[{"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-192":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},1819343,2309,"Chapter 192","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-192",192,"\u003Cp>The Jōnin meeting finally wrapped up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Hiruzen left, Kitazawa found himself surrounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several Jōnin pressed in, firing questions at him with genuine curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What exactly are the requirements to become a teacher in the Genius Class?\" one of them asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was ironic—before this meeting, teaching at the Ninja Academy had been one of the least respected jobs. Now it was suddenly the hottest position in the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took Kitazawa a solid half hour to extract himself from the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping out of the meeting room, he immediately noticed Kabuto waiting nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kabuto? What are you doing here? Did our squad run into trouble?\" Kitazawa asked, walking over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kabuto shook his head with a gentle smile. \"No trouble. The three of us just wanted to treat Sensei to lunch. Since we’ll be leaving the village tomorrow, it might be a while before we can eat together again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa tilted his head back, glancing at the noon sun. \"Then let’s go. The timing works out anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meeting had started at nine sharp, dragged on for two hours, and with another thirty minutes of detainment afterward, it was already mealtime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, he would’ve shared a bento at the Academy with Hinata, Naruto, and the others. But Kabuto’s invitation couldn’t be refused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Barbecue?\" Kitazawa asked as they headed toward the restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as soon as they stepped inside, he noticed something odd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place was deserted. Not a single customer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strange. He had come here plenty of times, and business was always lively. An empty barbecue shop was unheard of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave Kabuto a sidelong glance but didn’t call him out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This way, Kitazawa-sensei,\" Kabuto said smoothly, raising his hand toward the back. \"We reserved the luxury private room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa followed, stopping before the ornate door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Kabuto’s eager gaze, he pushed it open—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Happy birthday, Kitazawa-sensei!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chorus of voices rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, a massive cake dominated the room. Twenty-two candles burned brightly, marking his twenty-second birthday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surrounding the cake were familiar faces—Sasuke, Naruto, Hinata, Neji, Yakumo, Karin, and several others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa smiled, warmth blooming in his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d suspected something was up, but seeing it in person still filled him with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All his efforts over the past year hadn’t been in vain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, when he’d started training Naruto and Sasuke, it had been for the sake of the system’s rewards. But people weren’t plants—time spent together forged bonds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei, hurry up and blow out the candles!\" Naruto urged impatiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you more excited than Choji?\" Kiba elbowed him with a smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not doing this for the cake!\" Naruto huffed. \"I just want to know what birthday wish Sensei will make!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you saying, idiot? You’re not supposed to tell anyone your wish!\" Kiba scolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh?\" Naruto blinked. \"But I said mine out loud on my last birthday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s different,\" Shikamaru sighed, hands tucked behind his head. \"Everyone already knows what your wish is anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really? Is my wish that obvious?\" Naruto scratched his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re always talking about being Hokage,\" Ino teased with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch. If you want that title, you’ll have to get past me first!\" Kiba declared boldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Hokage will be mine,\" Sasuke cut in flatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakura’s eyes widened. \"Sasuke-kun... since when did you care about the Hokage position?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru echoed her confusion. \"Yeah, that’s out of the blue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s nothing,\" Sasuke said, face calm. \"I just want Naruto to know what defeat feels like.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, his father’s words a few nights ago had lingered in his heart. For Fugaku to show such open yearning had been unusual, and Sasuke wanted to earn that recognition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected of Sasuke-kun!\" Sakura’s eyes sparkled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you literally just lost to Naruto,\" Kiba shot back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The past is the past. The present is the present. The future is the future,\" Sasuke said stiffly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kabuto coughed to interrupt before it escalated. \"Sensei, perhaps you should blow out the candles first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, sorry! We got carried away,\" Naruto admitted quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others looked sheepish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa waved it off. \"It’s fine. Birthdays are meant to be lively.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patting Naruto on the shoulder, he stepped forward, clasped his hands, and blew out the candles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once, before he’d received the system, his wish had been simple: survive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now? He wished to grow stronger and stronger—strong enough to stand at the very top of the shinobi world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened his eyes with a faint smile. \"Alright, let’s eat some cake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto bit back his question about the wish, remembering Kiba’s warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who’s getting the first piece?\" Kitazawa asked, knife poised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me!\" Choji’s hand shot up instantly, his eager face already glowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Choji’s been staring at it since we walked in,\" Shikamaru teased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa chuckled. \"Then it’s yours.\" He passed over the first slice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, sensei!\" Choji beamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next piece, Kitazawa handed to Hinata, catching her shy gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here, Hinata.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her cheeks reddened as she accepted it. \"Th-thank you, Kitazawa-sensei...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sweetness on her tongue matched the flutter in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third slice went straight to Naruto, who grinned ear to ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon the cake was gone, save for Kitazawa’s own piece. He took a bite—tastes didn’t change much between worlds, it seemed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came the gifts. One by one, the students offered neatly wrapped boxes. Choji’s, Naruto’s... even Iruka’s, surprisingly heavy. Each had a name written, no doubt Kabuto’s careful handiwork.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After cake came the real meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei, you just sit and eat! We’ll do the grilling!\" Kiba announced, dragging him to the seat of honor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right!\" Naruto chimed in. \"Wait till you taste my Youth Barbecue—it’ll be hot-blooded and delicious!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru groaned. \"How can barbecue be hot-blooded?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It makes your spirit boil with excitement!\" Naruto declared, slapping a piece of beef on the grill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"More like it’ll just burn your tongue,\" Kitazawa joked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laughter rippled through the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ll see!\" Naruto puffed up. \"My Youth Barbecue will fire you up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino wasn’t about to be outdone. \"Come on, girls, let’s show them what real barbecue tastes like!\" She handed skewers to Hinata and Karin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata activated her Byakugan, the veins around her eyes bulging as she monitored every change in the lamb’s texture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s face froze.Byakugan... for grilling meat? Who even came up with that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, admittedly, it was effective. With that precision, she could keep the meat perfectly tender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Sasuke—unused to grilling for himself—watched carefully, prepared to copy anyone’s movements if needed. No Sharingan required.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sasuke-kun, let me help you!\" Sakura chirped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need,\" he said coolly, though a little awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sasuke-kun’s barbecue will be the best anyway!\" she declared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course,\" Sasuke replied without missing a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, Naruto proudly placed a skewer before Kitazawa. \"This is my Youth BBQ!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa bit into it. The restaurant’s meat was already semi-prepared, so unless burnt, it wasn’t bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s tasty,\" he admitted, then added with a teasing smile, \"but it’s missing that... fiery passion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh?!\" Naruto froze, dumbstruck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room erupted with laughter once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei, please try our grilled meat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino leaned forward proudly. \"This one was made by me, Hinata, Yakumo, Karin, and Izumi-senpai!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa raised a brow, curious. He deliberately picked up one of Hinata’s lamb skewers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wonder what lamb grilled under the Byakugan looks like in taste...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he bit in, his eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aroma, seasoning, and tenderness were perfect—impeccable, even.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s delicious,\" he said with a smile toward Hinata.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata immediately exhaled in relief, her lips curving into a shy but genuine smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, don’t just watch me. Dig in, everyone.\" Kitazawa divided the skewers in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoa—salty!\" Naruto yelped after biting into a beef skewer, his cheeks puffing like a blowfish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke’s heart lurched. His gaze flickered, and with forced calm he quietly slid a glass of milk over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That one had been his. His first attempt at grilling, and the salt had clearly gotten away from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, nobody else had noticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks.\" Naruto gulped the milk down, then blinked at Sasuke. \"Hey, where’syourgrilled meat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s mixed in. No idea which one’s mine,\" Sasuke replied smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aw, what a waste.\" Naruto sighed, looking genuinely disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not really,\" Shikamaru drawled. \"You can just have him make another one later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke’s expression froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then line up!\" Sakura cut in quickly, folding her arms. \"I haven’t even tasted Sasuke-kun’s grilled meat yet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Sasuke seems popular,\" Kabuto murmured, adjusting his glasses with interest. \"I’d like to try it too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that point, Sasuke wished the floor would swallow him. But cornered, he reluctantly started grilling again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, with his first attempt behind him, the results weren’t half-bad. Not exactly restaurant quality, but at least edible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The barbecue continued with laughter and lighthearted banter, until the plates were clean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the entrance, Kitazawa turned to the group. \"There’s something I need to tell you all. I’ll be leaving on a mission tomorrow. It might be a week or two before I’m back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?!\" Naruto’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That long?\" Ino frowned, clearly reluctant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata even took an involuntary step forward, her pale eyes trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa softened his tone. \"Even though I’m your teacher, I’m also a shinobi. Missions are unavoidable. Don’t worry—someone else will guide you while I’m gone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it Iruka-sensei?\" Shino asked quietly. He worried Iruka’s lack of Fire Style might hinder his kikaichū experiments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa shook his head with a smile. \"No. It’s Hatake Kakashi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kakashi-sensei?!\" Naruto practically bounced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know him?\" Sasuke asked, surprised at Naruto’s reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course! He’s Konoha’s Copy Ninja, a master of over a thousand jutsu!\" Naruto beamed. \"He even helped me develop my sexy jutsu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?!\" Sasuke stared, utterly dumbfounded.That ridiculous jutsu... connected to Kakashi?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa ignored the odd tangent. \"Sasuke, tomorrow you’ll introduce Kakashi to the others.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\" Sasuke nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba immediately perked up. \"Wait, Sasuke—you already know him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve been training with him these past two days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Training what?\" Naruto asked, eyes gleaming with curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s a secret.\" Sasuke gave him a cool glance. \"But if you don’t work harder, you’ll be eating my dust very soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected of my eternal rival!\" Naruto clenched his fists, full of energy. \"This is youth burning hot! I’m going straight to Gai-sensei for training!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sprinted off, leaving everyone stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke twitched his lips, tempted to yell after himdon’t overdo it!But he couldn’t deny it—Naruto’s relentless drive put heavy pressure on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m heading out too.\" Without lingering for a break, Sasuke waved and left for the Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, Kiba, Neji, Shikamaru, and the others said their goodbyes until only Hinata, Kabuto, Izumi, and Torune remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You three—meet me at the village gate at nine tomorrow,\" Kitazawa instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, sensei,\" they answered in unison before departing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That left only Hinata.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm? Still here?\" Kitazawa tilted his head at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"N-no...\" Hinata flinched slightly, lowering her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa chuckled, patting her hair gently. \"I’ll walk you home then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips curved faintly at the warmth of his hand. \"Mm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they walked, Kitazawa asked curiously, \"By the way, your gift... why’s it so heavy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a ninja blade,\" Hinata said softly, her pale eyes shining with quiet anticipation. \"I... hope sensei likes it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa blinked. \"A ninja blade?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled out the box and opened it. Inside lay a short, sheathed blade, more compact than a standard katana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drawing it, he infused it with chakra—and froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chakra flowed perfectly, without resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Impossible... unless it’s chakra metal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realization hit him. Chakra metal weapons cost a fortune—ten to twenty million ryō. Even with his current wealth, he’d never splurge on one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Hinata to gift him such a blade... there was no way she had done it without her clan head’s approval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So this is Hiashi’s doing. An investment, perhaps... trying to tie the Hyūga closer to me, or even Tsunade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa closed the blade carefully, then met Hinata’s eyes. \"Thank you. I like it very much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata’s face lit up in a radiant smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go, my dear little Hinata,\" Kitazawa teased, pinching her cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata froze, cheeks turning pink, before hurrying to keep up with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At her gate, Kitazawa stopped. \"See you next time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata slipped inside, but instinctively turned back. Kitazawa was already gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back already?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her father’s voice cut through the quiet. Hiashi stood in the courtyard, eyes on the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was pained by the extravagant gift—worth millions—but after today’s Jōnin meeting, he no longer regretted it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa was worth the investment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through him, the Hyūga might secure a bond with the future Hokage—something they couldn’t manage directly with Tsunade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>--------------------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Naruto : No System Shinobi’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Transmigrated to a Normal Shinobi - Check\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No System - Check\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realistic Progression - Check\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What else do you need. 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