A chilling aura surged in like a tide, making it almost impossible for everyone to breathe.

In the distance, a blurry figure gradually became clear, like a demon emerging from hell.

He was dressed in a long black robe with eerie red patterns on it, and he held a huge, oddly shaped three-sectioned scythe in his hand, the blade of which gleamed with a chilling light.

This person is none other than Hidan, a member of the Akatsuki organization.

"Who... is this guy?" Naruto swallowed hard, suppressing his unease.

Hidan grinned, revealing his gleaming white teeth, looking as bloodthirsty as a wild beast.

"I am Death, here to take your lives!"

Before he could finish speaking, Hidan's figure transformed into a blur, moving at an astonishing speed.

Everyone only saw a blur before Hidan was already upon them.

The massive scythe sliced ​​through the air with a piercing whistling sound, heading straight for Kakashi.

Kakashi's pupils contracted sharply, and he quickly dodged to the side.

The sickle grazed his body, leaving a shallow bloodstain on his face.

Hidan's attack missed, but he didn't pause. His scythe nimbly turned like a venomous snake, and he attacked Kakashi again.

Kakashi managed to parry a few attacks, but Hidan's attack speed was too fast and unpredictable, leaving him struggling to keep up.

The surrounding trees were caught in the crossfire and fell one after another, making a deafening cracking sound.

Dust filled the air on the battlefield, obscuring the sky and adding to the tense atmosphere.

"Damn it! This guy is too fast!" Kiba gritted his teeth and commanded Akamaru to join the battle.

Akamaru transformed into a red whirlwind, attempting to disrupt Hidan's attack, but Hidan merely swung his scythe a few times to force Akamaru back.

Seeing this, Kankuro immediately manipulated his puppet crows and black ants to join the battle.

The crows spat out poisonous stingers, and the black ants brandished their sharp blades, trying to restrain Hidan.

However, Hidan merely sneered and swung his scythe, cleaving the crow and black ant into pieces.

Seeing this, everyone's expressions became even more solemn.

Kakashi was forced to retreat repeatedly by Hidan, and he already had several wounds on his body.

"Kakashi-sensei!" Naruto called out anxiously.

Kakashi gritted his teeth; he knew he couldn't go on like this.

He took a deep breath and quickly formed hand seals, "Lightning Blade!"

A dazzling bolt of lightning shot out from Kakashi's hand, heading straight for Hidan.

Hidan seemed to have not expected Kakashi to suddenly use such a powerful ninjutsu, and was unable to dodge in time, and was hit by the Lightning Blade.

"It's done!" Naruto shouted excitedly.

However, the next moment, his smile froze on his face.

As the smoke cleared, Hidan reappeared before everyone, completely unharmed.

He licked the blood from his lips and revealed an even more maniacal smile.

"Is that all you have?"

Kakashi's face darkened, and he knew in his heart that something was wrong.

Hidan raised his scythe high, pointing it to the sky, and declared, "Now, the game begins!"

Hidan wielded his scythe as if the Grim Reaper had descended, each swing carrying the aura of death.

Kakashi managed to hold on, but he was already at his limit.

To protect Sakura, Sasuke stepped forward and used his own body to block Hidan's attack.

However, Hidan's scythe is not an ordinary weapon; it is imbued with a strange curse.

Sasuke groaned as he was hit and collapsed to the ground in pain, his face as pale as paper.

His clothes were stained with bright red blood, a shocking sight.

"Sasuke!" Sakura's exclamation tore through the silence. She rushed to Sasuke's side, tears streaming down her face.

The air around seemed to freeze, making it suffocating.

A heavy sadness spread, casting a shadow over everyone's heart.

Seeing his comrade injured, Naruto felt a surge of anger.

His eyes turned gold, and he emanated a powerful energy.

Immortal mode!

"I won't let you hurt my friend again!" Naruto roared, his figure shooting towards Hidan like lightning.

In Sage Mode, Naruto's strength and speed are greatly enhanced.

His attacks came down like a storm, each punch and kick containing astonishing power.

Hidan was forced to retreat repeatedly, an expression of disbelief on his face.

He never imagined that this seemingly impetuous boy would possess such immense power.

"Well done, Naruto!" Kiba excitedly waved his fist, and the surrounding ninjas also cheered. Naruto's strength gave them hope, and the atmosphere of excitement began to rise again.

Just as Naruto was pressing his advantage and preparing to deliver the fatal blow to Hidan, Hidan suddenly revealed a sinister smile.

He raised his sickle high, chanting incantations, and a strange energy fluctuation emanated from his body.

The surrounding space began to distort, and a blinding light enveloped everyone.

Naruto felt his body become incredibly heavy, as if he were imprisoned and unable to move an inch.

He was horrified to discover that his companions were also in the same predicament.

Hidan's laughter echoed in the light, like a demon's whisper from hell: "Feel despair..." Hidan put down his scythe and said in a mocking tone, "It seems the show has only just begun."

Chapter 142 Quick Victory

As the blinding light faded, Hidan's figure gradually became clear. The scythe in his hand dripped with an unknown liquid, reflecting a chilling light in the sunlight.

That eerie smile still lingered on his face, like a persistent leech, sending chills down one's spine.

"Feel despair, Konoha ninjas!" Hidan's voice carried a hint of mockery, as if he were enjoying the agonizing struggle of his prey.

Naruto felt as if his body was filled with lead, and he couldn't move at all.

He watched helplessly as Hidan approached step by step, powerless to resist.

The anxiety in his heart burned like a raging fire in his will, yet he could find no outlet for his frustration.

Her companions were also in trouble. Sakura bit her lip tightly.

Kakashi's heart was in turmoil.

As the captain of Class 7, he must find a way to protect his teammates.

Large beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and his eyes kept shifting as he pondered various possible solutions.

The plight of his companions and Hidan's approach weighed heavily on his mind, making it hard for him to breathe.

Just then, a tall and burly figure appeared beside Hidan.

That figure was like an iron tower, radiating a suffocating sense of oppression.

The visitor was Kakuzu, another member of the Akatsuki organization.

Kakuzu remained expressionless, his cold gaze sweeping over the trapped crowd as if he were eyeing a flock of lambs to the slaughter.

He spoke slowly, his voice low and hoarse: "Hidan, let's finish this quickly."

Hidan, upon hearing this, beamed with excitement: "Alright, Kakuzu-nii! Let them witness my Jashin Cult's secret techniques!" He raised his scythe high.

Kakashi's heart sank. He knew the real crisis had only just begun...

Hidan licked the liquid off his scythe and grinned sinisterly, "So, which one should we start with?"

Kakuzu snorted coldly, and in a flash, he appeared in front of Naruto.

His five fingers, like hooks, carried a sharp gust of wind, aiming straight for Naruto's heart.

Naruto felt a chill creep over him, and the shadow of death loomed over him.

At the critical moment, a sand wall rose from the ground, blocking Kakuzu's attack.

Five deep claw marks were clearly visible on the sand wall, demonstrating the power of Kakuzu's attack.

"Cough cough..." Gaara's figure appeared behind the sand wall, his face pale and a trace of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth.

He forcefully broke through some of the limitations of Hidan's ninjutsu and used sand to protect Naruto.

"Gaara!" Naruto was deeply moved, feeling both touched and guilty.

Kakuzu frowned slightly, surprised that someone could still resist under these circumstances.

"Earth Release·Earth Spear!"

Countless sharp earthen spears rose from the ground and rained down on the trapped people.

Screams rose and fell, blood splattered everywhere, and many ninjas were seriously injured.

Sakura covered the wound on her arm, her face pale, and large beads of sweat rolled down her forehead.

Sasuke gritted his teeth and tried his best to block the earth spear's attack, but he still got several more wounds on his body.

Shikamaru's expression also became extremely serious.

Kakashi looked at his injured comrade, his heart filled with guilt and anger.

He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug deep into his flesh, but he was powerless to do anything about it.

Kakuzu hovered in mid-air, looking down at the crowd with a cruel smile on his lips.

He formed hand seals again, and an even more terrifying dark chakra condensed in his hands.

"Earth Grudge Fear - Final Form!"

A huge black monster appeared behind Kakuzu, opening its blood-red maw and letting out a deafening roar.

Everyone felt threatened by death, and their

Kakuzu's voice was like that of a demon from hell, cold and ruthless: "It's over, Konoha ninjas!"

He raised the black energy ball high, ready to deliver a fatal blow to everyone...

Kakuzu grinned maliciously, about to unleash the energy ball in his hand, when suddenly, a voice came from afar...

"etc.".

Chapter 143 Lady Tsunade is Mighty

"and many more."

The sound was like thunder, exploding in everyone's ears.

Kakuzu's movements came to an abrupt halt. He slowly turned his head and saw a figure descending from the sky, landing steadily in front of everyone.

The newcomer had long, golden hair tied in a high ponytail, wore a Konoha headband, and had a determined glint in her emerald green eyes. She was none other than Tsunade, the Fifth Hokage of Konoha!

Tsunade's appearance was like a ray of dawn, illuminating the despair in everyone's hearts. Sakura

"Lady Tsunade!" the crowd shouted in unison, their voices filled with the joy of surviving a disaster and their awe of Tsunade.

Tsunade glanced around at the battered and bruised members of the Akatsuki, "You scum of the Akatsuki, your end is nigh!"

Before she finished speaking, Tsunade's figure transformed into a blur and rushed towards Kakuzu.

Her speed was astonishing; even Kakuzu couldn't react in time.

With a loud "bang," Tsunade slammed her fist into Kakuzu's chest, the powerful force sending him flying and crashing heavily to the ground.

Kakuzu felt a sharp pain in his chest, as if he had been crushed by a boulder.

He struggled to stand up, only to find that his body was out of control and the dark chakra within him was becoming disordered.

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