Konoha: Superman template, the spoiled brat becomes strong.

In an instant, the tense atmosphere eased, and everyone stood up, no longer hostile to each other.

"Yes, Naruto is right!" Kiba wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, stood up, and nodded vigorously at Naruto to show his support.

Just as everyone was reuniting, the runes on the ground suddenly emitted a blinding light.

The intense light was so dazzling, as if hundreds of suns had exploded simultaneously, instantly engulfing the entire plain and causing everyone to instinctively close their eyes.

They could only feel the scorching heat from the intense light and the violent energy fluctuations in the air; an invisible sense of oppression filled everyone's hearts.

"This..." Yamato subconsciously reached out to shield his eyes, his tone tinged with doubt.

Shizune kept her eyes tightly closed and her brows furrowed. She felt an unprecedented sense of crisis approaching. What exactly was this beam of light?

What will it bring?

These questions filled her mind.

In the blinding light, Itachi Uchiha slowly raised his head. His crimson Sharingan eyes, illuminated by the bright light, appeared exceptionally eerie. He said softly, "It begins..."

Chapter 158 If That's Really the Case

As the bright light gradually faded, everyone slowly opened their eyes, only to be shocked by what they saw.

The runes that once covered the ground disappeared without a trace, replaced by a huge image floating in mid-air, as illusory yet real as a mirage.

In the video, ancient scenes slowly unfold, revealing a magnificent palace standing atop a misty mountain peak. Around the palace, people dressed in strange costumes are performing some kind of mysterious ritual.

"What is this?" Sakura couldn't help but exclaim, she had never seen such a strange sight before.

"Quiet," Kakashi said in a low voice, his eyes fixed on the image, trying to glean more information from it.

The images in the video continue to change, revealing fragments of history that have been forgotten.

As if bewitched, everyone was deeply attracted by the information in the video, staring at it intently, a tense yet curious atmosphere spreading.

Inside the palace, an old man held a scepter and chanted incantations. As he chanted, a powerful energy surged from the scepter and flowed into the runes on the ground.

“These runes… form a seal!” Shikamaru said in a deep voice, his brows furrowed, as if he had already guessed something.

As the video played, everyone's guesses were confirmed.

These runes are the seal of an ancient treasure that can grant ninjas a tremendous boost in power.

In the video, the ninjas who obtained the treasure experienced a rapid increase in strength, gaining world-destroying power.

"This...this can't be real?" Naruto's eyes widened in disbelief, his heart filled with excitement and anticipation.

"If that's really the case..." Sasuke

After the video finished playing, the huge image slowly dissipated, leaving only an empty plain.

The group looked at each other, their hearts filled with excitement.

They realized that they were about to obtain this treasure and possess the power to change the world.

"Where is the treasure?" Ya asked impatiently, his eyes scanning the plains for any sign of it.

Suddenly, the ground began to shake, and a golden light shot out from the ground, soaring straight into the sky.

Following the golden light, everyone saw a magnificent palace slowly rising from the ground, its doors opening as if to welcome them.

"It seems... the treasure is inside." Kakashi took a deep breath and took the lead in walking towards the palace.

The crowd followed closely behind, their hearts filled with anticipation and excitement.

However, just as the group approached the treasure, a metallic clanging sound came from deep within the palace…

Kakashi was the first to step into the palace, where a magnificent golden hall came into view, and an ancient and mysterious atmosphere filled the air.

The crowd followed closely behind, their heartbeats ringing out clearly in the silent hall.

Just when everyone thought the treasure was within their grasp, a sudden change occurred!

A sickening metallic scraping sound came from deep within the hall, and the ground trembled slightly.

Countless puppets emerged from the shadows, each with a different shape. Some held sharp blades, while others carried bows and crossbows. Their gleaming metal parts reflected the golden light inside the hall, sending chills down one's spine.

"Puppets?!" Kankuro exclaimed. The Sand Village had a deep understanding of puppetry, and he could tell at a glance that these puppets were exquisitely crafted and were definitely not ordinary.

The battle broke out instantly.

The puppets surged toward the crowd like a tidal wave, their sharp blades slicing through the air with a piercing whistling sound.

Kakashi reacted quickly, his kunai flashing as he blocked all the incoming blades.

Naruto then used his signature Shadow Clone Technique, with dozens of Narutos rushing towards the puppet simultaneously, causing chaos in the scene.

"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!" Temari waved her giant fan, unleashing a howling wind that blew away any approaching puppets.

Sasuke's Sharingan spun rapidly, precisely targeting the puppet's weakness. The shuriken in his hand shot out like lightning, striking the puppet's joint and slowing its movements.

The battle was extremely fierce, with dust flying everywhere and stones scattering all over the hall.

The puppets were numerous and their attacks were fierce, and the group gradually began to feel the strain.

Shikamaru frowned, calmly analyzing the battle situation and searching for a breakthrough.

"These puppets' attack patterns seem to follow a pattern..." Shikamaru said in a deep voice, "Everyone, observe carefully and find their weaknesses!"

Under Shikamaru's command, the group began to cooperate consciously and gradually figured out the puppet's attack patterns.

Naruto used Shadow Clones to distract the puppet, while Sasuke seized the opportunity to precisely destroy the puppet's core components with shuriken.

One puppet after another was destroyed, scattered all over the ground, the metal parts clanging together with a crisp sound, like a triumphant song.

With victory in sight, hope was ignited in everyone's hearts.

However, at that moment, a surge of black energy suddenly erupted from the treasure trove in the center of the hall, spreading through the air like ink and emanating a chilling aura.

This black energy quickly enveloped Naruto, forming a huge black sphere.

Everyone watched in horror as Kakashi abruptly stopped.

"Naruto!"

Chapter 159 Oh! Little Black Ball

Black energy splashed out like ink, instantly engulfing Naruto and forming a huge, ominous black sphere.

A suffocating sense of oppression filled the air, as if the entire hall was shrouded in an invisible dark force.

"Naruto!" Sakura exclaimed. She tried to rush forward, but was violently thrown back by an invisible force. Her petite body crashed into the cold stone pillar with a dull thud.

Sasuke and Kiba also tried to get closer, but they were also pushed back by that powerful force and staggered a few steps before they regained their balance.

They stared in horror at the black sphere before them, their hearts feeling as if gripped tightly by an invisible hand, making it hard to breathe.

Shikamaru frowned, fine beads of sweat forming on his forehead. He tried to analyze the situation calmly: "This power... is wrong. It doesn't feel like chakra at all." His voice trembled slightly, a rare moment of loss of composure for him.

Akamaru whimpered softly, rubbing against Ya's trouser leg incessantly, his fur standing on end, looking extremely uneasy.

Hinata bit her lower lip tightly, her Byakugan fully open, but she still couldn't see through the thick darkness. Anxious tears welled up in her eyes.

Kakashi roared, "Lightning Blade!" and a blue lightning bolt, like a raging dragon, hurtled towards the black energy ball.

However, a shocking scene unfolded.

When Raiche struck the black sphere, it did not tear everything apart as it had done before. Instead, it was swallowed up instantly, like a stone sinking into the sea.

The black energy sphere remained completely still, instead acting like a greedy beast, absorbing the power of lightning completely. The surrounding air became even colder, and the sense of oppression increased exponentially.

Kakashi's eyes narrowed, he withdrew his hand, his face turning ashen, his heart filled with turmoil.

He had seen countless ninjutsu techniques and experienced countless battles, but he had never seen such a bizarre power.

This dark energy seemed completely unbound by chakra, as if it came from another dimension.

He clenched his fists, the veins on the back of his hands bulging, and he felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

This power, which even he couldn't comprehend, made him feel uneasy like never before. At this moment, everyone's hearts were in their throats.

"What...what is this?" Sakura's voice trembled with tears as she stared intently at the black energy sphere.

Sasuke's face turned pale. He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug deep into his flesh, and blood trickled down his fingers, dripping onto the cold floor. He watched Naruto being swallowed by darkness.

"Naruto!" Kiba roared angrily, veins bulging on his forehead. He clenched his fists, wanting to rush forward, but Shikamaru grabbed him.

Just as everyone was thinking of a solution, a resolute look flashed across Kankuro's cold face.

He suddenly waved his hand, and a strangely shaped puppet called "Crow" appeared in his palm, creaking and groaning, its joints gleaming with a cold light.

Before anyone could react, Kankuro had already steered the crow toward the suffocating black energy ball.

The crow opened its metal claws, coated with deadly poison, and with a whooshing sound, pierced straight towards the core of the black energy.

This sudden action stunned everyone present, even Kakashi frowned slightly.

However, just as the crow's claws were about to touch the black sphere, an even more powerful dark force suddenly erupted.

The black energy, like a surging wave, instantly engulfed the crow. The sound of metal twisting rang out shrilly. The crow's steel body was crushed and deformed in the darkness, finally exploding into countless fragments that scattered all over the ground.

Kankuro's body was also thrown back by the powerful recoil, crashing heavily to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood that stained the ground red.

He struggled to get up, but felt utterly powerless, and could only stare resentfully at the ever-expanding black energy sphere.

Seeing Kankuro's miserable state, everyone became even more anxious.

Sakura covered her mouth to stop herself from crying out loud, but tears kept flowing.

Sasuke clenched his teeth, his fists cracking.

Shikamaru frowned, racking his brains for a solution, but he couldn't find any breakthrough.

Time ticked by, and the oppressive feeling in the air grew stronger, as if a mountain was pressing down on everyone's hearts, making it hard to breathe.

Just when everyone was about to despair, a dazzling light pierced the darkness.

A tall figure appeared before everyone, covered in lightning, his wild golden hair flying like a lion's mane. It was none other than the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki—Killer Bee!

He exuded powerful chakra, and the tentacles of the Eight-Tails danced behind him, as if to tear apart the darkness.

Killer Bee grinned, revealing his white teeth, and let out a deafening roar at the ball of black energy: "Yo! Little black ball, let Grandpa Killer Bee have a go at you!" Before he finished speaking, he transformed into a bolt of lightning and rushed straight into the center of the darkness.

Hope rekindled in everyone's eyes as they watched Killer Bee's figure with bated breath.

“This monster…” Kakashi murmured, his gaze fixed on the point where Killer Bee and the dark energy collided.

Chapter 160 Don't Get in the Way

Killer Bee's appearance was like the dawn before sunrise, instantly dispelling the despair in everyone's hearts.

His figure flashed in the darkness, his golden hair appearing even wilder in the lightning.

The tentacles of the Eight-Tails danced behind him like giant whips, each swing carrying destructive power.

"Yo! Little black ball, let Grandpa Killer Bee have a go at you!" Killer Bee roared deafeningly, transforming into a bolt of lightning and rushing straight into the center of darkness.

Hope rekindled in everyone's eyes as they watched the fierce battle intently, holding their breath.

Kakashi gripped his kunai tightly, his gaze fixed intently on the point where Killer Bee and the dark energy collided.

The surrounding air seemed to be distorted by the powerful force, as if the whole world was shaking during the battle.

Sakura clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging deep into her palms, but she didn't relax; instead, she tightened her grip even more, as if that would give her a bit of strength.

Sasuke's eyes turned cold and resolute; just as his brother Itachi Uchiha had always taught him, only calmness and strength could win against a powerful enemy.

A glimmer of light appeared in Shikamaru's eyes. Although his brows were still furrowed, he had already begun to consider various possibilities in his mind, trying to find a breakthrough.

He clenched his teeth, his fingers gripping Akamaru's collar tightly, ready to join the battle at any moment.

Kankuro, barely able to support himself, stared intently at Killer Bee's figure, a strange sense of admiration welling up within him.

Gaara's expression remained icy, but the sand in his palms began to churn slightly, ready to provide support at any moment.

The dark power constantly changed form under Killer Bee's attacks, sometimes transforming into giant tentacles, sometimes into sharp blades, all aimed at Killer Bee.

Killer Bee dodged with lightning speed, each dodge perfectly timed.

The power of the Eight-Tails shone brightly on him, and each counterattack was as powerful as thunder. The intensity of the battle continued to escalate, making the onlookers' hearts leap into their throats.

"Boss, hang in there!" Akamaru roared from the side, his voice full of determination and encouragement.