Naruto: Drinking Makes You Stronger

Host: Leo

Physique: Elite Jonin Level

Chakra: Elite Jonin Level

Swordsmanship Comprehension: Swordsmaster Realm

Special: Shura Sword Intent, Armament Haki(Proficient), Conqueror's Haki(Beginner), Observation Haki (Proficient)

Swordsmanship: Dark Sky Demon God

Comprehensive Strength: Kage

(Note: In drunken state, a special bonus applies.)

The property panel was quite different from before Leo took the Chūnin exam.

While in a drunken rage, Leo had received critical rewards.

Even though his victims were ninjas, he was still generously rewarded with attribute points.

His physique and chakra had increased to upper levels.

Kisam Hoshigake had played a significant role in this.

The strike that cut Kisame had earned Leo a considerable amount of physique and chakra attribute rewards.

Leo now understood the rules of the system's reward system.

When drunk and hacking away, the rewards reflected the characteristics of the person hacked.

For instance, Kisame had a monstrous physique and chakra, so Leo received a lot of chakra and physique points for cutting him down.

However, no matter who Leo cut, he would always randomly receive points for his Swordsmanship comprehension.

This time's harvest had propelled Leo into the realm of a Swordmaster, significantly boosting his strength.

The swordsmanship he had gained from slashing Orochimaru—the Dark Sky Demon God—was the result of a profound sword technique gained after ten kills, amplified by a critical reward.

The Dark Sky Demon God, upon releasing the sword intent, could swallow the light from a space.

The stronger the Swordsmanship comprehension, the broader the effect.

The swallowed light would then gather to form a devastating slash!

This technique had no upper limit!

In theory, if Leo's Swordsmanship comprehension were strong enough, he could even swallow the world's light!

It was hard to imagine the kind of slash that could result from such power!

Leo was extremely satisfied with this swordsmanship.

Regardless of his current strength, which was still only at the top elite Jonin level, using this swordsmanship allowed him to shatter the limits of a regular Shinobi and touch the realm of "Kage."

Moreover, the tri-color domineering rewards were also crucial.

Armament Haki greatly enhanced the power of Leo's slashes.

As for Observation Haki, Leo had previously been a little concerned, as the chances of receiving points for this ability were extremely low!

It was generally believed that to get this attribute, one had to cut someone with sensory abilities.

Fortunately, he had almost cut Orochimaru, causing violent mental fluctuations in the third Hokage and Jiraiya, who had been observing through a crystal ball.

This likely triggered the Observation Haki, bringing it to a proficient level!

This was the same level as a lieutenant admiral in the Navy Headquarters!

At this level, the ability to perceive had already surpassed that of the Sharingan's three-tomoe form!

Knowing the plot, Leo was aware that the Third Great Ninja War would soon begin.

Konoha would eventually face the other four hidden villages.

Even if the Third Hokage didn't specifically request him on the battlefield, Leo would volunteer himself.

This was a prime opportunity to kill someone!

A wealth of attribute points awaited him.

Moreover, Leo had yet to taste the wine from other hidden villages.

"I heard the wine from Sunagakure is particularly strong?"

Leo licked his lips, already eager for the upcoming war. He planned to apply to be on the battlefield in the Land of the Wind!

Once there, his Observation Haki would be invaluable.

"And there's the fine wine back at the village... The Chūnin Exams truly are a beneficial event. They really should be held more often."

Leo sighed, sipping another cold drink, and relaxed as he narrowed his eyes in contentment.

Meanwhile, in the Hokage Building, Konoha, a secret meeting room.

Achoo!

Sarutobi Hiruzen sneezed while seated at the head of the table.

"Hokage-sama, are you alright?"

One of the jonin asked, concerned.

"It's nothing, just a little cold."

Sarutobi Hiruzen waved his hand, seemingly unsettled by a vague premonition he'd just experienced.

"Everyone, I believe you all know the purpose of this meeting."

Sarutobi Hiruzen scanned the room, his gaze lingering for a moment.

Jiraiya, Orochimaru, Minato, and others—his trusted confidants—were all present.

"It's about Leo ."

At the mention of Leo's name, Orochimaru, sitting beside Sarutobi, visibly twitched. He had suffered a significant loss at Leo's hands recently.

Though he hadn't been injured, his pride had taken a blow!

As Konoha's second-in-command, he had nearly been cut down by a man who had just graduated from the Ninja Academy!

Had it not been for the bottle of wine the old man had asked him to bring, things might have ended very differently.

"Orochimaru, why don't you provide a more detailed introduction?" Sarutobi Hiruzen said, his eyes twinkling with a hint of amusement as he noticed the discomfort on his disciple's face.

It was rare for Orochimaru to suffer such a blow, and Sarutobi couldn't help but take some satisfaction in it.

However, Sarutobi Hiruzen himself wasn't exactly pleased with Leo either, and his expression darkened.

"Everyone, let's watch a few videos first."

Orochimaru stood up, his voice hoarse but composed as he addressed the group.

"Boom!"

The deafening sound of a massive explosion echoed, shaking the very earth as violent slashes tore the ground apart!

Fragments of earth and the remnants of a giant tree danced in the air.

As everyone watched the image on the screen, despite having seen it before, the shock was still palpable.

Orochimaru also watched intently, but suddenly, his face darkened.

The footage displayed the fight between him and Leo.

At this, Jiraiya exaggerated his expression, intentionally adding fuel to the fire.

"Damn you, Jiraiya!" Orochimaru hissed, glaring at his old comrade.

This fool was enjoying his discomfort!

But when the camera zoomed in on Orochimaru's expression, he couldn't hold back any longer.

"Master Hiruzen, did you record this video?" Orochimaru's face grew dark and ominous as he fixed an unblinking stare at Sarutobi.

"Cough, cough, I didn't record it," Sarutobi Hiruzen replied smoothly, though the smile tugging at the corner of his mouth betrayed him.

"..."

Could you at least hide the smugness on your face before denying it?

Orochimaru's lips twitched in frustration. This teacher of his never let go of a chance to get back at him.

It had been just a small favor—he had given Leo the wine and tested him a bit—but now, this?

Fortunately, the video soon shifted, and the next sequence was more normal.

Orochimaru's expression gradually relaxed.

"Boom!!"

Finally, the screen showed a nearly 100-meter-long slash, smashing through three layers of Rashomon, sending shockwaves through the room!

"Everyone, let's discuss it. Minato, you go first."

Sarutobi Hiruzen turned his gaze toward Minato, satisfaction gleaming in his eyes. His disciple had become a true pillar of Konoha.

"Lord Third, his destructive power may be comparable to that of a tailed beast," Minato said, still visibly shaken.

During the second exam, he hadn't witnessed this scene because of some urgent tasks.

He knew he couldn't achieve that level of destruction himself.

This was beyond the capabilities of an average ninja. It was on par with the war machines, like the tailed beasts!

Minato couldn't help but feel a sense of frustration when he thought about Leo's potential.

"What an incredible genius."

"Yes, Konoha is fortunate to have him."

...

Many of the jonin present were also discussing Leo's performance.

In fact, his power reminded them of someone they all knew well.

"Konoha's White Fang," Hagi Shumao.

However, Leo's swordsmanship is an entirely different style compared to Hattori Sakumo's.

Sakumo Hagi's swordsmanship is grounded in local destructive power, which is far more formidable. As a result, countless masters have been slain by Sakumo's technique.

On the other hand, Leo's style is more revealing, with a terrifying destructive power. The coverage of his attacks rivals that of an S-rank forbidden technique, and even matches the legendary Tailed Beast Bomb!

Everyone present was among Konoha's top ninjas, many of whom had fought in the Second Ninja World War. Their knowledge was undeniably top-tier. However, none of them had ever encountered such exaggerated swordsmanship.

What was even more shocking was that Leo, a student who had just graduated from the Ninja Academy, was the one wielding it!

To make matters even more astounding, Leo had no swordsmanship instructor. Everything he knew was self-taught!

This revelation left many in the room feeling as though they had wasted the first half of their lives.

"Orochimaru has more critical information to share," Sarutobi Hiruzen motioned toward Orochimaru.

"Regarding Leo, his strength is... quite peculiar," Orochimaru began, standing up with a gravelly voice. "In other words, Leo's power is likely tied to his emotions—or rather, to his emotions after drinking."

Orochimaru quickly explained his findings.

Hearing this, Jiraiya, who had once faced Hanzo in battle, couldn't help but look uneasy. That fateful battle, which had earned them the title "The Three Ninjas" from Hanzo, had been nothing short of a disastrous defeat. Hanzo had truly pushed them to their limits back then.

However, considering that Orochimaru was now almost as strong as Hanzo once was, it seemed that Leo was no ordinary ninja.

The others exchanged uneasy glances. According to Orochimaru, could drinking alcohol actually make someone stronger?

"I will verify these details," Sarutobi Hiruzen said, summarizing the situation, "but based on Orochimaru's findings and my own observations when I encountered Leo at the entrance of the Death Forest, I can largely confirm it."

"If Leo becomes drunk and enraged, his strength appears to experience a terrifying surge!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen's voice grew serious.

In short, whatever you do, do not anger Leo—especially after he's had a drink!

"Jiraiya, Leo will be under your guidance."

Sarutobi Hiruzen turned his gaze toward Jiraiya, who had been making exaggerated expressions toward Orochimaru. His face darkened.

How had Jiraiya ended up with such a mischievous comparison?

"Me?!" Jiraiya froze, pointing to himself in disbelief.

"Yes, you!" Sarutobi Hiruzen said, his tone firm. "You need to teach Leo and help him become an outstanding ninja!"

Jiraiya's expression was one of shock. He clearly didn't know how to handle the situation.

"Why not Orochimaru?" Jiraiya retorted, gesturing toward the snake-eyed man. "He doesn't even know how to use swordsmanship!"

Besides, thinking back to the time when he had gone to buy wine and ended up poisoned by Leo, Jiraiya couldn't help but feel disgruntled.

"Shut up! It's you, not him! No nonsense!" Sarutobi Hiruzen snapped, his expression darkening.

Orochimaru had clearly refused to train Leo, citing his precious research materials and the risk of Leo destroying them while drunk. As for Jiraiya, despite not being a swordsmanship expert, his ability to train others—like with Minato—was well-established.

Jiraiya's lack of expertise in ninjutsu or swordsmanship wasn't a problem. After all, Minato had mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique without Jiraiya's help.

Orochimaru glanced at Jiraiya with a smirk, his snake-like pupils narrowing in amusement.

Sarutobi Hiruzen had hoped Orochimaru would take on the responsibility, but Orochimaru had refused. Now, it was up to Jiraiya.

"The meeting is over!" Sarutobi Hiruzen declared, giving Jiraiya one last stern look before turning and leaving the room.

"Teacher Jiraiya, it seems I'll be getting a junior brother," Minato said sympathetically, walking up to Jiraiya.

"A junior brother?" Jiraiya asked, his expression a mix of disbelief and resignation.