Morning sunlight filtered through the village, warming the rooftops of Konoha as a young white-haired boy strolled through the main street, yawning and stretching with a drowsy expression.
Senju Gojo rubbed his eyes and walked leisurely until a small shop caught his attention—a cozy little place nestled between larger buildings, its wooden sign gently swaying with the breeze.
Yamanaka Flower Shop.
Gojo paused.
"A flower would look good in Naruto's room," he muttered, then turned and entered the shop.
The air inside was fragrant with the scent of blooming petals and fresh greenery. Rows of potted plants, colorful bouquets, and floral decorations lined the walls.
Behind the counter stood a beautiful woman with long blonde hair tied into a high ponytail. She turned toward the door as the chime rang.
"Welcome!" she said with a warm smile. "How can I help you, young man?"
Gojo pointed toward a modest flower pot near the window. "That one, please."
She smiled gently. "Ino! Can you bring a few more pots from the back?"
"Coming, Mom!"
A young girl appeared moments later, her hair the same bright blonde as her mother's, tied in a neat ponytail.
As soon as she saw Gojo, she froze in place.
Her eyes widened. Her cheeks reddened.
"W-Whoa…"
Gojo raised an eyebrow, sighed, and thought to himself, "Naruto world logic again. Even kids here mature too fast. Why is she blushing?"
Still, Ino shyly stepped forward and handed over the pot.
As Gojo turned to leave, a small voice called out behind him.
"H-Hey! Wait!"
He stopped.
The little girl ran up to him and nervously held out a small flower. "I… I'm Ino. Yamanaka Ino. Um… you're really cool. This is… for friendship!"
Gojo blinked, speechless.
"Who the hell gives flowers to strangers after two sentences? She's what, five? Six, No same age huh?"
Still, he gently accepted the flower and smiled. "I'm Senju Gojo."
Ino's eyes sparkled with joy as her nervous expression melted into a soft grin. "I'm glad!"
> Ding!
[Congratulations to Host for plundering Sasuke Uchiha's opportunity. Reward: 2,000 Points.]
[Note: Even pre-destined emotional bonds can be intercepted early. Well done.]
Gojo smiled internally.
"I see… So even the tiniest changes to the timeline yield rewards."
As he stepped out of the shop with Ino walking beside him, the morning sun shone down on them. The light danced across Gojo's silvery hair and calm expression.
Ino glanced up, completely captivated.
"So pretty…"
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Not long after, they arrived at a rundown apartment building.
Gojo stopped at the first floor and rang the bell.
Naruto had mentioned this address yesterday.
After a few seconds, footsteps shuffled from inside. The door creaked open, and a sleepy-eyed Naruto peeked out.
"G-Gojo? And… a girl?"
Naruto rubbed his eyes in disbelief.
"Morning," Gojo said casually, lifting the flower pot. "This is for you."
Naruto blinked, stunned.
"F-For me? Really?"
Gojo nodded and handed it over.
Naruto smiled brightly and accepted it like it was a treasure.
"I-It's beautiful! Thank you!"
Ino stepped forward and gave a polite bow. "Hi! I'm Ino. Nice to meet you."
Naruto blushed lightly and nodded. "I'm Naruto. U-Uzumaki Naruto."
His voice cracked a little with excitement. "You guys wanna come in?"
The room was small, cluttered, and poorly lit. Clothes were scattered, and empty bowls sat stacked in a corner.
Gojo exhaled. "As expected, his place is a mess…"
Still, he sat down calmly, while Ino hesitated. She looked around, lips pressed together. It was clear she felt awkward seeing Naruto's living condition—but she didn't say anything.
She looked at Gojo. He simply nodded.
That was all she needed.
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After a short while, Gojo clapped his hands.
"Alright. Naruto, get ready. We're going out to eat."
Naruto's face lit up. "R-Really?"
Ino, curious but silent, walked beside them as they stepped out into the village streets.
They stopped by a lively market square and found a food stall.
Three young kids—laughing, eating, and chatting.
It wasn't long before two other boys passed by. One had his hands in his pockets and a bored expression. The other was munching happily on a bag of chips.
"Yo! Shikamaru! Choji!"
Naruto waved enthusiastically.
The two turned.
"Oh, it's that noisy kid again," Shikamaru muttered, yawning.
But as they saw Gojo and Ino with him, they paused.
Gojo waved calmly. "Come sit. We've got food."
Choji's eyes sparkled.
Shikamaru gave a reluctant sigh but joined anyway.
Five children—eating, laughing, and slowly forming bonds.
Underneath it all, destiny was being rewritten.
> Ding!
[Multiple subtle opportunity disruptions detected. Future bond shifts initialized. Accumulated passive system sync: +500 Points.]
[Naruto's fate begins to branch.]
Gojo smiled inwardly. "Bit by bit, I'm shaping the story into my own."
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As the day ended, the children went their separate ways.
Naruto waved with both hands, joy radiating from him.
His eyes sparkled with something new.
Hope.
He had friends now. A real beginning.
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[System Status Panel – Senju Gojo]
> [Name]: Senju Gojo
[Age]: 3
[Rank]: Ordinary
[Chakra Reserve]: Chunin
[Bloodlines]:
— Senju (Intermediary)
— Uchiha (Thin)
— Uzumaki (Thin)
[Physique]: Sage Body (Primary)
[Bloodline Limit]: None
[Talent]:
— Ninjutsu: Primary
— Comprehension: Primary*
[System Points]: 7,500
[Recent Gains]:
— +500 (Asuma Opportunity)
— +5000 (Naruto/Shikamaru Opportunity)
— +2000 (Sasuke Opportunity via Ino)
— +500 (Branching Fate Sync)
[System Tip]: Greater interference with protagonist paths yields exponential returns. Target key events. Influence bonds. Rewrite destiny.
[Smile~]
Chapter 6 Ends
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