In the plot, the Aristocratic Faction showed absolute confidence.
Everyone couldn't understand it.
People like Orochimaru, Shisui, and Itachi couldn't possibly follow the Aristocratic Faction's orders so easily.
Kazuma and his group's abilities might not be enough to control the "Demon Fox."
However.
All of this still happened.
The moment Orochimaru appeared in front, everything seemed to spiral out of control.
That step-by-step sense of oppression... even through the screen, everyone could clearly feel it.
Even a Special Jonin like Kurenai Yuhi couldn't help but take a step back under this pressure and atmosphere.
Naruto, just like in the manga, was so scared he couldn't move.
As Orochimaru walked forward step by step, speaking words meant to break one's spirit, only Masahiko drew his sword.
He was resisting the pressure and protecting the students!
But no one believed him anymore.
Even though Kakashi arrived and saved Masahiko from that scene, the direction of the bullet chat was still:
"Old Thief, stop lying, I won't believe you anymore!"
"I bet Orochimaru and the Old Thief are having an acting duel right now; there must be a shady deal between them."
"+1."
"He's acting so well; Kakashi, Kurenai Yuhi, and Naruto are probably moved to tears."
Not a single person in the bullet chat believed he was sincerely protecting Naruto.
After Masahiko left, the camera shifted as well, moving to Asuma's side.
Asuma and Kazuma's sides didn't start fighting immediately; at this moment, they were still completely unaware of what had happened and were just trash-talking.
The plot of the "two jewels" also officially unfolded.
The so-called Kings... what each represented also became known to everyone.
The Daimyo and the Hokage.
The two factions supported by the Guardian Shinobi had different ideologies, leading these comrades-in-arms to the point of drawing weapons against each other.
However.
At this moment, no one was truly paying attention to the plot of the two jewels.
What everyone cared more about was:
What other tricks Yagyu Masahiko could pull off.
Looking at the current situation, someone's previous guess was correct—
The main storyline of this show seems to be the "Struggle of the two jewels," but in reality, it's very likely that Yagyu Masahiko is the one pushing things behind the scenes.
That's why the upper half of the poster is completely occupied by the "Black-Robed Man."
But the current situation is clearly not enough to achieve such an effect.
After words failed to reach them, the two sides started fighting again.
However.
Only moments into the chaotic battle—
Lightning Release: False Darkness!
Pouring lightning almost covered the entire screen, as if all six members of the Radical Faction were submerged in thunder.
But after the perspective shifted, everyone saw... Kazuma used a Wind Release Ninjutsu to destroy part of the lightning, forcibly creating a safe zone.
However.
Also in this perspective.
A figure cut in from a hidden spot, leaving a series of afterimages in the air.
In an instant, the opponent had approached the back of those five people.
This person was wrapped in lightning, with thunder gathering in his palm, quite different from the character special effects seen in the past.
The Earth Style: Mud Wall was incredibly fragile before this strike, being broken through directly.
Another Shadow Clone rushed out... a hand blade chopped down.
Feili died!
"Such a strong Lightning Release, is it Kakashi's Shadow Clone?"
"Did you guys forget the Old Thief's plot from before?"
"Ah? How does he know Lightning Release too! Is there any Ninjutsu he doesn't know?"
Once reminded, everyone remembered that Masahiko had indeed said before that after killing one person from the Conservative Faction, he would also kill one from the Radical Faction.
This scene now perfectly matched that scenario.
Everyone found it even more ridiculous.
In the footage, the moment everyone was shocked and in disbelief, the camera shifted and cut again, changing to a side perspective.
In this perspective, in the distance—
The special effect of a red pillar of light was rising into the sky!
In the next instant, everyone looked in that direction together, every face filled with shock and horror.
What happened?
All the viewers sat up slightly at this moment, their attention more focused.
In front of the computer, Kishimoto was even more concentrated.
He had a feeling—
The setting that followed would likely be the key to turning this into a long-running series.
In the next instant, the camera cut, and everything returned to where Kakashi and Orochimaru were confronting each other.
Silver-white electric light flickered in Kakashi's hand, like a razor-sharp blade, slashing forward after a dash so fast it was almost impossible to catch.
However.
His "blade"... missed!
The figure in front turned into a pile of earth, and in the next second, Orochimaru slowly emerged beside Naruto.
"Watch out!"
Kurenai Yuhi immediately grabbed Naruto and threw several smoke bombs on the ground, and at the same time—
There were also several exploding tags.
Boom!
A violent explosion filled the entire screen.
Earth and stones flew, and flames surged.
When the smoke and dust cleared, a charred, massive pit appeared before them.
Kurenai Yuhi grabbed Naruto but didn't dare to stay for even a second, quickly fleeing toward the city.
However.
Before she could run a few steps, another figure appeared before her.
A Ninja wearing a samurai outfit, not very tall, but his face made Kurenai Yuhi feel heartfelt tension.
"Uchiha Itachi!"
In front, Itachi walked over slowly.
"Hand over that child; he is something we need."
"Don't even think about it!"
Kurenai Yuhi gripped her Kunai and suddenly rushed forward.
Halfway there, she bent her wrist, and the Kunai in her hand traced an unusual trajectory, flying toward Itachi.
This wasn't just Kunai Throwing; it was Genjutsu!
However.
In the next second, Kurenai Yuhi only saw a blinding light before her eyes, and then... Uchiha Itachi turned into a flock of crows, flying everywhere.
In just an instant, the crows converged.
Bang!
The screen distorted, as if signifying Kurenai Yuhi waking up.
Everything before her eyes also changed.
She was kicked away, falling heavily to the ground, while Naruto was held in Orochimaru's hand, shouting loudly.
"Good grief, what's the situation? She lost just like that?"
"I remember in the settings, Kurenai Yuhi is also a Genjutsu expert... the gap is too big, right?"
"Is Naruto really going to be finished?"
"Not likely, he's the protagonist; what would we watch if he died?"
Although no one believed Naruto would die here, Orochimaru used Body Flicker to move away from the battlefield, simultaneously forming hand seals and pressing a palm onto Naruto's abdomen.
In the next second, Naruto let out a painful wail.
Then, the red pillar of light seen in the previous shot erupted from Naruto, forming a beam of light that shot into the sky.
Then... Bang!
The Orochimaru in front was smashed with one hit, turning into countless flying pieces of earth.
Earth Release: Earth Substitution.
The real Orochimaru appeared behind Naruto, pressing a palm onto Naruto's body.
Crimson Chakra gathered onto him along his arm.
"Is this the Nine-Tailed's Chakra? What a wonderful power!"
Excitement was written all over Orochimaru's face.
Naruto was in pain and frenzy, his expression gradually changing.
Through the special effects... even those who didn't understand "Ninjutsu," the viewers in front of the screen could see that Orochimaru was absorbing the "Nine-Tailed's" Chakra.
"When fighting Haku, Naruto also entered this state..."
"Back then, it was called 'Chakra full of calamity,' and there was a drawing of a Nine-Tailed Demon Fox."
"This power is a Tailed Beast, and their goal is the Tailed Beast inside Naruto?"
"From the looks of it, yes."