Konoha: Superman template, the spoiled brat becomes strong.

Their speed was astonishing, and their attacks were incredibly fierce, instantly drawing everyone into a fierce battle.

"Back to back, form a defensive formation!" Kakashi's calm voice rang out amidst the chaos, like a stabilizing force, bringing a sense of calm to everyone.

He quickly analyzed the shadowy figure's attack patterns, searching for a breakthrough.

Naruto gritted his teeth, his kunai flashing in a blur as he repelled the approaching shadows one by one.

Sweat soaked his blond hair, but the determination in his eyes remained undiminished.

Sakura used her superb medical ninjutsu to treat her injured comrades while vigilantly observing the surrounding movements.

"Akamaru, Fang Tong Fang!" Kiba and Akamaru fought side by side, the man and dog working in perfect harmony, forming a spinning whirlwind that tore apart the approaching shadows.

Kankuro manipulates the puppet crow, nimbly weaving through the shadows, its sharp blades constantly reaping the lives of his enemies.

However, the number of shadowy figures was simply too great, and their attacks became increasingly fierce.

The group's chakra began to deplete rapidly, and their movements gradually became sluggish.

"Sasuke, watch out!" Naruto exclaimed.

A dark figure struck Sasuke hard in the chest while he was off guard.

Sasuke groaned, staggered back a few steps, and a trickle of blood escaped from the corner of his mouth.

He covered the wound with his hand.

Sasuke's injury cast a shadow over everyone's hearts.

The oppressive atmosphere made it almost impossible to breathe.

Just then, Shikamaru, who had been silent all along, slowly spoke, his voice low and firm, "Kakashi-sensei..."

Shikamaru, who is usually lazy, seemed to have become a different person at this moment, his eyes filled with determination and resolve.

He darted swiftly through the shadowy figures, his kunai drawing silver arcs in the air, each swing precisely striking their vital points and tearing them to shreds.

"Shikamaru!" Naruto exclaimed, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Seeing Shikamaru's decisiveness, his blood boiled instantly.

Sakura, Sasuke, and Kankuro were also stunned, but they were immediately infected by Shikamaru's fighting spirit, and their eyes sparkled with new hope.

"Since Shikamaru is fighting so hard, I can't fall behind!" Naruto roared, his body instantly covered in chakra, and the power of the Nine-Tails surged within him.

He formed hand seals and shouted, "Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!" Instantly, dozens of Naruto figures appeared on the battlefield, each wielding a kunai and launching a fierce attack on the shadowy figure.

At the same time, Gaara also realized the urgency of the situation.

He controlled the sand, forming a massive sand wall to protect himself and his companions.

The sand swirled in the air like a golden storm, sweeping towards the dark figures and swallowing them one by one.

Killer Bee joined the battle, laughing and waving his hands to unleash the power of the Eight-Tails, creating a powerful shockwave.

"Destroy the Eight-Tails!" he roared, his voice booming across the entire battlefield.

The shockwave rushed towards the shadows like a ferocious beast, tearing them apart in pieces.

As Naruto, Gaara, and Killer Bee unleashed their powerful ninjutsu simultaneously, the number of shadowy figures decreased dramatically, and the battlefield was instantly filled with an atmosphere of victory.

Seeing the shadowy figure eliminated, everyone cheered excitedly, the atmosphere was electric, as if victory was just around the corner.

However, at that moment, the remaining small shadows suddenly began to gather, forming a larger shadow.

This shadowy figure was much larger and more terrifying than any of the previous ones.

It exuded a suffocating aura, like the Grim Reaper, slowly approaching the crowd.

As everyone stared at the enormous black shadow, they felt a fear they had never experienced before.

Naruto clenched his fists and shouted, "Everyone, don't give up!"

At that very moment, the powerful black shadow suddenly accelerated, like a black lightning bolt, and pounced towards the group.

Chapter 176 The Shadow Disintegrates

The dark figure, shrouded in a suffocating aura of death, pressed down on everyone like a moving black mountain in an instant.

That invisible sense of oppression, like a tangible hammer blow, struck everyone's heart hard, making them feel suffocated.

The air seemed to freeze, making even breathing incredibly difficult.

Naruto was the first to bear the brunt, and he felt unprecedented pressure.

That dark power seemed to devour everything, filling people with despair.

But he was not one to give in easily. He clenched his fists tightly, his eyes burning with a fierce flame. His initial confusion and hesitation were replaced by determination and fighting spirit.

A golden light shone from his body; it was the powerful force hidden within him, now being fully unleashed.

He roared and charged forward, like a sharp sword piercing through the despair brought by the shadow, heading straight for it with unstoppable momentum.

Sasuke's eyes were cold, and the corners of his arrogant mouth were slightly raised. How could he fall behind Naruto?

He quickly formed hand seals, and lightning danced around him like a thunderbird, following closely behind Naruto as they launched an attack on the shadowy figure.

Gaara also moved. His cold face was expressionless. Sand gushed out from the gourd behind him, turning into countless sand tentacles. With strong wind pressure, like a surging tsunami, they slammed into the dark shadow, determined to crush it completely.

Killer Bee was even more unrestrained. He laughed loudly, and the chakra that erupted from his body was as hot and powerful as a volcanic eruption. He swung his eight tails like eight giant pythons, with the momentum of splitting mountains and splitting the earth, and fiercely lashed at the black shadow.

The four men's attacks were like a whirlwind, crashing heavily onto the shadowy figure. Explosions and crashes resounded through the sky, making people's eardrums ache.

The shadowy figure was not to be outdone. Its massive body twisted and released countless black energy waves, like countless venomous snakes, roaring as it pounced on the crowd.

The attacks from both sides collided repeatedly, bursting out dazzling light. Huge shockwaves surged through the air, distorting the surrounding space and whipping up sand and gravel, forming storms. The scene was extremely spectacular.

The onlookers, witnessing this earth-shattering battle, clenched their fists in tension, their palms sweating, afraid of missing a single detail.

Just as the battle reached its climax, Kakashi's expression turned grave. He stared intently at the shadowy figure, his gaze sharp as if trying to see through its very nature. At that moment, he heard Sakura's trembling voice: "Kakashi-sensei, that shadowy figure..."

Sakura's voice trembled slightly with nervousness, yet it reached everyone's ears with exceptional clarity, "Kakashi-sensei, that dark figure... it seems to have a red mark on its chest!"

Upon hearing this, Kakashi's gaze sharpened like lightning, instantly locking onto the chest of the dark figure.

Sure enough, as the shadowy figure tumbled and moved, a red mark, like a drop of blood, flashed by.

He immediately understood that this was the shadow's weakness!

"Naruto! Aim for the red mark on its chest and attack!" Kakashi's voice boomed across the battlefield like thunder.

Naruto had already entered Sage Mode, greatly enhancing his perception, and Kakashi's voice guided him like a beacon.

He took a deep breath, gathered all his chakra into his hand, and a giant Rasengan took shape in his hand, radiating a dazzling light.

"Watch this! Rasengan!" Naruto roared, shooting towards the shadowy figure like an arrow released from a bow. The Rasengan in his hand accurately struck the mark on the shadowy figure's chest that was flashing a faint red light.

"boom!"

A deafening roar followed, and the dark figure let out a piercing scream, like a wail from hell.

The red mark suddenly expanded, spreading like a spider web across the entire body of the black shadow. The shadow's massive body trembled violently, began to collapse and disintegrate, and finally turned into countless black fragments that dissipated into the air.

"We won!" Cheers erupted like a tsunami, and the tension and fear that had been suppressed for so long were completely released at this moment, turning into the joy of victory.

Everyone's face was beaming with excitement as they hugged each other to celebrate this hard-won victory.

A feeling of boiling blood surged through everyone's chest, as if it were about to break free from the constraints of their bodies.

Hinata blushed, walked up to Naruto, and said softly, "Naruto, congratulations." Her voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz, yet it was full of deep affection.

Those around who witnessed this scene smiled knowingly; this heartwarming moment brought a perfect end to this fierce battle.

However, just as everyone was immersed in the joy of victory, a mysterious rune quietly appeared in the distant sky, shimmering with an eerie light...

Shisui squinted and whispered, "What is that...?"

Chapter 177 Sealing the Tailed Beast

In the distance, the rune hung silently like a giant, open eye, emitting a deep, captivating light.

It was not still, but seemed to breathe, sometimes bright, sometimes dim, each flickering touching the hearts of everyone present.

An inexplicable sense of oppression filled the air, as if some enormous creature was awakening.

Kakashi's eyes, sharp as knives, were fixed on the rune beneath his mask.

He was experienced and knew that there were too many mysterious forces in the world that could not be explained by common sense.

The appearance of this rune is no accident; it must conceal a huge secret, or even an unpredictable danger.

He crossed his arms over his chest, his body slightly tense, ready to deal with any possible changes.

The surrounding noise seemed to have faded away, and only the eerie light of the runes magnified in his eyes.

Naruto scratched his head curiously. The runes looked both unfamiliar and mysterious, filling him with an urge to explore.

He was eager to fly up and find out what was going on, but Kakashi's serious expression made him realize that this was not the time to be reckless.

At the same time, Sasuke's gaze was also fixed on that rune, and his originally arrogant face now showed a bit more solemnity.

He was well aware of the gap between himself and Naruto, and he also understood that this unknown power was far beyond their reach.

After a moment of silence, he suddenly strode toward Kankuro.

"What do you know about these runes, Sunagakure?" Sasuke's voice was deep, with a rare hint of humility in his tone.

This sudden action surprised everyone present, including Kankuro himself.

Sasuke, this arrogant boy who has always looked down on everyone, actually took the initiative to ask them for advice?

Is the sun about to rise in the west?

Kankuro frowned slightly. He hadn't expected that this arrogant Uchiha would actually lower himself to ask them questions.

However, he dared not be careless in the face of such strange runes.

He carefully observed the runes in the sky, recalling the ancient records of Sunagakure, trying to find some clues.

Gaara remained indifferent, but the loneliness and wariness deep in his eyes were even more pronounced.

Temari looked at her younger brother's expression and sighed inwardly. Then she turned her gaze to the rune, and she also felt the unease it brought.

Kakashi's gaze swept back and forth between Sasuke and Kankuro. His previously tense expression eased slightly. He had witnessed Sasuke's growth, and this might be the turning point in this crisis.

“This…” Kankuro began slowly, his tone hesitant.

He seemed to have thought of something; his brows furrowed, and his expression became serious.

“These runes… remind me of an ancient legend recorded in our family’s ancient books.” Kankuro’s voice was deep and hoarse, with an indescribable solemnity. “In the legend, these runes represent a powerful sealing technique that can seal everything in the world, including…” He paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone, his tone becoming even more serious, “including the tailed beasts.”

Kankuro's words resounded like thunder in everyone's hearts.

Sealing the Tailed Beasts?

This rune actually possesses such powerful energy?

Immediately, everyone started discussing it. Naruto's eyes widened, and he subconsciously touched his stomach, where the Nine-Tailed Fox was sealed. A strange sense of unease welled up in his heart.

"So, the appearance of this rune is related to the Tailed Beasts?" Kakashi pondered, a wise glint in his eyes.

He looked around; a tense atmosphere filled the air, as if some huge conspiracy was brewing.

“Perhaps.” Kankuro shook his head. “The records in the ancient books are incomplete. There are still many mysteries about the origin and function of this rune.”

Just then, Hinata quietly approached Naruto, her cheeks flushed and her eyes filled with shyness.

She took a clean handkerchief from her sleeve and gently handed it to Naruto.

"Naruto-kun, you...you should wipe your sweat."

Naruto was taken aback. Looking into Hinata's gentle eyes, a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

He took the handkerchief somewhat embarrassedly, scratched his head, and gave a silly smile.

"Thank you... thank you, Hinata."

Those around him couldn't help but smile knowingly at the sight.

Kiba whistled and winked at Naruto suggestively, while Akamaru barked twice in response.

Sakura chuckled to herself, while Shikamaru lazily remarked, "Ah, youth is truly something..."

A surge of adrenaline welled up in everyone's hearts, as if they had found a clue to unlock the secrets of the runes.