Madara had been observing just how strong Natsuki was for some time now.
Natsuki had been continuously drawing Natural Energy into his body.
Yet once it entered, it vanished like a mud ox sinking into the sea, leaving no trace behind. No one knew where it went.
Could it be that Natsuki was also skilled in senjutsu?
Shikamaru reminded him, "Lord Natsuki, didn't Orochimaru say he wanted them alive?"
Natsuki shook his head slightly. "That body of his was already about to fail. After activating Karma State II, he doesn't have much time left at all."
"There's no point."
"Let's go back first."
A portal opened behind Natsuki, and everyone walked through.
Time-Space Rotation.
Everyone appeared in the courtyard of Naruto's House.
Although the courtyard and the nearby houses had all been smashed apart, the Police Force had already arrived to maintain order.
"Lord Natsuki, you're back. Did everything go smoothly?" Hinata wore an apron and was clearly preparing dinner.
Natsuki nodded slightly. "Everything went smoothly. Hinata, go back to what you were doing. We still have something to discuss. We'll come back to eat later."
Hinata was delighted. "It would be wonderful if Lord Natsuki could stay for dinner."
Natsuki patted Naruto on the shoulder. "Find somewhere to wait. I'm going to check one place first and see if there are any clues."
As he spoke, Natsuki opened a Space-Time Door and vanished from the spot.
Shikamaru thought for a moment. "Let's go to Orochimaru's place. Lord Natsuki will probably be back soon."
Naruto looked at Minato. "Dad, how are you doing?"
The Golden Form Mode around Minato flickered on and off like a broken light bulb.
Not only was it extremely unstable, but the energy leaking from it was enormous.
Minato shook his head with a bitter smile.