Konoha: Unable to learn ninjutsu, they had to develop their own.

"Don't rush now. He doesn't seem to be thinking clearly. Let's wait until he charges over before we talk."

Shikamaru hid behind a tree and began forming hand seals.

Make good use of the environment, intelligence, and all other factors that are favorable to yourself...

Asuma-sensei, Chiba-senpai.

I hope I can hold him off.

Shikamaru used his thoughts to relieve the mental pressure.

Mizuki was clearly not in a good state; he must have used some kind of ninjutsu or drug. However, after falling into a trap once, he began to avoid the explosive tag traps.

This shows that Shuimu still possesses a certain degree of wisdom and rationality.

The current tactic is the best option. Hopefully, Naruto can step up his game. If not, we'll have to resort to delaying tactics.

Shikamaru was making plans in his mind.

Shuimu rushed over.

soon.

A black shadow spread out and took control of him.

But at this moment—

Mizuki was enveloped in a thick, strange chakra, and his body underwent bizarre distortion.

This is……

Shikamaru's pupils contracted.

really.

This is not normal; Mizuki used some kind of secret technique.

"Ino, Choji, Naruto, detonate the tags!"

he shouted.

"it is good."

As soon as he finished speaking, three kunai, each carrying an explosive tag, flew out.

Shikamaru's forehead was covered in cold sweat.

Mizuki's chakra was too strong; he couldn't control it for long.

What kind of monster is this guy?

"I can't control it anymore."

boom!

The detonator exploded.

Ino closed her eyes and sensed: "He's not dead!"

"He won't die that easily; this guy is extremely strong."

Shikamaru uses the secret technique again.

However, it won't be easy for him to regain control of Shuimu in a short period of time.

"I come!"

Choji roared, his whole body swelling up—

Human Bomber Tank!

Naruto rushed out after him.

Mizuki grinned maliciously. He had broken free from Shikamaru's restraints and thus avoided the center of the explosion, but he hadn't completely avoided it, and now his whole body was covered in burns.

But his recovery speed is too fast.

A potion that comes at the cost of life force is far more potent than any other.

Although Mizuki appeared to be badly injured, he had actually recovered most of his injuries and delivered a blow to the human bomb tank.

"roll!"

bang~

With a muffled thud, Choji was kicked away, crashing into several trees before becoming unable to move.

And at this time.

Naruto's arm was filled with dense chakra, and his power reached its peak in an instant as he punched Mizuki's foot.

Kara!

The two men's fists made a soft sound.

Naruto gasped for breath in pain.

The next second, he swung his left hand in a wide arc and smashed it down.

but.

Mizuki sprouted a pair of fleshy wings from his back, managing to withstand Naruto's attack.

!!!

What is this?

Naruto's mind went blank, and before he could react, Mizuki grabbed him by the throat.

Just as he was about to deliver the fatal blow...

"Buzz!"

A loud chirping of insects rang out, and Shui Mu paused for a second. Then, one after another, strange parasitic insects flew out of the forest, followed by a dark cloud behind them.

Shikamaru's expression was blank.

What are these things?

"They look like parasites, but why are they different?"

Ino was dumbfounded.

She had seen Shino's insects before; although they were terrifying, they were still within the range of what a normal person could bear. But the ones leading the swarm in front of her were each as big as a bowl.

The lead beetle was jet black and shiny, about the size of a kitten, with two large, sharp pincers.

They smelled it and quickly surrounded it.

After a while...

The berserk Mizuki, whom they considered almost invincible, was lifted up by the swarm of insects. Naruto, whose hands were injured, stared blankly at Mizuki being swept away, unsure of how to react.

Two seconds later, he retreated in terror, screaming repeatedly.

"What...what are these monsters! They're terrifying! Quick, warn the village!"

Naruto shouted.

Shikamaru rescued Choji and, while checking his injuries, said, "Don't be afraid. Those are parasites from the Aburame family. Although we don't know what's wrong with them, they're definitely from our side."

"Parasitic insects?"

"It's a bit complicated to explain, but you should remember Shino, right?"

"Some impression."

Naruto said that, but he couldn't remember what Shino looked like at all, only vaguely...

He seems to really enjoy playing with insects.

It turned out to be the case.

"So they belong to the Aburame family?"

He relaxed slightly.

If Shuimu was attacked by parasites, then they should be safe.

Only then did he think of something else.

Why did Shuimu suddenly become so strong?

Not scientific!

He thought to himself with suspicion.

Good thing...

Ino had already asked.

Why did Shuimu suddenly become stronger?

"He obviously used some kind of secret technique or took some kind of drug. Fortunately, his sanity was also affected, otherwise we would not have survived at all."

Shikamaru said in a deep voice.

This was only Mizuki in his berserk state; against a stronger enemy, they would be even less able to resist.

Still too weak!

He clenched his fists.

"Ino, Choji, we need to train harder from now on, otherwise we'll still be in mortal danger if something like this happens again."

"Ah."

The injured Choji nodded silently in response.

While helping Choji bandage his wound, Ino replied, "I'll go back and start learning medical knowledge and double my training in medical ninjutsu, so that at least I can be of some help."

"I will not slack off either."

Shikamaru began to understand some of what his father and Chiba had said.

Having power is often for the purpose of protecting those you want to protect; otherwise, when unexpected events occur, you will only regret that you are not strong enough.

Just like before.