Dark Naruto

Everyone gasped when they saw Kurama suddenly pull a white snake out of Sasuke's body.

Kurama said to Naruto, "Alright, next we just need to resolve the negative emotions caused by the senjutsu chakra in Sasuke's body. Furthermore, his strength might even skyrocket."

Naruto asked in confusion, "Strength skyrocket?"

Kurama replied, "That's right. If you can resolve the negative emotions within him, this senjutsu chakra will become his. Using this chakra as a catalyst, Sasuke will be able to cultivate senjutsu chakra. Once he can enter Sage Mode, the damage he sustained from using natural energy to temper his body will also be resolved."

Naruto said happily, "Really? That's great."

Kurama replied with a smile, "Alright, now it's up to your Dark Persona. Since he is a collection of negative emotions, I believe he will have a way."

Naruto replied in surprise, "Kurama, are you saying I should hand over control of my body to him to save Sasuke?"

Kurama replied, "Exactly, there is no one else. I know what you're worried about, but don't forget, he is also Naruto, so just like you, he also hopes to save Sasuke."

Naruto replied reluctantly, "Alright then."

At this moment, Shikamaru looked at the dead white snake and said to Naruto, "Naruto, why do I feel like I've seen this snake somewhere before?"

Ino looked at the white snake and said, "Now that Shikamaru mentions it, I feel like I've seen this snake too."

Naruto laughed, "Well, except for Neji's team, you all should have seen it. Have you forgotten that Yota had a snake just like this one?"

Ino exclaimed, "That's right, I remember now! The snake you pulled out of Yota back then looks just like this one."

Shikamaru said, "Could the person who resurrected Yota be the one who hurt Sasuke? The same person you were just fighting?"

Naruto nodded, "That's right, it's him. He is Orochimaru, one of the legendary Sannin."

Even Shikamaru was shocked, saying, "The legendary Sannin, the Sannin of Konoha. Why would he do something like this?"

Naruto replied, "He has always been researching forbidden jutsu, and now he is a missing-nin. Honestly, I really don't know what he wants. As for attacking Sasuke, it might be for his Sharingan. Anyway, saving Sasuke is the priority right now; we can talk about the rest later."

Naruto entered his Mental Space, where his Good Persona and Dark Persona were already waiting for him. Naruto said to Dark Persona, "You already know what happened. Can you solve it?"

Dark Persona replied, "I can solve it, but are you sure you want to do this?"

Naruto asked, "What do you mean by that?"

Dark Persona said, "To resolve the negative emotions in Sasuke, I have to absorb them into your body. These negative emotions will make me stronger. However, you will become a bit evil, and if you can't control yourself, you might lose control. Are you really sure about this?"

After hearing Dark Persona's words, Naruto looked at Good Persona, wanting an answer from him. Good Persona said solemnly, "He is right. Besides, your emotions were almost out of control earlier. If you absorb Sasuke's negative emotions now, you really might lose control."

After thinking for a moment, Naruto decided, "No matter what happens to me, the most important thing right now is Sasuke. I believe I can control myself."

Dark Persona said indifferently, "Suit yourself. Since you've decided, let's switch."

Naruto nodded and said, "Yeah, come on."

Everyone saw Naruto close his eyes and assumed he was switching bodies with Kurama again. But when Naruto opened his eyes, Shikamaru noticed that his eyes were not the crimson slit pupils, but black.

Shikamaru stepped back in surprise, "Who are you? You're not Kurama."

Dark Persona smiled wickedly, "Of course I'm not Kurama. I am Naruto. It's just... I'm not the Naruto you know."

Hinata asked worriedly, "Then where is the original Naruto-kun?"

Dark Persona flashed in front of Hinata, hugged her, and smirked, "I am your Naruto, Hinata."

Hinata shyly pushed Dark Persona away in a panic and said, "You're not, you're not the Naruto-kun I know."

Dark Persona feigned sadness, "What a heartless woman, even abandoning her own man."

At this moment, Naruto, deep within his inner consciousness, roared, "Don't you dare bully Hinata, you jerk! Hurry up and treat Sasuke, then get back here!"

Dark Persona said nonchalantly, "Yes, yes, yes, stop nagging. It's rare that I get to come out, and you won't even let me linger or breathe the outside air. Even if I'm just a persona of yours, you should respect human rights!" Everyone watched as this unfamiliar Naruto muttered something inexplicable before walking over to Sasuke, who was being held by Sakura.

He smiled wickedly, "Beauty, can you give me the handsome guy in your arms? I need to treat him. Also, why does a pretty girl like you like someone so cold? You should like me instead; I'll treat you very well." He even leaned his face toward Sakura. As their eyes met, Sakura recoiled in terror.

At this moment, Dark Persona turned his gaze toward the forest, and the others looked over as well. It turned out that the Konoha Anbu and Anko had arrived at the scene.

Anko looked at the drastically changed Forest of Death and asked Naruto and the others in confusion, "Can someone tell me what happened here?"

Dark Persona smiled wickedly, "Look who it is. It's Anko-sensei and Zabuza."

Zabuza said, "Naruto Uzumaki, the Third Hokage wants to know what happened here."

Dark Persona smiled wickedly, "How cold. We're old acquaintances, yet you're acting all official. How annoying."

Anko said sternly, "Naruto Uzumaki, please answer the question seriously."

Dark Persona suddenly appeared in front of Anko, hugged her, and smiled wickedly, "Anko-sensei, how do you want me to answer? In what way? If it's this way, I'd be more than happy to answer. Mmm, you smell so good."

Anko was stunned by the sudden embrace. It wasn't just Anko; everyone present was stunned.

Hinata said angrily, "Let go of Anko-sensei!" At Hinata's shout, everyone snapped back to reality.

Dark Persona laughed, "My little Hinata is jealous. Anko-sensei, let's chat like this again next time." Dark Persona released Anko.

At this moment, Anko, having regained her composure, said to Dark Persona in shame and anger, "You brat, go to hell! Hidden Shadow Snake Hands!" Several large snakes lunged from Anko's sleeves toward Dark Persona.

Dark Persona used the Flying Thunder God technique to appear behind Anko with a wicked smile. Anko said in surprise, "Flying Thunder God? You left a mark on me earlier!"

Dark Persona hugged Anko from behind and whispered in her ear, "You missed me that much, Anko-sensei?" He even kissed her ear.

Anko's face turned bright red instantly, and Naruto used the Flying Thunder God to return to his original position. Anko was filled with shame and rage, but she didn't dare attack Naruto again, truly afraid he might do it again.

Zabuza coughed, "Naruto Uzumaki, please answer my question properly. Otherwise, I'll have to invite you to see the Third Hokage and let you explain it yourself."

Dark Naruto chuckled, "It's nothing much. Orochimaru just stopped by, and I had a scuffle with him. I couldn't quite control my strength, so I ended up wrecking this area."

Anko gasped in surprise, "What did you say? You mean that guy Orochimaru was here?"

Naruto flashed a wicked grin, "That's right. I beat him until he ran off. He won't be getting out of bed for at least a month."

Anko was even more stunned, "You're saying you defeated Orochimaru and even left him severely injured?"

Dark Naruto looked at Anko with a sinister smile and asked, "Is there a problem with that, Anko-sensei?"

Anko felt incredibly uneasy under Naruto's gaze, as if she were being stalked by a "hungry wolf." Combined with his earlier flirtatious behavior, her face flushed a deep crimson, and she dared not meet his eyes.

Zabuza, standing beside Anko, cast a strange look toward her. Meanwhile, Hinata, standing next to Dark Naruto, was thoroughly enraged by his actions.

That idiot Naruto-kun, Hinata thought to herself. How could he do such a thing to Anko-sensei? I'm so angry! I'll never forgive him, hmph.

Zabuza cleared his throat and asked, "Do you know why Orochimaru came to Konoha?"

Dark Naruto laughed, "I don't, but I can be certain he has some plan targeting Konoha. You'd better tell the Third to be careful. It's always better to be well-prepared."

Zabuza nodded, "Understood. I will relay this to the Third. As for that unconscious brat over there, is he alright? Should he withdraw from the exam?"

Dark Naruto glanced at Sasuke and smiled, "No need. I'll heal him. It's better if the exam continues."

Zabuza shrugged, "Suit yourselves. We'll head back to report to the Third now."

Anko couldn't wait any longer and blurted out, "Since everything is fine, I'm leaving." With that, she took off. Zabuza watched her retreating figure for a moment before turning back to Naruto with a strange look in his eyes. He gave a curt nod and vanished with a Body Flicker.

Once the Anbu had departed, Naruto walked over to Sasuke and placed both hands on the Cursed Seal. Instantly, a surge of incredibly evil chakra was drawn into his body. A wave of intense negative emotions flooded his system, causing him to stagger and nearly collapse from the sudden shock.

Hinata, who had been sulking the entire time, rushed over to support him, asking with concern, "Are you alright?"

Dark Naruto smirked, "What's this? Not angry with me anymore?"

Hinata tried to cover it up, "I'm not angry. Hmph."

Dark Naruto chuckled wickedly, "Still saying that? Your pout is practically reaching the sky."

Hinata shouted, "I am not! Do whatever you want; it's not like you're my Naruto-kun anyway."

Dark Naruto smiled, "True, I am indeed not the idiot you love, but I am still Naruto. Alright, that idiot is about to come back out. I'm off." He closed his eyes, and when Naruto opened them again, he was once again the Naruto everyone knew.