A soul awakens in the ravaged Hidden Leaf Village, reborn in the body of a young orphan who died saving others during the Nine-Tails' assault. He inherits the boy's Academy-level skills—and a rare power called Kinetic Control that lets him harness and redirect momentum. Though he carries no love for Konoha's ideals, he must hide his true nature, master the basics of ninja life, and pass the approaching genin exam to secure his place. Amid the ruins, torn between his own ambition and the orphan's lingering devotion to the Will of Fire, he struggles to balance cunning survival with quiet heroism. Shadows from another realm haunt his memories, promising both danger and opportunity in this second life.This is a fanfiction work inspired by the Naruto series. I do not own Naruto or any associated characters and settings; all rights belong to Masashi Kishimoto and the respective copyright holders.