alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade, on the other hand, could... but that hinged on whether he could find the right moment to bring it up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nono’s value wasn’t small. If Tsunade could save her, she’d gain a loyal and skilled ally once she became Hokage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, that was the tricky part—Tsunade was still highly averse to the idea of becoming Hokage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Kitazawa hoped she would accept it. If she did, he’d have a powerful backer. That would make his life in Konoha Village much safer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen Sarutobi had treated him well—but his ties to Danzo ran deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Danzo ever wanted him dead, it would likely be swept under the rug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsunade is the better choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa didn’t return to the Ninja Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He already knew the results from Second Year Class A, and as for First Year, he’d find out as soon as he released his Shadow Clone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened the door and stepped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s lemonade in the fridge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurenai turned from the TV to glance at him, her tone casual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Tsunade and Shizune-senpai aren’t back yet?\" Kitazawa asked, grabbing the lemonade and taking a refreshing sip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nope.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurenai was lounging on the sofa, eyes fixed on the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you imitating Lady Tsunade now?\" Kitazawa asked, eyeing her feet propped up on the table. \"Aren’t you cold?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s summer,\" Kurenai replied nonchalantly. \"How would it be cold?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a second later, she flinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa had walked over and gently grabbed her feet—his hands chilled from the fridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you doing!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurenai squealed, yanking her legs back and kicking at him instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cooling you down,\" Kitazawa replied, straight-faced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her feet were cradled in his cold hands. The initial shock quickly gave way to warmth as her body adjusted. Itwassummer, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa smirked, fingers lightly tickling the soles of her feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurenai’s body jolted. Her insteps arched, toes curling instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glared at him with fury, yanked her legs back, and curled up on the couch like a wary cat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I saw it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa couldn’t help teasing. There’d been a flash of white—he wasn’t even sure what he saw, but it was enough to make her flustered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re not allowed to look!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurenai’s face turned crimson as she tugged down her skirt to cover her exposed thighs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was joking,\" Kitazawa said solemnly. \"Didn’t see a thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her ruby eyes locked onto his, suspicious yet hopeful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really,\" he nodded, deadpan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurenai exhaled in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa casually sat down beside her, then formed a hand seal and released the Shadow Clone Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clone’s memories rushed back. He smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First Year Class A’s results were in—Shikamaru had taken the top spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pressure truly was a great motivator—especially for someone as lazy as Shikamaru.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, that only worked if the person in question had genius-level intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru wasn’t inattentive in class because he didn’t care—he simply understood the entire textbook already.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rankings were more or less unchanged since the previous exam: Sakura was in second, Sasuke in third, and Hinata in fourth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Naruto... still in twelfth place, trailing just behind Kiba.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But judging by actual combat potential, Naruto would likely surpass him soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa,\" Kurenai suddenly asked, \"what color did youactuallysee?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"White,\" he answered instinctively—then froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait! Let me explain—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pervert! Go to hell!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurenai sprang at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa stumbled backward, but she landed right on top of him, knocking them both onto the sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurenai froze as she realized the compromising position. Her cheeks turned crimson, heart racing uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the front door opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurenai scrambled upright and sat stiffly, fixing her skirt and tucking a stray strand of hair behind her ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did I come at a bad time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade strolled in, eyeing the room with a raised brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not at all,\" Kitazawa replied smoothly. \"I just got back too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. Let’s get started on that new Ninjutsu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade plopped down on the sofa and stretched. \"Where did we leave off yesterday?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The new Ninjutsu was proving tricky—it was meant to mimic Yakumo’s Genjutsu kekkei genkai, but they hadn’t cracked it yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa didn’t join the discussion. He quietly went upstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Genjutsu wasn’t his strong suit. Apart fromDemonic Illusion: Tree Binding Death, he didn’t know much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night passed quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Tsunade and Shizune left the next morning, Kitazawa and Kurenai resumed their usual routine—escorting Yakumo home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kurenai,\" Kitazawa asked as they walked, slipping his hand into hers, \"what are your plans for summer vacation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the past, I’d take missions,\" she said, \"but I don’t have to anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no longer a need. Helping develop Yakumo’s new ninjutsu paid well—and it was safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless it was a direct order from Konoha’s higher-ups, she had no intention of going back into the field anytime soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then... can you teach me Genjutsu?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurenai blinked in surprise. \"Can you handle that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew Kitazawa had some talent—he had usedTree Binding Deathbefore—but learning both Medical Ninjutsu and Genjutsu at once?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just imagining that schedule made her scalp tingle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll learn what I can,\" Kitazawa said with a shrug. \"It’s not like I have other plans this summer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurenai stared at him for a beat, then nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright. I’ll teach you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the school gate, Kitazawa met Iruka.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-senpai,\" Iruka greeted with a warm smile. \"I’m curious to see how our students do in their first real practical exam.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the previous sessions had only been Taijutsu drills—not actual combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They won’t let us down,\" Kitazawa said confidently. \"Or have you already forgotten that friendly match?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right...\" Iruka nodded, a touch of awe in his tone. \"To be honest, I feel like Yakumo and Sasuke have already surpassed me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a Chunin—an average one at that, with no Kekkei Genkai or special bloodline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Geniuses tend to make us question our life choices,\" Kitazawa agreed, half-joking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re too modest, Kitazawa-senpai. You’re a Special Jonin now,\" Iruka reminded, recalling how Kitazawa had taken down three Chunins singlehandedly—including Mizuki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa chuckled. \"And you’re here early today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iruka scratched his head sheepishly. \"Tsubaki reminded me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Kitazawa opened his mouth to reply, his gaze sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto was heading their way—but it wasn’t Naruto who caught Kitazawa’s attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the person beside him: Hiruzen Sarutobi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s brow twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t a good sign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered the condition: to complete his mission, he’d have to fight the student ranked first in the practical exam. And now the Hokage himself was present to witness it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then again... even if Hiruzen hadn’t shown up in person, he’d just watch everything through that cursed crystal ball anyway. Either way, there was no escaping it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that... the Hokage?\" Iruka asked, noticing Kitazawa’s stiff expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go greet him,\" Kitazawa said with a nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei!\" Naruto called out with a wide grin, jumping and waving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hokage-sama,\" both Kitazawa and Iruka said respectfully as they approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need for formalities,\" Hiruzen replied with a gentle smile. \"I had some time today and thought I’d stop by.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Yeah, right.’Kitazawa almost rolled his eyes. ’You’ve got nothing better to do than stalk Naruto again? Old fox.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The students will be thrilled to see you,\" Kitazawa said diplomatically. \"I’m sure they’ll try their best with you watching.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Their performance is thanks to your teaching, not my presence,\" Hiruzen said sincerely. \"You’ve done well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Hokage-sama!\" Iruka replied, standing at attention with a flush of pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa, meanwhile, took it in stride. He was already used to praise from the Hokage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, the students of First Year Class A began arriving at the Training Grounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoa! It’s the Hokage!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hokage-sama!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The children swarmed around Hiruzen like excited puppies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good morning, everyone.\" Hiruzen patted heads and shoulders, smiling warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hokage-sama really is down-to-earth,\" Iruka said with admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa gave a quiet nod. Among the Hokage, Hiruzen’s public persona was impeccable. He carefully cultivated his image, always aligning himself with the Will of Fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At precisely 9 a.m., the final practical exam of the semester officially began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are only two rules for this exam,\" Kitazawa addressed the class. \"First, it’s sparring only—donotinjure your opponent. Second, you’ll be paired by random draw.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most students were only six or seven years old. A full tournament would drain their chakra reserves quickly, and besides, this was an exam, not a competition. The goal was performance, not victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa and Iruka would score each student over three rounds. Only those who met the threshold would advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen, arms crossed and beard-stroking, watched quietly from the side. He was looking forward to seeing how much the students had grown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still remembered the stellar performance of Naruto, Sasuke, Hinata, and Yakumo during the friendly match with Second Year Class A.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’It’s a shame Yakumo isn’t here today,’he thought. ’But no matter—my real interest lies in Naruto and the clan heirs. They’re the future of Konoha.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One by one, come forward to draw your numbers,\" Kitazawa announced, unsealing a summoning scroll and producing a lottery box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m number one!\" Naruto declared, holding his slip high. \"Who’s my opponent?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba stared at his paper in disbelief, turned it over—twice—just in case it had magically changed. It hadn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me,\" he groaned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto lit up. \"Kiba! I’ve been itching to fight you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kiba, give it your best!\" Shikamaru chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Show him the fire you usually have when you’re arguing with him!\" Ino added playfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoever drew number one, step forward!\" Kitazawa cut in, signaling the start of the match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba and Naruto stepped onto the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t think I’ll go down easily!\" Kiba said with determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll give it everything I’ve got!\" Naruto flashed a thumbs-up. \"That’s how youth should be lived!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Geez, take it easy,’Kiba thought, gritting his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Four Legs Technique!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Kiba dropped into the Inuzuka clan’s combat stance. Chakra flared from his limbs as he launched forward like a beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pounced with claws out, slicing through the air with a sharp whistle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leaf Whirlwind!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto countered with a fluid kick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Kitazawa, Kiba’s speed felt sluggish to Naruto. He’d been training under Might Gai, and it showed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba was kicked hard, tumbling back across the ground. He managed to scratch Naruto’s pant leg—but it hadn’t pierced his chakra defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba staggered to his feet—only for Naruto to vanish in a blur of green.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’He’s fast!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leaf Great Whirlwind!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba saw a flash of light—and then felt the earth spinning beneath him as he was sent flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the sidelines, Sasuke’s eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’When did Naruto get this fast?’He was easily twice as fast as he’d been during the match with Second Year Class A.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Must be Gai-sensei’s insane training,’Sasuke concluded, annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well done,\" Hiruzen muttered with a pleased nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba’s Four Legs Technique was designed for enhanced speed and power, but even that couldn’t keep up with Naruto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Could this boy really be the second coming of the Yellow Flash?’Hiruzen mused.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a tough score to assign...\" Iruka said, rubbing his head before finally settling on a 90.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under normal circumstances, Naruto’s performance would be worthy of full marks. His speed alone rivaled that of a Chunin. But in a class filled with prodigies? Things were a bit more complicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, there were still two more rounds to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in line, Kiba was immediately mobbed by supportive classmates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kiba, you were great!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t feel bad! Losing to Naruto is nothing to be ashamed of.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seriously, you were just unlucky!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’So I’m just supposed to lose, huh?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>AN: Check out my P@treon For +40 extra Chapters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank You For your Support!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[email protected]\u002Fnoviceauthor777\u003C\u002Fp>",1973,"2026-06-09T05:35:56.024Z",1,"novelbin.me","5717547a3a589072879671bc531fba0fe187b4ef1e2175fe1ec120bcb0bac886","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-110","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-108",444,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-cover.jpg"]