Naruto awoke with a jolt, feeling the cool wind whip against his back like a playful gust. As he opened his eyes fully, a wave of disbelief washed over him—he was plummeting from the heavens. For a fleeting moment, surprise gripped him until the kaleidoscope of memories began to coalesce in his mind, awash with powers drawn from every conceivable omniverse.
The exhilaration of the fall surged through him, igniting a spark of creative energy. He summoned a random power, swirling in his thoughts like autumn leaves in a breeze. Although the impact would merely serve as an amusement—nothing in this world could truly harm him—he grinned at the thrill of the descent. From his back, magnificent wings unfurled, shimmering with a radiant golden hue. With a powerful flap, he soared downwards, the clouds parting beneath him as he gracefully descended, creating a colossal dust cloud that billowed into the air, unseen by the village below.
"Wow, is this the power I've had all along?" Naruto exclaimed, exhilaration bubbling within him. "Incredible!" He pondered briefly before deciding, "But before I head back to the village, I need to call forth my clone." Closing his eyes, he focused his spatial awareness, feeling the pulse of the world around him. He pinpointed his clone, who was just on the verge of heading to the academy for the graduation test.
"Perfect! This is the ideal time for the village to witness my transformation," he smirked, determination radiating from him. With a swift motion, he teleported to his clone, who was idly waiting in the shadow of an alleyway. Approaching it, Naruto absorbed the clone, a flood of memories rushing into his mind.
"Ahh, is this truly how I'd be?" he scoffed in disdain, disgust coloring his voice. "Without Asmodeus's training, I would have been just another loudmouth brat clamoring for attention."
"Time for a change," he declared, dissolving into thin air.
**Timeskip**
Two hours rolled by, and Naruto found himself poised in front of the classroom door, a calculated aura of invisibility cloaking him. Peering through the window, he observed his classmates, chattering excitedly amongst themselves like a swarm of bees. "It's time," he thought, a grin creeping onto his face.
With a flicker, he disabled his invisibility and strode into the classroom. The murmurs subsided, and all eyes turned to him. The first to speak was Kiba Inuzuka, a boisterous boy with a small dog nestled atop his head, a bewildered expression etched on his face. "Who are you? I've never seen you before!" he exclaimed, oblivious to the fact that before him stood Naruto.
Naruto's smirk widened as he observed Kiba's confusion. He understood why Kiba struggled to recognize him; he had undergone quite the transformation. No longer just a scrappy teenager, he now possessed a taller frame—taller than Sasuke—but still far from intimidating. Clad in black cargo pants, a fitted t-shirt emblazoned with a skull, and a sleek black jacket, he exuded an air of mystery. Most strikingly, the signature whisker marks that once defined his face had vanished, a subtle change orchestrated by Asmodeus's training. His hair had morphed into a rich shade of red, cascading longer than before, tied neatly into a ponytail that swayed lightly with his every movement.
Gazing at Kiba, Naruto let out a teasing tone, "I'm genuinely hurt. How could you forget me? I saw you just yesterday! Am I that forgettable?" Kiba's perplexed expression deepened as he struggled to process the statement. However, one person had been observing closely and immediately recognized him: Hinata Hyuga, the shy yet observant daughter of Hiashi Hyuga, the esteemed clan head.
"Naruto-kun!" she gasped, a mix of surprise and admiration painting her features. The classroom erupted into hushed murmurs, each student astonished by the dramatic transformation that had taken place in such a short span of time.
Before any questions could be launched in his direction, Naruto vanished in an instant, leaving his classmates in stunned silence. Observing from afar, the Hokage and the Jonin instructor shared wide-eyed looks, their intrigue piqued as they watched this unexpected display of speed surpass even their keen senses.
Hiruzen's mind raced with anxiety as he grappled with the reality of Naruto's remarkable growth. "How can he be this fast, even outpacing my eyesight?" he wondered, the weight of concern heavy on his heart.