Naruto's training under Kaguya began almost immediately after their first meeting. At first, it was difficult for him to grasp the full extent of her words. The idea that his destiny was intertwined with hers was strange, even unsettling. Kaguya spoke of ancient powers and forgotten bloodlines, but for Naruto, the need to become stronger, to prevent the kind of loss he had experienced, drowned out any doubts. She had the answers he sought, and that was enough for him.
The first lesson Kaguya taught him was not a jutsu, but the understanding of his own chakra. She explained that his chakra wasn't just an energy source; it was a conduit to something far greater—a power that lay dormant within him, inherited from his ancestors, the Otsutsuki clan. Naruto, despite his immense potential, had never fully understood the depths of his chakra. He had relied on his own training, the teachings of Jiraiya, and his natural instincts, but Kaguya's teachings opened up a new world of possibilities.
"Your chakra is not limited like others," Kaguya had said, her voice soft but carrying the weight of centuries. "You possess the blood of the Otsutsuki, a race of beings who have long since passed from the world, but their legacy lives on through you."
Naruto, still unsure of the gravity of her words, was skeptical at first. Yet, as Kaguya led him deeper into his meditation and chakra control exercises, he began to notice changes in himself. His chakra surged in ways it never had before. It was like tapping into an endless well of power, the force of it so intense that it threatened to overwhelm him at times. Yet, Kaguya's teachings brought him control, teaching him to harness this immense power in ways he had never imagined.
Over the course of months, Naruto's connection to his chakra deepened. He could feel it flowing through his veins, coursing through his entire being like the blood in his body. The energy that once felt chaotic and untamable now felt like an extension of himself. He could control it with ease, shaping it into forms he never thought possible.
One day, while meditating in a clearing surrounded by towering trees, Kaguya approached him with a new challenge. Her presence, even after months of training, still felt overwhelming. "It is time to awaken your true power, Naruto. You must unlock the ability to access the powers of the Otsutsuki directly."
Naruto opened his eyes, looking at her with determination. "I'm ready," he said, his voice steady but filled with a quiet intensity. There was no fear in him anymore, only a burning desire to grow stronger, to gain the strength he needed to protect what was left of the world.
Kaguya nodded, a faint smile touching her lips. She extended her hand toward him, her chakra swirling around her like a force of nature. "Focus on me, Naruto. Draw in my power, and let it merge with your own."
Naruto closed his eyes once again, letting Kaguya's chakra resonate within him. He felt the energy wrap around him like a cocoon, suffusing him with an unimaginable power. It was overwhelming at first, a torrent of chakra threatening to consume him, but Naruto, with his sheer will and determination, forced himself to remain calm.
And then, something inside him snapped.
His eyes shot open, glowing with an intense, almost otherworldly light. His chakra surged outward, manifesting as golden energy that encased him completely. For the first time, Naruto felt the raw, untapped power of his Otsutsuki heritage. It was like a floodgate had opened within him, and he could feel the energy of the dimension itself bending to his will.
Kaguya watched with quiet approval as Naruto's body pulsed with the newfound strength. "You've done it," she said softly. "You now possess the power of the Otsutsuki within you. You are no longer just a child of the Uzumaki. You are something much greater."
Naruto stood up, his mind racing with the possibilities of what he could do with this new power. He felt limitless. For the first time in his life, he could feel the weight of his potential, the immense strength that had always been there, buried beneath layers of grief, loss, and self-doubt. He could finally take control of his destiny.
But as powerful as it felt, there was a sense of unease within him. He knew that this power came with a cost, and Kaguya's words echoed in his mind: You are not just a tool of fate, Naruto. You are its master.
It was in that moment that he truly understood what Kaguya had meant. He wasn't just training to be stronger; he was being shaped into something far more dangerous. He was becoming the weapon that would change the course of history.
For days after that, Naruto focused relentlessly on mastering his newfound abilities. Kaguya had given him a glimpse of the power he could wield, but it was up to him to harness it fully. His training intensified. He pushed himself harder than ever before, seeking to refine his control, to understand how to use his power without letting it consume him.
He practiced summoning powerful energy blasts, manipulating the very fabric of space and time within the dimension. He could bend the environment around him, changing the landscape with a flick of his wrist. The ability to manipulate his surroundings felt almost like second nature, as if his very connection to the world itself was malleable.
But the true test came when Kaguya guided him to a different part of the dimension—an ancient temple where remnants of the Otsutsuki's knowledge were hidden. She led him to a chamber deep within the temple, where a single, glowing crystal sat upon a pedestal.
"This is the source of your power," Kaguya explained, her voice echoing in the chamber. "It is a part of the Otsutsuki's legacy, and it will allow you to fully unlock the depths of your abilities."
Naruto approached the crystal, feeling an intense pull toward it. He extended his hand, his fingers brushing against the surface of the crystal. Instantly, a flood of images and sensations overwhelmed his mind—visions of distant galaxies, of wars fought across time and space, of beings far more powerful than he could ever imagine.
The crystal pulsed with energy, and Naruto felt a rush of power like nothing he had ever known before. It wasn't just chakra; it was life itself, flowing through him and filling him with a purpose that went beyond his own desires.
For the first time, Naruto understood the full weight of his destiny. He wasn't just training to become the strongest shinobi. He was training to become a god.
Kaguya's voice echoed in his mind: You are the one who will bring change to this world, Naruto Uzumaki. You are the one who will awaken the Otsutsuki's legacy and reshape the world in your image.
Naruto closed his eyes, embracing the power that surged within him. He was ready. He would no longer be a victim of fate. He would be its creator.