Konoha: Superman template, the spoiled brat becomes strong.

“I don’t know…” Kakashi shook his head, his tone heavy, “but it’s definitely not a good omen…”

The sound of the flute grew closer, and the hearts of the people grew heavier.

They stopped celebrating, watching their surroundings warily, and the atmosphere became tense.

"Be careful!" Kakashi said in a deep voice, "A new crisis may be on the horizon..."

The melodious sound of the flute echoed in the air, and Kakashi slowly grasped the kunai...

Chapter 132 Divided into Three Teams

The sound of the flute, like silk threads, lingered in the air, clear and melodious, yet carrying an unsettling chill.

The joy on everyone's faces was washed away by this sudden turn of events, replaced by vigilance and solemnity.

Kakashi took a deep breath, his eyes scanning his surroundings like a hawk's, trying to pinpoint the source of the flute music.

"Everyone be careful, this flute music is probably not simple," Kakashi said in a deep voice, gripping his kunai tightly.

"That sound... it's coming from over there!" Naruto pointed to the dense forest in the distance, eager to try. "Let's rush over and take a look!"

"Wait, Naruto!" Shikamaru stopped him. "That's too reckless! We should split into small teams and search from different directions. That would be safer and more efficient."

"Safe? Efficient?" Naruto scoffed. "Stop being so indecisive. If you ask me, charging straight in is the fastest way!" He clenched his fist, his eyes brimming with confidence. "I'm going to be Hokage, how can I be afraid of something this small!"

"Naruto, calm down!" Sakura also advised. "Shikamaru is right, we can't act rashly."

"Hmph, coward!" Naruto snorted and glared at Shikamaru with displeasure.

Shikamaru sighed helplessly. He knew Naruto's personality; once he made up his mind, it was hard to change it.

He adjusted his glasses and calmly analyzed, "The source of the flute sound is unknown. Acting rashly could lead us into an enemy trap. We must be careful to ensure everyone's safety."

"A trap? I'm not afraid of that!" Naruto said dismissively. "I defeated..."

"Enough, Naruto!" Kakashi shouted, interrupting Naruto. "Now is not the time to argue. We must find the source of the flute music as soon as possible and figure out what's going on." He looked around at everyone and said in a deep voice, "Shikamaru, your plan is good. We will split into three teams."

Kakashi quickly assigned tasks, and everyone put away their relaxed mood and prepared to take action with serious expressions.

Just then, the flute music stopped abruptly, and the surroundings fell into a deathly silence, adding to the eerie atmosphere.

“Gone…” Sasuke murmured, his sharp gaze sweeping across his surroundings as if trying to see through the darkness.

Kakashi's eyes narrowed, and he shouted, "Hide!" The group quickly dispersed and disappeared into the dense bushes.

Kakashi led the way, stealthily heading in the direction where the flute sound had disappeared.

With his extensive experience, he keenly perceived subtle changes in his surroundings and successfully avoided several carefully laid traps.

Sakura followed behind Kakashi, exclaiming, "Kakashi-sensei, you're amazing!" Naruto didn't say anything, but his eyes also showed admiration, and he was full of confidence for the mission ahead.

After sneaking around for a long time, the sound of the flute came faintly again, seemingly not far ahead.

The group perked up and quickened their pace. Pushing aside the dense foliage, they found themselves in a wide-open valley.

In the center of the valley, a group of puppets stood silently, each with a different shape and an eerie appearance.

"They're puppets!" Kankuro recognized them at a glance, his expression grave. "Be careful, these puppets are dangerous!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the puppets seemed to be activated, launching attacks one after another. The swords and hidden weapons in their hands, accompanied by the sound of air being cut, came towards the group.

Kakashi and the others reacted quickly and engaged in a fierce battle with the puppet.

The kunai clashed with the sword, producing a piercing metallic clang.

Trees were snapped in half, and rubble flew everywhere, creating chaos in the valley.

Naruto brandished his fists, engaging in a head-on confrontation with a puppet.

Although he was not as strong as Kakashi and the others, he managed to withstand the puppet's attacks thanks to his indomitable spirit.

"Rasengan!" Naruto shouted, and blue chakra condensed in his hand, turning into a spinning energy ball that slammed into the puppet.

The puppet was knocked away and crashed heavily to the ground, scattering into a pile of parts.

Just as everyone was gradually suppressing the puppet's offensive, the flute music rang out again, this time more urgent, carrying a heart-pounding sense of oppression.

In the center of the valley, a huge shadow slowly emerged, blotting out the sky, and a strong sense of danger permeated the air.

"What is that..." Sakura's voice trembled. Kakashi's expression was solemn as he stared intently at the gradually becoming clearer, enormous figure, and said in a deep voice, "Prepare for battle!"

Chapter 133 Multiple Shadow Clone Technique

The flute's shrill and piercing sound, like the wailing of a vengeful ghost, echoed through the valley.

The enormous shadow gradually solidified, revealing its terrifying true form.

It was a huge humanoid monster, several meters tall, with a strange grayish-purple skin and bulging muscles, as if cast from steel.

It has no facial features, only a huge mouth filled with sharp fangs, emitting a nauseating stench.

The appearance of the monster seemed to freeze the air in the valley.

A powerful aura emanated from it, making it difficult for everyone to breathe.

Kakashi and the others looked grave, gripping their weapons tightly, a sense of tension spreading through their hearts.

Despite its usual fighting spirit, Fang did not charge forward this time.

He held Akamaru tightly, both man and dog watching the monster warily, their breathing clearly audible.

"This...this thing..." Ya's voice trembled slightly. He licked his dry lips, his throat feeling as if something was blocking it, making it difficult to utter a complete sound.

"This thing's aura... is too dangerous!" Akamaru also let out a low whimper, his body trembling slightly, as if he sensed a great threat.

Ya's unusual behavior surprised everyone.

An atmosphere of doubt spread around them, and everyone's eyes were focused on Kiba and Akamaru.

"What's wrong, Kiba?" Naruto asked in confusion. Although he was reckless, he could feel the power of this monster, but the passion in his heart made it difficult for him to suppress his urge to fight.

Tooth didn't answer, but stared intently at the monster, his eyes filled with apprehension.

He felt an unprecedented fear, not from the monster's appearance, but from the suffocating sense of oppression emanating from it.

"Is something wrong?" Kakashi noticed the abnormality in the teeth and asked in a deep voice.

His Sharingan twitched slightly, trying to see through the monster's true nature.

Ya took a deep breath and pointed at the monster, saying, "Its aura... is sometimes strong, sometimes weak, and unpredictable..."

Sasuke's gaze was also fixed on the monster, his Sharingan slowly rotating...

Sasuke's Sharingan spun rapidly, and the three tomoe were clearly visible in his scarlet pupils.

He stared at the enormous monster, trying to see through its illusions.

"Found it!" Sasuke shouted, his figure flashing as he shot towards the monster like an arrow released from a bow.

He gathered the lightning of a thousand birds in his hand, pointing it directly at a point on the monster's chest that was flashing with a faint light.

That's its core!

Lightning exploded, and the monster let out a deafening roar, its massive body trembling violently.

The light on his chest dimmed, and a blackish-purple liquid gushed from the wound, emitting a pungent stench.

"I did it!" Naruto shouted excitedly, waving his fist as if he had already won.

Sakura, Shikamaru, and the others also showed joy, their tension vanishing and replaced by excitement and exhilaration.

An atmosphere of excitement began to fill the air, as if victory was just around the corner.

However, before the monster's roar could cease, its massive body began to struggle violently.

The enormous arm swept out like a battering ram, snapping the surrounding trees in half.

Everyone hurriedly dodged, but the huge shockwave knocked them to the ground.

"Damn it! It hasn't fallen yet!" Naruto gritted his teeth and steadied himself as he rolled over.

A bold idea flashed through his mind.

"I'll try this!" He quickly formed hand seals, and chakra surged within him.

"Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!" Dozens of Narutos appeared on the battlefield, shouting in unison as they charged towards the monster.

The monster swung its enormous arms, defeating the shadow clones one by one, but Naruto's attacks grew increasingly fierce.

Explosions, shouts, and the sound of trees falling mingled together, dust flew everywhere, and the entire valley was shrouded in chaos.

Just when everyone thought victory was in sight, the monster's body suddenly began to swell, emitting a chilling cracking sound.

Immediately afterwards, its massive body exploded, transforming into dozens of smaller monsters.

Although these little monsters were several times smaller, the aura they exuded was exactly the same as the previous monsters, and even more ferocious.

"This..." Kakashi's eyes widened, and the kunai in his hand fell to the ground with a crisp sound.

"How is that possible...?"

Chapter 134 Split Up and Defeate Them One by One

Amidst the billowing dust, dozens of small monsters roared, their scarlet eyes locked onto the group, their sharp claws gleaming coldly, and they swarmed forward like locusts in the next second.

The air was filled with a strong, nauseating stench.

Kakashi gritted his teeth, picked up his kunai again, and said with eyes as sharp as a hawk, "Everyone be careful! Although these little monsters have shrunk in size, their strength and speed have not diminished at all!"

"Understood!" Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and the others responded in unison, a hint of determination mixed in with the tense atmosphere.

Shikamaru quickly analyzed the situation and whispered, "There are too many of them. A direct confrontation won't work. We need to split up and defeat them one by one."

The group immediately split into several smaller groups.

Kakashi and Yamato were responsible for direct confrontation, using their extensive combat experience to deal with the smaller monsters.

Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura formed a team. Naruto's Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu worked in tandem with Sasuke's precise ninjutsu, while Sakura provided medical support from the sidelines.

Kiba and Akamaru use their sense of smell to track and find the small monster's weaknesses.

Shikamaru, meanwhile, was strategizing and directing the overall operation from the rear.

Kankuro, Gaara, Temari, and Maki temporarily join forces with the Konoha ninja to fight against the enemy before them.

The fighting was extremely fierce.

Kakashi's Lightning Blade sliced ​​through the air, cleaving a small monster in two. Green blood spurted out, emitting a suffocating stench.

Yamato's Wood Release technique created a huge wooden wall to block the small monsters' attack.

Naruto's shadow clones surged towards the little monsters like a tidal wave, Sasuke's Great Fireball Technique burned a group of little monsters to ashes, and Sakura used medical ninjutsu to heal her injured companions.

Kiba and Akamaru moved nimbly across the battlefield, Akamaru's sharp claws tearing at the flesh of the little monsters.

Shikamaru calmly observed the battle, constantly issuing commands to maximize the strength of each group.

Kankuro's puppetry combined with Temari's wind release to create a powerful attack, while Gaara's sand shield firmly protected everyone, and Maki's calmness added stability to the team.

The surrounding woods were affected by the battle, with branches and leaves flying everywhere, and deep furrows were dug into the ground.

The air was thick with the smells of blood, burnt food, and dust, making it difficult to breathe.

Just when everyone thought they had the upper hand, Naruto felt a burning power awakening within him...

He clenched his fists tightly.

"I……"

Naruto felt a surge of scorching power erupting from his body, as unstoppable as a volcanic eruption.

Golden chakra surged around him, his clothes fluttered in the wind, and his blue eyes instantly transformed into beast-like vertical pupils.

He roared to the sky, his voice filled with wild power, deafeningly loud.

The Nine-Tails' chakra surged out like a tidal wave, blasting away the surrounding small monsters.

"This is... the power of the Nine-Tails!" Kakashi stared at Naruto in astonishment, feeling the powerful chakra, his heart filled with shock and worry.

Naruto clasped his hands together and shouted, "Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!" Hundreds of golden shadow clones appeared instantly, surrounding the remaining little monsters.

Each shadow clone radiated powerful chakra, shining like a small sun.