[Buzz—]
The shuriken spinning rapidly in mid-air instantly splits into two.
Dozens of shuriken flew towards Orochimaru.
Orochimaru's lips curled slightly.
We can't keep everyone waiting too long.
She stopped abruptly.
[Hands clasped together.]
"Spiritual communication."
["Edo Tensei!"]
Orochimaru: "Hehehe~"
Orochimaru: "Looks like I didn't keep everyone waiting too long~"
Orochimaru: "Sarutobi-sensei, this is the real gift I prepared for you."
Within the underground base of the root tissue.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's face turned ashen.
The veteran clenched his fist, veins bulging.
Danzo Shimura glanced at his best friend expressionlessly.
He then let out a cold snort.
A woman's kindness.
Now you know you regret it?
...
Hiruzen Sarutobi's pupils suddenly contracted.
[I unconsciously clenched my teeth.]
A sense of foreboding rose within me.
"That seal...could it be that technique?!"
[...]
[Inside the arena, in the audience stands.]
"Am I late?"
The large fox stood with its arms crossed, its face full of arrogance.
However.
The cockroaches all tilted their heads, looking at her with some confusion.
The big fox was taken aback.
That's right.
[Only Naruto has seen her in her human form.]
[Then, the big fox also felt bored.]
This kind of cleanup work is completely unsuitable for her. She's a dignified Nine-Tails; how could she possibly do something like cleaning up the battlefield?
[but. ]
The thought had just formed in my mind.
Another thought flashed through the fox's mind.
[No!]
[Those people from the past... um!]
That's right!
I still remember all the people from back then!
[Let's take advantage of the chaos to loot...cough cough, protect our assets!]
[This fox is none other than the mighty leader of the tailed beasts!]
How can someone be poorer than a mere human being?
[Hmph!]
Blame it on that wicked blond guy, he's so poor!
Compared to Xiao Nan, they are indeed very poor.
Otherwise, what if Xiao Nanzi comes knocking on our door with that incredibly large dowry, and we can't afford to repay it?
[Make money! Make money!]
[Earn money honestly!]
Humans have their ways, and foxes have theirs!
[I'm just a simple woman; if you have any problems, go talk to my family's spirit beast!]
Thinking of this.
The big fox then headed off towards the commercial street with a clear conscience.
The big fox came quickly and left quickly.
This left the cockroaches somewhat puzzled.
Suddenly.
Just then.
[Nara Shikamaru noticed that Minato Namikaze and the others were no longer in the audience.]
[After a moment's thought.]
Nara Shikamaru then offered a reminder.
"Sasuke, Uncle Minato is missing, and Aunt Kushina isn't here either."
"Uncle Minato seems to have said something like..."
[Before Shikamaru could finish speaking.]
Sasuke had clearly realized what was happening too.
["not good!"]
[If you're going to recruit Danzo, include me!]
[Even if I just let you exhale a fire jutsu first, I'll do it!]
[etc! ]
If I were strong enough... could I be like Naruto...?
Sasuke, who had vanished in a flash, glanced up at the sky.
The sky remains overcast.
Thunder rumbled.
Lightning bolts shot out continuously from above the dark clouds.
[Gurgle—]
Sasuke swallowed hard.
[This reminds me of the scene where Naruto used Kirin.]
That's...too brutal.
Compared to Naruto's Kirin, his own Kirin was like a small calf.
Furthermore, Sasuke's intuition told him that Naruto could continuously unleash the Kirin if he wanted to.
Ultimately, it's because Naruto wasn't ready to declare war on the entire ninja world.
Exposing too much too early.
This could give an opportunity to a powerful, lurking enemy in the future.
[so. ]
[call--]
Sasuke took a deep breath.
"I must grow up quickly!"
"I will absolutely not hold you back!"
[...]
Kakuzu: "I need to make a correction."
Kakuzu: "What is meant by Minami's dowry?"
Kakuzu: "Mine! Mine!!"
Angel Xiao Nan: "Some of it is yours, but not all of it."
Kakuzu: "Hmph!"
Kakuzu: "Once I become the chief financial officer...it will all be mine!"
Yoho~
You're quite good at going along with things.
Kakuzu's little scheme naturally couldn't be hidden from everyone.
Nagato shook his head helplessly.
Looking up at the sky, which was also covered with dark clouds.
"Naruto with black-rimmed glasses..."
"Will it bring a smile to this country that will never stop crying?"
"It's like making Minami smile..."
Muttering to himself, Nagato's gaze unconsciously fell on Yahiko.
"Perhaps you will be resurrected in the future."
"You're more suitable to be the leader of Akatsuki."
However, Nagato quickly shook his head with a bitter expression.
Even if Yahiko were to be resurrected, it wouldn't change much.
and...
Xiao Nan won't be around by then either.
Of course, given Nagato's understanding of Yahiko, Yahiko will soon recover and continue to pursue his dream.
If the redesigned ninja world by Naruto with the black frame is truly the same as their ideal ninja world.
So, the Akatsuki organization... will be officially recognized!
To maintain order in the new ninja world.
...
The black-bordered screen continues:
["one!"]
Orochimaru could no longer suppress his smirk.
She couldn't help but smile at the thought of what she was going to do later.
[Boom!]
A coffin slowly rose before Orochimaru.
[Ding ding ding—]
[In an instant.]
Hiruzen Sarutobi's shuriken shadow clone technique was blocked.
"They're actually using summoning magic for defense..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi narrowed his eyes slightly.
"This dead person is..."
Upon seeing the character "初" (first) on the coffin, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression completely changed.
Orochimaru paused deliberately.
Then, unable to contain himself any longer, he burst into laughter.
[The thought of Sarutobi, the self-proclaimed God of Shinobi and the Strongest Hokage, facing the true God of Shinobi is unbearable.]
Orochimaru couldn't help but laugh, also anticipating Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression later.
[boom--]
The coffin bearing the inscription "Beginning" broke through the ground completely.
Standing before Orochimaru, exposed to the air.
[The coffin still bore the shuriken that Hiruzen Sarutobi had just thrown.]
[at the same time. ]
[Outside the arena.]
[Shimura Danzo could now clearly see the entrance to the arena.]
"That's it... Heh, the Four Purple Flame Formation?"
"No rush, let's assess the situation first."
[Whoosh—]
[The words fell.]
[The spot where Shimura Danzo disappeared.]
[They sped towards the entrance of the arena.]
[A burning light shone in his eyes.]
The temptation to regain youth was simply too great for it.
[Perfect for continuing the "endurance tactic".]
[but. ]
[Just as Shimura Danzo thought of it as a fish entering the sea.]
[Once inside the arena, you can take advantage of the chaos and evade pursuers.]
[The entrance to the arena.]
A golden figure slowly appeared.
He wore that familiar, gentle smile.
[Obviously.]
This figure had been waiting here for quite some time.