[Obito: Minato-sensei!]
At this point, Obito was already feeling immense remorse. If it weren't for him, Naruto wouldn't have suffered such a tragic fate.
Even when facing his own son, Minato-sensei didn't want to acknowledge him. His greatness needs no further explanation.
[Hiruzen Sarutobi: As expected, Minato is more suitable to be Hokage than Orochimaru.]
Orochimaru:???
Old man, what do you mean? I never said I was interested in Hokage. Or are you still angry that I forced your hand?
[Orochimaru: As everyone knows, I'm not interested in Hokage; I just enjoy researching it.]
[The scene then shifts, revealing two enormous statues with their hands forming Seal of Confrontation mudras.]
From a distance, we can clearly see the appearances of both sides: one is Madara Uchiha, and the other is Hashirama Senju.
[Hashirama Senju: This place... I still feel a bit nostalgic, Madara.]
[Madara Uchiha: Hmph, that time you were just lucky. I'll definitely win next time.]
The Valley of the End was a source of pride for Hashirama, but a source of shame for Madara.
But why is there someone standing on my statue? Someone who doesn't want to live anymore.
Even though the place where I fought Hashirama has become a tourist attraction, you can't just stand on my statue's head like that.
[Uchiha Fugaku: Why does that guy look like Sasuke? And who's the other one? Naruto!]
What are they doing standing so high up?
"Sasuke, are you running away from me?" Naruto shouted as Sasuke was about to leave.
[Obito:??]
[Hozuki Mangetsu: What the heck? What are those two doing? Why are they running away so quickly? It's easy to misunderstand.]
At this moment, Sasuke looked back and saw that half of Sasuke face was covered by the Cursed Seal.
"Yo, isn't this the biggest idiot? It's your turn now. Didn't I tell Sakura to leave me alone?" Sasuke said with utter disdain.
Naruto looked at Sasuke, who treated him like a stranger, and the memories of their time together were still vivid in his mind.
Stealing the bell, the Land of Waves —he thought these experiences would deepen his bond with Sasuke.
[Yugito Nii: If I'm not mistaken, Sasuke is probably planning to defect.]
Previously, no one knew when Sasuke had defected from Konoha, but now, he's been released.
[Minato Namikaze: No wonder Naruto Sai Team 7 before, now I understand.]
[Hozuki Mangetsu: Even so, doesn't everyone feel that something's off about what they're saying?]
[Uchiha Itachi: Me too, why is their way of communicating so bizarre?]
Saying things like that always makes one's anus tighten.
His adorable little brother mustn't go astray; the future of the Uchiha Clan depends on him to carry on the family line.
"Why, why did you become like this, Sasuke?!" Doesn't he know how dangerous Orochimaru really is?
Look at what Naruto is saying, does he think Sasuke's son could harm him? Besides, if he wants revenge, he has to go find Orochimaru.
I will draw strength from that guy for revenge.
Otherwise, why would I stay here and play those ridiculous childish games with you guys?
[Rasa: The truth is out, it was Orochimaru all along.]
[Orochimaru: How can you say that? Sasuke craves greater power, so isn't it right for him to come to me?]
When looking for a teacher, you definitely need to find someone capable. Take me, Orochimaru, for example. No matter how useless someone is, once they fall into my hands, I will definitely have to test their blood and determine their bloodline beforehand.
However, I, Orochimaru, truly do not teach useless people.
"What do you take our Konoha comrades for?!" At this moment, an enraged Naruto pounced on Sasuke and knocked him to the ground.
A few punches were enough to make Sasuke's mouth bleed, but Sasuke seemed completely unconcerned.
Then he spat on Naruto's face, which, while not physically harmful, was incredibly sarcastic.
"Can I become stronger by being with your so-called partners?" That's why I decided to follow Orochimaru.
"That Orochimaru killed the Third Hokage!" Naruto said angrily.
But Sasuke might have something to say, "He killed the Third Hokage, what does that have to do with me? Should I give him an award?"
Naruto loudly reprimanded Sasuke, seemingly trying to Sasuke out of his daze.
Do you think Orochimaru will treat you well if you go there? He just wants to use you as a vessel.
[Orochimaru: It seems Naruto has some misunderstanding about me. I'm actually quite nice to them when I don't need a vessel.]
[Hiruzen Sarutobi: Orochimaru, you've gone too far!]
Sigh! What's wrong with the old man lately? Why does he always pick fights with me?
"I don't care what you think!" Sasuke grabbed Naruto by the neck and lifted him up.
Sasuke delivered a powerful punch, Naruto and crashing into the waterfall.
Orochimaru's Cursed Seal is truly wonderful; Sasuke can feel a continuous flow of energy being generated within his body.
Sasuke then proceeded to completely overwhelm Naruto in every aspect without even using his Sharingan.
Whether it's Taijutsu or Ninjutsu.
"Sasuke, are you serious?" Naruto finally realized that Sasuke's attacks were hitting vital points with every move; he had completely regarded Naruto as an enemy.
"Rasengan!"
"Chidori!"
The two forces, unwilling to back down, collided again, the powerful impact sending them both flying.
Naruto actually managed to block my full-force attack! Just how far has he evolved?
At this moment, Sasuke's determination to become Orochimaru's apprentice deepened; if things continued this way, he would definitely be caught up by Naruto.
Naruto also staggered to his feet.
"So, have you really seen through my heart?"
"Fire Style: Phoenix Flower Jutsu!"
Faced with Sasuke's relentless pursuit, Naruto could only dodge and weave, but at the same time, memories kept surfacing in Naruto's mind.
Naruto, who had never been consumed by hatred despite facing countless accusations and attacks from villagers, is now experiencing a chaotic state of Chakra within him because of Sasuke's potential defection.
The Nine-Tails 'Chakra surged dramatically, and a violent surge of Chakra erupted from Naruto's body.
"What is this red Chakra?!" Sasuke stared at Naruto with a serious expression; something seemed off about the guy.
[Minato Namikaze: Is this... the Nine-Tails inside Naruto starting to take over his mind? I just wonder how many tails it will have?]
[Hozuki Mangetsu: Isn't this too unfair? How are we supposed to fight when the Nine-Tails comes out?!]
[Obito: Not really, I think Sasuke also used Orochimaru's Cursed Seal power.]
Neither of them is using their own strength, so what's the point of comparing them?