Chapter 435

And this point.

Minato Namikaze couldn't do it.

"Naruto, do you know why I'm telling you this? Because I believe that the only ninja who can surpass the Fourth Hokage... is you."

Kakashi smiled.

Encouraged, Naruto paused for a moment, then happily went off to train.

"Kakashi- senpai, you really know how to encourage people," Yamato exclaimed.

"No."

Kakashi's expression was extremely serious.

"I really believe that."

Naruto Uzumaki possesses talent surpassing that of the Fourth Hokage; he is a true genius.

"Huff... huff..."

Somewhere in the Land of Fire.

Kurenai Yuhi ran swiftly.

She quickly caught up with the two figures.

Splash!

As the door opened.

Kurenai Yuhi saw the two people entering the inn.

It was that man... Amakawa Akito!

"Um?"

Pakura suddenly turned around, instinctively about to launch an attack, but was stopped by Akito's outstretched hand.

Grasp Pakura's fair wrist and slowly lower it.

"Is there something you need?" Akito, who had already guessed everything, asked calmly.

The Fire Temple has been attacked.

Kakuzu and Hidan were also on their way to the Underground Exchange.

Asuma's squad naturally had to meet with them.

And this place... is less than a few kilometers away from where Asuma and the others are.

The Akito originally intended to come and enjoy this good show.

I'll also take Pakura along, and help her improve her Dark Chakra level along the way.

But unexpectedly, Kurenai Yuhi came running over.

Because of the Dark Chakra Formula, Akito easily grasped Kurenai Yuhi's physical condition.

Her physical appearance has remained the same as it was 3 years ago.

And because of the repeated beatings she had received back then, she grew up to be even more sexy and alluring.

Remember this last time.

It was a Hanabi display three years ago.

Wearing a yukata and a red flower in her hair, Kurenai Yuhi bent over in a grove of trees on the hillside, one hand on a tree trunk, the other covering her mouth...

Kushina, dressed as a fox spirit, could only watch from the sidelines...

The red-eyed female ninja slowly spoke, "I want to... make a deal with you."

Facing the Amegakure Emperor before him.

It was a nightmare-like existence, and Kurenai Yuhi tremblingly voiced her request.

The Akito helped her rescue Asuma.

And she... could leave Konoha and join Amegakure.

"Sounds good."

The Akito's expression remained unchanged.

"But have you considered one thing?"

That is...

"The choice isn't in your hands. Or rather... are you taking yourself too seriously?"

Just like Mei Terumi.

You're nothing but a Dark Weapon!

How can something so obvious be used as a bargaining chip?

I can beat you up anytime, why would I need to make a deal with you?

Hearing the cold words of the Akito.

Kurenai Yuhi suddenly knelt down on the tatami mat.

Partly because of despair.

On the other hand, there was nothing she could do but plead.

However... there are still things Kurenai Yuhi can do.

For example, becoming a spy planted in Konoha by oneself, gathering various intelligence for oneself.

For example, engaging in activities under a dual identity.

"Use this as a disguise... it contains a mask and clothing..."

The Akito tossed a scroll to Kurenai Yuhi.

With a snap, the scroll was flung across her face.

Kurenai Yuhi paused for a moment, then immediately picked up the scroll from the ground.

Then she went to the changing room to change her clothes.

"That actually happened..."

Pakura shook his head.

"These Konoha High Command are no better than you."

It was thought that with Tsunade, Konoha would change.

Now it seems they're all birds of a feather!

They're about to be wiped out, and they're still plotting against their own people.

Having had a similar experience, Pakura couldn't help but find it laughable.

A ninja's fate should be defined as dying in a mission or sacrificing themselves on the battlefield.

Instead of being betrayed and killed by one's own people!

Thinking of this, Pakura opened the door and went out. "I'll go take a look first."

After saying that, she left the hotel.

Inside the changing room.

The Kurenai Yuhi Liberation Scroll contained some items.

Mask, cloak, Land of Snow general-purpose Chakra Armor [combat suit], and...

"..."

Kurenai Yuhi paused slightly, looking at the torture instruments before her.

Soon, he took a deep breath and made a decision in his heart.

She picked up the Chakra device and, trembling, put it on herself.

He dressed himself up and disguised himself as a member of the Amegakure Anbu.

Then, enduring the discomfort, she slowly walked out of the changing room...

Outside.

The Akito was waiting in the living room.

Seeing that Kurenai Yuhi was already dressed up, he asked, "Are you wearing the torture devices?"

"Mmm... mmm..." Kurenai Yuhi lowered her head and responded softly.

Unlike Orochihime's two sets of torture instruments.

For someone of Kurenai Yuhi's strength, there's only one set of torture instruments available for now.

Of course, she might follow in the footsteps of Orochihime in the future.

"Let's go then."

"That's what Akito said coldly."

Kurenai Yuhi followed closely behind, knowing that the decision she made today would plunge her into darkness forever, from which she could never escape.

But.

As long as Asuma is alive, I will be content.

Sorry, Asuma, I hope you find a good girl in the future...

355. An absolute crushing defeat, Asuma's "death".

The encounter between Asuma's squad and Hidan was foreshadowed.

The incident involved the removal of Chiriku.

Asuma speculated that the two members of Akatsuki were probably near the nearest Underground Exchange.

"It stinks! I was only in that place for five minutes, and my clothes already smelled terrible..."

Hidan sat on the steps outside.

Unable to stand the smell of the Underground Exchange disguised as a public beta test, he ran away early.

Asuma, who arrived at the scene, was also surprised to find Hidan's whereabouts.

Then...

A gust of wind blew up.

It was as if something had happened, yet it also seemed like nothing had happened.

Neither Hidan nor Asuma noticed.

Kurenai Yuhi... has made her move.

The Genjutsu caused the two of them to momentarily lose their senses.

As Konoha's number one Genjutsu ninja.

Kurenai Yuhi inherited her Genjutsu skills from her father, Shinku Yuhi.

Although I was countered by Itachi's Genjutsu when he attacked three years ago, that doesn't prove anything.

After all, the Mangekyō Sharingan is far too powerful. In visual Genjutsu, no one can rival the Mangekyō. Even the Rinnegan is inferior to the Mangekyō in terms of Genjutsu mastery.

At this moment, with the Dark Chakra Formula surrounding her, Kurenai Yuhi 'Genjutsu power is greatly enhanced.

And in that moment of confusion, a lot can happen.

With incredible speed, Akito touched Asuma in an instant, leaving Dark Chakra Formula on him.

As the wind stopped, Asuma suddenly threw Shuriken Hidan.