Harvest

(A quick aside, in the current timeline, Naruto has already become Jiraiya's student, and Sasuke is undergoing special training under Kakashi's tutelage. Team 7 is thriving!)

The initiation of the Konoha Collapse Plan led to a reduction of over half the Anbu guards within the Hokage's office building.

Josuke's objective for this trip was simply to borrow a few scrolls. He was confident that Konoha, with its immense wealth, wouldn't refuse him.

As for Kabuto Yakushi, it was a bit of a hassle, but he was destined to become a Rogue Ninja anyway. Josuke was just doing him a favor, and he surely wouldn't mind.

The Hokage's office building was practically deserted, with only two Anbu guards at the entrance and no one else. Of course, Josuke wasn't entirely sure if there were others hidden in the shadows.

Disguised as Kabuto Yakushi, Josuke wandered around the Hokage's office building.

"Where would the scrolls be?"

Josuke pondered.

He was here to find the Scroll of Seals, which Naruto had stolen back then. Based on Josuke's years of experience reading online articles.

It should contain the S-rank Ninjutsu he wanted, the Flying Thunder God!!

Josuke intended to make the Flying Thunder God his own. If he could steal the Scroll of Seals, that would be even better.

However, Josuke didn't know where the Scroll of Seals would be. After all, the original story didn't mention its whereabouts after it was recovered.

"Could it be in the Hokage's office?"

Josuke wasn't sure, but he decided to try his luck in the Hokage's office first. He then proceeded to the Hokage's office.

As soon as he pushed the door open, he saw a stack of documents piled up in the office. It seemed being the Hokage was quite a tough job. He wouldn't do it even if a dog offered him the position.

It was exhausting, no wonder Naruto was so worn out in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. Dealing with these documents probably made his hair fall out.

After searching the office, Josuke found no useful clues. Could it not be here?

Josuke looked at the drawers inside the Hokage's office.

Let's open them.

He opened all three drawers one by one.

Isn't this?

Wow.

This was completely effortless!

Josuke hadn't expected such a precious item as the Scroll of Seals to be so easily placed in an office drawer by Konoha's Third Hokage.

He must have been very confident in his own strength, believing that his abilities would prevent the Scroll of Seals from being stolen.

So overconfident, he must have gotten beaten up by the First and Second Hokage.

Josuke carefully opened the Scroll of Seals. Various A-rank Ninjutsu were listed within, but these weren't what Josuke wanted.

Josuke impatiently sped up his search. Finally, just as he was about to finish, he found the S-rank Ninjutsu he had been longing for, the Flying Thunder God Technique!

It was indeed quite good.

This trip, it seemed he had come to the right place. With the boost from the Flying Thunder God, his future strength would be more assured.

He could just transfer away any Tailed Beast Bombs (#^.^#).

As for any enraged brats? He could just send them flying with a Flying Thunder God: Second Step.

Good!

Since that was the case, he should make a quick exit. Josuke, carrying the scroll, quickly slipped away. Anyway, it would be a waste if Konoha didn't learn these Ninjutsu, so he would reluctantly take custody of them o(￣ヘ￣o＃).

Thus, Josuke secretly slipped out again. This was Konoha. With such lax security on the eve of a major war, it had benefited him greatly.

Returning to Naruto's side.

Sakura, Naruto, Shikamaru, and the ninja dog Pakkun formed a "two people, two dogs" - no, wait, a "three people, one dog" formation.

They were heading in Sasuke's direction.

Pursuers appeared behind them one after another, and the three dared not stop, continuing to press forward.

"Pakkun, can you smell Sasuke?"

Naruto anxiously asked. Pakkun thought for a moment and replied calmly.

"The scent is very close. We should be there soon."

On Sasuke's end, he had caught up with Gaara and the others, but Temari stayed behind to cover their retreat.

A summoning jutsu by the King of Summoning directly nullified Sasuke's Great Fireball, and Kankuro then continued to flee with Gaara.

Temari threw three more kunai, hitting Sasuke. Unexpectedly, with a bang, it was a shadow clone!

No, a Substitution Technique.

Temari was subsequently injured by Sasuke's explosive tags and fell unconscious.

After clearing Temari's obstruction, Sasuke continued to pursue Gaara.

Meanwhile, Kankuro was evenly matched by Shino, and Sasuke successfully caught up to Gaara. At this moment, a sudden change occurred!!!

Gaara's body suddenly mutated, transforming into a half-man, half-beast monster.

Sasuke scoffed at the sight.

"Is this the Ninjutsu of your Sunagakure? It looks flashy but impractical!"

He then sent three kunai as a greeting.

Who knew the kunai couldn't even penetrate Gaara's body? Gaara's hardened Tailed Beast cloak had defended against the attack.

Gaara immediately flew into a rage!

He flew towards Sasuke like a madman. Trees snapped in half along his path. Sasuke couldn't keep up and could only dodge as he retreated.

Just then, Sasuke spotted an opening!

Lightning gathered in his hand.

"Chidori!"

He turned and flew towards Gaara. The Chidori pierced directly through Gaara's Tailed Beast body, but it was no use. The injured body was quickly repaired by sand.

"Aaaaah!!"

The Chidori attack drove Gaara into a frenzy!

"Die!!!"

He backhanded Sasuke, sending him flying!

Sasuke slammed hard into a tree, leaving a crater behind him. It hurt! Sasuke forced himself to stand slowly, Chidori gathering in his hand again.

However, the cursed mark on his neck began to exert its power, burning Sasuke's body madly!

"Ah!"

Sasuke fainted.

Gaara sneered, his eyes filled with brutality. His half-Tailed Beast transformed body charged forward, preparing to tear Sasuke apart and send him to meet his parents.

Suddenly, an unexpected change occurred.

Gaara was sent flying by a single kick. He flipped several times in the air before stabilizing himself.

A flash of yellow light, and the protagonist made his grand entrance: Uzumaki Naruto.

"Damn it!"

Gaara went mad. He hated this damned bond so much!

It was disgusting to look at. Only his own strength was real. Everyone else deserved to die!!

"Naruto, I'm sorry I'm late."

Naruto heard a familiar voice from behind him.

Naruto turned around and saw Josuke. He was incredibly excited. Team 7 was finally complete!

After finishing up with the sealing jutsu, Josuke had immediately rushed here. He wanted to witness the kunai, explosive tags, and the Thousand Years of Death Technique firsthand!

Naruto adjusted his forehead protector, excitedly saying, "Alright, Josuke, let's go!"

With that, he charged out with a kunai. Gaara naturally swiped with his large claw, sending Naruto flying, but this was exactly what Naruto wanted.

He summoned Shadow Clones beneath him, using their strength to fly directly behind Gaara.

An explosive tag was inserted into Gaara's rear.

Naruto said with a smile, "This is Konoha's secret Ninjutsu taught by Kakashi-sensei, the Thousand Years of Death Technique!"

With an explosion, Gaara was engulfed in flames.