That was what he said, but if Naruto was going to tell his own story...
'Naruto Uzumaki' said he had no choice.
Because he simply could not beat Naruto. Naruto's strength was beyond his comprehension. So he continued his tale.
He spoke of his first mission, escorting Tazuna back to his homeland, when they encountered the Demon Brothers, Zabuza Momochi the Demon, and his partner Haku. But in 'Naruto Uzumaki's' world, Zabuza and Haku had died.
Both of them had died!
And it seemed they had gone without any regrets.
After that came the Chunin Exams. The Chunin Exams here had been full of twists and turns. Orochimaru's Konoha Crush Plan had succeeded, and Hiruzen Sarutobi had died at Orochimaru's hands.
Sasuke had also been branded with Orochimaru's Cursed Seal.
Many things had happened during that time—'Naruto Uzumaki's' growth, Jiraiya's help, the sand shinobi invasion, and Naruto's battle and reconciliation with Gaara.
Then came the battle of the Three Sannin. With his outstanding performance, Naruto had made Tsunade see him in a new light.
When Sasuke heard of Naruto's accomplishments, their constant rivalry, coupled with Sasuke's desperation to avenge himself against his brother Itachi, finally made him unable to resist the temptation of power. He defected to Orochimaru and became a Konoha Rogue Ninja.
The long years that followed were Naruto's endless pursuit of Sasuke.
You chased me, and when you caught me, we dueled in the Valley of the End. Hehehe...
That was probably the friendship between 'Naruto Uzumaki' and Sasuke in this world, wasn't it?
Naruto thought so, remembering the Sasuke by his side. The Sasuke beside him was much less troublesome—more obedient, without so much nonsense.
'Naruto Uzumaki' slowly recounted his life, from his childhood to inheriting the position of Seventh Hokage, then marrying Hinata and having