Being a rogue ninja is worse than being Hokage.

The important thing is not the "contract" but the "precise positioning".

It's likely that a conditional spell was already set up in the secret chamber of the Book of Seals—anyone who touches the Book of Seals will trigger the activation of the Reverse Summoning spell.

The chakra seals placed in the Book of Seals in advance will also ensure that the summoned person cannot effectively resist.

—Since even the Root organization itself can use summoning techniques within a barrier—

In other words, this barrier prepared for Naruto is a barrier that restricts and weakens sensory perception.

Naruto frowned slightly; Danzo had indeed seized a good opportunity to attack him.

This "perception restriction" barrier isn't actually impossible to break free of using the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Other ninjas in the ninja world who have mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique might have a solution to this situation.

Let's not even mention the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, who used the Flying Thunder God Technique to its fullest extent;

And Tobirama Senju, the Second Hokage who was the developer of the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Even Genma Shiranui, Raido Namiashi, and Iwashi Tsubasa, who lacked talent in space-time ninjutsu and required three people to use the "Flying Thunder Formation Technique," which was far weaker than the Flying Thunder God Technique—

—As long as sufficient preparations are made beforehand, those who once served as the Fourth Hokage's bodyguards can ignore the current barrier and move themselves outside of it.

Their use of the Flying Thunder God Technique is entirely based on "positioning" and then "moving".

Their method of casting the Flying Thunder God Technique is similar to that of spirit communication.

Even the Flying Thunder Formation technique, which can only be used by three people together.

During the Fourth Shinobi World War in the original work, as long as the three of them inscribed the Flying Thunder God mark on Tsunade, Genma Shiranui, Raido Namiashi, and Iwashi Tatami would not need to sense the Flying Thunder God mark; they would only need the "existence" of the mark itself as their "location".

By using location tracking, Mei Terumi was teleported over an extremely long distance, allowing the five Kage to gather together on the battlefield.

But Naruto can't do that now.

He had only obtained the Flying Thunder God Technique from the Book of Seals a few short months ago.

Even though Naruto was using Shadow Clones to enhance his proficiency with the Flying Thunder God Technique, it was all done secretly and slowly. He not only had to guard against Danzo's forces but also against the Third Hokage's faction getting involved.

His proficiency with the Flying Thunder God Technique remains at the most basic level, using "positioning," "sensory positioning," and "movement."

Naruto cannot omit the "sensory positioning" step; all three prerequisites are indispensable for his current use of the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Naruto spent two whole years mastering Sage Mode, which inadvertently created a habitual way of thinking for him.

Because the cost of making a mistake while mastering Sage Mode is too high.

Therefore, it took Naruto two years to gradually master Sage Mode.

This led Naruto to continue learning the Flying Thunder God Technique using the same mindset he used when learning Sage Mode, even after obtaining the Flying Thunder God Technique formula.

Rather than being eager to achieve various "results" quickly, he places more emphasis on consolidating the foundation of his techniques.

There is nothing wrong with this matter itself.

However, Danzo's way of dealing with him at this moment actually created Naruto's "weakness".

……

Why won't you answer my question?

Seeing that the four people in front of him remained silent, Naruto spoke again, trying to buy time.

The absorption of natural energy is about to be completed.

Once Naruto enters Sage Mode, he can ignore chakra seals and use Sage Chakra to perform ninjutsu.

Although Naruto's current "lack of familiarity" with the Flying Thunder God Technique caused the perception restriction barrier set up by the Root organization to actually limit Naruto's use of the Flying Thunder God Technique to some extent by a twist of fate.

But just as Naruto had predicted.

The barrier set up by "Root" itself cannot prevent the use of space-time ninjutsu.

After entering Sage Mode, should I reverse the Reverse Summoning Technique and use "Reverse Summoning Technique: Release"?

No! That's too risky.

Naruto couldn't tell whether there would still be enemies waiting for him after returning to the secret chamber after undoing the Reverse Summoning Technique.

Furthermore, it's difficult to guarantee that Naruto won't encounter Danzo himself after returning to Konoha.

From a political perspective, even if Danzo finds a reason to restrict Root's support for the Third Hokage amidst the current chaos in Konoha, he still needs to ensure that he remains uninvolved in the chaos itself.

This is probably why he didn't directly attack Naruto this time, unlike two years ago.

Reverse summoning Naruto to the dense forest, away from the center of Konoha's current chaos, would make it easier to target Naruto.

However, if Naruto were to undo the Reverse Summoning Jutsu and return to Konoha, there's a very high chance that Danzo would personally attack Naruto again.

The battle between Orochimaru and the Third Hokage, the battles between Konoha and the Hidden Sound and Hidden Sand Villages... no one could afford to pay attention to Naruto, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

The secret chamber may also have been protected by a barrier, restricting Naruto's ability to escape using the Flying Thunder God Technique...

If there's no way to avoid a fight, then the chances of winning against the four people in front of us are currently the greatest.

Naruto had already assessed the situation in his mind.

"Wind, stop wasting your breath on him—use your magic—"

Aburame Torune, who had been silent until now, spoke up to remind him.

"I understand. Then, as we agreed before, Terai and Hyo will assist me!"

Yamanaka Kaze struck a pose reminiscent of the Mind Turning Technique.

"Leave it to us!"

Terai and the leopard charged towards Naruto from the side!

Naruto kept an eye on Terai and Hyo, who were approaching him, but he was unaware of their abilities.

However, given Danzo's personality, the members of "Root" must all possess a special skill.

Fortunately, to them, Naruto, whose chakra was sealed, was just a brat who could only use taijutsu.

Otherwise, Terai and Leopard wouldn't have charged straight at them like that.

However, there is also the possibility that it is a feint attack.

Aburame Torune did not participate in this attack.

However, Terai and Hyo's attack was exactly what Naruto wanted!

Naruto pulled out several kunai and shot them at Terai, Hyo, Yamanaka Fu, and Aburame Torune.

Let's start with these two guys who're eager to die!

Sage Mode complete!

"Kunai... Does that mean his only long-range attack method now is ninja tools?"

Aburame Torune looked at the kunai flying towards him; dodging such an attack would be a piece of cake.

"No! Terai, Hyou! Retreat!"

Only Yamanaka Fu, who had been intently watching Naruto in order to successfully execute the Mind Transfer Technique, immediately noticed the anomaly.

Naruto—disappeared from his sight!

However, even though Shan Zhongfeng spoke up to warn them immediately, it was too late!

The next instant, four Narutos appeared in the trajectory of the kunai.

Each of the four Narutos still had a rapidly spinning and compressed chakra ball in their hands!

Rasengan!

Terai and Hyo, unable to adjust their posture in time, managed to catch Naruto's Rasengan.

Without knowing the abilities of the two, Naruto's attack target was not the body, which is easier to hit.

It was Terai and the leopard's heads!

Red blood and white brain matter were pumped out!

The two people's once intact heads were now scattered in pieces all over the ground!

In the blink of an eye, Terai and Hyo died at Naruto's hands.

However, the two shadow clones of Naruto responsible for attacking Yamanaka Fu and Aburame Torune failed at the crucial moment.

The feelings possessed by the dispelled shadow clones were returned to Naruto's main body in the form of memories that did not affect the original body.

At a critical moment, Yamanaka Fu used the Mind-Disrupting Technique, which can control the enemy's movements!

It disrupted the chakra flow of Naruto's shadow clones, causing the shadow clones to dissipate!

"That instantaneous attack just now, without a doubt—was the Flying Thunder God Technique!"

"What exactly happened? Why did the sealing technique suddenly stop working?!"

Yamanaka Fu and Aburame Torune watched as Naruto suddenly regained his ability to use ninjutsu.

"That is!"

They noticed the light eyeshadow on Naruto's face.

"Sage Mode!?"

"What exactly is going on? Although he trained under Jiraiya-sama, there was no information indicating that Jiraiya brought him to Mount Myōboku to practice the Toad Sage Technique!"

……

Naruto, however, paid no attention to the surprise of Yamanaka Fu and Aburame Torune.

He was using his perception in Sage Mode.

As expected, even though Sage Mode increases the user's attack and defense, and enhances the attack range and perception range of physical techniques...

Naruto still couldn't extend his senses beyond the barrier's limits.

Naruto still cannot use the Flying Thunder God Technique for long-distance teleportation.

Which of you two cast the barrier?

Naruto asked, "The deaths of Terai and Hyogoro did not dispel the barrier."

To remove the barrier, the only option is to deal with the remaining Yamanaka Kaze or Aburame Torune.