Naruto: From Fake to Real, Deceiving the Ninja World.

Upon hearing this name, Hiruzen Sarutobi trembled in fear.

However, a remark from Yun Chuan reminded him.

"Uchiha Madara, if it really is him, even if he is not dead, do you think he would appear in such a secretive manner?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi naturally knew the answer to this question.

--Won't.

Based on Hiruzen Sarutobi's understanding of Madara Uchiha.

Even if that guy is old and about to die, even if that guy has little strength left, he wouldn't wear a mask and act like a ghost.

Given Madara Uchiha's personality, he would rather die in a place where no one knows him than show his weakness to others.

Therefore, that guy is most likely an imposter, and is probably an Uchiha clan member who inherited Madara Uchiha's extreme ideology and legacy.

Meanwhile, in the room that Hiruzen Sarutobi was watching at that moment.

Naruto Uzumaki remained peacefully asleep, completely undisturbed by the chaos outside.

Inside the sealed space, Kurama opened its eyes upon sensing several unfamiliar and familiar auras that suddenly appeared in Konoha.

"It's that damned Uchiha again!"

Sensing Obito Uchiha's presence, a hint of apprehension flashed in Kurama's vertical pupils.

It still hasn't forgotten the feeling of being forcibly extracted from Kushina Uzumaki's body using Madara Uchiha's summoning jutsu, and then being forcibly controlled by the Mangekyou Sharingan.

But soon, as if it suddenly remembered something, it looked at the quiet wooden house in the distance, and its slightly tense body immediately relaxed.

Yeah, with this old guy here, what am I afraid of?

To be honest, I've been used as a cushion by this old guy for quite a while now.

Even if they don't care about me, they should at least consider how comfortable it is for me to sit on them. If we were really in danger, they wouldn't just stand by and watch me die, would they?

"Cough cough."

Thinking of this, Nine-Tails coughed and tentatively lowered its voice, "Um..."

But before it could finish speaking, it was interrupted by a sound coming from inside the wooden house.

"You are mine," the voice said calmly. "They can't take you away."

Upon hearing this, for the first time, Nine-Tails wasn't angry at being treated as an "object." Instead, she felt a strong sense of security and was overjoyed.

It wasn't for nothing that I was acting as a human cushion all this time!

It was even starting to look forward to that damned Uchiha coming to find it.

but……

"Aren't you interested in those Yin-style creations outside?" Nine-Tails asked curiously.

Since Otsutsuki Toneri's father was able to see that 'Void' was a Yin Release creation, Kurama, being a Yin-Yang Release creation, could naturally also sense the nature of 'Void'.

To be honest, this was the first time it had encountered such a Yin-based creation, and it felt strange and unique in its way of existence.

Oh, no, it's not the first time...

Seemingly realizing something, Kurama's vertical pupils narrowed slightly.

"It is a product of my creation." Otsutsuki Kumo's calm voice reached my ears, "So what's the point of asking whether you're curious or not?"

This statement instantly confirmed the Nine-Tailed Fox's suspicions, deepening its sense of awe.

This ability is equivalent to creating an existence completely different from living organisms.

"So, you want to destroy Konoha?"

Nine-Tails' vertical pupils flickered slightly, its eyes filled with eager anticipation.

This is something I can do!

But the next sentence instantly poured cold water on his enthusiasm.

"Whether it's destroyed or not, what does it matter to me?" he said.

"Don't you think the existence of Konoha and other ninja villages is a mistake?" Kurama couldn't help but ask.

"What does it matter whether it's wrong or not?"

"Do you think I haven't tried to guide those lambs that are being raised in captivity and waiting to be slaughtered?"

Otsutsuki said in a cold tone, "But when I open the lambs' cage, they will just stand there, looking at me with confusion in their eyes."

"Fox, you are the same."

Hearing the arrogance in his words, Nine-Tails opened its mouth as if to say something, but in the end it obediently shut up.

Because it genuinely believes that humans are constantly repeating the same mistakes and are completely unaware of their errors, the reason it wants to refute that statement is simply because it feels it is different from humans.

But if it can see the worst aspects of humanity from its centuries-old perspective as an observer, then perhaps it sees the same in the eyes of this ancient creature that has lived for thousands of years?

While Kurama was reflecting on its own actions, Otsutsuki Kumoshiki slowly opened his eyes inside the wooden house.

"Finally, I've found you," he thought to himself.

After spending his days inside Naruto Uzumaki, he finally found what he was looking for.

Ashura's chakra!

He won't be like Black Zetsu.

After obtaining the Rinnegan from the reincarnations of Ashura and Indra, Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha, he completely disregarded subsequent reincarnations, causing his plan to fail.

As long as Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha are still in Hagoromo's hands, and even as long as Ashura and Indra's chakra are still reincarnated, Hagoromo could turn the tide at any time with their help.

No matter what Hyuga Kumokawa turns the ninja world into, Ashura and Indra's chakra will continue to reincarnate.

Yu Yi can create "Children of Prophecy" at any time, also known as "Protagonists of the World," and use them to overthrow his plans and rule.

Even if you kill Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha, it won't make a difference. Instead, it will alert Hagoromo and cause you to lose track of Ashura and Indra.

Therefore, what the body of "Otsutsuki Kumoshiki" needs to do is to hold the "protagonist" in its own hands.

but……

Looking at Ashura's chakra, which was almost completely fused with Naruto's soul, Otsutsuki Kumoshiki couldn't help but frown.

No wonder the reincarnations of Ashura and Indra throughout history have such similar personalities; it turns out that the chakra and soul of Ashura and Indra are fused together.

Or rather, the chakra of Asura and Indra is essentially the soul.

Hagoromo Otsutsuki has truly mastered the art of manipulating the soul, achieving an effect that is nearly indistinguishable from the Otsutsuki clan's "Karma" seal.

Even he couldn't remove it to that extent, and besides Ashura's chakra, he also sensed something mixed in with it.

"A backup plan left behind by Hagoromo?" Otsutsuki Kumoshiro's blue eyes narrowed slightly. "Did he think that would prevent me from touching Ashura's chakra?"

Since you won't let outsiders touch Ashura's chakra, then I'll grant your wish and let Ashura's chakra become Naruto's power.

However, the way it is realized as power may be different from what you imagine.

"Ashura," Otsutsuki Kumoshiki whispered, "become Naruto Uzumaki's Zanpakuto."

You will no longer have a symbiotic relationship.

Rather, it is the knife and the person wielding it.

Two independent individuals.

Chapter 173 Is Konoha destined to follow in the footsteps of Kusagakure?

"Sandaime-sama!"

Several figures appeared beside Hiruzen Sarutobi; they were ninjas from various ninja clans who had rushed over upon hearing the news.

Leading the group was Nara Shikaku, flanked by Akimichi Choza and Yamanaka Inoichi, along with Aburame Shiki, Inuzuka Tsuru, and others. Their faces were all unusually solemn, their brows furrowed.

"Lord Third Hokage," Nara Shikaku asked in a deep voice, "What exactly happened? What was the source of the attack...?"

"The Uchiha clan."

Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand, interrupting Shikaku's question. He glanced at everyone present and said coldly, "It has now been confirmed that Itachi Uchiha betrayed Konoha and colluded with foreign enemies."

"Several days ago, the Uchiha clan slaughtered their own people and replaced them with a creature called 'White Zetsu' that has an extremely strong ability to disguise itself."

"Now that they have been discovered, they are even more determined to resist arrest by the secret police."

"Now, come with me to the Uchiha clan's territory to quell the unrest."

Upon hearing this, the faces of all the ninjas showed expressions of horror.

Uchiha Itachi, slaughtering his own clan and colluding with foreign enemies?

Is that guy crazy?

Moreover, is this something he could have done all by himself?

"go!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi said no more, tore off his divine robe, revealing his combat uniform underneath, and disappeared from the spot.

The others exchanged glances and then followed suit.

However, before they even reached the outer perimeter of the Uchiha clan's territory, the scene before them caused everyone to stop in their tracks, their expressions changing drastically with shock.

The sounds of inhuman screams, shrieks, and eerie laughter mingled together and reached my ears.

Then, several black figures covered with pale masks walked towards them in a strange and twisted manner.

What's even more chilling is that beneath the masks of these monsters, in those scarlet eyes filled with hatred and a desire for destruction, are clearly the patterns of the Sharingan!

Moreover, they all have three-tomoe Sharingan!

"What, what is that thing?!"

"The Sharingan? These things were invented by the Uchiha clan?!"

Before they could react, a massive 'Void' opened its enormous maw, and a dark red energy gathered and compressed wildly within it.

"Shadow Head Neck Binding Technique!"

The Nara clan's Jonin's expression changed, and without hesitation, he raised his hand and quickly formed a hand seal.

The black shadow instantly wrapped around 'Hollow's' body, but the next second the Nara Jonin's body trembled.

"puff!"

As if struck by something, he suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood, and his face turned deathly pale.

His mistake gave the Hollow a chance to unleash a Cero.

hum! !

A dark red beam of light shot out at extreme speed, instantly annihilating several ninjas who couldn't dodge in time, along with everything behind them, leaving not even a trace of ash!

Seeing this terrifying scene, the others dodged in time, but their expressions changed, and they blurted out, "Those attacks were launched by these ghostly things!"

The Nara Jonin who was coughing up blood hurriedly said, "This thing's spiritual energy is too strong! The Nara and Yamanaka clans, don't attack it, and don't use genjutsu on it!"

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's face darkened, and he quickly formed hand seals, took a deep breath, and exhaled a ball of flame in the shape of a dragon's head.

"Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique!"

boom! !

Several slowly approaching 'Hollows' were engulfed in flames, and Hiruzen Sarutobi's power sent a jolt through everyone.

But soon, amidst the distorted air and under the horrified gazes of the crowd, those dark figures emerged from the flames unharmed.

"How can this be?"

"Even the Third Hokage's ninjutsu couldn't harm them?!"

"How to do?"

"what!!"

Just as everyone was filled with fear, several Konoha ninjas had their souls sucked by the Hollow, letting out a series of shrill screams.

Looking at the spirit being sucked out of his body, the Yamanaka clan ninja said in a hoarse voice, "They are devouring souls!"

Upon hearing this, most of the color drained from everyone's faces, and they all thought of the Hidden Grass Village from back then.