Just as several members of Las Noches were preparing to go meet Aizen.
At the same time.
A fierce battle was underway at a waterfall outside Konoha.
"Boom—"
A massive tree was uprooted. Each giant tree weighed enormously, yet they were now launched like cannon shells, hurtling straight at a rapidly moving figure!
"Whoosh!" "Whoosh!" "Whoosh!"
Within the forest, Sasuke moved like an incredibly agile cheetah.
He darted through the woods at high speed, dodging as though black shadows were flickering between the trees.
His legs were covered in armor resembling white bone, riddled with vents that greatly increased his speed.
Not only that, but his eyes were crimson red.
The three-tomoe Sharingan gave him exceptional dynamic vision, allowing him to easily evade the massive trees being hurled at him!
"Rumble—"
One giant tree after another crashed into the forest behind him, kicking up countless clouds of dust and obscuring their vision.
In the distance, Fu Ryosuke, his face covered in freckles, widened his eyes. His pupils darted rapidly, barely able to keep up with Sasuke's speed.
"What the hell... is Uzumaki Naruto a monster...?"
"How could Sasuke possibly beat someone like that... No, that's not right... It seems we've already become monsters too..."
At that thought, Fu Ryosuke tugged at the corner of his mouth and forced a stiff smile before turning his gaze back to the battle.
"Sasuke!"
"Are you ever going to listen to reason!?"
"Stop trying to run away! Come back right now! Do you know Sakura is still looking for you!?"
A massive amount of red chakra continuously surged from Naruto's body.
Even his skin was being scorched by the red chakra. His beast-like pupils fixed tightly on the constantly moving Sasuke as he shouted.
"Naruto... you're not the only monster..."
"I have only one