Naruto: Reborn with the Template System

Author Note:

Here's the BONUS CHAPTER as promised—thanks for the support, and let's keep this energy going!

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"Who the hell are you!?"

On the far side of the Konoha forest, Minato had gradually adapted to Obito's Kamui. With each exchange, he was gaining the upper hand.

But amidst the high-speed battle, one question lingered in his mind and now, he finally voiced it.

The Sharingan's power to manipulate space-time and control the Nine Tails... it reminded him of a name spoken only in whispers through Konoha's history.

Obito, realizing his Kamui was being read more easily now, knew he was at a disadvantage.

With a mocking smirk hidden behind his mask, he replied coldly:

"My name? That's irrelevant. But if you must call me something, then... call me Uchiha Madara."

Minato's eyes widened. The suspicion in his heart was confirmed but that made it even more unbelievable.

"Impossible" He muttered.

"Uchiha Madara can't be alive!"

"Believe what you want"

Obito said as the swirling vortex of Kamui began forming around his right eye.

"But next time, I'll come better prepared. Goodbye, Yellow Flash."

"You won't get away!"

Minato lunged forward instinctively.

But Obito's final words stopped him cold.

"Instead of worrying about me, think about Kushina...she's about to die."

Minato froze mid-step.

And in that instant of hesitation, Obito vanished.

Without another second of delay, Minato turned and raced back toward the village, his heart pounding. He had to get to Kushina. Fast.

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Konoha was less than five kilometers away.

But by now, the village had been ravaged.

Buildings lay in ruins. The ground was scorched. Smoke and screams filled the air.

In the sky above, the Nine Tails let out a furious roar.

Despite its immense power, it was wary...no, afraid. Guts was too fast. Too strong.

In desperation, the beast quickly condensed a dozen mini Tailed Beast Bombs, forming them in rapid succession like a barrage of artillery shells.

Tailed Beast Barrage!

Each shot had enough power to rival an S-rank jutsu.

This was the strength of the strongest Tailed Beast.

"You're wasting your energy"

He said flatly, his Observation Haki flaring.

"Those tricks can't touch me."

As the bombs hurtled toward him, Guts moved in a blur...predicting their paths, weaving through them, and deflecting the rest with raw force.

"And now... let's end this. You've been fun, but playtime's over."

His tone changed. A red glow flickered in his eyes, his muscles tensed, and veins bulged across his body. His Haki erupted like a tidal wave.

The Nine Tails sensed something. Something Terrifying. It roared, gathering its chakra into one final massive Tailed Beast Bomb.

It launched it with a roar of desperation.

"And now..." Guts cracked his neck. A quiet hum echoed through the air.

"Let me show you something real."

He crouched slightly, haki wrapping around his body like a living storm.

"Stand proud, Nine Tails. You were strong."

And then...

BOOM.

The air split apart.

A terrifying surge of Conqueror's Haki erupted from Guts, rippling like waves from a meteor crashing down.

Veins bulged across his arms. His eyes locked onto the beast.

He stepped forward.

"Galaxy… IMPACT!!"

Like a star imploding, Guts's punch tore through the sky.

The punch collided with the bomb mid-air and shattered it with brute force.

The sheer pressure crushed the air around his fist. A shockwave blasted outward, flattening trees, shattering rock, and rippling across the village creative a massive wave of wind.

The punch slammed straight into the Nine Tails face.

CRACK!!

It didn't just send the Nine Tails flying.

It shattered the beast.

The very earth beneath them buckled and split as the force of the impact created a deep crater, smoke and dust spiraling into the heavens.

The Kyuubi was hurled back like a ragdoll, crashing to the ground with a thunderous boom. Its body convulsed...then stilled.

Even in unconsciousness, the beast let out a low, broken cry. The Sharingan in its pupils faded.

Silence.

And then...

[Achievement Unlocked: "Defeated the Nine Tails"]

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Guts exhaled, steam rising from his shoulders.

He dropped to the ground, breathing hard but grinning wide, his body buzzing with fatigue and satisfaction.

He had done it.

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Whoosh!

A yellow flash burst from the sky.

Minato landed next to him, eyes wide at the unconscious Nine Tails.

"You... you actually defeated it...! That's... incredible!"

Guts tilted his head, smirking.

"Who do you think I am?"

He said in Jack's cocky tone from One Piece, voice full of swagger.

Then his face turned serious.

"Don't waste time here. You need to worry about Kushina. Fast."

Minato's expression shifted, his eyes narrowing with urgency.

"You're right. Thank you!"

He said before dropping a Flying Thunder God Kunai and teleporting instantly.

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Moments later, Tsunade, Kurenai, Anko, and the others arrived, just in time to see Minato begin the resealing process.

Kurenai and Anko rushed to Guts side, checking on him with concern.

"Are you okay? What happened? You're not hurt, are you?" they asked frantically.

Tsunade knelt beside him, placing a hand on his chest, her chakra scanning his condition.

"No major injuries," she said, relieved.

"Just exhaustion. He needs rest."

"Guts," Anko said, grinning and giving his shoulder a light punch.

"You're gonna be Konoha's hero after this!"

Guts didn't reply, just gave a toothy grin. He didn't care about being a hero. Seeing everyone safe was enough.

Kurenai's eyes sparkled as she looked at him...quiet pride glowing in her gaze.

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Meanwhile, Minato was hard at work.

He had found Kushina, her body barely hanging on.

Tsunade's brows furrowed as she watched from a distance.

"Kushina's in a critical state," she said quietly.

"Her body might not withstand the sealing again. But with the Nine Tails unconscious, the resistance will be low. There's a chance."

Kurenai turned to her with concern.

"Is it dangerous?"

Tsunade nodded gravely.

"Very."

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As the sun slowly rose on a new day, the worst was over.

Guts, his strength mostly recovered, stood up and watched as Minato held a faintly breathing Kushina in his arms...smiling gently, exhausted but victorious.

The seal had succeeded.

Guts exhaled deeply, watching the horizon.

"Naruto... your destiny has changed," Guts thought, smiling to himself.

"Let's see what kind of path you walk now."

And in his heart, he felt a rare flicker of warmth and pride.

He had changed a destiny again.

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When they returned to Konoha under the light of a new dawn, the surviving villagers and ninja greeted them with cheers.

Even those who once feared Guts for his wild strength now looked at him with awe and admiration.

Kurenai, Anko, and even Tsunade—all proud.

But Guts didn't care about praise.

He only smiled because the people around him were safe.

And that was enough.

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