The bridge stood quiet.
No mist.
No bloodshed.
Just wind—
And the distant sound of waves.
"Hey Kakashi-Sensei, what should we do about Zabuza?"
Their team leader sighed, "As shinobi, we shouldn't get involved in things that don't actively affect our mission. Since his employer is dead and he has no reason to return, I suppose we'll just leave him be."
Sasuke smirked, "I hope we meet them again. They were strong."
Sakura looked towards her crush, clear with worry. "Oh no mister, no fighting for you, you almost died!
Naruto muttered under his breath, "Better than taking a swim..."
"WHAT WAS THAT?" A fiery pink haired girl demanded from her teammate.
"Ohh nothing." Naruto said with his hands behind his head, walking away carelessly.
A day passed, Team 7 recuperated at Tazuna's house for a final goodbye
Feeling a faint pull to retrace his steps back to the clearing where he first met Haku, Naruto decided to make a detour before they set out to Konoha.
Naruto stepped into the forest slowly.
Hands in his pockets.
"…Kinda nostalgic already…"
A soft rustle.
"…You came."
Naruto didn't turn.
"…Yeah."
Haku stepped into view.
Bandaged; Weaker.
But alive.
Looking even softer and girlier she seemed to respect this young boy differently.
"…You hit really hard."
Naruto snorted.
"…Yeah well…"
"…You deserved it."
A small smile.
Silence settled between them.
Not awkward.
Just… quiet.
Naruto kicked a rock lightly.
"…Why do you work for someone like that guy?"
Haku tilted their head.
"…It might surprise you, but Zabuza saved my life on more occasions than I can count."
Naruto froze.
"…Tch…he's still a bastard"
"…Where we come from he's one of the most pure hearted individuals around…"
Another pause.
Then—
Haku spoke again.
"…You mentioned before."
"…About family."
Naruto looked up slightly.
"…There are others like you."
That got his full attention.
"…What?"
Haku's gaze softened.
"…The spiral leaf ninja wear on their uniforms… your vitality…"
"…The chakra…"
Naruto's heart skipped.
"…You know something."
"…Fragments."
"…Stories from Zabuza."
Naruto stepped closer.
"…Tell me."
Haku nodded.
"…There were survivors."
"…From your clan."
Silence.
Heavy.
"Survivors of what? Neither of you look old enough to have fought in the 2nd great war."
"…The Kirigakure Bloodline purges"
Naruto's fists clenched.
"…What?"
Haku shook her head slightly.
"Just as I have special jutsu related to Ice that only I can perform, so too do other clans have techniques and abilities unique to them. I believe your teammate has one such ability.
Naruto's eyes narrowed.
"…Zabuza kept good records on many clans affected by the bloodline purges. He needed allies to help him overthrow the Mizukage."
Naruto's jaw tightened.
"…I don't believe the Uzumaki had a very large following in Kirigakure, but there were a few. From what I've heard some were able to leave the village before blood was spilt. "
Naruto's breath hitched.
The Shinobi Codex pulsed.
Bright.
Focused.
Legendary Quest Updated:
Objective: Discover the truth behind your Uzumaki lineage.
New Lead Discovered:
• Survivors linked to Kirigakure's Bloodline Purge
Hint:
• Seek information related to hidden survivors and exile routes
Naruto stared at the notification.
Slowly.
"…So I'm not…"
"…Alone."
Haku smiled faintly.
"…You never were."
Naruto looked away quickly.
"…Yeah yeah…"
"…Don't get all wise on me…"
But he was smiling.
Just a little.
"…Thanks."
Haku nodded.
"…Take care of your precious people."
Naruto scoffed.
"…You too."
The wind passed through the clearing.
Naruto felt like he was moving toward something.
Not just forward.
But home.
— — —
Days later - Konohagakure
The Hokage's office was quiet.
"…An A-rank mission."
The old man exhaled smoke slowly.
"…For a genin team."
Kakashi stood lazily.
"…Unfortunate circumstances."
"…But they handled it."
Naruto stood tall.
Trying to look serious, Failing slightly.
Sakura stood properly.
Sasuke leaned against the wall, like he owned it.
"…Zabuza Momochi…"
"…Gato…"
"…And a bloodline user…"
The Hokage's gaze sharpened slightly.
"…You did well."
The Shinobi Codex pulsed again.
Mission Complete:
Escort Tazuna — SUCCESS
Final Rank Evaluation: A-Rank
Base Rewards Granted:
+5 Strength
+3 Agility
+4 Endurance
+2 Intelligence+
3 Charisma+
50 System Points
Random Jutsu Acquired: Wind Style: Gale Palm LVL 1 (1/10) - unusable
Description: A focused burst of wind used to enhance attacks or disrupt enemies
Bonus Rewards (A Rank mission bonus):
+20 to a stat of your choosing
+120 System Points
+Access to Skill Evolution Stones in the
+1 Skill evolution Stone!
5 Free rolls!
Rare Item:
Sealing Ink Set
Description: Enables beginner-level fuinjutsu applications
Naruto's eyes widened.
"…OH COME ON THAT'S INSANE—"
Sasuke glanced over.
"…What are you yelling about?"
Naruto grinned.
"…I'm just built different."
Sakura narrowed her eyes.
"…He definitely got something…"
Kakashi sighed.
"…Try to act like ninja, please."
The Hokage chuckled softly.
*Ping*
You've officially graduated from a Rookie Genin to an Experienced Genin!
+1 Skill evolution Stone!
"…You've earned rest."
He leaned forward slightly.
"…Team 7 will be on a two-week mission hiatus. At the end of which we will decide on your nomination for the upcoming Chuunin Exams"
Naruto blinked.
"…Wait—really?"
"…Use the time wisely."
"…Recover, train, grow."
Sasuke's eyes sharpened slightly.
Sakura nodded.
Naruto cracked his knuckles.
A grin spreading slowly.
"…Heh…"
"…No rest for the wicked Old Man. I'll be Chuunin material come the end of these two weeks, get ready to give me that hat sooner rather than later!"
The Hokage smiled faintly.
"…I expect nothing less."
As they left the office—
The village felt different.
Stifling, unknowns around every corner
And Naruto—
Would uncover every hidden truth, even if it killed him.
Current Naruto Stats, inventories and quests:
Name: Naruto Uzumaki
Village: Konohagakure
Rank: Experienced Genin
Stats:
Strength: 25
Agility: 21
Endurance: 28
Intelligence: 22
Charisma: 21
Luck: 7
System Points: 325
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Damaged Uzumaki Record (Fragment)
4 Gravity seals - prototype (20kg)
1 Minor Gravity seals (10kg)
+20 stat point of choosing
2 Skill evolution stones
5 Free lottery Rolls
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Inspect – LVL 3 (10/30)
Trap Making – LVL 4 (15/40)
Academy Taijutsu – LVL 3 (18/30)
Shadow Clone Jutsu – LVL 3 (29/30)
Shadow Shuriken Jutsu LVL 3 (2/30)
Tree walking LVL 4 (1/40)
Wind Style: Gale Palm LVL 1 (1/10) unusable
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First Gamble (+1 Luck)
Poison Resistance - Grants a minor resistance to poisons
Seal Curious - +20% success rate when replicating seals, + 2 Intelligence
Words that Reach+15% to convince enemies to change their current views!
Rival Growth Link - weak (Effect can grow stronger with increased relationship status)
Description: Minor stat gains when rival experiences breakthroughs
Available Purchases:
Small Stat Boost (1 point) – 10 Points
Skill Experience Pack (Small) – 15 Points
Basic Chakra Control Training – 30 Points
Random Ninja Tool Pack – 20 Points
Elemental Affinities:
WInd - 100 points
Water-150 points
Earth-300 points
Lightning-450 Points
Fire-600 points
Skill Evolution Stones: 200 points
Skill evolution stones elevate a particular skill to its next tier initiating a kind of transformation. The user gains immediate the knowledge required for use for the evolved skill.
Locked Items:
Advanced Chakra Control
Bloodline Awakening Fragments
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Cost Per Roll: 10 System Points
Possible Rewards:
Common – 70%
Rare – 25%
Legendary – 1-5%
Possible Items Include:
Stat Boosts
Skill Scrolls
Ninja Tools
Consumables
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Legendary Quest:
Bloodline Investigation
Objective: Discover the truth behind your Uzumaki lineage.
Possible leads:
• Historical records within Konohagakure
• Surviving members of the Uzumaki Clan
• Ruins of the Hidden Whirlpool Village
• Survivors linked to Kirigakure's Bloodline Purge, hidden/exiled
Rewards:
• Bloodline Knowledge/perks
• Unique Sealing Techniques
• Major Stat Growth
Status: In progress
Hidden Quest: - Help rival become strong enough to defeat a certain man
Target: Unknown Individual
Related Entity: Sasuke Uchiha
Status: In progress
Hidden sub missions are contained within this quest, It's up to you to discover them user!
Sidequests:
Discover all official training grounds within Konohagakure (17/101)
Rewards:
+9 to all stats (Besides luck)
1 Legendary Item
3 Skill Evolution Stones
Next level Chakra control training