Naruto: Two opponents versus Naruto, Konoha panics!

"Truly worthy of being called the Golden Flash's child."

[Looking at Naruto, who attacked without hesitation after just one exchange.]

The masked man said calmly.

"To have such a mindset at such a young age... but that's not enough."

"Naruto..." Izumi was soaked in sweat, enduring pain that most people could hardly bear.

【"It's fine."】

Naruto dared not be distracted.

The masked man standing opposite is someone capable of single-handedly wiping out the entire Konoha Guard.

[In the memories and experiences transmitted back by the shadow clone, this masked man's ability is just like that of a phantom clone.]

However, unlike myself, I don't need to use teleportation techniques and illusions to confuse the enemy.

In short, this masked man seems to possess some kind of secret technique that allows him to temporarily make his body intangible.

Minato Namikaze: Yes, Naruto's analysis is correct.

Minato Namikaze: That guy has the ability to become intangible.

Tobirama Senju: Such an ability cannot be used indefinitely; there will be a limit.

Sakura Haruno: "So that's why Naruto with black frames chose the most direct method, using the Shadow Clone Technique to test him?"

Nara Shikamaru: "That's not all... Well, this is really troublesome, one problem after another."

Ino Yamanaka: "Naruto with the black-rimmed glasses is very strong. This masked man probably doesn't possess powerful genjutsu like Itachi Uchiha, right?"

Uchiha Izumi: No, this masked man's genjutsu isn't strong, but his abilities are very strange.

Uchiha Izuna: As long as there's no genjutsu... if Naruto with black frames wants to leave, this masked man can't stop him.

However, Minato Namikaze did not think so.

In addition to becoming intangible, the masked man also possesses considerable pursuit abilities.

[Shuriken - Shadow Clone Technique.]

【Om—】

The trident-shaped kunai, which had just been released, immediately split into hundreds of shadow clones.

"As expected of a whirlpool."

The masked man watched as a barrage of trident-shaped kunai rained down upon him.

[He paused for a moment, then squinted.]

How did this iconic kunai end up in his hands?

This is different from the information White Zetsu gathered.

However, the masked man had no interest in delving into these issues.

【Whoosh whoosh——】

[Soon, the attack of the sword shadow clone technique arrived.]

A trident-shaped kunai hurtled towards them at incredible speed.

In the blink of an eye.

They arrived at the masked man's right eye, which was the only part of his face that was visible.

It was about to pierce through.

However.

The masked man was like a phantom clone.

The trident-shaped kunai pierced through his head and flew behind him.

Naruto's pupils contracted slightly.

Just as I expected!

However, he was certain that the masked man before him was not an illusion.

Are physical attacks ineffective?

[Looking at the masked man standing there, letting the trident kunai pierce through his body.]

Naruto took a deep breath.

He tightened his grip on Uchiha Izumi's hand.

"This secret technique absolutely cannot be unsolvable."

[“He can switch quickly between intangible and solid forms... therefore, when he launches an attack, he will definitely solidify.”]

[Naruto forms a hand seal with one hand.]

"Since that's the case, then let's seize the opportunity and strike at the same time as him."

[“But this masked man will definitely be wary of that.”]

["Every attack carries its own risks."]

"However... he'll definitely be careless against me now."

Considering the opponent's abilities, Naruto decided to give it a try.

[And a swift resolution is needed.]

The commotion here will surely attract the attention of those 'Anbu' ninjas.

At that point, he will truly be exposed.

Because he was carrying Izumi Uchiha, Naruto would be more cautious.

[I'm betting that Itachi Uchiha is confident in his abilities and won't mention himself to the Third Hokage.]

At that time, he will still be able to develop safely in Konoha.

[If they defect and leave the village...]

Naruto has thought about it, but it's not the right time yet.

[First, he's too young; second, he's not strong enough; third, if he defectes to another village and doesn't demonstrate his value, he'll likely be captured by the village ninja and brought back to Konoha in exchange for other valuable rewards.]

Fourth, revealing that he harbors a fox demon within him might lead to him being used as a weapon in war.

【fifth......】

In short, nowadays, it's best to stay within the village if possible; the disadvantages are too numerous and significant.

Of course, Naruto wouldn't be so foolish as to trust others so easily. In the coming period, he needed to be even more careful and subtly probe to see if anyone else knew about tonight's events.

【call--】

[The key to victory lies in who can attack the instant before their opponent!]

[Snap—]

Naruto landed safely with Izumi in his arms.

[Whoosh—]

The next instant, Naruto charged towards the masked man.

The masked man remained motionless.

Suddenly, a thought flashed through Naruto's mind.

This scene is very strange.

[Could it be... that this masked man is unable to move when he uses his intangibility ability?]

[Or perhaps... only a portion of the body can be made intangible?!]

In a flash, several ideas raced through Naruto's mind.

But his actions did not stop.

Several battle strategies flashed through my mind.

[One-handed hand seal.]

【Om—】

The masked man's previously calm expression vanished.

In that instant, he seemed to see that golden glint from before.

However, this time the presbyopia wasn't caused by appearance.

[Whoosh—]

A three-pronged kunai pierced through the masked man's blurred head.

【Om—】

[The next moment.]

Naruto appeared behind the masked man.

Where he had been standing, a three-pronged kunai had appeared.

[Flash Away Technique!]

This familiar scene left the masked man somewhat dazed.

[Whoosh—]

A sound of something cutting through the air was heard.

The masked man turned and reached out to grab it.

However, at that very moment...

Naruto and Izumi's figures disappeared again.

[Instantly appearing above the masked man's head.]

Naruto didn't even need to look; he simply reached behind him and a three-pronged kunai slid into his hand.

Clearly, Naruto's understanding of the Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique surpasses that of the Third Hokage, who created the technique.

[Flash Step Technique - Second Stage!]

Now is the time!

Naruto gripped his trident-shaped kunai and thrust it towards the masked man's head.

"The same tactics don't work on me."

"Compared to your golden-haired father, you're too slow."

【Um?!】

This sentence contains a lot of information.

[First, he confirmed that his father was the Fourth Hokage.]

[Also...did the Fourth Hokage fight this masked man back then?]

【etc!!】

The Nine-Tails' rampage... The great fox's actions are related to the Uchiha clan.

[This masked man has Sharingan... Chief Fugaku said that the calamity that caused so many deaths and injuries in Konoha back then had nothing to do with the Uchiha clan.]

This masked man also fought against the Fourth Hokage, the Yellow Flash...

[Is he the mastermind behind that chaos back then?!]

In a flash, these thoughts crossed Naruto's mind.

The trident-shaped kunai in his hand pierced through the masked man's head.

[And at the moment Naruto's attack was dodged by the masked man's intangibility.]

*Snap*

Naruto's wrist was grabbed.

The masked man looked up, and Naruto's face was reflected in his Sharingan eye.

【"it's over."】