Chapter 68: Chapter 68: Orochimaru: "Naruto-kun, Don't Worry, You Won't Be Fighting Alone"
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[Countdown: One Month]
Naruto Uzumaki was determined not to waste this time, especially recalling his recent lesson about Chakra Nature Transformation. After finishing dinner, he decided to visit a ninja shop to get test strips for analyzing his Chakra nature.
[Knock, Knock.]
As Naruto was clearing the table, he heard a knock on the window. He smirked, thinking how ninjas always avoided using doors. Looking up, he saw Sasuke Uchiha outside.
"Help..."
"What's up?" Naruto asked, opening the window. Sasuke didn't usually seek him out unless something urgent was up.
"Kakashi asked me to train. Want to join?" Sasuke asked directly.
Naruto shook his head. "It's rare for Kakashi-sensei to actually train someone. You should go; I've got my own plans."
Sasuke nodded and left without a word.
[Hatake Kakashi: "Am I really that unapproachable?"]
[Haruno Sakura: "Pretty much."]
[Naruto: "You never taught me anything useful anyway."]
[Kakashi: "Didn't I teach you Thousand Years of Death? It's a Taijutsu classic."]
[Naruto: "Yeah, sure. Super 'useful.'"]
As Sasuke disappeared, the Nine-Tails spoke to Naruto in his mind.
"Naruto, there's something you need to know," the fox said, sounding serious for once.
Naruto frowned. "What is it? Sasuke?"
The Nine-Tails nodded. "Be cautious around that Uchiha boy. His Sharingan can control tailed beasts."
Naruto froze. "Wait, what? Why didn't you tell me this earlier?"
The fox hesitated. "Hmph. Let's just say it's not something I like to talk about."
Naruto's expression darkened. "This explains a lot..."
The Nine-Tails continued, "Kakashi and Sasuke were likely assigned to you as safeguards, especially Sasuke, with his Sharingan. They're afraid of me taking control."
Naruto processed the information, his sharp mind piecing things together. "So that's why Kakashi spends so much time with Sasuke. They're trying to train his Sharingan to deal with you, huh?"
The fox growled. "It's insulting, but it makes sense. The village sees you as a potential threat."
Naruto smirked. "Well, Sasuke's not at that level yet, and Kakashi's just a one-eyed copycat. No big deal for now."
The conversation shifted as Naruto suddenly asked, "By the way, do you think Orochimaru is after Sasuke for his Sharingan?"
The Nine-Tails fell silent, unwilling to speculate. Naruto, however, was already theorizing. "If it's just the Sharingan, Orochimaru could've taken Sasuke's eyes in the Forest of Death. Maybe it's about Uchiha blood... or something more sinister."
The Nine-Tails couldn't offer an answer, so Naruto dropped the subject, heading into the bustling streets to buy his Chakra test strips.
At the ninja shop, whispers followed him:
"Did you hear? That kid killed a ninja from the Sound Village with one punch during the Chūnin Exams."
"Yeah, he's dangerous. Shouldn't even be a ninja."
"The Hokage must've lost his mind letting him pass."
Naruto ignored them, calmly purchasing the strips and leaving the shop. He muttered to himself, "Some people never change."
The Nine-Tails tried to comfort him, but Naruto brushed it off, focusing on testing his Chakra. The strip split in half, revealing his wind nature.
"Wind, huh? Looks like we've got some work to do," Naruto said with a determined grin.
The fox nodded, but Naruto's expression grew serious. "Konoha's villagers don't trust me, and they probably never will. But if I want to change that, I'll have to show them why I'm valuable."
The fox listened intently as Naruto laid out his bold plan.
"That's why I chose Gaara," Naruto explained. "He's a Jinchūriki like me. If he goes on a rampage during the Chūnin Exams, it'll force the village to see how important we are."
The Nine-Tails raised a metaphorical eyebrow. "You're going to use him as a warning?"
"Exactly. If Konoha sees another village's Jinchūriki wreaking havoc here, they'll realize the value of having one under control. Fear can be a powerful motivator."
Naruto's plan was ruthless, calculated, and shocking. Even the Nine-Tails was taken aback by his strategic thinking.
Across the ninja world, those watching this unfold were stunned.
[Senju Tobirama: "This kid is a genius, but his methods are terrifying."]
[Orochimaru: "Hehehe, I'm impressed. Naruto-kun is thinking far ahead."]
[Jiraiya: "I just hope he doesn't go too far."]
Naruto's determination was clear. He would use Gaara to teach Konoha a lesson, ensuring that Jinchūriki like him would never be dismissed again.
But his ambitions didn't stop there.
"Big fox," Naruto said with a sly grin. "If the Sharingan can help me grow stronger, why wouldn't I want it? I'm not opposed to the idea."
The Nine-Tails sighed. "You're walking a dangerous path, kid."
Naruto's grin widened. "Dangerous paths lead to the greatest rewards."
As Naruto left the bustling streets, his resolve only grew stronger. The whispers of the villagers didn't bother him. Their fear was temporary. Soon, they would see him not as a threat, but as a force they couldn't ignore.
And if anyone stood in his way, whether it was Orochimaru, Sasuke, or even the Hokage, Naruto was ready to fight.
[End Chapter.]
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