Konoha: Comparison of Naruto

Chapter 33: Three Forms Of Flashing Spiral

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The audience in the ninja world collectively gasped. Some with weaker psychological endurance nearly choked in disbelief.

What had Naruto just done on the screen?

At the mere age of twelve, he had independently developed a ninjutsu.

The explosive power was astonishing—if anyone were to be hit by this technique, the chances of survival would be slim.

However, judging by Naruto's Chakra control and the amount required for compression, it was clear he could not yet master this ninjutsu proficiently.

Not only did it consume an enormous amount of Chakra, but it also took a long time to charge.

But was this really a problem?

He was only twelve years old.

Given a few more years of diligent practice, who knew if he would eventually wield the "Big Spiral Wheel" with ease?

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Akatsuki Hideout.

Deidara stared blankly at the screen for a moment before coughing lightly.

"The Nine Tails Jinchūriki of Konoha Village in that world... is actually someone who understands art."

"I'd really love to have a conversation about art with him someday."

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Konoha Village, Chūnin Exam Venue.

The ninjas of Konoha collectively fell into stunned silence.

Even Orochimaru, seated on the high platform, appeared intrigued, his mind racing with possibilities.

Knowing himself, if he had learned back then that Konoha's Nine Tails Jinchūriki possessed such potential, he likely would have targeted Naruto immediately.

In the stands, the present-day Naruto couldn't help but murmur, "Amazing... awesome..."

"Is that really me?"

"Why is there such a big difference between us?"

Naruto, still somewhat proud of his performance during the Wave Country mission, found his confidence shaken.

Who would have thought that his counterpart in the alternate world had gone so far as to create his own ninjutsu?

Its power was undeniable. If unleashed, it would obliterate not just Haku's Demonic Ice Mirrors, but Zabuza himself along with them.

"Naruto!"

Jiraiya suddenly broke the silence.

"You don't need to feel inferior. The only difference between the two of you is your starting point."

"After all, he started practicing seriously seven years earlier than you."

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It wasn't just Naruto who was shocked.

Sasuke also found himself full of disbelief.

Who would have imagined that Naruto, when training seriously, could achieve such things?

If that Naruto were still in the same class as him...

No! Sasuke clenched his fists. It wasn't a bad thing.

At least having a powerful Naruto around would push him to train even harder.

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In the discussion group.

Ōnoki: "Good grief, this can't be real. Even if Naruto started refining Chakra at five, this is too much."

Terumi Mei: "Don't forget, there's also Nine Tails' Chakra mixed in."

Fourth Raikage: "It's probably because of the Nine Tails' Chakra that he achieved this."

Uzumaki Kushina: "Well, this time Nine Tails really tried to outsmart him and ended up losing everything. I bet it's completely dumbfounded now."

Namikaze Minato: "'Big Spiral Wheel,' huh? Naruto's creativity is remarkable, but his naming sense needs work. In my opinion, this ninjutsu should be called the 'Flashing Spiral Big Wheel Arc Slash.'"

Senju Tobirama: "...."

Fourth Hokage, could it be that you're a natural fool?

Senju Tobirama: "But this is outrageous. If Naruto continues to grow like this, won't he have more Chakra than my elder brother?"

Senju Hashirama: "Well... at least when I was twelve, I didn't have that much Chakra. Neither did Madara."

Uchiha Madara: "...."

Senju Hashirama: "However, even if he's from the same clan as Mito, he shouldn't have such an abundance of Chakra at this age. My guess is that Nine Tails' Chakra is playing a significant role."

The discussion buzzed on.

Such a phenomenon seemed too incredible to believe.

[In the Pure Land World.]

An elderly man floated cross-legged in the air, his eyes quietly opening.

"Is this the Asura reincarnation of this generation?"

Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo, the Sage of Six Paths, stared at the screen before him.

As he observed the discussion among the others, he shook his head slightly.

Things were not as they imagined.

Although the Big Spiral Wheel technique contained Chakra from the Nine Tails, it was currently dominated by Naruto's own Chakra.

Naruto's massive Chakra reserves were not merely a result of his Uzumaki lineage. The key factor was the Chakra of Asura's reincarnation within him.

Every incarnation of Asura's Chakra had two defining characteristics:

1. Through continuous practice, their physical strength and Chakra reserves grew several times, dozens of times, or even a hundred times larger than those of others.

2. The effectiveness of the ninjutsu they performed was significantly amplified compared to that of others.

Both of these traits stemmed from Asura's Chakra, also known as the Sage Body.

The Sage Body represented the continuous development of the practitioner's body through diligent effort. The harder one trained, the more exponentially their abilities grew.

For Naruto, who was born into the Uzumaki clan with its exceptional physique and Chakra reserves, the blessing of the Sage Body further enhanced his capabilities.

Seven years of focused training naturally led to results that defied common expectations.

Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo watched the screen intently.

In this world, Naruto had prioritized integrating with the villagers of Konoha Village, seeking their acknowledgment and approval.

But in doing so, he had wasted seven crucial years.

This wasn't just a matter of Chakra refinement; the development of the Sage Body itself had been delayed by seven years.

"Why!"

"If the black-framed Naruto continues to train as diligently as he has, the white-framed Naruto will never catch up."

"The differing paths chosen by the two of them will inevitably lead to changes in the ninja world..."

Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo let out a long sigh.

For the future, even he couldn't be entirely certain.

Hatake Kakashi: "I really hope the me over there is careful when it comes to the bell-grabbing test."

Momochi Zabuza: "I'll say this, Kakashi—if Naruto is this powerful, let's just hope we never cross paths."

Haku: "Even if we're dead in that world, at least we still have our bodies intact. If we do meet..."

Terumi Mei: "You don't have to worry too much. Naruto isn't proficient in that technique yet. As long as you see him starting to accumulate Chakra, if you can't stop him, just run as far as possible."

Momochi Zabuza: "...."

Run away? Me?

Momochi Zabuza:

I'd rather die than surrender.