Naruto: We are invincible

Twenty years passed in a flash, and Naruto was already 45 years old.

On this day, as usual, he went to the park in the city center for a walk, breathing fresh air and enjoying a moment of tranquility. He strolled along the cobblestone path, nodding to passers-by who greeted him from time to time, and finally came to the center of the park.

In the center of the park stands a white monument with a simple and solemn shape, like a huge coffin.

There was a ninja standing guard on each side of the monument, motionless.

Naruto walked through the iron bars and approached the monument, staring down at the words on it.

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Monument to the Unknown Soldier

commemorate

Died in the Fourth Ninja World War

unsung hero

Friends and foes, respect

Fight for your country, die for peace

May their sacrifice

Bringing enlightenment and hope to the living

Let us work together to build peace,

Comfort the souls of the deceased

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This monument was built to commemorate the nameless ninjas who died in various wars.

Throughout the long course of history, countless ninjas have sacrificed their precious lives for their village, their country, and peace. Many of them did not even leave their names behind.

And for Naruto, this monument has another special meaning - his grandmother, Namikaze Hanako, is buried here.

In front of the monument lies a Konoha forehead protector, which is the only relic left over from when Madara was still in the Ninja Academy.

"Master." A familiar voice came. Naruto turned around and saw a familiar face. It was his former student, Sasuke, his son, Madara Otsutsuki, and a female ninja from a civilian background. The three of them were the new members of Team 7.

"Sasuke." Naruto greeted with a smile.

Sasuke walked up to him and bowed to the monument before turning to look at Naruto.

"They are looking for you. The shadows from other villages have already arrived."

"I see, thank you, I'll be there soon." Naruto nodded. Sasuke hummed and turned away.

Looking at Sasuke's departing back, Naruto couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion.

Sasuke is the son of Itachi and Nao. He inherited his parents' excellent talents and showed extraordinary strength at a young age.

Naruto suppressed the urge to yawn and bowed deeply to the monument before turning into a beam of golden light and disappearing from the spot.

## Hokage Tower ##

Naruto appeared in his office. The layout of the office was as usual, simple and practical.

In the middle of the room stood a plain wooden table, clean and bare of any documents.

Since becoming Hokage, his workload has increased exponentially, but fortunately he has shadow clones to help with daily affairs, which allows him time to rest and spend time with his family.

Behind the desk is a huge floor-to-ceiling window that overlooks the entire city.

Shadow Tower is the tallest building in the Republic. Standing here, you can even see the city gate in the distance.

Naruto walked to the window and looked at the bustling scene in front of him, his heart filled with emotion.

There were several photos on the desk, one of which was his wedding photo with Hinata.

In the photo, he was wearing a simple black kimono, while Hinata was wearing an elegant white kimono with lavender patterns embroidered on it. The two were hugging each other tightly, with happy smiles on their faces.

Another photo is a photo of Naruto, Hinata and their two sons, Madara and Ryu.

That day was the day they graduated from the Ninja School, the two children were wearing ninja uniforms with confident smiles on their faces, while Naruto and Hinata stood behind them, their hands on their sons' shoulders, looking at them with relief.

"It's time to leave..." Naruto muttered to himself as he looked at the photo. "Kurama, let's go."

"I know, don't rush me." Kyuubi's lazy voice came from the sofa.

"You guy, you only know how to sleep..." Naruto shook his head helplessly and walked out of the office.

## Shadow's Meeting ##

"Why are you here just now? Everyone else has been here for a long time." Seeing Naruto walk into the meeting room, Tsuchikage Lian couldn't help but complain.

"You're already old, can't you be a little considerate of an old man like me?" Naruto said with a smile.

"Don't give me that. We are obviously the same age. How dare you call yourself an old man?" Lian said with eyes wide open.

"Okay, okay, you are still young and strong, okay?" Naruto said quickly, and then he breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Lian's face look a little better.

Although Naruto and Hinata have gained immortality, in order not to cause panic, they still used illusion to slightly change their appearance, making themselves look like ordinary people and slowly grow old with the passage of time.

There were already a few shallow wrinkles on Naruto's face, and there were some silver strands mixed in his hair.

Naruto looked around and sat down in his seat.

In addition to the Kages of the five major ninja villages, those attending the meeting also included leaders or representatives of other large and small ninja villages.

Since the establishment of the Republic, all villages have had equal status and hold two meetings every year to discuss major issues in the ninja world.

"Tell me, what's the urgent matter that you suddenly called us together?" Raikage Darui asked impatiently.

"I called everyone here today to announce something - I have decided to resign from the position of Hokage."

As soon as this statement came out, the whole place was in an uproar.

"Why?!" Lian couldn't help but ask, and the others also expressed their confusion.

"I have been in this position for twenty-eight years. It is time for me to retire." Naruto put his hands together and motioned for everyone to be quiet. "I have already chosen my successor, my student, Uchiha Sasuke. In the next few years, I will guide him in handling the affairs of the village until he is ready."

"But……"

"Before I leave, I still have some things to do. Please rest assured that Konoha and the entire ninja world will be handed over to trustworthy people." After Naruto finished speaking, he turned around and left the meeting room without waiting for everyone to react.

A few weeks later, the news of Orochimaru's unexpected death spread throughout the ninja world. It was said that his death was caused by an accidental experimental accident.

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Forty years have passed in a flash...

"He used to have many titles: devil, monster, fox boy, yellow flash, hero of Konoha, god of ninja world, savior... but what he cared about most were always the most ordinary titles: leader, teacher, husband, father, friend..."

"Today, we are here to mourn the first Hokage, Otsutsuki Naruto." Sasuke stood in front of Naruto's tombstone, looking at the dark crowd in front of him, with a lot of emotions in his heart.

Thousands of people came to the funeral, and they all came for the same purpose - to bid farewell to this great man who changed the ninja world and brought peace to the world.

At the top of the towering Shadow Tower, there stood two figures, Naruto and Hinata.

Naruto has regained his youthful appearance, and the years have not left any traces on him. He looked down at his wife, only to see Hinata was already in tears.

"Why are you crying?" Naruto asked gently, hugging Hinata gently and letting her lean on him.

"I just... just..." Hinata burst into tears, "I feel like we left them behind..."

"I know." Naruto patted Hinata's back gently and comforted her softly, "But this is their choice. They all have their own lives. Besides, we knew this day would come, didn't we?" He gently wiped the tears from Hinata's face.

"Hmm..." Hinata nodded slightly.

"Are you ready?" Naruto asked.

"Ah."

The two smiled at each other, jumped up, and jumped onto the back of the white dragon.

"Let's go."

The dragon spread its huge wings, let out a deafening roar, soared into the sky, and disappeared into the horizon.

The story of Otsutsuki Naruto has come to an end...

But the story of the Eternal Guardian has just begun...