Naruto: Different Path

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The black-clad ninja burst into maniacal laughter. "Hahaha, the Black Flash! I can't believe I managed to lure you out so easily." 

"A month of effort wasn't wasted. This time, I'll wash away the shame of Iwagakure and avenge my fallen comrades and the daimyo!" 

His words were filled with intense hatred toward Naruto, evident in the bloodshot fury in his eyes. 

Clearly, this man had been meticulously plotting his revenge against Konoha.

A month earlier, Kakashi and his team had noticed enemy ninjas' presence. 

However, the adversaries kept a safe distance from their outpost, vanishing before any confrontation. 

Prioritizing the base's defense, Kakashi denied taking rash action, suspecting a larger plot. 

After consulting Konoha, Kakashi decided to act and simultaneously called for reinforcements. 

Initially confident in his ability to hold the enemy at bay until backup arrived, Kakashi hadn't anticipated the enemy's level of preparation.

Standing before Naruto, the enemy openly declared their intent to kill him. Despite their boldness, Naruto couldn't help but look at them skeptically. 

In response to Naruto's gaze, one of the enemies unfurled a scroll and produced a small vial, carefully dripping a single drop of blood onto the center of the scroll. 

It seemed they were preparing a summoning-like jutsu. The man laughed maniacally. 

"Hahaha, Black Lightning, take this carefully prepared gift from us!" He formed a series of hand seals and pressed his hands onto the scroll.

What emerged with a puff of smoke was not a summoned creature but a person—a tall man with a parasol on his head, a tea-colored mask covering his mouth, and clad in brownish-yellow armor. 

Naruto recognized him immediately. It was Han, the jinchūriki of the Five-Tails. 

Upon appearing, Han cast a disapproving glance at the black-clad ninja. "You've always hated me. Now you suddenly need my strength?"

One of the black-clad ninjas retorted, "Don't forget our agreement. Your opponent is the so-called Black Lightning. Victory is far from assured."

Han turned his attention to Naruto and sighed. "Fine. I'll give it my all." As he spoke, steam began to rise from his body. 

In a sudden burst of speed, he charged toward Naruto, the ground shaking with each step. 

Although Naruto could have captured him to extract the tailed beast's chakra, such a technique required time. 

Meanwhile, the three other enemies targeted Kakashi. Concerned for his safety, Naruto had to eliminate these threats quickly.

Activating his Lightning God Armor, Naruto evaded Han and sped toward the three ninjas. However, they didn't make it easy. 

Together, they launched a coordinated attack.

"Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu!" A wave of intense flames surged toward Naruto, who shrugged it off without slowing down.

"Water Style: Water Wave!" A powerful current struck Naruto, slowing him slightly but causing no harm.

"Earth Style: Multi-Earth Wall!" Several walls erupted in front of Naruto, but he pierced them effortlessly, although his speed diminished. 

As Naruto broke through the last wall, a massive fist came hurtling toward him. Han had closed the distance unnoticed.

"Boil Release: Unrivaled Strength!" The punch, seemingly small, struck Naruto with tremendous force. 

Even his Lightning God Armor couldn't fully absorb the impact, sending him flying backward, crashing into the ground, and raising a cloud of dust. 

Despite the blow, Naruto recovered quickly, teleporting beside Han with the Lightning God Sword.

Sensing danger from the sword, Han's body erupted in red chakra, enveloping him in the Five-Tails' cloak. 

Five chakra tails swayed behind him as his speed and strength dramatically increased. 

Han extended multiple chakra arms to block the sword while launching a punch at Naruto. 

The Lightning God Sword cut through the chakra's arms and pierced the beast's cloak, injuring Han. 

Simultaneously, Han's punch struck Naruto's chest with terrifying power, sending him flying into a massive crater.

Though protected by his lightning armor, Naruto still suffered internal injuries, blood trickling from his mouth. 

However, his regenerative abilities quickly healed him. 

Meanwhile, Han, also wounded, spat out blood but began a slower recovery due to his tailed beast's chakra.

Their intense battle caused Kakashi and the three black-clad ninjas to retreat further. 

Watching the fight, Kakashi couldn't help but marvel. "What an incredible clash."

One of the black-clad ninjas frowned as he saw Han injured. 

"It seems Han alone isn't enough to win. The Black Flash's power truly lives up to its reputation."

"No wonder the old man Tsuchikage has been hesitant to act."

Naruto emerged from the crater, the Lightning God Sword glowing fiercely in his hand. Han, seeing Naruto recover so quickly, was visibly shocked. 

"Who are you? After taking such a heavy blow, you're not only alive but have already recovered?"

Naruto, meanwhile, analyzed the battle. 

Comparing Han and Fū, he realized that the strength of a tailed beast wasn't determined solely by the number of tails. 

Each beast possessed unique abilities, amplified by its jinchūriki's mastery of these powers.

As both sides prepared for another round, a heavily breathing Guy appeared on the battlefield, his exhaustion suggesting he had used the Eight Gates. 

His arrival startled the Iwagakure ninjas. 

One muttered, "Did we underestimate their strength? So you've defeated those three idiots. But judging by your state, you're not in great shape either."

Guy, undeterred, shouted, "Even so, my youth burns brighter than ever! I'm ready to go all out!" 

His spirited declaration left Kakashi speechless but undeniably shifted the tide in Konoha's favor.

The three black-clad ninjas observed Guy's weakened state, but they were also keenly aware that anyone capable of taking down three opponents alone was no lightweight. 

Moreover, with Han still injured from Naruto's Lightning Release strike and seemingly unable to recover immediately, the situation was highly unfavorable for them.

The man standing in the middle retrieved a scroll similar to the one used earlier while the other two kept a wary eye on Naruto and his allies. 

As the middle ninja formed hand signs, he burst into maniacal laughter. 

"Hahaha! Konoha ninja, prepare to face the despair of being attacked by two Tailed Beasts at once!"

With a puff of smoke, an elderly man appeared. He had red hair and was dressed in purple attire. 

This was none other than Rōshi, the jinchūriki of the Four-Tails. Upon noticing Han's injuries, Rōshi's expression turned curious. 

"Who managed to injure Han in this state?" His gaze shifted to Naruto, who was holding the Sword of Raijin. 

After assessing him, Rōshi remarked, "So you must be the so-called 'Black Flash,' whose reputation has been making waves recently."

Seeing the Lightning Release surrounding Naruto, Rōshi understood he was no ordinary opponent. 

His body became enveloped in molten rock, giving him the appearance of a fiery, high-temperature entity. 

Turning back to the black-clad ninjas, he said, "You've always despised me, yet now you resort to using my power when it suits you."

"As much as I dislike you all, consider this my final act of service to Iwagakure."

The three black-clad ninjas, evidently aware of Rōshi's formidable strength, dared not voice their discontent, though it was clear they harbored resentment. 

Without further ado, Rōshi launched himself toward Naruto while forming hand signs. 

"Lava Release: Scorching Stream Rock Jutsu!" 

Several molten fireballs shot toward Naruto. Unlike ordinary fireballs, these were composed of magma, radiating intense heat.

Even with the protection of his Lightning Armor, Naruto couldn't afford to let them hit him directly.

Naruto swung the massive sword formed by the Sword of Raijin, slicing through the magma and splitting it in half. 

The scattered magma fell to the ground, forming small, fiery craters. 

Successfully deflecting Rōshi's attack, Naruto transformed into a bolt of lightning and dashed toward him.

Sensing the threat the Sword of Raijin posed, Rōshi quickly entered his Tailed Beast state, and his body became covered in the Tailed Beast Cloak. 

"Lava Release: Flower-Fruit Mountain!" 

Streams of molten lava erupted around Rōshi, surging upward in a terrifying display of heat. Naruto, realizing the danger, halted his charge immediately.

Meanwhile, Kakashi and Guy took action. Coordinating with exceptional synergy, the two attacked the three black-clad ninjas. 

As close friends, their teamwork was seamless, allowing them to hold their ground effectively. 

However, Guy was still recovering from the strain of using the Eight Gates earlier, which limited his stamina. 

Despite this, he was able to fend off the enemy alongside Kakashi, alleviating some of Naruto's concerns.

By this point, Han, the jinchūriki of the Five-Tails, seemed to have recovered. 

Clad in his Tailed Beast Cloak, he moved to stand alongside Rōshi, preparing to attack Naruto together. 

Seeing this, Naruto realized the situation was grim. To make matters worse, his Sage Chakra was nearly depleted.

Naruto turned and ran without hesitation, activating his Lightning Release to retreat at high speed. 

Han and Rōshi, seeing Naruto flee, gave chase. 

While retreating, Naruto retrieved a pre-prepared scroll and summoned a Shadow Clone to replenish his Sage Chakra. 

Thanks to this renewed energy and his exceptional Lightning Release, Naruto maintained a speed advantage over the two jinchūriki.

Rōshi attempted to close the gap, forming hand signs as he pursued. 

"Lava Release: Scorching Stream Rock Jutsu!" he yelled, launching magma fireballs toward Naruto. 

However, using the enhanced perception of Sage Mode, Naruto easily evaded the attacks.

As he fled, Naruto pondered a strategy. Battling two jinchūriki simultaneously was no simple task. 

Since he couldn't conveniently use Wood Release, he needed to find a way to defeat them individually. 

Before long, their incredible speed brought them to a canyon. Seeing the terrain, Naruto formulated a plan.

He turned to face his pursuers, stopping in his tracks. Forming hand signs, he activated his jutsu: 

"Sage Art: Great Exploding Water Wave!" 

Water surged beneath him, elevating Naruto into the air and flooding the canyon. 

The water rushed toward Han and Rōshi, submerging the battlefield.

While this wasn't an attack meant to harm the jinchūriki, it mitigated the effects of Rōshi's lava techniques by reducing the high temperature.

Now standing on the water's surface alongside the flaming Rōshi and the steam-shrouded Han, Naruto took his next step. 

Han charged toward him first, but Naruto sidestepped and began forming hand signs. 

"Ninjutsu: Hidden Mist Technique!" 

A dense fog blanketed the canyon, drastically reducing visibility. 

With Sage Mode's sensory abilities, Naruto retained an advantage, while the jinchūriki's vision was severely impaired.

Han, still charging forward, realized he had lost sight of Rōshi. Unsure how to coordinate, he hesitated momentarily, intending to regroup with his comrade. 

Naruto, however, wasn't about to let that happen. Kunai zipped through the mist, grazing Han as Naruto suddenly appeared behind him.

Han swung a powerful punch, prepared to endure another strike from the Sword of Raijin if necessary. 

He vividly remembered the devastating damage inflicted by the blade earlier, even through his Tailed Beast Cloak. 

Without Rōshi's timely arrival back then, he might have been defeated.

This time, however, Naruto didn't use his sword. Instead, he reached out and grabbed Han's chest. 

Suddenly, golden chains emerged from Naruto's hand, binding Han tightly. 

Although Han's punch connected, sending Naruto flying into the water and creating a massive splash, the chains remained firmly anchored to Naruto and Han.

Naruto coughed up a small amount of blood underwater, which dispersed into the surrounding water. 

He quickly resurfaced, gripping the chains tightly as the Tailed Beast's chakra began flowing into his body. 

With no need to move, Naruto could absorb the Tailed Beast and Sage chakra simultaneously, allowing him to prepare a sealing jutsu.

Meanwhile, Rōshi, sensing Han was in danger, began frantically searching for his ally within the dense mist.

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