Naruto explained his situation in clear, straightforward terms. After listening carefully, Sasuke finally understood the intelligence he had no choice but to believe: the Naruto before him was Naruto with memories from the future.
Returning from the future to the present with his memories intact? Was that an ability of the Otsutsuki Clan? Sasuke considered it cautiously. He knew that among the Otsutsuki, there were indeed powerful individuals capable of manipulating time.
"You don't need to be wary of me," Naruto said, seeing through his concerns. "I just want to know why you came to this era, and why it seems to have something to do with me."
Sasuke sighed softly. Now, he finally understood why this young Naruto's words and mannerisms had felt so familiar. If he regarded the boy before him as the Seventh from his own time, the previous sense of discord and unfamiliarity indeed faded considerably.
Since the other party had already spoken frankly, he should explain his purpose as well. That would make things much simpler.
After hearing Sasuke's explanation, Naruto understood the situation. In other words, those Otsutsuki aliens he had thought would not invade for many years were about to come capture him now?!
Upon learning this, Naruto broke out in a cold sweat.
"So, before Urashiki attacks, we must all stay by your side to prevent him from making a move on Kurama." Sasuke's tone was extremely grave. "Naruto, as you are now, you are absolutely no match for him."
An enemy at the Six Paths level... Rinnegan were standard equipment, and they possessed abilities on the level of Kekkei Mōra... This was the impression Naruto had formed of the Otsutsuki through hearsay. That was how an armchair viewer was; he had no clear understanding of the Otsutsuki's true strength.
Although Naruto