Naruto: Two opponents versus Naruto, Konoha panics!

[Shino paused in his hand seals.]

"Don't... underestimate me!!!"

[Sak's eyes were bloodshot.]

Clearly, he couldn't accept his failure.

What I find even more unacceptable is... seeing the look of disappointment in Orochimaru's eyes.

As expected, Snake Aunt knows how to cherish talent.

To repay your kindness on the golden platform, I would gladly wield the jade dragon and die for you.

The chat room fell silent for a moment.

Tobirama Senju: "The Fourth Hokage should be you."

Ōnoki: "That is indeed the case, Lord Tobirama."

Onoki: "Of course, we are also very fortunate that the Third Hokage has always been in charge of Konoha."

Tobirama Senju: "..."

Orochimaru, however, did not take it seriously.

His ambitions lie elsewhere.

Of course, if Naruto with black frames were willing to become Hokage and return to Konoha... he would be very interested.

Orochimaru couldn't help but stick out his long tongue and lick his dry lips.

"It'll be soon... as long as Naruto-kun with the black frame learns about my various research findings..."

Suddenly.

Orochimaru was startled, as if he had suddenly realized something.

My body was trembling uncontrollably.

I was incredibly excited.

"No, Naruto with black frames should have already obtained a lot of information about me from Danzo!"

"So...so!"

Orochimaru's eyes blazed with an intense light.

"That's why they didn't truly become enemies in the Forest of Death!"

"Hahaha~"

Thinking of this, Orochimaru burst into uncontrollable laughter.

What could make a snake happier than this?

The large screen with its black border continues to display the image:

[Sakstrass raised his arms.]

[Open your palms.]

A crazed smile curled at the corner of his lips.

"Are you going to fight to the death for Lord Orochimaru?"

"Well done, Zach."

[Tos murmured.]

"Drink it—!!!"

Below, Saks roared, clearly about to unleash a powerful attack.

[The image of the Sakka stirrups was reflected in Shino's sunglasses.]

"Take this!"

[The words fell.]

He let out a scream.

[Her hands were trembling violently.]

Naruto had already seen through everything.

[He glanced at Orochimaru.]

Even knowing you're a pawn, even a pawn that's been sacrificed.

These people, surely they know this too?

But... what good will knowing do?

She still willingly works for Orochimaru.

Orochimaru's charisma is indeed somewhat beyond Naruto's imagination.

[But thinking about it, it makes sense; after all, the other party is one of the legendary Sannin.]

[Personal charisma is certainly present.]

Actually, these questions seem quite simple.

The affection may be feigned, but the kindness shown is real.

Besides, feelings aren't necessarily fake.

"Orochimaru...interesting~" Naruto's lips curled slightly.

[And below.]

Sacks had slumped to the ground, utterly defeated.

Shino silently retracted his parasitic insect.

[If Naruto hadn't spoken just now.]

At this moment, Saxophone has lost more than just his once-proud hands.

Even life can be taken by parasites.

Shino looked at Zaku, whose face was filled with resentment and disbelief before turning dejected.

"The moment you made your first move, parasitic worms burrowed into the device between your palms."

"Go get treatment."

"Perhaps it's not too late."

[Whoosh—]

[Moonlight Gale arrived at Sackstaff immediately.]

[After examination, Saxe's injuries were confirmed.]

"Looks like it's over...cough cough cough..."

[Winner: Aburame Shino. 】

Feng: "To feed insects with one's own body?"

Feng: "It's a little... a little scary."

Shino Aburame: "That's how the Aburame clan is."

Feng: "Fine, you guys are ruthless."

The second qualifying round has ended.

[Shino also defeated his opponent with overwhelming force.]

However, compared to Sasuke's clean and efficient movements...

[Shino took a while, but his methods sent chills down the spines of many present.]

Gaara crosses his arms.

[He glanced at Shino, who had silently returned to the second-floor stands.]

"You can't beat him."

Kankuro and Temari looked at Gaara with some confusion.

Gaara, however, had no further words to say.

This left Kankuro somewhat puzzled.

Temari's eyes widened, as if she had discovered something extraordinary.

She opened her small mouth.

Seeing Kankuro's puzzled expression, he immediately abandoned the idea.

【How could someone have such a stupid younger brother?】

Kankuro: "..."

"Hey! Hey! Hey!"

"Temari, what do you mean?!"

"The literal meaning." Temari didn't even bother to look at him.

Kankuro: "..."

"Hahaha~!"

"Laugh!"

"How arrogant!"

"Why aren't you laughing? Aren't you going to keep being arrogant?!"

[After a moment of silence.]

Kiba Inuzuka looked at Tos and Jean across from him with a hint of smugness.

Toth and Qin looked rather grim.

He glanced at Zakuro, who was being carried away on a stretcher by medical ninjas.

[Then, both of their expressions became much more serious.]

"Wow, that's amazing... Oh, sorry!"

The hydrangea murmured softly.

[It was only then that I suddenly remembered I was still here.]

Moreover, the handsome blond guy in front of me hasn't given an answer yet.

"I understand." Naruto noticed the gaze directed at him.

A gentle smile appeared on his face as he looked at the hydrangeas.

[The hydrangea paused, then quickly shook its head, but realizing something was amiss, nodded.]

Realizing this was inappropriate, she dared not stay near Naruto any longer and quickly ran back, her face flushed.

[My gaze moved upwards from the hydrangea's petite figure.]

The Angel of Amegakure.

[The master of hydrangeas.]

[Akatsuki organization... Byakko Konan.]

That aloof and beautiful woman was also looking at him.

A rose with thorns?

The word uncontrollably popped into Naruto's mind.

[A slight upturn at the corner of his mouth.]

That's enough.

Since that's the case, let's take it all if the conditions are met.

This opportunity won't come again once it's gone.

Paper magic is extremely rare.

The two stared at each other for a moment.

Naruto naturally noticed the piece of wood Konan was holding; it was the same piece of Wood Release technique he had given to Hydrangea earlier.

Did you hold it directly in your hand?

[It contains his intense, vibrant chakra.]

[If Naruto wants to.]

[At this moment, I can directly invade Xiao Nan's delicate body.]

However, his gaze lingered briefly on Xiao Nan's lip piercing.

Naruto unconsciously narrowed his eyes.

"The words 'White Tiger' on the ring must be her title within the Akatsuki organization."

【Lip piercing?】

[According to the latest information... there is a god in Amegakure.]

[His body was covered with what appeared to be decorative black iron rods.]

"A lot of information was obtained from Danzo... as well as information about Kusagakure."

[Many years ago, when Hanzo of the Salamander was still in his prime... a young organization emerged in Amegakure... the Akatsuki, a new organization for Amegakure.]

The Akatsuki organization originally had only three members.

【"Yahiko, Nagato, and—Konan."】

[“Suspected to be related to the legendary Sannin, Jiraiya, as his master and disciple…”]