From Naruto onwards, I've become a dreamer.

Chapter 482 The Plan is Ahead of Schedule!

The wind whistled through the dense forest as the Konoha members swiftly moved through.

"Kakashi-sensei, is it really okay for us to just leave Granny Chiyo like this?"

Halfway there, Sakura Haruno asked with a worried expression, glancing back every now and then, as if trying to confirm the situation of the battle.

Chiyo single-handedly stopped the Third Kazekage, and even while being restrained, which makes it hard not to worry.

"Don't overthink it, Sakura." Kakashi's gaze remained fixed ahead as he said in a deep voice, "If we stop here, we'll be wasting the opportunity Chiyo created for us!"

"Wait, stop!"

Suddenly, at the very back of the group, Hyuga Neji's pupils bulged with veins, as if he had sensed something.

At the same time, Sasuke, in the center of the group, turned his gaze to the side shrouded in shadow, immediately responded to Neji's call, drew his longsword from his waist, leaped into the air, and swung his sword horizontally like lightning.

when! ! !
Sparks flew from the clash of swords in the woods.

The strange figure, which appeared out of nowhere, was forced out by Sasuke's sword.

Kakashi casually tossed out a shuriken, his hands forming hand seals: "Shuriken: Shadow Clone Technique!"

Dozens of flying shurikens suddenly separated in mid-air, raining down on the strange figure that had been forced back.

Amidst the howling wind, the eerie figure wielded an exaggeratedly shaped scythe, knocking all the shurikens to the ground.

Then, he landed steadily on the opposite tree trunk and looked them up and down: "Kakashi Hatake, Sasuke Uchiha, Neji Hyuga, it seems my luck is not bad."

"Again?!"

Sakura Haruno couldn't help but cry out.

"It looks like it's the Aurora Society again, sending enemies to hinder us!" Tian Tian said from the side.

Enveloped in a similar black robe, it exuded an ominous aura, its shadow writhing like a living thing, swallowing up all the light around it.

"One, two, three, four, five, one is missing."

The man in the black robe removed his hood, revealing an extremely arrogant face. He licked his lips and said excitedly, "Fine, just the five of you are all my prey!"

Gazing at the opponent's strange weapon, a blood-red three-section scythe, Kakashi's eyes flickered slightly. He shared his guess with his teammates: "Be careful, this guy's weapon is strange, probably geared towards physical combat. And that scythe gives me a very bad feeling. Try not to get hurt!"

The design of that scythe was neither light nor agile. Hyuga Neji pondered, "Perhaps it was for some special purpose?"

"Before the match officially begins, let me introduce myself~"

The man grinned and said, "I am a member of the Aurora Society, codename 'Z'. Of course, you can call me by my name, Lord Hidan!"

The shadow, shrouded in layers of lush foliage, seemed to writhe like a living thing, and in an instant dragged Hidan into it.

"Watch out for the shadows around you!"

Having witnessed the methods of the 'Aurora Society', Kakashi immediately shouted a warning to the team members around him.

However, the dense forest overhead shrouded everyone in shadow, making it impossible for them to be on guard!
Just then, Hidan appeared like a ghost behind Sakura and Tenten, and swung his exaggeratedly large scythe: "Let's start with you two weaklings!"

Just as the cold, sharp scythe was about to touch his skin, Hyuga Neji took a step forward and unleashed a palm strike: "Eight Trigrams Empty Palm!"

The super-fast palm technique released by Gentle Fist compressed the air to the extreme and blasted out like a cannonball, directly hitting Hidan's scythe.

Boom!
The massive scythe shifted several inches.

Taking advantage of the time Neji bought, Sasuke's sword flashed like a dragon, striking Hidan's wrist at an extremely precise angle.

puff!

The blade pierced through his wrist, drawing out a mouthful of blood.

Sasuke twisted his wrist, and the blade slashed upwards, severing Hidan's wrist.

"Ouch, that hurts, you bastard!" Hidan sneered, then turned 180 degrees and kicked his broken wrist at the crowd.

Seeing the severed wrist flying towards him, Kakashi suddenly had a bad feeling: "Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"

A sudden gust of wind exploded between Hidan and the others, and the powerful whirlwind swept Sakura and Tenten away. Sasuke and Neji sensed something was wrong and retreated quickly.

boom! ! !
Suddenly, the severed wrist transformed into a storm of blood and flesh!
That terrifying storm of blood and flesh completely corroded all the trees and organic matter within a radius of several meters.

Everyone was shocked to see the horrific state of the corroded structure.

In the blink of an eye, Hidan burst out of the storm of flesh and blood, grinning wildly with a ferocious expression. He swung down his strangely shaped three-section scythe, the sharp wind cutting through the air and emitting a piercing shriek!
Yan Ling Time Zero!

Sasuke's pupils were a fiery golden color, like molten lava, and a realm of time appeared around him.

The next moment, Hidan's movements were slowed down several times. She lowered her center of gravity slightly, sheathed her drawn sword, and assumed a drawing stance.

With each breath, a rhythmic pulse of energy flows from the calves to the spine, like an inexhaustible source of power ultimately converging at a single point.

Clang! ! !
The moment the sword was drawn, it seemed to slash hundreds of times in an instant!

From other people's perspective, Hidan had just pounced on Sasuke when he was immediately enveloped by a dazzling display of sword light, like a cascading waterfall of silver!

The chilling sword energy surged wildly, accompanied by a thunderous roar!
The sword blade imbued with lightning release easily severed Hidan's body, tearing him to pieces in less than a breath!

One second, Hidan was a complete human form, and the next second he was cut into pieces!

Kakashi looked horrified. In that instant, he couldn't even see how many swords Sasuke had swung!

"call"

Sasuke maintained his sword-drawing stance, but the air he exhaled was mixed with lightning and heat!

This scene shocked Sakura, Tenten, and Neji.

It's only been two short years, but Sasuke seems like a completely different person.

Although everyone knows that you went to train with Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin, isn't this a bit too exaggerated?
However, Sasuke, having defeated Hidan, did not show any joy. In his burning golden eyes, three blood-red tomoe slowly rotated: "The chakra is still there... Could it be..."

Boom! ! !

In an instant, the area within a radius of tens of meters was enveloped by a blood-red storm!
The overwhelming rain of blood, carried by the storm, relentlessly corroded and melted everything around it.

If it weren't for Sasuke's quick Body Flicker Technique, he would have been in serious trouble if he had been caught in the blast.

"It hurts, it hurts, it hurts so much!"

The scattered chunks of flesh miraculously coalesced again, transforming back into Hidan's appearance. He growled menacingly, "You bastard, that really hurt!"

"You're just kidding!"

Sakura and Tenten stared in horror at Hidan, who had 'come back to life'.

"Just as I guessed." Kakashi sighed softly, staring at the 'resurrected' Hidan: "An immortal body like 'Mr. A'."

"We can't be dragged into this."

At this moment, Hyuga Neji stepped forward and said in a low voice, "Kakashi, Jonin, I suggest we split into two groups here. Tenten, Sakura, and I will hold them off, while you and Sasuke continue forward to find the Aurora Society's headquarters and the Kazekage!"

"No, it's too dangerous!"

Kakashi rejected his suggestion outright, then turned to Hidan and said in a deep voice, "I'll stay here, you guys continue onward!"

"But."

Neji Hyuga still wanted to argue.

But Kakashi interrupted him directly, saying in a deep voice, "I am the Jonin leading the team. Obey my orders. Now, you, Hyuga Neji, will lead the team and continue forward!"

"Huh? What are you talking about, you damn white-haired guy?"

Hidan heard his voice, and carrying his exaggeratedly shaped scythe, he grinned maliciously, "With me here, none of you will escape!"

Clang!
With a crisp clang, Kakashi drew his short sword, his eyes flashing coldly: "I'm more than enough to be your opponent!"

"I'll tear your mouth apart first!" Hidan's temper flared up, and he instantly merged into the shadows, intending to repeat his previous tactic.

But just as he emerged from the shadows beside him, Kakashi, as if he had anticipated this, turned and stepped forward, gripping the hilt of his sword. The blade moved from bottom to top at an unbiased angle, tracing along Hidan's right ribs and down to his left shoulder. A glimmer of light, as thin as silk, flashed and disappeared in the air!
scoff!

The next second, Hidan, who had been so arrogant just moments before, was cleaved in two with a single strike.

Blood gushed out like a fountain, and Hidan's arrogant expression froze in that instant, making him look like a comical clown.

"That's the 'White Fang Sword Technique' passed down in the Hatake clan!" Hyuga Neji's pupils shrank sharply, a hint of horror appearing on his face: "Just as rumored, Kakashi-sensei has surpassed his father, White Fang, in swordsmanship as well!"

To prevent an explosion, Kakashi withdrew his sword as soon as he unleashed the strike.

Blood splattered from the blade, falling like raindrops.

That inherited white fang short sword, after being reforged and remodeled, is as smooth as a mirror and can cut through iron like mud!
"You said your code name in the Aurora Club is 'Z', right?"

Kakashi's eyes were cold and menacing as he gripped the White Fang short sword and said in a cold voice, "What a coincidence. Let me see who is stronger, you or 'Mr. A'."

"You bastard! How dare you cut me to pieces!"

Hidan was completely enraged. His body returned to normal, and his eyes were filled with a ferocious, bloodshot look: "I'm going to kill you! I'll cut your head off!"

Despite Hidan's provocation, Kakashi remained calm, turning his head to look at Hyuga Neji: "Let's go, I'll handle this guy."

Sakura Haruno, her face full of worry, clenched her fists: "Kakashi-sensei," she said.

"No, you're a medical ninja, you have to go with them!"

Kakashi initially refused sternly, but his expression softened slightly as he said, "Don't worry, I'm very familiar with this guy's abilities, and don't forget, I'm Hatake Kakashi!"

After a half-second silence, Hyuga Neji decisively turned to the others and said, "Let's go, I'm the team leader Jonin now!"

In a cave in the Land of Rivers, Itachi Uchiha chuckled and looked at the furious Black Zetsu: "It seems that the people you sent out were of no use at all."

Black Zetsu was embarrassed. He had thought that the Third Kazekage would be able to hold off the Konoha group.

But the result was that the Third Kazekage only managed to hold off one person.

"Holy Son, this was an accident." Black Zetsu still tried to defend himself: "It's all that damned Akatsuki organization's fault for interfering in our affairs!"

"Akatsuki, huh?"

Itachi Uchiha smiled meaningfully and said, "What Akatsuki organization? It should be 'those guys' behind it all!"

"You mean..." Black Zetsu was about to say the name when he realized he couldn't make a sound.

Shh~ Don't say it out loud.

Uchiha Itachi put his index finger to his lips, signaling for silence: "Never mention that organization's name anywhere, understand?"

Upon realizing what was happening, Black Zetsu broke out in a cold sweat and nodded in terror.

It almost forgot that the organization's name was taboo!
Whatever is said will be known!

They'll immediately notice if you mention that organization's name!

"Excuse my bluntness, Lord Holy Son, even Hidan has been stopped by the enemy." Black Zetsu said worriedly, "I wonder if it's possible to get someone else to help?"

"No."

Uchiha Itachi calmly rose to his feet, his seemingly serene face concealing a chilling madness.

Black Zetsu was reflected in those windmill-like Sharingan eyes, and a sinister smile curled at the corner of his lips: "Black Zetsu, as a partner, you should at least show some usefulness. Otherwise, I think there's no need to continue this cooperation. What do you say?"

Black Zetsu felt a chill run through his body as he was swept by Itachi Uchiha's gaze, as if death had gripped his neck.

"Well then, bye-bye~"

Itachi Uchiha turned around and waved his hand: "I wish you success, Mr. Black Zetsu."

As soon as the voice fell, Itachi Uchiha ended the communication and his figure instantly disappeared into the cave.

Only then did Black Zetsu break free from that fear. Its pupils shrank to pinpoints, trembling slightly. It knew very well that Itachi Uchiha was definitely not joking!

If it really has no effect, then Itachi Uchiha will not hesitate to kill it!
"Konoha! Konoha! Konoha!"

Black Zetsu gritted his teeth, his life threatened, and said angrily, "You all forced me to this. There's no other way now, there's only one path left!"

Forced into a corner, Black Zetsu had no choice but to plan ahead.

Using the ring's device with sinister intent, it instantly appeared a thousand miles away, in a secret room somewhere in Iwagakure Village.

"Oonoki, we need to move up our plans!"

Black Zetsu suppressed his fear and said in a low voice, "The people from Konoha are approaching. I need your help to stop them!"

"Black Zetsu, this doesn't match our agreement."

In the darkness, Onoki, the two-sided figure, hovered in mid-air, his eyes cold and menacing: "Moreover, I have no reason to help you and risk exposure to hold off Konoha. Give me a reason!"

"Without me, your plans are completely ruined, Onoki!"

Despite Onoki's threat, Black Zetsu remained unfazed and coldly replied, "Now, I need your support to hold off the people of Konoha!"

After a moment of silence, Onoki sneered, "Fine, then so be it. Let's begin the Fourth Shinobi World War!"

(End of this chapter)