Naruto: Two opponents versus Naruto, Konoha panics!

【"no."】

The big fox shook its head.

"The way this fox extracts natural energy is only applicable to myself."

"If Hashirama Senju could have used the method of extracting natural energy from Shikkotsu Forest to create a Sage Mode unique to him..."

"Then why can't I follow suit?"

Naruto gave a faint smile.

[His tone was full of confidence.]

The big fox rolled its eyes.

"Yes, yes, you're the real genius."

Having said that, he turned and conjured paper and pen, beginning to write down techniques for extracting natural energy.

Their mouths weren't idle either.

"Naruto, you need to think this through. Recklessly extracting natural energy without being able to stabilize it could cost you your life, even if it is."

"Don't try to use shadow clones, because they transmit memories and experiences, including chakra."

"Therefore, while using shadow clones increases speed, it also increases the speed of death."

Naruto nodded. He had a deep understanding of Shadow Clone Techniques and naturally knew this.

【but......】

[It's just that I can't use Shadow Clone Technique, not that I can't use Wood Clone Technique.]

[Compared to Shadow Clone Jutsu.]

The wooden clones seem to operate automatically.

[As long as Naruto doesn't actively recall his Wood Clones, the Shadow Clones won't have the characteristic of transmitting memories and experiences.]

【Click click click—】

[The thought had barely formed in his mind when Naruto immediately created dozens of wood clones.]

Seeing this, the big fox's pretty face was filled with speechlessness.

"You're pretty good!"

Naruto shook his head and smiled, then exited the sealed space.

[After all, it's not good to leave Sasuke hanging for too long.]

"Naruto."

Seeing Naruto's eyes regain their sparkle, Sasuke opened his mouth, then paused.

"Go ahead and try it if you want. Since Orochimaru wants to give it to you, he must have a way to ensure you safely accept that power."

"No!" Sasuke remained silent for a moment, then finally shook his head in rejection.

"That beast... no matter what, it relied on its own strength."

"I will absolutely not lose to it."

"A seven-year-old Hokage's mindset... If it's the same as that Third Hokage's mindset... Hmph, just a weasel's mindset."

"Thirteen-year-old with Mangekyou Sharingan... massacre of his clan, physical depletion, his potential is locked."

"If we can't surpass it this year, we'll do it next year! The year after! The year after that!"

"Even if it suffers retribution and doesn't live to see that time... death doesn't mean the debt is absolved!"

Sasuke's tone gradually hardened.

Only the final victor is the true winner.

He needs to grow to the point where, even after Itachi Uchiha dies, he can still make Itachi pay the price.

【...】

[Under the central tower.]

[Seventh flight arrives.]

After submitting the Heavenly Scroll and the Earthly Scroll, the ANBU ninja guarding the gate let them through.

They didn't inquire about Xiang Lin's existence.

[Actually... even without the Heavenly Scroll and the Earthly Scroll, they could still get in.]

Orochimaru: "Whether it's the Anbu, the ninja clans... or even ordinary ninjas, they are all Naruto-kun's people."

Orochimaru: "Sarutobi-sensei, how are you going to play this?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi: "..."

"Naruto-kun~!"

[Upon entering the central tower, we saw Class 8.]

Hinata's eyes lit up when she saw Naruto.

However, Hinata quickly noticed Karin hiding behind Naruto.

She paused for a moment, stunned.

[Look at that girl with long red hair and red-rimmed glasses.]

There's a strange sense of familiarity about it.

【Kushina! 】

The Uzumaki Clan...

Even their pupils were red.

Could it really be?

But wasn't the Land of Whirlpools already destroyed?

There are almost no survivors among the Uzumaki clan.

"Hinata." Naruto waved.

Hinata immediately snapped out of her daze and then jogged over to Naruto.

【Naruto-kun~】

【"she is?"】

"Karin, Uzumaki Karin, is one of the few survivors of the Uzumaki clan," Naruto said with a light laugh, introducing Karin to the three.

"Woof!" Akamaru called softly, his tail wagging rapidly.

[The teeth and nose twitched.]

"This scent...she's also a candidate in this Chunin Exams, right?"

"I remember seeing him during the first exam."

After a brief explanation, Naruto introduced the three of them to Karin.

"Hinata, Hinata Hyuga."

"Kiba, Kiba Inuzuka, it's Akamaru."

As he spoke, Naruto pointed to Akamaru, who was wagging his tail at Karin's feet.

["Shino, Aburame Shino."]

"Hello~" Karin greeted him timidly, then shrank back and continued to hide behind Naruto.

Seeing this, Sakura immediately pulled her to Hinata's side.

Xianglin was still a little reserved.

[After Sakura whispered a few words in her ear, Karin's pretty face first flushed, then her gaze towards Hinata became somewhat strange.]

However, she still obediently called out, "Hinata-neechan~"

Hinata blinked, somewhat curious about what Sakura and Karin had said.

[But look at Xianglin's serious expression.]

[In a daze, Hinata thought it was Kushina calling her Hinata-neechan.]

[A flood of inexplicable scenarios instantly rushed through my little brain...]

【"Uh-huh..."】

Hinata then blushed as well.

Standing on either side, they actually look incredibly well-matched and harmonious.

"By the way, Naruto, before we arrived here, we encountered the three people from Sunagakure that you mentioned earlier."

[Ya suddenly dropped his playful grin and said seriously.]

Sasuke raised an eyebrow and looked at Shino.

Shino, hands still in his pockets, gave a cool nod, a response to Sasuke's questioning gaze.

[Then, Sasuke looked at Kiba, sizing him up with a rather strange expression.]

"What are you looking at?!" Kiba glared, his intuition telling him that Sasuke's gaze was very strange.

Sasuke looked away and said indifferently, "It's nothing."

Kiba could actually guess what Sasuke was thinking.

It's nothing more than running into those three from Sunagakure.

Based on the information we had previously gathered.

Encounters are inevitable.

Hinata is safe and sound, Shino is safe and sound... they're both fine, but as for him...

[Unless he was just coasting along, retreating and kiting Akamaru the whole time, hiding behind Hinata and Shino.]

Otherwise, you'd definitely get hurt.

【"hateful!"】

[Gritting his teeth.]

But then I thought about it again.

[When they encountered the three from Sunagakure, a battle did indeed take place.]

[It ended abruptly before it even began because Gaara, carrying a sand gourd, left during a sandstorm.]

There were brief conflicts.

And he...it seems he really was hiding behind Hinata and Shino.

Hmm...we should also add walking the dog.

This discovery made Ya even more ashamed and indignant.

However, Sasuke ignored him.

[His gaze passed over the teeth and landed on the lounge behind him.]

【"Hehe~"】

"Oh, it's you guys."

"As expected, the people of Konoha are always disregarding others, making a lot of noise and showing absolutely no manners."