Hidden Stone Village.
"What?! Orochimaru actually conducted that kind of experiment—and succeeded?!"
"That man named Yamato… can use the secret technique that only the God of Shinobi, Senju Hashirama, could wield—Wood Release?!"
Having lived through Hashirama's era, Ōnoki was far more shocked than anyone else.
"Grandpa! How did Orochimaru restore his face like that?"
Kurotsuchi thought to herself—if she learned that technique, she'd never have to fear disfigurement again.
…
Hidden Sand Village.
"Wood Release?"
"That Orochimaru… he's even more dangerous than I thought."
Chiyo's expression darkened.
…
Hidden Cloud Village.
"The Wood Release said to be usable only by the God of Shinobi, Senju Hashirama? I wonder how it compares to my Lightning Release!"
The Fourth Raikage A was excited.
Even if he couldn't fight Hashirama himself, witnessing Wood Release with his own eyes would be incredible.
"Lord Raikage, do you know what technique Orochimaru used to heal his face?"
Mabui clearly wanted to learn it too.
…
Hidden Mist Village.
"Wood Release?! Lady Mizukage, this is huge news!"
Chōjūrō was thrilled.
"I want to meet Orochimaru…"
Terumi Mei's focus was entirely different.
All three Sannin were over fifty years old—yet Tsunade and Orochimaru looked young. Only Jiraiya looked his age.
Tsunade obviously wouldn't teach her any anti-aging technique… which left only Orochimaru.
"Meet Orochimaru? Lady Mizukage, he's dangerous!"
"Chōjūrō, what do you think I should offer to get Orochimaru to teach me that face-restoration jutsu?"
She looked dead serious.
…
Inside the Reaper's Stomach (place where souls are sealed after a user performs the Reaper Death Seal) — Dead Demon Consuming Seal.
Minato: "Wood Release can suppress a tailed beast. That's why Yamato was assigned to work with Naruto, who can draw on the Nine-Tails' power."
Kushina: "So that Yamato kid is useful!"
Minato hesitated. "Kushina… there's something I didn't want to tell you."
Kushina: "What?"
Minato: "If Naruto were ever to completely lose control… Konoha may have already instructed Yamato that he could…"
Kushina's pupils contracted sharply.
How dare Konoha!!!
…
Pure Land.
Hashirama:I can't believe someone else managed to learn my Wood Release.
Madara:That Orochimaru dared to tamper with your corpse. Hashirama, don't worry—he must die!
Hashirama:Ahh, Madara! You're so nice!
Madara:Hashirama! Only now do you realize the depth of my devotion?!
Madara thought to himself—having one Hashirama who can use Wood Release was already enough. That Yamato must die too.
Mito:On this, I agree! Anyone who touches my husband's body must die!
Tobirama:Brother, don't be angry. Once we descend, we'll wipe them out immediately.
…
The screen continued.
"First, let me spar with Naruto to see whether he or my Sasuke has grown more impressively!"
"Yarō!"
In his rage, three tails of Nine-Tails chakra burst from Naruto.
"Sasuke isn't your damn property!"
"Don't you dare say his name like he belongs to you!"
The power of Three-Tails Naruto exploded!
Even phantom tails formed behind him, whipping up a violent storm.
…
Inside the Reaper's Stomach (place where souls are sealed after a user performs the Reaper Death Seal).
"Aaaaah! Angry Naruto is so cool!" Kushina squealed, shaking Minato's arm wildly.
Minato smiled warmly. "Back then, when you were angry… you were just as captivating."
…
Konoha, Chūnin Exam Arena.
Sasuke: "…Naruto."
Naruto: "Sasuke~ no need to be touched by my words!"
Sasuke: "Tch! Don't get full of yourself. Did you forget the last scene? I killed Orochimaru—I don't need you to save me!"
Naruto: "Sasuke… you won't betray Konoha, right?"
Sasuke fell silent.
Would he betray Konoha?
If killing Itachi required it… then the answer was already clear in his heart.
"Naruto, you…"
Sakura was genuinely moved.
"Naruto-kun… so cool!" Hinata's eyes sparkled. She wondered—when Naruto went to retrieve Sasuke in the future, could she go too?
He'd probably think her too weak…
Right. She had to start training hard now!
Otherwise she'd never be able to keep up with him.
…
The scene continued.
Naruto and Orochimaru locked eyes—both pupils turning into vertical slits.
Buzz!
In Orochimaru's eyes, the person facing him was no longer Naruto… but the true Nine-Tails.
ROAR!
The Ninetails unleashed a roar at Orochimaru.
At the same time, Naruto erupted—massive chakra flooding outward as three tails fully formed.
BOOM!
The entire Tenchi Bridge shattered under Naruto's explosive chakra.
"Interesting," Orochimaru said without the slightest panic.
Naruto's power began to stabilize.
Sakura gasped:
"So that's the power of a jinchūriki? My skin can feel how terrifying that chakra is!"
"This amount of chakra… it's far beyond controllable range."
Shock filled her eyes.
Kabuto sneered, while Orochimaru only grew more excited.
A fierce battle was about to begin!
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