Naruto, born from the world of his parents.

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

"Lightning Release: Earth Movement!"

In the training ground, the two Sasukes released two ninjutsu at the same time. Facing this ninjutsu attack that covered the ground and sky with almost no blind spots, Naruto Uzumaki, the target, showed no emotion whatsoever.

With just a simple substitution jutsu, he dodged this ninjutsu that seemed almost certain to succeed.

Reaching Sasuke, who was exhausted of chakra, Naruto couldn't help but exclaim, "Sasuke, you really are a genius. You grasped the importance of timing so quickly."

Sasuke, who had been leaning on his knees, panting heavily and looking exhausted, suddenly laughed.

As if he had heard a hilarious joke, Sasuke laughed wildly.

Even though he was the one being suppressed, he now seemed to have taken the lead. Sasuke covered his face, and with one eye peeking out from between his ring and middle fingers, he looked at Naruto with utter arrogance.

"What gave you the illusion that I had just exhausted my chakra?"

Naruto's expression changed as a kunai was suddenly placed against his neck.

"You lost, Naruto!"

Although he could sense that Naruto wasn't using his full strength, the result was undeniable: he, Uchiha Sasuke, had achieved a complete victory!

Such an achievement undoubtedly boosted Sasuke's confidence. He really didn't expect that a change in his fighting style could bring such a huge increase in his combat power.

At that moment, Sasuke felt with absolute clarity that he had taken another step closer to that man.

This incredibly clear feeling filled Sasuke with ecstasy, but it only lasted a moment before his excitement was replaced by worry.

"Hey, Naruto, what's wrong with you?"

Looking at Naruto, who was standing motionless in front of him, Sasuke suddenly felt a little worried.

He put down his kunai and walked up to Naruto, only to see that Naruto's eyes were completely vacant.

Sasuke was startled by this expression. He was about to say something when suddenly, as if he had thought of something, his expression hardened, and he punched Naruto hard in the heart.

As he expected, Naruto in front of him turned into a wisp of green smoke as he attacked.

This sudden scene stunned Sasuke. He thought of the fierce battle he had just fought with the shadow clone and couldn't help but laugh.

Sasuke shook his head, looking at his fist with a wry smile: "You...you've actually gotten this strong?"

……

By the pond, the pain and memories brought on by the dissipation of the shadow clone briefly pulled Naruto's thoughts back to reality.

Thinking of Sasuke's arrogant demeanor during training, Naruto couldn't help but laugh, even though he was feeling incredibly excited and conflicted.

I taught Sasuke the fighting method of achieving the greatest results with the least cost just yesterday, and today Sasuke is able to demonstrate it in his own unique way.

This level of understanding suggests that hatred and setbacks are indeed driving forces for human growth.

After all, even though Sasuke in his own world was much stronger than Sasuke in this world because of the guidance of his parents and Itachi, he was still following the path Itachi had walked step by step.

Unlike Sasuke in this world, who only needs to be given a direction to move forward in the same way as Uchiha Sasuke.

For the strong, this is the most important thing.

There will never be another Madara Uchiha, nor another Hashirama Senju. Only by becoming unique can you become your true self.

So even though Naruto didn't quite agree with Sasuke's way of doing things, he was still genuinely happy for him.

However, thinking about the chakra he had just sensed, Naruto frowned again.

"Father's chakra? But how is that possible?"

They hadn't been in this world for very long, only five or six days at most, which was just the average time for a B-rank mission for a ninja.

But in another world, the outcome would be completely different.

Even now, Naruto doesn't understand why he came to this world. Even though his father told him it was a miracle, is that really true?

You must understand, he is not currently in the Land of Snow, but in the Land of Water, at the ends of the earth in his own world. If he were in his own world...

Let alone these distant places, even on the moon, Naruto believed that a flash of yellow light would appear before him with a reassuring danger.

But he's in another world now!

Although he returned to his own world before, who can guarantee that he will be so lucky this time?

Thinking back to the last time Naruto came to this world, he only stayed for one day before returning to his own world. But this time he stayed for five or six days, and a shadow of gloom flashed through Naruto's heart.

He was too far from home and didn't know how to get back. Even though Naruto's character was good enough to be called an excellent ninja, how could he not feel lost in this situation?

Especially in the last two days, he has been training Sasuke according to his father's instructions.

Playing the role of a father undoubtedly intensified his homesickness, but the powerlessness he felt in the face of reality also caused him unbearable pain and frustration.

This is why Naruto left Sasuke behind and came to the riverbank; he needed a quiet environment to calm his emotions.

Just now, as Naruto was troubled by his current situation, he suddenly felt a faint fluctuation of chakra.

Although the chakra fluctuation was faint and fleeting, Naruto recognized it in an instant.

That was the chakra of his father, the Yellow Flash of Konoha, the one who ended everything, Minato Namikaze!

This surge of chakra instantly aroused Naruto's emotions.

"Father's chakra? But why? Isn't the father of this world already dead?"

"Could it be a fake death?"

"No, no, no, the Corpse Demon Sealing Technique cannot be fooled."

After rejecting one possibility after another, Naruto suddenly remembered what Minato had told him before he left.

"I'm sorry, Naruto, I lied."

"Lying? What are you talking about, Dad?"

"Actually, I'm not confident that I can open a passage between the two worlds."

"Huh? Then why did you tell the Third Hokage that you could...?"

"If he didn't say that, why would he help you so wholeheartedly?"

"dad……"

"But I promise you, I will find you, so please be patient and trust me a little longer, okay, Naruto?"

Recalling his conversation with his father, Naruto's heart suddenly became incredibly vibrant.

All emotions vanished in that instant, leaving only a feeling of peace.

He raised his hand, shielding his eyes from the sun, and looked at the azure sky, suddenly stunned.

On his wrist, a tadpole-like black symbol had appeared out of nowhere.

"dad?!"