Chapter 46: The Trap and Uchiha Obito's Appearance
After entering Uchiha Fugaku's plan, Narutoquickly applied for early graduation, but Naruto did not get his wish to join the Anbu.
Instead, he was dispatched to the front lines of the conflict between Konoha and Kumogakure...
Regarding this decision by Konoha, even if the Uchiha Clan could resist, they decided to send the Family's Genius to the battlefield to pave a direct path for Naruto to the Anbu. However, the escort surrounding him was so luxurious it left people speechless.
Among the Uchiha clansmen heading to the battlefield with Naruto, there were three elite Uchiha Ninja who had awakened the Three-Tomoe Sharingan, naturally including Uchiha Hōtai, who had already secretly acknowledged Naruto as his master.
Three Uchiha Ninja with Three-Tomoe Sharinganalready represented one-third of the Uchiha's top-tier power on the surface. This was not only a sign of the Family's high regard for Naruto but also an attempt by the Uchiha Clan to use this opportunity to reshape their prestige within Konoha.
After Naruto arrived on the battlefield, his long-dormant Asura State of Mind was revived. Relying on the combat experience from his second life experience game, he quickly made a name for himself on the battlefield.
Of course, Naruto paid a price to achieve all this: he desperately squeezed the physical potential of the body of Uchiha Itachi he was possessing. While his strength advanced by leaps and bounds, it also left many hidden injuries in Uchiha Itachi's body.
But this was not something Naruto needed to consider. After all, this was just one life; how to maximize his own interests was what Naruto truly needed to consider. As for overdrawing Uchiha Itachi's body, it was completely outside his scope of concern.
"Master, according to intelligence, there is a Kumogakure transport squad ten kilometers away, led by only one Jonin," Uchiha Hōtai walked up to Naruto and reported in a low voice. "Furthermore, the higher-ups have ordered us to set out immediately to annihilate them!"
"Pack your gear and prepare to move out!" A bloodthirsty glint flashed through Naruto's eyes. "Remember to bring extra supplies and combat ration pillss. I don't believe such an important supply transport squad would have only one leading Jonin and be so easily discovered!"
Naruto had been struggling on the battlefield for nearly two years. He had a keen intuition for seizing opportunities and making judgments; he felt that this mission was not as simple as it appeared on the surface.
Uchiha Hōtai was extremely obedient to Naruto's orders. Although his decision to place his bets early seemed incredible to outsiders, Uchiha Hōtai's conviction to follow in Naruto's footsteps had only grown firmer since following him onto the battlefield.
Naruto's growth rate was simply too fast. Awakening the Three-Tomoe Sharingan at the age of nine, the future achievements of such a Geniuswould be limitless as long as he didn't die young.
"Physique is the biggest obstacle restricting the development of the Uchiha Clan!" Naruto couldn't help but lament in his heart while wiping his ninja sword. He could feel that after awakening the Three-Tomoe Sharingan, if he wanted to go further, he seemed to have reached his limit, aside from awakening the Mangekyo Sharingan.
At this moment, Naruto suddenly missed his original body immensely. If he had a massive sea of Chakra as a foundation, he wouldn't have to meticulously calculate Chakra consumption every time he fought.
"Master, we are ready!"
Uchiha Hōtai, ready to depart, interrupted Naruto's thoughts. After sheathing his sword, Naruto waved his hand and leaped forward, taking the lead and speeding toward the Kumogakure squad.
"Advance at full speed! Strive to annihilate the Kumogakure squad in one stroke before the enemy can react!"
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"Have they set out already?"
"Reporting to Lord Danzo, five minutes ago, the Uchiha Clan Ninja set off."
"Go notify the Akatsuki Organization; they can take action now!"
Danzo Shimura ordered the Root Ninja behind him. For the sake of his own plans, he could only reach a secret cooperation with the Akatsuki Organizationto remove certain unstable factors.
This unstable factor was, naturally, Naruto. During these nearly two years of fighting on the battlefield, Naruto's growth rate far exceeded Danzo Shimura's imagination, and the prestige and military merits Naruto had accumulated were a bit too much.
It was hard to imagine what changes would occur in Konoha if the Uchiha Clan managed to turn their situation around with the help of this local war.
"Teacher... I have always been following your original teachings and political ideology. Why was it Hiruzen who succeeded as Hokage and not me!"
Danzo Shimura rarely revealed his true feelings when no one was around; his obsession with the position of Hokage was beyond words.
"But no matter what, the Uchiha Clan must be excluded from the center of power in Konoha. Uchiha Madara and the Nine-Tails Attack are the best evidence of that!"
"Furthermore, once the unstable factors are cleared, it will be time to put the Akatsuki Organization—composed of a group of Rogue Ninja—on the cleanup list..."
"Although they only seek money, once wealth accumulates to a certain point, the danger of this organization becomes too great. Moreover, Orochimaru seems to have joined this organization, making it even more dangerous!"
In Danzo Shimura's eyes, there were no permanent partners, let alone anything that could not be betrayed. As long as he felt it was beneficial to Konoha and his quest to become Hokage, there was nothing he wouldn't or didn't dare to do!
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"Something's strange!"
Not far from the Kumogakure transport squad, Naruto stopped in his tracks. Looking at the wheel ruts pressed into the ground, he judged that this mission—or rather, this group of Kumogakure Ninja—was most likely a trap!
Since it was a squad transporting supplies, their load would be more or less heavy. It was impossible for wheels to roll over soft soil without leaving even a deep rut!
"Retreat!"
"What an excellent junior!"
The moment Naruto issued the retreat order, a playful voice abruptly rang in his ear, followed immediately by a viciously ruthless close-quarters attack.
*Clang!*
The ninja sword in Naruto's hand unsheathed instantly. The drawing speed of the Hiten Mitsurugi-ryū was so fast it only left a flash of light in the air, followed by a massive Sword Qi infused with Chakra flying toward the newcomer.
Hiten Mitsurugi-ryū Version 2.0 has officially appeared!
"Hey, hey, hey!" The person wearing the One-eyed spiral mask held his severed arm and kept backing away. "Junior, you're being a bit too ruthless!"
Despite his words, the severed arm quickly grew back. Simultaneously, a spiral-shaped suction erupted from his single eye, absorbing a nearby Uchiha Chunin who hadn't had time to react.
"It's you!" A deep hatred suddenly surged in Naruto's eyes. He could never forget the culprit responsible for the Nine-Tails Attack!
"Quickly clear out the Kumogakure squad; I'll handle this person!"
Since retreat was no longer an option, Narutosimply ordered the engagement. He also wanted to face this mysterious man who claimed to be Uchiha Madara and had caused the death of his parents!
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