Konoha: Superman template, the spoiled brat becomes strong.

At the critical moment, Sasuke's figure flashed, he formed hand seals and shouted: "Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!" A huge fireball roared out, like an angry fire dragon, and crashed head-on into the energy wave.

boom!

The deafening explosion resounded through the heavens and the earth, flames shot into the sky, and shockwaves rolled in.

A wave of scorching heat hit them, making their cheeks burn and their hair fly wildly in the wind.

Sasuke grunted and was knocked back several steps by the powerful impact, but he still stood firm, his Sharingan flashing with a cold light, like an eagle eyeing its prey.

Just then, Naruto moved.

His golden hair flew wildly in the wind, and his azure eyes burned with fierce flames.

He clenched his fists, and the Nine-Tails' chakra surged out from his body, enveloping him and forming a golden energy cloak.

"Rasengan!" Naruto roared, charging into the vortex like an arrow released from a bow.

His spinning body stirred up gusts of wind, colliding head-on with the suction force of the vortex.

A crackling sound of electricity exploded in the air, and Naruto felt as if he were fighting a raging beast, making every step forward extremely difficult.

But he did not back down. He gritted his teeth and persevered, pouring all his strength into the Rasengan.

Gradually, the suction force of the vortex began to weaken, and Naruto's figure got closer and closer to the center of the vortex.

Everyone held their breath, watching Naruto with bated breath, their hearts filled with anticipation and excitement.

They could sense the immense power emanating from Naruto, a power capable of changing everything.

Finally, with a deafening roar, the vortex's suction force completely disappeared.

Naruto stood firmly in the center of the vortex, the golden chakra gradually dissipating, revealing his resolute face.

However, just as everyone was cheering, a sudden change occurred.

At the center of the vortex, a pitch-black portal silently appeared, like the gaping maw of an abyss, exuding a chilling and sinister aura.

An eerie light flickered within the portal, as if it led to another world.

Kakashi suddenly looked up, his gaze fixed on the doorway, a sense of foreboding rising in his heart.

"What is that...?"

Chapter 166 Recovery Period After the Attack

The pitch-black doorway, like a gaping maw ready to devour its prey, stood silently before everyone, exuding a chilling and sinister aura.

The air seemed to freeze under this oppressive aura, making it hard to breathe.

The surrounding trees rustled without any wind, adding to the eeriness of the place.

"What...what is this?" Kiba couldn't help but swallow hard, while Akamaru growled uneasily, seemingly sensing the danger as well.

Naruto showed no sign of backing down. He clenched his fists tightly, his eyes burning with a fierce flame—a curiosity about the unknown and a thirst for power.

He strode toward the door, his steps firm and powerful, as if he were about to trample all unknown dangers under his feet.

"I want to see what's inside!" he shouted, his voice filled with confidence and unbridled spirit.

Kakashi frowned. He knew Naruto's personality; once he made up his mind, it was difficult to change it.

He looked around, carefully observing the doorway, trying to find a clue.

Sasuke followed closely behind, his proud face showing a hint of solemnity, and he walked towards the door without hesitation.

Sakura followed closely behind Sasuke. Although she was a little scared, she still mustered her courage and wanted to fight alongside her companions.

Shikamaru yawned lazily, muttering, "What a hassle, but I guess I'll just have to grit my teeth and go for it." Despite his complaints, he still caught up with the group.

Everyone followed closely behind Naruto, a tense atmosphere filling the air. Everyone held their breath, afraid of disturbing something.

Just then, Hinata quietly walked up to Naruto's side. She lowered her head slightly and gently tugged at Naruto's sleeve, her voice barely audible: "Naruto-kun, be careful."

This small gesture, however, was like a spring breeze, gently easing the tense atmosphere.

Everyone turned to look, and saw Hinata's shy yet affectionate gaze, and a strange warmth welled up in their hearts.

Naruto sensed Hinata's concern, turned around and grinned at her, revealing a sunny smile.

He took a deep breath, turned to look at the dark doorway, and his determination intensified.

He took another step, and this time, without the slightest hesitation, he stepped into the doorway first.

The others followed suit, disappearing one by one into the dark portal.

When the last person, Kakashi, also disappeared into the darkness, the portal, like a colossal beast that had devoured everything, fell into complete silence.

However, the silence lasted only a moment before it was broken by a hoarse whisper: "Welcome to...our world..."

The moment they stepped through the door, everyone felt as if they had entered another world.

A biting chill seeped into their skin, and a damp, gloomy atmosphere filled the air, making them feel nauseous.

Before they could even adjust to this sudden change, a group of dark figures darted out of the darkness and attacked them like ghosts.

"What is that?!" Kiba exclaimed in surprise, and Akamaru bared his teeth, letting out a low warning.

Sasuke reacted quickly, forming hand seals, "Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!" A burst of raging flames erupted, engulfing the approaching shadow.

At the same time, Gaara manipulated the sand to form a sturdy shield, blocking the attacks from the other shadowy figures.

These shadowy figures were not physical entities. After being scorched by the flames, they emitted sharp screechs and then transformed into wisps of black mist that hovered in the air, waiting for another opportunity to attack.

They are like maggots clinging to bones, agile and unpredictable, making them impossible to guard against.

"These guys have no physical form!" Sakura exclaimed, clutching her sword tightly but unable to find a suitable target to attack.

The two sides fought back and forth, and the battle was extremely fierce.

Sasuke's fire release was like a fire dragon, raging in the darkness, while Gaara's sand was like an unbreakable defensive line, protecting everyone behind him.

However, the shadowy figures are numerous and constantly changing shape, making them difficult to predict.

The surrounding space was distorted by the energy of the battle, emitting bursts of buzzing sounds.

While everyone was locked in a fierce battle, Shikamaru calmly observed the situation.

He noticed that whenever the shadowy figure was attacked, it would pause for a moment, as if it were regrouping its power.

"Their weakness is their recovery period after an attack!" Shikamaru said in a deep voice.

"Listen to my command, everyone, concentrate your attacks on the same target!" Shikamaru quickly devised a tactic, directing everyone to focus their firepower on the same dark figure.

Everyone understood and focused their attacks on the target designated by Shikamaru.

As expected, under the combined attack of everyone, the shadowy figure's recovery speed slowed down significantly, and it eventually turned into a wisp of green smoke and completely dissipated.

"We did it!" Naruto excitedly pumped his fist, his blood boiling with excitement.

As the shadows dissipated, the surrounding environment gradually became clear.

Only then did everyone realize that they were in a huge cave, and in the center of the cave, a huge seal appeared before them.

The seal was covered with strange runes, shimmering with an eerie light, as if warning everyone.

Kakashi walked to the seal and touched the runes. A powerful force emanated from the runes, knocking him back.

“This seal…” Kakashi said gravely, “seems to be more than simple.”

"What is this?" Naruto asked curiously.

Kakashi shook his head. "I don't know, but I have a bad feeling about this..." He turned to Sasuke. "Sasuke, why don't you give it a try?"

Sasuke stepped forward, activated his Sharingan, and tried to see through the secret of the seal.

However, the moment his gaze fell upon the seal, a powerful force rebounded, causing him to stagger backward.

“This…” Sasuke covered his eyes, his face pale, “This seal seems to be rejecting our investigation…”

“It seems that breaking this seal will not be easy…” Gaara’s voice was low and hoarse, his eyes fixed on the runes on the seal, as if trying to etch them into his mind.

Suddenly, as if he had discovered something, he abruptly raised his head, his gaze falling on an inconspicuous corner deep within the cave. "There..."

Chapter 167 What Right Do You Have?

The crowd gathered around the seal, their eyes fixed on the runes that shimmered with an eerie light.

Kakashi took a deep breath, his brow furrowed, and his fingertips gently brushed across the cold surface of the runes, feeling the ancient and powerful energy contained within.

A tense atmosphere filled the air; everyone held their breath, afraid of disturbing the mysterious seal.

Kakashi's mind raced, trying to find clues to decipher these runes from his vast knowledge and experience.

He muttered some ancient incantations in a low voice, trying to resonate with the seal, but the seal remained silent, as if mocking his overestimation of his abilities.

Just then, Danzo's figure quietly appeared behind everyone.

His gloomy gaze swept over the seal, and a greedy desire surged within him.

He yearns to obtain the power behind the seal, to possess it for himself, and to become the true ruler of Konoha.

Danzo silently formed hand seals, and an invisible wave of chakra spread towards the seal, attempting to interfere with others' investigation and keep them out.

Sasuke keenly noticed Danzo's subtle actions.

He whirled around, his crimson Sharingan fixed on Danzo, his voice icy: "What are you doing?"

Danzo snorted coldly, making no attempt to conceal his intentions: "Only I can control the power of this seal."

"What makes you think you can do this?" Sasuke took a step forward, and powerful chakra erupted from his body, colliding with Danzo's chakra and producing a piercing buzzing sound.

"Because I am more qualified than you!" Danzo's tone was full of arrogance and disdain.

He formed a hand seal with one hand, and a powerful repulsive force pushed back the people around him, attempting to isolate Sasuke.

"Don't even think about it!" Sasuke roared, and lightning chakra condensed into dazzling lightning in his hand, heading straight for Danzo.

Just as the two were about to clash, Iruka suddenly walked to the seal and slowly reached out his hand...

Iruka's hands trembled as he gently stroked the cold runes.

He closed his eyes, and images of his childhood at the ninja academy flashed through his mind.

Long-forgotten fragments of memory, like scattered puzzle pieces, rapidly reassembled in his mind.

A strange feeling welled up inside him; he felt a wonderful connection between himself and the runes.

“Wait…” Iruka opened his eyes, his gaze flashing with an unprecedented light. “I feel like I’ve seen similar runes somewhere before.” Everyone looked at Iruka in surprise. The usually gentle man spoke with a firm tone, carrying an undeniable power.

Iruka described in detail the runes he remembered and his deduced methods of deciphering them.

Kakashi and the others listened attentively, and a flame of hope gradually ignited in their eyes.

Following Iruka's instructions, Kakashi tried to communicate with the seal again.

This time, the seal reacted!

The runes shone even brighter, radiating waves of light.

"Now!" Naruto felt a strong attraction and instinctively placed his hand on the seal, continuously pouring his chakra into it.

The seal's fluctuations intensified, emitting a deep hum, like a sleeping beast awakening.

"Me too!" Sasuke, Sakura, and the others saw this and also poured their chakra into the seal.

The combined power of everyone created a powerful energy flow that impacted the ancient seal.

Cracks began to appear in the seal, and dazzling light burst forth from them, illuminating everyone's faces.

The seal has finally been broken!

A huge beam of light shot into the sky, illuminating the entire night sky.

The crowd cheered excitedly, their blood boiling with excitement.

But at that moment, an unknown and powerful force surged out from the seal and instantly engulfed Naruto.

Everyone was terrified, watching helplessly as Naruto was enveloped by this power.

"Naruto!" Sakura exclaimed, trying to rush over, but was pushed back by an invisible force.

Kakashi's expression turned serious. He reached out to touch that power, but felt a sharp pain, as if countless tiny needles were piercing his body.

"What...what kind of power is this?" he murmured to himself.