As expected.
But after Tenyu explained what happened, it was exactly as he predicted.
He had spent millions in this battle.
Thankfully, the main body of the proxy certificate was still there, so he could continue to replenish Ninjutsu, otherwise, he would have lost everything.
"But that guy Obito dared to lay his hands on my child. Just you wait. Next time we meet, I'll show you what social death is," Satoru thought resentfully.
The Madara that Zetsu mentioned, he knew it must be Obito.
Never mind, whether you're Madara or Obito, during the Fourth Shinobi World War, I'll let you experience what social death is.
Satoru naturally wouldn't interfere with the plot's development, but as long as Naruto and Sasuke followed their predetermined paths, that was fine, after all, they were the protagonists.
But along the way, it was perfectly acceptable to pull some stunts on the two big BOSSes and let them experience a father's wrath.
"Dad, didn't Madara die a long time ago? Why is he still appearing in this world?" Tenyu asked, puzzled.
The three people in the distance, Shirakumo Hayama, couldn't help but be surprised to see Tenyu talking to himself. Could Tenyu be under a Genjutsu? That guy was a Sharingan user.
"What's wrong with big brother?" Maki asked, confused.
Takeshi: "Didn't I just help him dispel a Genjutsu?"
Tenyu also noticed their reactions: "It's Dad, he put us under surveillance and is talking to me telepathically now!" He said with impatience on his face.
"Wow, we're not three-year-olds anymore, Dad!" Maki said angrily after hearing this.
A phantom head of Satoru emerged from Tenyu's shoulder.
He didn't dare to use his real body.
"Hi, Takeshi, Hayama," he chuckled awkwardly.
"Tenyu told me about you guys. There's still a possibility that the Masked Man is Madara.
And he's probably trying to deal with me, planning to capture Tenyu and Maki to threaten me or something."
Shirakumo Hayama: "Madara, you also think he still exists?"
"Fifty-fifty, I guess. After all, there are quite a few Ninjutsu in the Ninja World that grant longevity and resurrection, aren't there?" Satoru spread his hands.
"Alright, if there's nothing else, I'm off. I have a mission here too!"
Seeing that the two were fine, Satoru didn't plan to stay long.
Without waiting for them to speak, he immediately slipped away.
He had already sensed that there were no enemies nearby.
"Darn it, Dad didn't even say how to remove the surveillance. When I get back, I'll definitely tell Mom to beat him up.
Girls need their privacy," Maki pouted.
Tenyu: "Indeed, and what is this technique Dad used? He didn't even teach us."
To be able to communicate with them from who knows how far away, it sounded incredibly powerful.
"As expected of Captain Satoru, he's amazing!" Takeshi looked on with admiration.
They were on the border, a long way from Konoha.
Shirakumo Hayama also smiled as he listened. It wasn't strange for a father to do such things. If he had the ability, he would do the same.
It wasn't about invading privacy, but simply protecting them.
Facts proved that Satoru was right. If Tenyu and Maki hadn't used so many Ninjutsu scrolls just now, they probably would have been captured by the Masked Man.
But to threaten Satoru, trying to use his children as leverage, was he really that strong?
...Screech!
Among the birds soaring in the sky, Satoru's figure emerged from one of them.
"Hmm? Naruto and Sasuke are about to meet up!"
He manipulated the bird to fly quickly.
As for his family's safety, he had left enough contingencies to hold out until he arrived in person.
Only a thought remained in his heart: to make Obito or Madara look foolish in the future.
He had a good idea... Buzz! Buzz!
In the valley formed by the subsidence of the earth, Sasuke used Chidori attached to his Kusanagi sword, suppressing Naruto, Yamato, and Sai.
Even when Sakura forcefully used her 'Instant Opening' Taijutsu, she was still suppressed by Sasuke.
However, the disheveled look on his face showed that he was clearly surprised by Sakura's speed and then punched.
Kabuto and Orochimaru stood above, watching with smiles.
They had no intention of intervening.
"Sakura, you've gotten stronger, but... it's not enough."
Sasuke's Sharingan captured Sakura's speed, and he kicked her away.
Bang!
Sakura directly crashed into the mountain wall, creating a crater, and the black markings on her body gradually dissipated.
Already quite weak, she couldn't maintain Instant Opening for long.
"Sasuke..."
Naruto's clear blue eyes changed color again, but he quickly suppressed it.
Captain Yamato had told him to rely on his own strength.
Bang, bang, bang!
The four-person team was completely defeated. Sasuke took a deep look at Naruto, who was suppressing the Nine-Tailed's power, then turned and walked towards Orochimaru.
"Sasuke... come back... let's go back to how things were... don't let hatred blind your eyes again..."
Naruto screamed hoarsely, tears welling up in his eyes and streaming down.
Sasuke turned his head slightly, his eyes utterly cold: "I told you before, didn't I? You're my best friend. If I kill you, I can gain even greater power. I let you go so as not to fulfill that man's wish, but I won't turn back. All I have left is hatred. Don't come after me again, or I'll kill you."
Tap, tap, tap!
He turned and walked away.
"Sasuke, I won't let you go. I promised Sakura..."
Naruto struggled to his feet and charged straight at him.
For all these years, for today, he had worked hard to bring Sasuke back.
How could he just fall now... "Sharingan, the power of emotion. I really want to know how strong he'd become if he killed Naruto."
Kabuto pushed up his glasses, asking curiously.
Orochimaru licked his lips: "Mangekyo Sharingan, he could become much stronger than he is now, but it's not enough..."
"Oh, why not?" Kabuto asked.
According to Lord Orochimaru's research, if the Sharingan receives a huge emotional stimulus, it will unleash unprecedented power.
Sasuke was already this strong now; he couldn't imagine how powerful that kind of strength would be.
"Emotion, this thing... Sasuke and Naruto's bond, while strong,
because of Sasuke's personality, cannot fully unlock the full potential of the Sharingan."
Orochimaru said meaningfully.
Kabuto watched the interaction below: "Based on my deduction, female Uchiha are more capable of developing the power of the Sharingan. But it doesn't matter, as long as Lord Orochimaru completes the reincarnation, he can completely modify Sasuke's body, transforming his male rational thinking into female emotional thinking. Perhaps then he can unleash even greater power."
"Kabuto, there's nothing left for me to teach you," Orochimaru chuckled.
Kabuto was indeed a treasure bestowed upon him by heaven... Buzz! Buzz!
Sasuke faced Naruto's charge with impatience.
Lightning flickered in his hand, and a focused electric current shot straight at Naruto.
It was about to pierce through Naruto's weakened chest.