Naruto Uzumaki and Sakura Haruno were unconcerned about expending their strength, and Naraku had even less reason to worry about such things.
Ever since the system had arrived, with his strength, he truly had no fear of anyone competing with him in that regard.
Naraku's chakra reserves had long since reached monstrous levels. Even the tailed beasts could no longer compare to him.
So if the members of Akatsuki wanted to wear him down this way, they were simply daydreaming!
After taking stock, the only members of the squad who had been seriously worn down by Akatsuki's battle plan were Neji Hyuga and Chiyo.
If this continued, by the time they found Akatsuki's base, those two would basically be unable to fight.
"If Akatsuki comes again, don't engage. Just leave them to me," Naraku ordered decisively.
"Lord Naraku, in that case, your strength..."
It was not that Chiyo disagreed with this approach, but if their strongest ninja exhausted his strength here and put them at a disadvantage in the battles ahead, they would be in trouble.
"Don't worry. This little expenditure isn't enough to weaken me." As he spoke, Naraku tipped his chin toward Naruto and Sakura Haruno. "Even those two would actually be fine. This is just a precaution."
"As expected, this is already a world for the young."
A trace of desolation appeared on Chiyo's face. She could see the vigorous spirit and vitality in these young people.
And that was precisely what would allow Konoha to stand tall in the shinobi world in the future!
Unfortunately, young people like these were exactly what Sunagakure lacked!
It seemed she had made the right choice this time. Since her body had grown old and could no longer bear heavy responsibilities, she would build a bridge for the young!
Chiyo's