Konoha: Naruto, trained by Aizen

Over the past few years, Naruto has painstakingly cultivated his image as the Will of Fire, studying diligently every day and trying to help the villagers every day.

Although he often faced cold shoulders, his perseverance was noticed by the third generation.

Non-vegetation, ruthless Practice makes perfect.

Even the most cold-hearted people in power can have their judgment clouded by their emotions.

This is why formalism is so important.

Naruto once saw the system of a country from his knowledge of the modern world.

Fairness and impartiality.

But formalism is everywhere.

So-called formalism is about presenting the image that leaders and the public want to see, thereby moving everyone and oneself.

In other words, it's just putting on a show.

This is what Naruto is doing right now.

He moved three generations with his Will of Fire, and even moved himself.

No matter how deep the villagers' misunderstanding was, they remained full of love for Konoha and longed to ignite themselves and dedicate themselves.

A single spark can start a prairie fire, and one will eventually become a spark.

Let the Will of Fire ignite Konoha.

Formalism has proven successful.

In the eyes of the third generation, he had been successfully 'brainwashed'.

In this case, demonstrating certain talents is actually a plus.

Naruto chooses to expose his own illusion.

Firstly, in the eyes of others, "Mirror Flower Water Moon" can only be considered a bloodline limit of illusion, which disrupts vision through the refraction of water and light. It cannot even be called an illusion; at most, it is just an illusion.

Although this bloodline limit doesn't sound high-end, it's very powerful in actual combat. The Third Hokage must have high expectations for this bloodline limit, hoping to see him fully develop Kyoka Suigetsu, at which point he will become the sharpest sword in Konoha.

Secondly, those who have seen the Shikai of Kyoka Suigetsu will be permanently hypnotized. With Naruto's spiritual pressure and his own chakra, hypnotizing these students who are not even genin is a piece of cake.

Perhaps it was arranged by three generations, but this year's students include many geniuses from prominent families.

Nara Shikamaru, Akimichi Choji, Uchiha Sasuke, and Hyuga Hinata may all grow into Jonin in the future, or even become stronger than Jonin.

From now on, luring them into a trap of illusions is an absolutely foolproof decision.

This was Naruto's long-planned scheme.

Naruto put down his book, quickly washed up, and went to sleep.

......

"Drip." The familiar dripping sound rang out, and Naruto woke up to a clear blue sky.

The cold wind was biting, and every breath you exhaled seemed to freeze instantly.

Light snowflakes drifted down from the sky, adding a touch of white to the cliffs.

Naruto stood up, his white robes fluttering in the howling wind. Below him was a precipice over a bottomless abyss, where a single misstep would send him tumbling down.

The abyss below instilled a deep sense of fear.

This is the sealed space where Aizen is located.

"It's been a long time since I've been here," Naruto murmured, looking towards the highest point of the cliff. Sure enough, a figure sat quietly at the top, unmoved by the fierce winds.

"Mr. Aizen." Naruto walked up to Aizen and greeted him respectfully.

Aizen opened his eyes and watched the snow melt on the cliff in front of him. He couldn't help but sigh, "It's not bad to see such a beautiful scene of snow and ice in such a steep place."

He raised his head and glanced at Naruto, his tone gentle: "Naruto, it's been a long time."

"Yes, it's been a long time, Mr. Aizen. I have now mastered the Shikai of Kyoka Suigetsu and the first level of Kido."

"Is that so? Time really flies." Aizen's eyes were unfocused, as if he was thinking about something.

Naruto's talent is astonishing; in just a few years, he has accomplished what other Shinigami might not be able to achieve even in a hundred years.

Perhaps this is the infinite possibility of human existence.

In his research on Shinigami and Hollows, Aizen discovered that humans, who are seen as prey by Hollows and as weak by Shinigami, actually possess potential that ordinary people cannot ignore.

Whether it's Naruto from the Ninja World or Ichigo Kurosaki from the Bleach World, they are both so special.

Thinking of this, Aizen glanced at Naruto.

The latter's outfit and smile were so similar to hers, it was as if they were cut from the same mold.

In the past, Aizen wouldn't have said anything, but now he is completely full of expectations for Naruto's future, so his requirements for him are naturally different.

"Naruto, have you thought about your goals?" he asked.

"Goal? Of course, it's to possess power that surpasses everything, to transcend the world, and to stand in the heavens," Naruto said matter-of-factly.

"Standing in the sky?" Aizen fell into deep thought. After a long while, he suddenly asked, "Have you ever considered whether that is your goal, or mine?"

Naruto stood there, stunned, a look of astonishment on his face.

He recalled Aizen's teachings all along.

He learned about Aizen's goals and ambitions from this, and came to admire him.

Hoping to become like Aizen, Naruto began to deliberately imitate him.

At first, I was a little rusty, but I gradually became more skilled, and sometimes I even saw myself as Aizen.

"Right now, I only see my own shadow in you." Aizen's gentle voice rang in my ears: "Naruto, your talent is exceptional. You should have your own beliefs. Only then will you be qualified to be my opponent."

......

After leaving the sealed space, Naruto found it difficult to fall asleep.

I got up and looked out the window at the starry night sky.

Konoha was so quiet under the night sky, but there were many ninja chakra reactions around his hut.

Sometimes they lurk among the dense leaves of large trees, and sometimes they hide beside houses.

Regardless of their posture, they did not fall asleep and continued to diligently 'guard' the place.

Other ninjas would not change shifts until late at night.

Their mission was less about surveillance and more about protection.

As the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Naruto is Konoha's most important war resource and must be well protected.

This is what a ninja is like.

Naruto drew the curtains.

A sudden feeling of disgust welled up inside me.

At the same time, I feel somewhat lost.

What is my own path?

Become a ninja?

Hiddenness and assassination are commonplace for ninjas.

But to be honest, he had no interest in becoming a ninja.

He only wanted his future self to no longer be bound by Konoha, to be able to do whatever he wanted, to broaden his horizons, and to see the true nature of things.

The world is so big, I want to see it.

Thinking about this, he suddenly had a sudden realization.

That is his goal.

This time, it's not a deliberate imitation of Aizen.

Instead, he genuinely wanted to transcend everything, possess power beyond the ninja world, control his own destiny, and stand in the heavens.

Chapter Thirty-Four: Visiting Sasuke, and the Brother-Obsessed Itachi?

The next day, Naruto wore casual clothes he had never worn before and glasses to the Ninja Academy.

Unlike before, it has a more down-to-earth feel.

Naruto's new look did attract some attention.

The villagers were all curious as to why Naruto had suddenly changed his clothes.

Having figured everything out, Naruto no longer confines himself to imitation; instead, he wants to wholeheartedly be himself.

Under Aizen's influence and guidance, he shared similar goals and ideals, but he was not a copy of Aizen; he was a flesh-and-blood Naruto Uzumaki.

Upon arriving at the ninja academy, Naruto's attire immediately attracted the attention of his classmates.

"Naruto, why are you dressed so casually today?" Ino Yamanaka greeted him casually, pulling Sakura closer.

Since reconciling with Sakura Haruno, she has been doing her best to help Sakura.

"Naruto-kun, you look great in this outfit too." Sakura blushed slightly as she offered him orange juice.

"Thank you." Naruto took the orange juice, noticed the bow in Sakura's hair, and immediately praised, "This red bow is very interesting, it matches your pink perfectly."

After saying that, he walked towards his seat, completely unaware that the girl behind him was blushing and celebrating her good start with her best friend.

Sasuke didn't come to school; his injuries hadn't healed yet.

Naruto looked away and decided to visit Sasuke after school.

After finally getting through the school day, Naruto and Rock Lee walked together toward the Ninja Academy.

"Naruto, I heard you became the top student in your grade and even displayed a brand new bloodline limit, Kyoka Suigetsu." On the way, Rock Lee said excitedly, "It seems Sasuke's training has paid off; he actually forced you to use Kyoka Suigetsu. I heard them say that it's a bloodline limit that can create illusions; is it a genjutsu?"

"Yes, you can think of it as a weak illusion. It is still somewhat different from a true illusion, but its practicality in combat is no less than that of an illusion."

"Siguoyi, I really want to see him."

“If it were Lee, I think he might be able to break the spell,” Naruto said with a gentle smile.