Bab 15: 15
"So, you have some sort of idea about the plan those bastards have for you? But how did you figure it out?" Hiroki asked the boy, still surprised by how perceptive he was.
"Well, at first that was what I thought it would be.
From the stories you told me about mom and dad, I understood that this village has its dark sides, just like any other village out there.
Then, I was like. 'Huh, if I was a bad guy, then what would I do to make this innocent little boy loyal to me and only me.' Then it hit me. I would totally crush his self-esteem, make him feel bad about himself, feel like he is isolated by almost everyone, and then I would swoop in like a knight in shining armor and 'save' him.
From those basic human psychology books, you had laying around, that was like the first lesson that I learned.
People like to cling to those that make them feel good. So, when this boy is feeling all down and depressed, I would go in and show him some love, and then keep this cycle going on, and then the boy will follow all my orders like a puppet on strings." Naruto explained his reasoning.
"First of all. Well done little bro. Second of all, when the hell did you read psychology books?" Hiroki asked in confusion.
"Well, when you and Kurama were dancing around to Party Rock Anthem 5 hours a day, I come here and read from your library once in a while. I like to read after all.
It's much more relaxing than staying outside and having people constantly hover around your house." Naruto answered.
"What!! Why the hell did you not say anything to me. You could have joined us at the dance party." That was the biggest concern for Hiroki.
"Well.. At first, I thought the song was alright. But then, after listening to it for the 5th time, it got a little … boring."
GASP.
"Sacrilege."
"Blasphemy"
"Kill the heathen that goes against the words of the almighty god Redfoo of LMFAO." Hiroki and Kurama showed exaggerated expressions at the boy's words.
"Alright. Stop playing. We are getting off-topic." Chuckling at his brother's antics, Naruto continued.
"So, then I basically thought that someone must be pulling the strings, right. If I was supposed to be this super-secret weapon for the village with the big fuzz ball stuffed inside me, then no villager would know about it, and I would be raised to actually know that I am a super-secret weapon that will be loyal to the village.
But noooo. Literally, every single person in the whole village knew I was the fox demon incarnate. For those that don't know what I am, I'm a demon. But those that have even the slightest idea of what I could be, would be targeting me, trying to make me loyal to them and become Their weapon.
So, the best way to start the plan and have me become completely loyal to a person rather than the village, someone must have released the news about my identity, and then they must have planned to swoop in and play the hero. Isn't that so basic?" Naruto concluded his deduction.
"Hey, Kurama. Are you sure someone didn't switch with our Naruto? How in the hell did he become so smart in just a year after staying with me?
I thought he would be a bit above average than the rest, but this is way out of proportion." Hiroki asked the fox with disbelief in his tone.
"I have no idea as well. But this guy is our naruto, that's for sure." Kurama confirmed.
"Damn. I was going to reveal the whole dark side wanting to make you into their personal weapon a bit later, but now that you have figured it out, I can't just take back your memory of it. Even if I do, from what you just explained, you'll just figure it out again.
So, yeah. It's true. You are being manipulated in the exact same way as you figured out. Excellent deduction naruto. But now you understand why you can't go around and babble about it, right?" Hiroki asked.
"Yeah. It's because some guy whose already powerful wants to become even more powerful and is willing to do anything to make it happen."
"Exactly. So, for now, I want you to keep an average profile in class. Since everyone already saw your Taijutsu skills, it won't matter for those classes, but for the other classes, don't make a big deal if you get bad marks from the teachers. I'll check the papers for you, and give you an accurate reading of your level. Ok?"
"Yep. Understood. Just keep on doing what I was doing. Just don't question the teachers and act depressed because I got shit marks."
"Look at you. You caught on so quickly. You are definitely my younger brother. Good job." With a proud smile, Hiroki ruffled the kid's hair, before they went on their daily study sessions.
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"Danzo-sama. The member from the academy just reported. It is as you planned. Naruto came rushing to the teacher, angry at why he was giving bad marks.
Furthermore, the tail on him confirmed him rushing home angry, screaming in his pillow before just going to bed while the sun was still out. These all indicate that the child may be heading towards a proper depression from all his surrounding events." A man in a faceless mask reported as he came in like a specter.
Meanwhile, in a dark underground office, a half mummy sat behind a desk chuckling at how well his plan was working, unknown to the fact that his 'masterplan' was figured out by a boy a 1/10th of his age.
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