Chapter 178: Entering the Village Quietly
Sasuke lay on the bed, ignoring the two hands wandering over his body.
He was reviewing the battle.
As an Uchiha, his character was to charge in first and only think if he couldn't win.
There was a saying from Naruto's past life that fit his current situation perfectly.
"You know to turn after the car hits the wall, you know to buy after the stocks go up, you know to repent after being sentenced for a crime, and you remember to wipe your nose after the snot runs into your mouth."
Sasuke only knew the pain after being beaten.
Although he didn't know Obito's name, there was no doubt that he was of the Uchiha Clan.
And that headache-inducing ability was definitely the Mangekyo Sharingan.
But he was very confused—why didn't his ability have a cooldown time?
Or rather, why could he use his ability continuously?
Sasuke was very envious.
If he could use the moonlight box continuously, his strength would take a qualitative leap.
"Have you figured it out?"
Naruto leaned against the doorframe, looked past Karin at Sasuke, and asked.
"Not yet."
Sasuke shook his head. "But I already have a few leads. I won't be so pathetic the next time I see him."
"It seems you've made progress again."
Naruto said with a smile, "It turns out that getting beaten up often has its benefits."
"I have a question."
Sasuke stared at him, and after a few seconds, asked, "Logically, you're the same age as me, so you shouldn't have so much combat experience. Why are you so skilled?"
He suspected this guy was doing something behind his back.
Naruto raised an eyebrow at the words.
Had he finally noticed by now?
He indeed acted a bit too much like a big shot.
But could he be blamed for that?
"What do you call a genius?"
Naruto spread his hands and leaned back tactically. "I am one."
"..."
Sasuke deeply understood one principle.
If a person is shameless, they are invincible under heaven.
"Karin, take your time with the examination. I'm going to take care of something."
Naruto glanced at Karin, whose face was flushed as her hands roamed, and turned to leave.
He remembered that Sasuke had used Chidoriduring the battle.
No matter how much Obito didn't believe The Foolwas Sasuke, since it involved the Mangekyo Sharingan, he would inevitably go looking for Sasuke.
To be safe, he was going to place a Shadow Clonethere.
After obtaining the Flying Thunder God Technique, many of Naruto's ideas could be realized.
For example, if the Shadow Clone committed suicide, the original body could teleport over instantly.
It was simply the ultimate divine technique for protection and surveillance.
Naruto transformed into Merlin, explained the situation to Hana Rin, and left a Shadow Clonebehind.
At the Root building.
Sai opened his mouth expressionlessly and stuck out his long tongue.
Jiraiya was in front of him, his hands rising and falling as he formed seals.
Seeing this, Naruto asked, "Is it a success?"
Kakashi, who was standing nearby, nodded and said, "Not bad."
The fourteen people soon had their Cursed Tongue Eradication Seals removed.
But that didn't mean they were willing to reveal Danzo's secrets.
However, the interrogation would be handed over to professionals.
Even if they weren't willing to talk, their heads could be intruded upon.
"Naruto, since things are over, send me back."
Seeing this, Kakashi had no intention of staying and said, "My mission isn't finished yet."
"..."
Naruto had reason to suspect Kakashi was falsifying military reports.
Investigating a Jashin Cult had actually taken this long.
The grass on Hidan's grave was already three meters high.
Give Tsunade a little respect, will you?
"Alright then."
Naruto sent Kakashi away.
Returning to the Root building, only Jiraiyaremained.
The rest of the personnel were taken away by the Anbu.
Jiraiya was reading the Root guidelines he had written.
Naruto found a random spot to sit down.
The guidelines he wrote weren't long, but they weren't short either; it would take about fifteen minutes to read them carefully.
In the Sealing Space.
"Kurama, I remember getting a clump of Chakrafrom the Seven-Tails Chōmei earlier. Are there any special Bloodline Limits?"
"No."
Kurama tossed him a clump of Chakra and said, "But it seems you can fly."
"Fly?"
Naruto remembered that the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki, Fuu, could grow two wings, just like a big moth.
The appearance was mediocre and not very good-looking.
Moreover, it was a bit redundant.
As for flying, his Magnet Release and Wind Release could both achieve that.
He wasn't very interested and played two more rounds of fight the landlord with Kurama.
"Naruto, did you really write this?"
Jiraiya woke the distracted Naruto.
"Oh, I wrote it. Is there a problem?"
"No problem..."
Jiraiya paused.
The problem was that it was written too well!
If it were him writing it, he might not have been able to produce this.
It was simply ridiculous.
Naruto was a genius, he could understand that.
But that should be limited to being a Ninja.
What was going on with this?
Why was the student more outstanding than the teacher?
When Jiraiya looked at these Root guidelines, some confusing parts of the previous White Lotus Sect doctrines were all resolved.
He thought it over and could only find one explanation.
The child of prophecy.
Since he could bring peace to the world, he must have his special qualities.
"Well written."
Jiraiya put away the Root guidelines and said, "It proves you usually study quite seriously. Keep working hard."
Naruto nodded and asked, "What are we doing next?"
"Wait for the interrogation results to come out, and then merge the Root personnel into the Anbu."
Jiraiya waved his hand. "You come back tomorrow."
After Naruto left, he took out the Root guidelines again, intending to study them some more.
If he were surpassed by his disciple, it would be quite embarrassing.
At least for now, he was still the teacher.
The next day.
Naruto thought he would see Jiraiya carrying out drastic reforms today.
But he didn't.
Because an unexpected event occurred.
"Shinra Raccoon had a new project after the Hashirama cells research ended—some kind of weapon."
Jiraiya said with a heavy face, "Due to the lack of data, we don't know what kind of weapon it is, but we can understand that this weapon is comparable to a Tailed Beast and is enough to destroy Konoha."
Are Tailed Beasts so worthless these days?
Naruto couldn't help but complain in his heart. Also, are you underestimating Kurama too much?
"So we need to find out what this weapon is?"
He asked while trying to think of what it could be.
But he really had no impression of it.
"Yes."
Jiraiya nodded, his expression not looking good. "But Shinra Raccoon is currently at the Shimura Clan's compound."
"Then let's just fight our way in."
Naruto said casually.
Jiraiya glared at him. Who did he learn this recklessness from?
"Don't underestimate the Shimura Clan."
He sighed, his tone carrying unexplainable emotions. "Setting aside Bloodline Limits, the largest clan in Konoha might not be the Hyuga Clan, but rather the Sarutobi and Shimura Clans."
Hearing this, Naruto remembered how the Sarutobi Clan formed their own army during the Fourth Ninja World War in the original work.
There were indeed quite a lot of clansmen.
Actually, it made sense.
No matter how selfless Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura were for the sake of Konoha...
As their clansmen, they would naturally be influenced invisibly.
They would receive preferential treatment in certain areas.
That's just human nature.
Besides, who knows if the two of them had selfish motives.
"Then shall we... launch a night raid?"
Naruto suggested again.
Jiraiya looked at him with a somewhat speechless expression.
Why is this kid always thinking about fighting every day?
However, he himself really didn't have any better ideas.
"We have the Flying Thunder God Techniqueanyway, so what's there to fear?"
Naruto saw his hesitation and spoke again.
"We'll enter the village quietly; no shooting."
Taking down the Shimura Clan would be a piece of cake.
"The reputation of the Flying Thunder God Technique is going to be ruined by you."
Jiraiya complained, "But you're right. We'll take action tonight."
He wasn't exactly a proper Ninja anyway.
Thanks to the big shot for the reward, please use your imagination for the rest.