Chapter 116: Uzumaki Kenshin and Uzumaki Tsunetachi
In the Root of Konoha, many Root Ninja were gathered together by Danzo Shimura.
However, Danzo Shimura did not gather them for rescue, but for waiting.
Yes! Simply waiting!
Waiting for Hiruzen Sarutobi to die, waiting for Konoha to be leaderless; when that moment arrives, that is when the Root Ninja will act!
"Danzo Shimura, you really are cold-blooded and ruthless!"
Another Shadow Clone of Naruto had long since replaced a Root Ninja. Mixing in with the Root Ninja, he sneered inwardly; acting like this, Danzo Shimura would sooner or later face a backlash.
What Naruto needed to do was to accelerate this backlash and let Danzo Shimura fully enjoy the torment of being abandoned by everyone!
"Danzo-sama, Jiraiya has already lured Shukakuout of the Village, and Orochimaru has performed the Edo Tensei!"
"Hahaha!"
Listening to the report from his subordinate spy, Danzo Shimura laughed heartily. After a dozen chuckles, he calmed his excited mood and asked about the specific situation of Hiruzen Sarutobi in a pleasant tone.
"Which deceased Ninja exactly did Orochimarusummon with Edo Tensei?"
"The situation is unclear, and this subordinate cannot give a definitive answer." The reporting Root Ninja did not speak too definitively at first. "However, it is certain that Orochimaru has definitely summoned the First Hokage, Hashirama!"
"Hashirama?" A flash of light appeared in Danzo Shimura's eyes. He was somewhat excited and even more tempted.
After all, the First Hokage, Hashirama, was a legend in the Ninja World, one of the founders of Konoha. His status and combat power were top-tier even today. It was only natural for Danzo Shimura to have crooked thoughts about the Hashirama summoned by Edo Tensei.
"It seems that if there is a chance, I still need to find a way to get this technique from Orochimaru!"
Danzo Shimura made up his mind. He had even thought about what benefits he would use to lure Orochimaru into handing over the technique after he became Hokage. He had also long since thought about how to use this technique.
Use Edo Tensei to summon an army of the dead, sweep across the Ninja World, and achieve great feats that even the First Hokage, Hashirama, had never accomplished!
"Go scout again! Report again!"
Danzo Shimura suppressed the longing in his heart and once again gave orders to the Root Ninja who had come to report the news.
"Understood!" After receiving the order, the Root Ninja disappeared on the spot with a Body Flicker Technique.
After this Root Ninja left, Danzo Shimura was still a bit uneasy. He pointed to another Root Ninja and instructed, "You go scout for information as well, and report immediately if there are any emergencies!"
Naruto's Shadow Clone was speechless. Out of so many people, why did Danzo Shimura have to pick him specifically...
But it didn't matter. In any case, he was going to pull some strings behind the scenes. This opportunity wasn't great, but it was worth utilizing.
Naruto's Shadow Clone accepted the order and left. But once he had left the Anbu base, Narutowas like a tiger released from its cage. He didn't pay attention to the six people and two corpses inside the Four Violet Flames Formation, but instead headed straight for Kakashi Hatake.
"Kakashi-sensei! Look out!"
Another Shadow Clone of Naruto was fighting fiercely, but after receiving the information feedback from the first Shadow Clone, his reaction was incredibly fast.
Because he had fused some Yin-Yang Release Chakra, Naruto's Shadow Clone was more capable. Unless he suffered a fatal injury or ran out of Chakra, he would not easily dissipate.
Moreover, because of the Yin-Yang Release Chakra, Naruto's Shadow Clone was nearing perfection. Except for the fact that his consciousness was absolutely controlled by Naruto's main body, the Shadow Clone's body was no different from a normal person!
This was thanks to the Secret Technique provided by the Little Nine-Tails, which allowed Naruto to combine the Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu with Yin-Yang Release Chakra. After improving it, this effect was finally achieved.
"Rip..."
The sound of a sharp blade tearing through clothes rang out, followed by scattered blood droplets. Having received an early warning, Kakashi Hataketurned his head abruptly. As his pupils dilated, his movements were not slow in the slightest.
"Chirp, chirp, chirp..."
The Chidori, a huge noise like thousands of birds chirping, resounded. The Three-Tomoe Sharinganquickly locked onto the Shadow Clone of Narutodisguised as a Root Ninja, and Kakashi Hatakesuddenly unsheathed like a sharp sword!
The Shadow Clone of Naruto, disguised as an Anbu Ninja, reacted incredibly fast. While narrowly dodging, he reached out and grabbed Kakashi Hatake's right wrist. He suddenly utilized the force-generating method of the Eight Extremes Fist. Leveraging the huge momentum of Kakashi Hatake's forward charge, he used his waist as an axis and twisted his body again. Kakashi Hatakewas uncontrollably spun around by the Shadow Clone of Naruto and then violently thrown outwards.
"Root?!"
Kakashi Hatake naturally recognized the masks and special attire of the Root Ninja, but masks and clothes could be forged, so Kakashi Hatake was not entirely certain.
Naruto's Shadow Clone did not answer. With a Body Flicker Technique, he circled behind the other "injured" Shadow Clone of Naruto. With a clean, swift strike to the back of the neck, he carried the other Shadow Clone and retreated rapidly, fleeing.
"Let go of Naruto!"
Kakashi Hatake's eyes were splitting with rage. Naruto was not only his Disciple but also the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki of Konoha. At this sensitive time, whoever kidnapped Naruto could easily trigger Kakashi Hatake's sensitive nerves.
Kakashi Hatake could not care about anything else. He abandoned the defense against the joint attack of the Sand Ninja and Otogakure, and chased after Naruto's Shadow Clone, leaving the center of the battlefield.
Others, such as Asuma Sarutobi, Might Guy, Kurenai Yuhi, and Anko Mitarashi, naturally noticed the commotion here, but due to the numerous Sand Ninja and Otogakure around them, they could not free themselves to participate in the rescue.
However, when they saw that the person who kidnapped the Shadow Clone of Naruto was a "Root Ninja," those who generally knew Naruto's identity gritted their teeth, and their attacks became even more ruthless.
They wanted to quickly quell this turmoil so they could assist Kakashi Hatake in rescuing Naruto as soon as possible. Otherwise, given Kakashi Hatake's pitiful Chakra reserves, it was very likely that he would go and never return.
"Hey, Number Two!"
The Shadow Clone of Naruto, called Number Two, was stunned, and then an unhappy expression appeared on his face. "I am also Naruto, okay?"
"Don't deceive yourself, we are all just Clones." The Shadow Clone of Naruto, carried on Number Two's shoulder, curled his lips, then looked smug. "But I appeared earlier than you, and my abilities are more comprehensive. It's no problem for me to be the boss, right?"
The Shadow Clone of Naruto, called Number Two, really wanted to refute, but because he only possessed the Taijutsu and swordsmanship of Naruto's main body, all his refutations seemed powerless.
"Tch, isn't it just knowing a little Ninjutsu, Taijutsu, and swordsmanship, and inheriting some of the Mangekyo Sharingan's abilities? What's the big deal!"
"I have it, you don't. That is the gap!"
"You..."
"Stop with the 'you, you, you'." Naruto's first Shadow Clone took the initiative to end the bickering and turned serious. "Has the task arranged by the main body been brought forward?"
"I was just specifically named by Danzo Shimura to scout for information, so I just went ahead and brought it forward."
"That's fine, anyway, the main body didn't object. It's just that I'm worried Danzo Shimura might be played to death by you all of a sudden..."
"Probably not." Naruto's Number Two Shadow Clone shook his head, then turned back to the previous topic with great displeasure. "Don't call me Number Two in the future. Call me Uzumaki Kenshin or Namikaze Kenshin!"
"You're quite good at naming yourself." Naruto's first Shadow Clone chuckled. "Then how about I call myself... Uzumaki Tsunetachi in the future? I can use that Dōjutsu, Ten no Tokotachi, too! Although I can only use it once..."
"Why not call yourself Uzumaki Tianzhi?" Uzumaki Kenshin finally found a point to counterattack. "Are you afraid the main body will come to settle accounts with you?"
"You just want to show off your sharp tongue, huh." Uzumaki Tsunetachi slapped Uzumaki Kenshinhard. "Hurry up, Kakashi Hatake is coming soon."
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