Naruto: I upgraded my bloodline limit using chakra.

In addition, if Xuan Ye hadn't intervened just now...

Perhaps the Uchiha convoy has been completely wiped out.

Tiehuo greatly admired Xuanye, so even though he was older, he obeyed Xuanye's orders.

Xuan Ye thought for a moment and said, "Tie Huo, you take the seriously injured people back to Konoha first, and we will set off back shortly after."

This is not a place to stay for long, otherwise Xuan Ye, with his superb healing skills, could have helped his people.

"Okay!" Tiehuo nodded, picked up the wounded man, and headed towards Konoha.

After discovering that only the horses were frightened and the vehicles were not damaged, Genye led the convoy toward Konoha.

Time is tight.

We cannot afford to fail!

After the attacks by the Utatane clan and Kakuzu, the rest of the journey was peaceful, and they eventually returned safely to Konoha.

After returning to the Uchiha clan.

The group received a warm welcome.

"Xuanye, we owe you so much this time!" When Fugaku learned that Xuanye had successfully completed the escort mission, he excitedly slapped the table, overjoyed.

These building materials.

This can solve the urgent problem facing the Uchiha Real Estate project!

"I never imagined the Utatane clan would be so audacious as to attack our clan's convoy of building materials!" Upon returning, Genba told Fugaku about the Utatane clan's attack on the Uchiha clan, warning him to be careful of this clan.

Genye said indifferently, "This time, the Utatane clan lost nearly thirty members, which is much greater than the Uchiha clan's losses. They must be very heartbroken!"

Fugaku added, "Currently, the strength of the Uchiha clan alone is no match for that of the Uchiha. They will eventually be defeated by their arrogance and complacency."

"However, Genba's suggestion is very good. After all, Koharu Utatane is one of Konoha's high-ranking advisors, so it's always good to be wary of them."

Fugaku also felt that Genba's words made a lot of sense.

Genba suddenly said, "Uncle Fugaku, when I was in the capital, I subdued a bloodline ninja!"

So Genyo began to tell her about helping Princess Yunji deal with the Toyotomi clan and subduing Kaguya Nagazora. After all, Fugaku was the head of the Uchiha clan, so it was better to discuss many things with him.

"You dare to harbor a rogue ninja from Kirigakure? You're incredibly audacious." Fugaku smiled bitterly upon hearing Genba's words.

However, Fugaku also knew this.

Everything Genba did.

All of this was done to increase the overall strength of the Uchiha clan.

As long as Kaguya Sora doesn't reveal her identity, it's fine.

It's not a big deal.

After all, Kaguya Sora's identity is not as sensitive as that of Pakura from Sunagakure.

As for joining forces with Princess Yunji...

Fugaku cared even less.

Although the Daimyo is nominally the leader of the Land of Fire, the ninja world has always been about who has the strongest fist. The Daimyo's peak ninja strength is only the Twelve Guardian Ninjas, and many of them already have ulterior motives. The Uchiha are not afraid of them at all.

...

night.

After a long day of playing, Naruto returned to his apartment and happily made himself a bowl of instant noodles.

"Naruto Uzumaki, you have suffered countless humiliations in Konoha these past three years. Do you want to leave with me?" A figure came from the darkness, startling Naruto. He looked towards the figure.

He was a tall man with dark gold vertical pupils, and he exuded a chilling aura, as sinister as a venomous snake.

"Who are you? I'm not leaving with you!" Upon seeing Orochimaru, Naruto instinctively sensed danger and knocked the milk on the table to the ground as he retreated.

"You have no right to choose..." Orochimaru smiled sinisterly and slowly walked towards Naruto.

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No wall is completely airtight.

Although the Konoha leadership deliberately tried to suppress the news, the story of Orochimaru kidnapping Naruto and defecting from Konoha quietly spread throughout the village, gradually gaining momentum.

No one could believe it.

Orochimaru, one of the legendary Sannin, actually did such a thing.

You should know that Naruto Uzumaki is the Jinchūriki of the Nine-Tails.

If the Nine-Tails is released.

This will inevitably lead to widespread suffering and loss of life.

This incident even caused panic among the villagers.

They fear that the Nine-Tailed Fox incident will happen again.

This also caused Hiruzen Sarutobi, Orochimaru's teacher, to experience a sharp decline in prestige...

The Hokage's office building.

Inside the meeting room.

The atmosphere was very oppressive.

At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi's face was gloomy as he looked around at everyone, and everyone who saw him lowered their heads.

He fixed his gaze on Kakashi, a hint of anger flashing across his aged face.

"Kakashi, you are the captain of the Anbu. Your Anbu squad is responsible for monitoring the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. Now that the Jinchuriki has been kidnapped, you are directly responsible. I will deal with you according to the situation after this is over!"

Upon hearing this...

Kakashi remained silent.

It's true that Naruto Uzumaki is under constant surveillance by the Anbu.

Sometimes they are Chunin members of a squad, and sometimes they are Jonin.

But Orochimaru was, after all, one of the Legendary Sannin.

He was also a disciple of Hiruzen Sarutobi.

When someone plots against someone with ulterior motives, who can predict or guard against it?

Even the usually aloof Kakashi felt frustrated at this moment.

But he didn't intend to offer any further explanation.

Finding Naruto and bringing him back to Konoha is the most urgent task!

Moreover, one of the ANBU members died at Orochimaru's hands this time.

Those were teammates I spent every day with.

In addition, Kakashi himself didn't like Orochimaru.

We must get revenge!

“Last night’s heavy rain washed away Orochimaru’s scent completely, so even with our skilled tracking dogs, we won’t be able to find him. However…” Hiruzen Sarutobi paused, then continued:

"Orochimaru kidnapped the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki simply to study the Nine-Tails' power. He needs a laboratory. According to Konoha's intelligence department, Orochimaru has four research labs outside. He is very likely heading to these places. You form four teams to pursue Orochimaru!"

Everyone nodded in agreement.

If it weren't for this heavy rain, Kakashi could have summoned a tracking dog to hunt down Orochimaru.

The Inuzuka clan of Konoha are also skilled at tracking.

However, Orochimaru had planned this for a long time and chose a rainy day, which would wash away his and Naruto's scent.

The only place Konoha could search for him was in the laboratory where he used to work.

If it cannot be found.

Konoha will lose the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki...

Hiruzen Sarutobi then instructed, "Kakashi, Yamato, and three ANBU Jonin form a team to go to Orochimaru's first laboratory."

"Kakashi, I hope you won't be careless this time and will make amends!"

"Received!" Kakashi replied indifferently.

"Shisui, you and five ANBU Jonin will head to the second laboratory."

"Received!" Zhishui respectfully accepted the order.

"Your team, Root Division One, proceed to the third laboratory."

“Received!” the Root member replied.

Since Danzo was dismissed, Hiruzen Sarutobi has been directly leading Root, but a new leader has not yet been appointed.

then.

Hiruzen Sarutobi turned his gaze to Jiraiya, who was silent in the shadows.

"Jiraiya, I know Orochimaru's defection is hard for you, but now is not the time to be sad. The most important thing is to bring the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki back to Konoha. I hope you will join us and form the Fourth Squad to lead the Sarutobi clan members to capture Orochimaru."

"I hope you... will do everything in your power to protect Konoha!"

Jiraiya shook his head and said, "Don't worry, Hokage. Even if I die, I will bring Naruto back to Konoha. However, I plan to act on my own."

After saying that.

Jiraiya left the meeting room.

He understood Orochimaru's personality; the latter was a meticulous person.

If the higher-ups in Konoha can access this information, then it must be a completely worthless secret.

Therefore, Hiruzen Sarutobi's plan was absolutely futile.

Several years ago.

Jiraiya once unintentionally visited the land of rivers.

Orochimaru's hidden outpost has been discovered.

Even Orochimaru was unaware that he knew about this.

Jiraiya's inner voice told him this.

Orochimaru is very likely the one who led Naruto to this base!

Furthermore, Jiraiya and Orochimaru had a long-standing friendship as classmates.

If other ninjas join the pursuit.

It might kill Orochimaru.

Jiraiya didn't want to see Orochimaru get hurt.

He wanted to resolve the matter peacefully.

At the same time, Jiraiya was very puzzled.

What has happened to Orochimaru over the years?

How could this lead him to commit such audacious and reckless act as kidnapping the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki?

Moreover, Jiraiya felt a surge of anger when he saw Hiruzen Sarutobi shift the blame onto Kakashi. After all, the former was Orochimaru's teacher, and he had failed to provide proper guidance on values. That's why Jiraiya disregarded the latter's feelings and rejected his arrangement.

Looking in the direction Jiraiya had left, Hiruzen Sarutobi's face darkened.

He tore off his divine robe and spoke.

"I will lead the team to the fourth laboratory. While I am away from Konoha, I will have advisors Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu look after the village!"

At the construction site of an Uchiha real estate project.

Jiraiya found Genba and told him his purpose!

He wanted Genba to follow him to hunt down Orochimaru!

After being tricked by Genba last time, Jiraiya was not convinced and made a special effort to learn about Genba. He discovered that Genba was not only exceptionally talented, but also at least at the level of an elite Jonin, making him a rare talent.