Incredible Chakra Volume
The massive wooden construct gently set Naruto down on the ground, then slowly turned and began moving toward the northern forest.
Xu Fan's Wood Release technique had created a wooden avatar far larger than the Nine-Tails itself.
If he released the Wood Style technique here, it might disrupt the gathering of injured shinobi and create unnecessary chaos.
After everything that had occurred, Naruto had finally fallen into a deep sleep from chakra exhaustion.
"Take Naruto to get some rest," Hiruzen Sarutobi instructed calmly.
He sat down wearily, taking a moment to circulate his chakra and regain some strength. Then he dispelled his summoning technique, allowing Enma to return.
But even as Hiruzen composed himself, everyone present—including his trusted advisors—knew the truth.
They may have played their parts in defending the village tonight, but their contributions were dwarfed by one man's actions.
The descendant of the Senju.
Xu Fan.
"Xu Fan, we owe you everything," Hiruzen said, turning to face the young shinobi.
This was not flattery, but a heartfelt statement. Xu Fan had, without a doubt, saved Konoha from complete destruction.
Because of his lineage and overwhelming power, people couldn't help but compare him to not just the Fourth Hokage, Namikaze Minato—but even the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama.
Among those still shaken were Hyuga Hiashi and his brother Hizashi.
The Kyūbi—once the incarnation of terror and despair—had been subdued by Xu Fan with a single hand.
What kind of power was that?
"Xu Fan's strength may already surpass that of the past Hokage..." Hiashi murmured in awe, his gaze fixed on the young man standing before the shattered battlefield.
More than just strength, Xu Fan bore the Senju name—a legacy that carried immense weight, just like the Hyuga and Uchiha clans.
And now, paired with his extraordinary chakra and battle prowess, if Xu Fan continued to grow...
There was no doubt in Hiashi's mind—Xu Fan could very well surpass the Third and become the greatest Hokage the village had ever seen.
Yes...
Hiashi's gaze lingered on Xu Fan's back, his thoughts resolute.
"The Clan Head…"
As soon as the danger had passed, Hizashi respectfully addressed Hiashi again as clan head. But his voice was clear.
He had heard the murmurs about Xu Fan becoming Hokage.
And Hizashi understood better than most—being Hokage wasn't just about strength. It was about being recognized and trusted by the people.
"If that day comes..." Hizashi whispered. Though a branch member, he had made up his mind to follow Xu Fan.
Still, he understood the limits of his status. A branch member of the Hyuga clan did not get to decide such things.
He didn't even have the right to make choices for himself, let alone for the clan.
"…If that day comes, I'll choose to support him."
Hizashi stood tall. Xu Fan had not only saved the village—but saved his niece, Hyuga Hinata.
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"If only Xu Fan had been born a few years earlier…"
On the other side of the field, Akimichi Chōza sighed deeply.
During the Third Great Ninja War, he had fought alongside Namikaze Minato as comrades on the same team. To this day, Chōza mourned Minato's death.
Now, seeing the sheer might of Xu Fan, he couldn't help but think how things might have been different—how many more could have been saved.
Nara Shikaku gave Chōza's shoulder a firm pat. In the end, they were all alive now thanks to Xu Fan's timely arrival.
Though the village suffered, they were lucky it hadn't been worse.
For so many ninja, the terror of the Nine-Tails had nearly consumed them. But now, they were filled with nothing but gratitude for Xu Fan.
If it hadn't been for his Wood-Style: Deep Forest Emergence and the mighty Wood Dragon Technique, the Tailed Beast Bomb would've obliterated everything.
No one dared imagine what would have happened without him.
All eyes turned to Xu Fan.
The true hero of Konoha.
Someone—no one knew who—let out a cry and ran toward him. Others followed, overcome with emotion, and soon a crowd had surrounded Xu Fan, cheering and lifting him into the air.
"Xu Fan! Xu Fan!"
They chanted his name in waves.
And Xu Fan did not stop them.
He understood—they needed this. After the fear, the grief, the overwhelming dread—they needed someone to rally around.
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"Xu Fan..."
Hiruzen stared at the boy silently, overwhelmed with emotion.
The moment Xu Fan had descended from the sky to shield them from the Tailed Beast Bomb, Hiruzen had seen an image.
Not of himself.
Not of Minato.
But of his own teacher—Senju Hashirama.
The love for the village. The unwavering desire to protect it.
The embodiment of the Will of Fire.
"Lord Hashirama… your legacy lives on."
A gentle smile spread across the aged Hokage's lips.
Maybe it was time to summon Jiraiya back to the village.
Even if Naruto was safe for now, the Uchiha coup had not yet been resolved.
And only Xu Fan had come to the battlefield. There was still no sign of Uchiha Itachi.
Hiruzen suspected that Itachi had returned to Naka Shrine—possibly to hold back the clan.
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Soon, order began to return to Konoha.
Hiruzen gave instructions to send the wounded to the Konoha Hospital and deploy medical-nin to stabilize them. The frightened civilians needed shelter and reassurance.
Once the situation was under control, Hiruzen approached Xu Fan again.
"The Uchiha clan…"
Behind the Third Hokage, both the ANBU and Root operatives had assembled, ready for his orders.
They were prepared to march on Naka Shrine, if necessary, and suppress the rebellion.
Xu Fan gave a small nod.
"I understand," he said.
But then, he smiled faintly.
"There's no need for that anymore."
Hiruzen blinked. "What do you mean?"
Xu Fan turned to face them, calm and composed.
"I've already subdued all the Uchiha who attempted to launch the coup. I used the Tree World Binding Technique."
Even those with the Three Tomoe Sharingan couldn't escape his jutsu.
Hiruzen gasped in astonishment.
He had taken down the entire rebel force—alone?
And that was before summoning the wooden giant to fight the Nine-Tails.
How much chakra did this boy have?
It was… monstrous.
No—beyond monstrous.
Could it be…?
Was this Senju Chakra? Or something even more potent?
Was this what the Sage of Six Paths once wielded?
Compared to him, even Hatake Kakashi's chakra reserves were a drop in the ocean.
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And so, all of Konoha looked upon Xu Fan—the boy who had subdued the Nine-Tails, crushed a coup, and stood above all others.
The new hero of the Hidden Leaf.
A shinobi born of legend, destined to shape the future.
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