Reminisce
[Let me explain! Many readers say that Adamantine Sealing Chains restrain Tailed Beasts, and that's correct. However, Adamantine Sealing Chains restrain Tailed Beasts, not Jinchuriki. Simply put, Jinchuriki have combat awareness, while Tailed Beasts do not. Plus, due to their large size, Chakra Chains can easily control Tailed Beasts.]
But now that the Eight Gates are open, Chakra is extremely unstable, making it impossible to use the Flying Thunder God.
Naruto instinctively looked at Hinata, only to see Hiashi swatting away several Sand Ninja with a single palm.
Immediately after, Hiashi picked up Hanabi and left the spectator stand with Hinata.
While Naruto was looking at Hinata, Gaara had already recovered, stood up, used Body Flicker Technique, and punched Naruto right in the face.
Naruto felt the wind of the punch and immediately raised his hands to block. Although he blocked Gaara's punch, he still slid back more than two meters on the ground.
Naruto also knew that this was not the time to be distracted, so he focused on dealing with Gaara.
When the Third Hokage was about to demand an explanation from Kazekage Rasa, he was hijacked by Rasa.
Only when the Four Violet Flames FormationBarrier was opened did Rasa reveal his true identity.
Hiruzen Sarutobi saw that it was Orochimaru and said teasingly, "Orochimaru, I knew this day would come, but getting my head won't be that easy."
"I told you long ago to decide on the Fifth Hokagesooner, because the Third will die here immediately."
After speaking, Orochimaru licked his Kunai, then burst out laughing.
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked back and saw Orochimarucrying.
"What's wrong, Orochimaru? Are you crying with joy? Or... did killing your teacher with your own hands make you a little sad?"
"No!"
After Orochimaru finished speaking, he did something no one expected.
Orochimaru directly plunged the Kunai into the palm of his other hand, then yawned and said, "I've been sleepy since just now, and now I'm finally awake."
"Hehehehe! I knew you'd say that!"
Next was the time for the master and disciple to reminisce.
On Naruto's side, Gaara could no longer hold on; half of his body had already begun to transform into a Tailed Beast.
Just then, Kakashi suddenly jumped out.
"Quickly seal it! If it erupts in the Village, it will destroy the entire Konoha Village."
Naruto originally wanted to fight the fully transformed Shukaku, but considering he didn't have a suitable mount, he had no choice but to do as Kakashi said.
Just as Naruto was about to nod, Kankuro and Temari jumped out and stood beside Gaara.
Temari held her Three-Star Fan and looked at Naruto, saying, "Please don't hurt Gaara! We surrender."
Before Naruto could speak, Gaara used a sand fist to punch Temari away.
Seeing this, Kankuro quickly used Body Flicker Technique to go find Temari.
Naruto turned to Kakashi and asked, "Is it okay to kill him?"
Kakashi said with a grim face, "As long as the Ichibidoesn't come out, just kill him!"
"Okay, I'll break through from the front. You find the right moment to kill him."
Kakashi nodded, agreeing to Naruto's plan.
Naruto and Gaara fought for less than five minutes before Kakashi's Raikiri directly pierced Gaara's head.
The moment Gaara's head was pierced, both Naruto and Kakashi heard a roar that did not come from Gaara's voice.
After Gaara fell, the sand transformation phenomenon ceased, and he reverted to his true form. The gourd on his back transformed into a sand sculpture of Gaara's mother, protecting him from above.
Naruto was also moved by this scene.
"Maternal love is truly great! It's a pity I can't experience it."
Kakashi glanced at Naruto from the corner of his eye, thinking Naruto was missing Kushina and was lowering his head in sadness.
But what Naruto meant was that he had lived three lives and had never seen his mother, always adhering to the principle: 'Transmigration requires parents to be sacrificed to gain boundless power.'
Kakashi patted Naruto's shoulder and said, "This is no time for sentimentality. There are still many enemies to deal with. Let's go! We...!"
Before Kakashi could finish speaking, Narutodeactivated the Eight Gates, then pretended to fall to the ground, feigning great pain.
"I might not be able to continue fighting! You should send someone to take me back!"
Kakashi didn't know if Naruto was faking it or if it was real, but judging by Might Guy's physical condition, Naruto forcefully opening the Seventh Gate was indeed a bit strenuous.
Just as Kakashi was about to nod, Hinata suddenly jumped out, hugged Naruto, and said, "Naruto, are you alright?"
Seeing it was Hinata, Naruto feigned some pain and said, "The side effects of forcefully opening the Eight Gates have come. Take me back to the Wooden Hut."
"Okay, Naruto-kun! You must hold on."
After speaking, Hinata carried Naruto in a princess carry and left.
Naruto, being carried by Hinata in a princess carry, felt a bit embarrassed. His head was resting on Hinata's chest, which had just developed some size, and Naruto's face was so red it could drip blood.
He silently muttered to himself, 'I'm not taking advantage of a child!'
After Hinata carried Naruto to the Wooden Hut by the river, Naruto stopped pretending. He sat up and looked at Hinata, saying, "Okay, Hinata, put me down! I'm fine."
Hinata froze for a moment, looking at Naruto in her arms.
Naruto smiled, struggled out of Hinata's embrace, and looked at Hinata, saying, "I just didn't want to continue fighting, so I pretended. You shouldn't go participate in the battle either; it wouldn't be good if you got hurt."
Hinata listened and said with some hesitation, "Wouldn't that be bad?"
"There's nothing bad about it! If anyone asks, just say you're taking care of me, and they won't have anything to say. After all, it's a fact that I used a forbidden jutsu and teamed up with Kakashi to kill the Ichibi Jinchuriki, so no one can say anything."
Hinata hesitated for a moment, then nodded, deciding to listen to Naruto. Hiashi originally didn't want her to go out; Hinata used Naruto as an excuse, and Hiashi only then allowed her to come out. In this situation, it's better to listen to Naruto!
After Naruto had reassured Hinata, he took her into the Wooden Hut. The moment Naruto entered the door, he created a Shadow Clone to accompany Hinata, while his true body quickly used the Flying Thunder God Technique and returned to the Village.
Naruto hadn't forgotten his deal with Orochimaru; Utatane Koharu and Homura Mitokado were still alive! If he didn't take this opportunity to kill them, he wouldn't have another chance later.
After Naruto arrived in the Village, he no longer hid his strength. He fully unleashed Kagura Minds Eye, searching for Homura Mitokado and Utatane Koharu.
Five minutes later, Naruto finally found them. To Naruto's surprise, they were hiding in a shelter beneath the Hokage Rock, which undoubtedly made killing them much more difficult.
After much thought, Naruto used Transformation Jutsu, transforming into an Anbu wearing a mask. Naruto decided to ambush the two.