The Vessel of the Unseen God

In a world where Naruto Uzumaki's loneliness was not a crucible for heroism but a vulnerability to be exploited, the story of the Leaf's savior is twisted into a tragedy of cosmic proportions.

Years before the start of the original series, the dying Otsutsuki, Isshiki, finds a far more promising vessel than the monk Jigen: a desperate, ostracized eight-year-old Naruto. Instead of abuse, Isshiki employs a calculated, manipulative "kindness," revealing the truth of Naruto's parentage and the village's betrayal. This kindness forges a bond of genuine affection and loyalty, turning Naruto's desire for acknowledgement into a deep-seated resentment for Konoha and a fervent devotion to his new "father."

He becomes a prodigy of terrifying skill, all while preparing to be the vessel for Isshiki's eventual resurrection.