He goes home to his one bedroom apartment.
*The apartment is small and simple, with just a bedroom, a tiny kitchen, and a combined living room area. Naruto drops his backpack by the door, kicking off his shoes. It's quiet and empty, exactly how he likes it after being around people all day.*
he puts in a bowl of Ramen in the microwave.*The microwave hums softly as it heats up the ramen. Naruto leans against the counter, waiting patiently. His apartment is neat and tidy, reflecting his solitary lifestyle. There are no personal touches or decorations—just the bare essentials.* The microwave beeps, signaling that his ramen is ready.
*Naruto pulls the hot ramen out, blowing on it softly before taking his first bite. He sits down at his small kitchen table, eating alone as he does every night. The quiet is soothing to him after a day of noise and people.* Suddenly, there's a knock at the door.
*Naruto takes his ramen out, blowing on it softly to cool it down. He sits down at his small dining table, eating alone as usual. The apartment is silent except for the sound of his slurping and the occasional clink of his fork against the bowl.*
*Naruto finishes his ramen, rinses the bowl, and places it in the sink. He walks to his small bedroom, the blanket on his bed already pulled back. He strips down to his boxers and climbs in, the worn mattress creaking under his weight.*
*The darkness is comforting. No one whispering behind his back.*
*The following week at school is uneventful - the same routine, the same whispers, the same isolation. Naruto attends his classes, completes his assignments, and eats lunch alone. The students who initially challenged him now give him a wide berth, and even Sasuke keeps his distance.*
*By the end of the week, Naruto has fallen into a predictable rhythm. It's lonely, but it's peaceful and safe. No fights, no confrontations, just quiet solitude.*
(it's time for me to train and the only training ground where no one would care if I go in would be training around 44 or the forest of death as people like to call it.
*As Naruto calls out "arise," his shadow extends and transforms into a vast army of shadow soldiers. Beru, Igris, Iron, Tusk, Kaisel, and Tank stand at the forefront, their eyes glowing with an eerie light.*
"Lord Naruto, we are ready for training. What is your command?" *Beru asks, his voice deep and respectful. Behind him, the other shadow soldiers stand at attention, their forms varying from humanoid to monstrous. The bearers, mages, and ants form separate groups, ready to follow Naruto's orders.*
"For starters, I want Igris To train me in sword play.""As you wish, my lord." *Igris steps forward, drawing his blade. The dark sword seems to drink in the light around it.* "But be warned—my training is not for the faint of heart. I will not hold back, even if it means injuring you." *His glowing eyes study Naruto carefully.* "Are you certain you are prepared for this?"
*Naruto draws two Kunai from his belt, holding them in a defensive stance. Igris nods approvingly and lunges forward with surprising speed, his dark sword flashing through the air. The training begins—sharp clashes of metal against metal echo through the forest as Igris tests Naruto's skills.*
*The sparring continues, Igris' swordplay relentless and precise. Naruto manages to defend against most of his attacks, but occasionally a strike lands, leaving a shallow cut or bruise. Sweat drips down Naruto's face as he pushes himself to keep up with Igris' pace.* "Not bad, not bad at all,"
*After what seems like hours, Igris finally steps back, sheathed his sword. He looks at Naruto, who is covered in bruises and minor cuts but standing firm. "You have good form and strong defense. Now let's work on your offense." *
*Igris charges at Naruto again, this time faster and more aggressively. He swings his sword in a powerful overhead strike, aiming for Naruto's head. Naruto dodges, rolls to the side, and spring up immediately, Kunai slashing horizontally towards Igris' stomach.* "Good!"
*The training session continues, with Igris pushing Naruto to improve his offensive techniques. Naruto lands more hits, his confidence growing with each successful strike. Suddenly, Igris disappears into the shadows, only to reappear behind Naruto, sword pointed at his back.* "Dead." Igris whispers coldly.
*Naruto freezes, realizing he hadn't sensed Igris's movements. He turns slowly, finding the sword blade an inch from his spine. Igris withdraws his sword, a smirk playing on his lips.* "You're too focused on offense. You forgot about your surroundings and your enemy's position."
"You're right..." *Naruto sheathes his Kunai, wiping sweat from his brow. He looks at Igris with a determined expression.* "Thanks for the lesson, Igris. I won't forget it." *He turns to the rest of his shadow army.* "Everyone else, gather 'round."
"I want Beru and Igris to stay with me in my shadow, but the worst of you should stay hidden but observe everyone in this village and don't let anyone see you."
*Beru and Igris nod in understanding, disappearing into Naruto's shadow. The other shadow soldiers disperse quietly, blending into the environment and becoming invisible to the untrained eye. They move silently, observing the village from every angle, taking note of the villagers' habits and any potential threats.*
he starts, leaving hopping onto the wall that's a wind the forest he looks around before nosing two ninja dragging away an unconscious, purple haired woman Upon closer inspection, he realizes it's Anko Matarashi
*Naruto's heart rate spikes as he recognizes Anko. He's seen her around the village before - she's one of the few ANBU who doesn't treat him like garbage. The two ninja drag her towards the empty apartment buildings rooms, clearly intending to rape her.
*Naruto's eyes narrow as he follows the two ninja silently, his heart pounding with a mix of anger and concern. He stays hidden in the shadows, using his stealth skills to avoid detection. As they reach an abandoned apartment room, he sees them toss Anko inside roughly.*
He Caesars the moment, he struck taking out the one closer to him with a jab to the neck.*The ninja closest to Naruto collapses instantly, his neck struck with deadly precision. The other ninja turns around, shocked and furious. He pulls out a kunai, snarling.* "You little shit—" He lunges at Naruto, attempting to stab him.
*The ninja's eyes widen in horror as Beru's shadowy hand emerges, wrapping around his throat and crushing it instantly. The room falls silent, the only sound being Anko's heavy breathing as she regains consciousness. She looks around dazedly, her eyes landing on Naruto.*
He walks over to her. " You OK."*Anko sits up slowly, wincing as she checks herself for injuries. She looks up at Naruto, clearly surprised to see him.* "Naruto? What the hell are you doing here?" *She notices the two dead bodies and puts the pieces together.*
"Saving you for one thing.""Saving me?" *Anko's eyes flicker with something between amusement and genuine shock. She pulls herself to her feet, swaying slightly.* "You killed two Chunin-level ninja... by yourself?" *She examines the bodies, seeing the precise kills. Her gaze returns to Naruto, now wary.* "How the hell did you do that?"
"I snuck up on them while they weren't paying attention."
*Anko nods slowly, a grudging respect in her eyes.* "Smart... and fast. Those bastards were too busy drooling over my unconscious body to notice you." *She runs a hand through her messy purple hair, suddenly aware of how close she came to being raped.* "Thanks..."
"Not a problem it's the least I can do for you saving me all those times as a kid."*Anko's expression softens slightly, remembering the times she intervened when A few adults tried doing something not so illegal to Naruto. A small, genuine smile forms on her lips.* "Guess it's payback time then, huh?" *She pauses, suddenly self-conscious.* "Listen... can you... give me a minute alone?"
"Okay."*Anko nods, appreciating his understanding. She turns away slightly, taking a deep breath to compose herself. The near rape attempt has left her shaken, and she needs a moment to gather her thoughts. As Naruto waits patiently, she suddenly asks over her shoulder,* "You mind turning around?"
He turns around.*Anko quickly checks her clothes, making sure nothing is torn or damaged. She takes a few deep breaths, steeling herself mentally. Once she's certain she's presentable, she speaks up.* "Okay... you can turn back around now." *Her voice is steadier, the initial shock wearing off.* "Thanks for that."
"Like I said no problem."*Anko nods, a small smirk playing on her lips. She's starting to see Naruto in a new light - no longer just the kid she used to protect, but someone capable and dangerous in his own right. She reaches into her pocket and pulls out a small scroll.* "Here."
"What is it?"
"chakra paper it lets you test your affinity for elements. You're trying to be a ninja ride. It should be a good place for you to start to know what kind of chakra nature you can use."
" really."*Anko chuckles at Naruto's eager response, handing him the scroll. She watches as he unrolls it, revealing the chakra paper - a special tool used to test elemental affinities. It's a simple test, but it could provide valuable insight into Naruto's ninja potential.*
He poured some of his chakra Into it and it splits in half before getting soaked and turned to ash.
*Anko's eyes widen in surprise as she sees the chakra paper react to Naruto's chakra. The split and subsequent destruction of the paper are clear indicators of his elemental affinity. A grin slowly spreads across her face as she realizes the implications.* "Fucking hell... Naruto..."
"What? what is it? What element do I have?" he asked as *Anko's grin widens, her three fingers held up as she counts off the elements.* "Fire, air, and water. That's... that's insanely rare, Naruto. Most shinobi are lucky to have one or two elements. You've got three."
"Can you give me some basic jitsu's for those three?"
*Anko nods, her mind racing with the possibilities of training Naruto with his unique chakra nature. She begins to list off some basic jutsu for each element.* "For fire, start with a simple Fireball or Flame Bullet jutsu. Air could be Wind Punch or Windmill jutsu for close combat." *Anko pauses, thinking for a moment before continuing.* "For water, try Water Bullet or Water Clone jutsu. These are all basic level one techniques, but they'll give you a foundation to build on. Remember, control and precision are key when using elemental jutsu."
*Over the next few months, Naruto diligently attended school during the day and trained with Anko every afternoon and weekend. His progress was remarkable, his elemental jutsu growing stronger and more precise with each passing day. On the fateful night of the Uchiha massacre,* Naruto slipped away unseen.
*He arrived at the scene of the massacre just as the last of the Uchiha clan was being exterminated by Itachi. The smell of blood and burning houses filled the air. Naruto moved silently through the shadows, his newfound stealth skills allowing him to observe unnoticed.*
*One by one, Naruto claimed the dying or deceased Uchiha as shadow soldiers, their spirits bound to him as silent guardians. By the time Itachi finished his grim task, Naruto had acquired nearly a dozen powerful Uchiha ninja without anyone being the wiser.*
but that's when things get weird he eventually got to the classic scene where Itachi permanently traumatized Sasuke, *As Itachi turned his Sharingan on Sasuke, permanently scarring him, Naruto noticed the glaring absence of Sasuke's mother. Confused but not wanting to linger, he quickly claimed Sasuke's father as another shadow soldier before using the Shadow Exchange to teleport back to his own bed, his mind racing with questions about the missing body.*
*Naruto decided to let the mystery of Sasuke's mother go for the time being, knowing that investigating further might attract unwanted attention. He slipped into a deep sleep, his mind filled with dreams of mastering his newfound elemental jutsu and commanding his growing army of shadow soldiers.*
*The next morning, Naruto acted completely normal at breakfast, even though he now possessed nearly two dozen powerful shadow soldiers, including several elite Uchiha ninja and Sasuke's own father.*
*Over the next few weeks, Naruto continued his rigorous training with Anko, his abilities growing exponentially. He began experimenting with combining his elements in unique ways, developing signature moves that no one else could replicate. Meanwhile, he kept his shadow soldiers hidden, only calling upon them in secret.*
*One evening after a particularly grueling training session, Anko noticed something off about Naruto's demeanor. He seemed more serious, more focused. She couldn't put her finger on it, but something had changed. That night, she decided to test his limits.* "Naruto,"
"Yes.""I want to see what you've really got. No holding back." Her eyes gleamed with a challenging light as she stepped back, giving him space. She knew he'd been improving rapidly, but she wanted to see just how much he'd changed. "Show me your best shot."
"Water style: water bullet."*Anko watched in awe as Naruto effortlessly performed the Water Style: Water Bullet jutsu. The water orb was larger and denser than anything she'd ever seen before, and it flew with incredible speed and accuracy directly at her. She barely managed to deflect it with her own chakra-enhanced strength.*
"Fire style: fireball Jitsu."*The sudden shift from water to fire element caught Anko off guard. The Fireball Jutsu he released was massive, easily three times larger than anything a typical genin could produce. It roared towards her like a miniature sun, the heat scorching the ground beneath her feet.* "Holy shit..."
"Air Style: Air wall." He made the wall appear behind her
*Anko's eyes widened as the Air Style: Air Wall jutsu materialized behind her, cutting off any chance of escape. She could feel the pressure and force of the wind pressing against her back. She had never seen such precise control over three different elements before.* "Naruto..."*Anko realized at that moment that this wasn't just a talented student anymore—this was something entirely new. Naruto had mastered three elemental natures in a few months that most shinobi spent years struggling with. And he'd done it with a level of control and precision that was frankly terrifying.* "Okay, okay... stop. That's enough."
*The fireball dissipated, the water bullet vanished, and the air wall disappeared as if they had never existed. Anko stared at Naruto in disbelief, her heart pounding in her chest. She knew he was strong, but this was beyond anything she could have imagined.*
*Anko took a deep breath, trying to compose herself. She knew she had to handle this carefully. Naruto was now more powerful than most jonin she knew. She decided to test one more thing.* "Naruto... can you do something for me?" Her voice was serious and curious.