Everything Is Going According to Plan / The Second Sword Master: Uchiha Sasuke

In an instant, the smoke and dust dissipated.

Orochimaru immediately sensed the situation and hurriedly dodged, but the invisible slash still severed his right arm.

An unseen attack?

Orochimaru was already considering retreating, but he had developed an unprecedented interest in Asuramaru. He decided to wait until he understood him better before making a move.

Without a word, he instantly chose to leave this place.

Only after the other party left did Asuramaru slowly emerge from the smoke and dust, but Naruto at this moment looked covered in blood and his muscles were torn apart.

Having witnessed it all, Mitarashi Anko and Sakura were both so shocked that they were speechless.

They all had the same question in their hearts.

So who exactly is Asuramaru, who is currently controlling Naruto?!

As for Asuramaru, after briefly sensing the severely damaged body, he released the possession.

Losing control, Naruto closed his eyes and fell straight forward onto the cracked ground, completely losing consciousness.

Only then did Hiruzen Sarutobi arrive with his ANBU, belatedly.

Chapter 255 All of this was part of the plan

Upon seeing Naruto covered in blood on the ground, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression immediately darkened. Without thinking, he quickly teleported forward to check on Naruto's condition.

Although it looked bloodied, it hadn't suffered any damage at all, leaving the anxious Hiruzen Sarutobi completely baffled.

They could only turn their attention to Mitarashi Anko and her companion not far away, and hurriedly went up to ask, "What just happened here?"

Faced with the question, Mitarashi Anko, who was slumped on the ground, anxiously offered her advice.

"Third Hokage, Orochimaru just left. We can still catch up with him now. We absolutely cannot let him escape again!"

Upon hearing this, even though he already knew it would be difficult to capture the other party, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately ordered the ANBU to search the Forest of Death.

Having done all this, Hiruzen Sarutobi turned and continued to press, "Now tell me everything that just happened."

Mitarashi Anko, who was slumped on the ground, hurriedly recounted everything she had just heard and seen.

"Orochimaru just appeared... and then that brat seemed to be possessed by something, calling himself Asuramaru..."

He recounted every single detail without missing a single word. After listening, Hiruzen Sarutobi cautiously reminded him, "What happened today must be kept absolutely secret."

Mitarashi Anko, without a second thought, immediately and confidently replied.

"I understand, Lord Sandai."

However, turning around, Hiruzen Sarutobi came to Sakura again and gave her some more Sasuke before looking at Sasuke, who was also unconscious.

Especially when his gaze fell on the Cursed Seal on the other's neck, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression became extremely grim.

It can only be expressed in one's heart.

"Choosing Sasuke Uchiha as a vessel, it seems you've completed that technique, Orochimaru..."

Until nightfall.

The ANBU who went to search also found nothing, and Hiruzen Sarutobi had no choice but to temporarily stop the search mission and look at Naruto were still unconscious.

Hiruzen Sarutobi ultimately did not disqualify the two of them, but instead left with his men, though he also left several ANBU hidden nearby.

As the Sunrise, its rays shine forth.

Hidden under the tree hollow, Sakura looked at Naruto and Naruto, who were still unconscious, with only deep worry in her eyes.

But it was at this moment...

Three figures suddenly appeared on the open ground not far away; they were none other than the Sound Ninja Trio were also taking the exam.

Sakura also noticed the arrival of the three and quickly turned around.

The leader of the group, Sound Ninja with a hunched back and covered in fluffy fur, whose entire face was obscured except for one eye, spoke first.

"Looks like he's still not awake? You woman over there, wake Sasuke up right now, we want to fight him!"

Facing these three people, especially their Sound Ninja headbands, Sakura seemed to recall something, and her expression immediately turned slightly uneasy and angry as she questioned them.

"You were sent by Orochimaru, weren't you? You've already done this to Sasuke, and now you want to challenge him? What exactly is your purpose?"

However, no one answered the question, but a man with long, upright hair stepped forward and sneered.

"Stop wasting time talking to her, just let me kill all three of them."

The three of them made a move as if they were about to attack.

Little did they know that several ANBU were lurking in the shadows, ready to kill the three of them on the spot if things went wrong!

But it was at this moment...

Naruto, who was lying on the ground, finally woke up slowly and opened his eyes, but immediately sensed the killing intent.

He quickly stood up and looked at the three people who were preparing to attack in the distance.

Sakura noticed the commotion behind her and turned around, exclaiming with delight, "Great! Naruto, you're finally awake!"

However, the three opposite them mistook this for an opportunity and immediately attacked in the direction where Sakura and the others were.

Upon seeing this, Naruto, inside the tree hollow, didn't hesitate to throw out several Tri-Pronged Kunai, and with a thought, he held a sword in one hand.

The figure transformed into a golden stream of light.

In an instant, the heads of the three were separated from their bodies, while Naruto landed steadily on the ground and sheathed his sword.

Meanwhile, a system notification sounded in Asuramaru's mind: [Ding! Detected that the Sound Ninja Trio experienced intense negative emotions upon their death, gaining 3000 Emotion Points!]

The attack grants 1500 Demon Power, and 50% of Nourishment will be given back to the sword master!

After the system notification ended, Naruto's body received another slight boost, and he simply turned his head and calmly glanced at the three corpses.

Just as he was about to say something, memories of that day's battle kept flashing through his mind, and after processing them, Naruto quickly said in his mind.

"Thank you very much, Asuramaru."

However, Naruto did not receive a response from Asuramaru for his thanks, and he didn't seem to care too much about it.

Instead, he stepped forward to collect the kunai, and while doing so, he also found an Earth Scroll on the three of them.

Only then did he return to the tree hollow. When he saw Sakura's exhausted face, he quickly went up to her and said with a sincere smile.

"Thank you for taking care of us, Sakura. You should rest now; I'm fine here."

"Then I'll leave it to you, Naruto."

Hearing this, Sakura finally lay down on the ground and closed her eyes, relieved to have Naruto by her side, and was finally able to fall asleep peacefully.

Seeing this, Naruto went straight to Sasuke's side, looked at the still unconscious man, and couldn't help but ask in his mind.

"Asuramaru, do you know what's going on with Sasuke right now?"

This time, Asuramaru finally spoke up and responded, "He has been placed under Cursed Seal, which means he has now become that guy's vessel."

In short, he's now that guy's backup body.

Upon learning the situation, Naruto quickly pressed for details.

"Is there any way to solve this?"

Upon hearing this, the corners of Asuramaru inside him turned up slightly, clearly having anticipated this scene, or rather, that it was all part of the plan.

The purpose was to rationally allocate power to Sasuke.

Asuramaru calmly explained, "This is a form of parasitism at the soul level, but there is a way to deal with it. I can use a portion of my power to suppress the soul within it."

Upon hearing this method, Naruto's first reaction wasn't to himself or Sasuke, but rather to ask Asuramaru, "Will that affect you?"

In response to the concern, Asuramaru retorted sharply with a question.

"It doesn't affect me much, but it will have a huge impact on you. Giving away a portion of my power means you will never be able to use my true power!"

Even so, will you still save him?

Chapter 256 The Second Sword Master: Sasuke Uchiha

Between power and friendship.

Naruto decisively chose the latter, making his choice without hesitation, "Please, Asuramaru, save Sasuke!"

Asuramaru was not surprised at all by this answer, but still replied with feigned helplessness, "Although I don't really agree, what can I do? You're the swordsman."

The words had barely left his mouth.

Asuramaru called out in his heart.

"System, select Sasuke Uchiha as my second swordsman!"

The system responded immediately.

[Ding! Consuming 10,000 Emotion Points, designating Sasuke Uchiha as the second swordsman... World approves!]

At the same time.

Naruto, who was outside, also saw the numerous black threads emanating from his body, continuously flowing into Sasuke's body, who was lying on the ground.

When everything returned to calm.

Naruto couldn't help but ask himself.

Is that all?

Upon hearing this, Asuramaru replied immediately, "It's fine now, but don't regret it later."

"No, it won't."

At the same time.

Sasuke had fallen into a coma, reacted violently under the influence of the Cursed Seal, which was visible in this spiritual world.

He seemed to see his former, weak self, witnessing the deaths of his parents and clansmen, yet utterly powerless to do anything about it.

Pain, resentment, and despair filled my heart.

Upon seeing this, Asuramaru, who had entered his body, took over and began to create an illusion.

In Sasuke's sight, his parents, who had been lying in a pool of blood, suddenly raised their heads, wailing as blood flowed from their mouths.

"Sasuke, why haven't you avenged us yet?"

"Don't you want to avenge us?!"

Faced with such parents, Sasuke suddenly realized something and immediately said coldly, "My parents would never do this! Who are you?!"

"We've been discovered? Interesting."

His parents sneered, then disintegrated into a two-meter-long cloud of pitch-black mist, which moved with them.

In an instant, countless sharp spikes pierced Sasuke's body, leaving it riddled with holes Binding Vow in place.

Amidst his screams, Asuramaru, emerging from the black mist, coldly said, "Interesting fellow. I was originally planning to shatter your heart to seize your body."

However, I've changed my mind. I can sense your burning desire for power to exact revenge, and I can give you enough power to do so.

Faced with the current situation, Sasuke felt no fear, but rather excitedly asked, "Are you telling the truth?!"

In response to the question, Asuramaru coldly warned, "Of course it's true, but if your will wavers even for a moment, I will immediately take over your body!"

Even though there was a possibility that his body could be taken over, Sasuke never wavered in his resolve.

"If I can get revenge, then what's wrong with giving my body to you!"

The words had barely left his mouth.

The black mist dissipated, and in its place, the deceased parents stood up completely and spoke from their spot.

"Sasuke, go and kill Itachi with your own hands to avenge us!"

"I'll live the rest of my life for revenge!"

Despite their pleas, Sasuke remained unmoved, for he was absolutely determined to kill that man with his own hands!