Naruto: Nawaki was already dead, how could you bring him back to life?

In just half a month, Hiruko had already ambushed and killed several Konoha ANBU squads and kidnapped two ANBU members with bloodline limits.

Not only that, Hiruko also used the name of Konoha to attack the bloodline limit ninjas of Iwagakure and Sunagakure.

He's a true master of time management!

"That bastard actually claimed that he was acting on my orders and unilaterally declared war on the villages of Iwagakure and Sunagakure, plunging Konoha into an unprecedented crisis."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a grim expression, "Because of him alone, all the major ninja villages are now eyeing Konoha with covetous intent. Iwagakure and Sunagakure have even sent several elite squads into the Land of Fire under the pretext of searching for him."

"Hiruko is seeking revenge against Konoha! The situation could escalate into the worst possible scenario... the Third Shinobi World War!"

Upon hearing this, Chiba was suddenly stunned.

Wait a minute, if we calculate it this way, does that mean he single-handedly started the Third Shinobi World War?

"I was the mastermind behind it all?!"

Believe it or not, given the delicate relationship between Sunagakure, Iwagakure, and Konoha at this moment, it's really easy for a small spark to ignite a fire.

"Even the daimyo was alarmed by this matter and recently questioned me personally!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Chiba with a solemn expression and said, "Chiba, you must eliminate Hiruko and give the ninja world an explanation on behalf of Konoha!"

"Useless trash, if you hadn't let Beiluhu go back then, would we be in this mess now? I have to clean up your mess."

Chiba muttered a curse to himself, then replied with equal seriousness, "I understand, Third Hokage."

Chiba quite enjoys going on missions. Murder and arson are worth more than gold... well, saving lives is more valuable than gold. His main theme is love and justice.

After leaving the Hokage's office.

Amidst the puzzled looks from Nawaki and the others, Chiba picked up a calendar and flipped through it for a while before finally understanding why Hiruko was in such a hurry.

It's unclear where Hiruko got this inside information from, but he believed that to completely devour the power of the five bloodline limits, one must gather the three elements of heaven, earth, and man.

Needless to say, the "sky" here refers to the "annular solar eclipse," which must take place on the day of the "annular solar eclipse."

In less than a week, there will be a "ring of fire" solar eclipse, and if you miss this opportunity, you don't know when the next one will be.

"Oh, and the land... the name of that mountain also seems to have the character for 'gold' in it..."

Chiba rubbed his temples, feeling a bit of a headache, and asked Nono Ue, who was standing next to him, to find him a map.

"Sigh, if I had known I would time travel, why did I bother memorizing knowledge points? Wouldn't it have been better to just watch Naruto every day?"

……

After leaving Konoha, Chiba led the team to the border between the Land of Earth and the Land of Grass before making further plans.

After looking at the map, Chiba had already recalled that specific "place" called "Golden Wheel Mountain Range". Because both of them contain the character for gold, Chiba still had some impression of it.

"In the original story, Hiruko managed to fleece all five major nations at the same time. Now he probably doesn't have enough time, so he's targeting the nearby Iwagakure and Sunagakure villages, right?"

Chiba secretly speculated that, after all, the Land of Water and the Land of Lightning were not in the same direction as the Golden Wheel Mountain Range.

To be honest, Chiba had some suspicions about Orochimaru. He suspected that Orochimaru not only released Hiruko but also helped improve the Oni-Garara Technique, thus speeding up the white-haired man's progress.

"But none of that matters, as long as I can make some profit from this trip!" Chiba thought to himself.

"According to the Anbu's report, this Hiruko can convert ninjutsu chakra into chakra and absorb the ninjutsu we release!"

At this moment, Nawaki, who was standing to the side, scratched his head in distress and said, "If we can't use ninjutsu, how are we supposed to deal with him?"

Chiba glanced at Nawaki but didn't say anything. This level of battle was too dangerous for Nawaki and his group; a slight mistake could cost them their lives.

He planned to wait until they arrived at their destination, then send Nawaki and the others away, and use Wind Release: Rasenshuriken to finish off Hiruko.

No matter what kind of BOSS it is, or what awesome skills it has, the Crown Prince's ultimate move is the perfect solution to all those who dare to challenge him, crushing all fancy tricks.

……

The Golden Wheel Mountain Range, Mount Sumeru.

Everything was shrouded in mist, and a slender figure emerged from the swirling clouds, her beautiful eyes surveying the towering mountain peaks before her.

This is a beautiful young woman around seventeen or eighteen years old, with delicate features, a good figure, and her exposed skin is even and firm without an ounce of excess fat; her muscle lines are simply perfect.

"This should be it," the woman murmured to herself.

Her name is Yekura, a ninja from Sunagakure who possesses the bloodline limit "Scorching Release." Logically, she shouldn't have gone to this place to "walk into a trap."

However, the Sand Village ninja who had been kidnapped was her best friend, so despite the opposition from the Sand Village's higher-ups, she went alone to search for her friend's whereabouts.

Ye Cang knew that her actions were too reckless, but every moment she delayed, her friend would be in greater danger, and she couldn't just stand by and do nothing.

"Hoshino, wait for me, I will definitely bring you back to the village safely!"

Ye Cang encouraged herself and began to climb the mountain. Unbeknownst to her, a spirit beast silently swept past high in the sky.

Meanwhile, at the top of Mount Sumeru.

A silver-haired boy covered in bandages opened his eyes. It was Hiruko in his boy form. He turned to look at a ninja dressed in Sunagakure attire beside him.

“Hoshino, go and bring your friend here. She will become one with us,” Hiruko commanded.

Ye Cang was not the fifth person he originally chose, but time was of the essence, and since the other party had offered himself up, he would gladly accept him.

Once he absorbs Yekura's "Scorch Release", the five elements will be mutually reinforcing within his body, and an immortal, perfect ninja will be born!

"No problem, just leave it to me."

Hoshino gave a wicked smile, activated the power of "Swift Escape", and descended the mountain like a ghost.

She has been completely assimilated by Hiruko and has become Hiruko's shape. In a sense, she is Hiruko, so there is no possibility of her betraying Hiruko.

Hiruko formed hand seals and summoned back the other three ninjas who had gone to hunt down the bloodline limit ninja, leaving them to wait quietly in place.

"Who would have thought that someone as ordinary as me would actually be a friend of the legendary Sannin..."

Now that he was only one step away from success, his heart calmed down, and those three figures flashed through his mind once again.

In order to stand by their side and to make up for his own weaknesses, he studied day and night, trying to complete the synthesis and fusion technique—Ghost Sprout.

"Once I possess the power of these bloodline limits, I can become as strong as you, and I can catch up with you. Don't even think about leaving me behind!"

Just then, Hoshino returned carrying Yokura, who had been ambushed and lost consciousness, interrupting Hiruko's recollection.

"Then let's get started."

Hiruko has already set up all the spells. He only needs to wait for the sun to be blocked by the moon and for the calamity of the golden eclipse to shine on the earth, then he will gain the power to control everything!

……

"Why did it get dark?"

As the sky grew darker, Rope Tree looked up curiously and said, "Look, it looks like a solar eclipse!"

Upon hearing this, Chiba looked up at the sky and saw that half of the sun had been covered by the moon, and his expression turned serious.

"Time is running out. We can't let Hiruko successfully absorb the bloodline limit, or who knows what kind of power he'll become?"

After a long journey, the outline of the Jinlun Mountains became clearly visible ahead.

Chiba then raised his hand to signal the team to stop, pointed ahead and said, "There are mountains ahead, and the terrain is treacherous. To save time, I will search alone, since I have the ability to fly."

"Tch, that sounds nice, but they clearly just want to abandon us." Rope Tree turned his face to the side and muttered under his breath.

"The mission is important, Rope Tree, don't be reckless."

Nono comforted Nawaki for a couple of minutes, then hugged Chiba without saying a word and whispered in his ear, "Then be careful, Chiba, see you later."

"……it is good."

After hesitating for a moment, Chiba reached out and hugged Nono, gently patting her back twice.

The group parted ways, and Chiba immediately unleashed the full power of the Paper Dance, transforming into a streak of white light as he sped towards the mountains.

"cracking!"

Just then, a giant white eagle, about seven or eight meters long, suddenly burst out of the clouds, let out a sharp cry, and spread its wings to shoot out feathers as sharp as kunai at Chiba.

Swish!

Chiba swerved in mid-air to dodge the incoming feathers, but in the next instant, the feathers flashed red and then suddenly exploded.

boom!

The flames instantly engulfed Chiba's figure. In the critical moment, Chiba transformed into paper shards and scattered. He avoided the damage by using invincibility frames and then gathered together again.

"Well done, hahaha!"

Chiba was not surprised but delighted, and laughed heartily. He had been worried about not being able to find the place in time, but now the appearance of the spirit beast Hiruko instantly pointed him in the right direction.

……

The summit of Mount Sumeru.

Hiruko's gaze suddenly turned towards Chiba's direction, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

"Huh? Another bloodline limit user? And from the Hidden Leaf Village's Anbu?!"

However, after glancing at the completely dark sky, Hiruko immediately calmed down and revealed a confident smile.

"Unfortunately, you're too late. The light of calamity has already fallen upon the earth... Demon Sprout Technique!"

Hiruko formed hand seals, and his originally thin body rapidly swelled up.

Clumps of fleshy buds grew out of his body, transforming into an indescribable mass, resembling tentacles or eyes, its color constantly shifting between grayish-white and purplish-black, bizarre and fantastical, seemingly possessing its own life, occasionally bubbling up.

"Now, no one can stop me from becoming perfect!"

Hiruko's voice had become eerie, as if hundreds of men, women, and children with different voices were speaking at the same time.

He controlled the indescribable flesh and devoured the five people beside him, and one could vaguely make out that his face showed a look of ecstasy and triumph.

No, you're overthinking it!

However, at that moment, a figure descended from the sky like a god, ruthlessly interrupting Hiruko's reverie.

"I don't care what you look like, just watch whether I go for it or not!" Chiba looked down at Hiruko beneath him and coldly pronounced his judgment.

Chapter 87 Hiruko: Chiba, please!

"What? How is this possible?!"

Two eyes emerged from the indescribable tumor, looking at Chiba who was falling from the sky, a hint of surprise flashing in their eyes.