Konoha: Superman template, the spoiled brat becomes strong.

Chapter 103 I hope this isn't your trick.

Kakashi's eyes sharpened, and his Sharingan spun rapidly as he analyzed the structure of the crow puppet.

"A puppeteer? That's really troublesome..." he murmured.

The giant raven puppet flapped its wings, stirring up a gust of wind that sent sand and stones flying, blurring everyone's vision.

"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!" Temari leaped down from the height, her powerful wind release dispersing the flying sand and temporarily forcing back the crow puppet's attack.

She stood in front of Kankuro, her eyes sharp. "Kankuro, stop!"

Kankuro was taken aback, then shouted angrily, "Temari, what are you doing? These Konoha guys..."

"Now is not the time for internal strife!" Temari interrupted him, her gaze sweeping over everyone present, her tone heavy. "Byakuya has assassinated daimyo from various countries one after another; his next target is likely the Land of Wind. If we continue to fight amongst ourselves, we will only allow our enemies to reap the benefits." She took a deep breath and offered a powerful suggestion: "We... need to form an alliance with Konoha."

These words shocked everyone present. Konoha and Sunagakure, these two arch-enemies, were actually going to join forces?

Naruto was the first to react, scratching his head. "An alliance? With them?"

Sasuke snorted coldly and glanced at Gaara with disdain. "Cooperating with these guys is a disgrace."

Sakura tugged at Sasuke's sleeve, signaling him not to act impulsively.

Shikamaru rested his chin on his hand, lost in thought, his brows furrowed.

Kiba patted Akamaru's head, and both the man and the dog stared warily at the Sand Village ninja.

The people of Sunagakure were also discussing it extensively.

Kankuro was the first to object, "An alliance with Konoha? Absolutely not! They..."

Gaara remained silent, his deep green eyes as unfathomable as if he were weighing something.

A tense atmosphere filled the air, with both sides on the verge of conflict, yet Temari's suggestion led to a strange stalemate.

Temari walked to Gaara's side and whispered, "Gaara..."

Temari gently patted Gaara's shoulder, her eyes filled with a hint of pleading and worry.

“Gaara, I know you’ve been carrying a lot on your shoulders, but now is not the time to act impulsively. The threat of the White Night is right before our eyes. We must unite to protect the village and everyone.” She paused, her voice softening slightly. “Just like… just like when we were kids, supporting each other and standing together through thick and thin.” Gaara turned his head slightly, avoiding Temari’s concerned gaze.

His clenched fist loosened slightly, and a hint of tenderness flashed across his cold face.

“That’s right!” A loud voice broke the deadlock.

Naruto stepped forward, his azure eyes sparkling.

"We are all ninjas, and protecting the village is our responsibility! Byakuya is our common enemy, and only by joining forces can we defeat him!" He clenched his fist, his eyes fixed firmly on the Sunagakure ninjas. "I know we've had many unpleasant experiences in the past, but now is not the time to dwell on the past! For everyone's future, we must unite!"

Naruto's passionate words flowed gently into everyone's hearts like a warm current.

Some of the younger Sand Village ninjas began to whisper among themselves, their eyes flashing with hesitation.

Kankuro frowned, seemingly deep in thought.

Even Sasuke was slightly moved, no longer looking as disdainful as before.

Sakura watched Naruto's retreating figure, while Shikamaru nodded thoughtfully, seemingly agreeing with Naruto's thoughts.

Kiba and Akamaru quieted down, and the atmosphere gradually eased.

Just then, a carrier pigeon flew down from the sky and landed in the hand of a Sand Village ninja.

The ninja's expression changed drastically. He hurriedly walked up to Gaara and whispered a few words in his ear.

Gaara's face instantly darkened. He abruptly raised his head, his gaze sweeping over everyone like a blade.

“Something’s happened in the village.” His tone was cold and left no room for argument. “I have to go back.”

Upon hearing this, the Konoha ninjas immediately became alert.

Kakashi stepped forward, his Sharingan slightly narrowed.

"Lord Kazekage, this matter..."

"Kakashi, no need for further words." Gaara interrupted him, turning to Temari. "Let's go."

Temari glanced at Gaara with concern, but ultimately decided to follow.

Kankuro followed without hesitation.

Gaara and his party quickly departed, leaving only one sentence floating in the wind:

"I hope this isn't a trick of yours..."

Chapter 104 Everyone...

Gaara's face was grim. His cold gaze swept over everyone, and as soon as he finished speaking, the Konoha ninjas immediately became alert.

Kakashi stepped forward, his Sharingan slightly narrowed, as if assessing the current situation.

"Lord Kazekage, this matter..." Kakashi's words were interrupted by Gaara.

"Kakashi, no need for further words." Gaara's voice was cold as he turned to Temari. "Let's go." Temari glanced at Gaara with concern, but ultimately chose to follow.

Kankuro followed without hesitation, and the group quickly departed, leaving only one sentence drifting in the wind: "I hope this isn't a trick of yours..."

The Konoha ninjas exchanged glances, the atmosphere tense.

Naruto was the first to step forward, his face filled with determination.

"Kakashi-sensei, we should go and take a look together." His voice was firm and unwavering.

Kakashi stared at Naruto and nodded. "Alright, but we need to be careful." He turned to the other Konoha ninja. "Is everyone ready?"

Sasuke nodded slightly, still arrogant, but with a hint of seriousness in his eyes.

Sakura clenched her fists and stood firmly beside Naruto.

Shikamaru shrugged lazily, but followed without hesitation.

Kiba and Akamaru followed closely behind, Akamaru's ears perked up slightly as he sniffed the air warily.

The group quickly assembled and followed Gaara and his party to Sunagakure.

The wind and sand blew in their faces, and the afterglow of the sun shone on the earth, casting long shadows on them.

As time went by, the outline of Sunagakure gradually came into clear view.

But as they approached the village, the sight took them by surprise.

The village was shrouded in a mysterious force, and a sense of oppression permeated the air.

The surrounding buildings collapsed in large numbers, and broken tiles and ruins were scattered on the ground.

The ninjas of Sunagakure looked tense and ran around trying to control the situation.

The Konoha ninjas were shocked by what they saw, and their hearts pounded.

"What... what's going on?" Shikamaru frowned and muttered to himself.

"Stop wasting your time here!" Kankuro glanced coldly at the Konoha ninja, his fingers gripping the puppet tightly. "Are you plotting something?"

Sasuke coldly replied, "We don't have time for speculation. Let's find the real enemy first." A hint of determination flashed in his eyes.

Just then, Maki slowly stepped forward, his expression calm. His gaze swept over everyone, and he said firmly, "Now is not the time for mutual suspicion. We must first find the real enemy. Otherwise, the villagers of Sunagakure will pay an even greater price."

The Konoha ninjas exchanged glances and finally nodded.

Kakashi whispered to Naruto, "We need to stay calm. Now is not the time for infighting."

Gaara's gaze swept over the crowd, seemingly assessing each person's resolve.

He finally spoke: "Then let's work together to find the enemy and save Sunagakure."

The group acted quickly, splitting up to search for clues.

Just as they were about to separate, a piercing cry broke the silence. A child ran out of the collapsed house, crying and searching for his mother.

My heartstrings were touched by this sudden sound, and the tense atmosphere seemed to be broken by this moment of vulnerability.

Gaara's expression grew even more serious. He took a deep breath and said firmly, "We must find them. Time is running out."

After saying that, he turned and continued forward, disappearing into the ruins.

The Konoha ninja followed closely behind, their hearts filled with unknown tension and determination.

Dust filled the streets of Sunagakure, and villagers fled in all directions amidst the ruins.

The cries of children, the calls of mothers, and the roar of collapsing buildings intertwined to form a symphony of despair.

The air was thick with the pungent smell of dust, mixed with the stench of blood, making one want to vomit.

Gaara stood amidst the ruins, his fists clenched so tightly that his nails dug deep into his palms.

He looked around and saw that this once familiar scene had become a living hell, and his heart felt like it was being torn apart.

He recalled how he had once felt so alone and helpless, consumed by fear and hatred, and that piercing pain welled up in his heart again.

“Gaara…” a warm voice rang in his ear.

Naruto walked up to him, his golden hair fluttering in the wind, his azure eyes gleaming with unwavering determination.

"We will stand with you against the enemy and protect Sunagakure!"

Gaara was slightly taken aback. Looking into Naruto's sincere eyes, a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

He once thought he was lonely and abandoned by the world.

But now, he feels the warmth of his companions and the power of hope.

"We will fight side by side!" Kakashi's voice was steady and powerful, his Sharingan flashing with a cold light.

Sasuke, Sakura, Shikamaru, and Kiba all expressed their willingness to fight alongside Sunagakure against the enemy.

Temari was deeply moved by what she saw.

She knew that Sunagakure was no longer fighting alone.

Kankuro also put aside his hostility and nodded silently.

Maki took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "We must unite to defeat the enemy!"

The ninjas of Sunagakure were also inspired. Their fighting spirit was rekindled, and they gripped their weapons tightly, ready to fight the enemy to the death.

The atmosphere of despair gradually dissipated, replaced by a united determination and hope.

Just as everyone was preparing to search for the enemy, the sky suddenly darkened.

A gigantic black figure slowly emerged, blotting out the sky and the sun, as if the end of the world had arrived.

It exuded a powerful, evil aura that made it hard for everyone to breathe.

"What is that..." Kiba's voice trembled, and Akamaru also let out a low whimper, rubbing against Kiba's leg uneasily.

Naruto looked up at the sky, his eyes flashing with horror.

He felt an unprecedented sense of oppression, as if a mountain was pressing down on his heart, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.

"Prepare for battle!" Gaara's voice was deep and firm as he stared intently at the black figure in the sky, a strong sense of unease rising within him.

"This..." Kakashi's Sharingan spun rapidly, trying to see the true face of the dark figure, but he was unable to penetrate the thick darkness.

He had a vague feeling that an unprecedented crisis was about to unfold...

"Everyone..."

Chapter 105 The Black Monster

Kakashi's words were interrupted by a sudden loud noise. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a golden light pierce the darkness and shoot straight into the sky.

It's Naruto!

He recklessly charged towards the overwhelming black figure!

"Naruto! Come back!" Kakashi shouted sharply, but Naruto seemed not to hear him. Golden chakra spun rapidly in his hand, condensing into a dazzling ball of light—the Rasengan.

"Watch this! Rasengan!" Naruto roared, slamming the Rasengan in his hand hard at the black figure.

The light of the Rasengan was particularly striking in the darkness, illuminating the astonished faces of the crowd and briefly dispelling the despair that had gripped their hearts.

However, this hopeful attack was like a stone thrown into the sea, failing to create any ripples.

The black figure swayed slightly and easily dodged Naruto's attack.