144On the battlefield, I, Uzumaki Naruto, am hereAI Model: gemini-2.5-flashChapter 144 Battlefield, I, Uzumaki Naruto, am here
"A vast, dark expanse—so many people."
At the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Rain, Orochimaru clasped his hands together, indifferently observing the dividing line obscured by the rain.
"It's been a long time. I didn't expect that after several years, I would once again be on this battlefield."
"Indeed."
Jiraiya fell into thought: 'It was here that I met Nagato and the others. I didn't expect it to be my fault in the end.'
"Hmph!"
Orochimaru snorted coldly: 'Your pointless benevolence has led to this situation today. Do you have anything to say?'
Jiraiya: "..."
"Alright, alright, what's done is done. We need to think about how we're going to fight later."
Tsunade perfunctorily smoothed things over.
"They're waiting for Naruto."
Uchiha Itachi stepped forward, looking at the Ninjaarmy opposite.
Especially in the very center, those few individuals stood quietly, somewhat out of place with their surroundings.
"The core of this war is us and those few people opposite."
"As for the Ninja army?"
Nara Shikaku rubbed his temples, indifferently saying, "They're basically negligible, but we still have to be wary."
"No fear!"
Orochimaru waved his hand, and several mechanical Jiraiya and mechanical Shukaku were slowly rolled out from behind him.
"With these, we can sweep through a large area."
Everyone present: "..."
As expected of Orochimaru, he's always one of the most brilliant individuals wherever he goes.
These things are simply weapons of war.
"Damn you, Orochimaru!"
When Nagato saw these giant mechanical Ninja, his liver and guts trembled, and he glared hatefully at Orochimaru.
It was this fellow who colluded from within and without, causing their Akatsuki Organization heavy losses.
Now he's even rolled out mechanical Ninja.
He very reasonably suspected that much of this was Sasori of the Red Sand's work.
"Oh, oh, oh, he's glaring at me with those toad eyes."
"Hey, why are you making personal attacks?"
Jiraiya was displeased: "Toads are great; I quite like them."
"Did you two ever consider us when you were talking here?"
Fukasaku and Shima looked displeased.
Tsunade hid to the side, calmly watching the front. Slug emerged from her collar, kindly looking at the two Toad Sages, and greeted them with a clear voice: "Hello there."
"Ah, Slug Sage, hello, hello."
Fukasaku and Shima were startled and quickly returned the greeting.
Slug is a very special existence; it only has a main body but many clones. They wouldn't dare to put on airs.
After all, in terms of seniority, it is on the same generation as the Great Toad Sage.
"Shall we fight?"
Orochimaru was eager to try.
He isn't a good person; in his eyes, it would be even more beautiful if all the Ninja present would willingly donate their bodies after death.
They are all research materials.
He'll ask Naruto about it tomorrow.
"Wait for Naruto to arrive."
Nara Shikaku sat cross-legged gravely on the side.
He, Akimichi Choza, and Inoichi Yamanaka were already prepared.
Their three clans working together can only exert a greater effect on the battlefield.
And now, this is the battlefield!
… …
"When are we going to make our move?"
Hidan stroked the scythe in his hand, somewhat eager to try.
He was impatient to get some blood from the Ninjaon the other side to test his abilities.
Deidara stood to the side disdainfully, squinting, wanting to let them experience the art of explosion.
He tilted his head and glanced at Ōnoki, then shook his head.
Sometimes he really didn't understand. He was already so old; wouldn't it be better to leave opportunities to the younger generation?
For someone who constantly throws out his back, it would be best to retire honestly and maintain some dignity.
But he just wouldn't step down.
"It's just that Iwagakure didn't produce someone named Uzumaki Naruto."
Huh?
Deidara suddenly froze, subconsciously touched his own hair, and a half-smile appeared on his face.
He also had golden hair, and his strength wasn't bad.
Being a Kage shouldn't be a problem, right?
"Heh heh!"
Thinking of himself wearing the village leader's attire, standing on a high platform with a spirited look, Deidara couldn't help but chuckle.
Ōtsutsuki Urashiki looked around, waiting for Naruto's arrival.
"This Naruto isn't scared, is he? He hasn't arrived yet."
Urashiki was a bit annoyed.
He urgently wanted to obtain Nine-Tailed Chakranow, and this battlefield was indeed the best choice.
"Wait a little longer. This person is very confident, but he also has Flying Thunder God. If he's determined to hide himself, we really won't be able to find him."
Nagato said calmly: 'However, from the intelligence, we know he is very confident and not afraid of us, so he will definitely come.'
"Then I'll wait a little longer."
… …
"Mizukage-sama, aren't you not participating?"
Chōjūrō, who was observing from the shadows with binoculars, put them down and looked at Mei Terumī in confusion.
"What do you know? We're here to observe the enemy."
Mei Terumī rolled her eyes at Chōjūrō: "You just need to learn properly, stop with so much nonsense."
"Are you the Mizukage or am I the Mizukage?"
Ao: "..."
Chōjūrō looked helplessly at Mei Terumī.
"Alright, alright, I'm mainly here for two things."
Mei Terumī counted on her fingers: 'The first thing is naturally to see how strong these people really are.'
"As for the second thing…"
Ao and Chōjūrō waved their hands: "Don't say it, we all know. You want to see if there's anyone you like; we understand."
"Bastards, don't steal my lines."
"Oh, by the way, according to intelligence, the Fourth Raikage A and his rapping Killer Bee have also arrived."
Ao lowered his head and whispered: "Should we go say hello?"
"No need!"
Mei Terumī casually tied up her hair, squinting as she surveyed the battlefield, and said offhandedly: "I've always heard that Uzumaki Naruto is very powerful, but I didn't see anything last time we met."
Looking at the battlefield through the binoculars, Mei Terumī continued: 'This time it's a battle of gods; we can see what the situation truly is.'
"What if, I mean if, it's just as described?"
Hearing Ao's question, Mei Terumī fell silent, then smiled bitterly: 'Prepare to surrender.'
Ao and Chōjūrō exchanged glances, both smiling bitterly.
Yes,
If it were true, in this situation, it seemed surrender was the only option.
… …
Whoosh ~
Wind rose, clouds surged!
A strong wind swirled, and clouds rolled in, obscuring half of the brilliant sunlight.
The wind stirred people's hair and clothes.
Amidst the howling dust, people squinted, vaguely catching sight of a golden flash.
"He's here!"
Seeing that golden flash disappear in an instant, Ōtsutsuki Urashiki, Toneri, Nagato, and several other Kage-level powerhouses nearby all had their gazes drawn.
That young man standing firm at the border of the Land of Fire…
Uzumaki Naruto!!!