Konoha: Starting with a sign-in for Hashirama cells

That's not Sakura!

The life reactions and chakra reactions had absolutely nothing to do with Sakura; she was a completely different person.

Not long after, Ino said goodbye and left, returning to Naruto's side.

After thinking for a while, Naruto asked, "What do you know?"

“Sakura is in huge trouble,” Ino said.

“That was a problem that even my father avoided talking about. I asked Teacher Asma about it indirectly, and he told me clearly that he had no way to deal with it.”

"I'm really at my wit's end."

"Based on the strength you displayed during the attack on Konoha, you are capable of resolving that problem, but the price is..."

"There is a certain probability that they will become enemies of the village and thus become rogue ninjas."

"Sakura likes you. I know it's pointless to say this because you like Hinata, but for the sake of how much she has helped you, I hope you can save her this once."

"..." Naruto.

The amount of information was so overwhelming that it made him feel a bit overwhelmed.

Rub your face vigorously to calm yourself down.

"Your father is avoiding the topic, and Asuma-sensei has no choice. The trouble you're talking about, is it the Root organization?" Naruto asked.

"Root organization? What root organization?" Ino was stunned.

“No?” Naruto was surprised, then thought for a moment and said, “The leader of the Root organization is called Shimura Danzo.”

"You know Shimura Danzo!" Ino exclaimed in surprise.

"That's right, it was him. He first used a kind of eye technique to control Sakura. Fortunately, Sakura has a dual personality, and only the inner personality was controlled, so it didn't affect her."

"A dojutsu! They even used Kotoamatsukami! Why?" Naruto was shocked and puzzled, unable to understand why Danzo was doing this.

"For you," Ino said.

Chapter 96 Naruto: Killing Danzo is only a matter of time

"Shimura Danzo's mission for Sakura was to bring you to his side; you are his target," Ino said.

"Sakura is just an afterthought, implicated because of you. If it weren't for you, he probably wouldn't have bothered with Sakura."

"Now, Danzo Shimura has his eye on Sakura's talent and wants to train her to become a Jinchūriki."

"..." Naruto.

“Initially, Sakura and I planned to grow by leveraging Danzo Shimura’s resources,” Ino said.

"I'll kill Shimura Danzo when I'm strong enough."

"Sakura even wants to become Danzo Shimura's confidante in order to seize his organization and help you achieve your dream of becoming Hokage."

"The plan is feasible, but..."

"Sakura and I were probably too naive. Looking back, how could someone who could leave my father and Asuma-sensei helpless be so easy to deal with?"

"..." Naruto.

“Sakura was replaced half a month ago. I’ve been trying to find her ever since I learned the Spirit Transformation Technique four days ago,” Ino said.

"Unfortunately, there is a time limit for the soul to leave the body. If it stays outside the body for more than half an hour, you will feel a pulling sensation coming from above."

"If we don't return quickly, I have a feeling something bad is going to happen, and we might be dragged directly to the Pure Land of the Underworld."

"..." Naruto.

“Without permission to leave the village, I can’t go out. Aside from my spirit transformation technique, my combat ability is very weak. Even if I find Sakura, I can’t save her,” Ino said.

"I can't even find someone to confide in or ask for help from."

"Naruto, please, I'll agree to any condition as long as you can save Sakura."

"..." Naruto.

Speechless, that was Naruto's state at that moment.

“Sakura likes me. Even without telling a lie like this, I would still go to save her,” Naruto said, letting out a breath.

“I’m not lying. Now that things have come to this, there’s no need to hide it anymore, especially since you and Hinata are engaged,” Ino said.

"Sakura is such an idiot, a super idiot. She clearly likes you, but she doesn't even realize it and actively tries to get you and Hinata together."

"After that, she regretted it deeply, but it was too late; she..."

"Stop, stop, stop! I know Sakura better than you do. That's enough, stop making up these baseless rumors," Naruto said helplessly.

"Let's discuss how to save her; that's the most important thing."

Ino was bewildered. She was truly puzzled. Why wouldn't Naruto believe that Sakura would like him? Was this some kind of absurd idea?

"The ninja world is neither too big nor too small. With the speed of a ninja, they can cross the border in a few days without sleep."

Naruto squatted down, picked up a small pebble, and gestured with it on the ground.

"I will send out a large number of shadow clones to search, first the Land of Fire, and then expand outwards."

"You just said that Danzo wanted Sakura to become a Jinchūriki. Did he have a specific goal?"

“Sakura mentioned it; it’s the Three-Tails,” Ino said.

"Just as I expected." Naruto continued gesturing with the pebbles.

"The Three-Tails is a wild tailed beast, and it doesn't have the wide-range vision ability of the Byakugan, so it's not easy to find."

"Moreover, if they find nothing after searching for a long time, it is not impossible that they will seek out other Jinchūriki to attack."

"I will have my shadow clones search for Jinchuriki who have defected from the village or are on missions elsewhere, and wait for them to come to me."

"It might sound strange, but are you really willing to help Sakura?" Ino asked softly, squatting down beside Naruto and listening to his plans.

“If things are exposed, given Shimura Danzo’s status in the village, you’ve really messed things up.”

"We'll kill them sooner or later, it doesn't matter," Naruto said. "Besides, as long as no one knows, it'll be fine."

The streetlights were dim.

Dim and hazy.

The evening breeze ruffled Naruto's blond hair, making it sway in the wind.

A cute face that bears some resemblance to Kushina.

Inherited from Minato's azure eyes.

Beneath his sportswear, the muscles honed through long-term training were faintly visible.

I shower every day, trim my nails regularly, wash my hands, and pay attention to personal hygiene, which makes me feel very refreshed.

He embodies handsomeness, cuteness, a sense of security, and cleanliness all at once.

Ino swallowed hard, lowered her eyes, and dared not look any longer.

"That's fine then. I'll find a way to save Sakura. You..." Naruto wiped away the scratches on the ground, threw away the pebbles, and clapped his hands.

"I want to go too!" Ino immediately said, "With the Spirit Transformation Technique, I'm sure I can be of help."

"What help can half an hour of separation from the body provide?" Naruto asked.

"I won't take your body with me. Once your soul leaves your body, it becomes a complete burden."

"I...I..." Ino stammered.

"I promise I'll rescue Sakura and kill Danzo along the way. Don't worry, just wait for the outcome," Naruto said.

"Your home isn't far from here, so I won't see you off. Bye-bye."

As Naruto walked away, Ino clenched her fists, but couldn't let go. Frustrated and self-reproachful, she said.

"If only I had spent more time and energy on cultivation, and if only I could have passed on the family's secrets..."

"A family secret..."

"A secret technique!"

With his mind preoccupied with how to kill Danzo, Naruto suddenly heard footsteps behind him and turned around.

"I have an idea, but I don't know if it will work. I need to test it out," Ino said, catching up with Naruto, unable to hide her excitement.

"Thoughts?" Naruto asked, puzzled.

"Come with me," Ino said, and ran ahead first.

Naruto thought for a moment and then followed behind.

Finding a bench by the roadside, Ino sat down: "Don't scare me this time."

Without waiting for Naruto's reply or needing to form hand seals, Ino's soul separated from her body.

It benefits from the characteristics passed down in the family.

Coupled with her tireless training, she was able to overtake Naruto and master the Spirit Transformation Technique first.

Previously, my thinking was limited, and I hadn't thought of this point. Just now, I suddenly thought of the combination of spirit transformation technique and family secret.

Spiritualization is an attack technique that focuses on the soul and targets the soul itself.

The art of mind transference relies on the soul to concentrate the spirit on a single point, aiming it at the target and releasing it to possess and control the target, thus making the enemy work for one's own purposes in a short period of time.

Combining these two elements will have the following effect:

"How are you feeling now? Are you still conscious? Can you control your body?" Ino asked.

“What am I doing…” Naruto said with a strange expression.

The body is moving on its own.

There is no danger; this is not a passive instinct.

Ino's voice appeared in my mind, and when I looked at the bench, Ino's body was slumped to one side, motionless.

Obvious.

Ino's soul resides in his body!