The promotional video for Free Mode was a CG animation directly produced by Uchiha Kei. However, all the combat actions featured in it were real—motion-captured from the original testing conducted by the Four Little Ones using Free Mode.
Out of concern for their privacy, Uchiha Kei didn't use the actual footage of the Four Little Ones. Instead, he applied a skin overlay that transford them into four unfamiliar yet uniquely styled shinobi.
The battle scenes drew heavy inspiration from the original Naruto manga and the cinematic flair of the "Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm" ga series, making the visuals extrely impressive and adrenaline-pumping.
Combat. Competition. Passion. Intensity. Style.
Every dopamine-triggering and adrenaline-pumping elent was present. In a shinobi world teeming with exceptional powers, even won couldn't resist the allure of the word "strength."
Especially when the host excitedly declared that Free Mode could boost players to the level of an average jōnin—at that point, the crowd's enthusiasm could no longer be contained.
After all, experiencing strength firsthand and rely observing soone else's strength were two very different things.
Those with so status, strength, and intelligence in Konoha—as well as spies from other villages and factions—imdiately sensed the deeper value behind this ga.
Training.
Empowernt.
Combat skill enhancent.
And even... jutsu developnt!
All things most vital to a shinobi's strength—this ga could provide them all!
Hiruzen Sarutobi, sitting in a VIP room alongside his son, furrowed his brows deeply.
Sothing this powerful... would it really be released without restrictions? Wouldn't that just empower other hidden villages?
No. Knowing Kei-kun, he wouldn't make such a shortsighted move.
With that thought, Hiruzen relaxed. A twist was surely coming.
Sure enough, the host soon clarified that Free Mode was a special ga feature and would only be unlocked after fulfilling certain conditions. It wouldn't be imdiately available to the public.
They didn't explain what those conditions were, instead shifting the topic to the next segnt.
Hiruzen smiled, beaming with satisfaction.
This proved his trust had not been misplaced. Uchiha Kei knew how to exercise restraint and how to manage external forces.
What the host really conveyed was this: If other factions wanted to use the ga to train soldiers and boost combat power, they would have to offer sufficient benefits to Konoha.
Moreover, what they could get depended entirely on Konoha's terms. If no agreent was reached, Konoha could refuse and even trade with rival factions instead.
Another major strategic asset.
Hiruzen could already picture the other Kage grinding their teeth, yet forced to bow their heads for an uncensored copy of the new ga.
The satisfaction? Like drinking iced water in the middle of sumr, or slipping into a fresh new pair of underwear on New Year's Day.
Asuma Sarutobi, who had co along with his father, noticed his expression and asked curiously, "Dad, what's got you so happy?"
Hiruzen chuckled and ruffled his hair. "Asuma, I'm happy for Konoha's future! We're growing stronger every day."
Asuma looked puzzled, not quite understanding.
Hiruzen didn't elaborate, only smiled and said, "Asuma, make sure to stay close with your senpai, Kei. That boy... he always brings Konoha the most delightful surprises."
"As long as Kei-kun is with us, Konoha is bound to thrive."
This ti, Asuma understood. He nodded solemnly and promised to get along with Uchiha Kei.
anwhile, the presentation moved into live gaplay. Select participants would enter the ga and demonstrate its battle chanics through a live stream.
Of course, this ti, the chosen players would use in-ga characters rather than Free Mode.
The demonstration would last about an hour. Afterward, the audience would be able to try the ga for themselves. Just like the previous event, multiple ga stations would open for the afternoon, and ticket holders could experience it.
Given the size of the audience, participants would be selected through a lottery system.
It was under these conditions that Uchiha Obito and Kakashi erged from backstage. They were two of the designated demo players.
But they weren't alone. One after another, others stepped out—twelve in total.
Among them stood a very familiar figure: Namikaze Minato. As the lifelong ambassador of the Genjutsu Ga, how could he not appear at such a pivotal mont?
The mont he stepped onto the stage, cheers erupted.
Today, the na "Yellow Flash" wasn't just known in Konoha—he had admirers throughout the Land of Fire. His achievent of annihilating a Hidden Mist elite unit in a single battle had already shaken the other villages.
But since no one had verified the intel, and few had seen him fight firsthand, only Kirigakure fully understood the extent of Minato's power. The other villages remained skeptical. All they knew was that he bore the nickna "Yellow Flash" and had mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique developed by the Second Hokage.
Still, there was one problem: Though the Flying Thunder God was a space-ti jutsu, its actual combat utility was thought to be average. After all, even its creator had died in an ambush by the Kinkaku and Ginkaku brothers. If that was the Second Hokage's fate, how strong could his successor really be?
Other factions weren't completely ignorant of Minato. He had been active for years, and intelligence reports described him only as an "exceptional jōnin"—not quite Kage-level.
So their view of Minato's strength remained stuck in the past. Just like in the original Naruto series, when the A-B combo of the Hidden Cloud encountered him, they knew he was formidable, but couldn't gauge how dangerous he truly was. They even believed they had a chance to take him down.
Of course, anyone who's seen the ani knows how that turned out. The A-B combo fought Minato. Ay, the future Fourth Raikage, nearly got sliced up. If not for Killer Bee sacrificing one of his Eight Tails' tentacles, Ay probably wouldn't be around to beco the Raikage or a fan-favorite in certain... illustrated circles.
Of the Five Great Villages, only Kirigakure had firsthand experience of Minato's terrifying power. Even if they didn't know his fighting style, they knew exactly how devastating it was to have their entire elite unit wiped out in one go.
In the shinobi world, few could pull that off—and only if the ambushing squad fought recklessly.
Normally, when facing an opponent they couldn't beat, such a unit would retreat. Even if so casualties were unavoidable, soone should survive.
But Kirigakure had faith in their squad. These were elite ninja. Even Hiruzen Sarutobi—considered the strongest Hokage—would have struggled to wipe them out completely.
For Minato to do so ant one of two things: either the ambushers had no chance to flee, or they were annihilated in a matter of seconds.
Either scenario proved how terrifying he truly was.
Kirigakure had since added Namikaze Minato to its list of ultra-dangerous enemies. Until now, only Hiruzen and the Legendary Sannin had been on it.
And now, this very Namikaze Minato stood center stage, smiling confidently and basking in the thunderous cheers of the crowd.
This was his second ti on such a platform. He wasn't the least bit nervous. Calm, composed, utterly unshaken—as though nothing in the world could phase him.
His deanor only drew louder cheers. Many in the audience—especially won—were now shrieking instead of clapping.
Thus, the idol phenonon quietly began taking root in the shinobi world. People hadn't realized it yet. All they noticed was how intense those fangirls were screaming.
As for Uzumaki Kushina, sitting in the special backstage section reserved for staff families, seeing her boyfriend so wildly adored made her beam with pride.
She was thrilled—and who could bla her? After all, that incredible guy on stage was hers.
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