Rain poured down, washing over the solemn faces carved into the Hokage Rock. Jiraiya stood atop the forehead of one of the great stone figures, his gaze piercing through the downpour. Water traced the scar across his left eye, a painful reminder of the memories from Amegakure twenty years ago—the very same towers that had been obliterated by Shinra Tensei now clawed their way out of the earth, reconstructed from clay.
"Three kilometers southeast. Chakra signatures: seven hundred and t...
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In the original timeline, Nagato was manipulated by Obito into hauling rice for Konoha—only to be utterly defeated by the prince of Talk-no-Jutsu himself, sacrificing his life in the process.
As for Konan, after Nagato's death, she tried to blow Obito to kingdom come with six hundred billion paper bombs. Obito, however, pulled a fast one with Izanagi and walked away, leaving her in a pool of her own blood.
And then there was Yahiko, the poor kid who didn't even make it to his fi...
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"Minato-senpai~"
Inside the newly pitched tent...
Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan were kneeling in unison on the floor, sincerely apologizing to Namikaze Minato.
"Ah... if it was just a misunderstanding, then don't worry about it."
Minato, his clothes slightly dusty, let out a quiet sigh.
No wonder that guy, Yamanaka Shinno, summoned his clam and then ran off saying he had to discuss something with Danzo.
So that was just an excuse to make hi...
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Far away from the shinobi continent, on an island inhabited by the Clam Clan...
"Ugh—"
Yahiko crouched on the ground, retching dryly.
After expelling what little acidic bile remained in his stomach, he grabbed a roasted fish nearby and started gnawing at it with a twisted expression.
Konan sighed softly.
Her already pale face grew even paler at the sound of Yahiko's gagging.
The small hand hidden in her sleeve hesitated a few times, reaching toward the ro...
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Led by Ao, Orochimaru passed through the gates of Kirigakure without obstruction and entered the Mizukage's office.
It was quite a novel experience, walking so easily into the heart of another village's power.
Ao knocked on the door.
"Enter."
Having already received intelligence from the border guards, Yagura had returned early and dismissed his attendants, waiting alone in his office for Orochimaru.
Ao pushed the door open and stepped aside.
Orochimaru pul...
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Konoha.
Upon receiving the Mizukage's reply, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt as if he had grown old.
He couldn't keep up with the way young people thought.
Orochimaru.
One of the Legendary Sannin, Hiruzen's own disciple. Just as Yagura had suspected, he was still in Konoha.
He had not participated in the war. Hiruzen had failed to mobilize his talented student.
Orochimaru's reasoning had been impeccable: if his experiments succeeded, they could intro...
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Kakashi Hatake's wallet had just taken another hit—but clearly, people didn't always share the same kind of joy or pain.
Uchiha Sasuke and Uzumaki Naruto watched as Hinata Hyuga and the others prepared to leave, eyes full of envy.
Naruto was the first to speak.
"Hinata, Ino, Kurotsuchi… I heard you guys completed an S-rank mission? That's so cool. I'm seriously jealous."
An S-rank mission!
That was the absolute ceiling of all shinobi missions.
Especiall...
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When they heard Mirai's words, everyone—except for Asui—had the same strange look on their faces.
They really couldn't figure it out. That wraith-like monster was taken down in just a few moves... how could that have been hard for him?
Hinata Hyuga, Ino Yamanaka, and Kurotsuchi exchanged glances. Each one of them had the exact same thought.
Sensei, you're seriously lying with a straight face. That's just shameless!
Doing it for the sake of the...
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A deafening explosion rang out.
The legendary shinobi, Uchiha Madara, met his end.
Jiraiya let out a quiet sigh as he stood over Madara's fallen body. With his death, nearly all the warriors of the Warring States Period had vanished, marking the complete end of the old era. Now, a new age would begin, and its leader would be none other than Jiraiya himself.
"Now, it's your turn."
Jiraiya turned to Black Zetsu, his right hand clapping together in a decisive motion. A su...
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As the light at the heart of the Guardian Titan reached its peak intensity, a dazzling beam erupted forth, instantly striking all of the Chibaku Tensei orbs. They were vaporized on impact, reduced to nothingness.
The beam didn't stop there—it surged straight toward Uchiha Madara.
The chakra within the beam was incomparably pure, compressed to an extreme degree. This was an attack unleashed by Jiraiya, harnessing all the power of the Tailed Beasts within him, combined with his ow...
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He had originally thought he could restrain Jiraiya for a few seconds—just long enough to create an opening for an attack.
To his shock, Jiraiya shook off the effect in less than a second, recovering almost instantly.
The Thunder Titan blocked the attack from the Complete Body Susanoo but was forced back several steps. The chakra in his arms wavered slightly from the impact.
The destructive power of a Complete Body Susanoo was immense. It could cleave mountains and shatter...
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From his perch atop the cliff, Hyuga Gakuya watched the giant toad leaping off in the distance, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips.
Naruto had finally gained some control over the Nine-Tails' power. That meant Gakuya's plans could move forward. For that, he had Jiraiya to thank.
Corrupting Naruto wasn't something that could be done with words alone. He needed the Nine-Tails' help—its dark chakra would make Naruto more susceptible to manipulation.
...
Time pas...
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Sixth match: Haruno Sakura vs. Yamanaka Ino.
These two had once been best friends. But after they both fell for Sasuke, things took a turn. Now, fate had brought them face to face in the Chūnin Exams.
Both exhausted, they exchanged one final blow and collapsed simultaneously. Neither could continue—resulting in a tie.
Seventh match: Temari vs. some random from Konoha.
One wave of her iron fan, and Temari easily secured the win.
<...
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Two days passed in the blink of an eye, marking the end of the second exam. Out of all the participants, 26 successfully made it through.
The third exam was the most important stage of the Chunin Exams. It was a grand event attended by feudal lords, dignitaries, and the leaders of major shinobi villages.
Civilians were also allowed to watch the matches, and many spectators traveled from far and wide just to witness the spectacle.
Because of that, the number of participants h...
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For a moment, the tension on the field skyrocketed. One spark and it would explode into an all-out brawl.
Twelve of Konoha's strongest genin against three from Kumogakure—there was no doubt how that would end. The Cloud-nin would be flattened.
Just then, another voice rang out from the distance.
"Ah, so everyone's here. What's with all the excitement?" came the familiar voice of Hyuga Gakuya.
"Mokushū-kun!"
"Mokushū!"
Gakuya greeted each of his friends ...
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The next day, after a half-day of rest, the group set out once again toward the central tower.
Thanks to Hyuga Gakuya's presence, no other teams dared ambush them. Every squad they encountered gave them a wide berth.
But just as they neared the central tower's gathering point, a figure appeared in their path. He wore a tight green jumpsuit, had thick eyebrows, and sported a classic bowl haircut.
It was Konohagakure's Blue Beast-in-training—Rock Lee.
The group came to...
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"Gaara! Drop the sand shield, now!" Temari shouted urgently.
Just before his mind completely shut down, Gaara instinctively dispersed the wall of sand in front of him. The sudden sound reached his ears and snapped him back to consciousness, if only slightly.
A large hand suddenly gripped his neck and yanked him violently away, dragging him deeper into the forest.
Seeing Hyuga Gakuya trying to take Gaara, Kankuro and Temari immediately moved to stop him.
But Hinata, Shi...
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Meanwhile, in the Land of Rain—on the Gedo Statue.
Nine figures stood atop the fingers of the massive statue.
Deidara glanced around. "Hey, where's Hyuga Gakuya? Skipping the meeting again?"
Sasori's voice was cold and low. "You should be thankful if that guy shows up even a few times a month."
Pain spoke. "Zetsu, where did Hyuga Gakuya go?"
Black Zetsu thought for a moment, then shook his head. "No idea."
Pain said flatly, "Forget it. We...
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Not long after, the group had finished butchering the wild boar. The rich, fatty meat was skewered and roasted over the fire, with grease crackling as it dripped into the flames.
Naruto stared at the roasting meat, drooling hungrily. But the meat had only just been set over the fire—it was going to take a while before it was ready.
To break the silence, Hyuga Gakuya started a conversation.
"So—do any of you have dreams or goals? Who knows, maybe I can help make them come...
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There wasn't much to say on Sasuke's end—he simply relived the Uchiha Clan Massacre again in his dreams.
When he jolted awake, drenched in sweat, only then did Hyuga Gakuya feel reassured enough to quietly slip away.
He had no intention of telling Sasuke the truth just yet. Itachi had already paved a path for his little brother—a path of pain, growth, and purpose. In time, Sasuke would grow strong enough to stand among the Kage.
...
The next morning, the group arri...
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Following that, Morino Ibiki announced that everyone present had passed the exam.
"This test was meant to assess your investigative skills and battlefield decision-making. In my opinion, a Chūnin who can't even make decisive choices doesn't deserve to be one."
After that bit of harsh truth, even the most disgruntled candidates fell silent. As angry as they were, they had to admit Ibiki had a point.
Just as everyone was soaking in Ibiki's lecture, two kunai wrapped in black ...
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Hyuga Gakuya and his two companions arrived at the gathering point: Classroom 303. By the time they got there, the room was already packed with examinees.
There were well over a hundred candidates, hailing from the six villages—Konoha, Sunagakure, Kumogakure, Amegakure, Kusagakure, and Takigakure.
The trio found an empty spot and sat down.
Hyuga Gakuya said calmly, "This first round's almost definitely going to be a written test. Karin, use your Kagura's Mind Eye to copy t...
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After that encounter, Hyuga Gakuya made no further moves. He simply waited quietly for the start of the Chūnin Exams.
Every day, he spent his time hanging out with Hikari and Karin, as if completely entranced by beauty—hardly the behavior of someone here to take a serious exam.
Considering Otogakure had only sent the three of them, no one really paid them any attention.
That is, until the Chūnin Exams officially began.
All three geared up with specialized Oto ninja...
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Naruto stared blankly at the backs of the departing figures, his eyes fixed on Kakashi like a puppet whose strings were pulled taut.
He asked a question that cut deep, as if it came straight from his soul.
"Ever since I can remember, I've had no parents. The villagers treated me like I was the Nine-Tails reincarnated. Now I finally have a clue about my past, and Konoha just forbids me from looking into it? What, am I just supposed to go on living as their little demon fox?"
...
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The next morning, Hyuga Gakuya noticed that the ANBU who had been watching him had finally withdrawn.
Pulling along Karin Uzumaki and Uchiha Hikari, he decided to head out for breakfast.
"Where are we eating?"
"Ichiraku Ramen."
You couldn't come to Konoha without visiting Ichiraku. Gakuya hadn't had a bowl since defecting from the village—it had been far too long.
He led the two girls through the familiar streets until they arrived at the cozy ramen stand.
<...
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Three Years Later — Year 63 of the Hidden Leaf
Somewhere in the valleys of the Land of Wind...
A disguised Hyuga Gakuya and Kabuto Yakushi stood behind Orochimaru. In front of them were three figures: the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, flanked by two elite Anbu guards.
Wrapped head to toe in bandages, Rasa spoke with irritation,
"Orochimaru, didn't we already finalize our agreement, including the distribution of spoils? Why did you summon me here al...
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March 11, Year 60 of the Hidden Leaf
Hokage's Office, Konohagakure
"Are you sure you want to graduate early?" Sarutobi Hiruzen asked, his gaze steady as he looked at Hyuga Neji standing formally before him.
Years ago, Hyuga Gakuya had stood in that same spot, just as composed. But his decision had brought great loss to the village... and indirectly led to the Fourth Great Ninja War.
"If you graduate early, you won't be assigned a team ...
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Intelligence Report #1: A ninja capable of using all five elemental chakra natures is suspected to possess the Sharingan.(Image: A single Sharingan eye)
Intelligence Report #2: The mysterious bloodline ability belongs to a ninja from an unknown cult. They abhor killing. The ritual they perform is meant to pray for the dead.(Image: A simple sketch drawing)
Intelligence Report #3: Kimura Takuya has also joined the ...
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Hyuga Gakuya yawned as he stepped through the front door of his home, only to find Uzumaki Yukari kneeling at the entrance, waiting for him.
"Welcome home, Gakuya-sama," she said, bowing slightly as she placed his slippers neatly before him.
Gakuya changed into the slippers with Yukari's help.
"You've been waiting here the whole time?"
He reached down to help her up—her legs had clearly gone numb from kneeling for so long.
"It's nothing. You're the head of this...
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"Captain! There's a massive flying creature approaching from the direction of Amegakure!" a Sunagakure shinobi reported urgently.
The jōnin commander grabbed the binoculars and took a look at the enormous white beast in the sky.
"Prepare for battle!"
"Yes, sir!"
The small border outpost burst into action. Shinobi scrambled up and down the watchtowers, taking positions and readying for an assault.
A messenger hawk was released into the sky, soaring back toward Su...
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