[{"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-384":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},1819471,2309,"Chapter 384 - 385 - Painting the Hokage Rock!!","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-384",384,"\u003Cp>March 13, Thursday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Genius Class’s final exams officially began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today was the theory exam, supervised by Iruka, so Kitazawa didn’t bother going to the Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nor did he spend the day training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he headed straight for the Forest of Death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some deliberation, Kitazawa had decided that a portion of the Forest of Death would serve as the battlefield for the team-based practical exam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forest itself was vast—far too large to use in its entirety—so he planned to cordon off a suitable section and reshape it into a proper arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, he intended to introduceartificial terrain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Konan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa stopped and gestured around. \"What do you think of this area?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The trees are much denser here,\" Konan observed after a careful scan. \"It’s ideal for ambushes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good,\" Kitazawa said thoughtfully. \"We’ll use this spot as the center. A one-kilometer radius—this will be the battlefield.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konan nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fly along the perimeter I marked and plant boundary flags,\" Kitazawa said, handing her a scroll. \"One every hundred meters should be enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konan accepted the scroll and left at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa continued forward alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A stream soon appeared before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He formed hand seals, widening the flow and splitting it into multiple tributaries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But water alone wasn’t enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later, Kitazawa reached the left side of the designated zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth Release: Earth Flow River!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground quaked as Earth Chakra surged. Mud softened, collapsed, and spread—quickly transforming the terrain into a wide, treacherous swamp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He moved on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth Release: Clay Descent from Heaven!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive clump of earth, plummeted from above, crashing down and piling into a ten-meter-tall hill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa paused, surveying his work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt less like battlefield construction and more like he was stacking terrain pieces in a game—one absurd feature after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he reached the right side of the zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trees erupted from the earth in explosive growth, intertwining with the existing forest until the area became almost oppressively dense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konan reappeared beside him. \"The boundary flags are all in place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good,\" Kitazawa said. After a moment’s thought, he added, \"Take me up into the air. I want an overhead view so I can draw a map.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konan stepped closer, wrapped an arm around him, and paper wings unfurled from her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a gentle lift, they rose into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of the height difference, the embrace naturally shifted—Konan ended up cradled in Kitazawa’s arms instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa glanced down at her calm, beautiful face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks,\" he said softly, then leaned in and kissed her cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konan’s heart skipped a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said nothing, maintaining her composure with admirable restraint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her reaction—or lack of one—only made her more tempting to tease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too obedient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chuckled quietly, enjoying the warmth of her body as his gaze drifted down to the sprawling Forest of Death below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strictly speaking, with his Byakugan, he didn’t need an aerial view at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this was far more comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa brushed his fingers through Konan’s hair and retrieved a summoning storage scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every ninja had basic drawing skills—sealing formulas demanded it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then there wasSuper Beast Imitation Drawing, a technique that required exceptional precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took out a pen and began sketching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he finished, his mouth twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...He really should have brought Yakumo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The map was functional—clear enough to understand—but painfully crude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hardly worthy of his status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, let’s head down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa rolled up the scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konan gently descended, setting them back on solid ground. She released him, stepped away, and dismissed her paper wings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa glanced up at the sky, then turned toward the Ninja Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Halfway there, he suddenly stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes drifted toward the distant Hokage Rock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mischievous idea had just taken shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Terrain plays a decisive role in team battles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s initial plan had been to distribute maps to every student.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that would strip away the uncertainty—and uncertainty was half the challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, his own drawing skills were... serviceable at best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he came up with a better idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acontest—one that would let the students earn time to personally scout the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Training and fun, rolled into one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the contest itself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>AHokage Rock graffiti competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto defacing the Hokage Rock was one of the most iconic moments in the original story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But thanks to Kitazawa’s butterfly effect, the current Naruto spent every spare moment training. No pranks. No mischief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recreating that classic scene wouldn’t hurt at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was also a very practical reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s grocery store still had plenty of it in stock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t opened shop in ages—this was the perfect excuse to clear out inventory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Current Mission: Graffiti the Hokage Rock together with Uzumaki Naruto.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mission Reward: Super Beast Imitation Drawing.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Accept?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large question mark practically hovered over Kitazawa’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...This could trigger a system mission?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, the reward was perfectly timed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Super Beast Imitation Drawing was exactly what he needed right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time he reached the Ninja Academy, the Genius Class’s theory exam was nearly over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa waited outside the classroom for a few minutes until the bell rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first student to rush out was Hinata.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Kitazawa hadn’t concealed his presence, she spotted him instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did it go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa smiled and gently patted her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It should be fine,\" Hinata replied modestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her theory scores were always stable—never once dropping out of the top ten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa nodded in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino and the others quickly gathered around as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The top eighteen from the last practical exam—stay,\" Kitazawa announced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone else is dismissed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Kitazawa-sensei!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The class immediately split. The selected eighteen returned to the classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-senpai,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iruka stepped forward. \"Should I stay too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need,\" Kitazawa replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll leave the papers to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iruka departed with the exam sheets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tomorrow is the team battle,\" Kitazawa said from the podium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The venue has been decided—the Forest of Death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Forest of Death?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That place is huge!\" Naruto groaned, scratching his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As a taijutsu guy, I hate hide-and-seek fights...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lee thrust a thumb into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Youth is about embracing every challenge!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shino adjusted his glasses, eyes gleaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Forest of Death, he might actually take first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For insects, the forest was home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji felt his own chances rise as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Towering trees blocked vision for most—but not for the Byakugan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with his bow in hand...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Byakugan plus long-range firepower meant limitless coverage, so long as Chakra held out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke remained expressionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forest or not—it made little difference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Sharingan, ambushes were unlikely to succeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This terrain suits you perfectly, Shikamaru,\" Chōji remarked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadows blanketed the forest floor—ideal conditions for the Nara Clan’s techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Definitely better than the training grounds,\" Shikamaru agreed lazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I’m doomed!\" Kiba wailed theatrically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is my moment!\" Tayuya said excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sound-based genjutsu in a dense forest meant invisible attacks with terrifying efficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a pure taijutsu user, the environment offered him no advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I like forests,\" Jūgo said softly, smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could hear animals—and the forest would be full of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I kept you here today for a little contest,\" Kitazawa cut through the chatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A contest?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto’s eyes lit up instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That sounds like the embodiment of youth!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of contest?\" Ino asked quickly, worried Naruto would hijack things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Hokage Rock graffiti contest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Graffiti... on the Hokage Rock?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anyone else had suggested it, she’d have assumed they wanted to be arrested on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hokage Rock was sacred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every shinobi dreamed of one day seeing their face carved there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone else would be detained before lifting a brush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll explain the rules when we get there,\" Kitazawa said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go eat lunch first, then meet me at the Hokage Rock. I’ll bring the paint.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Kitazawa-sensei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suppressing their confusion, the students dispersed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After eating and retrieving the paint, Kitazawa headed for the Hokage Rock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time he arrived, the Genius Class was already gathered at the base of the cliff, gazing up at the five massive stone faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto and the others called out the moment they spotted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For this graffiti contest,\" Kitazawa said without preamble, \"we’ll be targeting the faces of theThirdandFifth Hokage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hashirama, Tobirama, and Minato were already deceased—out of respect, their likenesses were off-limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Hiruzen and Tsunade?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they found out later, neither would truly mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before we begin, we’ll form teams,\" Kitazawa continued, pausing briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ll use the same squads as the upcoming team battles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Picking teammates now?\" Ino immediately caught on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naruto, you pick first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rock Lee!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto answered without the slightest hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naruto!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lee burst into tears on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can feel our blazing youth intertwining!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is youth!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto shouted, charging forward to hug him as they both began sobbing dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s mouth twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did they start crying in less than a second?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke and the others instinctively took a step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yakumo,\" Kitazawa said quickly, cutting in, \"your pick?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll choose Ino.\" Yakumo replied gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She got along with everyone—but she was closest to Ino.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With Yakumo on our team, first place is guaranteed!\" Ino pumped her fist excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a team battle,\" Sakura said, huffing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First place obviously belongs to Sasuke-kun and me—we have perfect chemistry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has to pick you first for that,\" Ino shot back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who else would Sasuke-kun pick? Sakura smiled confidently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll take Kimimaro.\" Sasuke said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakura froze on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke met her gaze, silently apologizing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was nothing if not pragmatic—Kimimaro’s strength gave him the best chance at first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Sakura was still available next round, he’d pick her then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hinata?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa asked with a faint, knowing smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shikamaru.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata answered after a brief pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew she couldn’t compete with Naruto or Sasuke in raw power—strategy would be her edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tenten.\" Neji said, meeting her hopeful eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\" Tenten cheered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll take Chōji.\" Shino adjusted his glasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed a sturdy, defensive teammate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As an Aburame, recon and control were his forte—and with the Jōryū Clan’s technique, his offense was no longer lacking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Round one complete. Round two begins.\" Kitazawa nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tayuya stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one had picked her in the first round?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What—did she look weak or something?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jūgo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto called without thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew taijutsu too—easy choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jūgo nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joining Naruto’s team meant a real shot at victory, though he’d hoped to stay with Kimimaro.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Karin.\" Yakumo chose after a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sealing techniques were invaluable in team fights—and they were friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sakura.\" Sasuke answered instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sasuke-kun!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakura rushed over, beaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn’t lost—he’d picked her second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll take Haku.\" Hinata said next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tayuya.\" Neji decided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our team needs control—your sound genjutsu fits.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m the last one picked?!\" Kiba gaped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All right—teams are set.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa clapped his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let the graffiti contest begin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba clenched his fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d prove himself by taking first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone turned their attention back to Kitazawa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Six teams, three rounds. Simple rules,\" he explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Paint the face, then wash it clean. Fastest total time wins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei,\" Tenten raised her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s the prize?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Scouting time.\" Kitazawa smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First place gets one full hour. Each rank below loses ten minutes—down to sixth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An uproar erupted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing the terrain was a massive advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An hour meant full reconnaissance; ten minutes barely let you skim one section.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, for those strong enough, terrain hardly mattered at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not head-to-head,\" Kitazawa added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fastest cumulative time wins. Naruto, Sasuke—you’re up first. Everyone else, line up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Team Youth—move out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto gave a thumbs-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the name of youth, victory is ours!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lee echoed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under their intense gazes, Jūgo hesitantly raised a thumb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Poor Jūgo,\" Tayuya snickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem—that’s team spirit,\" Tenten said, barely holding back laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji and the others simply shook their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One last rule,\" Kitazawa added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You may climb using Chakra—butno Ninjutsu allowed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aww...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakura deflated; she’d planned to rinse the rock with Water Release.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto felt the same—if Shadow Clones were allowed, he’d dominate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Begin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa placed identical buckets of paint on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto leapt upward with his bucket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke and the others followed close behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hokage Rock graffiti battle had officially begun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching it unfold, Kitazawa folded his arms—quietly admiring his own brilliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>--------------------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>AN: Check out my P@treon For +60 extra Chapters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank You For your Support!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[email protected]\u002Fnoviceauthor777\u003C\u002Fp>",2089,"2026-06-09T05:35:56.024Z",1,"novelbin.me","3378879ae1cdfd7b0a8d39c81d6d1c6be4d5f3a455b28044b5a5a004c800a1f2","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-287","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-286",444,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-cover.jpg"]