Root Ninja Arrive, Summoning Beast Shows Its Power

Naruto had prepared this summoning beast for Hinata because he would soon be leaving to train with Jiraiya.

After that, he probably wouldn't be able to help Hinata on every mission.

With a summoning beast to help her, Naruto could feel a little more at ease.

"Sigh. With Naruto around, we never seem to have anything to do," Kiba Inuzuka said, sounding oddly disgruntled.

"Is that a bad thing? I think completing the mission smoothly is what matters," Shino Aburame said calmly, pushing up his sunglasses.

"But if there's no fighting, how is this any different from those D-rank Missions where we pull weeds and pick up trash?" Kiba complained.

"Haha, don't worry. You'll have a fight soon!" Naruto suddenly said, his voice full of amusement.

"Really? Really? Where are the enemies?" Kiba asked excitedly.

Then his nose twitched, and Akamaru barked twice in his arms.

"Six enemies, closing in fast!" Kiba said in a quick whisper.

"Mm. And none of them are weak," Shino said gravely, looking at the insect in his hand.

"Perfect timing, Hinata. You just got this summoning beast, didn't you? Let's give our enemies a taste of it!"

Naruto grinned and waggled his eyebrows at Hinata. "Also, you'll need to change how you attack!"

In the distant forest, six black-clad ninja hurried toward them in an assault formation. They were clearly well trained.

The tall ninja leading them signaled to the five behind him.

"One last confirmation: seize that sword and test Naruto Uzumaki's true strength! Remember, no killing blows! Do not kill him!"

Meanwhile, at a Secret Base somewhere in Konoha, Danzo reread the intelligence in his hand and questioned the kneeling ninja before him.

"Are you certain the intelligence is accurate? Where did Naruto Uzumaki get such a powerful sword? And how