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hello my name is Naruto uzumaki and I want to be the powerful hokage and I have a big fat crush on sakara and I like ramen

that everything is done safely and with the utmost care."

Hiruzen returns a small smile, sensing that the discussion has come to an end. "Thank you, Danzo. I appreciate your willingness to work with us in this matter."

Danzo nods once more before turning and leaving the room. Hiruzen remains lost in thought for a moment, contemplating his next steps in handling Satoru's power. He knows that he must keep a close eye on things and make sure that nothing goes awry.

He makes a mental note to check in with the ANBU later, making sure that they are keeping up-to-date on Satoru's training sessions. While he trusts Danzo's intentions, he understands better than anyone the danger that comes with unchecked power.

The next day, Satoru finds himself approached by Danzo while he is training on the field. Satoru knows who Danzo is and what he has done in the past, and he feels a wave of apprehension at the sight of him. "What do you want?" he asks, trying to keep his voice steady.

Danzo stands tall with his arms crossed, staring down at Satoru with an air of authority. "I'll be training you on how to use your abilities," he says bluntly.

Satoru immediately bristles at this. "I don't need your training. I can handle myself just fine."

Danzo scoffs at this, suddenly appearing behind Satoru with a kunai pressed menacingly to his throat. "You really think that, child? Your power is nothing compared to mine. If I

wanted to, I could crush you in an instant."

Satoru's heart races with fear and anger. He knows that Danzo is right about the power gap between them, but he doesn't want to be controlled or manipulated like Danzo did to his Root members.

"You may be powerful, but that doesn't mean I need your help," Satoru retorts, trying to maintain his dignity despite the kunai's edge on his neck.

Danzo pulls away from Satoru and sheaths his kunai, regarding him with a predatory glint in his eyes. "Very well, Satoru. But don't forget who holds the power here, and what can happen if you get out of line."

With that, Danzo turns and walks away, leaving Satoru standing on the training field alone. Satoru's hands shake with

The next day, Satoru finds himself approached by Danzo while he is training on the field. Satoru knows that Danzo is a powerful figure in Konoha, but also senses that there is something shady about him. Despite his initial resistance and confusion, Satoru decides to hear Danzo out.

"Fine," Satoru responds, accepting Danzo's offer for training.

Throughout the day, the training is more severe and tiring than anything Satoru had experienced before. Danzo seems determined to teach Satoru not only how to become stronger, but to understand his place in this world. The training continues through the night until Satoru is practically collapsing from exhaustion.

By the end of the day, Satoru realizes that Danzo may have hidden motives behind his seeming desire to help. However, he also sees the potential for

The next day, Danzo continues to train Satoru. Day in and day out, the training is brutal as Danzo pushes Satoru to become stronger and more disciplined. As they go through various exercises, Danzo seems not only interested in training Satoru's physical abilities but his emotional and mental strength as well.

Satoru notices that Danzo is teaching him to cut off emotions in situations, to suppress them in order to ensure he makes logical decisions rather than emotional ones. Danzo is turning him into a soldier, with all the things that come with it, including sacrifice and service. Satoru follows along somewhat, struggling to balance his personality with the mindset of a soldier.

Over time, Satoru begins to notice that his tolerance for pain has increased, and his discipline and control have grown exponentially. Although he feels that he has

On the last day of Satoru's day off, Danzo meets with him and informs him that they will be training on weekends going forward. Danzo lays out a strict timetable and tells Satoru to be ready for intense and difficult training. Satoru nods and listens intently, knowing that he has much to learn from Danzo if he wants to further develop his abilities.

That day, the training is even harder than usual, as Danzo makes clear the stakes of their training. In Danzo's mind, this is not just about making Satoru stronger, but about creating another powerful asset for Konoha. Satoru knows that he cannot let Konoha down, and so he pushes himself harder and harder, despite the pain and exhaustion.

Finally, after training for hours, Danzo sends Satoru home, telling him to rest up

The next day, Satoru bumps into Naruto on his way to the Team 7 meeting place. They catch up and chat like old friends but Satoru doesn't mention his training with Danzo. Naruto picks up on a sense of malice in Satoru's tone when he talks about his desire for strength, which makes him feel uneasy.

"What's your dream, Satoru?" Naruto asks, hoping to steer the conversation in a different direction.

Satoru smiles, "I want strength so I can stand above all and say I am the strongest."

Naruto is happy to hear his friend speak of wanting strength to protect Konoha, but when he sees the ominous smirk on Satoru's face, Naruto begins to realize that there is something else driving Satoru's intense desire for strength.

"I will be so strong people fear me

," Satoru continues, his insecurity beginning to play up. "I have to be the strongest, otherwise people will try to challenge me. Yes, I want to protect Konoha, but that requires being the most powerful person in the village."

Naruto senses that there is something going on beneath the surface with Satoru. He knows that Satoru has seen some serious trauma in his past, and he worries about how it might be affecting him. But he also knows that he can't force Satoru to open up to him. All he can do is support his friend and hope that someday he'll be able to help him work through his pain.

"Hey, man," Naruto says, clapping Satoru on the back. "I know you're going to be an amazing shinobi one day. And if you ever need someone to

Satoru's mind is preoccupied with his insecurities as he responds, his tone sounding almost like a darker version of Sasuke. "I don't need your help, dobe," he says, barely able to restrain himself from lashing out.

As the word slips out of his mouth, Satoru catches himself and feels a pang of guilt. He knows that Naruto is not just a teammate, but also a cousin.

"Sorry," he adds hastily, hoping to smooth things over between them. Despite his desire for strength, Satoru still values his relationships with those around him. He understands that they are essential for achieving his goals, even if he doesn't always know how to express his appreciation properly.

As Satoru arrived with Naruto at the training ground, Sakura immediately scolded them for being late. In her typical fashion, she hit Naruto on the head and attempted to do the same to Satoru. However, to everyone's surprise, Satoru grabbed her hand with a strength that he didn't have before due to the training and the soul gem imbued with the power of the missing nin they had defeated.

Sakura cried out in pain as Satoru held her arm, not registering Naruto and Sasuke's attempts to pry his hands off. For a brief moment, Satoru was in a dazed state, feeling a sense of satisfaction as he watched the fear in Sakura's eyes. But just as quickly, the guilt washed over him, though he didn't show it.

After he let go of Sakura's arm, the group

Naruto was shocked and immediately ran over to Sakura's side, asking if she was okay. He shot a disapproving look at Satoru, not understanding why he would use such force against their teammate.

Sasuke, on the other hand, remained stoic. He knew firsthand the dangers of allowing one's emotions to control their actions. In his typical cold and analytical manner, he asked Satoru, "What was that all about?"

Satoru's eyes darted around the group, feeling everyone's judgment. He was aware that his actions were not acceptable, but he still didn't know how to communicate what he was feeling inside. Finally, he took a deep breath and said, "I'm sorry. I don't know what came over me."

As Kakashi arrives on the scene, he immediately senses the tension in the air. After Sakura explains what happened, he gives Satoru a stern glare and says in a low voice, "To hurt your teammate like that is lower than trash and very wrong."

For a moment, Satoru feels even more isolated as he's being called out by his sensei. His insecurities peak, and his anger begins to boil inside of him.

"It's not my fault she's weak!" he yells out impulsively. It's clear that Satoru's trauma has ahold of him, and he doesn't know how to handle his emotions in a healthy way.

"Careful, Satoru," Kakashi warns him. "Words can hurt others just as much as physical violence can."

Sakura looks at Satoru with a mix of disappointment and sadness in her eyes, unable to fathom why he would lash out like this. Naruto stands by her side, offering his support silently.

Sasuke remains quiet, absorbing everything that's happening around him. He knows that this situation will require a delicate approach, one that requires understanding and empathy.

"Let's take a break," Kakashi says, breaking the silence. "We need some time to clear our heads and gain some perspective on what has happened here."

Satoru looks around at his teammates and feels the weight of their judgment bearing down on him. He can't take it any longer and blurts out in frustration, "You're just going to report me afterwards. Screw that...this team's in shambles anyways. We haven't even done a proper mission. I'm going to let Danzo teach me instead. Even if he's shady, I can trust him better than my own team."

His words stun everyone as they couldn't believe what they heard. Naruto's expression turns into a sad frown, while Sakura's eyes widen in disbelief. Sasuke, however, can sense that Satoru is struggling with something deep inside him.

Kakashi's expression hardens, and he says, "Satoru, you're not thinking clearly. Danzo may be a skilled ninja, but his

methods are questionable. And if you continue down this path, it will only lead to more problems."

Satoru just shakes his head, feeling like nobody understands him. "I know what I'm doing. This is my life. I can't rely on any of you," he responds stubbornly.

Sakura can't stay quiet, "Satoru, we're your team. We have your back. You don't have to go through this alone."

But Satoru has already made up his mind. He turns his back on them and starts walking away. Naruto wants to follow him, but Kakashi stops him, "Let him go. He needs some time to figure things out."

As the group watches Satoru disappear into the distance, they all feel a sense of sadness and confusion weighing on them. They all knew that things were going to

Before Satoru disappears completely from the group's sight, he takes out an empty cup noodle container with Naruto's signature on it. As everyone watches in disbelief, Satoru throws it on the floor in anger, smashing it into small pieces.

He then turns to face his former teammates and yells, "Strength over friendship! That's how the ninja world works!" before finally walking off into the distance.

The group looks at each other, unsure of what to do or say in the wake of Satoru's departure. Naruto picks up the broken cup noodle container, feeling a sense of sadness wash over him. It wasn't just the container that was broken, but their friendship too.

Sakura puts a hand on Naruto's shoulder, offering her support. Sasuke remains quiet, but Naruto can tell that he's deep in thought.

As they

try to collect themselves, Kakashi speaks up, "We have to move forward. Satoru has made his choice, and we can't force him to stay with us."

Naruto nods, feeling a sense of determination grow within him. "We'll show him that strength and friendship aren't mutually exclusive. We'll become stronger together as a team, and he'll see that."

Sakura smiles at Naruto's words, "You're right. We won't give up on him. We'll show him what it means to be a true ninja and teammate."

Sasuke finally speaks up, "Let's focus on our next mission. We have to keep moving forward."

As the team shares a silent moment of understanding, they begin to head back to their village. Naruto holds onto the broken cup noodle container tightly, feeling a sense of hope that

A few weeks pass, and the team continues to work on their missions. However, news soon reaches the Hokage (Hiruzen) that Satoru has left the team and is now only training under Danzo. Concerned about this sudden shift, Hiruzen calls Kakashi into his office to discuss the situation.

Kakashi enters the office and bows respectfully to the Hokage before speaking up, "You wanted to see me, Hokage-sama?"

"Yes, Kakashi," Hiruzen sighs heavily. "I've received some troubling information regarding Satoru. It seems he's left the team and is only training with Danzo. What do you know about this?"

Kakashi furrows his brow, "I'm afraid I don't know much, Hokage-sama. Satoru seemed to be struggling emotionally when he left the

team. He mentioned that he couldn't rely on us and that he felt like we were judging him. He said that he would be better off working with Danzo."

The Hokage nods, "I see. It's concerning that he would choose to work with someone like Danzo who has a reputation for being shady. We need to investigate this further."

Kakashi nods in agreement, "I'll look into it and see if I can gather more information. Maybe we can convince Satoru to return to the team."

Hiruzen nods, "Good. We can't afford to lose any promising young ninja like Satoru. Keep me informed of any developments."

Kakashi bows respectfully and exits the office, determined to find out what was going on with Satoru and his sudden departure from the team.

One day, as Team 7 was walking through the village, Kakashi and his team suddenly saw Satoru walking in the opposite direction. Satoru looked different with his hair dyed black and his forehead protector covering his eyes, but they could still tell it was him by the gem on his hip.

Naruto immediately walked up to Satoru, "Hey, Satoru! It's good to see you! Why are you avoiding us lately?"

However, Satoru just ignores him and keeps walking. Sakura tries to call out to him, "Satoru, please talk to us. We miss you on the team."

But Satoru still doesn't respond. It is then that Kakashi steps forward, "Satoru, why have you been avoiding us? We're concerned about you."

Satoru finally turns around to

face Kakashi, "I left the team because I needed to become stronger," He replied coldly. "Danzo-sensei is helping me do that."

Kakashi sensed the bitterness and anger in Satoru's voice, "I understand that you want to become stronger, Satoru. But why isolate yourself from your comrades?"

Satoru snorts, "What comrades? You judged me for my decisions and didn't understand my struggle. Your words were hollow and useless."

Kakashi's eyes widen in surprise and sadness, "Satoru, we never judged you. We just wanted to help you. Please come back to the team and let us work together again."

But Satoru remains stubborn, "Strength over friendship, remember? I choose to become stronger on my own. Goodbye, Team 7."

And with that,

Satoru walks away, leaving Team 7 behind. As he walks, they can now see his full outfit clearly for the first time. He's wearing a black Anbu-style outfit with a cloak draped over his shoulder, and it looks like he's modified it to his liking.

Naruto scratches his head, "What's with Satoru? He used to be so friendly with us."

Sakura shakes her head, "I don't know, Naruto. He seems so cold and distant now. I hope he comes back to us soon."

Kakashi remains silent, his thoughts swirling with concerns over Satoru's well-being. He knows that Danzo is a shady figure and worries about the kind of influence he's having on the young ninja.

But for now, Team 7 is left wondering what happened to their former teammate, hoping

The next day, Team 7 meets with the Hokage for a new mission. Naruto, ever the loud one, voices his complaints about doing chores and asks for something more exciting. Sasuke and Sakura silently agree.

Hokage nods, "Very well. I have a mission for you: an escort mission to accompany the bridge builder. He's in need of protection, and I think you're the perfect team for the job."

Just as the team accepts the mission, Satoru walks in, receiving his own solo mission from Danzo. However, all of the members, including Satoru, have been assigned to do the same chore mission that Naruto complained about earlier.

Hokage sees this as an opportunity to reunite Satoru with the team and orders him to join them on the escort mission. Satoru is displeased and states his

objections directly to the Hokage, "Hokage, not to be rude but I would decline this one.”

The Hokage looks at Satoru seriously, “This is an order.”

Satoru clenches his fists as he reluctantly concedes, "Fine, Hokage-sama."

As they head out for the mission, Sakura tries to make small talk with Satoru, "Hey, Satoru, it's good to work together again. How've you been?"

Satoru speaks coldly, "I've been fine," he then gives her and the rest of the team a once-over before adding, "You guys look exactly the same as always."

Naruto retorts defensively, "What's wrong with that? We're strong and successful ninjas."

Satoru just brushes off Naruto's comment and walks ahead of the team

As they exit the gates of the village, the team walked in silence through the lush green forest towards the Land of Waves. Ten minutes into their walk, none of them could ignore Satoru's cold demeanor towards the team.

Sasuke breaks the awkward silence, "Satoru, what happened to you? You used to be a friendly and sociable person."

Satoru remains silent for a moment before replying, "I don't need any friends or companions." He then gestures towards his Anbu-style attire, "This is my new identity—I'm no longer just a team member with a title."

Naruto responds in an irritated tone, "That's just ridiculous. You can't just ditch us and become someone else because you want to be stronger. We are a team, damn it!"

Satoru doesn't reply to Naruto's words

and keeps walking in silence, but it's clear that Naruto's words have had an impact on him. After a few minutes, he speaks again, this time in a softer tone, "You guys don't understand. Danzo has promised me power and a chance to control my own destiny. I couldn't let that opportunity pass by."

Sakura tries to reason with him, "But Satoru, being a ninja isn't just about power or commanding others. It's about protecting your village, following orders, and being there for your comrades when they need you. We all fight for the greater good, not just ourselves. We fight for each other."

Satoru stops in his tracks and looks at Sakura, "What could you possibly know about fighting for the greater good? You've never lost anything or anyone important to you. You don't know why

Everyone stops in their tracks as Satoru speaks in a voice filled with anger and pain, "You know nothing of loss, Sakura. Maybe Naruto and closely Sasuke. Naruto had no family, Sasuke had lost his clan. I LOST EVERYTHING. My village is gone, my family dead, everyone I knew is gone."

Tazuna looks at Satoru with disgust and disbelief as he cringes at what the young ninja has just said. Satoru's voice trembles as he continues, "I watched them as they were gutted in my face, their guts in my hands as they tried to protect me. You have no right!"

Satoru falls silent after that, and the team looked on with a mix of confusion, worry, and sadness. No one could possibly imagine the extent of what Satoru had been through, it

was clear that he carried a great burden in his heart. Naruto walks up to Satoru and places his hand on his shoulder, "Look, Satoru, we may not have suffered the same way you did, but that doesn't mean we can't understand your pain. We're here for you, as your comrades, and we will fight by your side no matter what."

Sasuke adds, "We're not just a team, we're a family. We may have our differences, but at the end of the day, we all share the same goal."

Sakura nods in agreement, "That's right. We're all fighting for the same thing, even if our experiences differ. We want to protect our allies, our families, and our home. We're stronger together than we are apart."

Satoru looks at his teammates with

As his teammates try to get him to open up, Satoru pushes them off one by one. He looks at them coldly and says, "The only family I had was Naruto. But when he gave me the look of fear, I lost that family too. You all are dead to me."

Kakashi watches from afar, taking in everything said. Satoru's eyes go cold as he turns back to look forward, resuming his walk in silence.

The team walks behind him hesitantly, each lost in thought about what they had just heard from Satoru. It was clear that he had closed himself off completely, but they weren't ready to give up on him just yet.

As they pass through a puddle, two ninja suddenly emerged from the water with a chain ready to rip Kakashi apart. Sakura and Naruto were frozen in fear, and Sasuke was ready to fight. But Satoru had different plans.

He quickly dashed forward, using his "Point of Neutral" technique to finish a unique hand sign. In a flash, he dragged one of the demon brothers back to the point where he was originally with a forced substitution, leaving him in a trap on the ground. The other brother tried to swing at Satoru, but he expertly countered with his kunai, then kicked and launched several more kunai into his stomach, leaving him immobilized.

Satoru then threw exploding seals at both brothers, injuring them. He went to the trapped brother and began making long hand seals to take his soul. "Your soul is

mine!" Satoru screamed as he extracted the demon brother's soul into a small jar. Kakashi was luckily uninjured as the thing that was ripped apart was actually wood from a substitution technique.

Kakashi tried to stop Satoru from extracting the demon's brother's soul again but it was too late as Satoru had already done it. He smirked as he held up the jar and said, "Another soul in the soul jar. But I do need to stop doing this, the limit of this technique is too great."

The injured demon brother was shocked, scared, and upset by this display, while Sakura, Naruto, and Sasuke all looked on in surprise and bewilderment. Satoru's veins bulged as he experienced excruciating pain, but he did not show any sign of regret or hesitation as he added the demon's

brother's soul to his collection. Satoru then turned to Kakashi and the rest of the team, his expression unreadable.

"I have my reasons for doing what I do," he said cryptically. "And if you want to know, you'll have to earn my trust." With that, he pocketed the jar containing the demon brother's soul and walked away without another word.

Kakashi exchanged a worried glance with the rest of the team. It was clear that they had just witnessed a glimpse of the darkness within Satoru, and they were not sure how they were going to handle it.

As Satoru extracted the demon's brother's soul, he could feel the stares of Kakashi and his teammates on him. He looked at Kakashi, waiting to see what he would say about the situation.

But before Kakashi could speak, they all heard a gasp coming from Tazuna. They looked over to see him staring in shock at what Satoru had just done.

"What in the world was that?" Tazuna said, his eyes wide in disbelief.

Satoru looked down at his hand to see that another gem soul had appeared, adding it to his collection without a word. His expression remained stoic as he spoke.

"It's a technique called Soul Extraction," he explained. "I use it to capture the souls of my enemies."

Kakashi, Sakura, Naruto, and Sasuke exchanged nervous glances, unsure of what

After the shocking display of Satoru's Soul Extraction technique, the team regrouped with Tazuna to discuss their next plan of action. Tazuna explained to them how Gato was draining all of the money from the village and how the bridge they were building was essential to reviving their economy.

Despite the serious situation, Satoru seemed to be walking off on his own, not saying a word. The rest of the team looked worriedly in his direction, unsure of how to approach him after what they had just seen.

Sakura glanced over at Naruto and Sasuke, who both looked similarly concerned. "We should talk to him," she suggested.

Naruto nodded eagerly. "Yeah! We can't just leave him like that. He's part of our team now."

Sasuke said nothing, but the determined expression on his

face showed that he agreed with them. The three of them walked over to Satoru, who was staring off into the distance.

"Satoru, are you okay?" Sakura asked gently.

Satoru turned to look at them, his eyes devoid of any emotion. "I'm fine. Just thinking," he replied curtly.

Naruto stepped forward, determined to cheer him up. "Come on, Satoru! We don't bite. Talk to us!"

Sasuke crossed his arms, unsure of what to say. "We just want to make sure you're not going to do anything dangerous like that again," he said bluntly.

The words seemed to strike a nerve with Satoru as his expression grew cold. "I do what I must to survive," he said, his voice low and menacing. "Don't mistake my methods

The tension among the team was palpable as they set up camp for the night. Sakura, Naruto, and Sasuke worked together to build a small fire and make some food while Satoru stood off to the side, brooding.

They tried to talk to him again, but he was unresponsive, his eyes fixed on the ground. Naruto grew impatient with the awkward silence and decided to try a different approach.

"Hey, Satoru, do you want to help us with the fire?" he asked, gesturing towards the pile of wood and kindling.

Satoru looked up at him, his eyes narrowing. "Why should I?" he asked bluntly.

Naruto was taken aback by his harsh tone. "Well, because we're all part of the same team, and we need to work together if we're going to complete our

mission," he said firmly.

Satoru scoffed. "I work alone. I don't need your help, and I certainly don't need your friendship," he replied coldly.

Sasuke rolled his eyes. "You can't always work alone, Satoru. You're part of a team now, and you need to start acting like it," he said sternly.

Satoru glared at him but said nothing. Sakura stepped forward, trying to diffuse the situation.

"We all have our strengths and weaknesses," she said softly. "We can learn from each other and become stronger together."

Satoru looked up at her, considering her words. For a moment, his hard exterior softened, and he nodded.

"Fine. I'll help with the fire," he said begrudgingly.

As they all worked together to build the fire,

I'm sorry about that, let me redo the last response.

Satoru looked up at her, considering her words. Suddenly, he had a change of heart and decided to share a little bit about his past.

"I'm used to working alone," he said, his voice low. "I was trained by Danzo, and I've never had any other teammates before."

Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura looked at him with surprise. They had heard of Danzo, and his reputation was not favorable.

"Do you want to tell us more about it?" Sakura asked gently.

But Satoru shook his head. "It's not something I like to talk about," he said simply.

The team fell into silence once again, but there was a newfound understanding between them. They may be vastly different people, but they were all in this together.

I apologize for my mistake. Here's the redo:

"We can learn from each other and become stronger together," Sakura said softly.

Satoru looked up at her, considering her words. Suddenly, he had a change of heart and decided to share a little bit about his past.

"I left your team, Sakura. Don't you remember?" Satoru said with a hint of irritation in his voice.

Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura looked at him with surprise.

"Why did you leave?" Sasuke asked bluntly.

Satoru's expression darkened. "It was none of your business," he replied coldly.

The team fell into an awkward silence once again, but Satoru's words hung heavy in the air. It was clear that there was still tension between him and his former teammates.

Satoru set to work immediately after finishing his meal, constructing the tents for Tazuna and the others. Despite the awkwardness between himself and his former teammates, he worked efficiently and diligently. Once he had finished, he retreated to his own tent and let out a soft sigh.

As he settled in, he heard footsteps approach and looked up to see Kakashi standing outside of his tent.

"What's the watch pattern for tonight?" Satoru asked cooly.

Kakashi gave him a small smile. "You're in luck, Satoru. You have the night off. Sakura and Naruto will take the first shift," he informed him.

Satoru gave a small nod. "Understood," he replied simply.

Kakashi lingered for a moment before turning to leave. "If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask," he

"If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask," he said before turning to leave.

Satoru watched him go, a small scowl on his face. He didn't like being treated differently just because of his past. He was more than capable of taking care of himself.

"I don't need anything from you," he muttered under his breath, feeling a surge of annoyance.

He settled down on his sleeping mat and wrapped himself up in his blanket, feeling the cold seeping in through the fabric of the tent. For a moment, he considered lighting a small fire, but then decided against it. He wasn't sure if Kakashi would approve, and he didn't want to cause any trouble.

Instead, he closed his eyes and focused on his breathing, trying to push any thoughts of his former teammates or his past out of his head. Tomorrow was a new

After the intense fight between Kakashi and Zabuza, the group retreated to Tazuna's house to rest and recover. Satoru took a seat in one of the chairs beside the bed where Kakashi was lying unconscious. Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura crowded around the bed, their attention focused on their sensei.

Satoru watched them quietly from his chair, feeling somewhat detached from the situation. He had always preferred to work alone, and he found it difficult to form attachments to others. But despite that, he found himself oddly drawn to his former teammates and their mission.

As he sat there, lost in thought, he barely registered the sound of someone entering the room. It wasn't until he heard the sound of a throat being cleared that he looked up to see Tazuna standing in front of him.

"Is everyone okay?" He

Kakashi stirred from his bed after a few days, groggily rubbing his eyes. The team gathered around him, relieved to see him awake and alert.

"Are you feeling okay, sensei?" Sakura asked with concern.

"I'll be fine," Kakashi assured her with a weak smile. "We need to get back to training, though. We can't afford to waste any more time."

He sat up slowly, his eyes scanning the room. "We'll start by practicing tree climbing," he said decisively.

The other members of the team nodded in agreement. Satoru, however, felt a pang of anxiety at the thought of tree climbing. He knew that he would have to learn it differently than his teammates, since his abilities were based on chi rather than chakra.

He waited until the others had gathered outside before approaching Kakashi. "

Satoru waited until the others had gathered outside before approaching Kakashi. "Sensei, I don't have chakra. I have to learn tree climbing in a different way. I'll do it on my own," he said determinedly.

Kakashi looked at him with understanding. "Alright, Satoru. We'll watch you from here then."

Satoru began his attempts, struggling with the technique. He fell to the ground repeatedly, each impact sending a jolt of pain through his body. Despite this, he pushed himself harder, determined to master the skill on his own.

The other members of the team watched him with growing concern, asking if they could help him. But Satoru grit his teeth, refusing their offers of aid.

"I need no help," he said fiercely. "Strength via fighting for yourself is the strongest strength."

Satoru's voice was tight with determination as he tried once again to climb the tree. His fingers clenched and unclenched and he grit his teeth, determined not to give up until he had mastered this skill.

Sakura watched him with a mix of worry and admiration. She knew how difficult it was to learn new skills, especially when you were doing it all alone, without any guidance or support. She wanted to reach out and help him, but she knew that Satoru would not accept help.

Kakashi and Naruto exchanged a glance, both of them understanding the deep conviction in Satoru's words. They respected his decision, even if they didn't entirely agree with it.

Sasuke, on the other hand, felt a flicker of recognition as he watched Satoru push himself harder and harder. He knew what it

Finally, after several hours of trying, Satoru managed to climb the tree on his own. He reached the top and perched there, panting with exhaustion, his eyes sparkling with pride.

"I did it," he whispered to himself, then raised his voice. "I am showing that I need no help from others. Helping, friendship, comrades, they are all weaknesses. Strength is power!"

The other members of the team watched him, a mix of admiration and unease in their expressions. They knew that to some extent, Satoru was right - they could not always rely on others to support them. But they also knew that sometimes, asking for help was not a sign of weakness but one of bravery.

Sasuke watched Satoru silently, his mind racing with thoughts. He knew that he had been like Satoru once, cold and

independent, but he had learned that friends and comrades could give you strength and support that you could not find on your own.

After a few moments, Kakashi clapped his hands together. "Alright, let's head back to Tazuna's house. We've had a long day of training and everyone deserves a good meal."

The team nodded in agreement, and they set off down the path back towards the bridge builder's home.

As they walked, Satoru's stomach rumbled loudly, reminding them all of how hungry they were. They joked and chatted, forgetting for a moment the tensions and struggles of their earlier training session.

When they arrived back at the house, Tazuna greeted them warmly, serving up bowls of hot soup and delicious rice dishes. The team ate heartily, enjoying the warmth and comfort of the food after a long day

As the team ate, Satoru remained unusually quiet, not joining in with the jokes and banter that the others shared. He still didn't care for Team 7, and he resented being forced to train with them.

Inari's words, however, cut through the relaxed atmosphere like a knife. Naruto was visibly upset, but it was Satoru's reaction that shocked everyone.

The glass in his hand shattered under the force of his grip, and his eyes blazed with a dangerous killing intent. Tsunami stared at him with a mix of fear and confusion, while Tazuna's heightened sense of anxiety was palpable.

Satoru walked up to Inari, his voice sickly sweet as he recounted the horrors he had experienced. Inari's fear and confusion stopped him from saying another word.

He then touched his bloody finger on the glass

of Inari's forehead, leaving a small trail of blood. "You make me sick," he said, his voice cold and emotionless.

After that, Satoru walked away, heading to his room. Sakura, Naruto, Sasuke, Kakashi, Tazuna, and Tsunami all had different reactions to the sudden outburst. Tazuna and Tsunami were scared for their family Inari, but also taken aback by Satoru's story, while Sakura, Sasuke, and Kakashi exchanged concerned glances.

Naruto, however, was too emotional to stay inside the house. He walked out into the forest, hoping to clear his head and calm down.

Satoru sat on his bed, his mind still racing with the memories of his past. He couldn't help but feel a small pang of regret for losing his temper

After a few days of strenuous training, Team 7 and Satoru had finally mastered the art of water walking. They were all feeling stronger and more capable than ever before.

Naruto found himself wandering the forest, lost in thought about his dreams of becoming the Hokage, when he stumbled upon Haku. At first, Naruto was suspicious of the boy, but as they talked, he realized that Haku was simply a child placed in a difficult situation.

Meanwhile, Kakashi and the others were speaking to Inari, trying to help him understand the importance of fighting for what you believe in. Inari was hesitant at first, but eventually, he found a new sense of purpose.

As the days progressed, the bridge was almost finished. However, just as they were wrapping things up, Zabuza appeared, and a fierce battle between him and