"Kiba..."
Naruto looked utterly bewildered.
He truly did not understand why someone who had once loved the village as much as he did had become like this.
"Naruto!"
Kiba sighed deeply as well.
Only after learning Naruto's identity did he realize that he really was "Prince Naruto," not the dead last Kiba had admired for never giving up.
Once that special filter was gone, he naturally regained his senses.
The Will of Fire was indeed good, but the Hokage Faction only ever talked and never acted. They insisted on tricking working stiffs like them into dying for their interests. Who would believe that?
Though they had merely left Konoha, a sadly thick barrier now stood between them.
"What touching friendship. Unfortunately, you'll be staying here!"
The sudden voice stunned all eight members of the two teams on the island.
Splash, splash!
Figures emerged from the seawater one after another, surrounding them.
Their upper bodies were covered in scales, while their lower bodies ended in fish tails, making them look like merfolk.
And that was not all!
Far out at sea, warships floated across the water, clearly allied with these merfolk.
"Who are you people?!"
As Tenten spoke to probe them, she also began preparing for battle.
Neji, Shino, and Kiba immediately moved to her side, ready to protect her.
Anyone trying to rush them in close combat would first have to break through their defense.
"Naruto, get back here!"
Sakura retreated to Yamato's side and called Naruto over.
The two teams stood dozens of meters apart, yet neither showed any intention of moving closer to the other.
"We are the undead of this laboratory. Since you came to investigate, you shall remain here!"
A Fish-Man covered in black scales and several meters tall roared. He pointed the forked weapon in