Shocking! After the Sage of Six Paths died, he persisted in the shinobi world as a spirit so he could steal the energy of the Earth’s Heart and try to create another Divine Tree to defend against enemies across the ocean.
Shocking! The samurai faction, remnants of the last era, has returned after cultivating battle energy and is secretly manipulating the Five Great Nations in an attempt to destroy the age of the shinobi.
Shocking! Naruto has become the Fifth Hokage, the Uchiha Clan is still alive, Sasuke and his brother have become Hokage Advisors, and Danzō has stopped scheming behind everyone’s backs.
“The Mechanical Continent has sent a Tailed Beast our way.” “How many tails?” “So far, just one.” “You all stand back. This is my turf. I’ll show it who’s boss among one-tailed beasts.”
Ten minutes later: “You lousy fox, get over here and help! That thing’s eyes are glowing red. The raccoon’s about to die!!!”
P.S. An almost-invincible power-up story, with no angst or tragedy.
