Following the conclusion of the Summit War, Edward Newgate, once revered as one of the Four Emperors of the New World and considered the mightiest man alive, believed his life was about to come to an end at Marineford. However, upon waking up, he found himself in a place known as the "Ninja World," where he encountered a young boy named Naruto.
"Gurararara! Hey kid, do you have any parents?" The towering Whitebeard asked, looking down at the five-year-old Naruto, who trembled in response.
"N-no, I don't. My name is Naruto Uzumaki, and... I'm an orphan," Naruto replied, his voice barely above a whisper.
"Naruto, become my son!" Whitebeard exclaimed.
"Wh-What?!" Naruto was taken aback by the unexpected offer.
