Naruto, what kind of Hokage would you be if you didn't roll around!

The Raikage's words may not be without merit.

Moreover, even Naruto would obviously be happy to combine seclusion with training.

Shizune reminded her, "Lady Tsunade, helping Naruto increase his power is a good thing for us no matter what..."

"As long as he can complete his cultivation as soon as possible and return to the battle in time, that's fine..."

Tsunade finally nodded: "Alright, I agree too."

Naruto smiled and said, "Great!"

The Fourth Raikage scoffed, "I was clearly doing this for your own good, but it's like you're the ones who suffered a loss!"

"You should know that Turtle Island was originally a forbidden area of ​​Kumogakure!"

"Apart from the Raikage and Jinchuriki, no outsider is qualified to set foot on the island!"

"You were only allowed to go this time because of the war, so you should thank our Hidden Cloud Village properly!"

Naruto grinned broadly: "Yes, thank you, Raikage-sama!"

Even the Fourth Raikage was helpless against his personality.

"very good."

"Hokage, then let's send someone to escort the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki to Turtle Island as well!"

"Everyone else, prepare for all-out war!"

Tsunade nodded: "Okay!"

……

The Five Shadows Conference dragged on for a long time, and the five great powers went to great lengths to make proper preparations in order to cope with the impending all-out war.

The creation of the Ninja Alliance, the division of responsibilities among various battlefields, the roles of different units, and how to fight when they clash all require lengthy discussions and deliberations.

However, Naruto did not participate in the subsequent meetings.

because……

He is already preparing to go to Turtle Island to cultivate.

The Fourth Raikage dispatched Hijiri as a guard and guide, leading Naruto across the vast ocean towards Onigashima.

For Naruto's "safety," Kirigakure, as the host village, also dispatched personnel to protect him.

This includes Jonin Ao, Naruto's old acquaintance Suigetsu Hozuki, and others.

Before leaving, Naruto bid farewell to Tsunade and the others.

Tsunade instructed him to quickly train and master the perfect Nine-Tails Jinchuriki so that he could immediately rush to the battlefield to join the battle.

Naruto thought so too, of course.

Gaara, the Kazekage, said, "Naruto, this war is not just about protecting you, but about the five great nations protecting each other. In fact, if there can be a perfect ending, it might even allow the five great nations to achieve unprecedented cooperation and peace..."

"However, no one knows just how powerful the enemy is. Perhaps this will be the end of the ninja world."

"No matter what, I will fight alongside everyone else until you come back, hoping to see the dawn of final victory."

Naruto assured him, "Don't worry, Gaara!"

"I will definitely get back as soon as possible!"

"By then, I will definitely be even stronger!"

"I will defeat any enemy!"

Gaara gave a rare smile.

"I believe in you, Naruto..."

After bidding farewell to everyone, the large ship officially set sail towards Turtle Island.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Tsunade also ordered Konoha Village to send someone to escort the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki, Fu, to Turtle Island.

After learning all the information, Nara Shikaku and Hatake Kakashi convened everyone to discuss the matter. On one hand, they responded to the Hokage's call to form the Allied Shinobi Forces. On the other hand, they also needed to select people to escort the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki, Fu.

Ultimately, after discussion, it was decided that Sarutobi Asuma and Yamato would be chosen to escort them.

Afterwards, Kakashi Hatake and Shikaku Nara continued to focus on building the Allied Shinobi Forces.

……

the other side.

On the vast ocean, Naruto did not stop training in the slightest.

This impressed Xi, Qing, Hozuki Suigetsu, and others.

Hozuki Suigetsu went even further, saying, "Naruto, there's definitely a reason why you've become so strong..."

"I have almost never seen you not practicing your spiritual cultivation..."

Naruto said, "There's nothing I can do, Suigetsu!"

Time waits for no one!

"If I can't become stronger, I'll become someone else's prey. Then, forget about becoming stronger, I won't even have my life!"

Hozuki Suigetsu sighed: "That's true, but in this ninja world, everyone lives on the edge, but to fight to the extent you have is unprecedented."

Naruto thought for a moment: "Is that so?"

"I've gotten used to this kind of life, so I don't feel like I'm working so hard anymore..."

He turned around and thought for a moment, realizing it had been a long time since he had heard the system's voice.

It's been a long time since I've experienced the so-called baptism of lightning...

Clearly, rolling things up has become a complete habit for him.

The system no longer needs to verbally remind users of anything.

For a moment, Naruto couldn't help but feel deeply moved.

Of course, he was still grateful to the system; if it weren't for it, he wouldn't be where he is today...

At least, all the strength I've become is the result of my own hard work!

From the very beginning of my studies at the Ninja Academy, starting with the most basic Three Body Techniques and Chakra Extraction Technique, to Shadow Clone Technique, Multiple Shadow Clone Technique, Sexy Technique...

From the basics of Wind Release to training and advancing to higher levels under the tutelage of Asuma Sarutobi, the mention of future Wind Release chakra modes gave him a glimpse into the future.

Then he trained under Kakashi, multitasking by simultaneously practicing Wind Release: Great Breakthrough and Wind Release: Wind Cutting Technique, laying the foundation for his later Wind Release: Chakra Mode.

Next, he trained under Jiraiya, learning sealing techniques, summoning techniques, and the Rasengan, as well as his first Wind Release ninjutsu, Wind Release: Vacuum Sword.

Finally, after everything was put together, he developed his own unique Wind Release Chakra Mode.

From then on, he truly entered the ranks of Kage-level powerhouses.

Building on this foundation, Naruto went to Mount Myōboku to train in Sage Mode and merged it with Wind Release Chakra Mode, advancing to the even more powerful and unparalleled Sage Wind Mode.

Mastering Sage Mode allowed Naruto to officially ascend to the pinnacle of the ninja world!

Naruto is now arguably the strongest.

But he still felt it was far from enough.

Therefore, even on the ship, he did not slack off and continued to seize every opportunity to cultivate.

Sage Mode still has flaws. The Sage Mode, which is a fusion of Sage Release Chakra Mode and Sage Wind Mode, is still not perfect. None of the techniques in Sage Wind Mode have reached their full potential.

Amidst the shocked and admiring gazes of the crowd, Naruto was constantly improving himself.

at last.

Several days later, the large ship finally approached the legendary Turtle Island.

Naruto was practicing Sage Mode when he suddenly sensed something extraordinary.

He suddenly opened his eyes, and an unprecedentedly enormous giant tortoise appeared before him!

"So... so big!"

"what is that?!"

Xi smiled slightly: "That's right, Turtle Island is not an island, but a giant turtle itself!"

"He is a being that existed before the founding of our Hidden Cloud Village, with an unimaginably long history. Today, the Hidden Cloud Village regards this place as a sacred forbidden zone, and very few people are able to set foot here!"

Ao and Hozuki Suigetsu were also dumbfounded.

"I never imagined that there was such a being in Kumogakure..."

In Naruto's view, the giant tortoise seemed to stretch as far as the eye could see. Because it was so enormous, a completely independent ecosystem had formed on its back, surrounded by mountains and dense forests, and the sounds of animals could even be heard...

The giant tortoise moves slowly; if you don't observe it closely, you won't be able to tell it's moving at all.

Just then, a figure appeared on the top of the small hill on Turtle Island ahead.

It is the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki...

Kirabi.

"Yo!"

He shouted loudly, waving to Naruto and his group from afar.

"My brother said a Jinchuriki would come, but I didn't expect them to arrive so quickly..."

"Idiot, bastard!"

Naruto and the others immediately reached the shore and reunited with Killer Bee (the Eight-Tails).

He looked the man up and down. He was tall and strong, with dark skin, wearing a turban, a small mustache, carrying several knives on his back, walking with a hopping gait, and constantly chanting.

Although it wasn't the first time they'd met, Naruto still felt that this person was a bit unreliable.

Kirabi glanced at him as well.

"Are you the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki?"

"Yes."

"It won't be easy to train with me on Turtle Island; you'll have to undergo a brutal trial!"

"Are you ready, kid! You idiot, you bastard!"

Naruto couldn't help but get angry: "I'm ready!"

"Also, I'm not a brat!"

Killer Bee chuckled: "I can sense the power within you!"

"Indeed, you are not simple!"

"Moreover, this isn't the Nine-Tails' power, but your own?!"

"What a great guy, you idiot, you bastard!"

The Eight-Tailed Gyūki couldn't help but retort, "Stop talking nonsense!"

"The Raikage's task is for you to hold off these Jinchūriki."

"Let's take them straight to the real waterfall!"

Killer Bee nodded: "Alright! Naruto Uzumaki, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, I'll take you to our Hidden Cloud Village's sacred training ground now, the necessary path to becoming a perfect Jinchuriki..."

"A real waterfall! Woohoo!"

"A real waterfall? What's that?!"

Killer Bee said as he walked, "A mirror that can reflect the heart of a ninja!"

"You can see your own dark side there!"

"Only by defeating your own dark side can you truly be qualified to fight against the evil of the tailed beast within you!"

"In other words, this is a test! Oh yeah!"

Naruto seemed to understand, but he still clenched his fists.

"Do you confront the darkness within yourself?"

"I understand now. As long as I defeat him, I can formally train with you and become the perfect Nine-Tails Jinchuriki?!"