Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 215 Why did they believe Uehara Naraku?

When Team 7 was fighting against Granny Chiyo.

On Team 3 and Uehara Naraku's side, Hyuga Neji was in charge of reconnaissance, while Rock Lee and Might Guy, who couldn't sit still, were walking upside down on the side.

Uehara Naraku and Tenten were drinking juice, eating snacks, and chatting together. Uehara Naraku knew Tenten's preferences; he knew that Tenten liked female ninjas like Tsunade and that she liked ninja tools. The two chatted very happily.

"Does Uehara-senpai also like Tsunade-sama?"

Tenten slurped down a sip of juice, a look of longing on her face: "Yeah, how could anyone in the entire ninja world not like Lady Tsunade! Besides, Uehara-senpai is a medical ninja just like Lady Tsunade..."

"Mmm..."

Uehara Naraku nodded his head seriously.

Tsunade has a terrible personality. She often offends people with her words, acts like she's the best in the world, and is addicted to gambling and drinking. There are countless flaws in that woman.

but…

But Tsunade is beautiful!

But Tsunade is beautiful and has great skin!

But Tsunade is beautiful, has great skin, and a voluptuous figure!

Among all the female ninjas in the entire ninja world, it's almost impossible to find anyone who can stand next to Tsunade without being overshadowed by her; that woman is simply too pleasing to the eye.

Tenten lowered her head and sighed, muttering to herself, "It's a pity I don't have the talent of a medical ninja, so I can't learn from Lady Tsunade..."

"Hmm, don't worry about it."

Uehara Naraku tugged at Tenten's little bun on her head and whispered, "Anyway, her medical ninjutsu is just so-so. Instead of learning from her, we might as well research it ourselves!"

“That’s not the case!”

After pouting and retorting a few times, Tenten said somewhat dejectedly, "But I don't care anymore. I've already found my own ninja way!"

"Yeah yeah…"

Uehara Naraku ruffled her hair, chuckled softly, and comforted her, "If you get the right ninja tools, perhaps your strength will surprise everyone in the future!"

Hmm, this is a very outrageous little girl.

Tenten's absurdity is beyond the comprehension of the ninja world.

In the ninja world, some people like to use cheat codes, some like to grind, some like to spend money on in-game purchases, and then there's the so-called "lucky one"...

"Mr. Kai! Mr. Uehara!"

A shrill female voice shattered the tranquility of the forest.

A young female ninja suddenly emerged from the dense bushes, appearing before Team 3 and Uehara Naraku. Panting, she said, "Mr. Guy, Mr. Uehara, we've encountered Akatsuki's enemies and desperately need your help!"

It was Temari who rushed over to ask for help.

A look of surprise appeared on everyone's face. Might Guy quickly gathered all the members together and moved towards the route taken by Team 7.

A flicker of surprise crossed Uehara Naraku's face before he asked Temari with a grave expression, "Which members of the Akatsuki did you encounter?"

There are three members in total!

Temari replied with a very grim expression, "These three Akatsuki members were involved in the attack on our village and the kidnapping of Gaara."

After speaking, Temari introduced the Akatsuki members: "Besides Deidara, that rogue ninja from the former Iwagakure demolition squad, there's our village's S-rank rogue ninja, Sasori of the Red Sand, and a ninja wearing a hood whose face is obscured!"

"not good!"

Uehara Naraku's expression changed instantly, and he said in a deep voice, "Deidara and Sasori are alright, but among all the members of Akatsuki, the one who wears a hood to conceal his identity is the strongest, and could even contend with Lord Hanzo for a period of time!"

The title "Hanzo the Salamander, the demigod of ninjas" is impressive enough.

After all, not everyone has personally witnessed just how strong a ninja demigod really is; people's concept of a ninja demigod is still based on the Second Shinobi World War.

At that time, Hanzo of the Salamander mercifully spared Tsunade, Orochimaru, and Jiraiya, and bestowed upon them the title of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha.

It's definitely going to be extremely powerful!

"Then we need to hurry over there!"

Might Guy's expression also turned serious. He turned to Uehara Naraku: "Lord Kitahara Naraku, only your ninjutsu allows you to fly here. Please go and support Kakashi first. We'll be there soon!"

"Um."

After nodding, Uehara Naraku leaped into the air and headed towards Team 7's route, searching for their battle location.

Because the Bird Kingdom is not very large.

Taking advantage of his aerial advantage, Uehara Naraku quickly located the place where Team 7 and Nagato's three were fighting fiercely, and their battle had reached a fever pitch.

Or rather, it has unilaterally reached a fever pitch.

Because Granny Chiyo was completely powerless against Deidara. Even if she secretly set up some kind of sealing and chakra-binding formations, the sealing spells would be destroyed by the clay bombs that Deidara threw around everywhere.

Deidara, with such a strong aerial advantage, was still able to get entangled with Granny Chiyo so much; he certainly put on a great show.

As for Sasori of the Red Sand, he completely dominated Sai. Either the Third or Fourth Kazekage could easily defeat Sai without him being able to fight back.

The most intense conflict was undoubtedly between Nagato and Naruto, the two fellow disciples.

Naruto's crimson chakra cloak had solidified, and four chakra tails swayed back and forth behind him. He had now entered his strongest Four-Tails form, a troublesome state that even Nagato could vaguely sense!

Nagato's expression was somewhat grave. Looking at Naruto Uzumaki, whose movements were incredibly fast and whose attacks were incredibly powerful, he couldn't help but exclaim, "The Nine-Tails truly lives up to its reputation as the strongest tailed beast! Its chakra and power far surpass all other tailed beasts by a whole order of magnitude!"

Nagato inexplicably recalled what Uehara Naraku had once said: during the Konoha Chunin Exams, Uehara Naraku personally witnessed the power displayed by the Nine-Tails' rampage.

Therefore, Uehara Naraku always advised him not to try to capture the Nine-Tails easily, as it was the most powerful tailed beast in the ninja world, whose power was no less than that of all the other tailed beasts combined!

As it turns out, Uehara Naraku was right.

Even with only the power of four tails unleashed, the Nine-Tails is already causing Nagato some trouble; its speed and attack power are simply too formidable!

Nagato was unaware of this.

Naruto Uzumaki actually only has half of the true Nine-Tails' chakra within him... Who told the legendary Sage of Six Paths to be so biased?

Boom!

An energy cannon landed directly around Nagato, forcing him to take cover. The Nine-Tails' energy cannon was not something an ordinary person could withstand.

Even Nagato's body could not withstand this power.

However, Nagato is not entirely without a way to deal with it.

It's just a matter of waiting for the right opportunity...

This opportunity came very soon.

A figure slowly flew in from a distance!

Deidara and Sasori, who were flying in the air, spoke almost simultaneously to remind Nagato, saying the pre-prepared code.

"Hey, their reinforcements are here!"

"That bastard Uehara Naraku from Amegakure is here!"

I don't know if he was deliberately trying to insult Uehara.

In short, the news immediately reached Nagato's ears.

This is a signal that Nagato is about to take action to suppress Naruto!

Nagato stared at Naruto Uzumaki, who was radiating crimson, evil chakra in the distance, and suddenly stretched out his palm. A force of attraction pulled the Nine-Tails directly towards him!

Nagato ducked to avoid the Nine-Tails' claws, his arm slamming directly into the Nine-Tails' abdomen as he hissed, "Preta Path!"

The chakra cloak on Naruto's body gradually melted away, and the chakra on the Nine-Tails' cloak was quickly absorbed into Nagato's body!

At the same time, Naruto's rationality gradually returned to full clarity.

Naruto's first thought was still to continue attacking Nagato, and he wanted to punch Nagato in the face. However, the next moment he was kicked away by Nagato!

Nagato abruptly clenched his fists, his chakra instantly surging, and he shouted sharply, "Wind Release: Gale Palm!"

A powerful hurricane blew towards Naruto Uzumaki!

A series of hurricanes cut open Naruto's body like sharp blades!

As a genius ninja who could master various chakra nature transformations at the age of fifteen, Nagato was highly skilled in wind release ninjutsu. A C-rank wind release ninjutsu in his hands seemed to be more powerful than some sharp B-rank or even A-rank ninjutsu!

Not only was Naruto Uzumaki attacked by Gale Palm, but Granny Chiyo and Sai in the air were also caught off guard and were affected by the powerful hurricane released by Nagato. The three combatants were immediately blown away by the gale!

Even Sakura Haruno, who was hiding behind, could only hold tightly to Kakashi Hatake to maintain her balance.

Just when everyone was about to give up, a voice came to their rescue, like a refreshing spring for those who were thirsty.

"Wind Release: Wind Barrier!"

A wall of wind descended to the ground, blocking all the oncoming gales.

Sakura Haruno breathed a sigh of relief, a look of joy spreading across her face: "That's Uehara-senpai's ninjutsu! Our comrades have arrived!"

"Hey Naruto, Sakura, Kakashi, are you guys alright?"

"fine!"

After Sakura Haruno and Naruto Uzumaki each responded with a comment, they hurriedly waved to Naraku Uehara: "We're right here!"

"Um!"

After responding, Uehara Naraku landed solemnly between them and the Akatsuki members, sizing up the Akatsuki members dressed in black robes with auspicious clouds.

Deidara landed on his clay giant bird with a chuckle, looking thoroughly enjoyable. He taunted, "Hahaha! Isn't this that brat Uehara? There are three of us here now!"

Sasori of the Red Sand slowly descended from the sky. Seeing Uehara Naraku, he asked with a relaxed expression, "Uehara brat, we used to have a very good relationship. Why don't you join us?"

"That's right."

Nagato, wearing a hood, slowly closed his hands and said in a deep voice, "Uehara Naraku, that despicable and shameless Hanzo is not worthy of your loyalty. Why not join our organization? Our leader has always liked you very much!"

"Hmph, shut up! I won't associate with a bunch of rogue ninja!"

Uehara Naraku clenched his fists and snorted disdainfully, then turned to Haruno Sakura and the others behind him and said, "You guys protect yourselves. If we just hold out for a while, we'll get Mr. Kai's reinforcements!"

"…yes!"

Class 7 and Lady Chiyo were completely convinced by his words.

At least from the conversation between Uehara Naraku and these Akatsuki members, Uzumaki Naruto, Chiyo, Sai, and Haruno Sakura could understand what they meant.

Uehara Naraku is clearly a ninja that even the Akatsuki organization has to take seriously.

This is perfectly normal.

After all, everyone present had gathered information about the Akatsuki organization.

The Akatsuki organization was formed because Hanzo of the Salamander listened to Obito Uchiha's instigation and gathered a bunch of rogue ninja. Uehara Naraku also helped recruit many rogue ninja. As a result, these rogue ninja betrayed Hanzo and joined Obito Uchiha...

Just thinking about it makes me feel sad for Hanzo the Salamander.

Konoha ninjas and Chiyo believed they could understand the feelings of Hanzo and Uehara Naraku, the Amegakure ninjas, since they had worked so hard to recruit people only to have their efforts reaped by others.

As for Deidara, Sasori, and Nagato, that's a bit puzzling.

They also heard Naruto Uzumaki, Chiyo, Sakura Haruno, and others respond to Naraku Uehara's words in unison, clearly showing that these people trusted Naraku Uehara very much.

This is truly incomprehensible!

Are these ninjas from the Five Great Nations really not mentally challenged?

These people actually believe that a future leader of Akatsuki is their ally?

Uehara Naraku looked at the Akatsuki members and said sternly, "Hey, Deidara, where is the Fifth Kazekage? Tell me, or you won't be leaving here easily today!"

"Hahahaha... You think you can take me on?"

After Deidara let out a wild, arrogant laugh, he patted the giant clay bird beneath him and defiantly nodded at Uehara Naraku: "That Kazekage is in my hands. If you're so capable, come and take him!"

"Don't waste your breath on him!"

Sasori glared at Deidara and said coldly, "Uehara Naraku, you're all alone now. If you step aside, we might spare your life..."

"Uehara Naraku, just make way for me."

Nagato slowly stood between the two of them, spread out his palms and said, "Let us capture the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, and we can let bygones be bygones for past grievances."

"That's really unfortunate."

Uehara Naraku steadied himself, his chakra and aura gradually rising: "Nine-Tails Jinchuriki Uzumaki Naruto is my friend. If you want to capture him, you'll have to get past me first!"

"Uehara..."

Naruto Uzumaki was a little touched.

"Don't speak, Naruto!"

Uehara Naraku's eyes narrowed as he stared at the giant clay bird beneath Deidara, and he murmured, "That idiot Deidara used to be very proud and disdainful of lying. Perhaps the Fifth Kazekage is inside that clay bird beneath Deidara!"

"Lord Uehara is right."

Granny Chiyo chimed in, "When Gaara was captured, that guy stuffed him into a clay bird..."

(End of this chapter)