Chapter 3

Netero put himself between the two ninjas, he knew that scarlet eyes would give them a certain advantage, but he also knew that it was no use if the body couldn't react in time.

The two ninjas soon began to make hand signals, in seconds the two fired [Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu], the heat soon spread everywhere, upon reaching their target they created an explosion, generating a smokescreen. The two didn't let their guard down, but to their shock two versions of the boy they thought they killed.

"Clone Jutsu?" The two quickly deduced and didn't worry, it was known that the clones were just images that couldn't hurt someone physically, what was their shock when the clones, at breakneck speed, landed blows on their stomachs. Their stomachs were pierced due to the chakra wave the clones sent through the punches.

The two clones went up in smoke, behind the two injured ninjas, Netero, quite dirty and with some light burns, appeared, he had two blades in his hands and cut both throats. Four ninjas, all at least a Chunin level of strength, Netero could boast a little.

"*sigh* That was really scary." Netero said with a smile when he saw that his companions had left behind his barrier, along with the caravan, after that their path was smoother and they finally reached the capital of fire.

There Netero saw that this world was well developed, he with his companions took a picture, it was black and white and very archaic, but it was still worth it for the memory. After recovering a little they returned to vial, receiving many congratulations for two victories.

Netero then took the heads of the four Uchiha he killed from a scroll, Shin was shocked by the boy's prowess, but soon he smiled as his strength was proven to the others. After that Netero did not stop, fulfilling missions during a period of three years.

He made a name for himself in the ninja world, the "Smiling Demon" was what they called him now, all due to his skills and the fact that he always had a calm smile on his face, he took no pleasure in killing, he even preferred his opponents to give up , but he wouldn't hesitate if necessary.

Now eighteen years old, he once again put himself in front of the clan leader, now with white hair starting to show, rumors that the clan head had made a marriage between his daughter and the firstborn of the Senju clan were circulating, it left clear to Netero that the timeline was running. He knew he was still far from strong enough to protect his clan, he had prestige and a lot of respect, but little voice in matters of weight.

"Oh, Netero, what can this elder do for you?" Shin asked with a smile, Netero has been bringing a lot of fame to the Uzumaki in recent years, whether for their seals or their fighting skills, a lot of new business was being done now and the clan was thriving.

"Well, I came here to say that I'm going out on a training journey, changes are taking place in the country, the clans find themselves in a long period of peace, gathering resources and preparing, I feel that a new succession of wars is approaching." Netero said with the same smile as always, hearing those words Shin frowned, he had the same thoughts.

"Netero, I am aware of these matters, I believe that your training is to be able to take better care of the clan's interests?" Shin questioned, Netero shook his head without hesitation.

"But don't think it will be too long, maybe two to three years, I'll still be able to attend Mito-chan's wedding, while I'm away I left some techniques so you can teach the most talented members of our clan." Netero took out a scroll, it contained the Shadow Clone, Water Clone and Air Bullet technique, they weren't too complex for the Uzumaki's high chakra reserves and would undoubtedly be able to increase their overall power.

"Well, since you've already prepared everything, it seems unwise to go against it, just know that I ask you to be careful." Shin said in a gentler tone, after so much time interacting with this young man, he would hate to lose an almost son to him.

"Don't worry Shin-Sama, when I get back you'll be in tears!!" Netero said with a confident smile, making Shin laugh.

After packing his things Netero left, not before saying goodbye to his friends, Mito forced him to promise that he would come back to see his wedding, they had a practically brotherly relationship, Netero obviously wouldn't miss it.

After weeks of travel he arrived at his destination, an isolated mountain with vast green countryside, no one would disturb him here. He then got into position, he took a deep breath, a transparent layer of chakra covering his body, he used Nen principles to manipulate his chakra, it greatly increased his strength.

Now here on this isolated mountain he would put himself in the same insane training as Isaac Netero, he delved into Buddhism, after much study and reflection he believed with a certain conviction in a Buddha, perhaps it is the same one that led him to that world. He from the bottom of his heart was grateful for the ninja arts, they gave him strength and power to keep his will, and he would thank them.

With a speed superior to the vision Netero threw a punch, the shock wave launching a gust of wind forward, he would land ten thousand such punches, the first day took the whole day and when it was over he passed out.

The next day followed the same sequence, for days the Netero crease threw punch after punch, the seasons changed and the animals came and went, days became weeks, weeks became months, months became years.

In the first year, Netero's clothes were in bad shape, but his punches were finished in less than half the day, the remaining time came from prayer. The second year he finished them halfway through.

In the last year , Netero realized , he managed to finish his streak in less than an hour , Netero , covered in dirt and dirt with hair on his back and a full beard , looked down at his hands , he had finally entered a new level of strength , he emitted his Chakra aura was like steel.

"Time to return!!"