Sasuke's pupils contracted slightly, as if he had understood something. He said instinctively,
"You mean..."
"Correct."
Naruto nodded and said with certainty,
"In the upcoming battle against that Uchiha Madara, Dad will temporarily take over my body and fight alongside you all.
Unlike me, who lacks combat experience, Dad is far better at combat strategy, reaction speed, and using the Flying Thunder God.
With Nine-Tails's full support and Mom's sealing techniques, we'll definitely be able to make a difference in the coming battle!"
After saying that, a smile returned to his face.
"So during the next phase of training, I only need to make my body adapt to Nine-Tails Chakra as quickly as possible, then have Dad use my body to refine Senjutsu Chakra.
That's the best training plan I've come up with so far!"
Naruto proudly put his hands on his hips and said to Sasuke as if showing off,
"What do you think? Isn't it genius? Dad and Mom both looked at me differently when they heard it!"
Sasuke looked at the undisguised pride on Naruto's face and fell silent for a moment, deep thought flashing through his eyes.
He had to admit that Naruto's idea... actually had some merit.
With Uncle Minato's combat experience and tactical mind, combined with Naruto's body strengthened by both Nine-Tails and Uzumaki bloodline...
That combination really could provide considerable support in the upcoming battle.
But...
"Hey."
Sasuke stared at Naruto suspiciously and said with a strange expression,
"You didn't come up with this whole plan just so you could slack off without feeling guilty, did you?"
"H-How could that be?!"
Naruto's gaze drifted unnaturally to the side. Then he coughed loudly and said seriously,
"I've always been smart, right, Gaara?"
Gaara hesitated for a moment before nodding against his conscience.
Sasuke stared