Demon Contract?

"Too slow."

"If that's all you've got, don't even try to provoke me. Weak people should have the self-awareness of being weak."

A soft voice echoed in her ears. Ino's pupils shrank, her face filled with shock, and fear surged in her heart. She turned as fast as she could, only to be met with Naruto's sarcastic and mocking expression. Her fingers curled unconsciously.

At first, I thought that even if Naruto was strong, I could still fight him. But I never expected him to reach this level.

So why has he always been so annoying?

Before Ino could retreat to a safe distance to process everything, she saw Naruto swiftly raise his hand. Panicking, she hurriedly shouted, "Wait!"

"There's nothing to wait for. Just come to my house tonight and stay there until you apologize to me."

"Secret Taijutsu of Konoha!"

"Hand Blade."

A sharp pain and numbness spread across the back of her pale neck. Her consciousness gradually faded, her eyes closed, and her blonde hair fluttered in the wind as her body collapsed straight to the ground.

At the last moment, Naruto took half a step back.

Thud!

Watching the beautiful girl lying unconscious on the ground, Naruto hesitated for a moment about what to do with her. But then he remembered the ANBU always watching over him and decided to just leave her there.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the first choice. Reward (Thirty-Six Binding Techniques) has been distributed.]

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the second choice. Reward (1% Control over the Nine-Tails) has been distributed.]

As knowledge of various binding techniques flooded his mind, Naruto sighed in relief and continued walking toward the Ninja Academy.

Who would have thought there would be so many rewards and useful items? Of course, I'll take everything I can—just in case I need them in the future.

As for Ino, who lay unconscious on the street, Naruto didn't care what would happen to her. After all, the ANBU monitored him every day, and they weren't just there for show. They would definitely come to rescue the only daughter of the Yamanaka Clan.

As Naruto expected, shortly after he left, an ANBU with purple hair and a mask jumped down from a tree, picked up Ino, and gently laid her on a bench by the roadside.

She just fainted. She'll wake up naturally after resting for a while.

"He's really rough, even to a girl."

"Their conversation earlier sounded pretty close, didn't it? They said they were together last night."

"Do they have that kind of relationship?"

"Really? Hitting your own girlfriend is definitely not a good thing."

"Poor Miss Yamanaka~!"

Hearing the gossip from passersby, the purple-haired ANBU didn't understand why these people were so good at making assumptions. But it wasn't his concern. Others could think whatever they wanted—it had nothing to do with him.

After receiving the graduation form from the Academy, Naruto found a photo studio to take a picture and then brought it to the Hokage Office to submit it to the Third Hokage.

While there, he happened to run into the Third Hokage's grandson, Konohamaru, who was challenging his grandfather.

What a coincidence. Konohamaru wouldn't have come if I weren't here. Yet somehow, he always appears at the same time as me. It's almost as if he was deliberately sent here.

Naruto didn't know if the Third Hokage was secretly pulling the strings or if it was just a coincidence. But he was too lazy to deal with the kid, so he left without paying attention to the interaction between the grandfather and grandson.

There were still a few days of vacation left before the genin classes officially began. Aside from practicing the newly learned binding techniques, Naruto spent his time wandering the village, looking for more opportunities from his selection system.

Unfortunately, the system seemed to be "sulking" and refused to generate any new choices, leaving Naruto a little frustrated.

April was a season of tranquility, with clear skies and peaceful days.

On the last day of vacation, Naruto felt extremely exhausted for no apparent reason. After spending the whole day walking around, he returned to his apartment, collapsed onto the sofa, and closed his eyes.

[Upgrade 1%... 13%]

Tick-tock!

Tick-tock!

When Naruto opened his eyes again, he found himself standing in front of a massive iron cage.

"Long time no see," he greeted casually, looking at the Nine-Tails, who was still bound in an uncomfortable position.

"Hey~"

The Nine-Tails wanted to let out a deafening roar, but with his mouth restrained, all that came out was a low growl.

For a creature that had lived for thousands of years… even when he was controlled by Uchiha Madara, he had never felt such suffering.

But now? He couldn't even move his body. These chains were truly infuriating!

"Kid, release this seal immediately, or I'll tear you apart once I get out!"

"Hahaha, you can't even break the seal, yet you still dare to threaten me? You're really funny."

Blessed by two seals, Naruto laughed at the Nine-Tails without a hint of fear.

Fury burned in the Nine-Tails' eyes. He wanted nothing more than to break free and shred this brat to pieces, but no matter how much chakra he poured into it, the chains wouldn't budge.

Lately, the Nine-Tails felt like he was losing his mind.

In the past, even though he was trapped inside Naruto's body, he still had enough space to move around. But now? He was completely locked in a painful position.

"Hey, you pathetic insect! What the hell are these iron chains? Release me at once!"

"Yeah, yeah. The pathetic insect has captured the mighty fox. With all that chakra, you're even more pitiful than an insect," Naruto mocked.

The Nine-Tails' anger flared even more. His eyes burned with deep hatred. "I will tear you apart!"

Naruto yawned lazily. "You've said that so many times. But in reality, you can't do anything."

He was too lazy to deal with the Nine-Tails' rage and was about to leave his subconscious.

But at that moment, something he had been waiting for finally happened—the selection system reappeared.

It turned out that during its absence, the system had been silently upgraded.

[Ding! Life Selection System Upgrade Complete.]

[The reward system has been updated. Rewards now include the world's currency and various special items. The host can now preview item functions before making a choice, helping him make more precise decisions about his future!]

[Passive selection triggered!]

[The Nine-Tails resents you for keeping him restrained in a painful state and has spoken harshly to you. Your available choices are...]

[Option 1: Show kindness – Agree to release him and try to win him over with love and compassion. Reward: 46% Control over the Nine-Tails' Chakra.]

[Option 2: A rational approach – Persuade him to sign a contract and become your servant. Reward: Demon Contract x1.]

[Option 3: Reckless action – A fiery red fox looks quite nice. So, tighten the restraints even more. Reward: 100,000 Ryo in cash.]

[Option 4: Cruel and ruthless – No need for negotiations. Kill him completely. Reward: 50% of the Nine-Tails' Chakra.]

Demon Contract?

Naruto recalled something. He had seen this item before. Curious, he used the system's new function to check its description.