Hmm?
Someone was coming!
Black Zetsu?!
An unfamiliar yet familiar presence suddenly appeared within the range of his Observation Haki. With a quick sweep, Shihōin Naraku knew Black Zetsu had appeared.
But why would Black Zetsu show up near Konoha at this time?
It seemed he had something to discuss with him.
Otherwise, he would not have appeared so hastily to attract Naraku's attention.
Naraku snapped his fingers, and a flame abruptly appeared in the air, burning fiercely.
The flame stretched and spread through the air, soon transforming into Shihōin Naraku's likeness at a speed barely visible to the naked eye.
Fire Clone!
This was a special Shadow Clone Naraku had developed himself!
Unlike ordinary Shadow Clones, this special Fire Clone would not disappear when struck and could even fight enemies.
Of course, it was nowhere near as powerful as Naraku himself, possessing at most a tenth of his strength.
But that was enough!
Naraku did not need a particularly powerful Shadow Clone. He could handle plenty of trouble himself, and this special flame Shadow Clone was merely a stand-in.
After all, as Konohagakure's Sixth Hokage, he now attracted far too much attention from far too many sources, and some plans carried out in secret were not suited to being discovered by others.
So the Shadow Clone's role was to divert attention from him and draw other people's eyes.
Even a brief moment was enough. After all, having mastered Amenotejikara and the Flying Thunder God Technique, Naraku could return at top speed as soon as he reacted.
Then he could switch places with his Shadow Clone before anyone else reacted.
Under normal circumstances, no one would suddenly become suspicious of Naraku's identity.
After all, besides being Konohagakure's Hokage, he also held the title of God of Shinobi, the strongest of