Konoha: Superman template, the spoiled brat becomes strong.

His hands moved with lightning speed, forming hand seals so fast that they were almost impossible to see with the naked eye.

"Black Ant, Raven, move out!" With a deep command, two puppets of different shapes leaped out from behind him, blocking the way and engaging in a fierce battle with the wildly waving vines.

The black ant puppet brandished its sharp blades, severing the approaching vines. Dark green sap oozed from the cuts, emitting a pungent, fishy stench.

The crow puppet then spews out highly poisonous needles from its mouth, accurately striking the joints of the vines. The struck vines quickly wither, emitting a hissing sound.

"This guy..." Tooth's eyes widened, unable to believe what was happening before his eyes.

He never imagined that this aloof Sand Village ninja would actually lend a helping hand.

Akamaru also let out a low whimper, seemingly expressing the same surprise.

"Why did he help us?" Sakura asked, coughing, her neck still throbbing from the vines binding it.

Sasuke frowned, his eyes fixed on Kankuro, trying to see through his intentions.

"Now is not the time to think about these things!" Kakashi shouted, struggling to his feet. "Everyone, let's figure out a way to break through now!"

Just then, Naruto suddenly noticed that the vines that had been attacked by Kankuro's puppets were withering much faster than the other vines.

He observed carefully and found that the roots of the vines seemed to be its weak point.

"I got it!" Naruto shouted excitedly, "Attack their roots!"

Naruto clasped his hands together, concentrating his chakra in his palms, and blue light shimmered in his hands.

"Rasengan!" he roared, slamming the Rasengan in his hand into the ground, striking the roots of the vines.

After a loud bang, the ground shook violently, and the vines that were entwining the people withered and turned to ashes instantly.

A burnt smell filled the air, making people nauseous.

"I did it!" Naruto jumped up excitedly, a victorious smile spreading across his face.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and the joy of surviving the ordeal made them cheer.

But at that moment, a mysterious figure dressed in a black robe appeared silently in front of them.

His face, hidden under his hood, was not clearly visible.

The air froze instantly, and an inexplicable sense of oppression enveloped everyone's hearts.

The man in black robes slowly raised a hand, pointed at Naruto and the others, and said in a low, hoarse voice, "The game begins."

Chapter 200 Space Ninjutsu

The man in the black robe stood motionless, his face hidden in the shadows beneath his hood, as deep and unfathomable as a bottomless abyss.

The air was filled with tension, like a taut string that could break at any moment.

Kakashi's sharp eyes were fixed on the man in black robes like a hawk's, while Naruto clenched his fists and leaned forward slightly, ready for battle.

Sasuke's Sharingan slowly rotated, trying to see through the opponent's true intentions.

Sakura, Shikamaru, and the others held their breath, watching the uninvited guest warily.

The surroundings were completely silent, with only the rustling of the wind through the leaves adding to the eerie atmosphere.

Who exactly is this man in black robes?

Why is he here?

What is his purpose?

Everyone was filled with questions, yet dared not make any rash moves.

The oppressive aura emanating from the man in black robes made them feel suffocated.

Suddenly, the man in black robes moved.

He flashed, as fast as a ghost, and instantly appeared in front of Naruto, striking out with a palm.

The palm strike was fierce, carrying a chilling energy fluctuation.

"Naruto!" Kakashi exclaimed, but it was too late to help.

At the critical moment, Sasuke appeared beside Naruto, his Sharingan spinning rapidly, and his kunai flashed, blocking the black-robed man's attack.

With a clang, sparks flew as metal clashed, and a powerful impact sent the two men staggering back several steps.

"Sasuke!" Naruto glanced at Sasuke gratefully, then the two stood back to back, warily watching the man in black.

The man in black robes remained silent and launched another attack.

His moves are unpredictable and his speed is too fast for the naked eye to follow.

Naruto and Sasuke joined forces to resist, their teamwork was excellent, and they engaged in a fierce battle with the man in black robes.

The surrounding teammates watched the game nervously, their hearts in their throats.

Kakashi frowned, extremely anxious, but dared not intervene rashly, fearing it would endanger Naruto and Sasuke.

The man in black robes moved erratically, like a ghost, and every attack he made was filled with a sharp killing intent.

Despite their best efforts, Naruto and Sasuke were still unable to gain the upper hand.

"Damn it!" Naruto gritted his teeth, sweat beading on his forehead.

He felt an unprecedented pressure; the black-robed man's strength far exceeded his expectations.

Just then, the man in black robes suddenly stopped attacking. He slowly raised his head and said in a hoarse voice, "Not bad teamwork, but..." He paused, a strange smile appearing on his lips, "It ends here."

The man in black robes suddenly raised his hands, and a powerful wave of chakra erupted from his body, causing the surrounding trees to shake violently and the ground to begin to crack.

"Oh no!" Kakashi's expression changed drastically. "He's about to unleash a powerful attack!"

The man in black robes clasped his hands together and chanted incantations as a huge black energy ball condensed in his hands.

The energy sphere exuded a chilling aura, as if it wanted to devour everything.

"Get out of the way!" Kakashi shouted, leaping towards Naruto and Sasuke to try and pull them away from the danger zone.

However, the man in the black robe was faster.

He hurled the energy ball in his hand into the air. The energy ball rapidly expanded, transforming into a massive black vortex that enveloped everyone.

"This is..." Kakashi's eyes widened, filled with terror, "Space-time ninjutsu!"

The figure in black robes flashed and disappeared into the black vortex.

"Kakashi-sensei!" Naruto exclaimed, trying to grab Kakashi's hand, but his grasp fell on empty air.

The black vortex spun and swallowed everyone in.

Everything around them became distorted, as if space itself had been torn apart.

“It seems…” a voice echoed in the darkness, “we’ve been drawn into another dimension…”

The black vortex dissipated, and everyone fell heavily to the ground, raising a cloud of dust.

Naruto struggled to his feet, shook his groggy head, and looked around.

This is an unfamiliar space, with a gray sky shrouding the earth and an unsettling atmosphere permeating the air.

"Cough cough..." Kakashi also stood up, dusted himself off, and looked serious.

"It seems we've been moved to another location."

"Who exactly is that guy?" Sasuke clenched his fists, his eyes burning with rage.

The battle just now left him feeling frustrated. The black-robed man's strength was unfathomable, and his moves were unpredictable and impossible to defend against.

Naruto rubbed his arm, which was numb from the shock, and the scene of the battle kept replaying in his mind.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him, as if he had grasped something crucial.

"Wait! His attack method..."

"What's wrong, Naruto?" Kakashi noticed Naruto's unusual behavior and quickly asked.

"His attack pattern is very similar to that guy we encountered before who used puppetry! Although the moves are different, the rhythm, the anticipation... are very similar!" Naruto said excitedly.

Kakashi pondered for a moment, then nodded. "Indeed, I sensed it too. Could it be..."

Before the words were finished, the man in black robes reappeared. He seemed dissatisfied with being transferred to this space, letting out a low roar and launching another attack on the group.

"I won't lose this time!" Naruto carefully observed the black-robed man's movements, searching for any flaws.

His previous combat experience gave him insight; he discovered that although the black-robed man's attacks were fierce, there was always a slight pause before each attack.

"Now!" Seizing the moment when the man in black robes was attacking, Naruto gathered his chakra and unleashed a Rasengan that struck the man in black robes hard.

With a loud "boom," the man in black robes was sent flying and crashed heavily to the ground.

"We did it!" Naruto shouted excitedly, and everyone cheered.

The man in the black robe struggled to his feet, his hood falling off to reveal a familiar face.

"It's him! That controlled ninja!" Sakura exclaimed.

"It seems our previous guess was correct; someone is manipulating everything behind the scenes." Kakashi's expression was grave.

The ninja, whose identity was revealed, had empty eyes and spoke haltingly about the mastermind behind the scenes, gradually revealing a huge conspiracy.

Just as everyone was preparing to set off to investigate the mastermind behind it all, a huge portal suddenly appeared in the sky, radiating a dazzling light.

"What is that?" Everyone looked up, filled with doubt.

Chapter 201 Surrounded by Puppet Horde

The enormous portal floated in the air, emitting a pulsating light that flickered like breathing.

The interior was a chaotic mess, with nothing visible, as if it led to another unknown world.

A crowd gathered in front of the portal, their eyes filled with a mixture of curiosity and worry.

Naruto was eager to try, but subconsciously clenched his fists; Sasuke pursed his lips, his sharp eyes fixed on the portal, as if trying to see through its secrets; Sakura bit her lower lip worriedly, her hands twisting together anxiously.

The others also looked solemn, exchanging glances, a sense of tension and hesitation spreading through the air.

“Don’t panic, everyone,” Kakashi’s calm voice broke the silence. “We must find out where this portal leads and what the mastermind’s true purpose is.” He looked around at everyone, his eyes resolute. “I will go in and investigate first. You wait for my signal outside.”

Kakashi's words acted like a stabilizing force, calming everyone's emotions.

He took a deep breath and stepped into the portal first.

The dazzling white light instantly engulfed his figure, like a drop of water merging into the ocean.

Seeing Kakashi disappear into the portal, Naruto couldn't suppress his impulse and rushed in after him.

Sasuke, Sakura, and the others followed closely behind, stepping into this unknown territory one after another.

Upon entering the portal, the intense spatial distortion caused everyone to feel dizzy.

Before they could even adjust, a dense series of whooshing sounds came from all directions.

"Watch out!" Kakashi shouted, and everyone then saw that a group of strangely shaped puppets were surrounding them from all directions.

These puppets were entirely black, with eerie green light shimmering at their joints, and they wielded sharp blades, like demons crawling out of hell.

The puppets were numerous and their attacks were swift and unpredictable, forcing everyone to fight individually.

Naruto was the first to charge, swinging his Rasengan at the group of puppets, but he was entangled by several thin, spider-like threads and could not move.

"Naruto!" Upon seeing this, Sasuke immediately threw a shuriken, cutting the threads binding Naruto.

"Damn puppets!" he hissed, his Sharingan spinning rapidly as he moved like a blur among the puppets.

"Sasuke! Watch out!" Sakura shouted anxiously from the side. The others also joined the battle. In an instant, shouts of battle, the sound of metal clashing, and the sound of chakra exploding were intertwined, deafeningly loud.

Kakashi fended off the puppet's attacks while observing his surroundings.

He noticed that the puppets' actions did not seem entirely random, but rather followed some kind of pattern, as if...

They were acting in accordance with a certain formation.

"Sasuke, watch out behind you!" Kakashi suddenly shouted a warning.

Sasuke instinctively sidestepped, narrowly avoiding a fatal attack.

He turned around and saw a puppet attacking him from an odd angle.

“These puppets…” Sasuke’s eyes sharpened. “There’s something wrong with them!” “The movement patterns of these puppets… resemble some kind of formation!” Shikamaru frowned, crossed his arms, and habitually rested his thumbs on his chin, lost in thought.