"I received intelligence that Obito might be hiding nearby."
Naruto had not even finished speaking.
Kakashi vanished in an instant and immediately rushed out.
Naruto smiled like his scheme had succeeded and used the Flying Thunder God Technique to teleport back to Konoha.
He returned to the Uzumaki Clan estate in Konoha.
The moment Naruto entered, he saw a familiar face.
"Kimimaro! You're awake?"
Kimimaro recognized Naruto. They had met before when Kimimaro had tried to take Sasuke.
Orochimaru emerged and said, "It's a miracle. I examined Kimimaro before and determined that he would not live long."
"Even with Tsunade's medical skills, he had merely been hanging on by a thread all these years."
"A few days ago, he suddenly woke up. It seems Kimimaro's strength has even increased."
Naruto was somewhat surprised. Kimimaro had lain in bed for more than three years, yet not only was he fine now, his strength had grown as well.
Naruto suddenly realized something and said, "Kimimaro, can I look at your chest?"
Kimimaro looked at Orochimaru.
Orochimaru nodded.
Only after receiving Orochimaru's permission did Kimimaro undo his clothes.
Naruto noticed a glowing mark on Kimimaro's chest.
It was the Yin-Yang Release mark Naruto had implanted in Kimimaro's body using the power of multiple Tailed Beasts.
It had shown no effect at the time. Who would have thought it would only take effect after a while?
"This is fantastic. I have another capable helper."
Naruto was truly delighted.
Kimimaro said nothing. He was cold and aloof, but after lying in bed for three years, his muscles had severely atrophied, and he was now nothing but skin and bones.
"Kimimaro, I need you to do something for me next." Naruto acted as though he were no stranger.
"Why?" Kimimaro thought, *Why should I listen to