Naruto: Different Path

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Now that he had Samehada, Naruto wouldn't let such a resource go to waste, so he began training to master its use. 

In Sage Mode, Naruto's strength was immense; even with Samehada's weight, he could swing it effortlessly. 

Unlike the Sword of the Thunder God, Samehada functioned as a heavy weapon with an entirely different purpose. 

After several practice sessions, Naruto had already learned how to recover his chakra using Samehada. 

However, Samehada also needed chakra, which was either stored within it or absorbed by others.

Previously, Naruto had to rely on his shadow clones to replenish chakra periodically while using Sage Mode, which was incredibly inconvenient.

Now, with Samehada, Naruto could sit down and gather massive amounts of senjutsu chakra while constantly transferring it into Samehada. 

In battle, he could directly extract the chakra stored in Samehada, saving him considerable effort. 

However, as Naruto kept channeling chakra into Samehada, its size increased noticeably, making it look slightly unbalanced when strapped to his back.

Having mastered Samehada, Naruto took it to see Seifu. 

Inside one of the secret chambers in the manor, everything had been meticulously prepared for Seifu. 

This included materials and tools, all arranged with precision thanks to Naruto's financial resources and the skilled workforce at the manor. 

When Naruto entered the chamber, Seifu was busy researching ninja tools. 

Alongside him were several members of Manor and a few craftsmen from the Craftsmen Village. 

Naruto had ensured their safety, and in gratitude, they had volunteered to assist. Seeing Naruto enter, everyone greeted him respectfully. 

Naruto unstrapped Samehada from his back and placed it on a wooden table in front of Seifu. 

The moment Seifu saw the weapon wrapped in cloth and caught sight of its handle, his eyes gleamed with excitement.

"This… could this be the legendary Samehada, the great sword of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen?" Seifu exclaimed.

Naruto nodded, confirming his suspicion. Seifu approached the weapon, examining it closely. 

"I never thought I'd get to lay my hands on Samehada in my lifetime. This is an opportunity only you could grant me." 

"Lord Naruto, I cannot thank you enough. With Samehada, I'll craft the ninja tools you require!"

Seifu eagerly reached out to grab Samehada for further inspection, but the moment his hands touched it, barbs extended from the weapon, pricking Seifu's hands. 

Naruto immediately said, "Samehada, behave. He's not an enemy, so don't hurt him." 

Samehada seemed to understand Naruto's words and obediently retracted its barbs. It even nodded slightly, showing its loyalty to Naruto's commands.

Seeing this interaction, Seifu was too fascinated to care about his bleeding hands. 

Instead, he stared at Samehada in awe and murmured, "I understand now… I finally understand!" 

"This is why our previous research always failed. So that's it… Ninja tools can possess life!" 

"Without a spirit, an object cannot carry powerful forces, let alone grow stronger." 

"Lord Naruto, give me no more than half a month, and I'll complete the first stage of your ideal ninja tool!"

With that, Seifu, practically trembling with excitement, carried Samehada over to his workspace and, along with his assistants, dove into their research with near-manic enthusiasm. 

Watching Seifu in this state, Naruto understood the wishes of craftsmen. 

Just as ninjas sought to perfect their jutsu, craftsmen pursued breakthroughs in crafting ninja tools. 

Leaving Samehada in Seifu's hands, Naruto exited the chamber. 

He hadn't expected Samehada to inspire Seifu this much, and now all he had to do was wait.

After briefly discussing matters with Rokusen, Naruto used the Flying Thunder God Technique to return to his base. 

Although there were no urgent matters, Naruto made it a point to show up regularly. 

Even if the issues were minor, Naruto didn't want the Hidden Leaf to suffer unnecessary ninja losses.

At this point, Sakura Haruno had completed her field training and returned to the Hidden Leaf Village. 

Although she was no longer around, Naruto thought about her and Hinata, Kakashi, and others. 

Each of them possessed a unique jutsu but struggled with insufficient chakra. 

Later, Sakura overcame this to some extent using the Byakugō Seal, though it remained a difficult solution. 

If Naruto's research could succeed—especially in its final stage—it would help significantly resolve this issue.

However, this approach had its limitations compared to training himself. Reports continued to come in regularly at the base. 

Most tasks were minor, and Naruto could take them or leave them. 

Even if Naruto chose not to act, the Hidden Leaf wouldn't suffer any real losses. 

However, if Naruto did intervene, the Hidden Leaf would have an overwhelming advantage.

Relations between the Five Great Nations had grown increasingly strained, and while large-scale conflicts were avoided, smaller skirmishes had become more frequent. 

Although the Land of Wind remained an ally, the situation was still delicate. Between nations, interests would always come first. 

That said, with Naruto's growing reputation, many enemy ninjas fled the moment they saw him. 

Life wasn't boring, but Naruto had adapted to this rhythm.

Three weeks later, good news finally arrived from Manor. Seifu's research had succeeded—the first phase was complete. 

Naruto hurried back to the manor and entered the chamber, where he found an ecstatic Seifu and his assistants. 

Seifu handed Naruto a beautifully crafted circular ninja tool. 

What puzzled Naruto was that the tool's center featured a yin-yang symbol, surrounded by icons representing the five elemental chakra natures.

Seifu, brimming with excitement, said, "Lord Naruto, this ninja tool can store and release chakra—and it can hold a tremendous amount." 

"Most importantly, no matter what chakra nature is stored inside, it can be seamlessly converted into the user's preferred chakra type." 

"However, the absorption mechanism is still incomplete. It's proving far more difficult than expected and may take longer."

Naruto held the tool and injected it with senjutsu chakra. As expected, it could hold a large amount of chakra. 

Although it couldn't match Samehada, it was sufficient for ordinary ninjas. 

Naruto then activated the tool, drawing out the stored chakra and converting it into his preferred chakra nature, confirming its functionality.

Holding the miraculous ninja tool, Naruto nodded satisfactorily and said, "Seifu, you and your clan have done an outstanding job this time." 

"Everyone who participated in crafting this tool will be handsomely rewarded."

As soon as he finished speaking, cheers erupted from the group. 

Naruto's generosity and kindness further strengthened their loyalty, making these people genuinely willing to work for him. 

Under Seifu's leadership, the team began crafting many ninja tools for Naruto.

Since Naruto acquired these tools to store and release chakra, he spent his days at Manor. 

He created two shadow clones to help him gather Sage Chakra, which he infused into these tools at an incredible rate since it did not consume his energy. 

Because he was injecting Sage Chakra into them, Naruto gave these tools a fitting name: Sage Seals. 

Under Seifu's direction, they worked tirelessly, crafting many Sage Seals.

The quantity was enough to equip the thousands of ninjas Naruto training at Manor while maintaining a surplus for future growth. 

Though it consumed many materials and cost Naruto a considerable sum, it was worth every penny. 

After all, with the treasure of the Land of Grass in his possession, money wasn't an issue—what truly mattered was strength.

With these Sage Seals in hand, Naruto distributed them to the orphans of Manor, enabling them to train their ninjutsu using the chakra stored within. 

With such an abundant supply of chakra, their training became tireless, accelerating their progress ten times faster than that of the average ninja from other villages.

However, some children did not need the Sage Seals—such as Akane, who naturally possessed an enormous chakra reserve and could already use shadow clones for training. 

Naruto didn't want these prodigies to rely on the tools too much. 

Even without considering Naruto himself, The Manor already had a formidable force. 

Tenba, Lucy, Dali, Akane, and others had strength exceeding standard Jonin's. 

Alongside numerous Chunin-level ninjas and a larger force of Genin, the manor's power surpassed most small ninja villages. 

If they used Sage Seals in battle, their strength would ascend to a new level.

One day, Naruto gathered all the orphans of Manor at the largest training ground, a vast and open space. 

Standing at the top of the platform overlooking the crowd, Naruto observed the children—orphans he had taken under his wing—each one gazing back at him with gratitude. 

The chaos of the ninja world had left these children on the brink of death, and Naruto had saved them at their most desperate moments. 

While some had been rescued by Tenba and others Naruto trusted, they all knew that their new lives were thanks to the master of Manor.

Sitting on a chair at the highest point of the square, Naruto had become the focal point of every child's attention. 

Scanning the crowd, Naruto slowly began, "Have you all suffered the torment of war? Have you ever wondered why wars exist?" 

"Have you ever thought of doing something to change this chaotic ninja world?"

The group was silent. Some older children understood the weight of his words, while the younger ones listened intently, trying to comprehend.

Naruto continued, "I have given you a place to call home and the resources to train your ninjutsu." 

"I have given you a sense of belonging, comrades, and even family." 

"But do you know that even now, at this very moment, countless tragedies like yours are happening across this ninja world?" 

"Every day, people die, families are torn apart, and children are orphaned. All of this suffering is caused by wars—wars that never seem to end."

The older children nodded, their own experiences aligning with Naruto's words. 

Even some of the younger ones began to feel the weight of what he was saying.

Naruto sighed and said, "I saved you and gave you these gifts. But no matter how strong I am, I cannot save everyone alone." 

"That is why I need your help. I need you to help me save this cursed ninja world."

Tenba, deep in thought, raised a question. "Master, the help you've given us is something we can never repay." 

"Whatever you ask of us, we will give our all—even our lives. But, Master, how can we help you?"

Naruto smiled approvingly at Tenba and replied, "Good question, Tenba." 

"Wars in the ninja world arise because different powers clash over their interests." 

"When conflicts over resources or benefits accumulate, they inevitably lead to war." 

"The root cause of war lies in the conflicts between nations. We must solve the problem at its root to end the war entirely."

Pausing momentarily to let them think, Naruto looked over the crowd. Tenba pondered for a moment before speaking. 

"Master, do you mean we should unite the ninja villages and the nations into an alliance? If we could do that, the ninja world might experience a long period of peace."

Naruto smiled at Tenha's response. "That's a good answer, Tenba. You've grasped part of it, but it's still too idealistic." 

"You must understand that every village, every nation—whether large or small—has its agenda." 

"Even if an alliance were formed, conflicts would inevitably arise over time." 

"When that happens, war will again break out, and the cycle of suffering will begin anew.

"This is something the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, once attempted." 

"His vision had some success, but as history shows, war could not be prevented forever."

The children listened intently, captivated by Naruto's words. He raised his voice and declared, "If we simply repeat what Hashirama did, we'll be trapped in the same cycle." 

"Years from now, wars will still ravage this world, and nothing will have changed." 

"What I want to do is something different—I want to eliminate war forever! And to achieve that, the ninja world must be unified." 

"Your task is to train hard and become strong!"

Ryusen stood up and shouted, "Train hard! Unite the ninja world!" His rallying cry inspired the crowd, and they began chanting together.

"Train hard! Unite the ninja world!"

"Train hard! Unite the ninja world!"

"Train hard! Unite the ninja world!"

The training ground echoed with their passionate shouts. The sound would have carried far and wide if not for the barriers Naruto had set up beforehand.

Naruto's words ignited a fire in the hearts of everyone present, uniting them under this singular goal. 

With a clear purpose, their motivation to train surged to unprecedented levels. 

From that day forward, the children of Manor treated their training as a sacred duty, and their strength grew at an extraordinary pace.

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