Konoha: Naruto, trained by Aizen

"I don't have your kind of talent, so I can only rely on hard work." Rock Lee scratched his head foolishly, revealing a set of big white teeth.

"You're already number one in your grade," Sasuke said, a little envious.

In a recent real-world match, Rock Lee made a stunning debut, defeating various opponents of his level and establishing himself as the strongest player in his age group.

He even defeated the original number one, Neji Hyuga, successfully demonstrating that an ordinary person can defeat a genius by practicing taijutsu.

Under Naruto's influence, Rock Lee didn't wear a green bodysuit like in the original story, nor did he occasionally show off his big white teeth.

Instead, he started to imitate Naruto by wearing a white robe over a black, tight-fitting combat suit, and throwing the white robe into the air during each battle, perfectly capturing that cool and pretentious vibe.

Even so, Rock Lee doesn't have any female admirers.

There might be something wrong somewhere.

Since meeting Naruto, Sasuke's motivation to train has increased day by day.

In order to defeat Naruto, he asked Itachi for advice on various ways to become stronger.

He also uses the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique to assist in his cultivation.

However, his recovery ability, total chakra reserves, and pain tolerance are not as good as Naruto's, so he can only use one shadow clone to assist in his training at most.

Moreover, it requires several days of rest after each use.

This made Sasuke realize that if he blindly focused on taijutsu, he would never be able to catch up with Naruto and Rock Lee.

So with Itachi's help, Sasuke began to study ninjutsu and the nature of chakra manipulation.

Although progress is slow, at least there has been some progress.

Everyone began their own training, while Naruto sat cross-legged on the grass, closed his eyes, and placed the Mirror Flower Water Moon in front of him.

Naruto's spiritual pressure surged and swirled within him, and he entered a state of ethereal tranquility.

He could sense the subtle changes in the air and detect the ninjas watching him from all sides.

Naruto remembered what Aizen had said.

Mastering the Shikai of a Zanpakuto is just the beginning; there will be even stronger Bankai to come.

Furthermore, there are nearly a hundred types of Kido, each requiring a stronger control over one's spiritual pressure.

As things stand, the power of the Grim Reaper clearly provides a greater boost than the power of the Ninja.

In order to have the power to protect himself, Naruto spends a lot of time training in the power of the Shinigami every day.

Sasuke, standing to the side, looked curiously at the dark green mirror image.

He once asked Naruto why he loved this sword so much and carried it with him every time he went out.

Naruto always wore a meaningful smile.

And say to yourself:

"Once you can force me to use my Shikai, you'll know the power of this sword."

Initial interpretation?

what is that?

With this question in mind, Sasuke continued to work hard, hoping to one day test Naruto's full strength.

......

Naruto's life didn't change much after becoming a student at the Ninja Academy.

He had been accumulating his power, and had not even used the initial release of the mirror flower and water moon yet.

In the days that followed, Naruto became familiar with the students in his class.

The Ino-Shika-Cho trio, including Ino Yamanaka, Choji Akimichi, and Shikamaru Nara, are all his close friends.

The families they represent are the backbone of Konoha.

Naruto had high hopes for Shikamaru Nara, knowing that Shikamaru was highly intelligent and could often see the essence of things.

Choji Akimichi is also good; although he's a bit of a glutton, he's the type who would go to great lengths for his friends.

As for Yamanaka Ino, aside from being a bit of a fangirl, she doesn't have any major flaws.

To Naruto's slight surprise, Ino Yamanaka and Sakura Haruno seemed uninterested in his warm and gentle nature, preferring instead Sasuke's cold and aloof personality, the kind that embodies the saying "the unattainable is always more alluring."

He would pester Sasuke every day on his way to and from school, trying his best to show off.

This gave Sasuke a huge headache.

He once sought help from Naruto.

But Naruto was happily watching the show on the sidelines.

In the otherwise dull life of the ninja academy, the innocent romance between the young boys and girls serves as a welcome diversion.

Compared to Sasuke, Naruto, who always has a gentle demeanor and is like a friendly older brother, is obviously more likely to be liked and trusted by his classmates.

Chapter Twenty-Nine: The Insecure Girl

For his classmates, Naruto was a partner they could completely trust.

And everything Naruto did certainly lived up to their trust.

someday.

Naruto saw that Ino Yamanaka and Sakura Haruno had completely fallen out because of Sasuke and were having a fierce argument.

"You have such a broad forehead!" In a fit of anger, Ino roared.

Sakura's body trembled, her eyes filled with disbelief.

Ino's words undoubtedly reopened her wounds.

She had always been self-conscious about her wide forehead. It was Ino who comforted her and put a red ribbon on her, making her confident and cute again, and even daring to show her 'wide forehead'.

From that day on, they became inseparable best friends.

But now, the 'light' that Sakura once saw has become the darkness that pushes her into the abyss.

"Broad forehead, ouch, so poisonous."

"But thinking about it carefully, Sakura's forehead does seem to..."

Hearing the surrounding students' chatter, Sakura burst into tears, threw the red ribbon Ino had given her on the ground, and ran out of the classroom.

Ino regretted it as soon as she blurted it out.

"Don't make fun of your classmates; that's very impolite." Naruto stepped forward, his usual gentle demeanor replaced by a serious expression.

Under Naruto's rebuke, the classmates all lowered their heads in embarrassment.

"I'm sorry." Ino looked sad.

“You shouldn’t say this to me, you should say it to Sakura.” Naruto ruffled Ino’s blonde hair, his voice softening. “Jealousy is the most elusive emotion; it can make you lose a close friend. Cherish it, friendship is invaluable.”

After saying this, Naruto picked up the red ribbon and walked out of the classroom.

Ino was left with a look of regret.

......

Sakura ran as fast as she could.

She didn't know where she was going; she just wanted to escape the classroom that made her feel uneasy and embarrassed.

She used to be teased by other children because of her wide forehead, which made her weak and insecure. It was Ino's appearance that changed her and helped her regain her confidence.

They studied and played together.

Until Sasuke Uchiha appeared.

Although Naruto is also very handsome, Sasuke's coldness is what makes them even more fascinated.

Even though Sasuke treated them coldly countless times, they seemed to suffer from masochism.

It proves the saying that what you can't have is always the most alluring.

What you can't have is always the most desirable.

They became Sasuke's die-hard fans, and the two of them were secretly competing with each other, hoping to win Sasuke's heart.

But now, her most trusted friend has reopened a long-buried wound, causing Sakura to suffer the pain she endured throughout her childhood once again.

Broad forehead.

For girls, nothing is more important than appearance.

At that moment, Sakura felt as if the world had collapsed.

She ran to the rooftop and hid in a corner, sobbing softly.

"I've finally found you." Naruto's warm voice rang out.

Sakura raised her head, glanced at Naruto, then quickly lowered her head again, curling up in the corner, looking helpless and humiliated.

I must look ugly with tears streaming down my face right now.

Naruto sat down next to Sakura, looking at the sun in the clouds, and said softly, "I was born alone. The villagers saw me as a fox demon, a monster, and I was cursed every time I went out. They called me a monster, asked me why I didn't die, and why I disgusted them. In fact, I did nothing wrong, but it's just because a fox demon is sealed inside me."

Naruto gave a self-deprecating smile.

"That demon fox once destroyed Konoha, and I became the vessel to seal it."

Sakura stopped sobbing and listened quietly to what Naruto had to say.

Girls are often more perceptive; she could sense Naruto's pain.

At the same time, she was also a little puzzled.

Naruto, who sealed away the demon fox, should be seen as a hero, so why is he despised by the villagers?

Upon learning the long-buried truth, Sakura felt a pang of sympathy for Naruto's current predicament and a sense of dissatisfaction with Konoha.

“But I haven’t changed. I haven’t become depressed or lost hope because of that malice. I continue to train and improve myself, facing life’s malice with a smile and optimism, accepting it and changing it. And now, as you can see, my efforts have paid off. I have friends, and the villagers no longer curse me like before.”

"Although the process was arduous, all the hardships were over the moment you reaped happiness."

Naruto's tone gradually brightened, and he smiled broadly.