Naruto Uzukaze: The Sixth Hokage

Naruto had always known life wasn't fair. Growing up as an outcast taught him that lesson early, but nothing drove it home more than the day his best friend - his brother in all but blood - abandoned the village.

The mission to bring Sasuke back had left him broken, not just in body but in spirit. Naruto had always believed his determination was enough, but at the Valley of the End, he realized how wrong he was. Sasuke's cold, unwavering resolve and the final blow that nearly ended his life forced Naruto to confront a painful truth: he was weak. He hadn't been strong enough to save Sasuke, fulfill his promises, or protect what mattered most.

For the first time, Naruto felt true fear - not of dying, but of dying before accomplishing his dreams, before leaving behind a legacy that mattered. But just when the weight of it all threatened to crush him, Jiraiya stepped in. This wasn't just training; Jiraiya pushed him harder than anyone ever had, forcing him to grow stronger, smarter, and more disciplined.