Naruto: I'm really not an evil scientist!

While it's fairly certain this is the timeline of Naruto Shippuden, there's no guarantee the world will unfold exactly as expected.

After all, who knows whether this is the world view of the TV version, or the world view of the anime version, manga version, or even the game version?

Or perhaps, this is a world that mixes various elements, and even includes fan-made universe derivatives?

The theatrical version and the TV version have very different settings, and various fan works are even more imaginative and unpredictable.

Moreover, who knows if there might be some overpowered transmigrator from a fanfiction universe who possesses unimaginable abilities in this world?

Hiruko decided to keep a low profile for now and lay low for a while before making any moves.

Perhaps the Main God Space is also in this world.

While Hiruko may appear to be acting freely in another world, he is actually a cunning old fox with a cautious nature to the core.

As for the huge commotion caused by the Wood Release earlier, it was definitely the arrival of a powerful Wood Release ninjutsu. If others didn't see that he released it, how could they arrest him on the spot?

He could have easily denied it outright and pretended to know nothing about it.

Moreover, he was also very curious whether there was another Beiliuhu in this world.

He really wanted to use his other self from another world as a subject for experiments.

Just like in the movie "The Pursuit of Man," the protagonist can simultaneously face other alternate-world counterparts from different universes.

Hiruko also wanted to try whether he had a chance to devour the origin of his parallel world self.

If it were truly possible, perhaps one could directly reconnect their own timeline within the Naruto world, making themselves even stronger and transcending the Naruto world entirely.

However, it seems unlikely, since his cells are completely different from those of humans in the ninja world, and his soul origin is also very different.

Therefore, the probability of him wanting to devour Hiruko from the parallel world is extremely low.

But Hiruko was genuinely curious about the "Oro-ya" technique of his other self.

He wondered what kind of strange reaction would occur if his "Ghost Sprout" were to merge with another "Ghost Sprout" of Hiruko.

As far as he knew, there was no scene in the manga where the character Hiru breathed out his bloodline limit.

Those unfortunate souls whose bloodline limits were taken by Hiruzen's Breathing technique have settings that are quite different from those in the manga and theatrical version.

Take the movie version for example, Hiru's Kekkei Genkai is Swift Release.

The world in which Hakukura, who was resurrected through Edo Tensei, originally lived, differs from the world depicted in the manga and the theatrical version.

In Yekura's original world, she followed the manga's setting, possessing decent strength but lacking in intelligence. She was easily outmaneuvered by the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, and ultimately lost her life.

It is clear that preconceived notions can be very harmful. If one thinks that one can predict everything and that the world revolves around oneself, then that is extremely arrogant.

Taking the lead could be a recipe for disaster.

The world is inherently dynamic and ever-changing, especially in places like this where parallel worlds exist, so there is no such thing as plot inertia.

Even if it exists, it's highly likely that some powerful figure is secretly manipulating everything.

Although decades of ninja life did not completely change Hiruko's values, it did instill in him a cautious habit of constantly gathering intelligence.

On another battlefield, Deidara kept provoking Naruto Uzumaki, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, and Kakashi Hatake, who had silver hair and red eyes and could go toe-to-toe with anyone.

As a result, Deidara's arm was severed during his fight with Might Guy. Gaara was later brought back, only to find that he was a cold corpse.

Naruto was enraged by his friend's death. He went berserk, his body wreathed in orange-red Nine-Tails chakra, and attacked his surroundings madly, not even sparing Kakashi.

Fortunately, Kakashi used the sealing technique taught by Jiraiya to suppress the Nine-Tails' chakra again, and Naruto gradually regained his senses.

During this time, Deidara tried to escape in the chaos, but he ran into Guyban head-on. The scene was absolutely horrific for Deidara.

Deidara could only utter harsh words and showcase his true artistry—a massive spectacle that nearly resulted in self-destruction.

Just as the explosion was about to engulf everyone, Kakashi used Kamui in time to avert it.

Obito should be glad he wasn't there.

Otherwise, the fireworks display that Kakashi would have given him using Kamui's power would have been enough to kill him instantly.

In the end, Deidara took advantage of the explosion to confuse everyone and successfully escaped.

However, this does not mean that his tragedy has ended. On the contrary, he will continue to encounter hardships until his death.

Poor Deidara, born with a passion for art, was incompatible with his clan. As a child, he was captivated by Itachi Uchiha's charm and was unwittingly drawn into a criminal organization.

Now, Kakashi has broken Obito's arm with Obito's Mangekyou Sharingan.

When Sasuke Uchiha from this group comes out of seclusion, he will probably continue to suffer setbacks and become a stepping stone for the protagonist to show off his superiority.

Scorpion held his great-grandmother's hand and slowly walked forward, while Hiruko carried Haruno Sakura on his back, casually rubbed her hands a few times, and continued on his way.

This time, no one could give Gaara, who had already turned cold, a new life.

Gaara, the Jinchūriki of the Fifth Kazekage, ultimately passed away.

Naruto gazed at Gaara's body, his eyes filled with sorrow, and tears streamed down his face uncontrollably.

However, at this sorrowful moment, news came that Sakura and Granny Chiyo had gone missing.

The series of blows caused Naruto to go berserk once again.

The enraged Nine-Tails' chakra completely enveloped Naruto, who had lost his mind and became increasingly frenzied.

Naruto, in his tailed beast form, casually grabbed something, causing the earth to tremble and the rock walls to shatter.

For ordinary people, this is a terrifying force that could injure them with a mere graze or kill them with a single touch.

Seeing this, Kakashi wanted to make another move, but he had overexerted himself with his Sharingan and was now so exhausted that he collapsed to the ground as if he had kidney deficiency. He had no strength left to fight Naruto, nor did he have any extra sealing talismans to suppress the Nine-Tails' rampage.

"You guys take Kakashi, Neji and the others and get out of here as soon as possible. I'll hold Naruto off!" Seeing this, Might Guy entrusted his best friend Kakashi to his most trusted disciple Rock Lee.

"Kai-sensei!" Lee called out, carrying Kakashi on his back with high spirits, but the worry in his eyes lingered.

"I understand." Kakashi frowned, but could only agree in the end.

After calmly considering the situation, he also felt that this was the only solution at present.

“Kai-sensei…” Tenten said with some concern. She knew that Kai had just fought against the enemy. Although he was not as exhausted as Kakashi, his physical strength had dropped significantly.

In her opinion, Kai's current physical strength is completely insufficient to support him in high-intensity combat.

But Kai was in the prime of his youth, so he grinned, revealing his shiny front teeth, and gave everyone a good-natured smile. Then he gave everyone a thumbs up.

However, unseen by others, large beads of sweat were rolling down his forehead.

Kai was actually a little worried. Facing the rampaging Nine-Tails, he also had to ensure the safety of others. To be honest, even in his prime, he wasn't very confident.

Moreover, he is currently lacking in energy.

However, protecting his companions is the meaning behind his long-term training in the Eight Gates Formation, so he has to do it even if he can't!

"Sixth Gate - View Gate - Open!"

With a roar, Might Guy instantly broke free of the Gate of View's restraints. Green steam swirled with white flames as he charged forward, engaging Naruto in his tailed beast form in a fierce battle.

Although Guy is not completely ignorant of ninjutsu like Rock Lee, he doesn't know much about sealing techniques either.

Faced with the out-of-control Naruto, he could only resort to the most foolish method—fighting desperately against Naruto in his tailed beast form.

Naruto fell into a coma due to exhaustion, or rather, his mind gradually stabilized, and he deactivated his tailed beast transformation on his own.

Kai did not open the seventh gate directly, but instead opened the sixth gate, the View Gate, first.

Even so, the Gate of View took a toll on Guy, but the speed boost and destructive power it provided were just right for Naruto, who had just activated his three tails.

For Guy, the berserk Naruto is also someone who needs protection, and a tug-of-war between two tough men begins.

The two clashed passionately, exchanging blows and kicks, creating a noisy and chaotic scene.

Meanwhile, Deidara and Sasori had already taken advantage of the airship to leave the Land of Wind and once again arrived at the ancient Loulan Kingdom, which was covered with ruins.

The two wandered through various ruins, searching for a suitable location to build a secret base.

On the other side, Sakura Haruno, who was being carried on Hiruko's shoulder, finally woke up after a long period of unconsciousness and started to make a fuss.

She struggled against Hiruko's shoulders, twisting her body and pounding on his back, cursing, "Let me go, you bastard!"

Despite having her chakra sealed, Sakura is still full of energy.

Hiruko could clearly feel the girl's fully developed body, and her chattering noise annoyed him to no end.

"It's so noisy!" Hiruko was already annoyed with Sakura Haruno, and now she was even more disgusted.

Although it's good that young ninjas are energetic, Hiruko still had a seemingly cheerful smile on his face, and then, with feigned kindness, he gave Sakura's buttocks a couple of hard slaps.

"Clap!"

"Ah!" Sakura's face immediately flushed red, and she was so embarrassed that she didn't know where to put her hands.

Sakura, whose chakra has been sealed, is unable to use her superhuman strength. This little bit of strength that a girl naturally possesses is completely insignificant to Hiruko, who is used to the strength of experts.

However, Sakura's continued commotion was not a solution, and to be honest, Hiruko was also getting a little annoyed.

If it weren't for the fact that Sakura is Tsunade's apprentice in this world, killing this useless girl wouldn't be unreasonable.

"Quiet down, little girl!" Hiruko slapped Sakura's bottom hard with his right hand again.

Sakura continued to cause trouble, so Hiruko used his Lightning Release technique, injecting electricity directly into Sakura's body. The crackling currents continuously paralyzed her body.

However, Hiruko forgot that she was still in Sage Mode, and the electric current generated by her Lightning Release was several times stronger than before, so what was originally just a slight numbing sensation...

What was originally just a few strands of electricity instantly turned into a crackling, electric shock.

The intense electric current caused Sakura's hair to turn slightly black, and her body began to tremble uncontrollably, leaving her frozen in place.

"Ah!" Sakura let out a scream.

Hiruko felt his pants getting wet with liquid.

Looking at Sakura, whose face was flushed with embarrassment and who was being carried on his shoulder, unable to resist, he couldn't help but curse.

Sakura wished she could bury her face in the ground; being electrocuted to the point of wetting her pants was an utter disgrace.

But fearing that this bastard would continue to humiliate her, she eventually quieted down.

However, the warmth emanating from her underwear continued to take a toll on her mental state.

With a loud "boom," before Sakura could even muster her anger, Hiruko frowned and shoved her head into the ground.

Hiruko looked at his pants, which were now soaked with urine, and cursed, "Damn it, he actually peed on my pants!"

Sakura, who had just wet her pants, immediately came into close contact with the sand again, swallowing a mouthful of sand and coughing incessantly.