Chapter 158
Naruto also saw Asuma, who had recently returned, and… Kurenai Yuhi.
When Kurenai Yuhi walked in, she naturally noticed Naruto.
For a moment, her pupils constricted, and the aura around her became somewhat terrifying.
All of this was because of the mark Naruto had left on her, on her… with his "Finger Engraving Seal" at that time.
Enemies meeting again, their eyes burned with hatred.
However, Kurenai Yuhi, whose eyes were very red, still suppressed her anger, called out the names of three students, and prepared to leave.
She intended to leave, but Naruto had no intention of letting her go.
"Oh, isn't that Teacher Kurenai?"
Naruto's words immediately drew everyone's attention.
Since last time, this woman hadn't come to bother him again.
Perhaps she had recognized reality and knew she was no match for him.
Or perhaps… she was diligently training, striving to defeat him soon.
Isn't she, after all, promoted from Chunin to Joninnow?
Quite diligent.
But she still needed to work harder.
Under Kurenai Yuhi's gaze.
Naruto's index finger ignited with a faint, fierce flame.
"!"
This scene triggered Kurenai Yuhi's unpleasant memories.
That indifferent, beautiful face now looked incredibly terrifying!
And Naruto, still courting death, moved his finger closer to the desktop and began to sketch… a pattern on it.
Soon, the shape of a peach appeared.
Compared to Aunt Mikoto's, or Aunt Hazuki's, there was indeed a difference.
But it was still quite commendable.
As Naruto carved a mark on the peach.
Kurenai Yuhi trembled all over!
The others watched this scene, feeling very strange.
Sako, however, keenly sensed… a conflict between the two.
In the end, Kurenai Yuhi still left; she forced herself to endure.
But the killing intent in her eyes showed that she would definitely come for him, which was great.
I just love the… delightful corruption of an unyielding Kunoichi.
Finally, only Naruto, Sako, and Sakura were left in the entire class.
"Why hasn't our Jonin Instructor arrived yet?" Sakura complained, resting her chin on her hand.
"He probably got lost helping an old lady on the path of life," Naruto said casually.
And this, in fact, was closest to the truth.
Kakashi… would definitely be late.
"Alright, since our Jonin Instructor doesn't treat us like people, we don't need to pay too much attention to him. Let's go home…"
Under Sakura's dumbfounded gaze, Naruto pulled open the classroom door and left… left… Sako, who seemed to have understood something, also directly climbed out the window and left.
"Sasuke~!"
Seeing both of them run off, Sakura panicked.
A few minutes later… Kakashi arrived.
"Moshi moshi…"
Kakashi pulled open the door and glanced into the classroom.
He only found Sakura alone.
"Where are the other two?" Kakashi asked.
"Th-they…"
Sakura hesitated for a moment.
"…Perhaps because you didn't come for so long… they went home."
Kakashi: "…"
Then, Kakashi saw the pattern Naruto had carved on the desktop.
A peach, and also… the saying "Do not do to others what you would not want others to do to you."
Chapter 103. Orochi-hime, Itachi: Akatsuki, everyone, the Nine-Tailed is too dangerous!
Southern part of the Land of Rivers, Akatsuki Organization secret base.
In the cave, the Akatsuki Organization members gathered, reporting on their work over the past few weeks.
"Ho ho… Itachi, as you said, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is very difficult to deal with…"
After reporting their respective mission statuses, Orochi-hime brought up the situation she had observed earlier.
"You've made contact with him?"
Itachi asked.
The members of the Akatsuki Organizationwatched the two converse.
Capturing Tailed Beasts had always been the ultimate goal of the Akatsuki Organization.
These past years, operating in the shadows, was to gather funds for future operations.
Currently in the fundraising stage, Akatsuki was preparing for the future capture of the Nine Tailed Beasts.
And unlike in the original story… Orochi-hime did not attack Itachi, so she naturally did not betray Akatsuki.
Because Orochi-hime had set her sights on a more interesting prey… which was also Akatsuki's prey.
The organization leader, Pain, had always instructed his subordinates to cautiously approach Tailed Beasts or Jinchuriki, to avoid arousing suspicion from others.
Orochi-hime's words this time were undoubtedly also testing Pain's attitude.
If she made a move on something the organization had targeted, how would Pain react?
"It doesn't matter… the Nine-Tailed needs to be sealed into the Gedo Statue last…"
Pain gazed at Orochi-hime, his face showing no emotion.
There was still a long time before the operation.
It was anyone's guess when they would gather enough funds and capture the 1-8 Tailed Beasts.
These words also tacitly approved Orochi-hime's actions regarding the Nine-Tailed.
After all, Orochi-hime was a former Konoha Ninja.
It was normal to seek revenge on Konoha, wasn't it?
This could also divert Konoha's attention.
Making it easier for the Akatsuki Organization to continue its covert operations.
—Provided Orochi-hime didn't mention her joining Akatsuki, which would expose the organization.
"You said that Nine-Tailed brat is strong, how strong?"
Kakuzu, who had been silent, suddenly spoke coldly.
His emerald eyes glared at Orochimaru and Itachi.
After some time together, he acknowledged Itachi's abilities, but didn't think Itachi was a suitable companion.
Kakuzu, who had always disliked Itachi, didn't think the Nine-Tailed brat could be that strong.
Defeating Biwa Jūzō?
Juzo was just a trash Ninja, not a strong one at all.
"Ho ho… why don't you go try, Kakuzu?"
Orochi-hime gently suggested that Kakuzu test the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki's limits.
Uzumaki Naruto stomped a cursed-seal-transformed Mizuki to death.
Although Mizuki was very weak, and the cursed seal was still in its experimental stage.
However, at that time, Mizuki's combat power was at the level of a Special Jonin.
Naruto actually stomped him to death with one kick.
This indicated that the kid's combat power was at least at the Elite Jonin level… like Kakashi Hatake.
This sounded terrifying.
Because he hadn't really unleashed the Nine-Tails Power.
A Jinchuriki, unarmed, without using Tailed Beastpower, instantly killed a Special Jonin.
If that's not terrifying, what is?
If Uzumaki Naruto went into Tailed Beast Mode, he would at least be Kage-level.
His upper limit was so high that even Orochi-himefelt a thrilling excitement.
Killing with a borrowed knife; if someone in the Akatsuki Organization was willing to sacrifice themselves, that would be for the best.
"Kakuzu, don't be impulsive."
Pain appeased Kakuzu, which made Orochi-hime a bit disappointed.
Then, Pain instructed Orochi-hime to do whatever she wanted, as long as she didn't expose the organization.
"Wouldn't that be bad?"
At this moment, Itachi suddenly spoke.
Compared to the playful Orochi-hime, Itachi harbored absolute hatred for Naruto.
Uzumaki Naruto must die, or my heart will not be at peace!
So Uzumaki Naruto must die!
"Uzumaki Naruto has only just graduated from the Ninja Academy, and he already possesses this level of combat power. Let everyone present ask themselves, who among you was stronger than him at that time…"
Itachi began his argument.
Or rather… killing with a borrowed knife.
"When Uzumaki Naruto participates in the Chunin Exams… and grows stronger, by then, I believe…"
Itachi looked around at everyone.
"I… and Orochimaru, will both be no match for him."
Everyone: "!"
Itachi's words finally moved everyone slightly.
Even Pain began to take it a little more seriously.