7

Naruto looks around, eyes shining with amazement. "Man… this is crazy. Just look at everyone here!"

He gestures wildly at the room—past and present Hokage, legendary Uchiha, sages, and even spirits of ancient gods.

Hashirama grins at Naruto's excitement and nods. "You're right. This is a historic moment." He claps his hands together, and wood instantly spreads across the room, forming chairs for everyone.

"Come on, sit down!" Hashirama waves everyone over like it's a casual meeting and not a gathering of the most powerful figures in history.

Madara raises an eyebrow at the wooden seats but doesn't complain, while Tobirama eyes them with suspicion before reluctantly sitting. Sasuke sits next to Itachi, still processing everything.

As the group settles, Hagoromo suddenly raises his hand. "We are not done yet."

A ripple of energy spreads through the room, and new presences appear.

A tall, white-haired figure materializes beside Hagoromo—Hamura Ōtsutsuki, his long-lost brother. His expression is calm, but his piercing gaze studies everyone carefully.

Three smaller creatures appear next: a snake, a toad, and a slug, all radiating ancient power.

"The Great Sages of Ryūchi Cave, Mount Myōboku, and Shikkotsu Forest," Hagoromo introduces. "They have guided the shinobi world for centuries."

The tiny Toad Sage croaks, "Hmph! You young ones have been causing quite a stir!"

The Snake Sage hisses, its golden eyes narrowing. "So many powerful figures gathered… how interesting."

The Slug Sage merely nods, voice gentle. "The world is shifting."

But before anyone can respond—

BOOM!

A massive golden blur crashes into Hagoromo, sending dust flying.

Naruto jumps to his feet, wide-eyed.

"KURAMA?!"

The dust clears, revealing all nine Tailed Beasts, standing proudly.

Kurama, in a smaller but still massive form, is practically draped over Hagoromo, his tails flicking like a cat's.

"Old man," Kurama grumbles. "It's been a while."

Hagoromo sighs, patting the fox's head. "Indeed, my child."

Naruto grins ear to ear, practically bouncing on his feet. "You guys are back!"

Matatabi, the blue flame cat, purrs. "We heard about Kaguya's return… and your ridiculous stunt, Naruto."

Shukaku snorts. "Tch. You barely survived, idiot!"

Naruto laughs. "It's fine, it's fine! Man, I missed you guys!"

Sasuke watches the scene quietly, his gaze shifting between Naruto and the Tailed Beasts. For once, there's no hatred in his eyes.

Obito, sitting beside Kakashi, mutters, "He's really something else, huh?"

Kakashi chuckles. "Yeah. He always has been."

Minato smiles softly, seeing Naruto's pure joy. "I'm glad you got to see them again, son."

As the tension from earlier fades, a strange sense of camaraderie fills the room.

Legends, rivals, and old enemies sit together—not as foes, but as people bound by fate.

This is where history changes.