Description
After the Fourth Great Ninja War, Naruto Uzumaki launches the "Sannin Project"-an international training initiative to prepare the next generation of elite shinobi. Inspired by his original Team 7 with Sasuke and Sakura, the goal is to form powerful three-man squads across all nations, capable of confronting Ōtsutsuki-level threats. Among the candidates is Sanzui Aoki, a confident jōnin from the Hidden Mist and one of the legendary Mist Swordsmen. As the trials begin, Aoki must face not only deadly challenges, but also his own growing doubts. Meanwhile, political tensions rise, foreign powers seek to weaponize chakra, and hidden enemies manipulate the world from the shadows. The Sannin Project is more than a test-it's the future of the shinobi world. Disclaimer: This is a work of fan fiction based on Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto. I do not own the characters, settings, or original story. This fan work is written for fun and not for profit.
Prologue: The Era of Peace
