At that moment…
Minato, Kushina, and Kakashi listened intently to Naruto's analysis.
And they couldn't help but admit—logically speaking, Orochimaru, one of the Legendary Sannin, should have been next in line for the Hokage position.
After all...
Besides Orochimaru, there was no other Kage-level ninja in the village at the time.
He was the personal student of the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, and had earned great merit during the previous Shinobi World Wars.
He was younger, more powerful than Hiruzen, and clearly destined for greatness. Everyone had seen it.
But—
Just when the village was preparing to choose its next Hokage...
Orochimaru suddenly defected.
Branded a traitor.
Forced to flee the village.
In an instant, he lost all qualification to compete for the title of Hokage.
With Orochimaru out of the picture, the aging Third Hokage—who had only stepped down temporarily—resumed his position as the official Hokage. He held the seat until the next generation was strong enough to take over.
So...
When you really stop to think about it—
Something doesn't add up.
"There's something fishy going on," Minato murmured. "Could Orochimaru's defection have been orchestrated by the Third Hokage himself?"
Kushina and Kakashi turned to Naruto, eyes narrowed.
Waiting.
Naruto nodded.
"Yeah. That's exactly what I believe."
He spoke calmly, but his words carried weight.
"The official story was that Orochimaru was conducting unethical experiments with forbidden jutsu, something Konoha couldn't tolerate."
"The Third Hokage personally led a team to capture him. When that mission failed, Orochimaru was labeled a rogue ninja."
"On the surface, it seems legitimate... but the truth behind the scenes is very different."
"Orochimaru had been conducting those experiments with Danzo's cooperation—and all of it was happening with the Third Hokage's silent approval."
At this revelation, Minato, Kushina, and especially Kakashi were visibly shocked.
Kakashi in particular was stunned—he had been on the team sent to capture Orochimaru.
Back then...
He had no idea there was this much going on beneath the surface.
"Why were Orochimaru's experiments suddenly exposed?"
"Why did the Third Hokage suddenly try to capture him?"
Naruto continued:
"Simple. The Third Hokage wanted to maintain his grip on power."
"As long as he could eliminate his most powerful rival, there would be no obstacle to him continuing as Hokage."
"With Orochimaru gone, only Hiruzen Sarutobi remained as a viable candidate."
Naruto laid the harsh truth bare.
Even Sasuke and Sakura—who had stayed silent until now—were shaken. They couldn't imagine someone as respected as the Third Hokage having such a dark side.
As for Kakashi, Minato, and Kushina—
Their understanding of Hiruzen was shattered and rebuilt anew.
"In truth, we never truly understood the Third Hokage," Naruto said flatly.
"To be more precise... the Third Hokage has always been this way."
"It started all the way back when Konoha's White Fang was still alive. That was when Hiruzen gave in to his own greed and desire for control."
"He began treating the position of Hokage as something that belonged solely to the Sarutobi clan."
"Planning to pass it down like a family heirloom."
Naruto paused—then changed the subject.
"By the way," he added.
"After defecting, Orochimaru saw the Third Hokage for who he truly was."
"That's why he came up with the Konoha Crush plan."
"He could see the village's future more clearly than anyone else."
"Konoha is rotting from the inside out."
"If Hiruzen continued to cling to the Hokage's seat, then the village would become nothing more than his personal stage."
"No room for true talent. No room for anyone who dared to think differently from the will of Hiruzen Sarutobi."
"That's why Orochimaru decided to take drastic action."
"Because only extreme measures could tear out the disease by its roots."
"Only fire could cleanse Konoha."
"And from those ashes—a new Konoha could be born."
"I believe that's what Orochimaru truly wanted."
Naruto's voice grew quiet.
After all, Orochimaru was born in Konoha. He was raised and nurtured there.
He, too, wanted to protect the village—he just didn't want to see it decay and fall apart under the iron grip of one man.
You can't deny Orochimaru's love for Konoha.
He fought and bled for the village during the Great Ninja Wars.
That alone speaks volumes.
At that moment—
Minato, Kushina, and Kakashi all fell silent, deeply shaken by the truth Naruto had just revealed.
They couldn't help but be shocked.
Even Orochimaru, for all his darkness, had once truly wanted to do something for Konoha.
His methods were extreme—but his intentions weren't entirely selfish.
"So, Naruto... what exactly are you planning to do?" Minato finally asked.
Kushina, Kakashi, and the others also turned to look at Naruto, their eyes filled with curiosity and anticipation.
Naruto didn't hesitate.
"My plan is simple," he said firmly. "First, I'll borrow Orochimaru's power as a demonstration—to kill a chicken and scare the monkeys. Then I'll force the elders of Konoha, including the Third Hokage, to sit down and listen to my judgment."
His words were calm, but the weight behind them was immense.
A straightforward plan.
And yet... terrifyingly effective.
After all, Naruto's strength had already surpassed their imagination.
In Minato's eyes—even compared to Orochimaru and his own teacher Jiraiya, both of whom were once hailed as the Legendary Sannin—his son was on an entirely different level.
Back then, they were legends in the ninja world.
But now, even those legends couldn't hold a candle to Naruto.
And once Naruto displayed his overwhelming power—
The old generation, the so-called "Three Elders," would have no choice but to comply.
Naruto didn't just want to win.
He wanted to win in a way that left no room for doubt.
He wanted a clean, righteous, and undeniable victory!
Kakashi and Sasuke had thought the same thing.
They couldn't help but imagine the upcoming Chūnin Exams—
Where Naruto would publicly challenge and overthrow the Third Hokage in front of the entire village.
They couldn't stop the flicker of excitement in their hearts.
Now that the plan was settled—
Minato realized there was still some time left before the Chūnin Exams.
It would be a waste to do nothing in the meantime.
So, he made up his mind.
He would teach Naruto the Flying Thunder God Technique—the space-time ninjutsu that had once made him feared as the Yellow Flash.
Naruto, upon hearing his father's intentions, readily agreed.
At the same time—
Kakashi and Sasuke made their own decisions.
Kakashi temporarily suspended all of Team 7's missions.
From now until the Chūnin Exams, they would dedicate themselves to training—to sharpening their skills and increasing their strength.
They couldn't afford to be left behind.
At the very least, they didn't want to become a burden to Naruto.
And so—
Their future actions were decided.
That same day—
Kakashi began revisiting the White Fang Sword Technique—the kenjutsu left to him by his father, Sakumo Hatake, the White Fang of Konoha.
The legendary blade style known as White Fang wasn't ordinary swordsmanship.
It fused the most advanced nature transformation of Lightning Release with precise shape manipulation.
Once mastered—
Its strikes were relentless, seamless, and unstoppable.
Steel, armor, flesh—nothing could withstand it.
Even enemies known for their powerful physical defense would be cut down as easily as paper under White Fang's blade.
The sword technique embodied pure lethality—a pursuit of perfect sharpness.
It was said that once the technique reached its peak, it could cut through anything in existence.
But it was precisely because the technique was so fearsome—
That mastering it was exceedingly difficult.
In the past, Kakashi had only learned the basics.
He could barely unleash a fraction—less than ten percent—of the White Fang's true power.
After obtaining the Sharingan, he had shifted his focus away from kenjutsu.
Now, returning to the path of the blade after so many years—
He had begun to regain what he had once lost.
Little by little, he was clawing his way back to the level his father had reached.
Though Kakashi had managed to return to the level he once held with the White Fang Sword Technique—
Continuing beyond that point was still a challenge.
Even for a genius like him.
But—
One day, Naruto learned of Kakashi's struggle.
Instead of letting it slide, he decided to help in his own way—by sending a shadow clone to learn the White Fang Sword Technique directly from Kakashi.
Naturally, Kakashi didn't refuse.
He knew Naruto's talent far exceeded any normal standard.
Maybe, just maybe… watching Naruto might even help him break through the plateau he was stuck at.
At the training ground—
Kakashi and Naruto stood side by side.
Kakashi carefully explained the principles behind the White Fang Sword Technique—the way it fused extreme Lightning Release nature transformation with precise chakra shape manipulation.
He also demonstrated the form he had currently mastered.
He was preparing Naruto for basic training.
But then—
As Naruto listened intently to the explanations and observed the flow of chakra through Kakashi's demonstration…
Something clicked.
A sudden epiphany burst through his mind like a lightning strike.
[You have comprehended the Ultimate White Fang Sword Technique!]
Ultimate White Fang Sword Technique: Your slash will rip through everything like white lightning from the heavens.
In an instant—
Naruto, with his unparalleled insight and comprehension, fully grasped the technique.
To a degree that even Sakumo Hatake—the original White Fang—might not have reached.
Memories, sensations, and instincts surged into Naruto's mind, like the technique had always been a part of him.
His bright blue eyes suddenly sharpened—
Becoming so piercing that Kakashi felt as if he'd been slashed by a blade just by meeting his gaze.
Kakashi's heart skipped a beat.
He understood immediately—
Only someone who had reached the pinnacle of the White Fang Sword Technique could possess such a gaze.
And Naruto had achieved that level…
In an instant.
Before Kakashi could react, Naruto stepped forward and drew the ninja blade from his back.
In one fluid motion—
He slashed.
A deafening clang echoed out like thunder.
The arc of the blade howled through the air like a roaring dragon made of pure lightning—blinding white energy burst forth and surged forward.
The chakra-infused slash shot across the training ground—
And swept through an entire stretch of forest.
CRACK—!!!
A second later, a whole section of trees collapsed simultaneously, as if cleaved apart by a divine blade.
Birds scattered in alarm, taking flight in panicked flocks.
Kakashi's eyes widened in disbelief.
He was utterly shaken.
The technique Naruto had just used was far beyond the White Fang style Kakashi himself had barely begun to relearn.
The level of power…
Was terrifying.
Naruto looked at the destruction, then smiled faintly and murmured to himself:
"As expected of Senior White Fang…"
"This sword technique is truly unrivaled in the ninja world."
From Naruto's perspective, the Ultimate White Fang Sword Technique had already surpassed the destructive potential of most S-rank forbidden jutsu.
If Kakashi could master this level of swordsmanship—
Then even the Sharingan wouldn't be necessary.
And that slash just now?
Naruto had only used a tenth of the technique's full strength.
If he had unleashed the complete power of the White Fang style using his current abilities—
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he could slice Konoha Village in half with a single blow.
Kakashi, hearing Naruto speak so respectfully of his father Sakumo, felt something stir deep in his chest.
A quiet pride.
His heart filled with emotion—
Proud of his father's legacy.
And hopeful that one day, he too could carry it forward.
Even after mastering the Ultimate White Fang Sword Technique, Naruto hadn't forgotten the original purpose of his shadow clone's visit—
To help Kakashi-sensei grow stronger.
But after a moment of reflection, Naruto realized something else:
The White Fang style, powerful as it is, could be pushed even further. Modified. Refined. Personalized—to suit Kakashi perfectly.
Without saying a word, Naruto began analyzing it all.
Using his comprehension of the White Fang Sword Technique, paired with his deep understanding of Lightning Release and swordsmanship…
He had another epiphany.
[You have created the Ultimate Thunder Lightning Sword Training Method!]
Ultimate Thunder Lightning Sword Style:
A sword technique that fuses the essence of the White Fang style with the full potential of Lightning Release.
No physical blade is required—lightning itself forms the sword.
By combining extreme lightning nature transformation with high-frequency vibration, this technique surpasses even the power of the original White Fang.
Inspired by memories from his past life—science fiction classics like Star Wars and their iconic lightsabers, or vibrating blades from cyberpunk stories—Naruto created something truly revolutionary:
The Thunder Lightning Sword.
A weapon formed entirely from chakra.
A blade of pure, high-frequency lightning.
Even steel would melt before it—just as easily as a knife through tofu.
Turning toward Kakashi, Naruto smiled and said calmly:
"Kakashi-sensei, I've modified the White Fang technique to create a style that suits you better."
"I call it the Thunder Lightning Sword."
Kakashi was stunned.
"…You created an entirely new sword technique?"
It sounded absurd.
But then again, for Naruto—
It wasn't unbelievable. Not anymore.
Kakashi let out a long sigh and smiled wryly.
This student of mine… really is something else.
He straightened up, his pride as a teacher giving way to quiet admiration.
"Alright then, Naruto. Mind giving me a demonstration?"
Naruto nodded.
He raised a hand calmly.
Lightning flickered in his eyes.
And then—
A blade of crackling thunder erupted into form above his palm.
"Zzzzzzt! Zzzzzzt!"
The chakra-formed sword sizzled with volatile energy.
Kakashi's eyes narrowed.
Not only had the lightning condensed into the shape of a sword—
But the entire blade was vibrating at high speed.
A deep, humming "buzz" filled the air around it.
"This is…" Kakashi murmured, his instincts screaming at him.
Naruto spoke confidently:
"This is the Thunder Lightning Sword I created."
"It condenses lightning chakra into a solid blade using confinement, compression, and high-speed vibration techniques."
"As for its power…"
Naruto didn't explain with words.
Instead, he turned and gently pressed the blade downward into the ground.
There was no explosion. No crackling discharge.
Just a smooth, clean pierce.
The blade slipped into the solid earth like a hot needle through butter.
And then—
Kakashi noticed the ground around the sword glowing a faint red.
It wasn't burning…
It was melting.
The sheer heat generated by the compressed, vibrating lightning was enough to liquefy earth and stone.
Terrifying.
And Naruto still wasn't done.
He pulled the Thunder Sword free—
And with that very weapon in hand—
He executed the Ultimate White Fang Sword Technique.
A blinding arc of white lightning, infused with the vibration and raw cutting power of the Thunder Sword, tore through the air.
The fusion of the White Fang style and the Thunder Lightning Sword—
Was a blade technique unlike anything the shinobi world had ever seen.
In the next moment—
Kakashi saw it.
And what he saw left him completely stunned.
Far off in the distance, atop a hill—
The entire mountain had been sliced clean off.
Leveled.
Flattened by a single sword strike.
Naruto's strike.
It had happened in an instant.
Before Kakashi could even react—
Naruto's Thunder Sword, combined with the Ultimate White Fang Sword Technique, had already been unleashed.
The sheer power and speed were unimaginable.
Kakashi's mouth went dry as he stared at the distant destruction.
"…Naruto. Naruto…"
"That… that's more terrifying than an S-rank jutsu, isn't it?"
He muttered in disbelief.
Naruto turned to him with a relaxed smile.
And nodded casually.
"Yeah."
"If what I invented wasn't stronger than an S-rank jutsu…"
"How would I ever brag about it with a straight face?"
Naruto laughed lightly as he said it.
Kakashi blinked at him.
Speechless.
This brat… really knows how to flex.
He didn't even try to hide it.
It was pure, unfiltered Versailles-level arrogance.
And somehow, Kakashi couldn't even be mad.
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TN:
At least in this fanfic, the author's going with the version where Orochimaru was declared a traitor sometime shortly after the Nine-Tails attack, and Hiruzen took over as Hokage again. Just to be clear. 😊
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