The Mentally Disturbed Asuma

Just as Uchiha Yoru had integrated the three great nations of the Land of Fire, the Land of Water, and the Land of Wind, as well as the Three Great Shinobi Villages, and his military power was already exerting its dominance over the entire Shinobi World.

The entire Shinobi World was in a state of panic, believing that the enemy's next target was to unify the Shinobi World and launch a war. However, at this time, Uchiha Yoru released a message to the outside world.

[The Three Great Shinobi Villages Konoha, Mist Ninja, and Sand Ninja yearn for peace and will not be the first to provoke Shinobi World War. However, if anyone does initiate Shinobi World War, then for the sake of peace, Uchiha Yoru will lead the Three Great Shinobi Villages to unify the Shinobi World and completely end the turmoil.]

This announcement spread throughout the Shinobi World, bringing joy to some and sorrow to others.

Some people think this is just an excuse for Uchiha Yoru to be complacent. He's only trying to digest the Sunagakure in the Land of Wind he just conquered. Once he's done digesting it, how could Uchiha Yoru, with his domineering personality, just stand by and watch?

No one with a brain would believe Uchiha Yoru's statement; it only fooled ordinary ninjas and civilians.

However, the Shinobi World remained silent, for no other reason than that this was in everyone's best interest.

With the Uchiha Yoru unifying the three great nations and merging the Three Great Shinobi Villages, a sense of impending doom permeated the Shinobi World. Many people secretly began hoarding resources, and the Shinobi World's economy instantly became unstable.

With this statement, at the very least, the turbulent economy of the Shinobi World can be temporarily stabilized, restoring it to a state of peace.

The Third Hokage Tsuchikage Onoki, shook his head and sighed. He would have believed it if Hashirama Senju had said it; he could just tough it out.

However, Uchiha Yoru and Madara Uchiha were too similar, and Yoru even surpassed Madara in personality. He was domineering and also had extremely powerful methods, especially in winning people's hearts.

He could only pray that Uchiha Yoru and Tsunade would turn against each other and have another great battle, just like the one Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha, after which the pressure weighing on the Shinobi World would disappear.

Konoha.

Standing atop the Hokage Rock Uchiha Yoru gazed at the peaceful village, his eyes somewhat unfocused.

"War!"

His words were, in essence, aimed at calming the turbulent economy; only a stable economy can accelerate development.

As for who started the war first!

Heh, then Akatsuki will still be there, right? They'll have a perfect excuse to launch a war to unify the Shinobi World for the sake of peace.

Even if there is no official explanation, it's just a fabricated excuse that could appear at any time.

"Obito, I'll surprise you in three years."

With a sinister smile, Uchiha Yoru's figure vanished from the Hokage Rock, as if he had never been there at all.

Within the Land of Fire.

The building, imbued with the aura of the Sarutobi Clan, was now completely silent.

This place was once a shrine of the Sarutobi Clan within the Land of Fire, but now it exudes a desolate atmosphere, as if foreshadowing the demise of the Sarutobi Clan.

The Sarutobi Clan's annual, lively shrine worship ceremony was reduced to mere whispers of wind this year.

Asuma, your choice!

Obito, wearing an Akatsuki uniform Obito, spoke calmly, while Asuma, standing in front of the shrine, looked even more weathered, a cigarette dangling from his mouth.

Amidst the billowing smoke, in that fleeting glance back, his bloodshot, twisted, and crazed eyes exuded a chilling terror.

Taking a deep breath and exhaling smoke in front of Obito's mask, Sarutobi Asuma, with a twisted and perverse smile, slowly drew his Chakra weapon, Flying Swallow.

"I'm in."

Sarutobi Asuma chose to join the mysterious Akatsuki Organization, partly to atone for his family's sins, and partly so that he could help Konohamaru of Konoha live a better life through his own contributions.

"Heh, then let me see your resolve."

Masked Obito revealed a sinister smile, and his Mangekyō Sharingan suddenly rippled. After a spatial fluctuation, three bound figures appeared before him.

At this moment, the three people's Chakra was sealed, their hands and feet were bound, and even their mouths were gagged, so they could only make a series of muffled sounds.

Upon seeing the three people, Sarutobi Asuma's pupils involuntarily contracted.

At this moment, Obito a mask, smiled and said, "Asuma, you should know Shikaku Nara, Choza Akimichi, and Yamanaka Ye, the heads of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio."

"I misspoke. It should be the three junior patriarchs of the Withering Clan. Guess where I found them? Heh, you probably wouldn't believe it, but the three patriarchs were secretly following their own juniors, who were also your disciples."

Masked Obito let out a mocking laugh, patting the heads of the three people bound and kneeling on the ground in front of him.

"Asuma, you should hate them! If they had helped us with all their might, how could the Sarutobi Clan have ended up in such a miserable state? And don't you want to know why every move the Sarutobi Clan makes is under Uchiha Yoru's watchful eye?"

"In the struggle against the Third Hokage, aren't you surprised that Uchiha Yoru always had the upper hand?"

At this point, Masked Obito let out a mocking laugh, patting Shikaku Nara's head, "This head, known as the strategist of Konoha, is perhaps the smartest brain and can tell you everything."

The three of them struggled and whimpered, but a twisted, cruel smile gradually appeared on Sarutobi Asuma's face as he listened to Obito's provocation.

"It seems the three of you are willing to trade my head for the future of your family."

Asuma wasn't stupid. The three clan leaders, Ino, Ino-Shika-Cho, had secretly followed him, clearly intending to keep him in exchange for the future of their clans.

Although it's shameful, it's for the survival of the family.

Moreover, even if he were killed by Konoha Ninja now, no one would say anything.

He who kills will be killed by others!

Sarutobi Asuma exhaled a puff of smoke and grinned at the three of them.

"The three of you want to fight for a future for your clan, and I also want to fight for a future for Konohamaru."

Under the allure of Masked Man's Obito Mangekyō Sharingan, Sarutobi Asuma revealed a sinister smile. He had already begun to suffer mental torment these past few days, and now, with a little Genjutsu, his desires were stirred up.

When Shikaku Nara, who was also bound, saw this scene, his face turned ashen, as if he had given up on everything.

He knew his plan had backfired!

His secret visit this time was actually a well-thought-out plan; with Naruto Uzumaki there, the village couldn't just stand by and watch.

They will definitely send strong fighters. At that time, the mysterious Akatsuki Organization will naturally have someone who can resist them. Regardless of success or failure, although the Ino-Shika-Cho have been burdened with a bad reputation, they have also offered their pledge of allegiance.

But! He miscalculated because of this mysterious Masked Man.

The ninja's immense power was enough to change everything. He hadn't expected to be discovered beforehand, nor had he expected that the three of them, working together, would be so powerless against their opponent.

Only then did he realize with horror how vast the difference was between powerful ninjas.

"Teacher Asuma!"

In front of Sarutobi Shrine, Shikamaru Nara and his group, who had rushed over, saw the weathered figure with his back to them. Shikamaru Nara, who was known for his wisdom, couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

However, the next moment, Shikamaru Nara, Yamanaka Fire, Choji Akimichi, and Naruto Uzumaki were all shocked.

Three familiar figures were seen restraining Sarutobi Asuma as he knelt on the ground, their bodies covered with Explosive Tag.

In the instant he turned his head, he saw that Sarutobi Asuma's eyes were bloodshot and showed a hint of madness.

"Shikamaru, Chōji, you've arrived!"

On the roof of the shrine, masked Obito watched this scene with a playful smile, thinking, "I wonder what kind of interesting things will happen after his mental breakdown."

Sarutobi Asuma personally destroyed his own family and, after escaping Konoha, spent his time repenting at his family's shrine.

On the surface, it seemed fine, but the repressive mental torment tormented him constantly. If it weren't for Konohamaru, he would have already broken down.

Asuma is not Uchiha Clan, so he can release intense emotional fluctuations through his Sharingan.

So after Obito the mask used a little trick, Asuma's madness was completely unleashed.

"Teacher Asuma, what are you doing?!"

Naruto Uzumaki shouted in shock, while everyone else realized the gravity of the situation, but he remained lost in his own world.

Beneath Sarutobi Asuma's maniacal smile, he gazed at his most beloved disciple Shikamaru Nara.

"Shikamaru, your father is following you. I think your clever brain should have figured that out by now."

"Your father, Shikaku Nara, schemed against his own son, all for the sake of my head. But now, I want it too!"

"So many of your three clans are still alive, while how many of my Sarutobi Clan are left? For Konohamaru's sake, I want to do something too."

The others were still unaware of what had happened. Shikamaru Nara, cold sweat pouring down his face, stared at his captured father, filled with shock and anger. At this moment, he finally felt a deep resentment towards himself for not possessing greater strength.

"Teacher Asuma! No!"

"Shikamaru, what exactly is going on?"

Naruto, standing to the side, was still completely bewildered and had no idea what was going on. Even Choji Akimichi was confused, but when he saw his father tied up, he was filled with anxiety.

"Everyone, calm down! Asuma is no longer our teacher; he's an extremely dangerous being!"

Shikamaru Nara's intelligence is indeed the highest among the Konoha 12; he calmly and directly assessed the current situation.

"Shikamaru! How could Teacher Asuma have kidnapped our father?!"

Choji Akimichi was still in shock and confused, while Shikamaru Nara said in a deep voice with a grim expression, "Our father chose to scheme against us and betray our teacher for the sake of the family's future."

Similarly, Asuma also wanted to secure a future for his people through this.

Slap! Slap!

At this moment, Sarutobi Asuma on the other side revealed a strange smile and clapped his hands, "Not bad, Shikamaru, your brain is as sharp as ever."

"Chōji, your father wanted my head in exchange for the family's future in the village, and now I want your father's head in return for the family's future. What do you say we should do?"

"How about this!" As he said this, amidst the gasps of the crowd, Sarutobi Asuma, wielding the Chakra weapon Flying Swallow, placed it against Choza Akimichi's neck, and a trickle of blood was already flowing out.

"Chōji! Trade your head for your father! How about it?"

Asuma wore a maniacal grin, while Yamanaka Fire across from him revealed his fury.

"Let go of my father!"

The Ino-Shika-Cho and Asuma have only spent a relatively short time together; in the original story, their relationship developed over many years after Shippuden.

Of all the people present, only Shikamaru Nara, being precocious, has already developed feelings for Asuma.

"Chōji, don't be impulsive! Yamanaka Fire, look into Asuma's eyes! He's gone insane with a mental breakdown, don't believe a word he says."

At this moment, Sarutobi Asuma's eyes were filled with ferocious bloodshot veins, a sight that sent chills down one's spine and filled one with fear.

"No! That's my father!"

At this moment, Shikamaru Nara was no match for Yamanaka Fire and Choji Akimichi, who hurriedly ran forward.

But at that moment, Shikamaru Nara, suddenly anxious, threw out two Kunai and shouted, "Naruto!"

"Teacher Asuma!"

Naruto Uzumaki roared and charged forward, while Shikamaru's two Kunai to pierce Asuma.

But then the scene froze!

The two Kunai flew in; one of them transformed into Naruto Uzumaki's silhouette with a bang, while the other Kunai embedded itself in Asuma's shadow.

Shadow Clone Jutsu

"It's a success!"

Cold sweat trickled down his forehead. Shikamaru Nara looked like he had just escaped a disaster, breathing heavily with relief.

It only lasted a moment! But actually, the two Kunai were also used by him to perform the Shadow Clone Jutsu. Not only that, but there was also Shadow Secret Technique, with the Kunai pinning Asuma's shadow as a double insurance.

And then there's Naruto Uzumaki, a triple insurance!

"Shikamaru succeeded!"

Naruto Uzumaki, still in mid-air, burst into laughter and shouted, "Shadow Clone Jutsu!"

Dozens of Naruto suddenly appeared and overwhelmed Sarutobi Asuma, accompanied by Naruto shouting.

However, the next moment! Shikamaru's smile froze, and Asuma, who had been tackled by Naruto Uzumaki, turned into a wooden stake.

"Careful!"

Shikamaru Nara suddenly roared, but Choji Akimichi and Yamanaka Fu, who were rescuing people, instinctively dodged, but with a splatter, blood splattered everywhere.

Yamanaka Fu stared wide-eyed at his abdomen in disbelief as Wind Release chakra flashed, and Flying Swallow pierced through his body.

At the same time, Choji Akimichi was suddenly struck in the abdomen, his eyes bulged out, his mouth gaped open, and he vomited up all the undigested food in his stomach.

"Chōji!"

When Naruto Uzumaki saw this, he roared in anger. However, Asuma, who had just appeared, turned around and grinned cruelly.

Fire Style: Ash Pile Burning

"Naruto, run!"

Shikamaru Nara shouted at the top of his lungs, but it was all too fast. From the moment they launched their attack to Asuma's counterattack, it was too quick, giving them no chance at all.

Sarutobi Asuma exhaled a large amount of gray smoke, his bloodshot eyes filled with madness, and with a gentle rub of the flint hidden between his teeth, a flame flickered instantly.

Boom!

Instantly, the dust, heated to a high temperature, burst into flames, and from within the smoke came Naruto Uzumaki's screams and the sounds of Shadow Clone dissipating.

Shadow Clone Jutsu

At the crucial moment, Shikamaru Nara used his Shadow Secret Technique to connect directly with Naruto, then he ran back frantically, while Naruto also ran out of the smoke.

But it was too late. Naruto Uzumaki had large burns on his face and arms, and layers of skin had been burned off, making it look quite horrific.

But for a ninja, this is nothing more than a superficial wound.

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