Naruto Taught By Aizen - Chapter 318
The exposure of the footage and the establishment of the chat room undoubtedly brought the conflict between the Uchiha and Konoha to the forefront.
More and more people are understanding the conflict between both sides and giving their own assessments.
“I believe it’s natural for Konoha to be wary of the Uchiha, but their subsequent actions were too ruthless, pushing the Uchiha toward the path of rebellion.”
“It’s a pity that such a prestigious clan ended up in scenes of annihilation.” The fate of the Uchiha depicted in the footage was truly lamentable.
Many other ninja villages empathized naturally, especially the Hidden Mist Village.
In the past, the Hidden Mist Village also had a bloodline limit clan not inferior to the Sharingan, but they were exterminated due to conspiracies.
Since then, the strength of the Hidden Mist Village plummeted.
“The handling of relations between ninja villages and clans has always been a profound matter. However, clearly, Konoha’s approach is a textbook example of a mistake.”
Following this incident, it’s believed that relations between major ninja villages and clans will ease somewhat.
For instance, currently, Konoha and the Uchiha have engaged in multiple negotiations. Konoha doesn’t want to lose the Uchiha, fearing a decline in power again; they need the Uchiha’s support to deter other ninja villages.
Meanwhile, the Uchiha also doesn’t wish to leave Konoha. On one hand, they have an emotional attachment to Konoha and have already established roots there. On the other hand, leaving Konoha would leave them with few good options.
Thus, the appearance of the footage turned out to be a good thing for the Uchiha. They avoided the fate of annihilation while also realizing the limits of their prodigy, Uchiha Sasuke.
“I wonder how powerful Sasuke, shown in the footage, will grow to be in the future.” They firmly believe that Sasuke, valued by Naruto, undoubtedly possesses potential surpassing even Itachi.
The footage continues.
In the midst of chaos, all of Konoha is in an uproar.
“Through Hinata’s report, Konoha has learned of Naruto’s actions, shaking the entirety of Konoha.”
“Tsunade immediately orders Naruto to be classified as an S-rank missing-nin, and all the forces of the ANBU are mobilized to search for Naruto.”
“Considering Naruto’s past treatment, even if retaliation against Konoha was justified, it doesn’t mean Konoha can accept such actions. There’s no absolute right or wrong in this world. Konoha’s prior actions were just an attempt to control Naruto better.”
Tsunade’s conflicting thoughts once again caused an uproar in the ninja world.
“Quickly, ANBU reported that Naruto is at the Hokage Rock.”
The scene shifts to Naruto leisurely enjoying the scenery of Konoha.
While Naruto’s team admires the view, they chat casually, seemingly not considering Konoha at all.
“Suddenly, a dozen ANBU figures appear and surround Naruto’s team.”
Jiraiya, Tsunade, the current head of the Hyuga clan, the Twelve Guardians, and key figures from various clans and ninja have arrived on the scene.
Even Sasuke, though physically weak, stands there supported by Jiraiya, staring at Naruto, unable to understand Naruto’s motives for betraying Konoha. He hates his own weakness, unable to stop Naruto.
Konoha ninjas surround Naruto, and Tsunade steps forward to question.
“Naruto Uzumaki, according to intelligence, you assassinated Konoha’s elder Danzo, released the Nine-Tails, attacked Kakashi, Sakura, Sasuke, Hinata, and even held the Third Hokage captive. Tell me, is this true?”
Naruto readily admits to his actions, maintaining a faint smile amidst numerous puzzled looks.
Such composure and calmness send chills down everyone’s spine.
It’s unimaginable that the once refined young man could remain composed in a hostile situation against all of Konoha’s ninja.
This composure could be considered absolute self-confidence in his own abilities.
Everyone fails to understand why Naruto would betray the village. Even Shino, who had a closer relationship with Naruto, suspected Naruto might be coerced.
“Shino? Naruto?! Young man!! Why would you do this?! Why would you betray our youth?!” Maito Gai, usually passionate, roars in agony at the three.
A gentle breeze lifts Naruto’s blond hair, revealing his handsome face.
Everyone’s gazes become slightly chaotic, like ripples in a calm lake caused by a small stone.
Simultaneously, in the eyes of every watching ninja, similar ripples of disturbance occur.
Countless speculations and conspiracy theories arise.
“What a terrifying power. Even with my full chakra usage, I didn’t sense anything unusual.” The deceased Tobirama is horrified.
This is the first time since Uchiha Madara that he has felt such immense pressure.
In the footage,
“After the visual disturbance, Naruto is now in the sky.”
“This world, just like a mirage, is full of false truths. No matter how you look at it, internally or externally, you can’t see the essence.”
“As you’ve seen before, the former Naruto Uzumaki is dead. What stands before you is Naruto Uzumaki, standing outside of Konoha.”
Naruto slowly removes his forehead protector, and with a crisp sound, a mark appears on it.
This mark signifies a rogue ninja.
It means Naruto has renounced his identity as a Konoha ninja from this moment forward, becoming an enemy of Konoha.
Everyone is perplexed and even fearful of Naruto’s power over the mirage.
Even Jiraiya and Tsunade, two renowned and experienced ninjas, realize they are under the control of the mirage.
They are all slaves to the mirage!
The captive Third Hokage feels bitter inside. Had he known of Naruto’s potential, he would never have used such crude methods initially.
His heart is filled with resentment towards Danzo. If it weren’t for Danzo spreading rumors that Naruto was a monster, he wouldn’t have supported those malicious plans. If not for Danzo’s interference, perhaps Naruto would have truly grown as the son of a hero, embraced and adored by the residents, becoming an outstanding ninja and possibly surpassing the First Hokage, leading Konoha to the pinnacle of the ninja world.
But there are too many regrets in this world, yet no “ifs.”
Cause and effect. The actions one takes must bear the consequences; it’s the sin they’ve committed.
At this moment, this aged man awakens. He relinquishes his inner attachment to power and prestige.
He wishes to dedicate his remaining years to Konoha, filled with regret but too late.
Jiraiya looks at Naruto’s familiar face, feeling exceptionally cold inside. He bitterly asks, “So… all that talk about becoming Hokage and protecting everyone was a lie?”
“Sensei, you never understood me.”
“Whether it’s Konoha or the entire ninja world, there’s too much darkness and sin hidden within.”
“No one desires to fight, but they are forced into it.”
“The root cause of all this… is merely the absence of a powerful figure who could control everything.”
At this point, Naruto’s purpose becomes unmistakable.
All the audience couldn’t help but hold their breath in anticipation.
Naruto’s arrogant self-confidence made them feel as if the air itself dared not move.
Is Konoha weak in the footage? No! It’s strong!
With the Third Hokage, Jiraiya, Tsunade, and numerous high-level ninjas, even if Konoha has weakened compared to the past, it’s not a village other shinobi can offend easily.
However, now Naruto faces all these powerful figures calmly, in a relaxed and carefree manner.
The impression Naruto gives them is that of a highly confident gentleman, calmly explaining everything at his own pace.
[Tsunade and Jiraiya couldn’t understand Naruto’s actions. To them, the idea of ruling over everything sounded recklessly ambitious. All the powerful figures across the villages combined were absolutely not something Naruto could resist. He might be incredibly strong now, but ruling the Shinobi world was a far-fetched idea.]
[Naruto steps gradually towards the sky, as if defying the rules of gravity.]
[Glasses in Naruto’s hands turn to dust, dispersing in the breeze.]
Without the weight of those heavy glasses, Naruto’s once refined and gentle appearance gained a touch of icy coldness.
“No one starts by standing above the heavens… regardless, whether it’s the Hokage or the deity of the Shinobi world… but this vacancy in the seat of the heavens has lasted too long…”
With these words, Naruto raised his hand, pushing his golden bangs from his forehead back, revealing a fierce pair of eyes.
There was an instant uproar across the Shinobi world.
Naruto’s demeanor underwent a drastic transformation in an instant.
Becoming ambitious and ruthless.
How could someone change so drastically? No, to be precise, this is the real Naruto.
This was the first time they truly understood Naruto.
“Boom!” In the footage, Naruto’s body erupted with an overwhelming spiritual pressure, sweeping everything around him like a tsunami.
The entire Hokage Rock seemed to tremble, the ground below continuously quivering, showing tiny cracks.
Even the high-level ninjas couldn’t help but kneel, their faces filled with shock.
“From this day forth, I shall stand above the heavens.”
With those words, the entire Shinobi world erupted.
Such a Naruto, such confidence, how could it not be admired?!
“Standing above the heavens, this is the answer Naruto has given, his declaration to the entire Shinobi world. From that moment on, he faces the entire Shinobi world!!”
“No matter how strong Konoha is, or how powerful other villages are, his world will forever be his goal. Wholeheartedly pursuing his goal, even if the enemy is the entire world!”
“It’s so shocking! Is this Naruto’s stature? Is this his determination!!”
“Even though he didn’t need to suppress his strength, the spiritual pressure he unleashed has overwhelmed everyone!!”
“Even as a spectator, I can feel that suppressed sense of terror. I’ve never experienced this with any other Kage. At the moment he unleashed his aura, I wanted to kneel down and forever follow him.” These were the astonished words of many high-level ninjas.
Even the renowned Kage, Ohnoki, was internally shocked.
“The spiritual pressure he fully exerted gives me a fear comparable to facing the deity of the Shinobi world. It’s evident that he’s already operating at a level far beyond us. Naruto Uzumaki… That’s why he had the courage to oppose the entire Shinobi world. That’s why Konoha couldn’t stop him!”
“It’s the greatest tragedy to be in the same era as such a genius.”
“Because under his brilliance, everyone else appears dull.”
“It’s ridiculous that Konoha pushed such a talent to the opposite side. It’s truly pitiful and sad to the extreme.”
Leaders from various villages were filled with emotions.
For the common people, Naruto’s personal charm undoubtedly reached its peak.
From the gentle and refined Shinobi to the last moment’s cold arrogance, having experienced Naruto’s pain and despair, the exhilaration he displayed in the end was absolutely irreconcilable.
For the entire Shinobi world, the footage was like a movie, and they were the audience binge-watching it.
The audience easily immersed themselves in the protagonist. After witnessing Konoha’s malice and the journey, they almost unanimously viewed Naruto as an inspirational hero who grew from darkness and was trying to break free.
They were shocked by Naruto’s tremendous power but also delighted by it.
The joy stemmed from the fact that their protagonist in the show finally possessed the power to break free from everything! He finally revealed his fangs to the entire Shinobi world!
This is the power of a Shinigami!
“No one starts by standing above the heavens. Regardless if it’s the Kage or the deity of the Shinobi world, but from this day forth, I shall stand above the heavens!!” What an awe-inspiring statement! What boundless self-confidence! It truly embodies the vigor of youth! Naruto perfectly showcased that!! He has the qualifications to earn everyone’s admiration!”
Meanwhile, in Konoha, the ninjas were undoubtedly filled with regret.
To miss out on such a genius, the parallel world’s Konoha felt a pang of regret.
Many unconsciously looked at Naruto, but saw him expressionless, his eyes flickering with a pensive emotion.
This made them somewhat worried.
Would the Naruto here, in this footage, be influenced by the Naruto in the other world and eventually choose defection?
Inside the chat room:
The lost souls were very excited.
Kushina Uzumaki: “Our boy Naruto is so handsome, so amazing!”
Minato Namikaze: “Ahem, son, even though you and that Naruto have taken completely different paths, in my heart, you’ll always be the greatest. Whatever decision you make, I’ll support you.”
Kushina Uzumaki: “That’s right, Mom will always support you.”
Danzo Shimura: “Hmph, a bunch of rebellious kids.”
Kushina Uzumaki: “Danzo, just wait for me. When I return to the Shinobi world, you’ll be the first one I kill.”
Minato Namikaze: “Danzo Shimura, clean up your neck and wait.”
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