Konoha: I, Naruto, will eat the Forest-Forest Fruit!

creak-

Xiao Nan pushed open the door.

"Should we just ignore them?"

"Their strength is not weak."

Naruto, who was cooking, turned around and chuckled, "It's alright, aren't they still at the village entrance?"

"The mission to protect Yugito of Kumogakure failed, so naturally we need to make amends. If I go, they won't have a chance to perform."

Naruto sensed the situation outside the Konoha gates with a little effort, and at the same time, the plants kept relaying the battle situation to him in real time.

"Scorpion is a talented individual, proficient in puppetry. It would be a good opportunity to showcase our research findings to him and the ninja world."

"Also, Konan, send a message to the Second Hokage and the First Hokage, asking them to bring Madara Uchiha back. We'll need to add a few more people to the construction team."

Suddenly, Naruto frowned. He had a feeling that someone was calling to him and offering him a sacrifice.

Xiao Nan nodded slightly, then glanced around and, finding no one nearby, turned to the hydrangea and said:

"Go and deliver a message to Lady Tsunade; I have something else to say."

"Yes, Master!"

......

"Unit 1 - Tailed Beast Ball!"

call out--

Upon hearing this, Sasori was stunned. He left the Third Kazekage as a barrier and then instantly disappeared.

Rumbling--

A roaring sound rang out.

The Third Kazekage disappeared without a trace, leaving behind only a huge mushroom cloud.

"That guy... damn it!"

Scorpion stared at the shattered puppet on the ground, his pupils suddenly contracting.

Because at that moment, Unit 1 had already appeared behind him.

"Is this your true speed?"

"He actually shattered the Third Kazekage's puppet with just one strike."

"Given this situation, using other people's puppets will be of no use."

This is the first time.

Scorpion took off his morning robe.

"How much time has passed?"

Clang——

After a sharp cry, the scorpion stood on the steel cable that shot out from its abdomen.

His waist was also modified and equipped with a metal spiral blade.

It also has four rollers on the back.

Most importantly, on the left chest of this puppet, there is a "regeneration core" with the word "scorpion" written on it, which is its heart.

It has to be said, they truly are an artistic duo.

One person blew himself up for the sake of art.

One person sacrificed even their humanity for art.

"Fine, I'll strike first then!"

Scorpion raised his hand, and the gun barrel emerged from his palm.

Kankuro frowned. "Sasori-senpai's passion for puppets is beyond imagination... and his talent is one in a million."

boom--

The next moment, it was the scorpion's turn to breathe fire from its palm.

Seeing this, Kankuro shook his head.

This flame is even weaker than Unit-01's; if we were to bring out Unit-02...

Kankuro then piloted Unit-01, braving Sasori's flames, and continued forward.

"hateful!"

Seeing that his flames seemed to have no effect, and that the opponent was even walking slowly and provocatively, the scorpion immediately increased its firepower.

This flame can even melt a kunai.

But the burns on Unit 1 left it completely unharmed.

"Hmph! Since it's metal... how about I take my water gun next!"

Kaka-

One of the spools on the scorpion's back is rotating.

Immediately afterwards, the fire-breathing palm transformed into a water-breathing one.

The water pressure was extremely strong, hitting the No. 1 machine.

The scorpion then adjusted the size of the outlet to increase the water pressure, and soon the water column became like a thin thread.

Kankuro flicked his finger, and Unit-01 raised its shield to block.

Not only that, it is also imbued with a layer of earth-attribute chakra.

Seeing that its attacks were ineffective, Scorpion Eyes withdrew its water blade.

With fists clenched and a sudden thrust, the sharp end of the steel cable in his abdomen shot out.

call out--

It moved extremely fast, arriving in front of Unit 1 almost in the blink of an eye.

whoosh-

But Kankuro was already planning to end this battle.

Unit 1 teleported to Scorpion's side.

Before Scorpion could react, the steel hand of Unit 1 had seized his neck.

"Senior Scorpion, if this attack had struck your heart, you would be dead."

"Akatsuki still exists, and Nagato is still your leader. He didn't surrender to Konoha; he's just like us in Sunagakure..."

Before Kankuro could finish speaking, Sasori interrupted him.

"Art is something that can be preserved and passed down through the ages; true art is 'eternal beauty.'"

"What you're talking about isn't permanent."

Kankuro shook his head and let Unit-01 return to his side.

"Then, Senior Scorpion, use your trump card."

"Permanence doesn't exist, but the transition between the old and the new is always happening."

After a moment of silence, Sasori said in a deep voice, "If this move also fails to deal with your puppets, then I may follow the art of Konoha. Otherwise... hehe."

The scroll behind the scorpion disappeared.

"Red Secret Technique: Hundred Machine Manipulation".

whoosh-

In an instant, countless red-clad puppets of varying shapes appeared above his head.

"This thing of mine can destroy a country."

Kankuro's pupils constricted sharply, and he exclaimed in admiration, "As expected of Sasori-senpai... in the art of puppetry, you are undoubtedly the master!"

The scorpion's body made cracking sounds. "So, are you ready for this attack?"

"certainly."

Unit 1 responded by raising its hand, which transformed into a cannon barrel, and two multi-barreled rotating machine guns appeared on its arm.

whoosh-

Hundreds of red-clad puppets rushed in, densely packed together.

Da da da—

The massacre begins!

The eyes of Unit 1 glowed red.

Immediately afterwards, countless chakra balls were fired from the arm cannon, just like the Rasengan that Eternal Sister used to throw.

When it hit the red-clothed puppet, the chakra ball, originally the size of a palm, immediately exploded, transforming into a wind-style chakra nature!

At the same time, the multi-barreled rotary machine gun rotates, firing countless small balls.

It was extremely fast, and the moment it hit the red-clad puppet, it exploded like a detonating tag.

Rumbling--

Almost instantly, these red-clad puppets were harvested like wheat.

Scorpion stared in disbelief at the scene before him.

Hundreds of puppets couldn't break through the strafing fire of Unit 1.

Countless puppet limbs and mangled bodies fell to the ground.

Scorpion fell silent.

"Senior, join us! Your art deserves a bigger stage."

After saying that, Kankuro took out another scroll.

boom--

Unit 2 appears.

After glancing at it, Scorpion silently put on the robe he had taken off.

Approaching Kankuro, he said, "I need to level up."

......

"Why...why did you kill me?"

"Those who put so much pressure on you are the ones who deserve to die..."

"And even in the end, those who want to eliminate me!"

On the drawing board, Ido, with Kurama Yakumo's face, gritted his teeth and said.

"Who are you?"

Yakumo was stunned.

"I was conceived in the deepest recesses of your heart... I am called, the Selfless Consciousness!"

Having said that, Idu stepped out of the easel.

Yakumo's portrait instantly became hideous, with two long horns growing from his head.

After emerging from the canvas, Idu began to convulse, his body twisting and turning like a zombie.

Snapped--

Naruto slapped it, sending it flying.

"Be normal."

Kurenai Yuhi frowned. "So she finally awakened?"

"This ominous aura... is stronger than before."

Naruto glanced at Ido, who was still lying on the ground.

He approached Yakumo and saw her terrified face.

He patted her on the shoulder and said, "The best way to overcome fear is to face it head-on."

"Within everyone's heart lies a beast with fangs."

"Suppress the beast within, and let it become your strength."

Kurenai Yuhi also came to her side.

After struggling internally for a while, Yakumo finally mustered up her courage, slowly picked up the painting knife from the ground, and slowly walked towards Ido.

"Why... I did so much for you... why..."

Ido was completely unable to move, and Yakumo closed his eyes and stuck the painting knife into its forehead.

After killing Ido, Yakumo's legs went weak and he was about to fall.

Hong appeared behind her and hugged her.

"Well done, Yakumo."

"Then, we just need to deal with the situation inside your body."

After saying that, Naruto left the genjutsu world.

Kurenai Yuhi and Yakumo Kurama soon followed.

Yakumo was still lying in bed at that moment.

Naruto reached out and placed his hand on her forehead.

As nutrients were injected, Yakumo Kurama's body began to heat up, and his consciousness gradually became blurred.

Before long, he fell into a deep sleep.

"Alright, take a few days off and give your body time to recover."

"The ability to turn illusions into reality is quite rare among bloodline limits."

While delivering nutrients, Naruto also absorbed some of the bloodline limit within her body.

Kurenai hugged Naruto's arm.

Smack—

"Thank you, Naruto~"

......

At this moment, countless villagers and ninjas from the old Konoha fled the village that had just been built and then rebuilt.

Looking up, there was no village left to speak of.

After planting the bomb, two people remained; one asked for money, and the other committed murder...

They could only watch helplessly as many villagers and ninjas knelt on the ground.

My home is gone yet again.

Several of them ran off to the gates of Konoha again.

This time, Konoha's two gatekeepers didn't need any commands.

beat!

In the ruins of the old Konoha.

"Hidan!"

"Um!"

whoosh-

The two retreated at the same time, but the shadows beneath their feet continued to pursue them.

At the same time, two kunai shot out.

ding ding-

"Explosive tags?"

Rumbling--

After Hidan flew out of the black smoke, he immediately looked in Kakuzu's direction.

"Kakuzu!"

His face was full of worry.

Kakuzu calmly replied, "I hardened my hand; I wasn't injured."

"More importantly, be careful of shadows."

Well, as expected of the immortal duo, you two are the real couple.

"Hmph! A bunch of brats, I won't fall for their tricks!"

"No matter what, I'm going to kill these brats! How dare they tear my clothes!"

whoosh-

"Um?"

When Hinata attacked, Hidan's lips curled into a mocking smile.

Pick up the bloody March scythe on your back.

"It seems someone is eager to give their life for the evil god."

However, he was stunned when Hinata got close.

The attacks were so fast they were almost blinding, and each strike seemed capable of piercing through his body...

If pressure points weren't used, Hidan would already be torn to pieces... no, he'd be completely shattered.

After Hinata stopped, Hidan fell silent.

The pain was so intense that he couldn't even cry out in relief.

However, even if I wanted to speak, I couldn't.

"Your body is special."

"Orochimaru once said that you were the product of the Jashin Cult's forbidden experiments, the only one who successfully obtained immortality."

As she spoke, Hinata pressed a pressure point on his chest.

Hidan's face was contorted, and he was breathing heavily.

"No...stop...answer me one...one question first."

Hidan spoke haltingly.

Hinata frowned, glanced at his body, and slowly closed her Byakugan.

Even if Hidan wanted to use trickery, he would need to have the ability to do so.

"Why...why do I sense the aura of an evil god on you?"

Hinata blinked and glanced back at Tenten and the other two girls.

This action caught Hidan's attention, and his eyes lit up as he followed Hinata's gaze.

"How come you all exude the aura of evil gods?!"

"Hinata, release his pressure points and explain yourself clearly."

The three women stepped forward.

"it is good."

Then, he tapped Hidan a few more times.

Hidan collapsed to the ground.

The pained expression instantly transformed into the relief of a constipated person after passing stool.

"This is so comfortable... You four are... I understand!"

"It must have been the evil god who sent you... Wait... You're going to ambush us... I understand!"

"Please convey this to Lord Jashin: I, Hidan, am Jashin's most loyal follower!"

Hidan, with a burst of strength from who-knows-where, immediately stood up.

Just as the four women were about to make a move, they saw Hidan, carrying the Bloodstained Three-Month Scythe, turn around and run away.

"Kakuzu! The Jashin-sama has ordered that I borrow your life!"