These researchers with combat power equivalent to five naturally couldn't be Naruto's opponents, nor could they call for reinforcements.
The reinforcements they expected were currently fast asleep upstairs.
Well, there was also the possibility they might have been killed in passing by the escaped prisoners, but that wasn't something Naruto needed to consider.
Settle grudges and grievances as they come.
Even if Naruto were present, he probably wouldn't stop it.
After casually releasing his Haki to knock out the group of bookworms, Naruto finally turned his attention to the white-haired youth in the container.
Meanwhile, Suigetsu Hōzuki, trapped in the container, was somewhat confused, seemingly just realizing what had happened.
Speaking of which, he was also unlucky.
In the original timeline, this guy had escaped from Kirigakure after his brother's death, only to be captured by Orochimaru before he could accomplish anything.
Now Suigetsu's older brother, Mangetsu Hōzuki, the Hōzuki clan genius who could wield all seven ninja swords, hadn't died yet.
So although Kirigakure had already been thrown into chaos under the Bloody Mist policy, Suigetsu still hadn't developed thoughts of fleeing.
This capture was, strictly speaking, partly Naruto's fault.
Because of Naruto's actions, although Orochimaru's plan failed, he himself suffered almost no significant losses.
At the same time, after hearing certain rumors, Mei Terumi and others in Kirigakure chose to send people to make contact with Naruto.
And this scene happened to be witnessed by Suigetsu Hōzuki.
So he used his Hydrification Technique to secretly leave the village as well.
The result was his current situation.
Perhaps he really had some kind of fate with Orochimaru. Through a series of coincidences, he still ended up captured by him.
But since the time was short and this place was still too close to Kirigakure, Orochimaru hadn't conducted too many experiments on him yet.
In fact, placing him here was partly to prevent his escape and partly to eventually transport him to other bases.
Through the glass cover, the two stared at each other for a while before Naruto drew his Kusanagi Sword.
One slash, and the sealed section of the glass cover was cut with a smooth opening.
Suigetsu almost instantly activated his Hydrification Technique and escaped from within.
When Naruto saw this youth turn into flowing water, his eyes lit up slightly.
An ability similar to Logia Devil Fruit elementalization?
And it's not restrained by seawater.
Interesting.
Naruto, who had originally just casually freed a prisoner, suddenly became excited like a hunter spotting prey.
While in that container, he had been surrounded by anesthetic drugs that prevented him from gathering chakra.
The bottom of the tank was also equipped with Lightning Release jutsu mechanisms. As long as the researchers outside pressed a button, he would receive electroshock therapy. Water enhances Lightning Release techniques, amplifying their effectiveness.
This was also one of the few weaknesses of the Hydrification Technique.
"Oh? What's the meaning of this?"
Naruto sheathed his sword, then turned his head as if he hadn't seen Suigetsu's movements, showing no concern.
Beside him, Suigetsu was pointing two fingers at Naruto's head.
"I'll spare you once. That makes us even."
Although Naruto was the one who had freed him from captivity, Suigetsu was a guy with a somewhat peculiar temperament.
He didn't want to be ordered around by the other party as his "life-saving benefactor."
"Then go ahead."
Naruto just tilted his head slightly, looking at the little guy across from him.
It should be mentioned that at this time, Naruto's height was already approaching 1.8 meters, while Suigetsu, who was the same age as Naruto, was less than 1.6 meters tall.
So he was on tiptoes threatening Naruto.
It was somewhat comical when you thought about it.
"Do you know what you're saying?"
Suigetsu seemed to be provoked, gathering chakra in both hands.
With just a thought, he could fire high-pressure water cannons from his fingertips.
"Do it."
There wasn't a trace of tension on Naruto's face. He even smiled.
"Bastard..."
Suigetsu felt like this big guy was looking down on him, moving his index finger closer to Naruto's head again.
But in the end, he didn't release the Water Gun Technique. Instead, he used the Great Water Arm Technique to make his arm several times stronger, planning to knock out Naruto from behind, unable to distinguish friend from foe.
He had barely completed one step of his movement when Naruto turned and pinned him to the ground with a grappling technique.
"I didn't sense even a trace of killing intent from you."
Naruto had no intention of using excessive force, but Suigetsu was startled by his movement.
Fortunately, with the passive enhancement of his Hydrification Technique, he turned into liquid and quickly flowed to another side before being pinned down.
Then the liquid reformed.
"You bastard!"
He was gritting his teeth, but Naruto thoughtfully clenched and unclenched his hand.
"Even using Haki can't touch you?"
After reaching this conclusion, his satisfaction with Suigetsu Hōzuki increased even more.
"Hey! Don't underestimate me!"
Suigetsu felt like he was being ignored, and his youthful temper immediately flared up.
Not having lost his brother's protection yet, Suigetsu wasn't like in the original timeline, outwardly quirky but actually reliable and steady.
Right now he was more like a pure kid.
Being provoked like this, he immediately threw his earlier thoughts of holding back out the window.
"Water Gun Technique!"
Two thin, high-pressure water jets instantly shot from his fingers.
This kid still had some restraint. Even in his angry state, he didn't attack Naruto's vital points.
But Naruto across from him seemed to completely disregard these two attacks.
He just extended his palm and casually swatted twice as if shooing away flies, causing the two impactful water jets to burst into a sky full of water mist.
"Since Haki doesn't work, how about this?"
With a thought, two golden chains instantly shot out from Naruto's body, piercing through Suigetsu's torso before he could react.
"Ha! It's useless, my Hydrification Technique can..."
Before Suigetsu could finish his words, he felt all the chakra in his body sealed in an instant.
His body was also forced out of its hydrated state.
Fortunately, Naruto timely moved the Adamantine Sealing Chains to Suigetsu's body surface, or this kid would have suffered a heart-piercing attack during his casual test just now.
Suigetsu was suspended in midair like a sacrificial offering, his arms pulled apart by chains and feet together, forming a cross shape.
This immediately made Suigetsu's face alternate between red and white, his pride being quite strong.
Of course, Naruto had no intention of humiliating him. After noticing the kid wasn't wearing clothes, he immediately lowered him and casually grabbed a lab coat from some unlucky researcher to throw to him.
"Ah, sorry, sorry. I didn't mean to."
"You bastard, remember this!"
Suigetsu wrapped the coat around his waist, glaring at Naruto through gritted teeth.
But fortunately, he didn't attack again.
After this incident, Suigetsu understood that Naruto bore him no ill will.
Otherwise, when he had sealed his chakra just now, he could have delivered a killing blow.
However, a young person's pride wouldn't allow him to yield to this guy.
"Hahaha, not bad, kid. You've got spirit."
Naruto's eyes were full of appreciation as he looked at Suigetsu.
"What exactly do you want! Just say it!"
Suigetsu felt uncomfortable under Naruto's gaze and simply shouted desperately.
"As payment for rescuing me, I can agree to help you with one thing."
"No, no, I don't have anything I need your help with."
To this, Naruto just waved his hand.
"You can leave directly."
"?"
Seeming somewhat incredulous, Suigetsu froze in place.
Naruto just stepped aside to clear a path, indicating the other could leave anytime.
"Then I'm leaving?"
"Mm-hmm."
Suigetsu Hōzuki tentatively walked out of the laboratory. Finding that Naruto really had no intention of stopping him, this actually made the youth feel somewhat embarrassed.
"By the way."
Just then, Naruto spoke again.
"If you need help in the future, you can find me in the Land of Whirlpools."
"My name is Naruto Uzumaki."
"What a strange guy."