[{"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-9":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},1819066,2309,"Chapter 9 - 09","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-9",9,"\u003Cp>\"Naruto.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen Sarutobi’s voice was gentle as he asked, \"Today was your first day at the academy. How was it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Awesome!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uzumaki Naruto beamed, practically bouncing where he stood. \"Especially Kitazawa-sensei—he’s super, extra awesome!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved the bag of snacks in his hand, showing them off like trophies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you buy those yourself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen’s eyes twinkled as he watched Naruto’s excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nope! Kitazawa-sensei gave them to me as a reward!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto tore open the bag and gasped as he peeked inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was packed with more treats than he’d imagined: lollipops, chocolates, sandwich cookies, fries, and even a few rare candies he’d never tried before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen peered at the colorful stash and nodded approvingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Kitazawa... that’s a good teacher right there. Reliable.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recalled how Kitazawa had stepped in to help Naruto several times that day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Perhaps the Outstanding Teacher award will go to him again this year. Favoritism or not... I’m the Hokage. Who’d dare object?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here, Grandpa Hokage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto held out a lollipop with a bright grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m a little too old for sweets these days,\" Hiruzen chuckled, gently patting Naruto’s spiky head. \"You enjoy it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto hesitated, glancing between the lollipop and Hiruzen, then tucked it back into the bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... Besides your teacher, how are your classmates?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen opened the door, guiding Naruto into the cozy living room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you make any friends?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think Choji, Shikamaru, Kiba, and Ino are all pretty nice to me,\" Naruto said, scratching the back of his head. \"But... I’m not sure if that makes us friends yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you’re not friends now, you will be soon enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen’s voice was calm and certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t surprised at Naruto’s choices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the kids Naruto mentioned came from ninja clans—and each family either owed gratitude to or had once fought alongside Minato Namikaze and Kushina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they knew the truth hidden behind the village’s whispers of \"monster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s great!\" Naruto shouted, practically vibrating with joy. \"I, Uzumaki Naruto, am finally gonna have friends!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A twinge of guilt flickered across Hiruzen’s weathered face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The life Naruto had endured so far... no child should have carried such a burden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But... it was a sacrifice forced upon them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki was Konoha’s greatest secret weapon—and there was no room for mistakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandpa Hokage...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After settling on the couch, Naruto took a bite of a sandwich cookie, then suddenly looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know anything about the Fourth Hokage?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen’s eyes sharpened slightly, studying him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you asking about the Fourth all of a sudden?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s like this—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto leaned forward, explaining earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei told me that if I want everyone’s approval, I should learn from the Hokage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen chuckled, a playful glimmer in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then why not start by asking me? Plenty of people consider me the strongest Hokage, you know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m planning to learn fromallfour Hokage!\" Naruto announced proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That way, I’ll definitely surpass every Hokage who came before me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flashed a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandpa Hokage... am I not super smart?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, Hiruzen stared at him, taken aback—then he burst into warm, rumbling laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s so funny?\" Naruto asked, scowling. \"Is there something wrong with my idea?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen stroked his beard, eyes twinkling with affection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you truly could combine the strengths of all four Hokage, you really would surpass them all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s awesome!\" Naruto exclaimed, fist pumping the air, eyes blazing with determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen simply smiled, saying nothing further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Combine the power of all four Hokage...? Even I couldn’t manage that. And the chances of any shinobi ever doing so... are close to none.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn’t have the heart to extinguish the light in Naruto’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not when the boy was finally beginning to dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Fourth Hokage’s name was Minato Namikaze.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen Sarutobi’s expression softened with nostalgia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He was nearly flawless—a man of gentle manners and quiet elegance, yet also incredibly powerful. People called him the Yellow Flash.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why was he called that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uzumaki Naruto tilted his head, curiosity sparking in his bright blue eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because, like you, he had golden hair,\" Hiruzen explained, his voice growing distant as memories tugged at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And he was the fastest shinobi the Ninja World had ever seen. When he moved, it was like a flash of yellow light.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How fast?\" Naruto pressed, practically bouncing in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen considered for a moment, then chuckled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Faster than the eye could see. Most enemies died before they even realized they’ve been attacked.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So cool!\" Naruto gasped, fists clenched in excitement. \"I wanna be a ninja that fast too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s always a chance,\" Hiruzen said with a reassuring smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto was about to reply, but then his face turned thoughtful, a crease forming between his brows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\" Hiruzen asked gently. \"Ask me anything you want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he was so powerful... how did he die?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto’s question was soft but pierced like a blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen’s smile vanished in an instant, replaced by a shadow that passed over his features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his mind, he was dragged back to that terrible, chaotic night—the night of the Nine-Tails’ attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry to keep you waiting, Hinata.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the other students had left, Kitazawa approached Hyuga Hinata, who was lingering near the classroom door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t wait long...\" Hinata murmured, her voice barely louder than a whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa held out two bags of snacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-I already have one,\" Hinata protested quickly, shaking her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One bag definitely isn’t enough,\" Kitazawa insisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t help remembering the time, in the original timeline, when Hinata had eaten forty-six bowls of ramen in one sitting during an eating contest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s enough for me,\" Hinata said, her cheeks blooming pink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nope—it’s not enough foryou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa placed the bags firmly in her hands. \"Don’t be shy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Th-thank you... Kitazawa-sensei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata clutched the snacks to her chest and peeked up at him, eyelashes trembling like a nervous white rabbit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, back to business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa gently patted her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve found those three boys who gave you trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata’s shoulders flinched, and fear flickered in her pale eyes as memories surged back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hinata.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s voice turned firm yet kind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve arranged for them to meet us after school tomorrow. I’ll help you give them a lesson they won’t forget.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata met his warm, unwavering gaze—and slowly, her anxious heart calmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"O-okay,\" she whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See you tomorrow.\" Kitazawa gave a final nod and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goodbye... Kitazawa-sensei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata watched him go, an unexpected flutter of reluctance blooming in her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hugged the snack bags close as she left the school grounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking a few steps, she glanced back over her shoulder and found Kitazawa still standing there, as though waiting for someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata quickly looked away, eyes falling on the colorful bags in her arms. A small, shy smile curled across her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Hinata.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice sliced through the silence, startling her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Hyuga youth appeared before her, his pale eyes focused intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kō.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata straightened immediately, smoothing away her smile and assuming the composed demeanor drilled into her by Hiashi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a member of the Hyuga Main Family, she was always accompanied by Branch Family guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments after Hinata disappeared down the path, another figure finally emerged into Kitazawa’s line of sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only after becoming a teacher myself did I realize how incredible you are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurenai Yuhi approached him, letting out a quiet sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, this is my personal treasure trove of experience.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa grinned and handed her a scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Consider it a sensei’s secret weapon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>--------------------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To keep the Chapters coming - Support with POWER STONES.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Every 50 power stones - 1 BONUS Chapter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>AN: Check out my P@treon For extra Chapters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank You For your Support!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[email protected]\u002Fnoviceauthor777\u003C\u002Fp>",1291,"2026-06-09T05:35:55.746Z",1,"novelbin.me","8f44059ff6e4138a93b756e15cc38f5894f564f64a8b3023b50286b8e38900d8","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-10","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-8",444,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-cover.jpg"]