N:RTK. 2: Results & Glimmering Hope.

Disclaimer: This fanfiction is a creative work inspired by the Naruto universe created by Masashi Kishimoto. It is not intended for profit or to infringe upon any copyrights associated with the original series. All recognizable characters and settings belong to their respective creators.

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Opening Author's Note: The first chapter of this story was in First Person POV, as I wanted the readers to get a feel for Adam the MC. From now on, all the chapters will mostly be in Third Person POV.

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Last time on Naruto: Road To Kage. Chapter 1. New beginnings –

"Is that why I can't make out your features or even the color of the walls of your room?"

[Yes.]

[Now, let's get started with the test shall we?]

Now Continuing –

"Yes, please." He replied, trying to hold in his excitement and anticipation.

As Adam sat in the enigmatic presence of R.O.B, a tense silence seemed to envelope the room.

His heart pounded with anticipation, as he waited for R.O.B's next instructions.

After a minute that felt like an eternity, Adam couldn't contain his curiosity any longer.

"So, what do I need to do?" He finally asked, his voice trembling with a mix of excitement and uncertainty.

R.O.B remained silent for a moment longer before responding, [The test has already been conducted, Adam. Allow me to present you with the results.]

Adam's breath got caught in his throat as he braced himself for the outcome.

He knew that as a civilian orphan in an alternate world based on the fictional world of Naruto, his talents would likely be limited, but he couldn't help but hold out hope for a miracle.

[Here are you results, Adam —]

R.O.B said as a panel just appeared in front of him, filled with text. Just reading the first few lines he realized that it was the results that R.O.B was talking about.

[ – Physical Parameters –

• Natural Physical Conditioning Limit – This is the highest level your physical body can grow through training, meditation and gaining real life and death experience. {R.O.B: Obviously you can take it to one or two levels higher by strengthening your body with chakra, only the base physical limit is being shown here.}

Talent – High Chunin.

• Natural Chakra Pool Limit – This is the highest level your chakra pool can grow through training, meditation and gaining real life and death experience.

Talent – Mid Chunin.

• Natural Chakra Control Limit – This is the highest level of chakra control you can gain through training in chakra control exercises.

Talent – High Jonin.

– Blood Limit Types –

• Kekkei Genkai – Bloodline Limits are DNA anomalies that allow their wielders to use unique techniques. A kekkei genkai's name describes both the anomaly and the resulting technique.

Most kekkei genkai are passed down between generations of a clan, with the sole exception being Senju Hashirama's Wood Release.

Talent – None.

• Kekkei Tōta – Bloodline Selection is an advanced branch of jutsu that is more advanced than the jutsu class of kekkei genkai. The only known example is Dust Release, a combination of three different nature transformations — earth, wind, and fire.

Talent – None.

• Kekkei Mōra – Bloodline Encompassing is an advanced branch of jutsu unique to Kaguya Ōtsutsuki and her direct bloodline. Like the All-Killing Ash Bones.

{R.O.B: In this AU only Naruto is canon. After Kaguya's sealing, only Hagoromo and Hamura possess this branch of jutsu.}

Talent – None.

• Dōjutsu – Visual Jutsu or Eye Techniques are ninja abilities that utilize the eyes, a by-product of specific kekkei genkai or kekkei mōra. The word refers to both the eyes themselves, which have a number of passive abilities, and any jutsu dependent on the eyes to be performed.

Talent – None.

– Chakra Affinity –

It refers to a ninja's natural inclination or affinity towards a specific nature transformation element.

Nature transformation involves molding one's chakra into one of the five basic elemental natures: Fire, Wind, Lightning, Earth, and Water.

Understanding one's chakra affinity is essential for ninja training, as it allows them to focus on developing techniques that align with their strengths and abilities.

Affinity is mainly classified into three categories – Positive, Neutral and Negative. Each ninja typically has a positive affinity towards one of these elements, which influences the types of jutsu they are naturally geared towards learning, would be skilled at using and can perform more effectively and efficiently.

1. Fire Release Affinity (Katon) –

Grants affinity towards techniques that involve the creation and manipulation of fire. Ninjas with Fire Release excel at offensive techniques and can unleash powerful fire-based attacks.

Talent – Negative.

2. Wind Release Affinity (Futon) –

Grants affinity towards techniques that manipulate air currents and wind. Ninjas with Wind Release are known for their speed and agility, and their techniques often focus on slicing and cutting through opponents.

Talent – Neutral

3. Lightning Release Affinity (Raiton) –

Grants affinity towards techniques that harness electricity and lightning. Ninjas with Lightning Release are known for their speed and precision, and their techniques are often fast and direct, capable of delivering devastating shocks.

Talent – Neutral.

4. Earth Release Affinity (Doton) – Grants affinity towards techniques that manipulate the earth and terrain. Ninjas with Earth Release excel at defensive techniques and can create barriers, projectiles, and even manipulate the ground itself for offense or defense.

Talent – Neutral.

5. Water Release Affinity (Suiton) – Grants affinity towards techniques that control water and its properties. Ninjas with Water Release are versatile and adaptive, with techniques ranging from defensive water walls to powerful flooding attacks to even powerful jet streams of water that can cut through diamond.

Talent – Positive.

(Potency Level – 6.9/10)

In addition to the Five basic elemental chakra affinities, there are also Yin Release and Yang Release, which are often considered more advanced forms of chakra manipulation.

• Yin Release (Yin no Chakra) – Yin Release involves manipulating the spiritual energy within oneself. Techniques associated with Yin Release often involve creating illusions, manipulating the mind, and controlling the spiritual essence of things.

Talent – Positive

(Potency – 8.3/10)

• Yang Release (Yang no Chakra) – Yang Release involves manipulating the physical energy within oneself. Techniques associated with Yang Release focus on enhancing physical abilities, healing, and manifesting tangible objects or effects.

Talent – Positive.

(Potency – 8.3/10)

— Ninja Arts —

1. Nin-jutsu – It is the most nebulous of the three, and may most simply be described as anything that is not genjutsu or taijutsu. Most ninjutsu require chakra and hand seals, but this is not always the case since the mere usage of weaponry qualifies as ninjutsu.

Talent in Ninjutsu – High Chunin at peak.

*(Restrained by the Small Chakra Pool)

2. Tai-jutsu – It is, simply put, hand-to-hand combat. It typically does not require chakra, though chakra may be used to enhance its techniques.

Talent in Taijutsu – Tokubetsu Jonin at peak.

*(Restrained by low Physical Conditioning Limit)

**(Buffed by high Yang Release Potency)

3. Gen-jutsu – It is one of the main jutsu categories which uses chakra. Unlike ninjutsu, the effects of genjutsu are not real, being only sensory illusions experienced by those who fall victim to it.

Talent in Genjutsu – Mid Jonin at peak.

*(Restrained by limited Chakra Pool)

**(Buffed by high Yin Release Potency and Medium-high Chakra Control Limit)

– Sub-Categories –

• Iryo-ninjutsu – It focuses on the use of chakra to perform medical procedures, heal injuries, cure illnesses, and even conduct surgeries. Medical ninja, known as "medics" or "medical shinobi," undergo specialized training to develop their skills in this field. They possess extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, herbalism, and chakra manipulation.

Talent in Iryo-ninjutsu – High Jonin at peak.

*(Buffed by high intellect, high Yang Release Potency and Medium-high Chakra Control Limit)

**(Limited usage due to small chakra pool)

• Ken-jutsu – It specifically refers to the martial art of swordsmanship. It focuses on the skillful use of swords, primarily katana and other bladed weapons. Kenjutsu practitioners are trained in various sword techniques, including striking, parrying, and countering, with a focus on precision and fluidity in their movements.

Talent in Ken-jutsu – Tokubetsu Jonin at peak.

*(Buffed by high Yang Release Potency and Medium Chakra Control Limit)

**(Restrained due to low Physical Conditioning Limit)

***(Limited usage due to small chakra pool)

• Buki-jutsu – It is a broader term that encompasses all forms of weapon-based combat (mainly throwing tools). It includes techniques for using a variety of ninja tools and weapons, such as shuriken, kunai, ninja wires, explosive tags, and other specialized tools.

Bukijutsu practitioners are skilled in the strategic and tactical use of these weapons in combat situations.

Talent in Buki-jutsu – Low Jonin at peak.

*(Buffed by high Yang Release Potency and Medium Chakra Control Limit)

**(Limited usage due to low Physical Conditioning Limit)

• Kinjutsu – Also known as the Forbidden Techniques are techniques that have been banned from being taught or used. Like the shadow clone jutsu at low level and the Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation at the extreme.

Talent in Kinjutsu – Next to none.

(Severely restricted due to the Small Chakra Pool, as all kinjutsus are highly chakra intensive techniques. So you can't use any kinjutsu unless you can fix your low chakra pool issue. Even just summoning 1 shadow clone is impossible for you at your projected peak unless you find a solution.)

• Fuin-jutsu – Fuinjutsu, often referred to as sealing techniques, is a complex and versatile form of ninjutsu that involves the use of special symbols, seals, and patterns. This allows the user to manipulate chakra and achieve any effect they desire, if they are skilled enough at the art.

Talent – Low Kage at peak...

This was his 'glimmering hope' was right here.. thank you.. to whatever gods listening..

*(Buffed by high Yin Release Potency and high Yang Release Potency)

**(Restrained by Medium Chakra Control Limit)

***(Severely Limited usage due to Small Chakra Pool)

• Barrier Ninjutsu – These are techniques that involve the creation of barriers: force fields made of chakra that may be laid out over a designated space to protect or conceal oneself, entrap enemies, or fulfill other applications.

Talent – High Jonin at peak.

*(Buffed by high Yin Release Potency, high Yang Release Potency, and Low-Kage Fuin-jutsu Talent.)

**(Restrained by Medium Chakra Control Limit.)

**(Severely Limited usage due to small chakra pool.)

• Juinjutsu or the Cursed Seal Techniques – These are a type of techniques used to bring someone under the control of the user. By applying a seal to the victim's body, the user brings the victim's abilities and actions under their control. Like the cursed seal of heaven from Pedomaru.

Talent – Mid Jonin at peak.

*(Buffed by high Yin Release Potency, high Yang Release Potency, and Low-Kage Fuin-jutsu Talent.)

**(Restrained by Medium Chakra Control Limit.)

**(Severely Limited usage due to small chakra pool)

• Senjutsu – Also known as Sage Jutsu, is an advanced form of ninjutsu in the Naruto series that involves harnessing natural energy, also known as senjutsu chakra, to enhance one's abilities.

It is a technique that allows a ninja to tap into the energy of the world around them, absorbing it into their body to amplify their strength, speed, sensory perception, and other attributes.

Talent – Medium.

*(Buffed by high Yin Release Potency, high Yang Release Potency that are in equilibrium/Harmony.)

**(Restrained by Medium Chakra Control Limit.)

***(Extremely Limited and Inefficient usage due to small chakra pool.)

{R.O.B: If you somehow miraculously succeed in learning it. Just based on your restrictions you'll have to meditate for half an hour just to get a sage mode that lasts a few seconds.}]

As he read through the grading of his talents that R.O.B had revealed, his heart sank and soared in equal measure.

When he saw his taijutsu, his physical prowess was only rated at high Chunin level. He was a bit disheartened and the same was true for his chakra pool limit and his ninjutsu talent, almost made him despair.

However, a glimmer of hope ignited within him as he continued reading through the results. His chakra control talent was rated as high Jonin, a promising sign of his potential in the other fields.

His proficiency in genjutsu, the illusory arts and Iryo-ninjutsu, the art of healing, was rated at mid and high Jonin levels respectively, offering him hope and alternative avenues for growth and specialization.

Maybe he could apprentice in the konoha hospital and get to the high chunin rank as a healer. And on Tsunade's return and becoming the hokage maybe he could impress her and further improve his strength.

But it was the final revelation that sent a surge of excitement coursing through Adam's veins. His talent in the obscure yet potent ninja art of fuin-jutsu was rated at low Kage level.

Even though it was just at the threshold of a kage, it was enough. He was well aware that this after he was being restrained by his small chakra pool and mid chakra control.

If he could somehow fix it he was sure his evaluation for fuin-jutsu talent would have been mid-kage level. No.. maybe it could have even reached the High-Kage level.

As these thoughts floated through his head, he finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel. This was going to be his path to victory, his key to success, this final result sparked a newfound determination within him.

R.O.B cautioned Adam against overconfidence, reminding him that talent alone was not enough. Hard work, dedication, and finding the right mentors would be essential for him to harness his potential and ascend to the ranks of a Kage-level ninja.

As Adam absorbed the gravity of his test results, he knew that his journey in the Naruto world would be fraught with challenges and obstacles.

But armed with his newfound knowledge of his talents, he was more determined than ever to carve his own path and prove his worth. He would prove that even reborn as a clanless orphan, as a civilian - with his wits and valor he will become a kage.

[So, Adam, you ready to begin your journey?]

"I am," he declared firmly, his voice steady as his heart was made up and the results had provided him with a clear path for the future.

"Please, transmigrate me as a civilian orphan, devoid of any cheats or clan privileges. I will prove that with knowledge and determination, I can rise to become the Hokage."

The R.O.B nodded, its eyes gleaming with approval but also an emotion he couldn't quite put his finger on. [So be it.]

In an instant, his surroundings dissolved into a swirling vortex of light and energy. He felt weightless, as if being pulled apart and reassembled.

When the disorientation subsided, he found himself standing in a small, dilapidated room, adorned with faded wallpaper.

He glanced around, realizing that he had indeed been reborn as a civilian orphan. No special bloodline, no clan to lean on. With this his journey had truly begun, his journey on the Road to Kage.

As he opened his bedroom window and looked out to face this new world he had found himself in. He was hit with a fact he hadn't thought about before, it also made him understand what was the other emotion that he couldn't understand on R.O.B's face.

He couldn't help but exclaim, "WHY THE F*–" thankfully he still had his wits so he stopped mid sentence and muttered the rest under his breath as he was filled dread.

"– is there only Hashirama's face on that knock-off Mount Rushmore." his face paled as if he had seen a ghost and the blood drained from his face in fear.

He was filled with the dread of uncertainty, for he realized that he was thrown in an era of Naruto's story, he had very little information about.

— To be continued…

In the next episode of L̶e̶g̶e̶n̶d̶ o̶f̶ t̶h̶e̶ N̶o̶r̶t̶

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I meant in the next chapter of Naruto: Road to Kage.

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Word Count: 2,483 words (without the authors note and disclaimer.)

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{Closing Author's Note: Thanks for reading this exclusive my work, that was available only on pat. reon and kof i I know many people want to read the Killing joke part of the Head-Hunting novel.

But I made a small mistake and I need to rewrites part of it, I apologise. I had this already written up so please enjoy this little treat while fix the Hollywood chapter ASAP and upload it, it will only take a few hours.

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