Naruto: I get stronger by drawing lots

The massive stone pillar blocked the three of them from behind, sending them directly to Itachi's side.

With a powerful thrust, the three were sent flying like cannonballs, the aim perfect, heading straight for Itachi.

"Spiritual communication."

Tsunade slammed her hand on the ground, summoning a soft, sticky slug that easily caught Naruto and his two companions.

"Are you okay?"

"It's nothing, thank you, Granny Tsunade."

Naruto flashed a white grin, completely disregarding the danger he had just faced.

With a thud, Naruto was knocked down, smoke still rising from the bump on his head.

Jiraiya stood by, laughing. It was a familiar scene. Naruto really wasn't afraid of death.

"But this child."

All eyes turned to the girl, the white-haired girl Naruto had saved.

"who are you?"

Itachi stepped forward first, squatted down in front of the girl, and asked softly.

The silver strands on her forehead obscured her sparkling eyes, but were blown away the next second, making it seem as if a galaxy flowed through them.

"I do not know."

The girl answered calmly, without a trace of fear.

In this gloomy world, only the girl seemed to be shining.

"Follow us for now."

Itachi looked at the adorable girl, who seemed like his own little sister, and couldn't help but gently stroke her white hair.

"Naruto, Sasuke, I'm counting on you."

"Seniors, we need to retreat. A massive explosion is about to occur here."

boom!

As they spoke, the battle raged on nearby, with Kazama Kumo and Suna Tokiharu locked in a fierce confrontation.

Faced with Itachi's serious expression, the people of Konoha quickly organized a retreat.

The cries along the way came intermittently. This is war. How many of these people have lost their families and homes this time?

"Needle, retreat first! Ono said he couldn't hold back anymore, he'd reached his limit."

Another collision occurred, and the Sand Clock Hand was suppressed and bounced back. At this moment, Yu Feng also ran over.

More and more areas of the ground beneath them turned red, and the flames surged like the sea.

"It seems you have other matters to attend to. Well then, we'll meet again next time."

After Kazama finished speaking, he thrust his spear through the air, and a strong gust of wind broke through the air, pointing directly at the Wind-Riding and Sand-Time Hand below.

As the attack came first, Sand Clock and Wind Control joined forces to meet it.

The two impacts collided and exploded.

"Hurry up and go."

Onoshi's figure appeared at this moment, and after he finished speaking, Sunaji and Mikaze also left with him.

With three superhero-level combatants, their speed was naturally exceptional, and they successfully escaped before the explosion occurred.

Bang!!!!!

Just as the literal meaning suggests, the Big Bang, a massive explosion.

Like a nuclear bomb falling, a massive mushroom cloud shot straight into the sky, and countless enormous shockwaves spread outwards, but were all blocked at the boundary by the barrier created by the little stone. Otherwise, an area within a radius of ten miles or even further would have been razed to the ground.

The ground shook, and the group from Konoha turned around to look at what they had witnessed—the most shocking thing they had ever seen in their lives.

But all of this is just a starting point.

The tremor even reached the five great ninja villages; in an instant, everyone knew something had happened.

Everyone in the village knew that the ninja world was unlikely to be peaceful from now on.

"System, what is this?"

"A huge amount of heat was detected, which should be the result of a massive explosion. The energy in that area of ​​the earth's crust is abnormal. It is estimated that it is most likely the result of some of the power of the Divine Tree."

Yue Shu was vaguely sensing all of this, while the system AI in her mind was analyzing it.

"The Divine Tree? Then it's not Xiao."

As Yue Shu spoke, her gaze fell upon a vast expanse of Gobi Desert.

"Host, the Fifth Hokage will be taking office soon, and there may be unexpected visitors during this period."

"I guessed so. If it were me, I wouldn't have let this opportunity slip by."

Tsukiki sat quietly in a small building near the Hokage's residence. His treatment in Sunagakure was comparable to that of the Kazekage. He took a sip of hot tea, knowing he had plenty of time to do his activities.

"The first shot?"

Minato and Shikaku were discussing matters that had been happening recently when the massive explosion occurred. The entire village of Konoha felt the tremors. The civilians outside all thought it was an earthquake and rushed outside.

"I'm afraid so, but Konoha's defenses are expected to take some time to recover."

Shikaku reported on the recent situation.

"Those things can't be rushed, they won't happen that quickly. Konoha is not a pushover."

“That’s not what we need to do now. Come with me. The villagers need a pillar of support.”

As Minato said this, he put on the Fourth Hokage's formal attire, donned the Hokage hat, and went outside.

"Fellow villagers, there is no need to be nervous or worried. Konoha will protect your safety. All of us ninjas are the strongest support for Konoha. No matter what, we will stand on the front line to protect your lives."

"I, the Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze, hereby assure you that I will protect you with my life."

After his speech, the slight panic among the villagers of Konoha caused by the disturbance vanished instantly, because they knew that their Hokage would fulfill his words and protect them with his life.

"You're quite capable."

Kushina was setting up Konoha's defenses. As a master of sealing techniques, she took on the role of captain, with Mikoto assisting her and Hotaru also among them.

"Vanity."

"Sometimes girls need to be a little more frank."

Mikoto touched Hotaru's blonde hair, which, like Minato's, was very soft and smooth, making it irresistible.

"Humph."

She just snorted, turned her face away, and her cheeks flushed slightly.

Kushina and Mikoto exchanged a glance and smiled. Hotaru, who was already an aunt, still acted like a young girl.

Shuimen's speech further boosted his prestige, and the villagers mostly praised him, but there were also those who disagreed.

Just like Danzo lurking in the shadows, Hiruzen Sarutobi has already retired, as have the other elders. Only he still holds Root and cannot let go of the position of Hokage.

"Watergate!"

Danzo gritted his teeth, his hatred growing stronger.

The Uchiha massacre in the original story did not happen, but Danzo still managed to obtain the Sharingan through his own means. Just like in the original story, he still had one hand wrapped in bandages and one eye.

He handled all of this secretly while the Uchiha members were out on missions. He did it very subtly, so even if there were clues, they couldn't trace it back to him.

"Shimura Danzo."

"who."

Danzo was, after all, a ruthless and powerful figure. Even when someone suddenly appeared behind him, he remained completely calm.

"You can call me Uchiha Madara."

Danzo frowned upon hearing this, turned around, and saw Obito wearing a mask.

At this point, Obito already possessed both the Rinnegan and Sharingan powers.

"Is this someone from Xiao? What do you want with me?"

Danzo wouldn't believe Obito's nonsense. Madara Uchiha had been dead for decades. Even if he wasn't dead, he was just an old man on his deathbed. What threat could he pose?

"I'm just here to explore collaborations."

"cooperate?"

Danzo's single eye met Obito's exposed Rinnegan.

"Yes, you want to be Hokage, I want the Nine-Tails. I'll help you become Hokage, and the Nine-Tails will be mine."

Danzo fell silent, saying nothing, and remained quiet.

The hatred in his heart surged higher and higher, and Danzo could hardly suppress it. From the era of Hiruzen Sarutobi onwards, Danzo was clearly a fellow student, but the supreme position of Hokage had never been given to him.

People seem to have forgotten him, leaving him in a dark place, not even letting him bask in the sunlight.

Roots, born from this very existence, grow underground, never to be known by anyone, never to enjoy the warmth of the sun.

"You don't have many years left, do you think you can compete with the Fourth Hokage in terms of time?"

"You're already an old man, and your strength is about to retire to the Kage level."

Obito's words were incisive, and it was exactly as he said: Danzo had no chance of being compared to Minato. At this rate, the Fourth Hokage might not even be able to hold the position until Danzo died. Even if he did manage to survive until then, Danzo would no longer be qualified to compete for the position.

How do you want to cooperate?

Danzo let out a soft breath, his dark eyes fixed on Obito.

Others couldn't tell, but Obito, hidden behind the mask, had already raised the corners of his mouth in a smile.

Human hatred and human desires are things that humans can never overcome.

There are many things in this world that can motivate people to take action. The most enduring is responsibility, while the most radical and rapid are hatred and desire.

"Your dawn will descend upon this root that is untouched by sunlight, just as you wish."

No one knows what Obito and Danzo said, but in this dark underground Root base, their hands clasped together—