Chapter 383

The path to revenge is fraught with thorns.

This kind of suffering doesn't need to involve others...

A painful life is something you have to experience yourself.

Four o'clock in the morning.

Kotetsu Hagane and Izumo Kamizuki, who were responsible for delivering the documents, found Sakura lying on the bench.

Sasuke from the village has been discovered.

Tsunade immediately realized that Orochihime... had made her move!

"So... she wanted to obtain the abilities of the Uchiha Clan. How perverted!"

Thinking of the female spiritual form of Orochihime within the spiritual space.

Tsunade felt nauseous and even wanted to vomit.

This also brings to mind the alliance between Amakawa Akito and Orochihime.

In addition, Neji Hyuga was taken away by Hizashi Hyuga...

"Masaka...!!"

Tsunade widened.

"Amakawa Akito... is he going to bewitch Uchiha Clan orphan?!"

In Tsunade's mind...

This is no longer a simple incident of someone leaving the village.

Pakura, Hizashi Hyuga, Juzo Biwa, Neji Hyuga... and now Sasuke Uchiha.

Is Amakawa Akito trying to dismantle the Five Great Nations politically and through their bloodlines?!

Soon, Shikamaru was summoned.

Tsunade explained the situation to him.

"Wait a minute!"

Shikamaru looked puzzled.

"Why would a dangerous guy like Orochimaru invite Sasuke?"

Shikamaru, with his off-the-charts intelligence, notices the key elements.

Why?

Sasuke is clearly the strongest guy in our class.

So why is that?

"That reason doesn't matter at all! In short, there's not enough time!"

Tsunade shook her head, interrupting Shikamaru.

This is a classic case of ignoring the facts.

She couldn't possibly tell Shikamaru that Jiraiya had taken Naruto Uzumaki as his disciple.

Sasuke Uchiha is no longer the strongest.

And...

Neither Tsunade nor Jiraiya had any intention of taking Sasuke as their student.

After all, Sasuke Uchiha... is the surviving member of the evil Uchiha.

Even if only one person remains, he is still Uchiha.

Tsunade: "Your name is Shikamaru, right? I'm going to assign you your first mission! Retrieve Sasuke!"

Shikamaru: "Then, please order a four-person team composed only of Jonin and Chunin..."

Shikamaru's suggestion was rejected outright.

Because of the Konoha Crush plan, Konoha was rebuilding. In order to prevent other countries from taking advantage of the situation, the country strengthened its defense and sent most of its Jonin to the outside world.

Therefore, there were no Jonin available to be dispatched.

Shikamaru found this strange, but he couldn't refuse.

Then, Tsunade selected one of the candidates: Naruto Uzumaki!!

When Shikamaru left the Hokage's office and went to Naruto Uzumaki's residence, he was filled with doubt.

Why invite Naruto?

In Shikamaru's mind, Naruto Uzumaki is still inferior to Sasuke...

He was unaware of Naruto Uzumaki's "feat" of defeating Gaara and Jiraiya's apprentice.

In Tsunade's view

Naruto Uzumaki would definitely Sasuke Uchiha.

305. The Akito's backup plan: the Amegakure Reinforcement Team

Final...

Shikamaru has assembled his teammates.

The team consists of five people and one dog.

They are...

Shikamaru, Kiba Inuzuka, Akamaru, Naruto Uzumaki, Choji Lee.

Because it differs from the original work.

Lee's injuries were not serious, and he has already recovered.

"We've already lost Neji, this time... we can't lose Sasuke-kun too!"

Besides determination, there was also a hint of sadness in Lee's eyes.

Because he knew that Neji's matter was not so simple.

Then, Lee thought, "Maybe... Sasuke-kun has a secret too?"

--Just like Neji.

"We can find out about that once we catch up with him."

Shikamaru stated.

We need to catch up with them first to find out if there's anything hidden.

"That's right, oh my god~~~ Let's go!!"

A fierce flame ignited in Lee's eyes; he was determined to catch up with Sasuke-kun.

What the Konoha pursuit team didn't know was...

When they were ready.

The Akito had also made arrangements for their side.

In a forest to the north of Konoha.

The Sound Four stopped in their tracks.

Sasuke glanced at them and learned what they needed to do next.

After consuming the "Awakening Pill," the "Cursed Seal - State Two" is awakened.

During this period, the "Four Black Mist Array" and "Sealing Black Seal" were used to prevent side effects.

They put Sasuke in the barrel and continued towards Otogakure.

But before that...

Rustle.

The bushes made a sound.

"!"

Sasuke immediately looked over.

Then, several figures emerged from the bushes.

Oboro, Kagari, Mubi.

Ying, Ajisai, white.

The appearance of the six people startled Sasuke.

"You guys..." Sasuke, looking puzzled.

"Oh, they're our helpers! We've finally arrived."

A slight upturn Sakon the corner of his mouth.

"But do we need help?"

"This is crucial for the smooth progress of Master's plan, so we need to take necessary precautions."

Ying said coldly.

"Or do you want to have a contest first to determine who has the final say?"

"Forget it..."

A bead of cold sweat appeared on Sakon Jin's forehead.

He had no desire to fight such a monstrous girl.

Their control over Natural Energy is far beyond what our four-person team can match...

"In short, unless the plan changes, we won't take action; we'll just watch from the sidelines."

Ying gave her a wink.

The teams were divided up.

Oboro, Kagari, Mubi followed Sakon and Ukon like ghosts.

Shiro followed behind Jirobo.

Ajisai stood next to Kidomaru.

Ying followed Tayuya.

To prevent Sasuke's defection from failing.

The Akito specifically increased the number of people.

After all, things might change without Neji present.

This precaution is necessary to ensure the plot progresses smoothly.

Of course, more importantly...

He assigned Ying a task.

--The ultimate test for Naruto Uzumaki.

There are two little mice.

Ying turned her gaze away, glancing at the nearby woods out of the corner of her eye.

"Oh no... we've been found out..."

Genma Shiranui's expression was serious.

As the chief examiner for the Chunin Ninja Exams.