Naruto: I, Naruto, don't want to try anymore.

Chapter 118 The Will of Fire

Chapter 118 The Will of Fire

"Of course, that's not the most important thing."

Naruto scoffed: "The reason Danzo targets the Uchiha so much is not only because he inherited the Second Hokage's prejudice, but also because he covets their power."

"Leaving aside the more advanced Mangekyou Sharingan, even the ordinary three-tomoe Sharingan can truly alter reality at the cost of blindness."

"That guy attempted to enhance himself using the Wood Release from the First Hokage's cells and the power of the Sharingan, even hoping to control the Nine-Tails. Unfortunately, his vision was short-sighted and he put the cart before the horse..."

"The truly powerful are never those who rely on Wood Release or the Sharingan, but rather on figures like Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha. No matter how much a coward flaunts his armor, he can't match the aura of a true powerhouse with just a glance..."

As he spoke, Naruto glanced in a certain direction with a half-smile.

"The strongest Hokage? The darkest hour in the ninja world? When the cat's away, the mice will play..."

Snapped!

It felt like a resounding slap across the face; Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a burning sensation on his cheek.

The subtle, prying gazes around him made him feel extremely uneasy and uncomfortable.

What embarrassed Hiruzen Sarutobi the most was that his nickname was "Monkey," and that's what the Second Hokage called him too.

Hiruzen Sarutobi knew his own strength.

For an ordinary ninja, he is definitely a strongman, and his overall strength has no weaknesses. He has already reached the limit of the strength of an ordinary ninja.

But there are always some unreasonable people in this world who can easily break through the limits.

For example, the First Hokage…

It is rumored that the Valley of the End was caused by the battle between Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha, and he himself admitted that he could not have such terrifying destructive power.

"Alright, let's not make baseless guesses without evidence."

Jiraiya spoke from the stands.

Although he hated Danzo to the core, he still had to symbolically maintain Konoha's image with so many nobles present.

"Danzo is, after all, an elder of Konoha. Accusations require evidence, and dealing with him is an internal matter for Konoha. Since the Uchiha have already joined Kumogakure, then..."

"Then it becomes a diplomatic issue, right?"

Naruto casually picked up where Jiraiya left off.

Jiraiya's face darkened; he really wanted to slap himself.

The original plan was to use the Uchiha's stance to point out that they had no right to interfere in Konoha's internal affairs, but Naruto casually escalated the issue to the level of diplomatic relations between the two villages...

Putting aside his infuriatingly sharp tongue, Naruto's reaction speed is truly impressive.

"I already said I'm here to help Sasuke get revenge. Evidence is completely irrelevant. What respectable ninja would leave behind any evidence?"

Naruto scoffed lightly: "Originally, this was just Sasuke's business, but you just reminded me that now that the Uchiha have joined Kumogakure, it's not just a matter for the Uchiha anymore."

"So, for the sake of peace between the two villages... could you please ask Konoha to obediently hand over Shimura Danzo?"

Jiraiya's expression hardened: "Do you intend to instigate a war between Kumogakure and Konoha?"

"War? Does Konoha deserve it?"

Naruto sneered, "If you can't hand over Danzo, you won't even have the chance to start a war."

Jiraiya's face darkened.

Although Naruto had spoken rudely before, he could sense that it was more of a rejection of him as a person, rather than a conflict of positions like it is now.

Naruto's current stance is completely opposed to Konoha, showing absolutely no mercy.

Naruto crossed his arms, completely ignoring the Konoha ANBU members who were subtly approaching him.

He wasn't actually interested in Danzo; that old guy was a master at sabotaging his teammates, and he was more useful alive than dead.

However, out of respect for Mikoto, I still have to help her get revenge.

Mikoto was, after all, the former clan leader's wife. Even though their relationship had now crossed the final line, Naruto could sense that she still harbored an unresolved sorrow in her heart.

If Danzo's old life can be used to resolve the lady's inner conflict, then his death won't have been in vain...

"If Danzo doesn't appear in half an hour, I'll go look for him myself."

Naruto glanced around and said, "Those who are not involved should leave Konoha. This place might turn into a battlefield soon."

As soon as he finished speaking, a richly dressed nobleman suddenly stood up and ran out of the hall.

Immediately afterward, as if triggering a chain reaction, the guests present also got up and left.

If someone else had said that, they would have just taken it as a joke.

But when Naruto said these words, no one dared to question them in the slightest, because he really had destroyed a village.

Even the nobles left with great care and restraint, as if afraid that Naruto might suddenly become displeased and start a massacre right there.

"Naruto..."

"Let's go!"

Ino looked in Naruto's direction with some worry, but was pulled away by Shikamaru and Choji.

Hiashi Hyuga frowned slightly, looking at Neji behind Naruto. After considering it carefully, he left with Hinata and Hanabi.

As most of the audience left, only Konoha ninjas and Anbu members remained at the scene, including Hiruzen Sarutobi.

The ninjas were scattered all around, while the Anbu surrounded Naruto and his companions, watching them intently.

Rasa looked at Gaara: "Gaara, you should leave too."

Gaara crossed his arms, glanced coldly at Rasa, and then stood indifferently behind Naruto.

Luo Sha was slightly taken aback, and then seemed to realize something, his face darkening.

"Temari, you guys..."

"It has nothing to do with me!"

Temari quickly stepped aside, giving an embarrassed smile: "But there's nothing I can do to stop Gaara."

Upon hearing this, Rasa looked at Kankuro, who was hanging his head with a helpless expression.

Seeing this, Rasa frowned deeply: "Why? Gaara?"

Why?

Naruto scoffed, "Emotional erasure, assassination test? Is your brain filled with shit? Who told you that's how Jinchuriki are trained?"

Is not it?

Luo Sha was also slightly taken aback.

The value of a Jinchūriki lies in their ability to control the power of a Tailed Beast, doesn't it?

"Only by truly erasing or confronting the dark side of their own hearts can a Jinchuriki truly control the power of the Tailed Beast, you bumpkin."

"Since you can't nurture my Ai Luo, then he's mine from now on."

Naruto glanced at Rasa: "For Temari's sake, get lost!"

Luo Sha's face darkened: "You..."

boom--

A dazzling red light pierced through the stadium's dome, carrying scorching heat and terrifying power, as if it were about to tear the heavens and earth apart, turning the entire sky a fiery red.

"..."

Seeing the power that Naruto unleashed with a single, seemingly effortless flick of his finger, Rasa opened his mouth in disbelief, then slunk away with his guards and Temari.

"Gulp..."

Rasa's departure has unsettled the Konoha ninjas.

Someone swallowed hard, and everyone present felt a chill.

After all, no one would be able to remain calm upon witnessing a Tailed Beast Ball launched instantly with a single finger.

This kid has gotten even stronger...

Jiraiya took a deep breath, his mood growing increasingly heavy.

"Naruto, we need to have a serious talk."

"No discussion."

"..."

Jiraiya sighed, silently made a gesture, and a signal flare rose into the sky.

The next second, four purple beams of light rose up, enveloping the entire venue.

"Four Purple Flame Formation? No, that's not right..."

A playful smile appeared on Naruto's lips. He suddenly realized that his perception of the Flying Thunder God Mark was being blocked.

"So that's how it is, a barrier that isolates perception? Are they planning a war?"

"Sorry, Naruto, I can't let you do this anymore."

Jiraiya ripped off his divine robe and was about to form hand seals.

Suddenly, several black lights flashed, and the Anbu members around Naruto instantly exploded into clouds of blood mist.

The black disc spun once, eventually transforming into three jet-black spheres that hovered behind Naruto.

In Jiraiya's view, Naruto's originally bright golden hair turned silver-white, his skin became snow-white, and his clothes changed into a white robe with magatama patterns.

"mess?"

"It's like how Konoha, with its strong members, dominates the lives of Jinchuriki and the very survival of the Uchiha clan."

"How come this kind of behavior is called reckless when Konoha is the one being dominated?"

Naruto chuckled and put the people behind him into the Kamui dimension, leaving only Sasuke and Gaara by his side.

"Isn't this precisely the Will of Fire that your Konoha upholds?"

Today's update! My stomach flu is just getting better. It hasn't been too bad these past few days, thankfully I don't have hemorrhoids, otherwise I really would be dying. It's the change of seasons, everyone please be careful not to get sick. I'll try my best to catch up on the updates I've missed these next few days…

(End of this chapter)