The Konoha Guard squad leader's pupils contracted rapidly.
He clutched his throat and stumbled back several steps.
[He seems to want to say something.]
Steam continued to rise from the punctured hole.
[A moment later.]
The Konoha Guard squad leader, who was kneeling on the ground, collapsed.
The pupils continue to dilate.
A look of utter disbelief still lingered on his face.
This scene.
This completely stunned the other members of the Konoha Guard.
[Everyone froze in place.]
This is beyond their comprehension.
[Furthermore, they weren't seasoned ninjas to begin with.]
It's quite normal to make such a basic and fatal mistake as losing focus.
Uchiha Sasuke: "Just like Naruto when he first left Konoha."
Naruto Uzumaki: "Hmph~"
Naruto Uzumaki: "Don't compare yourself to your past self, and don't condemn your past self."
Naruto Uzumaki: "In life, it's impossible to be right every single time. If you make a mistake, you make a mistake. I won't let my past self get the better of me!"
Naruto's words sounded like they were directed at Sasuke.
It was as if he was speaking to everyone.
It's more like... he's saying it to himself.
Recognizing our shortcomings motivates us to strive forward, and looking towards distant mountains guides our progress.
Tobirama Senju fell silent.
Suddenly I realized.
He seems to be...
I've been bullying my past self, and my living self.
"well..."
Tobirama Senju sighed heavily.
He shook his head.
I got lectured by Naruto in the black-framed world.
He accepted.
Now, Naruto in the golden-framed world... has successfully taught him a lesson.
And at this moment.
Orochimaru was stunned.
My gaze involuntarily drifted downwards.
Looking at Naruto Uzumaki grinning from ear to ear.
She suddenly realized.
They are both Naruto.
Once the shackles are broken, they will all eventually become the same Naruto.
The charm...it's always there!
Orochimaru couldn't help but stick out his long tongue and lick his dry lips.
In the end, however, his face was covered in licks.
Hehehe~
"Naruto-kun..."
"As expected, my judgment was wrong."
"The Uchiha clan is nothing but an obsession... constantly glorifying their weaknesses after they've been exploited..."
"What should truly be my obsession—past, present, and future..."
"It should be, it can only be—Naruto Uzumaki!"
Orochimaru is becoming increasingly entangled in the White Zetsu transformation.
...
The large screen with its black border continues to display the image:
"What are you trying to do?!"
"Traitor to the village?!"
[Members of the Konoha Guard angrily pointed at the ANBU ninja who had launched the sneak attack.]
Suddenly.
The group was taken aback.
[Even though the ANBU ninja who launched the sneak attack was wearing an animal mask.]
But at this moment.
[However, some of them could imagine what lay behind the mask.]
[His face was full of mockery.]
A bad feeling spread through their hearts.
[After all, they weren't ninjas who had fought their way up in real battles.]
[In their shock and rage, they didn't even notice.]
The other ANBU ninjas have disappeared.
By the time they came to their senses...
[They've followed in the footsteps of the previous Konoha Guard squad leader.]
The group reached for the kidneys in disbelief.
The first thing I touched was a cold, hard kunai.
What followed was the spurting of warm, fresh blood.
[Sneak attack!]
[No martial ethics!]
"You...you deserve to die!"
[Bang--]
[The members of the Konoha Guard had barely finished speaking.]
He was kicked from behind, his body lurching forward uncontrollably.
Then he fell heavily to the ground.
In reality, they still possess the capability to fight.
But they've been living a life of luxury for too long.
Even among Jonin, their skill level is questionable.
[Moreover, they've hardly experienced any bloodshed or fighting.]
The Anbu ninja easily dispatched this Konoha guard unit.
It was very relaxing, with absolutely no pressure.
[I even felt like laughing.]
[This is the so-called Konoha Guard, the elite?]
[The former Konoha Guard.]
Those are the true elites.
Don't be fooled by their arrogant attitude.
But when something happens, they really dare to step up, and they really can solve it.
The saying goes, "A ruthless person doesn't talk much."
[These are the Konoha guards created by the Sarutobi clan.]
[You need to be able to fully exploit the system of taking advantage of others.]
As the Hokage, and the strongest Hokage at that, it's impossible for him to know absolutely nothing.
If you don't want others to know, then don't do it in the first place.
Besides, these Konoha guards came openly and aboveboard.
[Refuse? Resist?]
[Very good, he hasn't grasped the Will of Fire. Take him back and give him a good lesson.]
Onoki: "The Will of Fire... was once the will we imitated."
Onoki: "The Will of Stone".
Onoki: "I never imagined it would become a weapon for the Third Hokage to consolidate his rule."
Heitu: "Actually, this kind of thing is best left unsaid."
Samui: "You're oversimplifying things."
Azabu-i: "Disbelief, disbelief in the will of fire, will have very serious consequences."
Mei Terumi: "Little Kurotsuchi, didn't Tsunade already write down the 'answer' very clearly when she returned to Konoha?"
Heitu: "Okay... indeed, if it's a closed-off education system, coupled with continuous forced brainwashing."
Kurotsuchi: "I think I understand why Naruto is like this in our world!"
Snap—
Inside Iwagakure Village.
Onoki slapped his forehead, looking at his granddaughter with a sense of helplessness.
Ugh... It's all that damned Itachi Uchiha's fault!
hateful!
However... it seems that my granddaughter is more perceptive than that Deidara kid.
Not to the point of having an obsession with art.
...
The large screen with its black border continues to display the image:
On the rooftop.
Orochimaru watched as Hiruzen Sarutobi's face alternated between pale and flushed.
I couldn't help but laugh again.
He glanced at the war-torn village of Konoha.
A hint of doubt did indeed flash in his eyes.
She clearly did not give the order to carry out the Konoha Crush plan in this way.
[Just thinking about it.]
Suddenly, four voices spoke in unison.
["Ninja Art: Four Purple Flame Formation!" x4]
[Buzz—]
[The next moment.]
[Using the four Sound Ninja from before as the four corners.]
A purple rectangular barrier rose up.
[This enveloped Hiruzen Sarutobi and Orochimaru.]
The four others maintained their positions, ensuring the continuous flow of chakra.
[Seeing this.]
Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression changed instantly.
[not good! ]
[Whoosh—]
At that moment, an ANBU ninja rushed forward.
[In mid-air, he pulled out a kunai.]
[A "ding" sound.]
[It was immediately met with a negative response.]
[Then, the ANBU ninja continued to retreat.]
[It was then engulfed by an unnamed purple flame.]
["ah--!!!"]
The screams pierced through the barrier.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression grew even more grim.
It knew this ordeal was going to be difficult.
[He kept an eye on the arena out of the corner of his eye.]
[result...]
[Perfect timing! I just saw the Konoha guard squad that got stabbed in the kidneys.]
Hiruzen Sarutobi's face was ashen.
[They've infiltrated?]
[Orochimaru's people?]
[still...]
[The image of his best friend flashed through Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind.]
Danzo?!