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Previously on Naruto The Second Kaido

Chapter 1 Recap:

Namikaze-Uzumaki Naruto, the eldest child of the revered Fourth Hokage and the formidable Red Death, lived a life overshadowed by the brilliance of his younger siblings. Despite his struggles with a damaged chakra system, Naruto harbored no resentment towards his family, finding solace in solitude and the hidden recesses of his father's study.

On the occasion of the triplets' eighth birthday, Naruto's feelings of neglect reached a breaking point when his parents named his siblings as heirs to their respective clans, leaving him feeling isolated and forgotten. Seeking refuge in the Forest of Death, Naruto's tears caught the attention of the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who offered him comfort and two hundred ramen coupons as a gift.

Armed with the Hokage's warning about the dangers lurking within the forest, Naruto ventured forth and encountered a strange fruit that granted him the powers of the Dragon-Dragon Fruit, Model: Eastern Dragon – a Devil Fruit. Excited and apprehensive, Naruto emerged from the forest with newfound abilities and a determination to carve out his own destiny in the world.

Naruto: The Second Kaido

Chapter 2: Graduation and Bell Test

Timeskip : 4 years

As graduation day arrived, Naruto couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and determination. He had spent four years honing his skills in secret, becoming a master of Rokushiki, Haki, and his dragon forms. As the golden dragon soared over Konoha, the village was thrown into panic, ready to face an unknown threat. Little did they know that their feared protector was none other than one of their own.

During the team announcements at the academy, Iruka's voice rang out: "Team 7: Haruno Sakura, Namikaze Menma, Uzumaki Naruko, Uchiha Sasuke...and Kaido Naruto." There was a slight hesitation in his voice as he said it.

Menma scowled at Naruto. "Kaido? Since when did you abandon our name?"

Naruko smirked at her brother's disapproval. "It suits him better now that he's no longer one of us."

But Naruto remained unfazed by their comments and simply smirked back. The rest of the team announcements went on as usual until Ino Yamanaka caught his eye. She smiled genuinely and congratulated him on making it onto Team 7.

Feeling bold and confident with Ino by his side, Naruto suggested celebrating with Ichiraku later that night.

"A-are you asking me out?" Ino stammered nervously as her cheeks turned pink.

Naruto blushed slightly but managed to say confidently: "Yes! Let's go on a date tonight."

The next day marked the meeting between Team 7 and their senseis – Hatake Kakashi and Uzumaki Kushina. Kakashi announced a survival test where only those who could take away one of four bells from them would pass.

As everyone else hid or strategized for attack plans against their formidable teachers, Naruto charged forward without fear.

"Soru! Tekkai: Goken!" With lightning-fast speed, his hardened fist struck Kakashi's gut, causing the Jounin to cry out in pain and fall unconscious. Naruto then swiftly took two bells before turning to his mother with a challenging smirk.

"You're next, Uzumaki-sensei. Don't disappoint me like Hatake-san did."

Kushina's heart pounded as she watched her son display such power and confidence. But his words stung – was this still her son?

The others were shocked at Naruto's feat. "He took down Kakashi-sensei?!" Sasuke gritted his teeth in disbelief while Menma and Naruko seethed with anger and entitlement.

Blinding himself by tying a forehead protector over his eyes, Naruto declared that he was sharpening his senses as he prepared to face Kushina next.

Pride wounded, Kushina unleashed her adamantine chains but for hours on end, Naruto evaded every attack effortlessly with flawless blind strides – a result of intense training.

Eventually growing bored of the fight, he sprinted past her in a blur. "Soru!" And just like that, the bells disappeared from Kushina's waist as the alarm signaled the end of the test. Exhausted and bewildered by their defeat against their own teammate, Kushina slumped down while feeling a sense of loss mixed with confusion.

After awakening Kakashi from unconsciousness, both senseis faced their team who demanded answers and to be taught Naruto's techniques. Sakura hung back nervously due to her family's influence being her only hope for passing.

As they all argued selfishly over what they wanted from their teachers and teammates' abilities, Hiruzen watched through a crystal ball along with other Hokages and Anbu members – all disappointed at what they saw unfolding before them.

But it was Naruto who cut through their clamor with a sharp tone. "Pathetic. You all think the world revolves around you. If you want these bells, then fight me and prove that you deserve them!"

His words snapped everyone into action but their attacks fueled by rage were no match for Naruto who hadn't even removed his blindfold. Collapsing to the ground in exhaustion and humiliation, they glared at the boy who had easily defeated them.

"Disappointing." Naruto tossed the bells at their feet nonchalantly before turning to his senseis with a confident smile. "Clan heirs shouldn't fail, right? We'll pass as a team."

Sakura couldn't help but question his motives behind this unexpected turn of events. And it was then that Naruto's reply shattered their assumptions.

"This wasn't about bells or techniques – it was about teamwork. Did you honestly think you could defeat two A-rank shinobi on your own?" With those words, the painful truth dawned on Team 7.

Kakashi smiled beneath his mask as he said: "Naruto is right. Congratulations – all of you have passed."

To Be Continued…

Updated May 2, 2024.