Chapter 4

Obito smirked, clearly enjoying my predicament.

Zetsu chimed in, his voice filled with excitement. "And don't forget, you'll have to do it without getting caught. Otherwise, we won't be able to trust you woo woo~" he added, a wicked grin spreading across his face.

I glanced at Lady Madara, hoping to find some leniency in her eyes. "Is there no other way? I mean, I understand you need to test my loyalty, but this seems incredibly risky," I pleaded.

Lady Madara's expression remained stoic, her eyes locked onto mine. "This is the task I have chosen for you. If you truly wish to join us, you must prove your worth," she stated firmly, her voice leaving no room for negotiation.

I weighed my options, knowing that refusing the task would likely result in dire consequences. "But I don't even know how to fight...."

"Hmph, you'll learn everything in Konoha now begon weakling, get out of my sight," She scoffed.

Before I could retort, I felt pain at the back of my head and I blacked out.

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I woke up groggily, my head throbbing with pain. As my vision slowly cleared, I found myself in a dimly lit room, surrounded by unfamiliar faces. Panic started to rise within me as I realized I had no idea where I was or how I had ended up here.

"Finally awake, huh?" a gruff voice broke the silence, and I turned to see a rugged-looking man leaning against the wall. His piercing gaze made me uneasy, and I instinctively took a step back.

"Who are you? Where am I?" I stammered.

The man let out a dry chuckle. "Relax, kid. You're in Konoha, the Village Hidden in the Leaves. As for me, the name's Hiruzen, and I am the current Hokage."

I blinked in confusion, trying to process the information. Konoha? The Village Hidden in the Leaves? Was I brought to Konoha by Zetsu??

"Wait, the Hokage? But why am I here? What happened to me?" I asked.

Hiruzen sighed, his expression softening slightly. "You were brought here by one of our shinobi. They found you unconscious and injured near the village outskirts. We're still trying to figure out what happened to you."

I rubbed my temples, trying to recall any memories of how I ended up in this situation. But everything was a blur, like fragments of a shattered mirror. "I... I don't remember anything.

As Hiruzen watched me, a thoughtful look crossed his face. "It seems like you've been through quite a lot," he mused. "But don't worry, we'll take care of you here in Konoha. You're safe now."

Before I could reply a tall, lean man with kind eyes came rushing into the room. His dark hair is neatly styled in a short, spiky cut, and a pair of square-rimmed glasses that add an intellectual flair to his overall appearance. His outfit consists of a simple navy-blue kimono-style shirt with a high collar and matching pants, cinched at the waist by a white obi belt. On his feet, he wears traditional tabi socks and black sandals.

"Lord Hokage!!!" The man exclaimed, "Naruto is graffiting the Mountainside images of all the heroes of our village, your honored forebears!! In paint again!!"

Hiruzen turned his attention to the man sighing. "Hmf..."

"Ah, Naruto, always causing trouble," Hiruzen muttered under his breath. "Iruka, do you mind dealing with Naruto? I have a guest with me," Hiruzen says as he motions towards me.

Iruka nodded, his expression filled with a mix of annoyance and fondness. "Of course, Hokage-sama. I'll go and talk some sense into Naruto," he replied, before turning to me with a warm smile. "Welcome to Konoha. My name is Iruka Umino, and I'm a teacher at the Ninja Academy. If you have any questions or need anything, don't hesitate to ask."

I returned his smile gratefully, feeling a sense of relief wash over me. "Thank you, Iruka-sensei. I appreciate your help."

As Iruka left the room, Hiruzen motioned for me to take a seat on the nearby couch. "Now, let's get you settled in. I'm sure you'll have plenty of questions, and I'll do my best to answer them."

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That was so stressful, everything is so weird. First getting cought and brought to Lady Madara by Zetsu, then get sent on a mission by Lady Madara to infiltrate Konoha for some reason and now I just finished talking with the Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi the coward and so called "Strongest Hokage" nonsense.

I'm glad he said I could stay and join the ninja academy if I want, but I'm probably being surrounded by anbu watching me as I explore the halls. As I wandered off, my mind couldn't help but replay the events of the past few days. The encounter with Zetsu had been terrifying, his grip on me so tight that I thought my bones would snap. And then being presented to Lady Madara herself, her piercing gaze making me feel like a mere insect. It was all so overwhelming.

But nothing compared to the mission she had assigned me—infiltrating Konoha. What could Lady Madara possibly want with the Hidden Leaf Village? And why choose me for such a dangerous task? Thoughts swirled in my mind as I tried to make sense of it all. He said I can attend a class just to get a feel for what to expect if I do decide to join.

I arrived at the classroom the hokage talked about and before I knocked on the door I heard shouting, and it sounded like Izuka sensei, "IDIOT!!!! This isn't the time to cause trouble!!!" Izuka shouted. I cautiously pushed the door open to find a chaotic scene inside. Izuka-sensei, with his neat hair and intense gaze, was towering over a young blond haired boy who seemed to be tied up. The other students in the class watched smirking, not daring to intervene.

"Tomorrow is the Shinobi Academy's graduation exam and you've failed it the last two times!!!" Izuka-sensei shouted, his voice echoing through the room. "Take this seriously Naruto!!!!"

Naruto's eyes are darting around the room as if he didn't care. "Whatever...." he mumbled. 

"You!!!" Izuka's face turned red out of anger as he clenched his fists tightly. "You think this is a joke? This is your last chance, Naruto! If you don't pass this time, you'll never become a shinobi!" Naruto smirked, his blue eyes sparkling. "I don't need your stupid exams to prove myself, sensei. I'll become Hokage on my own terms!"