HINATA IS BROKEN

The events unfolding on the screen left everyone breathless. The story was both thrilling and shocking, shedding light on the future turmoil awaiting Konoha Village.

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The Trials of the Chūnin Exams

After the intense battles in the Forest of Death, Uchiha Sasuke found himself marked by Orochimaru with the Curse Seal of Heaven, a dark power that hinted at the challenges ahead.

During the qualifiers for the third stage of the Chūnin Exams, Uzumaki Naruto emerged victorious against Inuzuka Kiba, overcoming him with sheer determination and a surprising tactic that caught everyone off guard. Despite his victory, Naruto's joy was short-lived. He could only watch in frustration as Hyūga Neji mercilessly defeated Hyūga Hinata, nearly killing her in the process. This brutal display of clan superiority sparked a fire in Naruto, who vowed to humble Neji in the finals.

The clash between Rock Lee and Gaara was the highlight of the qualifiers. Despite opening the Eight Inner Gates, Lee suffered a devastating defeat, leaving him with injuries that could end his career as a ninja. With the qualifiers concluded, a month-long break was announced to prepare for the finals.

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Training and Encounters

During the break, Naruto met his new mentor, Jiraiya, one of the legendary Sannin. Under Jiraiya's guidance, Naruto learned to harness the Nine-Tails Chakra, even managing to summon Gama Bunta, the chief toad of Mount Myōboku. This marked Naruto's first encounter with the Nine-Tails, though their meeting was far from cordial.

"Hmph! You've been living inside me for so long. Consider this Chakra your rent, you b*****d!" Naruto had exclaimed, standing his ground against the fearsome beast.

The finals arrived, and Naruto faced Neji with newfound confidence. Drawing upon the Nine-Tails' power, Naruto defeated Neji and boldly declared his dream of reforming the Hyūga clan once he became Hokage. Meanwhile, Sasuke entered the arena with his newly acquired Chidori, defeating Gaara in a dramatic clash. However, the victory was short-lived.

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The Konoha Crush

As the smoke from Sasuke's battle with Gaara cleared, Orochimaru launched the Konoha Crush Plan. In an unprecedented alliance, Sunagakure and the Hidden Sound Village attacked Konoha. Orochimaru took his treachery further by summoning the undead First Hokage and Second Hokage using the forbidden Reanimation Jutsu to fight Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage.

The audience watching the screen gasped in horror.

Orochimaru smirked. "Hmph! This is what I wanted, Sarutobi-sensei. A stage to bring you down."

Senju Tobirama frowned. "Damn brat, you dare use my jutsu against Konoha?"

Senju Hashirama sighed. "War never ends, does it? But I must admit, summoning us both is an impressive feat."

Uchiha Madara, observing from the afterlife, couldn't help but laugh. "Hashirama, Konoha's founders are now its destroyers? This is rich! Did Reanimation Jutsu make you soft in the Pure Land?"

Orochimaru interjected smugly, "Unfortunately, my control over this jutsu isn't perfect, so they can't fight at full strength."

The war raged on, with countless lives at stake. Amid the chaos, Gaara, wounded from his earlier battle, fled with Kankurō and Temari. Sasuke pursued him relentlessly. Haruno Sakura, Shikamaru, and Naruto were ordered by Kakashi to provide backup.

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The Battle Against Gaara

When they finally caught up, the group realized the dire situation. Gaara had unleashed the power of the One-Tailed Beast, overwhelming Sasuke. Sakura was trapped in Gaara's clutches, her life hanging by a thread.

At this critical moment, Naruto stepped forward, summoning an unprecedented amount of Chakra. "Sakura, let me protect you!" he declared, creating 2,000 Shadow Clones to combat Gaara. The sheer force of Naruto's attack left Gaara questioning his strength and purpose.

Enraged, Gaara transformed fully into Shukaku, the One-Tailed Beast. But Naruto, undeterred, summoned Gama Bunta to face the towering creature. With grit and ingenuity, Naruto awakened Gaara from his rampage with a headbutt, forcing him to confront his own loneliness.

"The pain of being alone is unbearable, isn't it?" Naruto said, his voice steady. "But I'm different now. I have friends who mean the world to me. With them, every day is full of hope. If you ever threaten them, I won't hesitate to take you down."

Gaara, moved by Naruto's words and actions, began to change, letting go of his bloodthirsty ways.

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Sacrifices and New Beginnings

Meanwhile, Sarutobi Hiruzen made the ultimate sacrifice. Summoning the Reaper Death Seal, he battled Orochimaru and the undead Hokage, sealing them at the cost of his own life. The attack was repelled, but the scars left on Konoha were deep.

As the dust settled, the village began to rebuild, but the challenges were far from over. Sasuke's encounter with his brother, Uchiha Itachi, reignited his burning hatred. Despite his best efforts, Sasuke was no match for Itachi, collapsing under the mental strain of Tsukuyomi. His defeat pushed him further toward the darkness.

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The Valley of the End

Unable to cope with Itachi's shadow, Sasuke accepted Orochimaru's offer of power and defected from Konoha. Naruto, along with a team of allies, set out to bring him back. The pursuit led them to the Valley of the End, where Naruto and Sasuke stood on opposing sides.

"Why are you so obsessed with me?" Sasuke asked coldly.

"Because we're friends!" Naruto replied with conviction.

Sasuke scoffed. "A guy like you, born with nothing, could never understand me."

Fueled by their emotions, the two clashed in an epic battle. Despite Naruto's best efforts, Sasuke emerged victorious, leaving Naruto with a heavy heart.

"Even so," Naruto muttered, his determination unbroken, "I won't give up on you."

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A New Journey Begins

The failure to bring Sasuke back didn't crush Naruto's spirit. Instead, it strengthened his resolve. Under Jiraiya's guidance, he set off on a three-year training journey to become stronger.

"When I come back," Naruto promised, "I'll be so powerful that nothing will stop me."

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The Audience Reacts

The viewing audience was left in awe and turmoil after witnessing these events.

Yamanaka Ino: "I can't believe an allied village would start a war against us. This is terrifying."

Kurenai Yuhi: "And to think Lord Third Hokage will sacrifice himself…"

Asuma Sarutobi: "If not for this glimpse into the future, we'd never have been prepared for such chaos."

Inuzuka Kiba: "But man, Naruto is incredible. The way he fought Gaara… how did he do that?"

Nara Shikamaru: "The gap between us and Naruto keeps getting wider."

Tsunade: "He even cured my hemophobia. That kid is something else."

Tenten: "I didn't expect the Fifth Hokage to be Lady Tsunade! She's my idol."

However, the members of Team 7 remained silent. Naruto was visibly anxious about Sasuke's defection, knowing he had failed to stop him. He looked up at the screen, which now displayed a new dark border, signaling the next phase of events.

"With my failure already revealed," Naruto murmured, "let's see how the Naruto from this world handles Sasuke's defection."

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Naruto's journey had only just begun, but his unwavering resolve promised hope for the future.

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