Konoha: Superman template, the spoiled brat becomes strong.

Shikamaru rested his chin on his hand, his brows furrowed. "Lord Inoichi, do you have any leads regarding the 'Shadow' organization's objectives?"

Hai Yi shook his head. "There are no concrete clues yet, but judging from their movements, they seem to be looking for something."

Sasuke's eyes flickered, and he felt the blood in his body begin to boil.

He had a premonition that this "Shadow" organization was connected to him in some way, and that he had to find them and unravel the mystery.

It was late at night, but the lights in the Hokage's office were still on.

Haiyi has already left, and the group is still discussing their next course of action.

Sasuke stood alone by the window, gazing at the night outside, his heart filled with inner turmoil.

Suddenly, he turned and left the Hokage's office, his figure disappearing into the night.

"Sasuke!" Naruto exclaimed, wanting to chase after him, but Kakashi stopped him.

"Let him go." Kakashi gazed in the direction Sasuke had disappeared, his eyes filled with complex emotions. "There are some things he has to face on his own."

Outside the window, a dark shadow flashed by and disappeared into the vast night.

There seems to be a dangerous atmosphere in the air...

"Wait, what's that?" Sakura asked, pointing to a shadow outside the window.

Kakashi's team followed the subtle traces left by the "Shadow" organization, venturing deep into the dense forests on the border of the Land of Fire.

The air was filled with the scent of damp earth, and the rustling of leaves against each other was especially clear in the silent forest.

Suddenly, Kiba, who was walking at the front, let out a muffled groan, and his ninja dog Akamaru whimpered and collapsed to the ground.

Immediately afterward, the ground beneath Shikamaru's feet collapsed, and he instantly fell to the ground, a scream echoing through the forest.

"Trap!" Kakashi shouted sharply, quickly forming hand seals. A flash of lightning appeared, and several shuriken shot towards the surrounding tree trunks.

Several muffled thuds rang out as several hidden weapons concealed in the trees were knocked down, producing a crisp metallic clang.

After the trap was triggered, the surrounding trees seemed to come alive, and thick vines shot out from the ground like pythons, wrapping around Naruto and Sakura's ankles and pulling them violently to the ground.

Sakura's arm was cut by a sharp branch, and bright red blood flowed down the wound. She gritted her teeth and endured the pain.

Naruto struggled to break free from the vines, but found that they were exceptionally tough and impossible to escape.

Kankuro and Temari were also attacked. Kankuro's puppet was shot by an unknown poison needle and lost control, while Temari was cut on the leg by a spike that suddenly emerged from the ground, and blood stained her trouser leg.

Seeing his injured comrade, Kakashi's heart sank.

The air was thick with the stench of blood, mixed with the damp smell of earth and leaves, making it feel suffocating.

A sense of grief and fear spread among the crowd, and everyone's face was etched with heaviness and worry.

The enemy lurks in the shadows, like a venomous snake waiting for its chance to strike, ready to deliver a fatal blow at any moment.

Just then, Gaara slowly opened his eyes, and golden sand swirled and danced around him, forming a strange barrier.

“I can feel it, they’re over there.” Gaara pointed in a direction, his tone calm yet firm.

His voice was like a beacon in the darkness, bringing hope to everyone.

The atmosphere of despair vanished, replaced by a hopeful excitement.

Following Gaara's guidance, the group moved forward quickly.

The light of hope illuminated the road ahead and dispelled the gloom that shrouded everyone's hearts.

They believed that as long as they followed Gaara, they could find the enemy and turn the tide of the battle.

However, when they arrived at the location Gaara had indicated, they found it deserted.

The surrounding scenery began to distort; the once dense forest turned into bizarre phantoms, and the ground began to undulate, as if one were in a constantly changing dream.

"Illusion!" Kakashi's expression changed. "We've fallen for their trap!" An ominous premonition surged into their hearts, and despair once again enveloped them.

“This is…” Naruto muttered to himself, looking at the distorted scene around him.

“A…vast illusion space.” Maki’s voice was low and hoarse, with a hint of disbelief in it.

Chapter 140 Breaking the Illusion

The group was trapped in an illusion space, and the surrounding scenery began to distort.

The once dense forest transformed into bizarre phantoms, and the ground began to undulate, as if one were in a constantly changing dream.

Kakashi's expression changed, his brows furrowed, and he said in a low voice, "We've fallen into a trap!"

“This is…” Naruto muttered to himself, looking at the distorted scene around him.

“A… a vast illusion space.” Maki’s voice was low and hoarse, with a hint of disbelief in his tone.

The group searched everywhere for an exit, but to no avail.

The scenery in the illusion space is unpredictable. Every time they think they have found a way out, a new obstacle appears in front of them.

The forest suddenly turned into a bottomless swamp, and then into a barren desert.

The texture is so realistic that it's hard to tell what's real and what's not; every step feels like walking on the edge of illusion and reality.

"What's going on?" Shikamaru frowned. "We can't find an exit at all."

"Calm down, Shikamaru." Kakashi's voice was calm and firm. "We must calm down and find a way to break the genjutsu."

However, as anxiety gradually increased, everyone began to feel helpless.

Naruto looked around anxiously, and Sasuke's face also showed an unusual tension.

Sakura clenched her fists tightly, trying to suppress the fear in her heart.

Kankuro and Temari exchanged a glance, both sensing an ominous premonition.

"Everyone, spread out and find the exit as quickly as possible!" Kakashi shouted the order.

The group split into several smaller groups, each exploring different directions.

However, whenever they approached a place that seemed to be an exit, the scenery would suddenly change, plunging them into confusion once again.

Just when everyone was almost in despair, a strange voice rang in their ears.

In an instant, all sorts of bizarre ninjutsu attacks came at everyone.

Wind blades, fireballs, and ice spikes—these attacks seemed to emerge from all directions, leaving everyone overwhelmed.

The space twisted continuously as the battle raged, with trees and the ground seemingly being torn apart by an invisible force, and everyone struggled to maintain their balance.

"Watch out!" Kakashi's voice was exceptionally clear amidst the chaos.

Naruto and Sakura team up to unleash the Rasengan and Chidori in an attempt to defeat the enemy.

Sasuke's Sharingan flashed with anger as he rapidly analyzed the trajectory of each attack, trying to find the enemy's weakness.

Kiba and Akamaru, with their excellent teamwork, quickly moved among the enemies, looking for opportunities to counterattack.

"This can't go on!" Yamato's voice was firm and steady. "We must find a way to break the illusion."

Just then, a familiar voice rang in everyone's ears: "Don't panic, I'm here."

It's Shisui.

His figure appeared quietly before everyone, his eyes carrying a hint of profound wisdom.

“I have a way to break this illusion,” Shisui said in a low voice, “but I need your cooperation.”

Upon hearing this, hope rekindled in everyone's eyes.

Kakashi nodded and said, "Tell me, what do we need to do?"

Shisui smiled slightly, his gaze firm: "First of all, we must have faith in each other. Only by uniting can we break free from the shackles of this illusion."

Before he finished speaking, a mysterious light shot out from Shisui's hand, flowing among the crowd and bringing a touch of warmth and hope.

“Follow my instructions, and we will surely find the exit.” Shisui’s voice was deep and powerful.

Everyone nodded, their gazes refocusing as they prepared to face the new challenge.

Just then, a strange laugh echoed in their ears, as if mocking their efforts.

"Let's see how long you can last!" The laughter carried a hint of malice.

The group exchanged glances, their faces hardening with determination.

Kakashi shouted, "Are you ready?"

"Ready!" the crowd responded in unison, their voices filled with determination.

With a gentle flick of his finger, Shisui sent another flash of light through the crowd. They felt a strange power surge into their bodies, and their fear and anxiety gradually disappeared, replaced by a firm belief.

"Break the formation!" Kakashi shouted the order, and everyone worked together to rush forward, ready to face an unprecedented challenge.

Just then, a huge crack suddenly appeared in the sky, and the light shining through it seemed to herald new hope...

The group stood back to back, their breathing clearly audible, their clothes soaked with sweat.

Kakashi's gaze swept over each of his companions. Although Shikamaru's face was slightly pale, his eyes were unusually firm.

Kiba and Akamaru stood side by side, their deep barks seemingly cheering on their companion.

Sakura clenched her fists tightly, her resolute gaze showing no trace of fear.

Naruto's eyes burned with fierce flames, while Sasuke's Sharingan spun rapidly in a crimson light, analyzing everything around him.

Kankuro and Temari stood side by side. Gaara remained silent, but the aura emanating from him was exceptionally terrifying. Their eyes were both fixed on the enemy in front of them.

"We are not fighting alone!" Naruto's voice echoed powerfully within the genjutsu space. "We have each other!"

“That’s right!” Sasuke replied coldly, his tone carrying a rare hint of warmth.

Gaara also slightly raised his head.

A strong bond transforms into an invisible force, tightly connecting everyone together.

They no longer felt alone; their mutual trust and encouragement acted like a solid armor, warding off the fear brought by the illusion.

"Let's go!" Kakashi shouted, charging forward first.

Naruto, Sasuke, and Gaara all moved at the same time.

Naruto unleashed an astonishing burst of chakra, the Rasengan spinning wildly in his hand, Sasuke's Chidori emitting a piercing cry, and Gaara's sand rushing forward like a raging python.

Three powerful forces intertwined, forming a dazzling pillar of light that crashed violently into the illusory barrier.

"boom!"

With a loud bang, the illusion space shook violently and began to shatter like glass.

The ninjas from Konoha and Sunagakure watched this earth-shattering scene, their excitement reaching a fever pitch. Even the usually composed Kakashi had a slight smile of approval on his lips.

The illusion space shattered like a mirror, and the surrounding scenery instantly returned to normal.

The twisted forest disappeared, replaced by a devastated battlefield.

They've finally returned to the real world!

A man dressed in a black robe appeared before the crowd, a twisted smile on his face.

He was the mastermind behind the illusions, a rogue ninja who had long since betrayed the village.

"You... you actually managed to break my illusion?" The rogue ninja's voice was hoarse and sharp, tinged with disbelief.

"Evil can never triumph over justice!" Kakashi said coldly.

The group launched another attack, the light of their ninjutsu intertwining like dazzling fireworks.

Although the rogue ninja was not weak, he was quickly overwhelmed by the combined attack of the group.

Ultimately, under the combined attack of Kakashi and Shisui, the rogue ninja fell to the ground, completely losing his fighting ability.

However, just as everyone was celebrating their victory, an unsettling atmosphere suddenly enveloped the entire battlefield.

This aura was powerful and malevolent, as unfathomable as an abyss.

"What's going on?" Naruto looked around warily, his hair standing on end.

The group watched warily into the distance, where a blurry figure loomed in and out of sight, its powerful presence sending chills down their spines.

Chapter 141 Immortal Mode