Vice Admiral Tsuru Spoke First

In the selection tournament for the third exam, Sasuke's opponent was the Sound Ninja with the Akadō Yoroi. Before the match, Kakashi warned Sasuke not to use the power of the Curse Mark, because if it was discovered, Sasuke might be eliminated immediately. Although Sasuke was somewhat reluctant, he still agreed to Kakashi's request.

After the match began, Kai quickly unleashed his ninjutsu, massively absorbing Sasuke's chakra. Sasuke noticed his chakra rapidly draining away and realized that he would soon be defeated if he didn't take action. However, due to Kakashi's warning, he couldn't use the power of the Curse Mark.

In this critical moment, Sasuke remembered the taijutsu he had copied from Lee. He decided to modify these techniques and create his own. After some thought and experimentation, Sasuke finally succeeded in creating his own taijutsu— the Lion's Barrage.

Sasuke unleashed Lion's Barrage, launching a fierce attack on Kai. Kai was caught off guard by Sasuke's sudden counterattack, and his ninjutsu was interrupted. Sasuke seized the opportunity to recover some chakra and continued to attack Kai with Lion's Barrage.

However, as the battle progressed, the Curse Mark within Sasuke began to stir. The power of the Curse Mark constantly challenged Sasuke's willpower, attempting to force him to use its power. Sasuke gritted his teeth, using his strong willpower to resist the power of the Curse Mark.

In the end, Sasuke, with his unwavering willpower, successfully forced back the activation of the Curse Mark. He unleashed his final attack, Lion's Barrage, striking Kai hard and knocking him to the ground. The match ended, with Sasuke winning by a single move.

After the match, Kakashi immediately sealed the Curse Mark on Sasuke to prevent it from recurring. Just then, Orochimaru suddenly appeared before them. Orochimaru told Kakashi and Sasuke that the power of the Curse Mark could not be sealed, and even if it was temporarily sealed, it would recur at the appropriate time.

Kakashi realized that in order to prevent Sasuke from succumbing to the temptation of power and using the Curse Mark, he had to spend the next month training Sasuke alone, helping him improve his strength and also teaching him to control the power of the Curse Mark.

During his training with Kakashi, Sasuke displayed astonishing talent and perseverance. He not only learned Kakashi's signature technique Chidori, but also practiced high-speed taijutsu copied from Lee, specifically targeting Gaara's weaknesses. Although Sasuke was late for the official match, his high-speed movement put Gaara in a difficult position. Gaara had to use sand to surround himself completely to defend against Sasuke's attacks.

However, Sasuke was not intimidated by Gaara's defense. Taking advantage of Gaara's use of sand to protect himself, he unleashed Chidori for the first time. This powerful move successfully broke through Gaara's Absolute Defense and injured his opponent.

Meanwhile, the Sand Ninja and Sound Ninja's Konoha Crush officially began. Under the cover of the Sand Ninja, Gaara quickly retreated from Konoha. Seeing this, Sasuke pursued Gaara without hesitation, advancing rapidly and easily defeating numerous Sand Ninja and Sound Ninja who tried to stop him.

In the end, Sasuke successfully caught up with Gaara. Faced with Sasuke's relentless attacks, Gaara repeatedly used his Sand Shield, but it was easily broken by Sasuke's Chidori. Sasuke even broke one of Gaara's sand-formed arms, which completely enraged Gaara.

Enraged, Gaara decided to use Shukaku's power to retaliate. However, at that moment, Sasuke's Curse Mark suddenly activated, rendering him unable to move and rapidly exhausting his strength, eventually causing him to collapse to the ground.

Just as Gaara was about to deliver the final Sasuke, Naruto arrived at the critical moment. After a fierce battle, Naruto finally defeated Gaara and saved Sasuke.

Upon learning that Kakashi had been defeated by Itachi, who had suddenly appeared in Konoha, Sasuke was extremely anxious and immediately went to the hospital to visit Kakashi. At the hospital, Sasuke met other people who had come to visit Kakashi, and from them, Sasuke learned that Itachi's purpose in returning to Konoha was to find Naruto.

A strong sense of unease welled up in Sasuke's heart. He knew Itachi was incredibly powerful, but Naruto's current situation was unknown. He decided to go to Naruto immediately to ensure Naruto safety.

When Sasuke finally found Naruto, he discovered that Itachi had already arrived. Facing his brother, who had caused him so much suffering, Sasuke's anger flared instantly. Without hesitation, he unleashed his signature technique— Chidori —to attack Itachi.

However, Itachi's strength far exceeded Sasuke's expectations. He easily dodged Chidori's attack and broke Sasuke's wrist in the process. Sasuke fell to the ground in pain, but he did not give up and struggled to get up to continue fighting Itachi.

Itachi looked at Sasuke, a cold glint in his eyes. He seemed completely uninterested in Sasuke's resistance, simply saying, "Your power is too weak." Then, without hesitation, he used Tsukuyomi on Sasuke.

In the world of Tsukuyomi, Sasuke suffered unprecedented pain and torment. His spirit gradually collapsed in the face of Itachi's immense power, and he eventually fell into a coma.

Just as Sasuke was on the verge of death, Jiraiya arrived in time and rescued him from Itachi's clutches. Jiraiya carried the unconscious Sasuke on his back and quickly returned to Konoha Hospital.

Thanks to Tsunade's meticulous treatment, Sasuke's injuries gradually improved. Lying in his hospital bed, Sasuke quietly recalled his time with Team 7. He remembered the days he went on missions with Naruto and Sakura, and the friendship and bond between them.

However, these memories only made Sasuke feel more pain and helplessness. He realized that his power was far too weak compared to Itachi's, and even Naruto he had once considered a loser, had surpassed him.

Sasuke, in a very bad mood, was greeted by Naruto, who had come to visit him at the hospital. The two immediately started fighting after exchanging a few words, engaging in a fierce duel.

The duel was extremely intense, with both sides unleashing their most powerful techniques. However, just as they were locked in fierce combat, Kakashi suddenly arrived and stopped the fight in time.

Although the duel was interrupted by Kakashi, Sasuke was deeply shocked by the immense power displayed by Naruto's Rasengan. He began to realize that the gap between him and Naruto was gradually widening, and his inner unease grew stronger.

Afterwards, Kakashi earnestly advised Sasuke not to pursue power too much, as it would only lead him deeper into darkness. However, Sasuke completely disregarded Kakashi's advice; his heart was filled only with his thirst for power and his obsession with revenge.

Just then, the Sound Four, sent by Orochimaru, caught Sasuke's attention. They showed Sasuke the power of the Curse Mark Orochimaru had given him and told him that as long as he followed Orochimaru, he could gain even greater power.

Drawn to this immense power, Sasuke decided to abandon Konoha and leave with the Sound Four to follow Orochimaru and obtain the power he so desperately desired.

The moment Sasuke stepped out of the village, Sakura suddenly caught up with him. Tears streaming down her face, she begged Sasuke to stay and confessed her feelings, hoping she could help Sasuke become stronger.

However, Sasuke's heart was already filled with hatred, and he could not accept Sakura's feelings. He simply said "thank you" to Sakura gently, then knocked her unconscious without hesitation and left Konoha without looking back.

On a secluded road, Sasuke walked slowly alone. Suddenly, he sensed a familiar presence approaching. He stopped alertly and looked closely—it was the Sound Four!

The Sound Four approached Sasuke with smiles on their faces. One of them took out a pill from his pocket and handed it to Sasuke, telling him that the pill could enhance his Curse Mark state. Sasuke hesitated for a moment, but finally took the pill and swallowed it.

After swallowing the pill, Sasuke's body suddenly began to tremble violently, and his Curse Mark became unusually active. Then, Sasuke's eyes closed tightly, his body stiffened, and he collapsed to the ground as if he had lost his life.

Upon seeing this, the Sound Four quickly placed Sasuke's body into a specially made coffin and placed a powerful seal on it. Then, they carried the coffin and continued towards Orochimaru's experimental base.

Meanwhile, Naruto was frantic upon learning that Sasuke had been taken away by the Sound Four. He immediately gathered his friends Shikamaru, Choji, Kiba, and others, and together they embarked on a journey to rescue Sasuke.

After a difficult journey, Naruto and his companions finally found the trail of the Sound Four. They pursued relentlessly, tracking them all the way to a valley. Just then, Naruto suddenly noticed a figure standing quietly in the valley not far ahead—it was Sasuke!

Sasuke's eyes flashed with surprise when he saw Naruto and the others chasing after him, but he quickly regained his composure. He coldly said to Naruto, "Why did you chase after me? I've decided to leave the village to pursue greater power."

Naruto didn't back down. He looked firmly at Sasuke and said, "Sasuke, you're my friend. I can't let you leave like this. No matter what, I'm going to bring you back!"

Sasuke's lips curled into a slight, disdainful smile, "You? You're no match for me. Today, I'll take care of you completely!" With that, Sasuke launched an attack, engaging Naruto in a thrilling duel.

At first, Sasuke, with the immense power of his Curse Mark state, completely overwhelmed Naruto. His attacks were as fierce as a Zhou Yu, leaving Naruto struggling to keep up. However, Naruto did not give up easily. He continuously activated the power of the Nine-Tails within him during the battle, gradually turning the tide of the battle.

Just when the two sides were locked in a stalemate, Sasuke's Sharingan suddenly changed, evolving from the original Three-Tomoe into the Mangekyo Sharingan! This change made Sasuke's strength even greater, and he once again knocked Naruto to the ground.

Naruto lay on the ground, a trickle of blood escaping from the corner of his mouth, but his eyes remained resolute. Just then, the Nine-Tails- Tails chakra within him seemed to be completely enraged, erupting suddenly. The Nine-Tails chakra swirled around Naruto's body, forming a powerful shield, and at the same time, a huge tail stretched out from behind Naruto.

Sasuke, witnessing this scene, showed no fear whatsoever. He immediately activated his Curse Mark state, causing an astonishing transformation in his body. His skin turned dark, and a pair of enormous wings sprouted from his back, making him resemble a fierce eagle.

A thrilling final showdown unfolds in this Valley of the End, a place imbued with mysterious power...

At the great waterfall of the Valley of the End, both of them unleashed their ultimate techniques. Naruto entered his Nine-Tails form, and the red Rasengan in his hand Shine with immense power; while Sasuke activated his Curse Mark state, and the black Chidori shrieked in his hand.

The two powerful ninjutsu clashed in mid-air, resulting in a stalemate. Red and black lights intertwined, forming a massive energy sphere. The waterfall's flow was impacted by this force, creating huge waves that seemed to make the entire valley tremble.

At the crucial moment of the stalemate, Sasuke suddenly exerted his strength, and the black Chidori surged forward, breaking through the red Rasengan's defense. Naruto was blasted away by this powerful force and crashed heavily to the ground.

However, Naruto did not give up. The moment he fell, he quickly got up and threw the Rasengan at Sasuke with all his might. The Rasengan, like a burning meteor, streaked through the air and flew straight towards Sasuke.

Seeing this, Sasuke immediately dodged to the side. But the Rasengan was extremely fast and still grazed his forehead, leaving a deep crack on his headband.

The collision of two powerful ninjutsu techniques triggered a massive explosion. The explosion was as powerful as a volcanic eruption, engulfing the entire valley in smoke and debris. The earth trembled violently, as if it were about to be torn apart.

When the dust settled, Sasuke was seen standing unharmed. Naruto lay nearby, badly injured but still alive.

The fierce battle ended in Sasuke's victory, but he did not kill Naruto as everyone had expected. Sasuke looked at Naruto lying on the ground, a moment of hesitation flashing through his mind. He remembered his brother Itachi's words: in order to gain greater power, he had to kill the person closest to him and awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan.

However, Sasuke ultimately decided to abandon this approach. He didn't want to become like Itachi, who would stop at nothing to gain power. He wanted to pursue power in his own way and prove his worth.

Sasuke turned and left, leaving the injured Naruto behind. He went to Orochimaru's side to continue his training.

Time flies, and when Sasuke reappeared, it was already the beginning of Naruto: Shippuden. At this time, Sasuke's personality had become even more cold and ruthless. His Sharingan had become more profound, revealing a chilling aura.

When Sasuke first met Sai, Sasuke intimidated him with his Sharingan. He coldly told Sai that he had severed his bond with Naruto and that he now lived only to pursue power.

Unlike the other Sound Ninja, Sasuke showed neither fear nor respect for Orochimaru. He did not wear the Sound Ninja headband; the only proof of his identity was the Uchiha Clan crest.

When Sasuke encountered the new Team 7 members, his attitude was unusually cold, even ruthless. Facing his former comrade Naruto, Sasuke did not hesitate at all and launched an attack directly. His attack was swift and fierce, catching both Naruto and Sakura off guard.

Over the past two years, Sasuke's strength has greatly improved. He has not only mastered various ninjutsu, but has also conducted in-depth research and development on his weapon— the Kusanagi Sword. The Kusanagi Sword has become even sharper and more powerful in his hands.

Furthermore, Sasuke has developed and applied Lightning Release ninjutsu in various new ways. His Lightning Release ninjutsu has become more diverse and flexible, making it difficult for opponents to predict his moves.

All these changes are inseparable from Orochimaru's influence. Under Orochimaru's guidance, Sasuke learned how to better control the power of the Curse Mark. Now, he has fully mastered the power of the Curse Mark, integrating it into his ninjutsu to unleash even greater power.

At the same time, Sasuke's eye power became unfathomable. His Sharingan could not only see through the enemy's movements, but also communicate with the Nine-Tails inside Naruto. This greatly surprised the Nine-Tails, who exclaimed, "Sasuke 'Sasuke chakra is exactly the same as Madara Uchiha's!"

Sasuke showed no interest in what Nine-Tails was saying. He stared at Nine-Tails expressionlessly, as if this powerful Tailed Beasts were nothing more than an insignificant being. His gaze was cold and sharp, exuding a chilling aura.

The Nine-Tails sensed Sasuke's indifference and immediately realized that this young man was no ordinary person. The powerful chakra emanating from Sasuke made even the Nine-Tails wary, and it warned Sasuke not to kill Naruto, or he would definitely regret it.

However, Sasuke remained completely unmoved by Nine-Tails's warning. He had only one goal in mind: to eliminate everyone who stood in his way of revenge. Without hesitation, he continued to concentrate, suppressing Nine-Tails's chakra, while preparing to unleash his ultimate technique to annihilate everyone present.

Just as Sasuke was about to launch his attack, Orochimaru and Kabuto Yakushi suddenly appeared in front of him. Orochimaru, a sly smile playing on his lips, looked at Sasuke and said softly, "Sasuke, what you're doing is very unwise. Leaving Team 7 would be of great benefit to us."

Sasuke frowned slightly, somewhat surprised by Orochimaru's sudden appearance, but he didn't relax his control over the Nine-Tails. He looked coldly at Orochimaru and asked, "What's in it for you?"

Orochimaru smiled and explained, "The members of Team 7 are all highly skilled ninjas. Their presence will weaken Akatsuki's power to some extent. This will make your revenge plan against Itachi much smoother."

Sasuke remained silent for a moment, weighing Orochimaru's suggestion in his mind. Although he didn't have much trust in Orochimaru, he understood that what Orochimaru said wasn't entirely unreasonable. In the end, Sasuke reluctantly nodded, agreeing to Orochimaru's proposal.

Orochimaru smiled with satisfaction upon seeing this. He turned and winked at Kabuto Yakushi, then the three of them vanished from the spot, leaving behind only a group of ninjas lying on the ground, and the Nine-Tails, which was suppressed and unable to move. These ninjas were all seriously injured, but strangely, not a single drop of blood had been splattered on them, and Sasuke did not seem to have intended to kill them.

Orochimaru looked at the scene before him, secretly marveling. He felt that even he, who was once hailed as a genius, might not have possessed such strength. Sasuke had become incredibly powerful, and Orochimaru even felt that he could no longer learn anything from Orochimaru.

Just as Orochimaru was recuperating in bed, Sasuke suddenly appeared before him like a ghost. Orochimaru was startled. Although he knew Sasuke harbored resentment towards him, he didn't expect him to launch an attack at this moment. However, Orochimaru was, after all, a seasoned ninja. He reacted immediately, his body instantly expanding to reveal his true form—a giant white-scaled Orochi.

The giant white-scaled Orochi opened its blood-red maw, revealing sharp fangs, and lunged straight at Sasuke like a ferocious beast. Orochimaru clearly intended to devour Sasuke in one fell swoop and seize his body. Facing such a ferocious attack, Sasuke did not flinch. He swiftly dodged to the side, and his Kusanagi Sword flashed like Inazuma, accurately striking the white-scaled Orochi's head.

The white-scaled Orochi let out a painful roar, splattering blood everywhere. But it did not fall; instead, it pounced on Sasuke with even greater ferocity. Sasuke nimbly weaved through Orochi's attacks, continuously delivering fatal blows with his Kusanagi Sword.

After a fierce battle, Sasuke finally slew the White Scale Orochi. However, just when Sasuke thought the battle was over, Orochimaru used the evaporated blood to transfer Sasuke's consciousness to the alternate dimension in which he had been reincarnated.

In this alternate dimension, Orochimaru's soul took over. He grinned maliciously, preparing to seize Sasuke's body and make Sasuke his vessel. But Sasuke's strength exceeded Orochimaru's expectations, and his Sharingan unleashed its powerful ocular abilities at this crucial moment.

Sasuke's Sharingan blazed like a burning flame, radiating intense light. Faced with this powerful eye force, Orochimaru's soul began to tremble, and his alternate dimension was gradually absorbed by Sasuke's Sharingan.

Orochimaru was horrified to discover that he was facing the same crushing defeat he had suffered against Itachi years before. His alternate dimension was like paper before Sasuke's powerful absorption force, instantly torn to shreds. And his soul, under the burning heat of Sasuke's terrifying Sharingan, was slowly dissipating, like a candle flame in the wind, ready to be extinguished at any moment.

In this breathtaking moment, Sasuke finally broke free from Orochimaru's control and regained his freedom. He took a deep breath, feeling the surging power within his body—a power he had never experienced before.

Without hesitation, Sasuke immediately went to the place where Suigetsu Hozuki was imprisoned. When he opened the cell door, Suigetsu Hozuki was quite surprised by his arrival. But soon, Suigetsu Hozuki understood Sasuke's intention, and he gave a knowing smile.

The two exchanged a smile, then walked together towards the Southern Hideout. There, they would face even more challenges and unknowns.

However, when they entered the Southern Hideout, they encountered an unexpected person— Karin. Karin possessed a special ability, and she harbored deep feelings of love for Sasuke.

Karin was both surprised and delighted to see Sasuke. Without hesitation, she joined Sasuke's side and became one of them.

Finally, Sasuke, Suigetsu Hozuki, Karin released all the prisoners held by Orochimaru. The prisoners were filled with gratitude towards Sasuke, and they all expressed their willingness to follow Sasuke to achieve their goals.