Naruto: I've already fought against all five Kage, and the system only just arrived.

Chapter 153 Naruto, grow stronger!

In the ensuing awkward silence, Naruto's resolute declaration broke the stillness:

"Sasuke is our comrade! I will take him back! I will plead for him with Granny Tsunade. Everything can be back to normal. It definitely can!"

“That’s right!” Sakura, who had just been feeling heavy-hearted, nodded emphatically upon hearing this.

"Is this okay?"

Sai looked quite surprised.

But seeing Naruto's confident assurance, he could only admit his ignorance.

At that moment, a snicker rang out from the side.

Naruto turned his head to look.

It is black soil.

Compared to the Five Kage Summit era, the opponent's legs have grown considerably longer.

But...

Although Naruto ghostwrote the "Make-Out" series for Jiraiya, and his writing was widely praised by male readers, making him a rising star in the world of erotic fiction, and he even developed his own seduction technique, he has never had any lewd thoughts towards girls other than those he likes.

Looking at Heitu, he asked, puzzled, "What kind of soil is that? Oh right! With such fair skin, it's called White Soil, right? Was something funny just now?"

Black Earth's face instantly darkened.

'This guy hasn't changed at all since the Five Kage Summit. Still as unreliable as ever.'

Thinking this, Kurotsuchi took a deep breath and said, "While I'm happy you complimented my fair skin, Naruto, at least say my name correctly. I'm Kurotsuchi!"

Upon hearing this, Naruto, realizing he was in the wrong, quickly apologized: "I'm sorry! I'm sorry!"

Seeing that Naruto's attitude was still sincere, Kurotsuchi's expression softened, and she answered Naruto's question:

"I was just laughing at you for being naive little brats."

"You called me a brat again."

Upon hearing Kurotsuchi's words, Naruto immediately recalled that Kurotsuchi had called him that back at the Five Kage Summit.

Naruto was about to reply, as was his habit, "You're not that much older than me."

Black Earth's next sentence made his expression change.

"It's been two years, Naruto, you're still so naive. Do you really think this is some childish ninja game? The fact that Uchiha Sasuke is already an S-rank rogue ninja of Konoha won't change. He's not going back with you."

"If you're not prepared to kill each other the moment you meet, I advise you Konoha brats to hurry back to the village. Otherwise, you'll not only lose your own lives, but also drag us teammates down with you."

Heitu speaks very directly.

She had no idea how Konoha had raised Naruto and his gang of kids to be like this.

But now they are teammates with the people from Konoha.

If they still can't face reality and continue to be sentimental and lenient in the upcoming battles, they will only be the ones who get hurt.

"Kill Sasuke."

Upon hearing this, Naruto became somewhat anxious and was about to say something.

Yamato suddenly appeared beside Naruto, grabbed his shoulder to stop him from speaking, and then said with a serious expression:

"Don't forget that our main mission this time is to investigate the village of Shirakami. We should avoid alerting them if possible. As for Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura, as Konoha ninjas, I hope you will prioritize the mission."

Faced with Captain Yamato's unusually serious gaze, Naruto and Sakura both nodded silently.

Seeing this, Yamato turned his head and continued to say to Kurotsuchi, "Kurotsuchi Jonin, please rest assured, the Konoha ninjas know what they should do."

"Alright then." Kurotsuchi shrugged and said nothing more.

Regardless, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is a powerful asset; all I hope is that the other party understands what they should do.

Furthermore, although I laugh at Naruto and the others' naivety, to be honest, I would be happy to have friends like that.

Unfortunately, Deidara, who had been his childhood friend, abandoned the coveted position of the Tsuchikage's disciple and his childhood sweetheart for his eccentric art, choosing instead to betray the village.

Even now, Kurotsuchi finds it unbelievable and longs to pry open Deidara's forehead to see if it's full of bombs.

The brief internal turmoil subsided.

The joint team composed of Konoha and Iwa ninja continued their silent advance towards Kasakuzen Village.

When passing a steel bridge spanning a canyon.

Just like Sasuke when he first arrived, Naruto and Sakura remembered this place, as well as Kakashi-sensei and his rumored girlfriend, and even more so, Sasuke, who had fought alongside them back then.

As they crossed the bridge, Naruto, who had been thinking a lot along the way, came to Yamato's side and said in a deep voice, "Captain Yamato."

Yamato looked over.

Naruto asked in a low voice, "Is that really how the village treats Sasuke?"

Yamato was silent for a moment, then said, "Naruto, remember you are a Konoha ninja."

Naruto's head drooped.

Yamato, being kind-hearted by nature, felt somewhat reluctant.

After thinking for a moment, he patted Naruto on the shoulder and smiled gently, saying, "Naruto, if you don't want to have any regrets, then work hard to grow. Grow to the point where no one can ignore you, and then when you speak, people will listen to you."

Although their time together was brief, Yamato quickly grew fond of this boy who had been despised and hated by countless people in the village since childhood, yet he had not succumbed to darkness, always remaining cheerful and optimistic, and gradually changing the perceptions of those around him through his words and actions.

As the Nine-Tails' jinchūriki, Yamato believed that Naruto had the potential to achieve the level he had described.

"Um!!"

Upon hearing Yamato's words, Naruto nodded emphatically, his fighting spirit rekindled.

Back beside Sakura, he raised his hand, clenched it into a fist, and insisted, "I will not give up on the idea of ​​bringing Sasuke back. This is my ninja way! Of course, just like Kurotsuchi and Captain Yamato said, for everyone's safety, I will do it even if it means breaking Sasuke's hand and leg bones."

"Naruto."

At that moment, Sakura realized that Naruto had truly grown up.

They have grown to a level that even they themselves cannot reach.

Even so, I am no longer the girl who could only cry and whine.

so.

"Naruto, let's work hard together."

Sakura tightened her gloves and smiled brightly.

aside.

Watching Naruto and Sakura's moods shift from sunny to cloudy and then back to sunny again, Sai, puzzled, felt that human emotions were incredibly complex.

'Perhaps I should buy a book by a relationship expert when I get back.'

Whoosh!Whoosh!Whoosh!

The group crossed the steel bridge and moved swiftly and stealthily through a large forest and hills.

Ten minutes later, surrounded by forests and hills, a corner of the buildings belonging to the secluded village of Suoqian came into their view.

As the nominal captain of this operation, Dahe raised his hand, and everyone stopped instantly.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Yamato approached a large tree, placed his hand on it, and used the power of Wood Release to sense everything in the surrounding forest.

(Thanks to "Look at that person, he looks like a dog" for the 100-coin reward!)

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 154 Long Time No See, Naruto, Sakura

After sensing the situation, Yamato frowned and explained the current state of affairs:

"nobody."

The fact that there were no guards around the huge village is very unreasonable for a ninja village that sells information.

"The village was quiet."

On the Iwa ninja side, Kurotsuchi squinted and carefully examined the village ahead, then spoke after a long while.

Have the people of Suoqian Village moved away?

Did their information get leaked?

Kurotsuchi and Yamato both thought of this possibility at the same time.

Even so, the mission must continue.

Yamato gave a hand signal, and the group immediately set off, stealthily making their way into Sukzen Village.

Click.

A slight clicking sound was heard as the lock was opened.

As the huge padlock on the door came off, Naruto and Sakura quickly entered the house, scanning everything inside from the left and right.

After finding nothing, they returned to the main gate, where they saw Captain Yamato and Sai, Kurotsuchi and Akatsuchi, Bunya and Ittan, each emerging from the houses they had searched. They exchanged glances and silently continued their search of the village.

One huge padlock after another was opened.

One by one, the secret rooms of the houses were opened.

Still, there are no useful clues.

Everything is so clean.

"Sasuke."

Having finally received news of Sasuke, Naruto, who now felt he was about to miss him again, clenched his fists and quickened his pace, searching rapidly throughout the village.

Seeing this, Sakura also sped up.

Time passed quickly.

Having completed the search of most of the area, the Konoha and Iwa ninjas, having now located a massive underground base, joined forces and ventured deep into the base, swiftly continuing their search through rows of densely packed rooms.