[You are twelve years old, you have graduated from the Ninja Academy, your intended teammates are Uchiha Sasuke and Haruno Sakura, and your instructor is Hatake Kakashi. Do you accept this status quo? Your choice is…]
"Although Kakashi teaches in an unconventional way, he really is a capable instructor."
"Right now, this character is fueled only by hatred. I'm still too weak… I'll just follow the plot."
[Team 7 is established. Hatake Kakashi will give you an assessment. The task is to grab the bells—only those who obtain a bell will graduate successfully. However, there are three of you and only two bells.]
[During the assessment, Sasuke rushes forward first but is subdued by Kakashi's illusion.
Haruno Sakura is also defeated by the illusion, while you hide in the shadows.
You now have two choices: 1) Rescue Sasuke and Haruno Sakura, or 2) Rush forward to face Kakashi alone. Your choice is…]
"If I remember correctly, the purpose of this assessment is teamwork and valuing your companions."
"Alright, let's try to save them first."
[You rescue Sasuke and Haruno Sakura when Kakashi deliberately lets you succeed.
You realize that you cannot defeat Kakashi alone, so you cooperate, but are still defeated.
Because you concealed your strength, Kakashi ties you to a tree. You watch dinner with Sasuke and Haruno Sakura.]
[Sasuke wants to share his meal with you, but Haruno Sakura stops him, saying that Kakashi forbade giving you food. She says, "Sasuke, leave him alone. Anyway, he's called a monster; he won't eat a meal, so it's nothing."]
[Sasuke finally unties you and lets you eat. Kakashi, who was observing secretly, announces that you and Sasuke passed the exam.
However, Haruno Sakura's words hurt you. You remain outwardly calm, but inside, you grit your teeth.]
[Kakashi gives two choices: 1) You and Sasuke abandon Haruno Sakura and form the first-ever two-person team, or 2) You and Sasuke accompany Haruno Sakura to repeat her studies for another year.]
"Why is there even this option?"
"Logically, Sasuke and I passed the exam; only Sakura hasn't."
"Is this really a test? Fine, let's try option 2."
[You go against your heart and choose the second route. Sasuke hesitates but follows your decision.
Kakashi announces that all three of you passed because you and Sasuke did not give up on Haruno Sakura despite her failure. The team's two-thirds unity rate barely qualifies, and Haruno Sakura can be trained further later.]
"Tsk tsk… did you really pass this? Perhaps the Third Hokage gave Kakashi a task to test the attitudes of Sasuke and Menma, while little Sakura is dispensable."
[Team 7 begins performing missions. Since these are low-level and non-combat tasks, your hidden strength is not discovered by Kakashi.]
[Soon, Team 7 receives a mission in the Land of Waves. You now have the opportunity to leave Konoha and become a rogue ninja. Your choice is…]
"Leave Konoha now?"
"This character isn't strong yet, and Nine Tails resides in my body…"
"If I leave, the Akatsuki will target me. If captured and separated from Nine Tails, I'd have no choice but to give it up."
"Furthermore, my current strength is low, and my physical development is still insufficient."
"If I stay in Konoha, I can also train through the Chūnin exam and handle Sasuke's defection plot later."
"And eventually, the old pervert Jiraiya will accept me as a disciple."
"Defection? No… no. I'll endure for now."
[The mission to the Land of Waves ends, your strength has improved, and the Chūnin exam begins. Your choice is…]
"Of course I want to participate."
[You choose to take the Chūnin exam. On the way, Sasuke is attacked by Orochimaru. Your choice is…]
"Of course. This is a perfect chance to practice my skills—attack Orochimaru with full strength."
Because Orochimaru does not kill Naruto, Sasuke, or Haruno Sakura in the original story, Naruto knows this fight is safe.
[You attack with full strength. Orochimaru fights back but is surprised by your power. He plants the Cursed Seal of Heaven on you.]
[Nine Tails senses the invasion of its territory and destroys the Cursed Seal of Heaven.]
Naruto: "6"
[The second Chūnin exam ends. You meet Jiraiya, who wants to take you as his disciple. What do you choose…]
"Of course I want to become a disciple."
"This is a stage for a major breakthrough in strength, according to the original story."
[You become Jiraiya's apprentice. Jiraiya wants to test your strength. Your choice is…]
"Don't hide my strength."
"This lets Jiraiya provide guidance based on my actual power."
"Although it might expose my true identity, Jiraiya knows who I am and is unlikely to harm me."
[During Jiraiya's assessment, you do not hide your strength. Jiraiya is surprised and asks why you conceal your abilities. You answer…]
"To make enemies underestimate me, so I can save my teammates at critical moments."
[Your answer satisfies Jiraiya completely. He begins teaching you confidently.]
[Under Jiraiya's guidance, your strength improves rapidly.]
[Your taijutsu, ninjutsu, and combat experience increase significantly. You learn Rasengan and Summoning techniques.]
[On the way to the third Chūnin exam, Sand Village ninjas and Orochimaru launch a plan to collapse Konoha.]
[You defeat Gaara and Shukaku, return to the Chūnin exam site, and see the Four Purple Sun Formation used by the Four Sound Ninjas. Inside are Orochimaru, Impure World Reincarnation Senju Hashirama, Impure World Reincarnation Senju Tobirama, and Sarutobi Hiruzen.]
[Sarutobi Hiruzen struggles to hold on and finally seals Orochimaru's hands at the cost of his life. The Four Purple Sun Formation dissipates, leaving Orochimaru under siege from Konoha ninjas and Jiraiya.]
[Orochimaru attempts to create chaos to escape, revealing the truth: you are the son of the Fourth Hokage, Namikaze Minato.]
[You learn your true identity, recall the injustices suffered over the years, lose control, and are taken over by Nine Tails.]
[Konoha ninjas refuse to attack. To prevent you from destroying Konoha, Jiraiya tells them you are the fox demon, prompting them to take action. You are restrained by sealing techniques, but Jiraiya's words reach you. You wonder if he betrayed you…]
[You awaken, realizing that seals cover your body. You are completely controlled by Konoha and extremely weak. Jiraiya apologizes. Do you accept…]
"Well… just accept it."
"Now that I know key ninjutsu, let's see if I can get Jiraiya to release control and leave Konoha."
[You accept Jiraiya's apology and say: "Master, I know you also want to protect Konoha. Isn't that our shared goal? Nine Tails took over my body because of my carelessness. I should apologize…"]
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