Naruto: From Novice to Grave

Chapter 321 - Battle Seven: Meeting an Acquaintance

The Ten-Tails reappeared in the world with an explosive entrance, exuding endless violent aura.

But after it fully entered its first form, it stopped roaring and frantically destroying the earth, and the entire chaotic battlefield suddenly quieted down.

It seems that the playful outburst just now was merely the Ten-Tails' morning grumpiness after waking up from years of silence.

Naruto looked at the mountain-like figure in the distance and said, "Is that the Ten-Tails? Its size is so exaggerated, but it's a bit ugly."

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As the strongest Jinchūriki, he was very familiar with the Tailed Beasts and often met and chatted with Kurama in the sealed space.

The Nine-Tails was already big enough, but the Ten-Tails was even more terrifying.

Fortunately, the Nine-Tails is quite handsome; as long as it doesn't bare its teeth, it's actually rather cute and silly, far surpassing the Ten-Tails in looks.

Higashino Makoto: "It is indeed the Ten-Tails, but it lacks the Nine-Tails' chakra, so it is not the complete form."

Reviving the Ten-Tails is not easy; the basic requirements are the Gedo Mazo plus the chakra of all the tailed beasts.

But no one knows exactly how many tailed beasts' full chakra it would require.

Anyway, in Sasuke's world, Obito gathered all the chakra from the One to the Seventh Tail, plus one tentacle of the Eight-Tails and some of the Nine-Tails' chakra from the Edo Tensei Gold and Silver Brothers, and could create it.

In this world, the resurrected Ten-Tails is closer to its complete form because it has obtained the complete chakra of the One to Eight Tails.

The Nine-Tails' chakra is also derived from the portion inside the bodies of Gold and Silver Brothers.

Naruto: "Why did that guy stop causing trouble? Is the Ten-Tails actually very good-natured?"

A miniature version of the Nine-Tails emerged from Naruto's body and stood on his shoulder, looking just like a pet fox. It was incredibly cute, except it had a bit too many tails.

Unfortunately, Kurama's gruff voice ruined the cuteness factor.

"Don't be naive, Naruto. The Ten-Tails is different from the nine of us. It doesn't have normal reason; it only has the purest desire for destruction."

Its sole purpose is to reclaim all chakra. It is the common enemy of humans and us tailed beasts. Its current form is simply due to its incomplete state and the fact that it is currently charging up.

Naruto: "I see."

Higashino couldn't resist grabbing Nine-Tailed Fox's head; it felt amazing.

Nine-tailed Fox stretched out its little paw and slapped away someone's wicked hand: "You bastard, what are you doing? I'm not a pet."

"Kurama, don't be so bothered. Touching him won't hurt you. By the way, how far along is your chakra transformation? Is the Ten-Tails still a threat to you?"

"Of course I am. I haven't fully transformed into the secondary natural energy spirit you mentioned yet. For now, I can only appear in the outside world in this way, and my life connection with Naruto hasn't been severed."

However, even if I complete my transformation, the Ten-Tails in this state can't do anything to me, but its final form can still restrain me. You should understand that.

Makoto Higashino: "Understood."

The final form of the Ten-Tails, as described by the Nine-Tails, is to completely transform into a divine tree rooted throughout the entire planet.

That thing is a tool used by the Otsutsuki to transform primordial natural energy, and of course it can also absorb the Nine-Tails, whose very nature has been altered.

Even when the Ten-Tails was in a state of charging up and transformation, and had quieted down, the battle between humans was not yet over.

New developments have emerged on both the eastern and western battlefields.

The communications squad of the Fifth Combat Unit reported that core members of the Akatsuki organization had appeared.

Naruto: "Sensei, where do we go now?"

"Is your shadow clone still there?"

"It will be deactivated after the task is completed."

The Naruto of this world doesn't have a strong desire to gain everyone's approval; he's not the kind of person who would protect everyone and shoulder all the responsibility himself.

He understood perfectly why his father and teacher had allowed the war to continue, so his shadow clones wouldn't do anything unnecessary.

Otherwise, with his current strength, he could easily solve all the problems the combat troops encountered by using shadow clones.

Higashino Makoto: "Very good. You go back to the rapid support squad now and lead your team to help the outer combat forces. I'm going directly to the Ten-Tails."

"yes!"

Naruto formed hand seals and disappeared using the Flying Thunder God Technique.

He has now learned this convenient space-time ninjutsu, but the wind-up time is a bit long, making it unsuitable for combat, though it is a good way to travel quickly.

Back at the rapid support team, Naruto asked, "Where's Jiraiya?"

Sasuke: "He went to the Ten-Tails' location. Granny Chiyo is in charge here now."

Chiyo shook her head: "You've all grown up now, so make your own decisions. This old guy who doesn't have many days left doesn't want to get involved in these things."

Sasuke: "Does Shin-sensei have a mission? Those guys from Kumogakure couldn't wait and have already run off. I don't want to waste my time here either."

"Yes, let's go immediately!"

Based on the intelligence from the communications team at the front, Naruto decisively issued the order.

Sai immediately unfurled the prepared scroll and, with the help of his teammate Yakumo Kurama, used ninjutsu to create three enormous, lifelike, colorful flying birds.

Unlike the original secret technique, the animals created by Sai and Yakumo's improved Super Beast Imitation Drawing are lifelike, do not require his deliberate control, have a certain level of consciousness, and can understand commands and act autonomously.

Most importantly, it won't turn into a puddle of ink when attacked before its chakra is exhausted.

Following Naruto's instructions, the group split into three groups to provide support.

Chiyo silently boarded a flight to see her grandson. This was her only purpose in coming to the battlefield, and the only thing she wanted to do before she died.

She didn't care whether the Akatsuki would succeed; worldly affairs were no longer her concern.

To the east, the area under the jurisdiction of the Sixth Combat Unit of the Allied Shinobi Forces.

The Akatsuki's White Zetsu cybernetic army is almost wiped out, but the fighting here is still fierce and explosions are constant.

A new force, in coordination with the cybernetic legion, is engaged in combat with parts of the allied forces.

They are not human, they are all puppets, they are everywhere, underground and in the sky.

The simplest way to deal with a puppeteer is to find his true form and kill him, but every time the allied forces advance, they are always blasted back by clay bombs that surge from the ground.

The art of eternal existence and the art of instantaneous explosion achieve a perfect harmony here.

A fresh force swiftly descended from the sky, forcefully penetrating the center of the battlefield.

As soon as he landed, facing the onslaught of enemies, Sasuke unleashed a burst of dense Lightning Release chakra, and the electric net of Chidori Stream accurately turned the clay creation into a dud.

Naruto created numerous shadow clones, moving at incredible speed, and with each punch, he sent the remaining cybernetic army to the brink of concussion.

The cyborg White Zetsu instantly transformed into a giant tree, and the ninja inside, in a daze, was thrown out by Naruto and became prisoners of the Allied Forces.

Gaara slammed his hands on the ground, and sand tentacles surged up, trapping numerous puppets. Then, Sakura, Kankuro, Temari, and Naruto's shadow clones worked together to destroy the puppets one by one.

In an instant, Sasori suffered heavy losses with his [Red Secret Technique: Hundred Puppet Manipulation], and Deidara's Exploding Clay was no longer as formidable.

Sasori retrieved the remaining puppets and protected them in front of himself and Deidara. The two looked at the newly arrived reinforcements, among whom were people they knew best, but also people they didn't want to see.

Deidara: "Brother Sasori, the opponent is troublesome. Should we retreat first? Hmm!"

Scorpion: "Oh? It seems your instantaneous art is nothing special. You can leave now, I'm not going anywhere."

"It's rare to see Brother Scorpion voluntarily covering the rear. Is it because you saw your grandmother and wanted to stay and catch up?"

Scorpion didn't answer, but looked at Chiyo: "Long time no see!"

Chiyo was heartbroken: "It's been so long, it feels so strange, Sasori. You won't even call me Grandma."

Scorpion: "I stopped caring about family ties a long time ago, because they're so easily lost."

Chiyo: "So, you chose to hide inside because you don't want me to see what you'll look like when you grow up?"

Temari and Kankuro's eyes were filled with anger. They had no liking for Sasori, who had almost killed their beloved little brother.

Gaara himself, on the other hand, doesn't seem to harbor any hatred. Since losing the One-Tailed Beast and being resurrected to a new life, his personality has become surprisingly peaceful, as if he has been elevated.

Kurotsuchi, standing nearby, said anxiously, "Brother Deidara, how long are you going to keep fooling around? Stop it, there are allied ninjas outside."

Deidara: "So what? This is exactly the stage I've been waiting for, hmm."

Kurotsuchi: "What are you doing? You'll die if you keep going. Leave Akatsuki now, and Grandpa and I will guarantee your safety."

Deidara: "Kurotsuchi, you're just like that old man, completely unable to appreciate my art."

Sasuke: "It seems your emotional appeal won't work. I'm sorry, but I have no choice but to kill them."

Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique

They unleashed their family's signature ninjutsu, sending a massive fireball hurtling towards the artistic duo.