Hiruzen was deeply shocked.
"To possess all five chakra natures… that kind of talent is simply outrageous."
"And to learn a technique like Chidori in a single attempt—his learning ability is terrifying as well."
"His chakra reserves are enormous too…"
"It seems… he truly has the potential to reach the level of the First Hokage."
Kakashi Hatake didn't fully understand how strong the First Hokage had been—
But seeing how highly Hiruzen regarded him—
He knew it must be on an entirely different level.
Perhaps even far beyond Hiruzen himself.
After all—
The ability to reshape terrain with ninjutsu—
In Kakashi's understanding—
Was something only tailed beasts could do.
In truth—
Hiruzen was the most shaken of all.
He had always placed his hopes on:
Naruto UzumakiSasuke Uchiha
Which was why he assigned Kakashi to lead them.
But now—
Konoha had secretly produced someone who might rival
Hashirama Senju.
In Hiruzen's eyes—
The revival of Konoha might come sooner than expected.
Seeing Hiruzen remain calm—
Kakashi spoke with concern:
"Lord Hokage… I don't think Orion should be exposed yet."
"At least not until he can protect himself."
He was worried.
Not just about other villages—
But even people within Konoha.
Though the ninja world seemed peaceful—
Kakashi had lived through the Third Great Ninja War.
He knew very well—
Other villages would never allow Konoha to produce such a threat.
Especially someone—
Who might one day reach the level of the Fourth Hokage.
Back then—
Minato Namikaze alone had been enough to deter entire nations.
If Orion's existence became known—
They would eliminate him at all costs.
And internally—
People like Danzo Shimura
would never tolerate such a variable.
Kakashi believed—
Danzo simply didn't want anyone who could threaten his ambitions.
Hiruzen understood.
He nodded.
"I know your concerns."
"I'll entrust Orion to you."
"I want you to help him grow into the pillar that supports Konoha."
"And…"
"Find out what that power inside him is."
"Help him control it."
Hiruzen had no intention of teaching Orion personally.
Because doing so—
Would immediately expose his importance.
Kakashi felt relieved.
This was exactly what he hoped for.
If Orion were brought close to Hiruzen—
He would instantly become a target.
Even if Hiruzen meant well—
Danzo wouldn't let him live in peace.
"Alright," Hiruzen said.
"Go check on him."
"I still have to deal with the aftermath of tonight's incident."
After Kakashi Leaves
Hiruzen stood by the window—
Looking out over Konoha's night.
He thought back to twelve years ago…
"I wonder…"
"Will that child become another Hashirama…"
"Or another
Madara Uchiha?"
If Orion reached Hashirama's level—
No one in Konoha could restrain him.
If he became like Madara—
The village would be in danger.
"This… is a gamble."
Hiruzen's expression turned serious.
Because a person's future—
Could change with a single thought.
"Kakashi…"
"I hope your judgment is correct."
He then thought of Naruto and Sasuke.
"Will you two be able to reach his level one day?"
Hiruzen still had high expectations for them.
"If Naruto fully controls the Nine-Tails…"
"And Sasuke awakens the Mangekyō Sharingan…"
"Then perhaps…"
"You two together could restrain him."
"Or…"
"If the two of you lose your way…"
"Perhaps Orion will be the one to stop you."
Thinking this—
Hiruzen felt slightly reassured.
In his eyes—
The potential of the Nine-Tails and the Sharingan—
Was limitless.
Meanwhile — Orion's Home
Kakashi arrived.
Orion was still unconscious.
But his vital signs were stable.
Kakashi stood beside the bed and sighed.
"I told the Third about you…"
"I hope you won't blame me when you wake up."
"He already figured it out."
"If I kept hiding it…"
"He would only grow more suspicious of you."
Kakashi felt helpless.
He had wanted to protect Orion's secret.
But tonight's event—
Made that impossible.
Thinking back to that explosion—
Even Kakashi felt lingering fear.
Looking at Orion's youthful face—
He muttered:
"I really don't understand…"
"How someone your age could possess such terrifying chakra."
"That technique…"
"It was already comparable to a Tailed Beast Bomb."
"Chidori shouldn't be capable of that."
"…Though in the end…"
"It still resembled a lightning-style technique."
"That lightning…"
"Far surpassed natural lightning…"
"…Maybe this is what true senjutsu power looks like."
Kakashi assumed—
The golden lightning was due to Orion's sage-like chakra.
Inside Orion's Consciousness
Orion's awareness was completely submerged in his inner space.
He was confused.
"Your chakra has doubled."
"Your speed has doubled."
That was all the system told him.
No explanation.
Orion frowned.
"Could it be…"
"That I released too much chakra?"
"After all…"
"My chakra isn't normal."
"It's pure natural energy."
"Inside my body, it's controlled…"
"But once it leaves…"
"It becomes unstable?"
His guess—
Was correct.
What happened earlier—
Was caused by excessive output of natural energy.
That overflow—
Triggered the surrounding natural energy—
Sending it into chaos.
At the same time—
The natural energy within Orion had a self-protection instinct.
When it sensed danger—
It immediately gathered surrounding energy—
Forming a protective barrier around him.
That was why—
He survived.
Additionally—
The lightning itself—
Originated from Orion.
It carried a faint will—
And instinctively avoided harming him.
Which meant—
All that destructive power—
Was redirected outward.
And everything around him—
Paid the price.
The ground—
Took the full force of the storm.
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