I am the most popular character in Naruto!

Ah, if only there were a chance to bring Sasuke back to Konoha...

Did I give you permission to chatter away here?

While Yamato was still fantasizing about the possibility of bringing Sasuke back to Konoha, Sasuke's indifferent voice rang out from above Yamato and Sai's heads.

"!!!"

Yamato keenly sensed the hostility emanating from Sasuke. He kicked Sai away and shoved Sasuke directly with his palm.

sizzle

An electric current surged, and a surge of azure chakra rose from Sasuke's body, heading straight for Yamato.

Yamato blocked the azure chakra with his palm, and soon his palm was charred black.

However, the next moment, the charred hand turned into a piece of wood and fell off Yamato's hand.

"Oh?"

"Wood Release."

Sasuke raised an eyebrow. Having studied under Orochimaru for three years, Sasuke was not unfamiliar with Wood Release, but of course, he was not very familiar with it either.

However, judging from Orochimaru's lukewarm attitude towards Wood Release, Sasuke knew that Orochimaru hadn't taken a liking to Wood Release.

Since it's something Orochimaru doesn't care about, it's just an ordinary ninjutsu!

That's how Sasuke views Wood Release.

Well.

In other words, Yamato's Wood Release is not authentic; it feels very much like a knock-off. Otherwise, Sasuke might have changed his mind.

True Wood Release techniques allow one to manipulate various plants and use their power to forcefully overwhelm opponents.

As for Yamato's fake Wood Release technique, it would be quite good if it could be used to build a house.

"Sasuke! What are you planning to do?!"

Yamato rolled over a few times and asked Sasuke with a look of surprise and uncertainty.

"doing what?"

Faced with Yamato's question, Sasuke was confused instead. "I'm a ninja on Orochimaru's side, and you're a ninja from Konoha."

"Your mission is to seize the data; my mission is to destroy it."

What do you think I'm doing?

Yamato's heart skipped a beat; he sensed something was wrong.

Yes.

After witnessing Sasuke's friendly interactions with Naruto and Sakura, he completely forgot about Sasuke's adversarial relationship.

If Sasuke didn't come to this underground base to destroy secrets, then what was he here for?

Want to catch up?

Do not be silly.

"Wood Release: Great Forest Technique!"

After carefully considering the implications, Yamato decisively launched an attack on Sasuke.

Yamato's arms instantly transformed into several wooden vines, which bound Sasuke.

When it comes to fighting, starting with a quick control skill is always the best strategy.

"boring."

Sasuke snorted coldly, lightning covering the Kusanagi sword. He casually slashed at the wooden vines reaching towards him, instantly shattering Yamato's attack.

"Wood Release! Thorn Killing Technique!"

Seeing that his first move had failed, Yamato continued to form hand seals, and several vines immediately sprouted from the ground beneath Sasuke's feet, binding him tightly.

Yamato's knock-off Wood Release technique isn't actually that outstanding in terms of destructive power; it's more effective for controlling the field and transforming it into a shape that suits him.

Compared to Hashirama Senju's true Wood Release, Yamato's Wood Release has limited effectiveness.

"Thousand Birds Stream".

Sasuke spoke again calmly, his entire body crackling with lightning. The lightning shattered the vines binding him, turning them into charred remains scattered all over the ground.

"Tsk..."

Yamato had already sensed that his Wood Release technique seemed insufficient, making it difficult to fight Sasuke. But then he thought, damn it, he had two other specializations in ninjutsu: Earth Release and Water Release.

Unfortunately, Lightning Release is effective against Earth Release, and Lightning Release can also be transmitted through Water Release.

Sasuke's Lightning Release technique completely countered Yamato's.

But so what?

Yamato glanced at the group of teenagers. As the team leader and the only elite Jonin who could rival Sasuke, he had to step forward!

"Sai! Grab the documents and let's go!"

"I'll hold off Sasuke Uchiha!"

He shouted at Sai, "Naruto, Sakura, cover Sai's escape!"

Upon hearing Yamato's order, Sai immediately took the documents, picked up the scroll, and drew a flying bird. The bird immediately flew out of the scroll, and then Sai soared into the sky.

"Wow... good heavens..."

Naruto and Sakura exclaimed in amazement, as it was the first time they had ever seen Sai perform such a skill.

To be honest, being able to fly is the dream of every human being who cannot fly.

Sasuke was also slightly taken aback when he saw Sai fly into the sky.

"A perfect opportunity!" Seeing Sasuke lose focus, Yamato clapped his hands together and immediately activated his control over Sasuke, "Wood Release: Silent Binding Technique!"

Swoosh

A thick, stiff vine quickly bound Sasuke tightly.

Sasuke's hands and feet, and even his mouth, were tied up.

The visuals are wicked, but they work.

To deal with ninjas, as long as you prevent them from forming hand seals and attacking, you've essentially controlled them.

Yamato also captured a lot of people using this tactic.

"Naruto! Sakura! You two run!"

After restraining Sasuke, Yamato shouted to Naruto and Sakura, "I've got him under control."

However, neither Naruto nor Sakura had any intention of moving.

"What are you doing?"

Yamato struggled to control the vines, while Sasuke struggled within them, trying to break free of their control with his own strength.

"Why aren't you leaving yet?"

Seeing that Naruto and Sakura didn't cherish the opportunity he had created, Yamato felt like his lungs were about to explode with anger.

"Well, how about that..."

"Captain Yamato."

Naruto and Sakura exchanged a helpless glance. He scratched his head and said, "If I leave, you probably won't be able to leave."

"If Sakura leaves, you probably won't survive."

"You might not be able to handle Sasuke; you'll have to leave him to us."

"???"

Yamato felt that he, a dignified elite Jonin and an outstanding ninja of Root, was being looked down upon by these two little guys!

"You don't need to worry about me, I..."

Yamato gritted his teeth, determined that even if it meant being stubborn, he had to restrain Sasuke.

However, after struggling for a moment, Sasuke simply gave up and chose another way.

"Heavenly Curse Seal, open."

Chapter 672 Violent Woman

The Curse Seal of Heaven?

Upon hearing Sasuke's words, Yamato immediately sensed something was wrong.

what happened.

Why does it feel like every time I try to do something, Sasuke always ends up contradicting me?

Buzz

The vine binding Sasuke trembled incessantly, and Yamato could sense that Sasuke's body was starting to heat up, and the vine was cracking inch by inch.

"What the hell... What is this?!"

Yamato gritted his teeth and tried to control his vines, but soon he found that he had lost control of them.

Hula

As Sasuke's body heated up, sparks flew from the vine, which then snapped.

Yamato stared in shock at the strange and mysterious runes surrounding Sasuke, his heart trembling violently.

Mystical runes, handsome appearance, indifferent eyes, and domineering aura.

This boy...

About to step into the threshold of the Shadow level!

How old is he?

16 years old!