HIER OF ASHURA

At the age of 10, Naruto Uzumaki was far from the loud, clumsy prankster most people in Konoha believed him to be. Beneath his mischievous grin and exaggerated antics lay a truth hidden from everyone but himself and Uzuhiko: Naruto's strength had already reached the level of a low Jōnin. Thanks to Uzuhiko's guidance, he had honed his skills in secret, understanding the importance of staying under the radar.

Naruto's training had been anything but ordinary. Uzuhiko often disguised his advice as playful challenges, subtly pushing Naruto to develop his skills through mischief. Over the past two years, Naruto had used these "pranks" to perfect his agility, reflexes, and chakra control, while also honing his stealth and strategy. Whether it was sneaking into the Hokage's office to plant stink bombs or evading angry villagers after painting graffiti on the Hokage Monument, every prank served a dual purpose: mischief and mastery.

The Turning Point

One crisp morning, Naruto sat cross-legged on the roof of his apartment, staring at the sunrise. The village was still asleep, and the streets below were quiet, save for the occasional chirping of birds. Naruto's thoughts, however, were anything but calm.

"Hey, Uzuhiko," Naruto said aloud, his voice breaking the silence. He knew the system could hear him. "I've been doing everything you said. I've kept my strength a secret and trained like crazy. So… what's next?"

Uzuhiko's voice echoed in his mind, calm and composed. "Observation: Your physical and chakra control training has reached a sufficient level. It is time to expand your skills. The next phase involves mastering fūinjutsu and your elemental chakra natures."

Naruto tilted his head, his brows furrowed in confusion. "Fūinjutsu? You mean those sealing techniques? Isn't that really advanced stuff?"

"Affirmative. However, your heritage as an Uzumaki grants you a natural aptitude for fūinjutsu. Combined with your current chakra control and my guidance, you are ready to begin."

Naruto's face broke into a wide grin, excitement bubbling up inside him. "Alright! So, what's the plan?"

Discovering Fūinjutsu

Uzuhiko began by projecting a glowing blue screen before Naruto, displaying the basic principles of fūinjutsu. Naruto's eyes widened as he stared at the intricate diagrams and explanations.

"Fūinjutsu is the art of sealing," Uzuhiko explained. "It involves combining intricate patterns with chakra to create seals that can store, bind, or even repel various objects and forces. As an Uzumaki, your chakra reserves and natural precision make you uniquely suited to this discipline."

Naruto scratched his head, a sheepish smile on his face. "Sounds complicated."

"You are capable of learning. Begin with the basics. Your first task is to create a storage seal for your supplies."

For the next week, Naruto devoted himself to mastering the foundational symbols and chakra flows of fūinjutsu. His small apartment became cluttered with scrolls, ink, and practice seals as he threw himself into the challenge.

At first, his attempts were disastrous. The scrolls would either refuse to absorb the items or explode in a puff of smoke, leaving Naruto covered in soot.

"Ugh, Uzuhiko, this is impossible!" he groaned after yet another failure.

"Observation: Patience is required. Progress comes with consistent effort. Do not rush the process."

Naruto huffed but nodded, determined to succeed. On the seventh day, after hours of careful practice, he finally succeeded. He watched in awe as the scroll absorbed a kunai with a soft glow.

"Whoa! I did it!" Naruto cheered, holding up the scroll triumphantly.

"Acknowledgment: You have completed the first step. Progression will require further practice and experimentation."

Elemental Chakra Nature Training

Once Naruto had a firm grasp of the basics of fūinjutsu, Uzuhiko introduced the next phase: elemental chakra training.

"Elemental chakra, huh?" Naruto muttered as he sat cross-legged in the forest, surrounded by the rustling of leaves. "So, what's mine?"

"Your primary chakra affinity is Wind. However, as your Ashura Chakra slowly awakens, you will gain the ability to manipulate all five basic elements, as well as Yin and Yang."

Naruto blinked in surprise. "Wait, all of them? Is that normal?"

"It is a rare trait, inherited from Ashura Ōtsutsuki. However, mastering one affinity at a time is essential. Begin with Wind."

Uzuhiko guided Naruto through a series of exercises to awaken and hone his wind affinity. The first task was deceptively simple: slicing a leaf in half using only his chakra.

Naruto sat on the ground, a leaf balanced on his palm. He stared at it intently, his brow furrowed in concentration as he channeled his chakra. For hours, he struggled to find the right balance, the leaf remaining stubbornly intact.

By the end of the day, Naruto was slumped against a tree, exhausted and frustrated. "This is impossible!" he groaned, tossing the leaf aside.

"Observation: Patience is required. Progress comes with consistent effort."

Naruto sighed, sitting up and picking up another leaf. "Fine, fine. Let's try again."

After three days of relentless practice, the first leaf finally split in two. Naruto's eyes widened in shock and excitement.

"I did it! Uzuhiko, did you see that?"

"Acknowledgment: Progress is noted. Proceed to the next exercise."

The next exercise involved creating wind-enhanced projectiles. Uzuhiko instructed Naruto to coat his shuriken with wind chakra, making them faster and sharper. At first, the technique seemed impossible, but Naruto's determination never wavered.

By the end of the week, Naruto could slice through wooden targets with ease, his wind-enhanced shuriken cutting through them like butter.

The Hidden Power Awakens

As Naruto's training progressed, he began noticing subtle changes in his chakra. It felt richer, more potent, and more diverse. Uzuhiko confirmed what Naruto suspected: his Ashura Chakra was awakening, slowly granting him access to other elemental affinities.

One evening, while practicing by the river, Naruto managed to produce a small flame on his palm, a sign of his Fire affinity. The following week, he accidentally created a puddle of water while attempting a Wind technique.

"Uzuhiko, this is insane!" Naruto exclaimed, staring at the flame flickering on his palm. "How am I doing this?"

"The awakening of your Ashura Chakra is accelerating. In time, you will gain full mastery over all five elements, as well as Yin and Yang."

Naruto scratched the back of his head, his grin sheepish but excited. "I don't really get it, but if it makes me stronger, I'm all in!"

"Acknowledgment: Your enthusiasm is noted. Continue your training."

The Lesson of Secrecy

Despite his rapid progress, Uzuhiko reminded Naruto of the importance of secrecy.

"Observation: Revealing your strength prematurely would attract unnecessary attention and danger. Continue to act as you have, and keep your abilities hidden."

Naruto nodded, understanding the wisdom in Uzuhiko's words. Though it frustrated him to hold back, he knew it was for the best. He continued to act like the same mischievous, carefree prankster everyone expected him to be, hiding the truth of his growing power.

Every prank became another opportunity to train. Sneaking into restricted areas, evading pursuit, and improvising under pressure honed his skills in ways traditional training never could.

Uzuhiko Status Panel

One evening, after a particularly successful prank involving dyeing the Hokage Monument pink, Naruto decided to check his progress.

"Uzuhiko, show me my status panel!"

A glowing screen appeared before him, displaying his current stats.

Name: Naruto Uzumaki

Alias: Uzuhiko's Chosen

Age: 10

Reincarnation: Ashura Ōtsutsuki

Jinchūriki Status: Nine-Tails (Kurama)

Chakra Reserves: Elite Jōnin (2500 Units)

Physical Attributes:

Strength: Medium

Agility: High

Endurance: High

Special Attributes:

Latent Potential: Extremely High

Chakra Affinities: Wind (Primary), Awakening: Fire, Water, Earth, Lightning, Yin, Yang

Current Objectives:

Master fūinjutsu basics.

Hone Wind Chakra control.

Prepare for advanced elemental training.

Naruto grinned as he read the panel. "Man, I've come a long way, huh?"

"Acknowledgment: Your progress is impressive. However, there is still much to learn."

Naruto clenched his fists, determination burning in his eyes. "Alright, Uzuhiko. Let's keep going! If I'm gonna be the best ninja ever, I've got to master all of this!"

A New Challenge

Uzuhiko analyze inwardly, knowing Naruto's journey was only beginning. With each passing day, the boy grew closer to unlocking his true potential, a force that would one day shake the foundations of the shinobi world.

As the moon rose high above the village, Naruto stood atop the Hokage Monument, staring out at the sprawling lights of Konoha.

"Just you wait," he whispered to himself, his voice filled with quiet resolve. "One day, I'll show everyone who I really am. And when that day comes, they'll never call me a failure again."

With Uzuhiko's guidance, Naruto's path to greatness was assured.