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Chapter 811: Naruto: I Don't Care What You Think, I'll Do What I Believe!
Chapter 811: Naruto: I Don't Care What You Think, I'll Do What I Believe!
"Sasuke!" Naruto's voice broke the tense standoff on the sea surface.
Looking at Sasuke, clad in a black robe with red clouds, Naruto felt an overwhelming urge to rush towards him, if not for the last shred of rationality holding him back.
Indeed, the two of them were the epitome of 'bonded' protagonists, their relationship genuinely strong.
"That Naruto..." Sakura couldn't help but gently touch her forehead, feeling her heart race and emotions surge. However, she knew this wasn't the time for catching up.
She hadn't expected Naruto to be so impulsive.
Unconsciously, neither side intended to interrupt the two young men.
"Naruto..." Sasuke looked at Naruto, whose face lit up with unconcealed joy at seeing him, and felt a mix of emotions.
The bond between them was something he hadn't forgotten for a moment.
But he couldn't go back to the past.
He was determined to seek revenge against Konoha and the Hokage lineage.
Especially after reading the book 'My Struggle,' he realized how hypocritical the Flame Will truly was.
Not only were they hypocritical, but they were also blatantly double-standard!
They demanded that others revere the Flame Will, while they themselves merely paid lip service to it, never truly upholding its principles.
And the Uchiha, who had been manipulated by their words, were ultimately destroyed by the very same Flame Will.
With such a deep-seated grudge and hatred, how could he possibly forgive the Hokage lineage?
Unfortunately, Naruto was a die-hard supporter of the Hokage lineage, a direct disciple of the Fifth Hokage, and the son of the Fourth Hokage. He also believed in the Flame Will, making them natural adversaries.
"Sasuke, come back to the village with me. I'll plead with the Perverted Sage on your behalf!" Naruto tried to persuade Sasuke.
However, Sasuke found his words strange.
"Naruto, I'm seeking revenge for my clan and parents, but you want me to ask for forgiveness from the mastermind behind it all. Don't you think that's ridiculous?" Sasuke spoke as if he were discussing someone else's affairs, his calmness a result of his deep resentment.
Indeed, the idea of a revenge-seeker begging the mastermind for forgiveness sounded like a joke no matter how you looked at it.
"But the village didn't take action against the Uchiha. If you return, the Perverted Sage will definitely help you find the true culprit!" Naruto persisted in his persuasion.
In Naruto's simple-minded view, since the village hadn't directly attacked the Uchiha, the real perpetrator must be someone else, and that book was undoubtedly slandering the Hokage.
It could be said that the mentally ill had broad minds; no matter how much evidence there was, Naruto stubbornly insisted, 'I won't listen, I won't listen,' and 'I don't care what you think, I'll do what I believe!'
In his mind, the village was undoubtedly good, the Flame Will was absolutely correct, and Sarutobi Hiruzen was a good person. Therefore, someone else must be responsible for all of this.
"Is that so, Naruto? Then drown in your delusions in Konoha!" Sasuke looked at Naruto with pity.
Naruto was living in his own world, unwilling to accept the truth that was right before his eyes.
Of course, Sasuke knew that the village hadn't directly attacked the Uchiha, but... they had merely refrained from taking direct action.
If not for their incitement and instructions, Itachi would never have taken action, and the blockade that night was also connected to them.
In a sense, aside from not taking direct action, the village had been involved.
More crucially, the Hokage lineage's hostility, marginalization, and suppression of the Uchiha had been going on since the village's establishment, and this was the root of the tragedy.
If it had been the Second Hokage's doing, Sasuke might have understood, even if the Uchiha had fallen from grace. But the actions of the Third Hokage and his associates were entirely driven by personal interests and hatred, and Sasuke couldn't possibly forgive them.
Especially Danzo, who had repeatedly targeted the Uchiha for his own desires. The Sharingan eyes on his body couldn't lie.
The truth was so obvious, yet Naruto was telling him that the village would help find the 'true culprit,' which was simply laughable.
It could be said that after Tang Ping's intervention and Sasuke's early knowledge of the truth behind the clan's annihilation, his perspective was no longer limited by hatred and the Flame Will.
This was a normal way of thinking. The original storyline, where Sasuke sought revenge for his father's death and the annihilation of his clan but still forgave Konoha and silently protected it, was truly mind-boggling.
"Sasuke!" Naruto wanted to say something more.
Clang! The sound of a sword being drawn echoed as Sasuke appeared beside Naruto.
"Naruto, you're my only friend!" Sasuke said, thrusting his Grass Blade forward with his right hand.
Even though Naruto was his friend, Sasuke wouldn't hesitate to take action when their ideals and goals conflicted.
Such was the way of the Ninja World.
On missions or battlefields, killing friends or teachers is a common occurrence.
"Naruto!"
Sakura's scream echoed.
Feeling the bone-chilling killing intent, Naruto realized that Sasuke was truly intent on killing him.
He quickly flipped in mid-air to dodge the sword.
Stomp! Naruto knew that words alone wouldn't sway Sasuke, so he firmly said, "Even if I have to break your legs, I will take you back!"
As he spoke, he formed the hand seals for the Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu.
"Naruto, why are you so stubborn?" Sasuke asked, his long sword slightly lowered, his eyes reflecting Naruto's figure.
"Because we're friends!" Naruto recalled the moment when they had stared into each other's eyes, seeing the loneliness in each other's hearts. From that moment on, they had formed a bond.
Fortunately, Tang Ping wasn't there, or he would have sarcastically said, 'What do you see in me? Can't I change?'
Indeed, Er Zhuzhi's encounter with Prince Naruto was a result of some unknown karma.
He was forcefully reformed by Naruto.
"Don't waste time, Naruto. Capture Sasuke!" Daisuke whispered.
Capturing Sasuke was the best choice.
Originally, they planned to obtain Orochimaru's information from the Akatsuki members.
Meeting Sasuke now was an excellent opportunity.
Not only could they take him back to Konoha to prove the legitimacy of the Uchiha in the village, but they could also gain Orochimaru's intelligence.
Perfect!
The prerequisite was to capture him.
If it were just Team 7 acting alone, Daisuke wouldn't dare to think this way, as there were two S-rank rogue ninjas nearby.
But with Tian Tian's squad's help, it wasn't impossible.
"Wood Style: Tree Bullet!"
After Daisuke's reminder, he immediately performed the hand seals and used a Wood Style attack on Itachi.
Obviously, he had chosen Itachi as his opponent.
Itachi's information was no secret within Konoha, so Daisuke was well aware of the terrifying nature of his genjutsu and remained on high alert.
"Beast False Drawing!"
Sawai assisted in the attack, drawing sea sharks to create a supporting force.
Kujira also drew out the bandages wrapped around his back, revealing a sword as large as a door.
Shark Muscle!
However, it was currently being used as a regular weapon.
"Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
A clone of Naruto appeared beside him, and they charged towards Sasuke.
At this moment, Naruto's strength was not much weaker than in the original storyline's Shippuden.
After all, with Konoha's resources at his disposal, it was incomparable to wandering outside.
Neji rushed towards Kujira, while Chino and Yamato teamed up to attack Chong Wu.
Both sides had chosen their opponents.
Team 7's four members were responsible for dealing with Itachi and Sasuke, while the remaining Kujira and Chong Wu were handled by the Radiant Sun Country's squad.
Daisuke focused on defense, not giving Itachi any chance to use genjutsu.
He understood that although his Wood Style was powerful, facing a terrifying S-rank rogue ninja like 'Itachi of the Uchiha Massacre' meant a high probability of defeat.
So, he aimed to hold Itachi back and give Sawai and Naruto the opportunity to capture Sasuke.
At the very least, he could rely on the Radiant Sun Country's squad to help after they finished their fight.
Without witnessing their abilities, Daisuke wouldn't have such thoughts. How could newly graduated ninjas possibly deal with such ruthless S-rank rogue ninjas?
But after the previous battle in the laboratory, his mindset changed.
Despite their young age, they might be formidable opponents in a fight.
After the battle began, the most intense fight might not be between Naruto and Sasuke, but they would undoubtedly be the loudest.
When Naruto fought, he also used 'Talk-no-Jutsu' as a secondary attack.
It was Er Zhuzhi's specialty.
Others might be influenced by his words, but not before experiencing the 'Three Views Correction Fist.'
"Chidori Stream!"
Sasuke's entire body erupted with lightning, destroying the surrounding Naruto clones.
The current Sasuke had received investment from Hyuga Sotsuki and obtained a large amount of lightning release in advance.
In exchange, after he devoured Orochimaru, the inheritance must belong to the Radiant Sun Country.
Sasuke naturally wouldn't refuse this deal, as revenge was his sole focus.
However, the battle had barely begun when an unexpected 'uninvited guest' disrupted both sides.
(End of Chapter)
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