Naruto shared many stories from his past.
He spoke about Earth.
He spoke about Konoha.
He spoke about the wars between villages.
He spoke about how he had finally brought those conflicts to an end.
And in the end, he focused on the battles between himself and the Ōtsutsuki Clan.
Tianlang, Tianjian, and Tianxing listened with rapt attention.
They had never heard stories like these before.
Especially when Naruto described his life-and-death battles against the Ōtsutsuki, all three of them unconsciously clenched their fists.
Their hearts were tense.
They felt as if they themselves were standing on that battlefield.
By the time Naruto finished speaking, it was already deep into the night.
Yet none of them felt sleepy.
"Naruto… you're incredible."
Tianjian looked at him with sincere admiration.
He had never imagined that this "outsider" had lived such a tragic and turbulent life.
Tianxing remained silent.
After hearing Naruto's experiences, he finally realized—
He and Naruto were not on the same level at all.
Since childhood, Tianxing had lived peacefully on this planet.
For hundreds of years, he had never truly faced death.
Naruto, on the other hand…
Had grown up under the shadow of death.
Every battle could have been his last.
That was why Naruto could react instantly under extreme pressure.
Those instincts were forged in blood.
They were born from countless near-death experiences.
From that moment on, Tianxing no longer looked down on Naruto.
Someone who had walked through life and death again and again…
Was worthy of respect.
Not to mention, Naruto's talent was terrifying.
"Hmph… damn Ōtsutsuki Clan!"
Tianlang clenched his fists.
His eyes burned with anger.
Tianjian and Tianxing both looked at him, understanding his emotions.
Naruto saw Tianlang's hatred and felt grateful.
"Thank you, Senior Brother, for understanding me."
Tianlang smiled faintly.
"No. I also have a blood feud with the Ōtsutsuki."
"If the Clan Leader hadn't forbidden private expeditions…"
"I would have gone to hunt them down myself."
Naruto was startled.
"Senior Brother…?"
Tianlang exhaled slowly.
"It's fine to tell you."
"The practical combat manual I gave you…"
"It was written by my father."
Naruto was shocked.
"That uncle… he was incredibly strong."
Tianlang nodded.
"Yes."
"But he's dead."
Naruto suddenly understood.
He remembered how Tianlang's eyes had dimmed when he mentioned that book.
His father had dragged the Ōtsutsuki into a black hole and perished together with them.
Naruto looked at Tianlang and said seriously,
"One day, I will wipe out the Ōtsutsuki Clan."
"And restore peace to the universe."
The three of them froze.
They stared at Naruto in shock.
Not because they thought he was arrogant—
But because his ambition was terrifying.
"Are you serious?"
Tianlang asked.
Naruto stood up slowly.
He looked at the stars above.
His voice was low and firm.
"Since the day I left Earth…"
"There is one thing I must accomplish."
"If I fail…"
"Then I might as well die."
When Naruto thought of Earth…
His heart tightened.
Everyone was still trapped inside the Divine Tree.
Because of his suppression, it wasn't absorbing chakra yet.
But that suppression would not last forever.
If he failed to defeat the Ōtsutsuki in one year…
Ten years…
A hundred years…
Then sooner or later, everyone would become White Zetsu.
Their chakra would be drained.
"Good!"
Tianlang suddenly stood up.
His eyes shone brightly.
"Naruto!"
"When that day comes…"
"Take me with you!"
"I'll fight by your side!"
"And me!"
"Me too!"
Tianjian and Tianxing followed immediately.
"Our brother's enemy is our enemy!"
"Our clan's hatred must be settled!"
Tianjian shouted excitedly.
"Naruto!"
"When you go to wipe out the Ōtsutsuki…"
"I, Tianjian, will be your sword!"
With a flick of his wrist, a long sword appeared in his hand.
It rang sharply.
Naruto stared at it in surprise.
He silently thought—
Maybe he should train with a sword too.
Tianlang laughed loudly.
"Good brothers!"
That night, emotions ran high.
Naturally, they needed wine.
Tianxing went to fetch it.
Tianjian went hunting.
Tianlang took Naruto to prepare the grill.
Soon, they were roasting rabbits, drinking wine, and laughing.
After that night…
Their bond grew much deeper.
The Next Day
The four of them woke up outside the house.
Only Naruto looked miserable.
"Achoo!"
He sneezed violently.
He had caught a cold.
Tianlang immediately asked Tianjian to boil medicinal herbs.
After drinking and sweating, Naruto recovered.
Tianxing laughed.
"Naruto, your constitution is really weak."
Naruto rubbed his arms and smiled awkwardly.
"Yeah… still working on it."
Tianlang thought for a moment.
"From now on…"
"You'll train in three directions."
"Fire Release with me."
"Combat with Tianxing."
"Physical conditioning with Tianjian."
Naruto nodded.
"Yes, Senior Brother."
The Following Days
Tianlang taught Fire Release techniques.
Tianxing handled sparring.
Tianjian trained Naruto's body.
Every day, Tianjian prepared a huge barrel of medicinal water.
After training, Naruto soaked inside.
Each time, it felt as if something was drilling into his body.
Tianjian added ingredients carefully.
"Hold on."
"This strengthens muscles."
"Heals injuries."
"And enhances your physique."
Naruto gritted his teeth.
"I understand!"
Day after day…
Week after week…
Time passed.
One Month Later
Training Field.
Naruto and Tianxing were fighting fiercely.
Fire Release techniques clashed continuously.
Flames roared.
Explosions echoed.
Naruto even used advanced Fire Release.
A large part of the training ground was destroyed.
"Watch out, Naruto!"
Tianxing went all out.
Naruto grinned.
"Come on, Second Senior Brother!"
Boom!
Two massive fire techniques collided.
The explosion shook the entire mountain.
Disciples everywhere were alarmed.
"What happened?"
"That direction… Fire Mountain?"
"Is it Master?"
At the Mountain Peak
Tianlang's master, Tianzang, had just come out of seclusion.
He sensed the violent fluctuation of fire chakra.
"Hmm?"
"Who's fighting like this?"
Curious, he leaped into the air—
And rushed toward the battlefield.