Sharingan!
Naruto glanced down at it.
Although Sasuke's illusion abilities were limited at this time, it was still a genjutsu after all.
At this moment, Naruto hadn't fully synchronized with the Nine-Tails. Therefore, his immunity to illusions wasn't very high. If he overturned Sasuke's Sharingan genjutsu, many senior time travelers might laugh at him as a fool.
"Hmph… if you're stronger, do you really have to be so wary when facing Uchiha power?"
Sasuke mocked him, trying to break Naruto's mentality.
But it didn't work.
Then Sasuke started to feel a little scared.
The Uchiha's Sharingan genjutsu was famous throughout the ninja world, but few knew how to counter it.
As a ninja student, Naruto actually knew not to look directly at the Sharingan.
Could it be…
That Naruto had studied the Sharingan specifically to avoid losing to him?
Even so, Sasuke was confident. Over the past few months, he had followed Naruto's training method every day…
Sasuke was thinking about this when he suddenly noticed Naruto vanish before his eyes.
What the…?
Sasuke slowly widened his eyes, ready to look around, when he felt a chill on his neck.
The next second, Naruto's voice came from behind him.
"You… lose."
Sasuke spun around in shock. "When?!"
Naruto shook his head slightly. "What you've been chasing is just my clone."
During this period, the system hadn't issued any new tasks, and Naruto hadn't been idle either. He had learned the Clone Technique, Body Replacement Technique, and similar skills.
Naruto had first used his clone to distract Sasuke, then bypassed the crowd to reach Sasuke's blind spot, and finally appeared behind him openly.
"You… this?" Sasuke's face turned red.
He couldn't believe he had been defeated this way.
Naruto said calmly, "Being a ninja has never been a straightforward profession. As long as you win, that's what matters."
After gaining practical experience from his previous civilian role, Naruto's understanding of ninja combat had reached a new level.
He put away his kunai and left calmly.
That night.
Naruto cooked two dishes just for himself.
"Although I didn't do much today, I still worked hard for myself," he muttered.
Just as he picked up his chopsticks, a system prompt appeared in his mind:
[Ding~ System mission released: Rescue the kidnapped Hyūga Hinata within 12 hours. Reward: Simulation opportunity +1]
"Bang!"
Naruto dropped his chopsticks, his expression stiff.
"F**k, what now? Hinata was kidnapped? Is this part of the original plot?"
But since the system issued it, Naruto knew it was real.
He had already changed into pajamas, but after receiving the task, he slipped on his slippers and jumped to the roof of his building.
His house was in a good location, surrounded by Konoha buildings. Naruto stood on the roof. In the dark night, only scattered lights illuminated the streets below.
Now Naruto was in trouble.
He didn't have sensory ninjutsu, and learning it on the spot was impractical.
Three options lay before him:
Guess the robbers' retreat route and go rescue Hinata on his own. High risk. He didn't want to endanger her.
Notify the village and have ANBU conduct the rescue. Reasonable, since there's strength in numbers.
Ask the Nine-Tails for help. Kurama's perception was incredibly strong and could pinpoint her location. Most efficient and safest.
Naruto wanted to implement options two and three, but he hadn't yet mastered the Shadow Clone Technique, and the ordinary Clone Technique didn't last long. Option two was impossible.
He sat cross-legged on the roof and closed his eyes.
The next moment, Naruto's spiritual energy entered the sealed space.
Kurama perked up when it sensed Naruto approaching but pretended to ignore him, resting its head on its paws.
Naruto, slightly anxious, said directly: "Kurama, someone very important to me has been kidnapped. I need your help—just to locate her. She's a child of the Hyūga clan."
Kurama opened one eye. "Why should I help you?"
"Because I will grant you freedom afterwards," Naruto replied, his tone serious.
He didn't wait for Kurama to respond and continued: "This matter is really important. Please believe that I have the ability to free you, and don't waste your time."
Kurama noticed Naruto's anxiety and a small smile formed on its lips.
"You want me to sense the outside world, but the distance is far. Unless… you lift some of the seals."
Naruto walked forward and focused on the center of the iron door.
There it was: a sealing paper. Not the seal itself, but the talisman strengthening it—a remnant left by the Fourth Hokage.
Naruto didn't hesitate. He stepped forward and pulled it off.
The next second, the Chakra of the Fourth Hokage activated in the sealed space.
"Haha~"
Kurama smiled. "It seems this girl is really important to you."
Namikaze Minato had already analyzed the scene upon appearing.
"Naruto, are you opening the seal to save your companion? Maybe I can help too," Minato said.
This was the first time Naruto saw his father in this body. He didn't refuse the help.
Meanwhile, Kurama sat cross-legged, clasping its paws. "Naruto, the little one you want to save is in the Forest of Death, far from Konoha."
Before Naruto could respond, Minato added, "I know the Forest of Death. Follow me."
The next second, Minato and Naruto's mental powers vanished from the sealed space.
In reality, a golden light flashed from Naruto's abdomen—Minato's Chakra manifesting in the real world.
It condensed and gradually took the form of Minato. He looked over the prosperous Konoha and sighed. "It's really good… Naruto has grown up so fast."
When Naruto woke, Minato leaned down and took his hand. Together, they transformed into golden light and vanished from the roof.
Nearby, an ANBU agent monitoring Naruto was dumbfounded.
"What the hell? The Fourth Hokage is resurrected? What the hell??"
Even professionally trained ANBU were stunned. No training could prepare them for this.
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