Chapter 1 – Awakening of the Forbidden Power
The night wind blew gently across the Hokage Monument. Konoha looked peaceful, but for Naruto Uzumaki, something felt… different.
Naruto stood alone atop the Fourth Hokage's statue, staring at the star-filled sky.
Ever since the Great War ended, everything seemed calm. But deep inside him… something had changed.
Something even Kurama couldn't explain.
"Oi, Naruto… you feel it too, don't you?" Kurama's deep voice echoed inside his mind.
Naruto gave a small grin.
"Yeah… This chakra isn't yours… and it doesn't feel like mine either."
Suddenly, the seal on Naruto's stomach glowed faintly. A new pattern slowly formed, creating a golden sun-like symbol.
Warm chakra spread throughout his body.
The stone beneath his feet cracked slightly.
"What the heck is this now…" Naruto sighed.
Without warning, strange memories flooded his mind.
He saw a vision of a man cloaked in radiant light, standing in the middle of a destroyed ancient world.
A calm yet powerful voice echoed.
"You are the final heir… of the Sun God's power."
Naruto staggered backward.
"What was THAT?!"
Golden chakra suddenly burst out of his body, forming an aura so overwhelming that even Kurama fell silent.
"… Naruto… that power… it surpasses the Bijuu."
Naruto stared at his hands as golden energy flickered across his palms.
Before he could process what was happening—
Footsteps approached from behind.
"Naruto-kun?"
Naruto quickly turned around.
Hinata stood there, her cheeks slightly red but her eyes filled with worry.
"I sensed an extremely strong chakra… I was worried something happened to you."
Naruto scratched his head awkwardly.
"Ah… just training stuff."
Hinata slowly stepped closer. Her Byakugan activated instinctively.
The moment she saw Naruto's chakra…
Her eyes widened.
"This… isn't normal chakra…"
Without realizing it, Hinata gently grabbed Naruto's hand.
The moment she touched him, Naruto's golden aura softened.
Naruto blinked in surprise.
Hinata quickly pulled her hand away in panic.
"S-sorry! I didn't mean to—"
Naruto chuckled.
"It actually… helped stabilize it."
Hinata stared at him, confused and flustered.
Neither of them noticed…
From afar, someone was watching.
Long blonde hair flowed in the night wind.
Tsunade narrowed her eyes.
"That chakra… it's dangerous… but extraordinary."
Beside her, Shizune looked nervous.
"Lady Tsunade… should we restrain him?"
Tsunade slowly shook her head.
"Not yet… But if Naruto loses control…"
Her gaze turned sharp.
"I'll stop him myself."
That night marked the beginning of a massive change.
And Naruto had no idea…
That his new power would attract not only enemies… but also the hearts of powerful women.