Capítulo 72: 72. Training The Next Generation
The tension in the room began to settle as the children of the alternate timelines stood more at ease, the weight of their acceptance into the Leaf Village slowly sinking in. Ryusei had given them hope, and Minato had made a promise. But there was more to discuss, much more. Minato glanced at Ryusei, his blue eyes filled with a knowing look, one that his son recognized immediately.
"Ryusei," Minato said calmly, his voice cutting through the murmurs in the room. "I need a moment with you. Alone."
Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Anon exchanged glances but said nothing as Minato stepped forward and placed a hand on Ryusei's shoulder. With a subtle motion, Minato and Ryusei vanished from the Hokage's office, their figures fading into a distortion of time itself. The room fell silent as the others watched them disappear into thin air, but they knew they would return soon.
Inside the Realm of Time
Ryusei and Minato reappeared within the Realm of Time, a vast expanse filled with endless portals that led to different realities. The sky above them was an ever-shifting canvas of stars and swirling nebulae, each point of light representing a different timeline, a different version of the world. The ground beneath their feet rippled like water, yet remained solid enough to walk on. Time itself was fluid here, and reality bent and twisted in ways that defied logic.
Ryusei stood next to his father, his eyes scanning the countless portals that surrounded them. He had spent years in this place, exploring its secrets and learning to control the flow of time, but every time he returned, the magnitude of the Realm still awed him.
Minato remained silent for a moment, taking in the vastness of the space. He had been here before—many times, in fact—but this time was different. The stakes were higher now, and he needed Ryusei's help for what came next.
"This place never gets any less surreal, does it?" Minato said, a faint smile playing at his lips.
Ryusei chuckled softly, his eyes still focused on the ever-shifting portals. "No, it doesn't. Every time I think I've learned all there is to know about this Realm, something new appears."
Minato's expression turned serious as he faced his son, his Hokage demeanor returning. "Ryusei, there's something I haven't shared with anyone yet. Not even Naruto. While you and the others were training in the Void and Time Realms, I was doing my own research. I've been tracking energy signatures—different types of energies similar to time and void, but unique in their own ways."
Ryusei's interest piqued, his eyes narrowing slightly. "What kind of energies?"
Minato waved his hand, and five portals in front of them glowed brightly, each one pulsating with a different kind of energy. They radiated power, but each had its own distinct feeling. One portal hummed with a strange rhythm, another crackled with electricity, while the others pulsed with forces Ryusei had never encountered before.
"These," Minato said, gesturing to the glowing portals, "are the Five Hidden Energies. I've managed to identify them, but I haven't fully learned their nature yet. Each one of these energies has the potential to be as powerful as time and void—if not more. And if we can learn to harness them, we can teach the next generation, giving them the strength they'll need to survive the battles to come."
Ryusei stepped closer to the portals, feeling the weight of the energies pressing against his skin. "Five Hidden Energies? I've never encountered anything like these. What do we know about them?"
Minato nodded. "Not much, but I've been able to gather some basic understanding. Each energy has its own set of principles and laws. The first one—here, in this portal—feels similar to the void energy you and Anon have mastered, but it's more volatile. I believe it could be called Null Energy, the absence of matter and form, capable of erasing anything it touches. The second one feels like the essence of pure force, something like Graviton Energy, manipulating gravity and the mass of objects."
Minato pointed to the third portal, which crackled with an intense glow. "This one feels like Fission Energy—it could harness the destructive power of splitting or fusing energies at the atomic level. We're talking about destruction and creation on a molecular scale."
Ryusei's eyes flicked over to the fourth portal, which pulsed with a gentle but pervasive rhythm. "What about this one? It's… calm, but powerful."
Minato smiled slightly. "That's Chrono Essence—the energy of time itself, but in a more refined state than what you and I manipulate. This energy can influence the flow of time on a fundamental level, slowing, speeding, or even stopping it entirely. It's incredibly dangerous, even more than the time techniques we've learned."
Finally, Minato gestured to the fifth portal, which glowed with an ethereal light. "And this… I've named it Eclipse Energy. It's tied to the cycles of light and darkness, day and night. It can manipulate the balance between the two, giving its wielder control over both extremes. It's unpredictable, but with enough mastery, it could become the most versatile energy of them all."
Ryusei stood silent for a moment, processing the implications of what his father had just said. These energies could change everything—if they could be mastered and taught to the shinobi of the Leaf Village, they might stand a chance against the coming threats. But there was one problem.
"We can't learn all of these at once," Ryusei said, his voice thoughtful. "We'll need to split the responsibility."
Minato nodded. "Exactly. I want you, Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Anon to each learn one of these energies. You'll need to master it, and once you do, you'll teach it to two others—those best suited to handle the responsibility. It'll be like creating specialized squads, each with their own focus."
Ryusei's eyes lingered on the portals, considering the weight of the task ahead. "This isn't going to be easy. These energies feel… wild. But I agree. We need to spread the knowledge and power. The village has grown, but it's not enough. If the future is going to survive, we need to prepare for all possibilities."
Minato placed a hand on Ryusei's shoulder, his expression softening. "I've seen what you've become, Ryusei. I know you're capable of handling this. But I'll need your help in determining who should take which energy. It's not just about power—it's about balance, compatibility."
Ryusei nodded, his mind already running through possibilities. "Naruto should take Eclipse Energy. He's always been about balance—between light and darkness, destruction and creation. He can handle the unpredictability of it."
Minato smiled. "I thought the same. What about the others?"
Ryusei glanced at the portals once more. "Sasuke… I think Graviton Energy suits him best. His precision and control over his techniques make him a perfect candidate for manipulating gravity. Sakura should take Chrono Essence. She's learned so much about control and healing—manipulating time in battle and in the medical field would make her unstoppable."
Minato nodded in agreement, then gestured toward the two remaining energies. "And Anon? Which should he take?"
Ryusei didn't hesitate. "Anon should master Null Energy. It's dangerous, but he's the only one who could handle its volatility. His connection to void energy makes him the best candidate. That leaves Fission Energy for me. I've spent years learning to create and destroy across timelines. It feels like a natural extension of what I've already mastered."
Minato smiled softly. "Good. Then we'll begin. We'll take these energies back with us, and over the next few weeks, we'll begin teaching them to the others. The future is already here, but we'll need every bit of power we can muster if we're going to survive what's coming."
Ryusei nodded, feeling the weight of the responsibility settle on his shoulders. "Let's do this."
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