Naruto groaned in annoyance as he sat in the Ninja Academy.

He was 13 years old now and, within that time, more of his abilities had awakened within him as well as 'The System' itself, which actually awakened a year early.

He had awakened Dokja Kim's, Rudeus Greyrat's, Izuku Midoriya's, Shoto Todoroki's, and, most recently, Katsuki Bakugo's Aspects.

With Naruto's expertise, skills, abilities, knowledge, and leadership qualities, his organization has expanded exponentially, now having spread permanently across most of the Elemental Nations and half of The New Continent which they had decided to call Frieden Continent due to Mikoto's words. His personal army of shadow warriors has increased drastically as well, growing fourfold with now over 3.64 billion from outside threats that he has had to fend off from Arroganz and outside dimensions. His other companies have also spread worldwide and the religion under his control has spread heavily, becoming the #1 religion in the Holfort Kingdom and the Elemental Nations of Fire and Water.

His level has also jumped by 10. Making him Level 30.

{Status}

{Name: Naruto Uzumaki Level: 30

HP: 7,119,558,300/7,119,558,300 MP: 130,736,650,000/130,736,650,000 SP: 28,637,928,400,000/8,637,928,400,000 CP: 1,960,000/1,960,000

Fatigue: 0

Class: King of Eight Heavens and Hells

Titles: King of Shadows, Leader of Shadowquest, Man of a Thousand Wives, Sorcerer Supreme, One of the World's Forces, The God of Death, The Dragon God, The 25th Night, Omniscient Reader, True Demon Lord, The Fairy King, The Demon King, The Elf King, The Beastkin King, The Vampire King, The Otherworldly Transcendent Successor, (LOCKED), Chaos Creator

Job(s): Chaos Creator, Omniscient Reader, Indestructible Conqueror, King's Authority, Sage of Knowledge, God of Wisdom, Steps of Death, Guaranteed Wishes.

Strength: 215 Perception: 205

Endurance: 195 Charisma: 195

Intelligence: 185 Wisdom: 185

Agility: 205 Luck: 191

Status Points: 0pts

Coins: 10,000,000c

Status Effects:

-#^$(@^#&#(@?#><#(

-True Awakening (16/15): God of Death, 25th Night, Martian Manhunter, Fairy King (?), King of Greed (?), Queen of Gluttony (?), Demon King (?), Dragon God, Shadow, King of Death (?), Demon Lord (?), 7th World Power, Great Hero "Deku", Exploding Hero, Icy-Hot Hero, Omniscient Reader}

These were his new stats as they are now. He also was significantly stronger with many new weapons which included:

[Name: Diamond Sutra (Bell of All Evils)(God Grade)

Type: Godly Weapon (Phase 1)

Description: This weapon was once wielded by a very powerful Supreme God, $^%&*@($#, and is one of their Eight Symbols. The Second Weapon amongst them and is capable of producing soundwaves that, upon contact with weaker minds or beings, evaporates their entire form besides their soul, which allows 'The Player' to store as energy. It also resonates with 'The Player's' other Godly Weapons and will become more powerful with them around.]

[Name: Monkey King's Gourd

Type: Godly Weapon

Description: This weapon once belonged to the mighty Monkey King, @##&$^$%#*, but now has fallen into the hands of 'The Player'. This Gourd is capable of absorbing anything into it, whether that be memories, people, objects, souls, or more.]

[Name: Cane of the Sage

Type: Godly Weapon

Description: This weapon, while looking like an average cane, actually houses the ability to create portals to other dimensions, pinpoint targets, view targets from wherever they might be, and once strong enough, can bring said dimensions into the real world.]

[Name: Sage's Robes

Type: Godly Armor

Description: This piece of mystical armored clothing once belonged to the Jade Emperor but has now been passed down to 'The Player'. This piece of armor grants increased durability to the user and is highly durable, capable of taking on attacks strong enough to destroy planets. It can also be reformed into an Attack Mode, where it trades defensive power for offensive might.]

[Name: Blue Flag (Mythical)

Type: Ego Weapon

Description: Forged by a legendary hero before being finished by his apprentice, this weapon is a mystical blue shortsword with immense amount of spiritual power and holy power circulating within. It also has the authority to slice through the dead, anything that does not belong in the physical realm, and is highly effective against evil beings. When paired with its twin, the effects are increased dramatically.]

[Name: Red Flag (Mythical)

Type: Ego Weapon

Description: Forged by a legendary before being finished by his apprentice, this weapon is a mystical red shortsword with immense amount of elemental power and spiritual power circulating within. It has the authority to slice through the living and ignore all forms of immortality and physical damage resistances. When paired with its twin, the effects are increased dramatically.]

[Name: Yongpyo (Dragon Armorsuits)

Type: Godly Armor

Description: This armor once belonged to the Monkey King, but has been given to 'The Player' as its new owner. This armor possesses its own ego and, if they deem 'The Player' unworthy of serving anymore, will leave them for another master. This armor, however, is quite versatile as it can increase the user's strength, speed, and protect just about anyone from nearly any attack, including the heat of a blue dwarf star.]

[Name: Khakkhara (Indra's Stone Statue)

Type: Godly Weapon

Description: This weapon was once wielded by a very powerful Supreme God, #%^$#&@@%, and is one of their Eight Symbols. The Third Weapon amongst them and capable of forming energy skewers within a target's body and their clones, bind other weapons of similar power, and reject other energies once proficient enough.]

But another major development was that Naruto finally got his chakra back! Now it was nowhere near the chakra levels he was used to, but regardless, he has chakra now! He received his chakra around level 27 and since then he's practiced Chakra Control nonstop on top of his other abilities. Although it helped significantly with the Wisdom of Solomon and Raphael, he still needed to stay in shape and ready. Practice makes permanent and the more he trained and honed his abilities the stronger and easier they would become to utilize.

If I'm being honest, magic and shinsoo has already covered basically anything that chakra could do for me. And even if there was something missing, my other powers and abilities could likely cover up the weak spots. Naruto thought to himself. And, in most instances, magic and shinsoo are more powerful and versatile than chakra.

Naruto looked boredly at Iruka as he continued with his last lesson for them before saying, "Alright! Now it's time to begin the genin test! Let's see... Naruto! Can you please come forward?"

"Yes sensei!" Naruto responded as he got up and went to the front of the class. He looked up at Iruka and he said,

"You will now do three basic chakra techniques. First is the Body Replacement Technique, the Second is the Transformation Technique, and the final one is the Cloning Technique. Are you ready, Naruto?" Iruka explained.

Naruto nodded and, in a flash, someone's chair was next to Naruto and he was holding Hinata in his arms. "Sorry to surprise you like that, Hinata."

Hinata smiled and said, "You have no need to be sorry. As long as you remember our promise."

Naruto set her down with a blush before he shook it off. "Yeah, yeah. I remember." Naruto then casually substituted yet again with the chair, returning the chair to his fiance.

Naruto then sighed and, using J'onn's power, transformed himself in an instant into Jinwoo Sung, with the drip to go with it. His eyes glowed a dark purple as the shadows shivered in his presence. He then reverted to his normal form and smirked.

{Active Skill: Cloning Technique from the Monkey God Lv. 4

With this Skill, 'The Player' can summon up to a 100,000 clones of relative strength and ability of said person at Level 4. Further use and training will allow for more.}

Naruto created ten clones out of the Monkey King's Technique. While Naruto was able to recreate his Shadow Clones, the Monkey King's Technique actually allowed him to use clones that could do exactly what he could do, with the only downside being they grew weaker the further they were from him and their personalities deviated more from his own the longer he was away and that they couldn't return the memories they experienced in battle back to him. The Shadow Clones made a weaker copy of himself that are all psychically linked to his personality and his abilities, at a lower scale.

Besides, it's just ten. And they are all right next to me. Even if they were in a completely different dimension, they would still be significantly stronger than most jonin as they have all of my abilities. Naruto thought.

Iruka and the rest of the class, besides a select few, all had their jaws dropped.

Mind you, a majority of the world still views Naruto as insignificant and unworthy of their time. The only ones who really know differently are members of Arroganz, members in Shadowquest, a select few higher ups in Naruto's companies, two countries on a separate continent, the Fire Daimyo, and a select few higher ups in Konoha. The general populace as a whole have no clue just how powerful and influential Naruto truly is. Only really high up people and those under Naruto's 'umbrella', as it were, know just who he is.

Naruto smiled and walked back towards his seat. Things are certainly different from how they started, aren't they? To think I started off... What was that? Naruto thought as he blinked and looked up with alarming speed, glancing at one of the children in his class.

She was a beautiful girl, who was one of the many who had migrated to Konoha after Arroganz had destroyed a small nation that was trying to join Shadowquest. Although the public didn't know that as they had just thought that Iwa had attacked a settlement being taken care of by Konoha. Naruto had sent Igris and a few hundred knights to take care of the several thousand group and the group was slaughtered.

Regardless, this girl was viewed as the #1 Rising Beauty of Konoha for her looks as well as first in academics and ninjutsu within their class, second only to Naruto. She has long flowing white silky hair that went past her waist, pale purple eyes with a dark ring on the edge of the iris, red rosy cheeks, and she wore some... slightly revealing clothing. She wore a cut short mesh shirt that stopped just short of her belly button and a plain white t-shirt over it, also cut short before it could reach the belly button. There was also a wrist guard formed from the mesh shirt around her wrists. Around her neck she wore a necklace that had a silver flower embroidery, with a red gem within. She wore short Anbu leggings with a tan bandage wrapping around her right leg where she hung her ninja pouch. She wore black ninja sandals. She also had a glowing blue ring on her right hand on her middle finger.

This was... "Shinsei..." Naruto said as he walked past her.

Shinsei flinched and looked over her shoulder.

Naruto's eyes gleamed briefly to a crimson red before reverting to normal just as quickly as it had come. "Interesting..." Naruto muttered just loud enough for her to hear as he walked past her.

Shinsei still felt the shivers for a moment longer before they vanished. Even then, her hair still stood on end. This level of power to make me, one of the Four Knights, react like this... just how powerful is this kid?! Shinsei thought.

While Shinsei may look like a 13 year old girl, she was mentally at least 173 years old. "Wait! Who are you?" Shinsei asked as she turned to him.

Naruto spoke up before one of the guys simping for her could speak, "Wouldn't you like to know, miss Knight?" Naruto said.

She gulped as her body stood rigid as a tree in a dead night. Her already pale face grew paler than a white sheep. "What?" She muttered in shock, as if she wasn't quite sure of what she just heard.

Naruto's expression turned wicked as a certain gleam formed in his eyes as he crossed his arm. "Well? Shouldn't I be addressing my elders properly? I need to say Miss Knight, do I not?" Naruto taunted.

Shinsei's eyes bulged as a cold trickle sent shivers down her spine. "You... just what are you?"

"Wow! Is that a fly?" Naruto shouted, causing Shinsei to freak out and leap into the air, moving at impossible speeds for a new genin to get out of the way of whatever threat was near her. I knew it. Deathly afraid of flies. So she must be that Knight then...

Shinsei then scanned her surroundings before glaring at Naruto. "There's no fly!"

Naruto shrugged his shoulders with a savage grin, "Oops. Maybe I saw a spider instead. Who knows?" Naruto said before he sat down next to Hinata and a disguised Beta.

"Do you know her, my lord?" Beta questioned telepathically, utilizing her right as one of the top people within his organization as only the top leaders within Shadowquest are able to utilize a shared telepathic network granted to them by Naruto.

Naruto didn't make any movement that he had acknowledged besides a reply, "No, but we've been looking into her before. She's one of Madara's closest lackeys, one of the Four Knights. With her personality and the aura I can sense from her, I'm positive she's the Knight of Pestilence."

Beta schooled her features before they could change and she replied as she glanced at Shinsei, "That woman is the one who's been actively going against us? The one who spreads about deadly diseases without a care in the world as to who gets it? The reason why the only people we can send out to deal with her are your shadow warriors?" Beta said.

Naruto nodded. He also glanced at Shinsei, who was now glaring at him. An amused smirk formed on his face, "What? Jealous?" He said.

Before Shinsei could say anything as her cheeks had puffed up, Iruka put an end to it, "QUIET! BOTH OF YOU!"

Naruto nonchalantly picked at his ear before he sat back down and closed his eyes with his arms crossed. "Raphael."

[Yes, master?]

"Can you run a Parallel Process and Analysis on The System?"

[... That is not within my authority to exercise.]

That was totally her being annoyed at me right there. Naruto thought to himself before responding, "It was worth a shot."

[Master... You've asked me this question 70 times previously.]

Yup, she's definitely annoyed with me. Naruto thought and mentally chuckled with a mental wave of his hand, "Haha! I guess my joke is falling flat on you." An exasperated sigh sounded off from her in response as Naruto continued, "Well... how is everyone else doing?"

[... You are quite the annoying master. Regardless, I will go by the ones I believe you are referring to first. Retsuya is safe at home working on the assignment you have assigned to her and is working on... other things. Mikoto is... having a pleasant morning to herself. Those from Rimuru's territory that have been assimilated into Shadowquest are still working. The Black Numbers are currently worshiping you, which is being spearheaded by the Primordial of Black, Diablo. The Green Numbers and Goblin Riders are training with the Sword Instructor Hakurou. The Red Numbers and the Kurenai are currently focusing on dealing with a group on the outskirts of the Elemental Nations trying to take it for their own, with the General, Flare Lord Benimaru, leading the charge. The Yellow and Orange Numbers are working on the construction of the expansion of Konoha as you've ordered. The Blue Numbers, Wyvern Riders, and the Hiryuu are either busy performing research for potions or other technological advancements or are busy making sure there are no attacks from above. The Shadow Squad is going about running intel with the rest of Shadowquest over Arroganz. Shion's Personal Army and the Yomigaeri are working on figuring out their immortality with some members the Shadow Army. The Dungeon Battalion is working in Nazarick to help the Floor Leaders in securing provisions and other things in the case of something going horrifically wrong.]

Naruto nodded mentally and said, "Good, is there anything I would need to worry about for the time being? Our instructor will probably be late after all." Naruto responded.

[No. Everything is being taken care of by those you've placed in charge. Alpha is currently running Shadowquest in your absence with Bellion in her shadow in case she is under attack by a more powerful foe.]

Naruto smiled softly, "Good. It seems things are somewhat stable... for now. Keep me updated on any changes and emergencies, will ya?"

[Of course.]

Naruto returned to the normal world, as not even a second had passed in the real world thanks to the effects of Thought Acceleration. A small grin formed. That's right, Arroganz... I'm looking forward to seeing how you'll react when I send the head of one of your leaders to you... Madara.

...

After some time and a majority of the teams were called out, it was Naruto's turn. "Alright! Now, for Team 7 there will be... Naruto Uzumaki, Natsume Kafka, and Shinsei. Your instructor will be the special jonin Kakashi." Iruka stated.

Naruto smiled appreciatively at the disguised Beta before blinking and looking over at Shinsei as she also looked back at him in shock. A savage grin formed on her face, "Oh no! Will I be ruining you and your girlfriend's lovey dovey-ness?" She said tauntingly.

Naruto narrowed his eyes, and it wasn't because of her comment. Isn't she here to spy on me? Or does she not know who we (Naruto and Beta) are? Naruto thought as a million thoughts ran through his mind as he observed her further. What's your purpose here, Shinsei of the Four Knights?

...

Naruto sighed as Natsume clung to him with enough love to almost form physical hearts to float in the air while an annoyed Shinsei sat to the other side, glancing at them every moment or so with a longing look every now and then.

It seems she was hurt in the past before... Naruto thought with a realization. I can somewhat sympathize with her on that note... the pain and betrayal that Rudeus felt is still poignant within me even now. "So... since we're all a part of the same group, I think we should get to know a little more about one another." Naruto spoke up. Although, in reality, he already knew about Natsume Kafka, aka Beta, he wanted to learn more about his adversary. Although he was positive he could defeat them at any moment, he was also unaware as to who exactly was backing her up and just how powerful Arroganz truly was. He had an idea, thanks to his spies, but nothing concrete still. He did know, howerful, that there was a reason why even Madara was the weakest of the Dark Trinity within Arroganz. The Number 1 was Isshiki and he possessed enough power to casually destroy the solar system they were in with minimal effort.

Upon his discovery of that, he became significantly more wary of his actions against Arroganz, but he was still intent on crushing them.

Shinsei sighed and said, "My name is Shinsei. I like fighting and I dislike annoying guys like you. I also have a goal of... growing strong enough to utterly destroy the man who hurt me." At that, her expression grew cold and angry, with the temperature around them growing increasingly colder as her ring glowed brightly. But then it vanished as she looked at Naruto and a slight blush formed, "But there's someone I need to help me in order to achieve that. I've been trying to get their attention but..." She said before shaking her head, "That's all!" She said i a panic, realizing she spoke of a lot more than she intended.

Naruto thought, Could it be...?

[It is highly likely she is--]

Naruto nodded, "I know."

"I suppose I should go next. I'm Naruto Uzumaki-Hyuga-Uchiha and I like growing stronger, helping people around me, and eating the deliciousness that is ramen. I dislike certain things and I despise cheaters, liars, and bullies. My goal is to... achieve a better ending." Naruto said, causing the two girls to gain confused looks.

Beta blinked as she realized it was her turn to go. "I'm Natsume Kafka and I like Naruto and writing stories. I dislike rude and spoiled women who try to hurt others for their own benefit. My goal is already close approaching so I'll just say that my next goal is to continue helping Naruto as one of his wives." Natsume said cheerfully, causing heat to spear down Naruto's neck in embarrassment and causing him to cover his face.

Shinsei blinked before standing and exclaiming in shock, "HUUUUUUUUUHHH?!!? Wait... you're Naruto's fiance?! Wait, what do you mean by one of his wives?"

Natsume said cheerfully, "Well it's like I said. I'm one of many fiances waiting to be wed to him." Natsume then clung onto his right arm with a bright smile.

Shinsei looked at Naruto with a murderous look in her eye, "How many wives do you have?"

Naruto gulped in reflex and scratched the side of his cheek nervously, "One of my nicknames is 'The Man of a Thousand Wives' so..."

Shinsei blanched and looked horror-struck. Her face twisted in disgust as she clung to her body, "Gross. Womanizer! Pleb! Pervert! Animal! You... you casanova! You Genghis Khan wannabe!" She shouted, hurling insults at him as she tried to make her body unseeable to him.

Naruto deadpanned and waved his hand around, "Oi oi. You aren't my type anyway. The women I love have great personalities and looks." Naruto said, cooking her with his unintentional roast.

Shinsei flinched, as if she were struck, before a cloud hung over her as she slumped over, tears flowing silently down her cheeks, "I... I see... That's why I can't find love and scumbags like you can..."

Naruto sighed in exasperation as Natsume snuggled into him some more.

"Well I see that you're all acquainted with one another, it seems. Overall score, meh." Kakashi said as he walked through.

Naruto smiled and the two girls looked over at Kakashi with intrigue.

Kakashi sighed before blinking as he noticed Naruto and forced the rising smile down. Somehow he passed. I'm impressed. I don't know how he pulled it off, but good job son.

Naruto, who heard his thoughts, felt his heart flutter at being given genuine praise from his father figure. It seems I've taken the first step better than before... Naruto thought with a bright smile.

Kakashi sighed and said, "Then I'll be waiting for you all on the Academy's rooftop. Good luck."

Naruto's smile turned into a smirk when Kakashi vanished in a swirl of leaves. "Let's go." 

A/N: Alright! Chapter 8 is done! With that, Naruto's life as a genin begins! Or so it seems. And Kakashi, by the way, is a lot more powerful than his canon counterpart as you'll see next chapter. Not stronger than Naruto, but certainly enough to give him some trouble. Also, next chapter we'll see Team 7 be formed, a run in with a certain grandchild, as well as more backstory on Shinsei, as I plan on building her up to be the Female Main Character of the story. By the end of next chapter we'll see the group taking on their memorable first mission to the Land of Waves, which has changed drastically due to Naruto's influence.

Now, without further ado... THERE BE SPOILERS AHEAD!

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"You know... long ago I was taught a valuable lesson. To never trust anyone again. They hurt me, and I intend on doing the same to them. But you... why are you so different from the men I've come across? You help me when you know I'm your enemy." Shinsei stated as she helped a man in shadows up.

The man smirked at her and said, "It's the same reason why you're bothering to help me. We're friends. Besides, I can tell you weren't someone coldhearted enough to do what they told you to do without question. I simply have faith in you. Isn't that what friends need? A little bit of faith?"

Shinsei's eyes widened in shock as she woke up from her dream. She clutched her head in pain, "What was that? A  -----?"

...

Naruto sighed as he swatted aside a stab at his chest. "This is quite annoying, ya know. Just let me talk to you! I can help you!"

"No! I can't be saved! I'm..." A single tear fell down his cheek as he stopped his movements mid-battle and shakingly touched the side of his face. It came back wet. "You... YOU! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO ME?!"

Naruto stopped and lowered his fists, "I've simply helped you realize you have emotions. I won't abandon you like the rest. You are my friend. Believe me... I know you're pain more than you can imagine..."

...

"You... how are... HOW ARE YOU ALIVE?! I SAW YOU DIE!" Naruto roared underneath the weight he bore, straining his muscles to keep it from flattening the world.

"Meh. Doesn't matter. What should is how you'll save this damn planet. Because I'm going to destroy everything you love..."

...

The man stepped forward, his bloodied arm caking the sand and his skin as he breathed heavily. "You... what are you?" That short man asked.

"Me? I'm just someone trying to live in peace in this war-torn world. Now you have the audacity to try to take the ones I love right in front of me? I won't allow it. They call me many things in this world of gods and shinobi... The Shadow Lord, Monarch of Death, Demon Lord, King of Monsters, God of Champions, The Man of a Thousand Wives, The God of War, The King of Eight Heavens and Hells, The Chaos Creator... but in your haste to hurt me, you've doomed your entire organization." The other man stated as he held out his hand and lightning channeled around him, radiating around him as the universe itself knelt before his might.

"I will show you the power of a god!" The other man shouted at the taller one. In his hand he summoned a sword.

"You can go ahead and try. But... here's the thing. If you were any god..." The taller man said as he stepped forward and the ground cratered around him as gravity intensified, "... you would be the cheap imitation of one, just a droplet compared to the ocean."

...

Naruto sighed as he looked at the destruction that Delta caused. He grabbed her head and squeezed, "What the hell! How am I going to explain this to the Hokage, dumbass?!"

"I'm sowwy master... please let gooooo!" Delta exclaimed in pain.

...

Naruto grinned as he looked down at the blade in his hands, "The Blade of Tathagata, huh. So you accept me as your master now, huh. Thanks. In that case..." Naruto looked at a certain man floating in the sky as his Slime Bodysuit formed around him. "... it's time to kill that bastard once and for all."

Naruto shot off into the sky and crossed blades with the man as thunder rumbled over head and planets turned, "Hey there, you bastard! Happy to see me?! I'm taking those fucking eyes of yours as my trophies!"