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The peace treaty between Konoha and Kumogakure was swiftly finalized under Hiruzen's personal supervision, securing substantial war reparations.
News of this victory spread like wildfire, further cementing Hiruzen's reputation as the "Strongest Hokage."
Sasame recalled the original Konoha Crush arc—where not a single soul intervened during Hiruzen's battle with Orochimaru, not even Might Guy (thanks to Kakashi's interference).
Perhaps everyone genuinely believed their Hokage was invincible.
"Big bro!"
Sasame turned to find Naruto waving enthusiastically.
The boy's grin faltered as villagers nearby recoiled, clearing the street like he was a human repellent.
Note to self: Bring Naruto during rush hour—more effective than yelling 'Hot water coming through!'
"Sorry…" Naruto mumbled, shoulders slumping.
"Why care about their opinions?" Sasame ruffled his spiky hair. "The moment you do, you lose yourself."
"Big bro always says smart stuff," Naruto scratched his head, "but half the time I don't get it."
"You will once you start school."
Honestly, Naruto's biggest weakness in his past life was lack of education.
All that talk-no-jutsu meant nothing without concrete solutions.
Strip away his power, and Naruto was a middling Hokage at best—hardworking but inefficient.
"Gramps says the same thing!" Naruto perked up. "He's sending me to the Academy next month!"
"At three years old?"
Then it hit him—Naruto failed graduation exams three times in canon.
Meaning he was starting three years early.
Makes sense—with no parents, school kept him occupied while indoctrinating him with Will of Fire propaganda.
"Gramps says early start means early strength!"
Of course Hiruzen's behind this.
No surprise Naruto parroted the old man's words—a fox cub couldn't outwit the fox king.
But this makes manipulating his fate easier.
"School can make you stronger," Sasame's eyes gleamed with scheming.
Naruto's academic struggles stemmed from the Nine-Tails disrupting his chakra control—not lack of talent.
Strip away the fox, and you'd uncover a once-in-a-generation genius.
Case in point: The entire Rasengan variant arsenal.
People mocked him for spamming one technique, but how many could innovate it endlessly?
A temporary seal could suppress the Nine-Tails' interference, unleashing Naruto's innate potential.
No need to worry about chakra reserves—Uzumaki genes guaranteed absurd quantities.
And it's reversible—Jiraiya would eventually teach him to cooperate with Kurama anyway.
Imagine Naruto dominating the Academy as a prodigy.
How would that alter his bonds with Sasuke, Sakura, and others?
Delicious chaos.
"Hey Naruto, you shopping?"
"Yeah! Ramen cups! Wanna come?"
"Next time. Wait for me at the store."
Detouring to Gunma Casino, Sasame sought Uzumaki Ena—while he lacked sealing expertise, she'd inherited the Uzumaki clan's forbidden arts.
Reinforcing Naruto's existing Four Symbols Seal would be child's play for her.
"Brother!"
Karin's greeting always pleased him more than Naruto's—sweeter, livelier.
Proving the internet adage: "Add girls on WeChat; boys fend for themselves."
"Where's mom?"
Karin pointed to a closed room.
Daytime seclusion?
Pushing the door ajar, Sasame froze.
A nude silhouette greeted him—pale skin streaked with inky seals.
Red. White.
Why does this feel familiar?
Ah—Ena was practicing the Yin Seal.
Canon showed facial markings when released, but apparently the full-body version existed too.
Retreating silently (lest he disrupt her training), Sasame entertained Karin while waiting.
Minutes later, Ena emerged—flushed but delighted.
"Sorry to keep you—"
"No worries."
Her expression alone warmed him—that look of a fledgling bird reunited with its caretaker.
"Next time, call me during Yin Seal practice."
Sasame feigned solemnity. "It's dangerous alone."
Ena's cheeks pinked as she grasped his true meaning—yet didn't refuse.
"Can you covertly reinforce a Four Symbols Seal?"
"Difficult…"
"What if one already exists?"
"Easier."
Ena's eyes sparkled—finally, a chance to repay his kindness after years of passive support.
Disguised as a casino employee, she delivered "complimentary barbecue" to Naruto—
Her fingers brushed his abdomen, chakra flaring as she strengthened the seal.
[Naruto's fate altered: +58 FP]
[Sakura's fate altered: +99 FP]
[Kakashi's fate altered: +99 FP]
[Kurama's fate altered: +7 FP]
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