The next morning.
Naruto slowly stretched his arms, sat up on the bed, let out a long sigh, and rubbed his sleepy eyes.
"Ah… that felt good."
He hadn't slept so comfortably in a very long time.
After getting out of bed, Naruto opened the door and instinctively walked toward the bathroom, planning to wash up.
But the moment he stepped into the living room, he froze.
Ichiro Tsuchigen was already sitting there.
"You're… up so early?" Naruto asked in surprise.
Ichiro rolled his eyes at him.
"I thought I got up late enough," he said lazily, "but I didn't expect someone could be even later than me. You're amazing, Naruto."
Naruto glanced outside.
The sun was already high in the sky.
Considering that a day on this planet lasted thirty-six hours, he realized that he must have slept for a very long time.
"Sorry," Naruto said awkwardly. "Ichiro, why didn't you wake me up?"
Ichiro shrugged.
"You were sleeping like a dead log. How could I disturb you?"
"Go wash up. I brought you breakfast."
Naruto nodded.
"Thanks."
After a whole night, he was indeed starving.
Naruto entered the bathroom.
When he saw the toothbrush and toothpaste, he finally relaxed.
"Good… at least this part is the same as Earth."
But just as he was about to brush his teeth, he noticed something.
There was no running water.
"…Seriously?"
With no other choice, Naruto fetched a basin, filled it with water from the back, and brought it in.
Only then did he begin washing up.
After finishing, he walked back to the living room and sat down.
Ichiro pushed a food box toward him.
"Here."
Naruto opened it.
Inside were four steamed buns.
"Meat filling," Ichiro explained. "Eat quickly. We're going out after this."
Naruto nodded.
"Oh, okay."
He immediately started eating.
Back on Earth, he usually had bread and milk for breakfast. Steamed buns were rare in Konoha, since wheat production was limited and expensive.
But now—
This tastes really good!
Naruto devoured all four buns in no time.
After that, he ran to the backyard and scooped up a bowl of water to drink.
Ichiro couldn't help complaining.
"Hey, why don't you make some tea? The tea set is right there. The leaves are in the cabinet."
As he spoke, Ichiro opened the cabinet and took out the tea leaves.
Naruto wiped his mouth and laughed.
"I didn't think of it. Cold water is fine too. Besides, this water is really delicious."
Ichiro smiled.
"Of course. It's all mountain spring water. People collect it every day."
Naruto was surprised.
"So it's that serious?"
Ichiro waved his hand.
"Enough chatting. Let's go. Don't waste time."
Naruto put down the scoop and followed him outside.
On the way, Ichiro looked at Naruto seriously.
"Today, I'll help you understand our planet."
"I'll show you how our food grows, how our people live, and…"
He paused and grinned.
"Most importantly, Grandpa wants you to exercise."
Naruto blinked.
"…Exercise?"
Ichiro smiled mischievously.
"Which means—farm work."
Naruto: "..."
Ichiro patted his shoulder.
"Hey, this is also training."
"Come on!"
Naruto sighed helplessly.
"Alright…"
They continued walking.
After a while, Naruto realized something.
"Wait… We've been walking this whole time."
Ichiro chuckled.
"Not that kind of walking. Get ready."
Before Naruto could react, Ichiro raised his hand.
Dark matter energy surged.
In an instant, Naruto was pulled into the air.
"Let's go!"
"W-Wait—!"
Naruto was startled, but he quickly adapted.
After all, he had fought in the sky many times before.
Ichiro glanced at him.
"Your adaptability is really impressive."
Naruto smiled.
"I used to fly all the time. High-speed combat is basic ninja training. But now… this body is much weaker—ah-choo!"
Naruto suddenly sneezed.
The temperature in the sky was much lower.
With his weakened body, he felt uncomfortable.
Ichiro laughed.
"Let's fly lower so you can enjoy the scenery."
Naruto nodded.
"Good idea."
They descended slightly.
From above, Naruto saw endless mountains, forests, rivers, and grasslands.
Towering trees stretched into the sky.
Animals ran freely across vast plains.
Herds of cattle and horses moved like waves.
"This place is amazing…" Naruto murmured.
Ichiro proudly introduced everything along the way.
Naruto listened attentively.
This world was completely different from Earth.
After a while, Ichiro pointed ahead.
"The farm is right there. Let's land."
They descended.
Before landing, Naruto asked curiously:
"Didn't you say we'd see the whole planet?"
Ichiro laughed.
"With your current body? Flying around the entire planet would take more than twenty days. Are you joking?"
Naruto scratched his head in embarrassment.
"Fair point…"
They entered the farmland.
Many Tsuchigen Clan members were busy working.
When they saw Ichiro, they waved and greeted him warmly.
Ichiro responded with smiles.
Naruto whispered, "You're really popular."
Ichiro straightened his back proudly.
"Of course. I'm the young master."
Naruto suddenly thought of something.
"By the way… You call Grandpa your great-grandfather. Shouldn't your father and grandfather be the young masters?"
"Why are you—"
Before he could finish, Ichiro's smile disappeared.
Naruto immediately sensed something was wrong.
"S-Sorry… Ichiro…"
Ichiro gave a bitter smile.
"They died in battle against the Otsutsuki."
"But I'm proud of them."
Naruto fell silent.
"…I'm sorry."
Ichiro patted his shoulder.
"It's okay."
He sighed softly.
"In theory, with dark matter, I could resurrect them if I found where they died. But… I can't. I've searched everywhere."
"I can't find it at all…"
His eyes were filled with unwillingness.
Naruto understood that feeling.
He once tried desperately to bring back his parents.
That regret never faded.
Ichiro smiled again.
"Enough. Let's not talk about sad things."
He looked at Naruto seriously.
"Your father, just like mine, was a hero."
"A hero who protected his home and his people."
Naruto smiled gently.
"Yes."
"In my heart… they're all Kage-level heroes."
Under the vast sky of this distant planet, two young men stood silently among the fields—sharing grief, hope, and the determination to grow stronger.
A new chapter of Naruto's journey had truly begun.
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