Two weeks had passed since Naruto's sixth birthday, and the training field was alive with activity. Naruto, Sasuke, Shisui, and Itachi stood together, each focused on their respective training. The air was filled with the sounds of clashing weapons, the hum of chakra, and the occasional burst of laughter. Naruto was practicing with Crimson Tide, his movements fluid and precise as he swung the blade through the air. Sasuke, meanwhile, was testing out his new weapon—a dual-sided spear that gleamed in the sunlight.

Flashback:

The day after Naruto received Crimson Tide, Sasuke had been in a foul mood. He had watched Naruto wield the sword with a sense of awe and envy, and it didn't take long for his frustration to boil over.

"Why does Naruto get a cool sword, and I don't even have a weapon?" Sasuke grumbled, crossing his arms as he glared at Itachi. "I want something too!"

Itachi, ever patient, simply nodded. "Very well, Sasuke. Let's go to the weapons shop. Hiruzen-sama recommended a place that specializes in high-quality weapons."

The two brothers made their way to the shop, located in a quiet corner of the village. The shopkeeper, Kenji Higurashi, greeted them with a warm smile. He was a tall man with sharp eyes and a calm demeanor, his hands calloused from years of crafting and handling weapons.

"Welcome," Kenji said, his voice smooth and inviting. "What can I do for you today?"

"My brother is looking for a weapon," Itachi explained. "Something that suits his style."

Kenji nodded and led them through the shop, showing Sasuke a variety of weapons—katanas, kunai, shuriken, and even a few exotic items like chain sickles and war fans. But none of them felt right to Sasuke. He frowned, his frustration growing with each weapon he dismissed.

"These are all… fine," Sasuke said, his tone unimpressed. "But they're not what I'm looking for."

Kenji studied Sasuke for a moment, then smiled. "I see. You're looking for something unique, something that speaks to you. Follow me."

He led Sasuke and Itachi to the back of the shop, where a hidden door opened to reveal a room filled with Kenji's most prized weapons. The air in the room was different—charged with energy, as if the weapons themselves were alive. Sasuke's eyes widened as he took in the sight of gleaming blades, intricately designed bows, and weapons he had never seen before.

And then he saw it.

Resting on a stand in the corner of the room was a dual-sided spear. The weapon was a masterpiece, its shaft made of polished black wood that seemed to absorb the light. At each end of the spear was a blade, one slightly longer than the other. The shorter blade was curved like a crescent moon, while the longer one was straight and razor-sharp. The edges of both blades were etched with intricate seals, glowing faintly with chakra.

Sasuke reached out and touched the spear, his fingers brushing against the cool metal. The moment his hand made contact, he felt a surge of energy, as if the weapon was calling to him. He lifted it off the stand, testing its weight. It was perfectly balanced, the shaft smooth and comfortable in his hands.

"This is it," Sasuke said, his voice filled with determination. "This is the one."

Kenji smiled, clearly pleased with Sasuke's choice. "That spear is one of my finest creations. It's called Hakutora—White Tiger. The seals on the blades enhance its durability and cutting power, and the dual-sided design allows for versatile combat styles. It's a weapon that requires skill and precision, but in the right hands, it's unstoppable."

Sasuke nodded, his grip tightening on the spear. "I'll master it. I'll make it my own."

Itachi placed a hand on Sasuke's shoulder, his expression proud. "I have no doubt you will, Sasuke."

Flashback Over

The training field was alive with energy as Shisui called Naruto and Sasuke over. The two boys, still catching their breath from their earlier sparring, jogged over to where Shisui and Itachi stood. Shisui had a serious expression on his face, a rare sight that immediately caught Naruto and Sasuke's attention.

"Alright, squirts," Shisui began, crossing his arms. "Today, we're going to teach you something advanced—something most shinobi don't even attempt until they're chunin. We're talking about elemental manipulation."

Naruto's eyes lit up with excitement, while Sasuke's Sharingan flickered to life, his curiosity piqued. Itachi stepped forward, his calm demeanor a stark contrast to Shisui's playful tone.

"Elemental manipulation involves two types of chakra transformations," Itachi explained. "The first is shape transformation, which involves changing the form of your chakra. The second is nature transformation, which involves changing the properties of your chakra to mimic one of the five basic elements:Fire,Wind,Water,Earth, and Lightning."

Naruto tilted his head, his brow furrowed in thought. "So, like… making fire or shooting water?"

Itachi nodded. "Exactly. But it's not as simple as it sounds. Mastering elemental manipulation requires precise control over your chakra and a deep understanding of the element you're working with."

Sasuke smirked, his confidence shining through. "Fire. That's got to be my affinity. It's the Uchiha's signature element."

Shisui chuckled, shaking his head. "Not so fast, Sasuke-chan. While it's true that most Uchiha have an affinity for fire, shinobi can have more than one elemental affinity. It's rare, but it happens. And sometimes, those affinities can be just as strong as your primary one."

Naruto's eyes widened. "Wait, so I could have more than one?"

Shisui grinned. "Maybe. Only one way to find out."

He reached into his pouch and pulled out two small pieces of chakra paper. The paper was thin and translucent, with a faint glow that hinted at its special properties. Shisui handed one piece to Sasuke and the other to Naruto.

"Chakra paper reacts differently depending on your elemental affinity," Shisui explained. "If it burns, you have an affinity for Fire. If it crinkles, it's Lightning. If it turns to dust, it's Earth. If it gets wet, it's Water. And if it splits, it's Wind."

Sasuke nodded, his Sharingan focused on the paper in his hand. He channeled a small amount of chakra into it, and the results were immediate. Half of the paper crumpled into a tiny ball, while the other half turned to ash.

Shisui whistled, clearly impressed. "Dual affinity— Lightning and Fire. And both are strong, too. Not bad, Sasuke-chan."

Sasuke smirked, his confidence growing. "Beat that, dobe."

Naruto rolled his eyes but didn't back down. He took a deep breath and channeled his chakra into the paper. What happened next surprised everyone.

The paper shredded into tiny pieces, but that wasn't all. Half of the shredded pieces crumbled to dust, while the other half turned to water droplets that fell to the ground.

Itachi was the first to regain his composure. "Three affinities… Wind, Earth, and Water. And all of them are incredibly strong. This is almost unheard of."

Sasuke's smirk faltered, replaced by a look of disbelief. "Three? How is that even possible?"

Itachi placed a hand on Sasuke's shoulder, his voice calm but firm. "It's rare, but not impossible. However, it also means Naruto will have a harder time mastering his elements. The more affinities you have, the more training it takes to control them."

Naruto scratched the back of his head, a sheepish grin on his face. "Guess I've got my work cut out for me, huh?"

Itachi stepped forward, holding a handful of leaves. "The first step in mastering your elements is to perform a basic nature transformation. For Wind, you need to cut the leaf in half using only your chakra. For Water, you need to dampen the leaf. For Earth, you need to crumble it to dust. For Fire, you need to burn it to ashes. And for Lightning, you need to crumple it into a small ball."

He handed a leaf to Sasuke and another to Naruto. "Start with your primary affinity. Sasuke, you'll work on Fire. Naruto, you'll work on Wind."

Sasuke nodded, his Sharingan focused on the leaf in his hand. He channeled his chakra into it, trying to ignite it. At first, nothing happened, but after a few attempts.

Naruto, meanwhile, was struggling with his Wind training. He held the leaf between his fingers, trying to cut it with his chakra. But no matter how hard he focused, the leaf remained intact.

"This is harder than it looks," Naruto muttered, frustration creeping into his voice.

Itachi placed a hand on Naruto's shoulder. "Don't force it. Focus on the flow of your chakra. Imagine it as a blade, slicing through the leaf."

After a few hours of practice, Shisui called the boys over again. "Alright, listen up. Once you've mastered step one, you'll move on to step two. That means performing the transformation in less than a second—with one hand."

He held up a leaf, pinching it between two fingers. In the blink of an eye, the leaf burst into flames and turned to ash.

Naruto and Sasuke stared in awe, their determination reignited. "That's so cool!" Naruto said, his eyes sparkling.

Itachi nodded. "It's not just about speed. It's about precision and control. Sasuke, you'll continue working on Fire. Naruto, summon some clones and divide them between Earth and Water. You can work on Wind yourself."

Naruto grinned and performed the hand seals for Kage Bunshin. In a puff of smoke, twenty clones appeared, each one ready to train. Ten of them focused on Earth, trying to crumble leaves to dust, while the other ten worked on Water, attempting to dampen the leaves.

Sasuke, meanwhile, continued his Fire training, his Sharingan spinning as he worked to perfect his technique.

By the time the sun began to set, both Naruto and Sasuke were exhausted. They had made progress, but neither of them had fully mastered step one.

As they sat under a tree, catching their breath, Naruto turned to Sasuke with a grin. "This is harder than I thought, but it's kinda fun, don't you think?"

Sasuke smirked, his Sharingan fading as he relaxed. "Yeah. But I'm still gonna master it before you, dobe."

Naruto laughed, leaning back against the tree. "We'll see about that, teme."

"Naruto, Sasuke," Itachi began, his voice steady and measured. "You've made good progress today, but this is only the beginning. If you want to truly master your elements and become the shinobi you're capable of being, you'll need a structured training regimen. Starting tomorrow, we'll be implementing a new schedule that will push you to your limits—and beyond."

Naruto and Sasuke exchanged a glance, their competitive spirits already ignited. They leaned forward, eager to hear what Itachi had in mind.

Itachi folded his arms, his Sharingan flickering briefly as he laid out the plan. "Every day for the next two years, your training will follow this schedule. It will be rigorous, but if you commit to it, you'll see results that will set you apart from your peers."

"We'll start the day with stretches and physical exercises to warm up your bodies and prepare you for the day ahead. After that, you'll move on to taijutsu kata practice. Sasuke, you'll continue refining your Uchiha Interceptor Fist, using your Sharingan to enhance your precision and speed. Naruto, you'll focus on learning and combining two styles: your father's Hummingbird Style and your mother's Whirlpool Fist."

Naruto's eyes widened at the mention of his parents' taijutsu styles. Just a few days ago, he had discovered scrolls detailing their techniques in the Namikaze estate. There were three scrolls for each style—beginner, intermediate, and advanced—and Naruto had already started studying them. He had decided to combine the quick, sharp offense of his father's style with the unpredictable, fluid defense of his mother's style, creating a unique hybrid that suited his own fighting spirit.

Naruto had found the scrolls tucked away in a corner of the Namikaze estate's training room. The Hummingbird Style, developed by Minato, emphasized speed and precision, with lightning-fast strikes aimed at overwhelming the opponent. The Whirlpool Fist, created by Kushina, was a defensive style that used circular movements and redirection to counter attacks. Naruto had already begun practicing the beginner katas, determined to master both styles and make them his own.

Itachi continued, "By combining these styles, Naruto, you'll develop a taijutsu approach that's both versatile and unpredictable. Sasuke, your Sharingan will give you an edge in analyzing and countering your opponents, but don't rely on it too heavily. True mastery comes from understanding the fundamentals."

"In the afternoon, you'll focus on mastering your weapons. Sasuke, you'll continue training with Hakutora, refining your techniques and learning to integrate it into your taijutsu. Naruto, you'll work on wielding Crimson Tide, developing your swordsmanship and chakra flow techniques. Both of you will also practice incorporating your weapons into your elemental techniques."

Naruto grinned, his hand instinctively reaching for the hilt of Crimson Tide. The sword felt like an extension of himself, and he was eager to see how far he could push its limits. Sasuke, meanwhile, tightened his grip on Hakutora, his Sharingan already spinning as he visualized new ways to use the dual-sided spear in combat.

"After weapon training, we'll move on to chakra control exercises. This will include refining your tree-walking, water-walking, and leaf-sticking techniques. Once you've warmed up, you'll dedicate the rest of the afternoon to nature transformation. Sasuke, you'll focus on Fire and Lightning. Naruto, you'll divide your time between Wind, Earth, and Water."

Itachi's gaze shifted to Naruto, his expression serious. "Mastering three elements is no small feat, Naruto. It will require discipline and focus. But if you can do it, you'll have a versatility that few shinobi can match."

Naruto nodded, his determination unwavering. "I'll do it. I'll master all three."

Sasuke smirked, his competitive nature flaring up. "Don't get ahead of yourself, dobe. I'll master Fire and Lightning before you even finish one."

"Finally, in the evening, you'll participate in a tag team spar. Naruto and Sasuke, you'll face Shisui and me. This will give you the opportunity to apply everything you've learned in a real combat scenario. It will also teach you how to work together as a team, something that's just as important as individual skill."

Shisui stepped forward, his usual playful grin returning. "Don't think we'll go easy on you, squirts. If you want to beat us, you'll have to bring your A-game."

Naruto and Sasuke exchanged a glance, their smirks mirroring each other. They knew this training would be grueling, but they also knew it would take them to the next level.

As Itachi finished explaining the schedule, the training field fell silent. The weight of the next two years hung in the air, but neither Naruto nor Sasuke felt daunted. If anything, they were more motivated than ever.

"This is it," Naruto said, his voice filled with determination. "This is how we get stronger."

Sasuke nodded, his Sharingan spinning slowly. "We'll surpass everyone—even you two."

Shisui laughed, ruffling Naruto's hair. "Confident, aren't you? We'll see about that, squirt."

Itachi's expression softened, a rare smile tugging at his lips. "You have the potential to become great shinobi. But potential means nothing without hard work. Are you ready to put in the effort?"

Naruto and Sasuke didn't hesitate. "Yes!" they said in unison, their voices ringing out across the training field.