Chapter 764: Elderly and Weak Duo vs. Vigorous Nagato and Izumi
Chapter 764: Elderly and Weak Duo vs. Vigorous Nagato and Izumi
Naruto felt a moment of disorientation, and when he came to his senses, he found himself no longer in a bustling city with tall buildings but amidst the ruins of a devastated land.
"Where are the Pervert Sage and Brother Moonlight?" Naruto asked, concerned.
Naruto quickly realized that their group had been reduced by half, with many members missing.
"Six people are missing," he noted.
Kakashi, now alert, also noticed the anomaly within their group.
"This must be the minor disturbance that Brother Moonlight mentioned," Kakashi analyzed.
"They might have arrived early and are already engaging the enemy on the battlefield, or they might not have reached it yet," Kakashi continued.
"Did we really just travel through time in an instant?" Sharabi wondered, curiously examining their surroundings in search of something that could indicate the passage of time. Unfortunately, there were no such items in the ruins.
"Can someone explain what just happened?" Daito asked, looking perplexed as he addressed the group.
Daito recalled that he had just helped an elderly lady, but in the blink of an eye, he found himself in the middle of a wasteland. Moreover, Kakashi and the others were speaking in a way he couldn't understand.
"Daito, are you okay? Did you hit your head when you crossed over to this world?" Hinata asked with concern.
"Cross over to what world?" Daito scratched his head in confusion.
"Did you lose your memory? Your name is Hatake Daito, and the person you admire the most is your brother, Hatake Kakashi." Kakashi spoke in a solemn tone.
"Admire my ass! Kakashi, you're trying to fool a fool!" Daito responded, exasperated.
"It seems like there's no major issue, but to be safe, Hinata, you should check Daito's body," Kakashi suggested, sharing his diagnosis.
"Wait, is it possible that my original body is on a mission with you guys?" Daito's shadow clone realized a problem. Where was his original body, and why wasn't it with Kakashi and the others?
"Original body?" The group was taken aback, initially thinking that Daito's mind was muddled from crossing over to a different world, but it turned out that this wasn't the case at all.
"I'm a shadow clone. When we entered Loulan, my original body saw an elderly person in need of help, but he was in a hurry to meet with Naruto, so he used a shadow clone," Daito's shadow clone explained.
After helping the elderly person, instead of dismissing the clone, Daito's original body decided to explore Loulan. When there was no one in need of assistance, he played, and when he saw someone who needed help, he went to lend a hand.
"My original body crossed over, and my shadow clone followed suit, possibly due to the Dragon Vein's power permeating all of Loulan, and the connection between the shadow clone and the original body," Kakashi pondered.
"Perhaps Daito arrived before us, and the shadow clone can't exist independently," Izumi speculated.
After all, a shadow clone was still just a clone, and in theory, it couldn't exist independently of the original body.
"It's hard to say, but his body seems to have absorbed a bit of the Dragon Vein's chakra," Nagato said, shaking his head.
He sensed that Daito's shadow clone had been affected by the Dragon Vein.
The power of the Dragon Vein was too mysterious and formidable, capable of even crossing over to different worlds. It wasn't surprising that it could sustain a shadow clone.
"Let's head to the battlefield. After all, Brother Moonlight said there wouldn't be a major issue," Naruto suggested.
He couldn't wait to join his companions in battle.
This war was being fought to protect him, and he couldn't stand idly by.
Naruto's words earned the approval of everyone present.
Daito possessed both Divine Might and Flying Thunder God Technique, ensuring his survival, even if he encountered Uchiha Sasuke alone, escaping wouldn't be difficult.
Moreover, Brother Moonlight and the others weren't with them.
Perhaps Daito would arrive with Brother Moonlight and the others, making it even safer.
To reach the battlefield quickly, the group rushed at full speed.
"Everyone is fighting. I must hurry," Naruto said.
That night, the White Zetsu Army began infiltrating the Ninja Alliance, and the battle resumed. As Naruto sensed the chaotic environment, his anxiety grew.
At that moment, the Nine-Tails within Naruto pulled him into the consciousness space and engaged in a conversation with him.
After chatting with the Nine-Tails from Brother Moonlight's world, the Nine-Tails' thoughts have changed," Naruto thought.
However, this conversation didn't lead to a complete heart-to-heart between the Nine-Tails and Naruto. Their relationship had merely improved.
Naruto's eagerness was evident to Kakashi and the others, so even though it was late at night, they didn't rest. Instead, they continued their journey alongside Naruto.
Whoosh! As they rushed forward, two figures suddenly appeared not far ahead of them.
"Big Brother!"
"Granny Tsunade!"
Sharabi and Naruto were surprised to see the figures.
"So it's the ninja from the parallel world," Tsunade said, looking at Kakashi and the others behind Naruto with a dawning realization.
When the Command Center investigated Naruto's location, they discovered that Sharabi wasn't the only one with him.
"Sharabi, Naruto, go back! I won't let you step onto the battlefield!" The Fourth Raikage spoke firmly.
In his view, Uchiha Sasuke's objective was the Tailed Beasts, and allowing Naruto and Sharabi onto the battlefield would be like sending lambs to the slaughter.
"Big Brother, please, let Naruto go," Sharabi pleaded, trying to resolve the issue through words.
The Fourth Raikage glared at Sharabi and said impatiently, "You have some nerve, considering you were supposed to keep an eye on Naruto. Look at how well you did that."
"If you two are captured by Uchiha Sasuke, this world will be doomed! What a pair of big idiots!"
"Isn't avoiding danger the same as choking on a bone?" Nagato walked forward and spoke in a solemn tone.
"If the enemy is the powerful Uchiha Sasuke, why abandon powerful Jinchuriki like Naruto and Sharabi?"
"This war is being fought to protect them. If they're captured on the battlefield, all our efforts will be in vain."
"You may proceed, but Naruto and Bee must not go to the battlefield."
The Fourth Raikage remained steadfast in his beliefs.
If the Allied Shinobi Forces ultimately lost, he would even choose to kill the Jinchuriki, temporarily ending the Tailed Beasts' lives, thereby slowing the enemy's collection of the Tailed Beasts.
Sacrificing one person to buy time for the entire Shinobi World was a worthy decision.
Seeing that the Fourth Raikage was unyielding, Nagato turned to Kakashi and the others.
If he were to use force, the Fourth Raikage and Tsunade together would not be a match for him.
But after all, they were allies, and it seemed a bit inappropriate to take action.
"Let me handle this. I'll make Uncle Raikage understand that I have the strength to protect myself."
Naruto spoke with determination, walking past Nagato.
In truth, he didn't blame the Fourth Raikage and Tsunade for blocking their path; they were also acting for the good of the Shinobi World.
"I won't hold back!"
The Fourth Raikage clenched his fist and said.
With a loud crackle, the Fourth Raikage's chakra erupted, and powerful electricity coursed through his body. Under the activation of this powerful Lightning Chakra, the Fourth Raikage's hair stood on end.
"Naruto, be careful. This is his full power mode!"
Chiyara reminded him.
"Yang Chakra Mode!"
"Yang Chakra Mode!"
Naruto nodded, and without hesitation, he unleashed his full power, entering the Sage Mode of the Breathing Technique while pushing the Breathing Technique to its limit.
Whoosh!
A blue and yellow figure flashed by, moving so fast that Hinata couldn't see clearly.
Boom!
The blue figure suddenly flew backward, slamming into a huge rock, which cracked under the impact, sending shards flying.
Witnessing this scene, Tsunade's face showed disbelief. She hadn't expected Naruto's speed to surpass even the Fourth Raikage's Lightning Armor when he was using his full power.
"It seems I've underestimated you. Go."
The Fourth Raikage stood up and no longer obstructed their path.
With Naruto's formidable strength, along with the Allied Shinobi Forces, if they were still captured, it could only mean that Uchiha Sasuke's power far exceeded their imagination.
In that situation, the Allied Shinobi Forces would surely lose, and there would be no place to hide.
"You're ninjas from another world, right? Your companions are already on the battlefield, currently in the Third Division."
Tsunade also shared the information about Might Guy and Jiraiya's intelligence.
Only then did Kakashi and the others learn that Might Guy and Jiraiya had already arrived, and only Moonlight and Dai Tu's original body were unaccounted for.
By this time, the sky had brightened, and the sunlight was dispelling the darkness.
Some people continued on their way to the battlefield.
During the journey, Shikamaru Nara contacted Naruto through the Communication Ninja Technique, asking him to use Shadow Clones to help the Allied Shinobi Forces identify the White Zetsu Army hiding among them.
Naruto was more than happy to help the Allied Shinobi Forces, and immediately created numerous Shadow Clones, sending them to assist the various divisions.
"Uchiha Sasuke is different from Pain; he wants the entire world and is a true demon."
Shikamaru Nara added a final reminder.
Knowing Naruto's kindness, he specifically warned him.
Since the Communication Ninja Technique could cover a certain range, Kakashi and the others also heard Shikamaru Nara's words.
"This innately evil Uchiha Sasuke."
Dai Tu sighed inwardly, sensing Shikamaru Nara's deep apprehension towards Uchiha Sasuke from his words.
The battlefield was vast, and the Allied Shinobi Forces had many divisions. After discussing, Naruto and his group decided to head to the Third Ninja Division, where Might Guy and his team were located, to meet up with them.
Along the way, whenever they encountered Allied Shinobi Forces engaged in battle, Naruto and his group would stop to help.
During the battles, they discovered the terrifying power of the Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation technique.
Immortal and indestructible, with infinite chakra, they could only be sealed, not killed.
"This chakra..."
While traveling, Nagato suddenly felt a sensation and opened his perception fully.
At the same time, far away, the Impure World Reincarnation Nagato, leaning on Uchiha Itachi, showed a surprised expression.
"What's wrong?"
Uchiha Itachi noticed Nagato's expression and asked.
"Nothing much, probably due to the Impure World Reincarnation, my perception might have been affected."
Impure World Reincarnation Nagato shook his head slightly.
He also sensed the absurdity of his own chakra.
However, reality proved that sometimes, reality can be even more absurd than fiction.
By the river in a dense forest, Naruto and his group, on their way to the battlefield, encountered the "Elderly and Weak Duo."
"Naruto, and 'I'..."
Looking at Naruto, not far away, with his whole body glowing with golden light, and a younger version of himself, Impure World Reincarnation Nagato showed a puzzled expression.
"Izumi!"
Uchiha Itachi's eyes widened in disbelief, unable to believe what he was seeing.
When he first saw Izumi, he instinctively felt anger; that guy, Orochimaru, had even used the Impure World Reincarnation on Izumi.
However, after carefully observing Izumi, Uchiha Itachi realized that Izumi was alive, not an Impure World Reincarnation.
"How is Izumi alive and looking so young?"
Uchiha Itachi was very confused. Izumi had died in front of him, and it was because of this that he had awakened the Tridend Sharingan.
"Uchiha Itachi... has been Impure World Reincarnated?"
Even though it was the adult version of Uchiha Itachi, Izumi instantly recognized him.
Those tear-shaped marks were too distinctive.
"Be careful, everyone. These two are probably Orochimaru's trump cards."
Izumi whispered a warning.
Impure World Reincarnation Nagato's strength, combined with Uzumaki Naruto's power, made them an invincible duo.
"Uchiha Itachi, I have a question for you."
Naruto recalled the intelligence about Uchiha Sasuke and spoke up.
"I have many questions myself."
Uchiha Itachi nodded.
He wanted to know Sasuke's current situation and Izuna's status.
"Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!"
Itachi uncontrollably performed the hand seals and unleashed a massive fireball.
Although both sides were filled with questions, neither wanted to fight and would rather sit and chat, but Orochimaru clearly had no intention of letting Naruto and Killer B off easily.
He still hoped to capture Naruto and Killer B, and then use them to threaten Uchiha Sasuke.
"Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!"
Izuna, keeping a close eye on Uchiha Itachi, saw him use the Fire Style and immediately responded with a Great Fireball of his own.
Boom!
The two huge fireballs collided, creating a burst of flames.
With the enhancement of the Fire Style, Izuna's Great Fireball not only blocked Uchiha Itachi's fireball but also continued to fly towards Itachi with some remaining flames.
Whoosh!
Uchiha Itachi quickly dodged the flames by tapping his feet and instantly moving away, then he whipped out several shuriken from his ninja tool pouch.
Shush! Shush!
Izuna also threw shuriken, perfectly blocking Uchiha Itachi's shuriken.
"Izuna, what's going on with you? How did you resurrect?"
Uchiha Itachi asked in confusion as he charged forward.
"What's the matter? Are you afraid, Exterminator?"
Izuna activated his Sharingan, easily grabbing Uchiha Itachi's arm and slamming him to the ground, creating a small crater.
"Izuna, why are you..."
Uchiha Itachi didn't finish his sentence before closing his mouth.
Since Izuna had resurrected, it wasn't surprising that he knew about the extermination.
Hearing Izuna's cold response, Uchiha Itachi felt a mix of emotions.
He believed he hadn't done a good job with the task Izuna entrusted to him.
Izuna had entrusted his eyes to him, asking him to protect the village and the clan's honor, but in the end, only Uchiha Sasuke remained, and the village was also in disarray.
"Sorry, I let you down."
Uchiha Itachi couldn't bear to look up, his face filled with disappointment.
To Itachi, Izuna was a good teacher who imparted the way of the ninja, and also a close friend who understood him the most.
So, when Uchiha Itachi heard Izuna's provocative words filled with hostility, his heart twisted in agony.
Being denied by Izuna was more painful than being killed.
"Itachi actually showed such an expression."
Impure World Nagato was shocked.
This was the first time he saw Uchiha Itachi show such a dejected expression, like a child being scolded by his parents.
"Infinite Heavenly Pull!"
Immediately after, Impure World Nagato also started an uncontrollable attack, unleashing a terrifying suction force.
As the target of attraction, Naruto instantly flew uncontrollably towards Impure World Nagato.
"Divine Destruction!"
Nagato's chakra erupted, and he lifted his arm, creating a powerful repulsive force that directly knocked Impure World Nagato away, rescuing Naruto.
"Kakashi, retreat a distance, I'll handle him."
Nagato quickly spoke.
With the various abilities of the Rinnegan and the Impure World body that ignored most ninjutsu and secret techniques, Kakashi and the others were not suitable to fight against Impure World Nagato.
To preserve Kakashi and the others' chakra, Nagato decided to take the lead in attacking, while Kakashi and the others could provide support from the side.
Kakashi, the Shadow Clone, and the others nodded and stopped Naruto and Killer B who wanted to charge forward.
They all understood the intelligence about the Rinnegan, and people like Naruto and Killer B, the Jinchuriki, would only serve as batteries for Impure World Nagato.
"He can even use the Rinnegan's abilities."
The knocked away Impure World Nagato was surprised.
Even now, he still didn't understand how this young man who looked like his younger self was involved.
"I lack mobility, you can use this to seal me."
Impure World Nagato voluntarily revealed his weakness.
After all, the opponent was Naruto's teammate, and Impure World Nagato didn't want to become Naruto's obstacle.
"Summoning Technique!"
Orochimaru, observing the situation, smiled and said, "No mobility? This is something I can use."
Bang! Bang!
Two white smokes appeared, and beside Impure World Nagato, a giant evil dog with two heads and wings on its back emerged.
Underneath Impure World Nagato, a huge bird appeared.
Just as the two Nagatos were about to clash, Izuna on the other side felt something was amiss.
He imagined Uchiha Itachi to be a cunning and sinister person who wouldn't hesitate to do anything.
But this Uchiha Itachi, after being told off by Izuna, seemed to be depressed.
"Naruto, infuse chakra into this and then give it back to me."
Izuna tossed the Bent Spoon to Naruto, and his eyes changed from the Three Tomoe Sharingan to the Tridom Sharingan.
The Bent Spoon's effect increased with more chakra, and to cast a genjutsu on Uchiha Itachi, who also had the Tridom Sharingan, he must fill the Bent Spoon with as much chakra as possible.
But this was the battlefield, and there might be more fighting, so having Naruto, who had abundant chakra, charge the Bent Spoon was the best choice.
Naruto didn't understand why Izuna took out a spoon during the battle, but he still obediently did as told, infusing it with chakra and returning it to Izuna.
Whoosh!
With his superior taijutsu and Fire Style, Izuna quickly closed the distance with Uchiha Itachi, tightly gripping the spoon with a large amount of chakra gathered in his eyes.
"Itachi, watch me."
Uchiha Itachi subconsciously looked towards Izuna and saw his blood-red Tridom Sharingan.
"Moon Reading!"
With the eruption of chakra in Izuna's eyes, Uchiha Itachi's vision changed, and he saw a blood-red world.
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