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Konoha.
Hokage Building.
The Third Hokage looked at the content displayed on the screen, feeling a great weight lift from his heart.
Finally, some "good" news.
The wisdom and abilities of the Konoha Ninja had once again played a role on the screen's battlefield.
Screen Shino, in this strategy to identify White Zetsu,
not only displayed considerable quick wit,
but more importantly, his resolve to "never harm a comrade"!
It is precisely because Konoha Ninja possess such resolve!
That the Fire of Konoha can continue!
The screen, as expected, still primarily sided with Konoha.
But the ultimate enemy had still not been dealt with.
One White Zetsu clone died, but there were still thousands upon thousands of White Zetsu clones.
They were truly troublesome opponents.
However, the Third Hokage did not gain nothing.
This White Zetsu seemed to be able to use Wood Release!
Wasn't this unique to the Senju clan?
Or perhaps hashirama cells had been stolen.
The Third Hokage suddenly thought of Orochimaru and Danzo.
The two of them had conducted many studies on hashirama cells back then… Nearby,
Shikaku's interest was piqued by this young Konoha Ninja named "Shino" on the screen.
This method was indeed the most secure.
He hadn't expected that besides his son, Shikamaru, there was someone so intelligent at the Ninja Academy.
The method of identifying White Zetsu on the screen was not just about deception.
It also involved coordination.
Konoha had a secret signal for teammates to communicate with each other.
And this signal was transmitted through rock-paper-scissors hand gestures.
Kiba had clearly understood the message Shino was conveying.
Namely, "attack me."
While the fake Hinata did not know this secret signal.
However, this small victory alone could not determine the outcome of the war.
The information gathering capabilities of the enemy and allied forces on the screen were vastly different.
Even White Zetsu knew things like 'Hinata likes Naruto'.
And even mimicked it quite convincingly… Ninja Academy.
Observation Deck.
A group of people simultaneously looked at Shino Aburame, who seemed like a small transparent figure in the arena.
His appearance was identical to Screen Shino.
Wearing a gray hooded trench coat.
Wearing black sunglasses.
His expression was calm.
He looked at the screen as if he didn't know that he was shining brightly on it.
Yuhi smiled, "Shino has a very high level of resolve. At any moment, attacking a teammate must be carefully considered!"
Kiba said directly, "Shino, I didn't expect it from you! You truly are my teammate!!"
Akamaru: "Woof woof!!"
Shino calmly replied, "Everyone is discussing Screen Shino, what does that have to do with me?"
After a moment of hesitation, Shino continued.
"Kiba, I want to ask, why did screen Kiba ask Hinata that kind of question?"
'Isn't the person she likes most Naruto?'
Kiba's forehead dripped with cold sweat, and he scratched his head with an awkward laugh.
How was he supposed to know screen Kiba would do that?
It was just teasing…
In the tense atmosphere of the battlefield,
asking such a question to lighten the mood shouldn't be a problem, right?… Beside him, Hinata's eyes completely darkened, and her face flushed.
What exactly was being exposed on the screen?!
Her private matters were being exposed from time to time!
If it weren't for everyone being considerate of her and not saying it directly,
she would want to find an opportunity to faint again… Shikaku's expression was calm.
But thoughts stirred in his mind.
How many people on the screen knew that Hinata liked Naruto?
White Zetsu, who could clone and shapeshift, knew.
Captain Yamato knew.
All members of Team Eight knew.
So, the enemy's information gathering had reached this level?
And on the Shinobi Alliance side,
it seemed they knew very little even about the enemy's abilities… Naruto was completely baffled by the screen's content.
He couldn't distinguish between the real Hinata and the fake Hinata at all.
In fact, when he saw the "fake Hinata" being shy, he himself felt a little embarrassed.
But in the end, the screen's Hinata transformed directly into a White Zetsu.
And let out a loud "Kaka" laugh.
This greatly shocked Naruto's spirit… Iruka watched as the screen once again exposed the bond between "Naruto and Hinata."
He had already basically accepted this fact.
If these two didn't get married, it would indeed be hard to resolve… [Hidden Cloud Village]
[Allied Forces Headquarters]
["What, the Nine-Tailed wants to go out?! What is Killer Bee doing?"]
[The Fourth Raikage was furious.]
[Mysterious Island]
[Inside the Waterfall of Truth]
The place where Naruto acquired the Nine-Tails' Power and became Golden Naruto.
[Naruto confronted a group of Ninja.]
'Why is the guard so strict? Something's definitely not right!'
[Shikaku Aburame: "Naruto, I'm sorry, you can't go through. Please return to your original room."]
["Huh? Why is Shino's dad here? Why are you monitoring me?"]
[Shikaku: "That's enough, go back. I'll tell you when you're back."]
["If that's the case, wouldn't it be the same to say it outside?" A figure walked over.]
[Naruto looked at him in surprise, "I-Iruka-sensei! Why are you… also on this island?!"]
[Iruka smiled, trying to comfort Naruto.]
[Listening to Iruka-sensei's explanation, Naruto detected the scent of a lie.]
In this place, he felt the Chakra presence of the Nine-Tailed.
It wasn't coming from himself!
It was very strange!
Their behavior was also strange!
[Finally, Naruto activated Sage Mode.]
[The orange eye shadow reappeared.]
[Controlling his power, he pushed away the familiar Konoha elders.]
[He burst out of the Waterfall of Truth in an instant.]
[The rushing waterfall was immediately broken.]
[Standing on the grass outside.]
[Naruto suddenly sensed a large amount of familiar information.]
[Coming from a very distant place.]
This was a special function brought about by Sage Mode's use of natural energy.
Kakashi-sensei fighting hard!
Lee and Guy-sensei fighting!
Sakura treating the wounded in a temporary tent!
Ino and Shikaku fighting Kakuzu!
Kimimaro, whom he had once fought!
One by one, familiar Konoha Ninja comrades!
One by one, enemies he had once defeated and who had died!
And white creatures!
A battlefield with countless casualties!
A hellish Ninja World… [Naruto's pupils constricted, cold sweat streaming down his face.]
This feeling!!!
["What's going on?!"]
["Why has it come to this?!"]
[Naruto questioned Iruka and the others who emerged from the waterfall.]
He was asked to come to the island to train!
Yamato-sensei had a secret mission but didn't tell him!
It was all to deceive him into staying here!
["My comrades are struggling on the battlefield!"]
["Why must I hide here alone?!"]
[Iruka: "…Once the Eight-Tails and Nine-Tailed are taken, the enemy's jutsu will be complete, and the world will face destruction. Protecting you is equivalent to protecting everyone and the future of this world. Right now, everyone is fighting desperately for you, Naruto. I hope you overcome yourself. For now, you can only endure."]
[Hearing these words, Naruto closed his eyes and lowered his head.]
[He thought of the promise he had once made to Nagato.]
Naruto had his own Ninja Way.
He had to do what he said!
If all his comrades were fighting for peace,
and he alone hid powerlessly!
Then he wouldn't be Uzumaki Naruto!
He would be denying his entire existence!
His own strength was growing; he had mastered Nine-Tails Mode and learned the Tailed Beast Ball.
If he himself acted and still couldn't defeat the enemy,
then his comrades would be even less able to stop them… [A moment later.]
[Naruto looked Iruka in the eye, his orange eye shadow and black horizontal bar eyes filled with determination.]
["This war, I will end it alone."]
["Whether it's hatred or pain,"]
["I will bear it all on my shoulders."]
["This is my mission."]