Naruto: Linked to Kaguya, Corrupting the Ninja World

Outside Konoha Village.

In a forest, Kabuto Yakushi and Sasuke Uchiha stood together.

"When do we move out?" Sasuke asked.

"Just hang tight. If someone comes out, they can give you a ride. If not, I'll take you there myself." Kabuto pushed up his glasses as he spoke.

"Why? Can't we just leave directly?" Sasuke replied with slight annoyance.

"This and that..." Kabuto took out a clean cloth and wiped his forehead protector until it gleamed, a smile forming on his face. "After all, I am a ninja from Konoha too."

Lame. What a total act, Sasuke muttered with disdain.

After a while, a short yellow figure appeared in the distance.

When they got a clear look at the person's face, Sasuke paused slightly. "Naruto Uzumaki?"

"Uchiha... Sasuke?" Naruto looked in his direction with confusion.

"You've gotta be kidding me. This is who we're waiting for?" Frowning, Sasuke turned to ask Kabuto.

"Not exactly," Kabuto shook his head with a smile.

"Um, Sasuke-kun, where are you going? Are you leaving Konoha too?" Naruto hesitated before asking.

Sasuke ignored him.

Naruto looked slightly awkward but said nothing more.

The three remained quietly in place.

Inside Konoha Prison.

[Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet]

Before Yugao could even reach Jiraiya and the others, three fire dragons came roaring toward her.

The air became scorching hot. Yugao grabbed the Grel Sword and began spinning it rapidly.

With chakra flowing into the blade, its entire body transformed into a silvery white.

The sword spun rapidly in Yugao's hands, forming what looked like a circular shield that deflected the flames.

When the fire technique finally dissipated, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya had already disappeared.

Yugao chased after them in the direction of the exit.

Jiraiya carried Hiruzen across his back while leaping swiftly forward, heading toward the village outskirts. At the same time, he frantically worked to remove the chakra restraints binding Hiruzen.

Meanwhile, Danzo Shimura silently observed the commotion outside.

At first, everything was chaotic, filled with confusing noises—but now things had grown much quieter.

"They actually only lasted this short a time?" He murmured softly.

A knocking sound rang out—knock knock knock!

A member of the Hyuga Clan continuously knocked at the door to Danzo's residence.

"Elder Danzo, Lady Tsunade-sama requests your presence."

Upon hearing these words, Danzo felt a flicker of inner frustration, a cold glint flashing through his eyes. Then, he slowly walked outside.

Outside the village, where Naruto and the two others stood.

"Someone's coming! Here she comes! Quick, hide!" Suddenly serious, Naruto told Sasuke and Kabuto.

He said, then crouched down behind some tall grass near a tree.

"What she? Which one?" Sasuke asked, puzzled.

Without a word, Kabuto pulled Sasuke aside and concealed themselves.

Frowning even more deeply, Sasuke felt a growing sense of confusion over things he couldn't grasp.

Just as uncertainty swelled in his heart, Jiraiya and Hiruzen suddenly entered his field of vision.

Yugao continued chasing closely behind the two men.

"Sensei, have you recovered?" Jiraiya asked, glancing slightly at Yugao.

"...Yes. I can manipulate a bit of chakra now." Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice sounded dry and hoarse.

As they neared the village boundary, Yugao suddenly accelerated, drawing her sword and directly attacking Hiruzen while he was in a relaxed state.

In an instant, Jiraiya stepped forward half a pace, pulling out a kunai to counterattack.

While fighting against Jiraiya, Yugao also dragged Hiruzen into the battle.

The three engaged fiercely, Yugao's attacks growing faster with each move, forcing the two men into a defensive frenzy and leaving no time for hand seals.

From Sasuke's perspective, the battle unfolded so quickly that he couldn't determine who had the upper hand.

"Other than the Third Hokage, who are those two?" Sasuke couldn't help but ask Kabuto Yakushi beside him.

Kabuto explained, "That man is Jiraiya, one of the Sannin. That woman is merely an ordinary ninja."

"Ordinary ninja?" Sasuke's lips twitched.

"Nine-Tails, can you help me get a clearer view?" Meanwhile, Naruto was communicating with the Nine-Tails deep within his mind.

He also felt disoriented by the rapid movements, only occasionally seeing flashes of light between the three combatants. He couldn't tell who was winning or losing.

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"..." The Nine-Tails remained silent—did it look omnipotent?

It couldn't evolve his eyes either.

"Nine-Tails, try to help somehow!" Naruto said anxiously.

"All right."

Suddenly, a dangerous chakra aura emerged from where Naruto stood. Not only did Sasuke feel alarmed, looking around frantically, but Yugao also instinctively glanced toward that direction.

During this brief moment, Jiraiya threw a kunai toward her forehead.

She barely dodged by tilting her head sideways, nearly losing a patch of scalp.

Several strands of hair fell loose, and Yugao felt lighter on her head as her eyes flashed angrily.

"At least one of you will die today!"

"Shadow Clone Jutsu."

As she formed the hand seal, Jiraiya and Hiruzen finally caught their breath, creating distance from her.

"Summoning Jutsu."

Once the smoke cleared, Enma appeared.

This time, he didn't waste words and willingly transformed straight into his staff form.

Swirling through Hiruzen Sarutobi's grip, the staff carved trails of afterimages almost rivaling the intensity of Yugao's swordplay.

A blue Rasengan gathered in Jiraiya's palm.

Yugao and her four Shadow Clones surrounded both Jiraiya and Hiruzen.

The main body held the Grel Sword, while the clones wielded conjured blades.

Meanwhile, Naruto stood ready nearby, cloaked in the Nine-Tails' chakra.

Just then, the Nine-Tails sensed another Kaguya presence rapidly approaching, dramatically increasing the danger.

"Naruto! Run!" it roared.

Naruto hadn't even reacted when he saw a vaguely familiar figure—Hiroki—rapidly closing in right before his eyes.

That speed—it was faster than any Shifting Body Technique he had ever seen.

Could it be...Hiroki?

Just as the thought surfaced in Naruto's mind, Hiroki had already appeared directly in front of him and sealed a vital chakra point on his body.

Naruto went limp in an instant, the fiery fox-like chakra cloak around him rapidly dissipating.

With wide, disbelieving eyes, Naruto watched helplessly as Hiroki suddenly slammed his palm into his stomach. Hiroki's chakra surged into him, violently erupting inside his organs.

"Waaagh!" Naruto spat out a mouthful of blood instantly, his face turning pale while his whole body curled inward.

Grabbing Naruto like a rag doll, Hiroki turned his head toward where Jiraiya and the others stood.

"Why is he this strong too?" Sasuke muttered softly under his breath, opening his Sharingan.

"...He's just another run-of-the-mill ninja," Kabuto Yakushi replied.

"..."

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