The two identical Rasengan collided.
The impact of the collision.
Stirred up a violent wave.
Seemingly about to drown Naruto in it.
Instantly.
Naruto awoke from his meditative state.
Looking at the waterfall before him.
Naruto no longer felt the tranquility he had before; instead, he felt a clamor.
His mind was in turmoil.
'Regardless of Ninjutsu, tactics, or signature moves, they are all identical; it's impossible to determine a winner.'
And what this Dark Naruto was saying... Not far away.
Yamato looked at Naruto with a blank expression.
His experiences in Root had made him reluctant to show emotion.
However.
This was very helpful for concealing the current secret mission.
The secret mission was: to hide the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki to prevent them from being discovered by the Akatsuki Organization!
They came to this distant island precisely for this mission.
And only Yamato knew about this mission; Naruto was still in the dark.
Yamato sincerely hoped that Naruto could master the Nine-Tails' Power as soon as possible.
That way, he would have the power to protect himself.
However, he also had to prevent Naruto from knowing the contents of this secret mission.
If Naruto knew, he might not be able to calm down at all.
The current situation was very unclear, and Naruto was key to determining the outcome of the Ninja World War.
The Fourth Great Ninja War was on the verge of breaking out!
The opposing sides would likely be the entire Shinobi Alliance and the Akatsuki Organization!
At such a critical juncture, keeping an eye on Naruto was the most important thing... Konoha.
Ninja Academy.
Observation Deck.
Sakura: "How can he possibly defeat the other in this situation? The two of them are exactly alike!"
When she saw an identical Naruto appear in the screen's Waterfall of Truth.
A feeling of wanting to enter the Waterfall of Truth arose in her heart.
'It could make him appear in the open.'
Sakura always felt that if she could truly express herself, she would definitely become different!
Perhaps the real Sakura could do better than her.
Later, seeing Naruto's dark side.
Sakura had actually thought about these things internally.
Those villagers were indeed somewhat hypocritical, just as Dark Naruto had said.
They ostracized him before, then became enthusiastic later.
This kind of thing.
It seemed that even Light Screen Naruto had such thoughts.
However.
At this moment, Sakura felt instead.
Light Screen Naruto had become less distant.
How could there be a perfect hero in the world!
Everyone lives in the Ninja World.
Why should Naruto be inherently kind, and even able to remain kind forever?
Ultimately, he needs others to guide him, others to encourage him... Looking at the screen.
Naruto's brow was now furrowed with distress.
Rubbing his cheeks, Naruto questioned, "How could this Dark Naruto on the screen be Light Screen Naruto!"
Like Light Screen Naruto.
Both of them couldn't believe that this thuggish appearance was Naruto himself!
Aside from his appearance and strength, he didn't resemble Light Screen Naruto in any way.
Whatever choice Naruto made, Dark Naruto would choose the opposite.
This wasn't him at all!
Shikamaru looked at the screen, then turned to Naruto and said calmly.
"Of course, this isn't you, but essentially, it's still you."
"One moment you say 'it's not me,' the next you say 'it is me,' clarify it, Shikamaru!!"
Naruto scratched his head.
Shikamaru's words were giving him a headache!
Shikamaru, however, didn't mind Naruto's anxious tone.
Based on his understanding, he said, "From a behavioral perspective, this Dark Naruto has no relation to Naruto whatsoever, but from a psychological perspective, everyone has had these dark thoughts more or less; this is unavoidable. The question is, how do you ensure that you won't turn into Dark Naruto? That's the key!"
Seeing Shikamaru finish expressing his viewpoint.
Jiraiya then comforted him, "Naruto, what does it matter whether it is or isn't? Don't be afraid of others misunderstanding you. If others decide what kind of person you are based on this one thing, their attitude doesn't matter to you, does it?"
Jiraiya leaned back lazily on the bench on the Observation Deck.
His mood was inexplicably relaxed.
He had generally figured out the mystery of this Waterfall of Truth.
"Looking at the 'Hidden Leaf Destruction Arc' on the screen before, during the fight with Pain, Naruto, who was stimulated and underwent Tailed Beast transformation, seemed to be Dark Naruto. So at that moment, it was also Dark Naruto fighting for Konoha. Although he lost his sanity, can you say it wasn't himself? Kurama likes the hateful Dark Naruto, but if Naruto himself had no hatred, Kurama couldn't conjure up a Dark Naruto out of thin air..."
So the Waterfall of Truth isn't for opposition, it's for acceptance!
Jiraiya looked at Naruto expectantly.
He had explained it so thoroughly; surely the intelligent Child of Prophecy had already found the answer.
Naruto seemed to understand, yet not understand.
Suddenly, as if remembering something, his face lit up with joy.
"I know! I need to believe in Light Screen Naruto, after all, you said the power of belief!"
Jiraiya's face darkened.
Everything he had said was in vain!
Naruto hadn't been listening seriously at all!!
It seemed he was better suited to learning new things through actual combat... Verbal education was completely ineffective!
Then, Jiraiya nodded half-heartedly.
"Yes, that's a very good idea!"
After an encouraging remark, Jiraiya looked at the screen.
While watching the screen, he noticed something.
The geographical location of this mysterious island in Hidden Cloud Village was very far from Hidden Rain Village.
And the Akatsuki Organization's base was in Hidden Rain Village.
Combined with the information about the Akatsuki Organization capturing Tailed Beasts that was exposed on the screen earlier.
The current screen progress was also after Naruto defeated Pain.
So, this was not just for Naruto's training.
It was also for protection!
This was very easy to deduce.
It seems the screen's Ninja World has already begun to experience war?!
Although the screen title showed that Naruto was constantly improving his strength.
Reaching a level no one could imagine.
But.
The enemies he encountered would also become stronger and stronger!
In front of the Waterfall of Truth.
Naruto: "Motoi Uncle, can you tell me more about Octopus Uncle?"
Unable to pass through, Naruto wanted to ask about Killer Bee's experiences.
Hoping to find answers within them.
Motoi looked at the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki Naruto before him.
He thought back to Killer Bee in the past.
Both of them had similar experiences.
Perhaps they were beings who could understand each other.
Moreover, Naruto mastering the Nine-Tails was a major event concerning peace in the Ninja World.
Therefore.
Motoi slowly began to recount Killer Bee's story.
"I told you before, since you are also a Jinchuriki, you should be able to imagine how he survived."
"Just as you thought."
"Great power always instills fear and creates distance."
"Killer Bee was always shunned and disliked by the villagers."
Naruto heard these familiar words and thought of himself.
Almost every Jinchuriki had such experiences.
He and Gaara had both experienced it.
"But he was neither disheartened nor complained."
"He was always cheerful, easing the atmosphere around him."
"Most importantly, he never felt ashamed of being a Jinchuriki; instead, he would express himself."
"In my opinion, he expressed himself with great confidence."
"Why could he be so confident as a Jinchuriki?"
"It must have been for his brother, the Raikage."
Naruto and Yamato both looked very surprised.
Motoi continued in a calm tone.
"To prevent Jinchuriki from defecting, it has always been the practice to choose blood relatives of the Five Kage, such as their siblings, spouses, or children, to become Jinchuriki."
"Jinchuriki are both the power that protects the Five Kage, the leaders of their villages, and a manifestation of each Kage's individual strength."
"Killer Bee must have wanted to become an excellent Jinchuriki for the Raikage."
"Even his training at this Waterfall of Truth, I heard, was completed very quickly."
"I respect Killer Bee from the bottom of my heart and regard him as a hero of Kumogakure!"
Hearing such an evaluation.
Naruto and Yamato couldn't help but smile, a familiar feeling of empathy.
Not only Killer Bee.
Naruto was like this, and Gaara, who was now the Kazekage, was also like this.
Ultimately, they were all recognized by the people of their respective villages.
Yamato smiled, "For a Jinchuriki to be so revered, Killer Bee is truly amazing! And so are you, of course!"
Motoi was stunned by Yamato's last sentence, then lowered his head.
Naruto raised a finger, having thought of a good idea.
"Oh, right! In that case, Motoi Uncle, please ask Octopus Uncle for me! Let him guide my training!"
"I can't do that."
Naruto's expression became exaggerated, incredibly disbelieving.
Octopus Uncle is such a good person!
And Motoi Uncle is Octopus Uncle's companion!
Surely he can put in a good word!
"Why not!!?"
"I don't have the right."
Motoi's pupils constricted as he stared at Naruto, revealing the deepest secret buried in his heart.
"I once tried to kill Killer Bee."