Be Independent

While a small drama was happening in the Sarutobi clan, Izanami, the protagonist of all this, was in her own personal training ground meditating.

As a sage, Izanami also used to meditate a lot in the past. However, once she was able to harness the energy of nature through simple breathing, her meditation sessions significantly decreased.

But despite this, she sometimes still meditates. Apart from the nostalgia, she does this to enter her mindscape.

Izanami's mindscape is like a garden of sakura trees. It is very colorful and relaxing.

In this garden stood a huge ancient Japanese castle. Inside this castle, there were rows upon rows of books.

Yes, this huge castle is, in fact, a library. To be specific, this is one of Izanami's wishes.

In this huge library, there are numerous books that contain the knowledge of almost every fantasy world. And this library is also one of the reasons why Izanami managed to beat her two overpowered brothers.

Deep in the library, Izanami walked past the numerous bookshelves. Most of the books on these bookshelves are beginner-level ninjutsu. And in Izanami's view, beginner level symbolizes E to B rank ninjutsu.

After all, these ninjutsu don't need the person to understand nature transformation or how chakra works. They just need to memorize the hand seals and practice a little bit.

The real challenge begins when mastering A-rank and higher-rank ninjutsu. These ninjutsu require precise chakra control, nature transformation, and lastly, affinity. So in simpler terms, from A rank and above, ninjutsu requires the ninja to have a thorough comprehension of one's chakra nature and the ninjutsu itself.

This is why there are not many people who can master A-rank or higher ninjutsu. It's not that the village is stingy on their rewards; it's just that these ninjas who only know how to fight do not have enough theoretical knowledge to master the ninjutsu.

"Finally found it, " Izanami mumbled as she came across an old bookshelf that, unlike others, isn't completely packed with books.

Izanami had a nostalgic expression as she took one book out. On the cover there was a title that said, ' Top 1000 pranks for beginner kids of ninja clans.' And the author of this book is none other than Izanami Otsutsuki.

"I'm sure Naruto would be content with this book. " Izanami mumbled as she opened the book to read a few pages.

Inside, one could see step-by-step instructions with pictures describing how to set up the prank and many other instructions, like how to escape or how to cover up one's tracks.

If one really didn't know, they would seriously suspect this book is a ninja guidebook. That's why Izanami wanted to give this book to Naruto.

While the other book she gave Naruto has many pranks, it doesn't cover how to cover your tracks or what to do when caught.

Well, it was Izanami who usually advised him on these steps, but now that she is going away, she needs to find another person to give the necessary guidance.

But since no normal parent would give guidance to a kid on how to prank others, Izanami had no choice but to find a book for Naruto.

'Well, I just hope Naruto would actually read this,' Izanami thought internally as she decided to go back.

On her way, she also took some other interesting books that others may like.

Thinking of it now, it seems she may have to take some time off to rummage through these books to see if there are any books that could be of help to her in making a suitable successor.

She still wanted to retire after all.

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Naruto opened the door to the large mansion and shouted, " I'm back ".

He then turned back and said, "Come on in, guys. "

""'" Thanks for having us."""""

Shikamaru, Sasuke, Toji, Ino, and Sakura all spoke in unison as they entered the house. Originally it was just Sasuke who was going to come with Naruto. But then Sakura and Ino, the two love brains, also wanted to come with their Sasuke-kun. So after some arguing, everyone decided to accompany Naruto back.

"Oh, Naruto, you are back. Ah, it seems you brought in some of your friends too. " Shizune, who came back home with Tsunade for their lunch break, greeted everyone.

"Big sis Shizune is big sis Izanami at home, " Naruto asked.

"Lady Izanami is having a small discussion with Lady Tsunade and Master Tengen about their departure in the study. " Shizune replied.

"Oh, I see. " Naruto nodded his head in understanding. " Come on, guys, let's go meet big sis Izanami, " he said as he dragged Sasuke and Shikamaru, who was the closest to him, inside.

" But just now, big sis Shizune just said that… " Sakura was about to say something, but Ino, who was next to her, said,

"Don't worry about it. Naruto is always like this. And big sis Izanami usually places a privacy seal if the talk is really important. If it is that, then Naruto wouldn't be able to barge in no matter how much he tried, " Ino explained with a wry smile. She was very familiar with Naruto's habits by now.

" Is that so? " Sakura said with uncertainty. She was not familiar with Naruto since she had just recently joined this group. Well, she only has her eyes on Sasuke-kun, so she didn't really pay attention to any other boy.

While the kids were walking inside, they didn't notice Shizune keeping her gaze on them. No, more specifically, it was at Sakura.

Shizune knew about this girl. She was the one that Naruto said he had a crush on. Well, that is very bad. Izanami was so mad at this that she beat him for hours straight.

According to her, love at the age where they are barely 8 is wrong. A person's personality could change as they grow up, and they shouldn't think of love at least until they have a stable income. Especially ninjas.

The life of a ninja is very dangerous. So, unless someone is very confident of their survival, they shouldn't try to commit themselves to another.

So her advice is that they should at least graduate before Naruto expresses his love for someone. This advice is particularly relevant given his recent background.

Although Shizuen felt something was wrong, she also agreed with Izanami's decision. Now Naruto is the younger brother of Izanami. Many civilians, ninja clans, or even nobles would definitely try to curry favor with him.

And using the honeytrap method isn't out of the question. Especially those nobles whose bottom line is even worse than any ninja.

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