Narration system starting from Konoha

He single-handedly pursued and killed the Sound Four in a single day. Now, no one dares to equate the current Uchiha Sora with the former lazy bum. Moreover, this is a Chunin whom Tsunade has just appointed.

Uchiha Sora made it sound simple: the Sound Four weren't very strong, and everyone just treated it as a joke.

These were the four who set up the barrier to trap the Third Hokage during the Chunin Finals. They must have been quite capable to be considered Orochimaru's right-hand men.

Nothing happened that night. As dawn broke, the six of them got up and continued on their way.

Kong casually tossed out a kunai or shuriken to break through the traps along the way.

"Ku, it's only been a day, when did you become so powerful?" Naruto watched in disbelief as Ku detonated one trap after another.

Kong smiled and said, "It wasn't just one day; it should have started from when we parted ways on Tanabata Street."

Although you met them afterward, you never saw them fight. It was probably during that encounter with Itachi Uchiha that Sasuke's resolve for revenge was ignited.

Naruto didn't have a strong impression of Itachi Uchiha; he was too busy feeling disgusted in the room.

Sora swept his gaze across the entire room and said, "I'm glad you came, Neji. It seems the Chunin Exams have finally enlightened you, and you've finally emerged from your grief."

Neji's transformation is inseparable from the narrator's guidance, but whether his understanding of freedom is a blessing or a curse remains to be seen.

Sora chuckled and said, "The narrator is really trying to make himself look good. Surgery my ass, he just reads our thoughts from us ninjas."

He casually tossed out a kunai, detonating an explosive array. The powerful shockwave caused everyone's clothes to flutter wildly.

Kong Yima charged out first, saying, "Prepare for battle! The enemy is getting closer and closer. We must not be careless."

"Shh."

Four kunai flew out and quickly darted through the forest.

"Clang clang".

The continuous metallic clanging sounds seemed to be right next to us.

Four kunai were launched at the same time. Kimimaro remained calm and composed, as if he had done something insignificant.

“Please forgive me, Mr. Kabuto. Why don’t you take Sasuke and go first, and I will cover the rear?”

Kabuto nodded and said, "Alright, Kimimaro, since you are so loyal, Lord Orochimaru will definitely find a way to cure you."

[Kabuto Yakushi wasn't telling the truth. Kimimaro's illness is incurable; death is only a matter of time. Even if Orochimaru and Shennong join forces, they can't develop an antidote.]

[Because the stronger the bone marrow vein, the faster one dies; the purer the bloodline, the more susceptible one is to bloodline diseases.]

Kimimaro said, "It's alright, Mr. Kabuto. I know my condition. I don't want to lie in a hospital bed and prolong my life in the last moments of my life."

"Rather than this, let's have a grand battle to buy Lord Orochimaru enough time."

Chapter 120 Entrustment

Kimimaro was a simple and innocent child; even after experiencing hell, his straightforward nature remained hidden deep within his soul.

Neji and Choji looked serious, while Uchiha Sora said with a slightly relaxed air, "I didn't expect the narrator to have such a high opinion of you."

Unfortunately, besides hypocritical guys like Kabuto Yakushi, he was surrounded by useless people like the Sound Four.

I've gotten rid of four useless people for you, so you don't have to carry the reputation of the Sound Five anymore.

Setting off alone, clean and tidy, makes things much easier.

Kabuto's pupils contracted. As Orochimaru's right-hand man, he knew the strength of the Sound Four well; with their Cursed Seal 2 activated, they could even contend with Konoha's special Jonin.

Kimimaro looked at Kong deeply and said, "They are all Orochimaru's tools. It is an honor for the four of them to die for Orochimaru."

Whether or not it's true, Kimimaro's situation is no longer a simple matter of brainwashing; Orochimaru has become his faith and the driving force of his life.

Kimimaro was able to continue living, shielding himself from the pain of his illness, and had completely entrusted his heart to Orochimaru.

Kimimaro's only remaining obsession is to help Orochimaru complete this mission, until his complete death.

"Kong, really? I didn't expect you to be this amazing."

Naruto was somewhat incredulous; how much time had passed?

This is really troublesome. Shikamaru is about to become depressed. He and Sora used to be known as the two biggest losers, but now Sora has made great strides while he's stuck in the same place. Shikamaru feels like he's lost all face.

The shackles in Neji's heart shattered once more, leaving not even a trace. It turns out that not everything is predetermined.

Uchiha Sora was secretly pleased. He hadn't expected to have another opportunity to show off. It seemed that Kabuto Yakushi wasn't entirely useless; at least he knew how to play the straight man and how to help others show off.

Sora said, "Don't listen to Kabuto Yakushi and the narrator's nonsense. He's just trying to make himself look good. The Sound Four don't have any special strength; they're just four relatively strong genin."

Even without me, the rest of you could handle this. Neji, don't roll your eyes. With your Byakugan and Gentle Fist, killing Kidomaru, the strongest of the Four, would be no problem at all.

While Uchiha Sora's words were somewhat outlandish, Neji did indeed possess the strength to kill Kidomaru.

Neji glared at Sora. When did he ever roll his eyes? His eyes were always white. But the narrator never lies, so it seems Kabuto was indeed lying.

Kabuto showed no embarrassment, his calm face bearing a hint of mockery as he gave Hyuga Neji a deep look.

Kabuto heard the narrator's words clearly. It seems that Hyuga Neji's strength needs to be reassessed. He truly deserves to be called a rare genius in the Hyuga clan. It's a pity that the corrupt family can only turn a genius into mediocrity.

For a clan as ancient as the Hyuga, the foundation of their existence lies in the clan rules passed down through generations, like layers of nets binding them.

The Hyuga clan doesn't need geniuses; they just need to follow the clan's rules step by step.

Kabuto glanced at the six people present again, wondering how Konoha could possibly have so many outstanding clan ninjas.

"Kimimaro, I'll leave the rest to you. Lord Orochimaru is probably getting impatient."

Kabuto is overthinking it. Orochimaru was already on his last legs when he and Kimimaro left the base; now he's in a new body.

Kabuto pushed up his glasses and said, "It seems Sasuke has a long life ahead of him; he can live for another three years."

Kimimaro was somewhat disappointed; he hadn't expected to be a step too late.

"Shh."

Yakushi Kabuto picked up the wooden bucket and ran quickly through the forest.

Delay could lead to unforeseen complications. Six Konoha ninja have already appeared, and Kabuto Yakushi is worried that other reinforcements might arrive.

Kabuto's concerns were valid, but unfortunately, he couldn't stop anything from happening. At the same time Tsunade received the news, she had already sent an invitation to Sunagakure, and Gaara and his siblings were on their way.

"Kabuto, please give my regards to Orochimaru and thank him for sending the Sound Four as stepping stones for me, allowing me to gain experience and grow faster."

Kabuto really wanted to curse Uchiha Sora for being shameless; he wasn't that stupid to be courting death.

"Naruto, Shikamaru, Kiba, proceed according to plan. Be careful of Kabuto Yakushi; he's a cunning old fox with great strength."

Uchiha Sora was very familiar with this kind of treacherous guy; he always liked to keep things hidden because that was his nature. Otherwise, the Sound Four wouldn't have been caught off guard and suffered such a setback.

Kabuto glanced at Uchiha Sora with surprise, only to be met with a mocking and sarcastic gaze from above, as if an old man were watching a clumsy creature put on a show.

Kabuto quickly shook his head, banishing the unrealistic thoughts from his mind, and continued running through the forest.

Kimimaro stood quietly in place, holding the bone blade.

Naruto and Kiba Shikamaru immediately gave chase.

"Shh."

The bone blade suddenly stabbed towards Naruto without any unnecessary movement.

"Clang."

The sturdy kunai blocked the bone blade, and Kong suddenly appeared in front of Kimimaro.

He said, "Don't underestimate the ninjas of Konoha. Every one of them is an elite who can stand alone."

"Peng."

With a kick aimed at the air, Kimimaro gathered his strength in his feet and created distance.

At this moment, Naruto and his two companions quickly moved away, while Neji, Choji, and Sora surrounded Kimimaro in the middle.

Sora and Neji attacked simultaneously, with Sora thrusting with his kunai and Neji striking with his Gentle Fist. In just the first round, Kimimaro was struck on the arm by Neji's Gentle Fist.

"I told you, if you don't fight us seriously, you'll only face death."

Uchiha Sora's chakra circulated rapidly, pushing his body's speed to the limit as he wildly swung his arms, thrusting repeatedly around Kimimaro.

"Shhhhh."

The howling wind echoed like a dense, raging forest. Neji seized the opportunity and threw a punch, instantly disrupting Kimimaro's fighting mind. He then delivered a powerful front kick, sending Kimimaro flying.

A shadowy figure flashed, and Sora and Neji clashed back and forth, their Gentle Fist mixed with kunai. After only a few rounds, Kimimaro had already been hit repeatedly.

However, Uchiha Sora showed no sign of joy. Kimimaro was undoubtedly a tough nut to crack, relying solely on his willpower to hold on.

These kinds of guys are the hardest to deal with.

"Kimimaro, you can't beat the three of us in your current state. I heard you obtained the Earth Curse Seal that Orochimaru specially developed for you."

The greatest regret in life is having immense strength left unused even on the verge of death, even though we are enemies.

However, I admire your spirit. Give it your all, and don't leave with any regrets.

Uchiha Sora's bravado was becoming increasingly masterful, because he knew that Kimimaro would unleash his full power no matter what; this was Kimimaro's final battle, and he had come with the conviction that he would die.

Instead of waiting for Kimimaro to unleash his full power, why not show off your magnanimity and display your superiority?

Uchiha Sora had nothing to say.

Orochimaru's two masterpieces of cursed seals, the Earth Curse Seal and the Heaven Curse Seal, were given to Kimimaro and Sasuke, respectively.

These are the two cursed seals that have the greatest effect on increasing strength; the Sound Four are merely successful experiments.

The cursed seals on Sora's body had already formed a stable triangle, so absorbing Kimimaro's cursed seals would only be icing on the cake.

Moreover, Kimimaro suffers from a bloodline disorder and is now essentially a walking dead man; Uchiha Sora doesn't want to take the risk.

Kimimaro lightly brushed the dust off his body, as if the attacks from Sora and Neji had not caused him any harm.

Fine lines slowly spread across his chest, their straight lines giving it a futuristic feel.

The bones in the body and arms moved continuously, and then countless bones pierced out of the chest cavity, with bones extending out from behind as well.

The entire upper body transformed into a hedgehog covered in sharp spines.

Neji and Choji were seeing such a horrifying situation for the first time, and even the usually calm Neji was somewhat stunned.

Sou said, “Neji, Choji, you two go support Naruto. I’ll hold him off. Kimimaro’s Shikotsumyaku is very effective against close combat. If you two stay here, you’ll only get hurt for nothing.”