It's been many years since the start of Narutos training with Buddha. Buddha put him through hell physically and mentally. He trained him how to use the different weapons that his staff can transform to.

He then told Naruto about Ragnarok, how he volunteered to fight for humanity and fought against a demon lord named Hajun. This surprised him the most, especially when he said that he did a volund without the use of a Valkyrie.

On his 14th birthday Buddha transferred over his power to him and gave him his staff. Then he left saying that he couldn't stay in the world longer and that there could only be one Buddha in the world and that he was proud of him.

For Naruto, instead of feeling sad or mad that he left him on his own, he felt abit of relief for some reason. He didn't know the reason why but it felt like a weight was lifted off his chest. So, as a promise to Buddha he would help out wherever he can.

After Naruto became the new Buddha he decided to tell other people to call him Buddha so that if his past ever heard about him they would only hear his name. He even changed his looks to look more like him. He grew out his hair alot and put it in a bun. Though sadly he couldn't hide his fox like whiskers or his eyes.

It's been a year since then and we now see Naruto walking down a stream only to see an unfinished bridge on the other side.

Naruto: Strange....

Seeing a boat he decided to head to the otherside and see what was going on. Once he made it to the otherside he was met with people giving him a few strange looks but then recognized the area. He actually needed to be here to find and help someone by the name of Zabuza.

Though how he's going to find him will be difficult. He decided to ask around see what's going on.

Naruto: Excuse me, but what's going on here?

Woman: Oh, you must be...

Naruto: Is there something wrong?

Woman: It's just...are you Buddha?

Naruto: Well, that's my name, don't wear it out!
He said while pointing at himself.

Woman: Oh my goodness, I've heard so much about you! Why are you here?

Naruto: Well, truth be told I just stumbled upon this place. But I'm actually here for someone.

Man: Would this "someone" happen to be Gato?

Naruto: Gato?

The man then told Naruto about Gato and what he's done with their town, the woman told him about how her late husband was executed by Gatos thugs. Now Naruto didn't show any signs of aggression but he told himself to not give into hate. But in this case he literally had to hold his anger back.

Naruto: Ok, how about this...I'll deal with Gato for you...

???: Don't be stupid!

Naruto and the people he was talking to looked only to see a young boy.

YB: Gato can't be killed, you'll die just like everyone else!!

The villagers wanted to reprimand the boy for shouting at someone. But the were cut off by the sight of Naruto or "Buddha" walking towards him.

Naruto: So, why don't you think he can't be killed?
He asked kneeling infront of the boy.

YB: Because he can't be! HE CAN'T BE KILLED BY MAN!

Naruto: Is that so? Well, whats your name?

Inari: I-inari...

Naruto: Well tell me this Inari...do you think someone like Gato can't be killed by a demi-God?

The boy was weirded out by this question, he was brought out of his state by the sight of him walking towards the woman.

Naruto: Where exactly is he?
He asked with his staff over his shoulder.

Woman: He lives over there in that mansion.
She said pointing at a large house.

Naruto: Thank you.
He said as he started walking towards the house.

He kept hearing the shouts from Inari but he paid no mind to him. He made it to the house and just waltzed right on inside. And already saw the man of the hour...Gato.

Gato: Who are you?

Naruto: Who am I, well I'm Buddha.

Everyone in the room was shocked that Buddha was standing right before them.

Gato: Your Buddha!? Hah!! Don't make me laugh! Listen pal, you best get out of here before things get hectic for you.

Naruto: Welp, I tried one way. Now let try a bit of a more...direct approach shall we?

Gato: Oh please! Show him who's in charge here boys!

None of his men made a single bit of movement.

Gato: What are you guys doing, get over there and kill him!

Thug1: We can't sir.

Gato: And why not?

Thug4: It's just, we've heard rumors about how this guy fights. Some say that he once took on an entire bandit tribe and came out of the fight completely unscathed.

Gato was interested but due to his own selfish desires he didn't even bother thinking twice.

Gato: Does it sound like I care!? Just go and kill him!!

Naruto: How about a little deal? If you don't want to be here right now and deal with me, than go out there where the townsfolk are and tell them that you're terribly sorry. Or you can stay here and get the ass kicking of a lifetime.
He said with his staff slung on his shoulder.

A massive majority of Gatos men just calmly walked out while Gato was yelling at them. A few even thanked Naruto for letting them go.

Naruto: Now to deal with the rest of you...

He said as he transformed his staff into a pegged club just like his father.

Naruto: Now, sha'll we get this started?

Outside the townsfolk see Gatos men come and got a bit frightened only to see them get on their knees and bow saying that they were sorry.

This shocked the villagers but they were still cautious of them, then they see Naruto dragging an unconscious but somewhat beat up Gato. He dropped him on the ground infront of the villagers.

Naruto: There you go, problem solved.

The villagers and Gatos men looked completely shocked. The man that has caused so much trouble for them has been finally stopped by none other than Buddha himself.

Many of the people cheered happily now that Gatos out of the picture. While Naruto looked at them with a happy smile.

Naruto: I'm, glad I do what I do.

He was about to leave it until...

"Wait!!!"

He looked back only to see some of the villagers looking at Gato with anger.

Villager4: Aren't you going to do anything to him?
He asked the newly appointed demi-God.

Naruto wasn't really the type for situations like this. These were the kind of situations where he would let the people deal with the problem themselves. But since he solved their problem a bit for them......he decided to tie him up to a large wooden pole.

As he woke upmhe saw a crowd of people some of which were his own men while the rest were of the villagers.

Gato: W-what?
H3 said confused by the situation.

Naruto walked away from the pole clapping dust off his hands.

Naruto: Alright y'all, he's all yours!

Then the people started throwing stuff at him ranging from rocks to small blunt objects to even empty bottles.

Naruto wouldn't admit that he doesn't enjoy the suffering of others. He learned throughout his life with his father that revenge is completely pointless, though that doesn't mean that he will forgive his family.

He was about to start searching for Zabuza until....

???: HEY!!!

he turned around to see a group of people. A pink haired girl who looks like she has anger issues, a black haired boy who looks to be oozing with pride, a white haired man with a mask, an old man who seemed to be a little drunk.....and two people he immediately recognized........his own mother and sister.

Naruto: (Hopefully they don't-)

Kushina: Naruto?