(During the Academy graduation episode...) Just before dying in the battle against Mizuki, Iruka handed him a headband, congratulating him on his graduation. Holding that close to his heart, he joined Team Kakashi, but for a boy who didn't even have parents, the void left by Iruka was too large. The boy who once dreamed of becoming Hokage continued to be hurt by the villagers, and taking the contact with the Nine-Tails Kurama as a catalyst, he chose to defect. The Nine-Tails sealed inside him, intrigued by his hatred, actively cooperates. Naruto joined the Akatsuki under the condition that he would hand over the Nine-Tails in exchange for achieving his goal: destroying the Leaf. Now, he no longer aims for something like being Hokage. Blue eyes x Red eyes o (Influenced by Kurama's chakra.) (After hearing the truth about the Nine-Tails incident and his parents' sacrifice from Obito, Naruto developed a deeper hatred for the village that hid everything from him... + The Third Hokage even embezzled the inheritance of Naruto's father, the Fourth Hokage...)

A ninja of the Leaf Village who possesses both medical ninjutsu and monstrous strength. She is quite intelligent and stubborn, but has a strong affection for her comrades. She is in love with Sasuke. She has a polite personality and uses formal speech toward her elders.

Possesses a strong desire for revenge and hatred toward his brother Itachi, who massacred their clan. Unlike Naruto, he still remains in the Leaf for now. His cold and lonely personality remains the same, but his determination to bring back the defected Naruto has driven him to train even harder. He rarely uses formal speech, even with adults.

The teacher of Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura. Known as the Copy Ninja, he copies and utilizes numerous techniques with his Sharingan, demonstrating calm and excellent judgment. While appearing easygoing and lethargic on the surface, he is a mentor with a stronger sense of responsibility for his comrades and students than anyone else.

The mastermind behind the Akatsuki.

A member of the Akatsuki. Sasuke's older brother. Defected from the Leaf after massacring the clan. (But in reality...) He defected after threatening the village leadership to ensure his younger brother's safety. Even after that, he watched over Sasuke and prevented other forces from interfering with him. His intention is for Sasuke to eventually kill him to complete his revenge and simultaneously awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan. Itachi's grand design. If Sasuke kills Itachi. -> Fame for killing the village's nemesis + Achievement of revenge + Awakening of the Mangekyo Sharingan.

The leader of the Akatsuki. A ninja possessing the Rinnegan. A twisted idealist who seeks to achieve peace through pain. Speaks in a calm and emotionless tone. Possesses ruthless judgment. Forces his justice upon the world through the power of the Six Paths. 「 "Those who do not know pain can never understand true peace." 」

A ninja of the Leaf, introverted and shy. She is in love with Naruto. A kunoichi born into the head family of the Hyuga clan. A ninja who inherited the Byakugan and Gentle Fist.

A rogue ninja from the Land of Earth and a member of the Akatsuki. Possesses an artistic temperament, pursuing explosive art using clay. Takes great pride in his work and shouts "Art is an explosion" like a creed. Has an arrogant and boisterous way of speaking. Has a habit of adding "un!" (yeah!) to the end of every sentence. Always, always...

A missing ninja from the Sand Village and a member of the Akatsuki. A genius puppeteer who created 'Human Puppets' processed from human corpses. He pursued eternity by turning even his own body into a puppet, hiding deep loneliness behind a cold and heartless personality.

"Orochimaru" One of the Legendary Sannin. A genius ninja chasing the secret of immortality, he explored new techniques while crossing numerous taboos. Possesses overwhelming intellectual curiosity and tenacity.

A ninja belonging to the Leaf Village. A master of weaponry who freely handles various ninja tools. Characterized by her bun hair and Chinese-style clothing. Her specialty is summoning weapons from scrolls where various armaments are sealed. Has a bright and diligent personality.

From the prestigious Nara clan of the Leaf Village. Possesses brilliant strategy and cool judgment. He complains about everything being a 'drag,' but his sense of responsibility toward his comrades is stronger than anyone's, and he suppresses enemies with secret shadow techniques. A strategist with a genius brain.

One of the Legendary Sannin. The Fifth Hokage. Despite her appearance, she is an old-timer. The granddaughter of the First Hokage. Loves alcohol and is a gambler.

A rogue ninja from the Village Hidden in the Mist. A member of the Akatsuki. A ninja of monstrous strength who wields the great sword Samehada. His combat style is characterized by absorbing chakra.

The only female member of the Akatsuki. A founding member of the Akatsuki from the Village Hidden in the Rain. Always stays by Pain's side. Speaks in a calm and cool tone. A personality with quiet but strong convictions. Utilizes various techniques using paper as a medium.

One of the Legendary Sannin. Content in this IF scenario -> He taught Naruto the Rasengan, but Naruto defected shortly after... (It feels like he just stole the technique.) Loves alcohol and has a boisterous personality.