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[Character Evaluation]
[Background: Born into a civilian family.]
[Talents: Extremely gifted, in excellent health.]
[Personality: Generally likable but occasionally lacks empathy.]
[Social Standing: The social butterfly of Konoha.]
[Appearance: Exceptionally handsome.]
[Skills: Keen analytical mind, excels in strategy and tactical planning.]
[Simulation Timeline Options: Third Shinobi War, Second Shinobi War, First Shinobi War, Fourth Shinobi War, Warring States Period, Ancestral Era.]
After careful consideration, Naruto chose to be reborn during the Second Shinobi War.
The reasons vary depending on the era. During the First War, the ninja academy system was still new and underdeveloped, making survival difficult. By the Third War, Hiruzen Sarutobi had grown complacent, and Konoha's post-war concessions were illogical, creating an unstable environment. The Fourth War was even worse, with too many overpowered figures, making survival nearly impossible. Going back to the Warring States Period would be no better, as there was no formal training system, and as a civilian, he'd likely end up as cannon fodder. As for the Ancestral Era, feudal oppression was rampant, commoners had low status, and the threat of Kaguya Ōtsutsuki loomed large, making it an extremely dangerous time.
The Second War was ideal, no reincarnations of Indra or Ashura dominating the era, and legendary figures like the Sannin and Hatake Sakumo were active. A perfect time for a civilian to rise to prominence.
[Birthplace Selection: Konohagakure, Kusagakure, Kumogakure, Iwagakure, Kirigakure, Sunagakure.]
"Konoha. No question."
[Simulation Begins]
[Born in Konoha as a civilian, your prodigious talent quickly sets you apart.]
[You befriend Orochimaru, Jiraiya, and Tsunade Senju.]
[Your brilliance earns you the title of "Konoha's Genius."]
[Jiraiya, jealous of your reputation, challenges you.]
[Choice: ...?]
"Accept"
[You defeat him soundly.]
[Orochimaru, intrigued by your skills, challenges you next.]
[Your choice: ...]
"Accept"
[You outmaneuver him in battle, earning the title of Konoha's Top Genius, surpassing even Orochimaru.]
[Academy Graduation, Hiruzen Sarutobi visits the academy to select a disciple. Impressed, he offers to train you.]
[Choice: ...?]
"Accept"
[You become Hiruzen's student alongside the Sannin.]
[Hiruzen is stunned by your tactical genius, often comparing you to his late master, Tobirama.]
[By age 13, you defeated three jōnin, becoming the youngest jōnin in Konoha's history.]
[Hiruzen offers you a contract with the Monkey Summoning Clan (Enma's lineage).]
[Choice:..?]
"Accept."
[You inherit Hiruzen's legacy, gaining Enma as your summon.]
[The Second Shinobi War broke out and you were deployed to the Land of the wind, you clash with Sunagakure's forces.]
[After killing Scorpion's parents, you force their surrender.]
[Your strategic brilliance turns the tide in Konoha's favor.]
[You were sent to the land of the wind to help the Sannin against Hanzō of the Salamander, the self-proclaimed "Demigod of the Shinobi World."]
[Hanzō, having defeated the Sannin, sets his sights on you.]
[To protect your retreating squad, you face him alone.]
[Choice: ....]
"Fight"
[Result: You defeat Hanzō, shattering his myth of invincibility.]
[Title Earned: "Konoha's Godslayer"—your name echoes across the nations.]
[Post-War Konoha]
[The war ends, but Konoha fractures]
[Jiraiya remains in Amegakure to mentor Nagato, Yahiko, and Konan.]
[Orochimaru descends into forbidden experiments.]
[Tsunade, grieving her brother's death, spirals into despair.]
[You intervene, comforting Tsunade and reforming Konoha's medical-nin system.]
[Appointed Anbu Commander, you stabilize Konoha's post-war decline.]
But unfortunately, Jiraiya leaves to seek the "Child of Prophecy", Tsunade self-exiles, Hatake Sakumo takes his own life.]
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