In a world of darkness, a black-framed screen illuminated the events of Konoha Village. The once-proud village had been devastated in a way never seen before. The streets lay in ruins, but miraculously, the village had not been completely destroyed. As the funeral of the Third Hokage marked the end of this tragedy, the black-framed screen began to fade.
At this moment, the watching ninja audience was perplexed. Was the black world ending here? Shouldn't there have been the election of the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade's return, and the Valley of the End?
Ohnoki, the Tsuchikage, commented, "The world of Black Naruto and Hakunaru has undergone drastic changes."
Terumi Mei, the Mizukage, added, "Black Naruto is now terrifying. Jiraiya won't dare to take him to find Tsunade; there's nothing left for him to learn from her."
Tsunade scoffed, "I wouldn't want to get involved with that kid. He's too dangerous. He might end up eating me alive."
Shimura Danzō sneered, "Didn't anyone in Konoha notice Kurochimaru's odd behavior?"
Jiraiya responded, "It's Orochimaru and Sunagakure who should take the blame for all this. As for Kurochimaru, what's so strange about him?"
Yakushi Kabuto spoke up, "Besides, Orochimaru wasn't sealed by the Ghoul Technique. His hands are still in play, so there's no need to seek Tsunade."
Orochimaru reflected, "I still failed to present Sasuke with the Seal of Heaven's Curse. No one knows what will happen next."
Meanwhile, in the Akatsuki organization, everyone was silent. They knew that in three years, Uzumaki Bai Ming would appear, and it would be their turn to take center stage. As the screen flickered to represent Bai Ming's world, the timeline of events began to unfold.
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The Three-Year Agreement
The screen revealed the return of Uzumaki Naruto and Jiraiya from their long training journey. Three years had passed since Naruto left Konoha, and his return was marked by changes. He had grown taller, more muscular, and more mature. His transformation was clear, and everyone had evolved in some way. All except Naruto had become Chūnin.
Hyuga Neji had advanced to Jōnin, and Gaara, to everyone's shock, had become the Fifth Kazekage of Sunagakure.
Luo Sha, the Fourth Kazekage, exclaimed in disbelief, "What? Gaara is actually… Kazekage?"
Temari, his sister, added, "Kazekage?"
Kankuro, Gaara's brother, remarked, "This is unexpected. Gaara's personality has changed so much."
Gaara himself wondered, "Is this due to Uzumaki Bai Ming's influence?"
The first task upon Naruto's return was a test from Hatake Kakashi, with Haruno Sakura joining him to evaluate their progress. Sakura had trained under Tsunade, while Naruto, despite his trembling at the thought of Tsunade's fist, had matured significantly.
Though Naruto and Sakura combined their strength to challenge Kakashi, they were still unable to defeat him. However, Naruto's clever use of "Kind of Heaven" tricked Kakashi into making a mistake, allowing them to barely win the bell.
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Sunagakure and Akatsuki's First Encounter
The peace was short-lived, however, as Konoha Village soon received an urgent report from Sunagakure: Gaara had been captured by the Akatsuki organization. Naruto rushed to the rescue, and this marked his first confrontation with the Akatsuki. His opponents were the Red Sand Scorpion and Deidara. In a tense battle, Chiyo, with Sakura's help, managed to defeat the Red Sand Scorpion, and Deidara was forced to flee after losing both of his arms.
However, Gaara's tailed beast was extracted, and only Chiyo's forbidden technique saved him from death. This event deepened the bond between Gaara and Naruto, two Jinchūriki, while also improving relations between Konoha and Sunagakure.
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The Search for Sasuke
In another pivotal moment, Naruto and Sakura, along with Yamato and Sai, embarked on a mission to find Sasuke. Their journey led them to the Tenji Bridge, where Naruto, enraged, transformed into the Three Tails and fought Orochimaru. His anger caused him to become even more powerful, reaching Four Tails, resulting in a destructive battle where Orochimaru was shaken by Naruto's raw power.
Eventually, thanks to Yamato's Wood Style and First Hokage's necklace, Naruto regained control. However, when he finally met Sasuke, he realized how much Sasuke had changed. The bond they once shared seemed lost, and Sasuke, much stronger now, was willing to kill Naruto.
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The Tragic Deaths of Asuma and Jiraiya
Naruto, fueled by the loss of his connection with Sasuke, poured himself into training. He quickly mastered the Wind Style Spiral Shuriken, a powerful new jutsu. Meanwhile, the Akatsuki carried out another deadly mission, with Kakuzu and Hidan killing Asuma Sarutobi while he was pursuing them.
Asuma's death spurred the team to exact revenge, with Shikamaru leading the charge. Hidan was buried alive by Shikamaru, while Kakuzu met his end at the hands of Naruto's Wind Style Spiral Shuriken.
However, a more devastating loss awaited Naruto. Jiraiya, his mentor, was killed by the leader of the Akatsuki, Pain, who wielded the fearsome Rinnegan. In his final moments, Jiraiya confirmed that Naruto was the "Child of Prophecy," the one who would change the world.
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The Battle with Pain and the Revelation of Nagato
The world of Konoha was on the brink as Pain, with his immense power, unleashed the devastating Shinra Tensei on the village, reducing it to rubble. Despite Naruto's training in Sage Mode, he was no match for Pain and was nearly crushed by him. In a moment of desperation, Hyūga Hinata rushed to his aid but was gravely injured. This act of selflessness ignited Naruto's anger, and he transformed into a monstrous six-tailed beast. Overpowered, Pain had no choice but to activate Planetary Devastation in an attempt to stop him.
Just as the battle seemed lost, Naruto's father, the Fourth Hokage, appeared and sealed away Naruto's power. With his father's guidance, Naruto regained control and defeated Pain, showing him a path of hope. Through Jiraiya's teachings and his own resolve, Naruto convinced Nagato, the true identity of Pain, to restore those who had fallen in the attack using Rinne Tensei.
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Konan's Death and the Masked Man's Plot
In the wake of Nagato's sacrifice, the ninja world witnessed the tragic death of Konan. She fought to protect Nagato's Rinnegan, but even her vast skill couldn't prevent the masked man from stealing it. The masked man, claiming to be Uchiha Madara, was revealed as a dangerous figure with plans that could change the world.
With the Akatsuki now decimated, only the masked man and a few others remained. The organization that had once terrorized the world of ninja was all but destroyed, leaving only questions behind.
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The Future of the Ninja World
As the ninja world watched these events unfold, they were left to ponder the implications of what had happened. The Akatsuki's role as a backdrop to Naruto and Sasuke's growth was undeniable. Even Payne's destructive power was overshadowed by Naruto's determination to protect his friends.
Naruto's path toward becoming the hero of Konoha was a difficult one, but his resolve was unwavering. As he continued to pursue peace and understanding, the shadows of his past and the future still loomed large. The mystery of the masked man's identity and his true intentions was just the beginning of even greater challenges to come.
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