When people saw Sasuke's Rasengan, they reacted differently. Those who recognized Ninjutsu Ninjutsu were very surprised, while their reactions puzzled those who did not.
"Hey buddy, what are you so surprised about? Was that Ninjutsu he used really that powerful?"
"More than just powerful, does the Fourth Hokage know that?"
"Of course I know. You mean this brat in front of me is...?"
"What are you thinking? What I mean is that the Ninjutsu that brat used is none other than the Fourth Hokage's signature Ninjutsu —Rasengan."
Some of the people present recognized Sasuke's Ninjutsu at a glance.
Hiruzen Sarutobi stood up excitedly, staring at Sasuke in the arena with a shocked expression. Although he was also pleased to see this Ninjutsu reappear, the problem was that the person using Ninjutsu now was from the Uchiha Clan.
This sudden turn of events left Hiruzen Sarutobi completely bewildered.
" Lord Hokage, what's wrong? If I'm not mistaken, that Ninjutsu is the Fourth Hokage's Rasengan, isn't it?"
Orochimaru squinted at Sasuke in the arena. "This Ninjutsu must have been taught to him by Naruto-kun, right?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi knew he couldn't dodge it, so his smile seemed forced.
"Yeah, yeah, how about it? Aren't our village's ninjas good enough?"
Orochimaru stroked his chin, glanced at the unnatural-looking Hiruzen Sarutobi, and laughed. Orochimaru laughed. See? This is his teacher now, this is Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"Of course, Lord Hokage, your village's ninjas are truly talented."
While the two were exchanging pleasantries, Sasuke in the arena had already fired his Rasengan into the sand sphere Gaara had created. Although the surface of the sand sphere did not change, roars could be heard coming from inside.
It's important to know that the Rasengan and Chidori have different levels of destructive power, a point that was demonstrated in the original work when Sasuke and Naruto both attacked the same water tank.
Sasuke's Chidori punched a large hole in the surface of the water tank, but Naruto's Rasengan only caused minor damage. However, the Rasengan's damage was directed inside the water tank, which, unable to withstand the strain, had already exploded.
Sasuke then thrust the Rasengan into the hole created by Chidori, and the roars and howls of wild beasts filled the air, terrifying everyone present.
"What's going on? Why is there such a terrifying sound?"
"What kind of monster is that red-haired brat?"
Orochimaru hadn't expected the plan to proceed so quickly. He thought it would take Naruto-kun to corner Gaara, but Sasuke had pulled it off. He really hadn't anticipated it.
The people of Sunagakure saw Gaara about to Tailed Beast Transformation and assumed it was a signal that their plan was being moved forward. Even Kabuto Yakushi, disguised as Anbu, thought it was a sign that the operation was about to begin.
Kabuto Yakushi rapidly Hand Seals, unleashing a vast Genjutsu that caused white feathers to begin falling from the sky.
" Genjutsu: Temple of Nirvana Technique "
The audience began to drift off to sleep, and the ninjas from Sunagakure and Otogakure among them sprang into action, throwing out a large number of smoke bombs that instantly enveloped all the seats in the audience.
Even the most Hiruzen Sarutobi, knew something was wrong. He stared at the Fourth Kazekage, who was actually Orochimaru in disguise, with hostile eyes.
" Kazekage Fengying, what are you trying to do?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi could clearly sense that something was wrong; even his way of addressing Orochimaru had changed.
After most of the audience fell asleep, the ninjas from Sunagakure and Otogakure moved quickly. Seeing that the time was right, Baki gestured to Kankuro and Temari, who were standing in the distance, to retreat with Gaara first.
The two immediately understood and left with Gaara.
As for Sasuke, he had already left the arena when someone released a smokescreen and naturally came to Naruto's side.
" Naruto, what do you say?"
Naruto lowered his head and pondered for a moment before giving his plan, but he still wanted to ask Sasuke's opinion.
"You now have two choices: stay here with me, or go after Gaara."
I choose option two.
Sasuke made his choice without hesitation. He had finally met someone his age who he could fight, and skilled fighters always respected each other. So Sasuke decided to defeat Gaara.
Seeing Sasuke's quick and decisive answer, Naruto turned his gaze to Hinata.
" Naruto-kun, I want to fight too!"
"Alright, you two be careful. If you can't win, run away."
Naruto solemnly reminded the two that Gaara was, after all, Jinchūriki, and if he encountered someone he couldn't defeat, he could summon Shukaku.
With Sasuke and Hinata in their current form, they might not be able to defeat One-Tail Shukaku.
As Sasuke and Hinata left, Naruto turned his gaze to the Four Violet Flames Formation in the distance.
"Has Orochimaru already started making his move?"
Just as Naruto was about to get a closer look, Uchiha Fugaku, along with some members of the Uchiha clan, was heading towards his location.
Naruto saw that Fugaku and the Uchiha clan members were all beaming with excitement.
Before Naruto could even ask, Fugaku began to sigh.
" Naruto-kun, I knew I wasn't wrong about you. You really did it."
Naruto was staring blankly at Fugaku and the others, completely bewildered by what they were saying.
"Huh? Fugaku, what are you talking about? I don't understand."
Seeing Naruto's expression, Fugaku smiled and explained to him.
" Naruto-kun, you said back then that you would overthrow Hiruzen Sarutobi's rule and lead our Uchiha Clan to a brighter future."
As Fugaku spoke, his expression was excited, his face flushed, and his usually expressionless poker face showed many wonderful expressions that were not usually seen.
He pointed to the Four Violet Flames Formation in the distance.
" Naruto-kun, you really can do it! I knew you could do it!"
Naruto finally realized that Fugaku had assumed he was behind everything. How amusing! However, Naruto didn't bother to explain. Anyway, Hiruzen Sarutobi to die today. As he said, no one could stop him, not even Jesus.
Okay, I understand.
"Then, Naruto-kun, is there anything the Uchiha needs to do?"
"Do nothing."
"Okay, wait, no, do nothing?"
Naruto nodded.
"Yes, do nothing, just come with me to see a play."
"Watching a show?"
Although Fugaku was puzzled by what Naruto said, he looked around at the devastation of Konoha and the massacre of ANBU ninja, nodded, and followed Naruto.