A boy with black hair and a blue shirt, featuring a red and white fan on the back, stood ready. "Well, Sasuke, it looks like you're prepared to meet your new partner," Vegeta, now unfused, said.
"Hn," Sasuke replied, his aloof demeanor reminiscent of the beloved character from the original Naruto series.
"Listen, Sasuke," Vegeta continued, "I know your brother wiped out your clan, but the path you're on won't help you heal."
"I know, Vegeta-sensei. It's just hard to get over it. Let's go; I want to finally meet this Naruto," Sasuke said, determination evident in his voice.
"Hold on. I can't take you to him right now. When you get home, there'll be a box waiting for you. Inside, you'll find an earring and a scouter. The scouter will lead you to your partner. But don't put on the earring—if Naruto has his on, you two will fuse, and we don't want that just yet," Vegeta instructed.
"Don't worry, Sasuke. As a Saiyan warrior, we don't show emotions. Hardening up is key. We'll meet again for your and Naruto's training, okay?" Sasuke nodded, absorbing the words. "Goodbye for now," Vegeta said before vanishing in a flash.
Left alone, Sasuke set off toward home, the weight of Vegeta's guidance heavy in his mind.
Sasuke's Arrival Home
Sasuke arrived at the Uchiha compound, navigating through the once-bustling streets now silent and somber. Reaching his home, he found a medium-sized box in the center of the living area. Curiosity sparked, he approached it and opened the lid, revealing new clothes—a dark blue version of Saiyan armor, emblazoned with the Uchiha fan.
"Wow, Vegeta-sensei left these for me," he murmured, a mix of emotions swelling within him. He quickly wiped away a tear and examined the contents further. Among the clothing was a yellow earring, vibrating in his hand. Next to it lay a scouter, which he eagerly put on.
"Dang it, Vegeta-sensei, you didn't teach me how to use this thing," Sasuke muttered, fiddling with the buttons. The scouter flickered to life, displaying various power levels. One reading caught his attention—over 9000. "No, it's not possible!" he exclaimed, though he couldn't pinpoint why he felt such urgency.
Determined, Sasuke followed the scouter's direction, his heart racing.
Meanwhile, With Naruto
In another realm, Vegeta was inside Naruto's mind. "Hey, Vegeta, shouldn't you be here when they finally meet each other?" asked Goku, clad in orange.
"I decided to return early. In two days, we'll begin their training in a modified area Shenron created, one where they can last longer than three days," Vegeta replied, arms crossed, eyes closed.
"When's this Sasuke arriving?" Naruto asked, excitement bubbling.
"He should be here soon—about five minutes, give or take," Vegeta said, his thoughts swirling with Shenron's mysterious plans.
Suddenly, Goku interrupted, "Vegeta, Sasuke is finally here! We can go to the secret place!"
"Let's go," Vegeta replied as Naruto approached Sasuke.
"Hi! I'm Uzumaki Naruto," Naruto said, extending his hand with a beaming smile.
"Hello, I'm Uchiha Sasuke," Sasuke replied, a tentative smile forming as they shook hands.
"Let's head to the secret place!" Naruto exclaimed, taking off with Sasuke close behind.
Two Days Later
Naruto and Sasuke arrived at a towering pole. "This is the place; all you have to do is fly up," Goku instructed.
"Wait, if we could fly here, why didn't we just do that from the start?" Naruto wondered aloud, causing everyone to pause and contemplate their oversight.
Naruto looked up, then took off, quickly followed by Sasuke. They landed atop the pole, facing an abandoned building.
"Hurry up and get inside! You're wasting daylight!" Vegeta urged, pushing them forward. As they entered, the room suddenly darkened, and flashes of light erupted as a dragon materialized.
"I am Shenron, the eternal dragon. No need for introductions; I already know you, Uzumaki Naruto and Uchiha Sasuke. I've sent Vegeta and Goku to train you because dark times are approaching. One old enemy looms large, but we'll discuss that later." Shenron's eyes glowed, and Vegito appeared, new earrings in hand. "You will train them in hand-to-hand combat and their Super Saiyan transformations."
"About this enemy—Broly—he may awaken with a vengeance, stronger than ever," Shenron warned.
"Broly? The Super Saiyan on steroids?" Vegito gasped, the gravity of the situation sinking in.
"What's a Super Saiyan? Who is Broly?" Naruto asked, curiosity brimming.
Vegito sighed, knowing he had much to explain. "A Super Saiyan is a transformation achieved through intense emotional turmoil, particularly anger. You both have a basic understanding of ki, but this is a whole new level. Broly is a legendary Saiyan, consumed by his rage. He's not just powerful; he's dangerous."
Meanwhile in Konoha
Hiruzen sat in his office, buried under a mountain of paperwork—the ultimate foe for any Kage. Suddenly, Jiraiya, his old student, burst in through the window.
"Hey, sensei! I came to check on my godson. Where is he?" Jiraiya asked.
"Naruto should be out in the village. By the way, how's your latest book coming along?" Hiruzen replied.
"I just finished it! It should hit the stores soon." Jiraiya pulled out a copy and tossed it to Hiruzen. "See you later!" he said, leaping out the window.
Hiruzen opened the book to find a note: "Have you tried using Kage Bunshin for your paperwork, or have you forgotten?" He sweat-dropped and then created three clones to tackle the mountain of documents.
"Finally, I'm the first Kage in history to defeat paperwork. I may have lost battles, but I've won the war!" he mused, chuckling to himself as he resumed reading.