Chapter 144: Konoha Has Fallen into Darkness!
"I have no intention of being Konoha's enemy…"
After Naraku Uehara said this, he vaguely felt that something wasn't right. The Third Hokage's corpse was still lying next to him; even he himself felt awkward saying this.
One of the masked Anbu coldly cursed, "You collaborated with Orochimaru to kill Lord Third Hokage, and you still want to deceive us?"
"Kill him and avenge Lord Hokage!"
The Konoha ninjas were instantly filled with righteous indignation.
Naraku Uehara could only helplessly make a move, taking down one Konoha ninja with each punch. On one hand, it was for the gains from Dark Harvest; on the other hand, he was also quietly waiting for a turning point.
Actually, he was waiting for an opportunity for an Oscar-worthy performance.
After all, this was just a group of Anbu and ordinary ninjas. Having the hidden treaty scroll snatched away as soon as they clashed was a bit too fake.
After a while, he would find an opportunity to show a flaw, and logically have the scroll snatched away. That would be the moment for his acting to shine.
This opportunity was hard to come by.
Soon, someone launched a surprise attack and reached Naraku Uehara's side, sending him flying with a kick. A scroll fell out as Naraku Uehara was sent flying.
Naraku Uehara's expression changed drastically. He had just gotten to his feet and was about to rush over!
However, it was already too late. An Anbu had already snatched the scroll and saw the words "Treaty of Alliance" on it.
"Not good!"
Naraku Uehara flew towards that Anbu, but with his strength, he seemed 'unable to break through' the numerous defensive lines of this group. He could only watch helplessly as that Anbu took the scroll to find his superior.
The Anbu leading the siege on Naraku Uehara loudly commanded, "Stop him! What this guy is desperately trying to snatch must be important intelligence!"
"..."
Naraku Uehara showed a helpless expression and finally began to fight desperately, each move ruthless and vicious.
At the same time, the overall situation on the battlefield was also gradually changing.
Although the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, had died in battle, the whole of Konoha had completely gained the upper hand. Sunagakure's hope, the One-Tailed Shukaku, was also unreliable.
The One-Tailed Shukaku and the four-tailed Naruto Uzumaki were fighting inextricably, with Might Guy occasionally adding to the chaos from the side.
The Sunagakure ninjas received no support from their Tailed Beast. In addition, their ambushing reinforcements outside were also repelled one by one, and with Orochimaru's withdrawal, the Sand ninjas could no longer hold on.
Granny Chiyo, forced into a corner and unable to take down Kakashi Hatake, could only give the order to try to retrieve the One-Tail and then retreat immediately.
As for Granny Chiyo herself, she no longer planned to leave alive. She intended to risk her life to stay here and kill Kakashi Hatake!
Unfortunately, the arrival of one person made the Sand ninjas present completely despair.
One of Konoha's Sannin, Jiraiya, had rushed back to Konoha. He first crushed the incoming Sand ninjas from the periphery, then brought reinforcements to surround the entire arena.
"Seal the Nine-Tails first!"
The first thing Jiraiya did was to prioritize sealing the rampaging Nine-Tails.
After all, the Sand ninjas were like turtles in a jar, but if something went wrong with the Nine-Tails and it fully emerged, it would be a devastating disaster for the entire Konoha.
Of course, before sealing the Nine-Tails, the One-Tail had to be suppressed first.
"Summoning: Food Cart Destroyer Technique!"
After Jiraiya quickly formed the hand seals, a toad carrying a giant ninja sword descended from the sky, landing on the One-Tailed Shukaku and pinning it to the ground!
It was Gamahiro from Mount Myoboku!
Even though Shukaku roared, wanting to escape, it couldn't break free from Gamahiro's restraint for the time being. This temporarily stabilized the situation, giving Jiraiya time to control the Nine-Tails.
"Earth Release: Swamp of the Underworld!"
Jiraiya quickly formed hand seals, and a huge swamp appeared beside the four-tailed Naruto Uzumaki. His surrounding hair suddenly shot out, wrapping around Naruto Uzumaki's body, "Ninpō: Wild Lion's Mane Technique!"
The four-tailed Naruto Uzumaki was instantly immobilized!
Just as Jiraiya was cautiously about to step forward to apply a seal, the Wild Lion's Mane Technique instantly disintegrated!
Another tail had appeared behind the originally four-tailed Naruto Uzumaki!
And the number of tails was increasing!
Five tails…
Six tails…
Seven tails…
Eight tails…
"Am I too late?"
Jiraiya's expression changed slightly. The Nine-Tails' chakra within Naruto Uzumaki's body was increasing. At this rate, there was no way to simply apply a seal anymore.
Just as Jiraiya was in despair, intending to use a death seal, the Nine-Tails' chakra in Naruto Uzumaki's body suddenly began to recede rapidly.
It was almost unbelievable!
It was as if the Nine-Tails was on the verge of coming out, but was suddenly sealed again!
Within the seal space.
As a dazed Naruto Uzumaki was about to tear off the seal, a hand grabbed his, and a gentle voice entered Naruto's ears, "Naruto, are you sure you want to release this seal?"
"Then what else can I do…"
Naruto Uzumaki slowly turned his head and saw a gentle, blond-haired ninja. A light flashed in his eyes, "You are…"
The blond ninja's eyes curved into a smile, like a small sun, "If I'm not mistaken, I should be your father."
It was the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze.
After seeing Naruto Uzumaki, Minato Namikaze didn't hide anything either, simply talking about the Nine-Tails' rampage before Naruto's birth, "Back then, when you were born, a mysterious masked man attacked your mother…"
"The mysterious masked man is Obito Uchiha."
Naruto Uzumaki directly revealed this secret, and even added, "The one who instigated Obito Uchiha to attack Mom and Dad back then was Konoha's Third Hokage Grandpa. He did it to reclaim his power…"
"..."
Minato Namikaze was completely stunned.
A moment later, Minato Namikaze immediately frowned, "Impossible, Lord Third Hokage is not someone who covets power. Wait, Obito attacked us? That's even more impossible, Obito was the kindest person…"
"I also thought Grandpa Third was very kind."
Naruto Uzumaki interrupted Minato Namikaze, saying in a low voice, "The previous vessel for the Nine-Tails was Mom, right? Grandpa Third Hokage wanted to use the Nine-Tails' power, but you couldn't do it, so he instigated Obito Uchiha to assassinate you."
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Naruto Uzumaki continued to add, "And another thing, Obito Uchiha is already an S-rank rogue ninja of the village."
"But…"
Minato Namikaze's brow furrowed even tighter. His eyebrows were about to knit together, and he found himself unable to continue with some of his words.
From the looks of it now, if Obito Uchiha had already become an S-rank rogue ninja, it meant he was powerful and a serious threat. This fact was undeniable.
Hiruzen Sarutobi indeed didn't seem like someone who coveted power.
But…
Thinking about it carefully, some things were very obvious.
Minato Namikaze suddenly remembered the reason he ascended to the position of Hokage back then. It was because the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was forced to abdicate due to his miscalculations in the Third Great Ninja War.
However, Hiruzen Sarutobi had not chosen Orochimaru, who was close to Danzo Shimura, but had chosen him, Jiraiya's disciple.
Since then, the Third Hokage had continued to assist in governing Konoha as a consultant, and Minato Namikaze had always acted under his guidance.
"I also always thought Hokage Grandpa was the only person in the village who looked after me…"
Naruto Uzumaki's face was ugly, and he stammered, "But he forbade everyone in the village from contacting me, so he looked after me, visited me from time to time, because he wanted me to rely on him."
"Fourth Hokage."
The Nine-Tails in the cage bared its fangs, looked at the father and son outside the gate, and laughed thunderously, "This little brat overheard all of this. Fourth Hokage, stop having any goodwill towards this dark village…"
"..."
Minato Namikaze couldn't be bothered with the Nine-Tails. He just held his son's shoulder and quickly urged him, "Naruto, go find Teacher Jiraiya! He is my teacher and the only person I trust. Go find him, tell him what you know, he will definitely investigate the truth! If Konoha has fallen into darkness, Teacher Jiraiya will definitely not stand by and do nothing!"
"Is it Pervy Sage?"
The darkness in Naruto Uzumaki gradually faded as he remembered that old white-haired man, "Isn't he a super old pervert?"
"Ugh… don't focus on that."
Minato Namikaze's expression was a bit awkward. He stroked his son's head and said softly, "Your name comes from his book! Teacher Jiraiya is the most righteous of ninjas. After you leave here, go find him immediately!"
"Yes, I understand!"
Naruto Uzumaki's figure quietly disappeared.
After Naruto Uzumaki left this seal space, Minato Namikaze's figure slowly dissipated.
He was already dead and could only place his hopes on his teacher.
As it happened, things were just that coincidental.
When Naruto Uzumaki woke up, the first person he saw was Jiraiya. The white-haired man looked worried as he pulled open his clothes, checking the Nine-Tails' seal.
"Pervy Sage!"
Naruto Uzumaki suddenly hugged Jiraiya, tears streaming down his cheeks, "Dad told me to find you! He said if Konoha has fallen into darkness, only by finding you can all of this be changed!"
"What?"
Jiraiya himself was also stunned.
When did Konoha fall into darkness?
And what was this about Naruto's dad?
(End of Chapter)
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