Naruto: Naruto's Uchiha girlfriend is too arrogant

Chapter 258 The Plan Begins

"Wow...that's amazing! Is it the Body Flicker Technique?!"

"It's too fast! I can't see the movements at all!"

"Damn it... I didn't expect Konoha's genin to be this strong. I should have bet a lot of money on him!"

On the stands, despite Gaara displaying a terrifying, inhuman form, the battle did not turn around as everyone had expected. The golden figure still held overwhelming control of the match.

Merchants and nobles from various countries erupted in enthusiastic amazement, praising him endlessly. In their eyes, Naruto had simply used an extremely fast Body Flicker Technique, so fast that it exceeded the limits of what the naked eye could perceive.

However, in the eyes of others, the significance of this scene goes far beyond what the word "fast" can encompass.

"This...this spatial fluctuation...it can't be wrong..."

Kai watched in bewilderment as Kakashi suddenly stood up from his seat, his Sharingan locked onto the golden flash in the arena. "It really is the Flying Thunder God Technique! Sensei..."

That unpredictable and illogical method of spatial movement not only brought immense shock but also stirred up a torrent of sorrow and deep longing in Kakashi's heart.

Not only Kakashi, but many veteran Konoha Jonin and Chunin in the audience showed similar expressions—shock and realization.

Even Genma Shiranui, who was acting as the referee, lost his composure for a moment. He understood the symbolic meaning of this technique better than anyone else, because in a sense, he had also received guidance from that master and barely touched the threshold of this technique.

Although the child's identity has never been officially revealed, speculation about his blond hair and blue eyes, his status as the Nine-Tails' Jinchuriki, and his unusual surname has circulated in the village for years. Now, the reappearance of the Flying Thunder God Technique is like the final piece of the puzzle, completely confirming the long-buried truth—this child named Naruto Uzumaki is none other than the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze's biological son!

A silent shock spread among the Konoha ninjas who knew the truth, and an atmosphere of complex emotions, mixed with guilt and nostalgia, began to permeate the air.

However, for another group of people in the audience, this realization was far from reassuring. The ninja representatives from various countries instantly became extremely solemn.

Several ninjas from Kumogakure stared in disbelief at the golden figure in the arena, their eyes filled with shock, fear, and barely concealed panic.

Without hesitation, they rose and quickly and discreetly left the noisy stands—they had to immediately relay this crucial information back to Kumogakure and report it to the Raikage! The Fourth Hokage of Konoha had left behind such a terrifying offspring!

The representatives from Iwagakure reacted similarly; they tried to remain calm, but their clenched fists and rapid breathing betrayed their inner turmoil.

The reappearance of the Flying Thunder God Technique means that Konoha may once again have a strategic ninja who can turn the tide of battle single-handedly... not to mention that he is a Jinchūriki!

So, what is Naruto thinking as he looks at Gaara, who is lying on the ground and temporarily unable to move, who is the "instigator" of this commotion?

His thoughts had already drifted elsewhere...

Flying Thunder God Technique, Second Stage… Naruto mentally savored the move he had just used. The name was too simple, wasn't it? It didn't match its cool effect at all.

Having just successfully imitated his father's signature tactic, he was amazed by how cool it looked in actual combat, but also felt a deep sense of bewilderment and disdain for its unpretentious name.

How could such a powerful move have such an ordinary name? He immediately began to create his own interpretation in his mind.

【Swift Light and Shadow - Double Kill: Instantaneous Flash, Two-Stage Space Jump Zero Style】

...Hmm! This name is much more impressive. Naruto nodded in satisfaction, unilaterally deciding on the new name, and thought to himself with a clear conscience, since he has the right to inherit, changing his name isn't too much to ask, right?

Naruto didn't care at all that in order to use the Flying Thunder God Technique legitimately, he had automatically been placed on the list of certain forces that "must pay special attention to" or even "must be eliminated at all costs."

Of course, if those guys really dare to come knocking on his door... he wouldn't mind changing his identity and letting [Menma] have a proper "communication" with them.

"Lord Kazekage..." The Third Hokage's voice was deep. He turned his head and stared at the figure wearing a straw hat beside him. "Don't you think you need to give me a reasonable explanation? That Sand Village child, if I'm not mistaken, should be the Jinchuriki of the One-Tailed Beast, right?"

Disguising a Jinchuriki as a Genin to infiltrate a ninja village in another country is tantamount to directly transporting a strategic-level weapon of mass destruction into the enemy's heartland, and is an act that can be regarded as a provocation of war.

Even though the third generation already knew the true intentions and identity of the person in front of him, he still needed to ask this question, which was both a warning and an ultimatum.

However, the "Kazekage"—or rather, Orochimaru in disguise—completely ignored the Third Hokage's questioning. His entire attention was fixed on the golden figure in the center of the arena, as if drawn by a magnet.

His heart was churning with excitement at the discovery: "The Uzumaki clan's immense vitality... far surpasses the Fourth Hokage Minato's talent in space-time ninjutsu... and most importantly, the secret to perfectly controlling the power of the tailed beasts!"

Although Gaara failed to force out the Nine-Tails from Naruto's body, these very qualities he displayed were enough to ignite Orochimaru's thirst for knowledge and possessiveness to their peak.

However, it seems that gentle methods will not work. He coldly judged that he would have to resort to force.

Orochimaru glanced out of the corner of his eye at a figure disguised as an ANBU member in the audience. The appointed time had arrived, but the planned signal had yet to materialize.

However, he didn't believe that Kabuto would betray him. So, the only explanation was... "Has the plan... been exposed?" He whispered almost silently.

Just then, the Third Hokage's voice rang out again, weary and filled with final admonition. "...Orochimaru, it really was you. Stop now. If your target isn't Naruto, we can still discuss this."

"Bang!"

As soon as the words were spoken, a sudden change occurred! A thick cloud of smoke exploded without warning between the two "Shadows'" seats! The acrid smoke instantly engulfed their figures!

"boom--!!!"

Almost simultaneously, a massive explosion and the rumble of buildings shattering came from different directions in the venue! The entire venue shook violently!

"What's wrong?!"

"What happened?!"

Panic erupted in the audience, with screams filling the air.

The next moment, to the horrified astray of the crowd, several enormous snakes with scales gleaming with a cold, icy light were summoned out of thin air by a psychic spell!

They twisted their terrifying bodies, perched on the ceiling and walls of the venue, emitting chilling hiss, their cold, vertical pupils looking down at the panicked crowd below, who were like ants.