55Gathering, final preparationAI Model: gemini-2.5-flashChapter 55: Gathering, Final Preparations
"Why does this person look so familiar?"
Jiraiya fell into deep thought, feeling like he had seen or heard of this person somewhere before.
"Hey, it doesn't have much to do with me. I should go watch beautiful women bathe. My Icha Icha Paradise still needs to be updated. Why think so much?"
Shaking his head, Jiraiya no longer bothered with these trivial matters and silently disappeared.
"Kakuzu!"
Naruto also saw him, his eyes narrowing as he understood the situation.
It seemed Hiruzen Sarutobi truly couldn't sit still. The foreign aid seemed to be in place, and he was preparing to make a move.
In that case, it seemed Naruto also needed to prepare.
The final battle was about to begin.
He casually arrived at the Ninja Academy and continued attending classes.
Occasionally, he would tease Hinata beside him or chat and joke with Shikamaru and the others.
As for Sasuke, that guy was too aloof, and Narutocouldn't be bothered with him.
Sakura and the others were directly ignored by him.
They were all five-year-old kids; Naruto's experience was simply a dimensionality reduction strike.
Ino Yamanaka and Akimichi Choji were now starting to look up to Naruto.
Of course, this was certainly due to Nara Shikamaru.
He took the lead.
…
Evening.
Naruto ate lunch, exercised a bit, then took a shower, and went to bed in his clothes.
Everything seemed to be as usual.
It wasn't until midnight that Zetsu withdrew his gaze, seeing Naruto sleeping soundly.
The moment Zetsu withdrew, Naruto's main body and clone swapped places, and his main body went directly to the Uchiha home.
"Knock, knock, knock!"
In the dark night, all was silent.
Naruto's fingers tapping on the table sounded particularly harsh.
Uchiha Fugaku was startled awake. Hearing the rhythmic knocking, his expression changed slightly. He put on his clothes and came out.
He saw Naruto, who had turned into Minato Namikaze, sitting calmly on a stool, looking at him peacefully.
"You're here. Is there something today?"
Uchiha Fugaku pondered for a moment. He hadn't finished the things given to him last time, so it shouldn't be that.
Speaking of which, those vegetables were truly amazing; their leaves didn't even turn yellow no matter where they were placed.
The energy within them benefited them greatly.
It wasn't just about recovering from the damage caused by opening the Mangekyo.
Even in cultivation, due to the presence of that other energy, it had become much more sustainable.
"I'm here to inform you that the decisive battle is about to begin."
As Uchiha Fugaku's expression changed slightly, Naruto continued: "And this time, the fuse will start with your Uchiha Clan."
Understood.
Uchiha Fugaku was not a fool. The moment Narutofinished speaking, he understood.
This time, Hiruzen Sarutobi was coming for them.
And this time would certainly be very dangerous.
Uchiha Fugaku nodded solemnly, sighing, "Thank you for the advance notice. Otherwise, even with our preparations, we would still be in great danger if caught off guard."
"It's nothing, we're on the same side."
Uchiha Fugaku's mouth twitched.
Why does it sound like we're some kind of gang leaders?
What does 'on the same side' mean?
The reasoning was sound, but it just sounded so strange.
"I saw Kakuzu in Konoha Village!"
"It's certain that Kakuzu is one of them. Coupled with these powerful Ninja in Konoha Village, there must be external aid in the shadows."
Naruto and Uchiha Fugaku discussed for a long time before quietly leaving.
Nara Shikaku didn't need much notification.
The Hyuga Clan would be judged by their performance.
Everything was already prepared.
"What a pity!"
Naruto, sleeping in his clothes, sighed: "I haven't learned Sage Mode."
"Those few toads are still very powerful, and Sage Mode is also very strong."
The Nine-Tailed said while reading a book: "I know a little about Sage Mode, but I'm not very clear on the specifics. I only know that the amplification is very strong."
"If you were to activate Sage Mode now, almost no one in the entire Konoha Village would be your opponent. Coupled with me to form Sage Fox Mode, you would simply be invincible."
The Nine-Tailed was very confident.
The Nine-Tailed Mode itself was very strong.
If it were combined with Sage Mode, to what extent would the strength skyrocket?
If Naruto were a bit older and could withstand even greater power, he would only be more terrifying.
"It's truly a pity that I haven't learned Sage Mode."
"But I can research it myself!"
Huh?
Hearing Naruto's sudden remark, the Nine-Tailedwas completely dumbfounded.
Is this something that can be researched by oneself?
What kind of joke are you making?
The Nine-Tailed wanted to mock Naruto a little, but then he thought about Naruto's monstrous comprehension ability.
He had already mastered the Three Body Technique to such an extent.
Coming up with a Sage Mode didn't seem like such an unacceptable thing.
"Alright, you're amazing. I have high hopes for you."
Naruto smiled and said nothing.
He wasn't joking; he was serious.
If nothing unexpected happened, these spiritual spring water, vegetables, etc., were all the legendary natural energy.
Moreover, it was definitely different from the ubiquitous natural energy outside that could turn people into various monsters. His here was definitely the purest natural energy.
This provided the foundation for becoming Sage Mode.
With this foundation, he only needed to explore on his own, and he believed he could figure it out.
At that time, it would be his own unique Sage Mode.
Mount Myōboku?
Heh!
With a slight sneer, Naruto gradually fell into a dream.
…
Meanwhile,
Uchiha Fugaku, who couldn't sleep, put on his clothes and called Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Shisui.
Even Uchiha Mikoto was among them.
They were some of Uchiha Fugaku's most trusted and strongest people.
"Itachi, how are you feeling now?"
"I feel fine."
Responding to Uchiha Shisui's question, Uchiha Itachi touched his eyes, a rare smile appearing on his face: "I believe I only need a catalyst to activate my Mangekyo."
Hearing this, Uchiha Fugaku sighed: "In the past, activating the Mangekyo was incredibly difficult, but I never imagined such an opportunity would arise now."
The few of them fell silent.
Indeed,
These vegetables were too powerful.
And that spiritual spring water was an even more extraordinary existence.
The energy contained within it was also not low.
"Alright, snap out of it!"
Uchiha Fugaku said seriously: "The problem now is that we need to be careful."
"Konoha Village is already preparing to deal with us."
"Shisui, Itachi, what do you think we should do?"
"Strike first to gain the advantage, strike last to suffer!"
Shisui and Itachi exchanged glances and said in unison: "We are almost ready now, just waiting for the person behind us to give the order."
"Good!"
Uchiha Fugaku clapped his hands softly, a cold smile on his face: "Then let's turn things upside down and let this Konoha Village know that our Uchiha Clan is not to be trifled with."
"Konoha Village, it's time for a new Hokage."
"And that hateful Danzo, this time I will definitely make him pay the price."
The few of them exchanged glances, their eyes filled with murderous intent…