Naruto Dream Fulfillment Master

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The group of four walked along the wide streets of Konoha Village, heading towards the registration point for the Chunin Exams.

Konoha was much more lively than usual today, with crowds thronging the streets.

Naruto looked around and saw that colorful flags and banners had already been hung on both sides of the street, with words such as "Welcome guests from all villages for the Chunin Selection Exams" written on them.

The once familiar village is now flooded with many ninjas and merchants from outside.

Genin from various villages walked along the road in groups of three or five. Some wore headbands from Sunagakure, while others were from Kirigakure, Iwagakure, Kumogakure, and even ninjas from various small villages could be seen.

Along the roadside, many volunteers from Konoha Village were maintaining order, and occasionally two or three Uchiha clan members from the Konoha Police Department could be seen patrolling, their expressions particularly serious.

Sasuke glanced at the various out-of-town ninjas on the street, his handsome brows furrowing in displeasure: "Tch, so many out-of-towners have suddenly appeared; the security department is overwhelmed. My brother-in-law has been so busy with this these past few days that he hasn't had time for me..."

Since ninjas from other villages began arriving in Konoha, the Uchiha clan's security department, responsible for maintaining order, has faced increased pressure.

These past few days, Itachi has been leading his clansmen in working overtime to maintain order in the village.

In the dream, Sasuke, as the younger brother, naturally felt sorry for his older brother, but he couldn't help but feel a little dissatisfied.

“There are so many people and so many eyes during the Chunin Exams, it must have been really tough for the senior members of the Security Department,” Sakura comforted them. “Sasuke’s brother is working so hard for the safety of the village and everyone. Once this is over, I’m sure he’ll have time to guide your training.”

As the four chatted and laughed, they unknowingly passed through several streets and gradually arrived near the Chunin Exams registration area.

The surrounding pedestrians were more numerous, and one could faintly hear many unfamiliar accents conversing.

Just then, Naruto caught a glimpse of a familiar figure not far ahead out of the corner of his eye.

He was a young ninja who was about twenty years old.

What surprised Naruto even more was that there was a middle-aged man on each side of the young man, and the three of them were chatting as they strolled through the street stalls, looking quite intimate.

"That's... Iruka-sensei?!"

Naruto almost doubted his eyes. He rubbed them and looked again. Sure enough, the young man with the scar on his nose was Iruka-sensei.

However, he was accompanied by a middle-aged couple.

The middle-aged man had a square face and his features bore a slight resemblance to Iruka, while the middle-aged woman had a kind face and a loving smile.

The three walked side by side, looking just like a family.

Naruto was surprised to see Iruka-sensei in his dream, and immediately waved excitedly and shouted, "Iruka-sensei!"

[Ding! Naruto's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +500!]

in the audience.

"Hey! It's Iruka-sensei!"

Sakura opened her eyes wide and pointed at the screen.

[Ding! Sakura Haruno's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +100!]

Kakashi rested his chin on his hand, seemingly lost in thought.

The last time Hinata came, she immediately appeared in my dream.

Iruka came to the audience this time, and Iruka immediately appeared in my dream...

There's more to this than meets the eye.

Iruka was completely stunned, his eyes welling up with tears of emotion.

Because in that huge screen of light, there were two figures accompanying "himself," chatting and laughing as they strolled through the streets of Konoha.

On the screen, Iruka's face was beaming with a relaxed and satisfied smile, looking incredibly happy.

Those are... my parents?!

Iruka's breath hitched, his eyes widened as he stared intently at the middle-aged couple on the screen, frozen in place, too excited to speak.

[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Iruka Umino have been detected! Emotional value +1000!]

After a long pause, he said, his voice trembling slightly, "Kakashi-senpai, what's going on? The people on the screen... the people appearing on the screen, are they really... my parents?!"

Kakashi immediately gave a brief explanation of what had happened.

“Naruto is currently experiencing a special dream,” Kakashi said solemnly. “In the dream, the Nine-Tails’ rampage was successfully stopped by the Fourth Hokage.”

"W-what?!" Iruka was stunned.

Kakashi nodded: "Because there was no Nine-Tails attack, many things were changed... For example, your parents did not sacrifice themselves in the dream."

Upon hearing this, Iruka felt a buzzing in his mind, and his mind went completely blank.

He stared blankly at the image of himself surrounded by his parents on the screen, his nose suddenly stinging, and tears welled up in his eyes uncontrollably.

Over the years, he has dreamt countless times of his parents still being alive, but each time he opens his eyes, all he is greeted by are faded old photographs...

Now, that scene, which had long been a distant dream, has actually appeared right before his eyes!

Iruka covered his mouth tightly, afraid of crying out loud.

His shoulders trembled slightly, and through teary eyes he murmured, "Dad... Mom..."

[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Iruka Umino have been detected! Emotional value +500!]

Sakura watched from the side, her nose tingling, and she couldn't help but tear up.

Sasuke's heartstrings were gently plucked as he watched Iruka break down in tears, and a hint of sadness flashed in his eyes.

Sasuke couldn't help but recall the images of his parents' voices and smiles. He slowly clenched his fists, and although he tried to remain calm, waves of sorrow welled up inside him.

As someone who had also lost a loved one, how could he not understand the turmoil in Iruka's heart at this moment?

[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Uchiha Sasuke have been detected! Emotional value +300!]

However, after a moment, Sasuke raised his head slightly, a sense of relief rising in his heart.

At least... he still has a chance to enter that dream and reunite with his parents.

Chapter 62: With the Fourth Hokage present, no one dared to cause trouble.

Meanwhile, the scene on the light screen continued...

Colorful banners and flags for the Chunin Selection Exams were hung along the wide streets of Konoha, and villagers and ninjas thronged the streets, creating a lively atmosphere.

Iruka was walking and chatting with his parents.

At that moment, Naruto stood not far away, looking at the three long-lost figures with a face full of surprise.

"Iruka-sensei!"

Naruto was both surprised and delighted, and ran towards the other person.

Compared to Naruto's enthusiasm, Iruka seemed quite surprised.

He was taken aback at first, then looked at the blond, blue-eyed boy in front of him with some unease.

This is the Hokage's son!

He rarely had any chance to interact with them, let alone have them recognize him.

For a moment, Iruka felt flattered and his expression became somewhat reserved.

He was somewhat incredulous that the "son of the Hokage" had actually greeted him.

"Uh... Young Master Naruto, hello." Iruka stammered as he and his parents stepped forward and awkwardly greeted Naruto.

When Naruto saw Iruka actually appear in front of him and heard him call him "Young Master," he was overwhelmed with emotions and was so excited that he didn't know what to say.

His face flushed red as he scratched his head: "Teacher Iruka, it really is you! Thank you, I..."

Before he could finish speaking, Kakashi came over with a smile and said, "Long time no see, Iruka."

"Kakashi-senpai!"

Iruka quickly relaxed his reserved expression and bowed respectfully to Kakashi.

Iruka's parents, who clearly knew Kakashi, smiled and nodded in greeting, "The Hatake family brat has grown so much!"

Kakashi was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, then scratched his silver hair with a rather helpless expression: "Long time no see, seniors."

The group exchanged smiles, and the atmosphere immediately lightened.

Kakashi struck up a conversation with Iruka's family, asking about their border posting: "I heard you've been on the front lines all this time. How come you have time to come back to the village today?"

Iruka's father's expression hardened upon hearing this, and he said in a deep voice, "It's currently the Chunin Exams, and ninjas from various countries are gathering here. The situation on the border is somewhat complicated... There are quite a few restless guys around Konoha who are eager to make trouble. We were ordered to monitor the Kusagakure team that came to participate in the exams, so we took the opportunity to come back to the village to check on things."

Iruka's mother nodded and added, "As soon as the Chunin Exams are over, we have to rush back to the vicinity of Tenchi Bridge to take up our post. We can't be away for too long."

"I see," Kakashi said, suddenly realizing.

Iruka scratched his head and complained with a chuckle, "Actually, Mom and Dad, you're being too tense! Who would dare cause trouble in Konoha? With the Fourth Hokage here, no one can do anything about it."

"You brat, you can't say that," Iruka's father scolded sternly, but the relaxation in his eyes clearly revealed his approval.

"Haha." Iruka chuckled awkwardly and said no more.

Naruto stood to the side, watching Iruka, Kakashi, and his parents chatting and laughing, discussing topics he couldn't join in on, and a strange sense of loss welled up inside him.

After Iruka greeted him, he focused most of his attention on Kakashi and his parents, and seemed somewhat unfamiliar and estranged from him, the "son of the Hokage".

Naruto scratched his head, puzzled.

Why does it seem like Iruka-sensei doesn't know me very well?

[Ding! Naruto's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +400!]

After a moment's thought, he suddenly felt a tightness in his chest.

Could it be... that Iruka-sensei never taught me at all in this dream?

But in reality, Iruka-sensei is clearly the most important person to me!

Thinking of this, Naruto could no longer suppress his panic and confusion, and strode forward, raising his voice: "Iruka-sensei, it's me! It's me, Naruto!"

The shout was urgent and forceful, startling Kakashi and Iruka's family who were standing nearby.

Iruka's parents exchanged a glance, both looking puzzled.

Sakura and Sasuke looked at each other in bewilderment.

The name "Teacher Iruka" was completely unfamiliar to them.