1 - Reborn (REWRITTEN)

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"A piece of your chakra is already within Naruto," Hagoromo spoke to the nine Tailed Beasts, his divine presence commanding attention. "In essence, Naruto serves as a focal point for your collective power."

He continued, "The only task remaining is to undo the Infinite Tsukuyomi. Naruto possesses the chakra of every Tailed Beast, and Sasuke wields the Rinnegan. Together, you both hold the power to break the Genjutsu Madara cast upon the world. The rest is up to you, Sasuke."

Using his Rinnegan, Sasuke unleashed the Planetary Devastation Jutsu, ensnaring the nine beasts in a colossal gravitational pull.

Valley of the End

The Valley of the End trembled as Sasuke and Naruto clashed with unrelenting intensity. Their attacks collided with such force that the ground shook and the waters churned violently.

Sasuke, bloodied and exhausted, struggled to rise, his jacket clutched tightly in frustration.

"...over and over and over and over again!" he roared, slamming his fist into the rocky wall. "Just give up and let me cut you down!"

Naruto, equally battered and sprawled on the ground, looked up with unwavering resolve. "I... can't do that," he replied, his voice strained. "Because I'm your one and only friend!"

Sasuke's face flickered with surprise before hardening into irritation. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and steadied himself. Forming another Chidori, this one crackling with even greater intensity, he prepared for their next exchange.

Once again, they clashed—Naruto wielding his Rasengan, Sasuke with his Chidori. Their fight transcended mere physical combat; it became a profound clash of ideals between two friends who had diverged onto separate paths. Their overwhelming power was a testament to their unmatched strength.

Finally, both were left defeated, missing an arm and unconscious. As Sasuke gradually regained consciousness, he gazed up at the night sky, now dotted with stars.

"Teme, you're awake... Heh, if either of us moves too much, we'll bleed out," Naruto said weakly.

"Dobe... Ergh—" Sasuke groaned, feeling a searing pain in his arm. "Why..."

"Huh?"

"...Why would you go this far? Why go through all this just to stand in my way? You've never tried to cut me off before... Why do you keep involving yourself with me?"

Naruto's face softened, and he gave Sasuke a silent, understanding look.

"Answer me!"

"Because... you're my friend."

Sasuke's gaze remained fixed on Naruto. "You... You really are a stubborn bastard, dobe."

Naruto chuckled. "H-hey! What's that supposed to mean, Teme?"

Despite their dire situation, they both shared a small, bittersweet laugh as they looked up at the night sky.

"I admit it."

Naruto turned his gaze back to Sasuke, a hint of concern in his eyes. "Huh?"

"I've... lost."

"You idiot!" Naruto's exasperation was palpable. "This fight isn't about winning or losing! It's about knocking some sense into a sulking friend! The real match I want comes after—" Naruto was cut off by Sasuke's fading voice.

"Naruto..." Sasuke's voice trailed off, growing faint as he began to drift away.

Naruto's expression shifted to alarm. "HEY! You're not supposed to die yet—SASUKE! WAKE UP—!"

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