Interception

Naruto stared at the dark figure lying on the ground, his face full of confusion. Just then, Sai and Sakura ran over. Naruto looked at Sai and asked, "Sai, are you alright?"

Sai said, "It's alright."

Suddenly, the dark figure on the ground shouted, and a crescent-shaped shockwave shot out. The three were caught off guard and had to scramble to avoid it. The dark figure broke free of its restraints and yelled, "Die!" The metal hook on its left hand gleamed coldly as it slashed towards Naruto.

Just then, a voice came from afar. "Kong, stop." The dark figure paused upon hearing this and did not continue its attack.

Naruto and his two companions looked in the direction of the sound and saw Kakashi, Yamato, and three monks running towards them.

After Naruto and Sora had a bit of a fight, and the others explained things, they realized they had made a huge misunderstanding. Then they followed a few monks to the Fire Temple.

After several days of travel, Jiraiya and Uzumaki Hane Yu finally returned to Konoha Ninja Village. Seeing the peaceful village, it was clear that the Akatsuki members had not come to attack, and the two breathed a sigh of relief.

The two exchanged a glance and said simultaneously, "Naruto." Then they quickly headed towards the Hokage's office.

The two rushed to the office, Tsunade was handling some business. Tsunade would normally be happy to see them return, but seeing their hurried arrival, Tsunade wondered, "Did something happen during this mission?" Tsunade expression turned serious as she asked, "Jiraiya, Yu, what happened?"

Jiraiya, not bothering to explain, asked in a deep voice, "Tsunade, where is Naruto?"

Tsunade said, "Team Kakashi is out on a mission now. Did anything happen while you were searching for the Akatsuki?" After saying that, she looked intently at the two of them, wanting to know what had happened.

Upon seeing this, Uzumaki Hane recounted in detail what had happened during the mission.

Upon hearing this, Tsunade pondered for a moment and said, "So, you suspect their target this time is Naruto, and that Naruto is in danger?"

Jiraiya said, "Tsunade, that's very likely. Where is Naruto now? Yu and I will go there together, otherwise I won't feel at ease."

Tsunade said, "Are those two very strong?"

Uzumaki Hane said, "That's right." Whether it's Zetsu or Tobi, both of them have incredibly hidden strength. Although he knows they won't reveal it for the time being, Uzumaki Hane is still a little worried.

Tsunade said in a deep voice, "Their mission is to go to the Fire Temple. Judging by the days, Naruto should have completed their mission and should be on their way back now. However, we must also guard against any unforeseen circumstances. Alright, Jiraiya, Yu, you two go and meet Naruto and the others."

Uzumaki Hane spoke up, "Teacher Tsunade, I'll go and meet Naruto this time. Jiraiya-sensei can stay in the village."

Upon hearing this, Tsunade paused for a moment, then said, "You suspect they will invade the village?"

Uzumaki Hane said in a deep voice, "We can't rule out this possibility. For example, the One-Tail Jinchuriki invaded Sunagakure."

Tsunade nodded. In that respect, they were indeed reckless. Tsunade felt somewhat troubled, but still asked, "Do you think they are very strong, and that the two of them can threaten Konoha?"

Uzumaki Hane knew that Obito Uchiha's abilities were extremely strange and powerful, but he didn't know how to explain them.

Jiraiya, recalling the masked man's eerie presence and the strange sense of threat he exuded, knew he was undoubtedly a formidable enemy. Therefore, Jiraiya said, "Tsunade, I'll stay behind, just in case. As for supporting Naruto, let Yu go alone."

Tsunade pondered for a while before finally making up her mind, saying, "Yu, you go and meet up with Team Kakashi now, in case Akatsuki attacks."

Uzumaki Hane said, "Yes, Teacher Tsunade." Then he turned and left, disappearing from their sight in a few flashes on the rooftop.

Naruto, Kakashi, Yamato, Sakura, Sai, and Sora left the Fire Temple together, preparing to return to the village. Halfway there, a strange man wearing a spiral mask blocked their way; it was Tobi.

The man was wearing a black trench coat with red cloud patterns. Everyone's expression froze; this was the distinctive attire of the Akatsuki members.

Naruto glared at Tobi and shouted, "Did you come here to see me?"

Kakashi, fearing Naruto's impulsiveness, stepped forward and blocked Naruto's path, asking, "Who are you?"

Sai fell behind, and two ink snakes unknowingly appeared beneath his feet, silently approaching Tobi.

At this moment, Kong shouted loudly and swung his right hand, sending a crescent-shaped wave of air slashing towards Tobi in the tree.

Seeing this, Kakashi disregarded everything else and shouted, "Attack!"

Naruto immediately rushed towards Tobi as well.

Tobi, perched on a tree trunk, watched Kong's attack with nonchalant indifference. Sensing the attack was imminent, he leaped away, easily dodging it. Just then, two ink snakes appeared on the tree, lunging at Tobi.

Tobi nimbly dodged in the air, avoiding the ink snake's attack. At that moment, Naruto rushed in front of Tobi, shouting, "Rasengan!" He gripped the Rasengan in his right hand and struck Tobi's stomach. Tobi seemed stunned and didn't dodge at all.

Naruto was secretly pleased. "I've succeeded." But he didn't expect that he would pass right through Tobi's body.

Kakashi frowned and called out, "Yamato!"

Yamato nodded, having already completed the hand seals and pressed them to the ground. Immediately, several wooden planks emerged from beneath Tobi and sped towards Tobi.

Tobi nimbly dodges the wooden strips, but it gives you a playful feeling. Then, as if he can't dodge in time, he is tightly bound to the tree trunk by the wooden strips.

Upon seeing this, Naruto shouted, "Well done, Yamato-sensei!"

But in the next instant, Tobi disappeared among the wooden planks and emerged from under the tree trunk, using Chakra to firmly attach his feet to the trunk.

The group was startled. Kakashi said, "Be careful, his body can pass through objects." Hearing this, everyone looked at Kakashi. They didn't know when, but Kakashi had already pulled off his eyepatch, Three-Tomoe Sharingan had been observing Tobi.