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"Sasuke, Naruto… I didn't expect Naruto to also be subjected to a Cursed Seal.
Lord Orochimaru, what exactly are you trying to do???"
Dozens of meters from the tree hollow where Sakura and Naruto were hiding, Yakushi Kabuto's eyes flickered as he looked at Sasuke outside the tree hollow.
According to the original plan, wasn't Sasuke the only target?
Could it be for that plan?
Thinking of this, Yakushi Kabuto subconsciously pushed up his glasses, his expression grave.
The One-Tail Shukaku plus the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox.
Lord Orochimaru, are you really going to destroy Konoha this time??!"
"Then, let me first test the power of the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox…"
Considering this possibility, Yakushi Kabuto's glasses gleamed as he murmured softly.
He immediately turned to lure the enemy over… As a spy, his usual style was to act only after careful planning.
Always keeping himself out of harm's way, then using others to achieve his goals… "Fire Release: Phoenix Flower Jutsu…"
But just as he moved, a voice suddenly rang out from the nearby bushes.
"Nani? A Shadow Clone???"
Seeing another Sasuke suddenly appear and attack, Yakushi Kabuto exclaimed in surprise and immediately dodged.
But his heart was filled with confusion!!!
How could Sasuke use a Shadow Clone???
This was completely different from the intelligence he had gathered… "Hmph, you're indeed not a simple character.
First, you pretended to be a kind senior, and now you're trying to peek at our scroll…"
Sasuke's clone looked at Yakushi Kabuto, who had preemptively set the tone, then pushed off the ground and charged forward again.
This guy had a complete Heaven and Earth Scroll on him; how could he let go of such a rare opportunity!
"Enemy attack! Sakura, protect Naruto…"
The other Shadow Clone outside the tree hollow immediately warned them upon seeing this, simultaneously forming hand signs and joining the battle.
"Okay, leave this to me…"
Sakura subconsciously shouted, immediately drawing a kunai and looking around vigilantly.
An attacking squad wouldn't consist of just one person; there must be others ambushing nearby… "Sasuke, I'm not an enemy…"
Seeing that he was exposed, Yakushi Kabuto still put on a benevolent expression and shouted loudly.
Not exposing himself to daylight was a principle ingrained in his bones… "Enough nonsense…"
Sasuke's clone was completely unmoved, and the Konoha Great Whirlwind on his leg erupted fiercely.
"Since that's the case, I can only defeat you first before explaining…"
Seeing that Sasuke had no intention of negotiating, Yakushi Kabuto sighed helplessly, feigning resignation.
A sharp glint flashed in his eyes hidden behind his lenses, and green glowing Chakra ignited in his hand… He held out a hand in a palm strike, and the Mystical Palm Technique erupted, intending to sever Sasuke's leg nerves.
"Bang…"
But at the moment their leg and palm met, Sasuke vanished with a 'bang' as a Shadow Clone!
"A Shadow Clone?
Then you must be the original body…"
Yakushi Kabuto's expression subtly changed, and he immediately turned to stare at the other clone, muttering with certainty.
The next instant,
Yakushi Kabuto's Chakra erupted under his feet, and he rushed to the front of that Shadow Clone with lightning speed.
Facing Yakushi Kabuto, who had Jonin-level strength, the Shadow Clone, with only Genin-level strength, was utterly unable to resist… After barely blocking a few attacks with the help of his Sharingan, he was struck in the neck by a hand chop and dissipated with another 'bang'… "Another clone? Where's the original body???"
Seeing this, Yakushi Kabuto's face changed, and he subconsciously turned to look towards the tree hollow.
"Oh no…"
At the same time, Sakura's pretty face paled as she saw Yakushi Kabuto's gaze… She never expected this kind-faced senior to be so powerful.
He had defeated two Sasuke clones so quickly, and it seemed he didn't even have teammates!
If she had known, she would have gone to help fight directly… "Sakura, right? I actually have no ill intentions; it's Sasuke who…"
Seeing Sakura's tense vigilance, Yakushi Kabuto's heart stirred, and he quickly approached the tree hollow, spreading his hands to explain.
'Water Release: Water Needle…'
But the moment he got close, Sakura, who had secretly completed her hand signs, seized the opportunity and spat out three sharp water needles directly at his face.
This sudden turn of events caught Yakushi Kabuto off guard… He naturally knew all the intelligence about Sasuke's teammates; they shouldn't know any Ninjutsu.
Because of this, he dared to approach and speak so recklessly… But the current situation didn't allow him to think much; in a flash, Yakushi Kabuto decisively retreated, his body bursting backward… With a 'crack,' he couldn't dodge in time, and his glasses were pierced by a water needle… "Don't think of escaping…"
Seeing that her sneak attack failed, Sakura immediately threw a kunai and shouted in a sweet voice.
But Yakushi Kabuto, who now had time to react, was incredibly fast; he spun on his foot, and his Chakra erupted.
While dodging the kunai, his figure flashed, appearing beside Sakura, and his Mystical Palm Technique swiftly swept past… Sakura, who was just preparing to counterattack, felt her arms go heavy, and both arms fell limply.
"The nerves in your arms have been temporarily blocked by my Chakra; you won't be able to form hand signs for an hour… Now, we should have a good talk!"
Looking at Sakura's terrified eyes, Yakushi Kabuto retracted his Mystical Palm Technique and spoke in a gentle tone.
"I have nothing to talk about with you… If you want the scroll, here it is!
Sasuke-kun is nearby and will be back soon; I advise you to take the scroll and leave now…"
Seeing that she was powerless to resist, Sakura's heart stirred, and she kicked her fake scroll towards him, putting on a brave front.
Now, this was the only way to buy time!
Even if she couldn't scare Yakushi Kabuto away, Sasuke, who would receive feedback from his Shadow Clones, would return very soon.
"A scroll?
I've already collected that kind of thing… If you don't want to talk, then we'll wait until Sasuke returns.
But before that, I'll help Naruto… I know a little Medical Ninjutsu…"
Yakushi Kabuto said indifferently, then turned and walked towards the unconscious Naruto.
The fervor in his eyes could no longer be hidden… Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki, what kind of reaction would a Jinchuriki's body have when subjected to a Cursed Seal???
He was too curious… "Wake up quickly… Nalu Duo~~~"
Seeing Yakushi Kabuto extend his demonic claws towards Naruto, Sakura couldn't help but shriek loudly.
At the same time, her Chakra erupted again under her feet, intending to go and stall for time… "I have no ill intentions, Sakura…"
Yakushi Kabuto still feigned a benevolent smile, raising his hand to once again block Sakura's leg nerves.
But at this moment… "Boom…"
A violent, crimson Chakra erupted from Naruto's body, and as Yakushi Kabuto turned his head in shock,
The visibly materialized Chakra transformed into a long whip, lashing out with an afterimage that violently sent Yakushi Kabuto flying into the tree hollow… This sudden change startled both Sakura and Yakushi Kabuto simultaneously!
"Sakura, thank you for waking me up… Now, I won't let anyone harm you…"
Under Sakura's shocked expression, Naruto abruptly stood up, his face grim, and he said sternly.
Crimson, spiral-shaped Chakra surrounded his body, and half of his body showed Cursed Seal patterns identical to Sasuke's… On that once jovial face, his blue pupils had transformed into crimson beast eyes… A violent and evil Chakra aura instantly radiated in all directions…
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