Sasuke: I Heard You've Been Saying I'm Utterly Evil

"Okay," Toki was indeed a little nervous. Overnight, her Daimyo and power had gone from nominal to real, and it seemed that everyone below was relying on her to give orders.

The tedious official duties were already being handled by others, so she only needed to remain calm and unaffected by the storms.

All of this was thanks to him. What she had tried to accomplish for six years without success seemed to be achieved with just a little effort in his hands.

The Shinobi World is still the same Shinobi World, where the strong prey on the weak and brute force can overcome all magic.

"Just keep an eye on the Land of Birds line. By now, the Three Great Nations have realized what's happening and it's too late to contain you," he said after a moment's thought.

"The Land of Birds retains autonomy for its small countries, as do the four small countries. The Land of the Falls is probably close to being conquered now. The Four Small Nations Alliance has only one goal: to plant their flags."

"Plant a flag?" Toki blinked, while Little Watermelon seemed a bit confused.

"I never look back before I act. I have no intention of making the Four Small Nations Alliance last for hundreds or thousands of years. I just want the Three Great Nations to suffer until I close my eyes, or even until I get old."

"Why?" Toki asked again.

"Huh?" Naruto paused for a moment, then looked at Toki with a puzzled expression. "As the Daimyo of the Land of Birds, don't you even know what the most important strategic significance of the Land of Birds is?"

Upon hearing this, Toki blushed instantly, and Little Watermelon swayed slightly, looking somewhat embarrassed as she spoke.

"Using troops to borrow a route."

"That's it. As long as the Four Small Nations Alliance exists, the Land of Birds cannot clear the way for the armies of the Three Great Nations for even a single day."

"I understand, Master." Toki's face was still flushed.

"Huh? What did you just call me?"

"Master, isn't that right?" Toki knelt before Naruto, looking slightly nervous, and stammered, "I saw that's what they all called him, so I followed suit."

They?

Naruto responded with an "Oh," confirming that that was indeed what Hydrangea and Yakumo Kurama called him. After all, when he signed the Evil God Contract with the two women, they weren't very powerful, and even so, it took him some effort to get them to obey him.

They left behind the title of "master" and got used to it so much that they didn't bother to change it.

However, when he later signed contracts with Yugito Nii and Konan, he didn't make any special demands on them, which was almost like hiring workers who signed mandatory confidentiality clauses.

After a while, he almost forgot that there was such a legacy title.

"Fine, call me whatever you want." Naruto to himself that he would forgive him for the sake of Little Watermelon, then made a few more casual remarks and left.

He had more important things to do; the Land of Fire was launching a counterattack on the main battlefield, and he had to contribute. If he didn't, Neji would probably have to go to the battlefield injured.

Although he always believed in respecting the fate of others, considering that Neji was his brother-in-law and Hinata a state where she couldn't handle too much stimulation, he chose to step in himself and stop Neji.

He knew he'd have to fight sooner or later anyway; he'd have to roll up his sleeves and go to war eventually. He was just putting it off, hoping that Kabuto would make the Five Great Nations suffer, or better yet, throw them into disarray.

To him, Kabuto and the Five Great Nations were man-made disasters. The frequent wars and attacks were utterly tedious.

The power of the ninjas grew year by year until it became uncontrollable. Since the calamities they brought were destined, Naruto was determined to quell them.

To achieve great things, Naruto doesn't care how many people die, nor does he care what price the Five Great Nations or even the entire Shinobi World will have to pay.

He only knew that if he waited any longer, everyone would die. Rather than that, he might as well take a gamble. After all, he had the resources to fight against the Otsutsuki, and he needed to think long-term.

Moreover, this is the best-case scenario.

The Five Great Nations are locked in a fierce battle with Kabuto on the front lines, and it seems they are already at a disadvantage. The more this is the case, the more confidently Naruto can build up his rear base.

However, the four small countries couldn't really be considered a major rear base; his last resort was the Land of Snow. The four small countries, led by Amegakure, were more like a spear in his hand, making the Three Great Nations feel like a thorn in his side.

If he didn't have enough money, he would just ask the nobles of the Five Great Nations for more, feeling quite pleased with himself. He just needed to carry on with his burdens, while others would bear the blame for his bad reputation.

Sasuke Uchiha utterly wicked.

But what does this have to do with Naruto Uzumaki? He is an outstanding citizen who has made remarkable contributions to Konohagakure.

~~

"Where have you been again? I can't find you anywhere!" Tenten came running over, panting, her little face flushed, looking as cute as a red apple.

"What's wrong? What happened?" Naruto resisted the urge to reach out and pinch her, and asked in a low voice.

"The battle is about to begin, and Kakashi-sensei is looking for you!" Tenten said angrily. "The Anbu couldn't find you, so they made me come looking for you!"

"Well, you've found it now," he said calmly. "The fighting hasn't even started yet, so why are you in such a hurry? It's not like we've never fought a war before."

"This is different. It seems the Five Great Nations are preparing to use the Tailed Beast this time." Tenten around to make sure no one was watching, and whispered, "The Nine-Tails has already been secretly escorted here."

"Huh?" Naruto's heart skipped a beat; he was really afraid that Kabuto would lose.

But then I thought, Uchiha Madara hasn't even unleashed his ultimate move yet, how could he possibly lose? Let the Five Great Nations use their Tailed Beast, it has nothing to do with me anyway.

"Tenten, which unit are you in?"

The Allied Shinobi Forces, numbering over 10,000, were scattered and then reorganized into five different mobile units, each led by one of the Five Kage, to rush to their respective defensive lines to engage the enemy.

"Fifth," Tenten replied truthfully, "You're only responsible for roaming and providing support, so you've probably been running around everywhere. Which unit are you in?"

"I don't know yet, Kakashi didn't tell me." Naruto somewhat awkwardly. "Actually, with Nine-Tails around, I'm not that important, it doesn't matter where I go."

That's just something to fool Tenten. Every soldier plays a vital role on the battlefield, let alone Naruto, Jonin with such strength.

Kakashi simply chose to ignore him, since he didn't expect him to actually contribute much. The situation on the battlefield was tense; Konohagakure only needed to send one Tailed Beast.

"Is this even possible?" Tenten was dumbfounded.

"You're inexperienced. You'll see when you get to the battlefield." Naruto patted Tenten on the shoulder. "Based on my years of experience on missions, when you're on the battlefield, just use wide-range killing moves to deal with White Zetsu."

"When facing an enemy Impure World Reincarnation, there's only one word: stall. Stall for as long as you can."

"Why?"

"Anyway, we have to wait for the Sealing Team to seal it. Even if you destroy an enemy Impure World Reincarnation, what difference will it make? It will only attract more people. In short, we just have to drag it out and maneuver back and forth until the Sealing Team."

"That seems to make sense, then you..."

"I'm not going to talk to you now. I'll come back and talk to you after this battle is over." Naruto was in a hurry to find Kabuto to have a showdown. Either he wouldn't go to the battlefield, or if he did, he would have to find the enemy's commander.

He was curious to know how Kabuto, whose name he had erased, was feeling now. Once the war was over, no one would remember his name.

Besides these, he has other methods, so he is not afraid that the Kabuto cannot break through his defenses.

Tenten:"."

"Why are you running so fast? To pick up money?" she muttered, then turned and walked in another direction. The army was about to assemble.

Tenten wasn't unfamiliar with the battlefield, but seeing the Allied Shinobi Forces' posture, which seemed to indicate they were about to engage in a decisive battle, she couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive.

The battlefield was packed with people, and once the charge began, Tenten shook his head, no longer thinking about those messy things.

Boom!

A giant, flaming boulder fell from the sky, suddenly disintegrating just before it hit the ground. The shockwave from the explosion sent a ring of White Zetsu flying, and the Allied Shinobi Forces swarmed forward.

"They're about to go!"

Rock Lee took the lead from the squad and dashed off, his green figure leaving a trail of afterimages as he quickly left his teammates far behind.

"Konoha Whirlwind!"

"Rock Lee, don't run too far!" Tenten was about to be driven crazy by Rock Lee's disobedience. With Neji, no one could keep Rock Lee in check.

She knew how to fight and how to coordinate with her teammates, but she didn't know how to wage war. On the battlefield, she couldn't see the distinction between friend and foe; all she knew was that there were people everywhere.

If you get separated from your unit, you might end up deep in enemy territory while fighting. Once you're cut off and surrounded by the White Zetsu army, you'll basically be left with nothing but waiting to die.

Fortunately, Tenten remembered Naruto's warning, gritted her teeth, rushed forward, and pulled Rock Lee back.

"Tenten?"

"Don't be impulsive!" she said sternly. "What you're doing is too dangerous. Our team is still behind us. Charging forward like this could easily get you killed!"

"No way, I feel like I'm in pretty good shape." Rock Lee felt a little guilty. He felt that Tenten was fierce, and the Tenten in his memory seemed to have returned.

"Have you forgotten how the Third Raikage died?" Tenten warned.

~~

"How did the Third Raikage die?" Sasuke Uchiha turned to Karin and asked. Before she could answer, he spoke first, "He died of exhaustion on the battlefield."

"Who do you want to trap to death?" Karin asked.

Sasuke Uchiha remained silent for a moment, then slowly uttered a name, "Kakashi."

"Damn, Sasuke, you're still as beastly as ever." A White Zetsu spoke up, his face displaying a vivid expression, speaking with a mocking tone.

"Who?" Karin jumped back abruptly!

She was like a cat with its fur standing on end, her heart pounding and her pupils shrinking. It was as if she had just watched a horror movie—no, a hundred times more terrifying!

As a Sensory Ninja, nothing is more terrifying than having an enemy appear right next to you without you noticing at all!

"Enemy attack!" Jugo's body was instantly covered in Cursed Seal, almost instantly entering Cursed Seal Stage One. Suigetsu turned around sharply, her fingers already liquefied two seconds before Jugo was on alert, her liquid gun poised to fire.

Sasuke remained calm, his body not even swaying, but his gaze was coldly fixed on the suddenly transformed White Zetsu, and he uttered a name.

"Naruto Uzumaki".

"Tsk, since you've asked so sincerely, I'll mercifully tell you!" The flamboyant White Zetsu deactivated its Transformation Jutsu with a bang, revealing a head of golden hair.

"Long time no see, Sasuke. What a coincidence, you're still alive too."

Sasuke's expression remained blank, seemingly unconcerned by his words. His eyes were slightly narrowed, and his hand remained firmly gripping the hilt of his sword at his back, as if he were ready to draw his blade and slay him at any moment.

"I've heard you've been saying that I'm committing evil deeds everywhere?"

"No need to hear it, it's true." Naruto smoothed his hair, tilted his head back with a smug look on his face, "Sasuke, you are indeed notorious in the Shinobi World."

"The evil Uchiha lives up to its name, but... could you please stop targeting the people around you? Have some decency, Kakashi hasn't offended you."

"Heh." Sasuke looked at him coldly. "I don't need to explain to you what your purpose was in deliberately exposing yourself."

"I don't have any ulterior motives. I just think you talk like a beast," Naruto said dismissively, without revealing any truth.

He knew that Sasuke was a smart man, and that if he revealed any information, the other party could easily guess his intentions.

"If you don't talk, then don't even think about leaving here."

Sasuke drew his sword from his back with a whoosh, the blade flashing brightly like the first snowfall. Naruto turned and ran without a word; his purpose this time was not to see Sasuke.

Only someone with a screw loose would choose to get entangled with Uchiha Sasuke on the battlefield; the best of the Thirty-Six Stratagems is to run away.

Sasuke's attack missed, and when he tried to strike again, he discovered that his opponent had already used the Flying Thunder God to teleport away, disappearing like a slippery mouse.

"Damn it!" Sasuke gritted his teeth, thinking to himself, "Naruto Uzumaki, you really deserve to die!"

~~

Shion opened her hazy eyes from the bed, her long golden hair lazily unfurling.

The white pajamas slipped down three fingers from her shoulders, revealing delicate skin above her collarbone that glowed with a soft, edible, rosy white in the hazy morning sunlight.

The girl stretched, and her pajamas slowly rose a few centimeters with her movement, revealing a glimpse of her delicate white waist.

I washed and scrubbed in front of the mirror, getting my mouth full of Utakata.

The thin black stockings stretched slightly, fitting snugly over her slender calves, leaving a faint crease on her full, rounded thighs.

After showing off in front of the mirror for a while, she suddenly slapped her forehead.

"Oh, I am no longer the priestess of the Land of Demons."

Ever since Naruto forcibly conscripted her to this wretched place, Shion knew that the peak of her life had probably come to an end, and the last trace of impure thoughts in her mind completely disappeared.

That man really treated her like a beast of burden. Were his big, bulbous eyes blind? How could a witch from the Land of Demons possibly aid and abet evil?

However, the reality is that she is now powerless to control her own destiny. She wakes up full of energy every day, but comes home looking ashen-faced, working harder than an ox or a horse all day long.

She suspected that Naruto was targeting her and was constantly taking revenge on her!

This shrine maiden, who should have been extraordinary, a shrine maiden destined to save the world, is now wearing black so thick it's practically dripping with fabric. She toils away every day, preaching without complaint, waaaaah!!

It's too difficult, really too difficult.

Fortunately, these tactics worked. As expected, the Land of Grass stabilized, and the people's emotions calmed down considerably, allowing them to return to normal life.

These things might not be considered knowledge for Naruto and Konan, but they were quite different in Shion's eyes.