Naruto had wished that he and the others had that factor without knowing what it entailed.
Naruto had repeatedly gotten beaten to near-death, heavily injured even more so, and even killed a few times. So had Jiraiya, Krillyn, Ranma, and Roshi (aka Kamesennin) more often than any of those involved really wanted to think about it. Also a girl who had been entirely too close (in her own stated opinion) to the group in question when the wish went off.
So, somewhere out there in the multiverse, there was a particular version of someone named Ranma Saotome. Who had combined a number of the jutsu he'd learned from Naruto and Jiraiya, several techniques from the Kamesennin, a power level that put him above 99% of the Saiyan race, techniques he'd emulated or developed counters for from dozens of insanely powerful beings/monsters/demons, as well as the ability to go beyond even those levels with three enhanced stages. This Ranma Saotome was on the track of an entirely NEW ultra-powerful technique which looked promising though it could possibly cause him to cast aside his remaining humanity to ascend to another state of being altogether.
Some would argue that he'd already gotten there.
There were those who'd prefer to fight Naruto than face Ranma, and there were those who'd just look at one of the group and try to hide until they were gone.
None of this was known to Hinata Hyuga, who merely focussed past Naruto shirtless in order to look at his chakra pathways.
"Thick, strong, firm," said Hinata.
Sakura blinked, Shizune stared, and Tsunade facepalmed.
"He's much larger than is normal for his age," continued Hinata, concentrating on the task at hand. "He always was though, it's just more so."
"Uhm, Hinata," said Sakura. "I know you like him, but he couldn't possibly be better endowed than Sasuke-kun."
"Oh, he's always been bigger than Sasuke, deep and powerful with thick..." Hinata blinked and dropped her Byakugan, looking at the three kunoichi staring at her. Also the orderly who'd dropped a tray of instruments. "A-a-ano..."
"Hinata no ecchi," accused Sakura.
"W-w-w-what?" practically squeaked a reddening Hinata. "Why?"
"There's no way Naruto could be bigger or better than Sasuke!" declared Sakura.
"But his chakra flows have always been stronger than Sasuke's," protested Hinata.
"Chakra?" said Sakura, blinking a couple of times. "You were just talking about chakra flows? Oh. Haha. Yeah, I knew Naruto couldn't possibly be better endowed than Sasuke-kun!"
"Who's 'ecchi'?" muttered Tsunade.
Hinata frowned and fought off the embarassment. "Though Naruto-kun looks like he'd be better endowed in that too."
"No way!" declared Sakura. "How could you even tell?"
"Blood vessel thickness, and the develop... ment..." Hinata's voice trailed off and she slowly looked to the side.
Naruto's grin was bright enough that one could probably read from it. Jiraiya was attempting to stifle laughter, with limited success.
That was too much. Hinata found solace in unconsciousness.
"Well, gaki," said Jiraiya as Naruto managed to cross the room and catch the girl before she could hit the floor. "Maybe you don't have to worry about her killing you right away."
"Why would anyone worry about Hinata killing Naruto?" asked Shizune.
"Long story," said Jiraiya.
"How powerful are you two now?" asked Tsunade.
"Strong!" declared Naruto.
"Time for that debriefing yet?" asked Jiraiya.
"Give me an hour to clear my schedule," said Tsunade after considering it. "How many?"
"I'd consider at least two bottles," admitted Jiraiya.
"Okay, Shizune, get six bottles out of the locked stash you have hidden away in the supply closet on the third floor," said Tsunade.
"My lady?" asked Shizune.
"Of course I know about it," said Tsunade. "I have a feeling I won't be drinking alone."
"So I can't summon my giant robot?" asked Naruto.
"No," said Jiraiya, giving no indication of whether Naruto was serious or not himself.
Shizune thought it best to not inquire further as it might turn out that Naruto was NOT joking.
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