Hinata stared blankly at the Naruto in the footage.
Yes…
That was the Naruto she remembered in her heart.
But a layer of worry crept into her expression.
What exactly was that "dark cooking" they mentioned?
It made Naruto look so despairingly lifeless.
Was that really something edible?
The toad was going out to get ingredients…
Could it be insects!?
Shinigami's Belly — Reaper Death Seal
Kushina Uzumaki: "Honey, look! It's Naruto again—grown up! Where is he?"
Minato Namikaze: "That's Mount Myōboku, the land of the toads.Judging from this, Naruto has begun training in Sage Mode."
Kushina: "Sage Mode, huh? As expected of our son—so talented."
The Footage Continued
[Fukasaku: "You're ready to train in senjutsu chakra."]["You've basically mastered hand-to-hand techniques and Sage Arts as well."]["Now, there's one last thing I have to tell you."]
[Naruto grew nervous. "N-Nani? Why so serious!?"]
[Fukasaku: "It's about the risks of Sage Mode."]
[Naruto froze. "Risks?"]
[Fukasaku: "Yes. Only by properly understanding the risks can you use Sage Mode freely."]
[Naruto: "So what's the risk?"]
[Fukasaku: "First, you know Sage Mode can't last long—five minutes at most."]["And to maintain it, you must gather natural energy… which requires staying still."]["Meaning you can't use it once combat starts."]["If you can't move, you basically become a perfect target."]
[Naruto: "Ah… I see."]
Mount Myōboku
Fukasaku: "What? I'm training some brat I vaguely remember? Oh—Jiraiya's student."
"If I'm training him, it must be because Jiraiya entrusted him to me after his death."
"I recall this kid is the Nine-Tails' jinchūriki. He's no ordinary boy."
Jiraiya
"Judging from his progress, Naruto will surpass me soon!"
"As expected of the disciple I chose."
"That must mean Naruto is the Child of Prophecy… yes, that should be right."
The Footage Continued
[Fukasaku: "Sage Mode is best used when allies can protect you long enough to disengage and gather energy."]["If absolutely necessary, you must retreat mid-battle to recharge."]
[Naruto grabbed his head in frustration: "Hah!? Then I basically can't use Sage Mode at all!"]["What was all my training for!?"]
To Naruto, Sage Mode that couldn't be used in battle was pointless.
[Fukasaku: "Don't look so disappointed! That's why I'm here."]
[Naruto: "Huh? What's going on?"]
[Fukasaku: "If I fuse with your body, everything is solved."]
[A mental image of Naruto turning into a fat toad popped into Naruto's mind.]
Shinigami's Belly
Kushina: "No—NO!! I don't want Naruto turning into a fat toad!!"
Minato: "Honey, did you forget? I also used Sage Mode. I didn't turn into a toad."
Though, if one absorbed too much natural energy…turning into a stone toad was technically possible.
Kushina blinked. "Oh! Right. I panicked and forgot."
Konoha — Chūnin Exam Arena
"No! I don't wanna turn into a toad! I'll never learn Sage Mode!"
Naruto panicked even more than his future self in the footage—his golden twin ponytails bouncing wildly, looking ridiculously adorable.
Hinata watched Naruto's ponytails swaying cutely.
Her heart… hurt.
But then—
A chubby Naruto-toad with golden twin ponytails popped into Hinata's mind.
She shook her head violently to erase the cursed image.
Compared to turning into a fat toad…
Naruto staying feminized wasn't that bad.
Hinata took a deep breath, stepped in front of Naruto, and declared seriously:
"Na-Naruto-kun!"
"Nani?"
"Promise me—never learn Sage Mode!"
"Uh…?"
Naruto nodded dumbly.
Why was Hinata more worried than he was!?
Kiba: "That's amazing! Naruto can learn Sage Arts in the future!"
He patted Akamaru. "But we won't lose, right?"
"Woof! Woof! Woof!"
Rock Lee: "Youth should include becoming a toad! Guy-sensei, I want to learn Sage Mode!"
Might Guy: "Lee! Why be a toad—when you can become light!?"
Chōji: "Sage Mode, huh? So jealous… I wanna learn it too."
Sakura: "Future me isn't crying this time… but Naruto is still relying only on himself.""So future me is still useless?"
"If I can become Lady Tsunade's student… I won't be that useless!"
"I've decided! Once Tsunade returns as Hokage, I'll beg her to accept me!"
"I'll get stronger—I won't lose to Naruto again!"
Pure Land
[Senju Hashirama: Madara! Did you see? Naruto really is Konoha's hope—he's mastering Sage Mode!]
[Uchiha Madara: Hashiramaa… you sure have guts. Konoha's about to be destroyed.]
[Hashirama: Madara! This is future footage—this future may not happen anymore!]
[Tobirama: Correct. Once Orochimaru revives my brother and me with Edo Tensei, I'll wipe out Akatsuki myself!How dare they attack Konoha—fools!]
The Footage Continued Author's Note
I swear I'm not padding the word count.The plot is just too good—I couldn't resist writing more!
But I'll speed things up soon: after Jiraiya and Naruto's scenes, I'll transition straight to the Five Kage Rankings!
Also—if you guys don't like Feminized Naruto, I can arrange a restoration reward later!
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