The most people Konoha sent came from the strongest of the five great ninja villages, and their overall power was also the greatest.
Without talking about anything else, just Sasuke and Naruto alone were not ordinary strong people. Although these two had not entered the new world and had not received the enhancement of the dragon vein power, they had reached an extremely ridiculous level by relying on their own talent.
Moreover, to tell the truth, unless it was someone like Orochimaru who directly fused the dragon vein power, the enhancement from the dragon vein power would not be much for top-level strong people.
The value was already high, and adding more value would result in an increase of less than one tenth.
It was obvious that Naruto and Sasuke had already reached the level of top-level strong people at this time, although it seemed like there were quite a few strong people at this level.
But this strength was real, so with these two people present, Konoha was not worried about the safety of the group.
Moreover, the World Government arranged for immortals to watch Konoha's power, also because the power sent by Konoha was strong enough. This was a respect for Konoha.
Of course, it was also a respect for the "Uzumaki Clan."
"The strength of these stone statues is not right. They can attract natural energy, although they can't use very strong moves."
A flash of lightning flew back from a distance, and Sasuke immediately revealed his investigation results after appearing.
After the evil spirit resurrected, it summoned a large number of stone statue puppets. These things were similar to terracotta warriors, but their combat power was a bit ridiculous.
"However, being able to use natural energy is a big threat to ordinary people, but apart from these puppets, no trace of the evil spirit has been found, nor has any trace of other enemies."
After eating the devil fruit, Sasuke's perception ability became stronger and stronger, and because he could elementalize himself, the task of scouting the way naturally fell to Sasuke.
"No strong enemies found?"
Shikamaru nodded. The route he chose was the safest and had the clearest purpose. This way, he could restrain the World Government's attention.
However, since nothing was found, it meant that they were still far from the evil spirit. Otherwise, people from the World Government would definitely appear.
"The evil spirit is a small matter. We should focus our goal on Gato, Shikamaru."
Inuzuka Kiba suggested. Everyone knew who the real enemy was this time.
"Gato? Gato is not what we need to worry about."
"Gato is now a member of the Uzumaki Clan recognized by the World Government. We can attack Gato, but Naruto cannot meet Gato."
Shikamaru shook his head. He saw the clearest.
The reason why Shikamaru was chosen to lead the team this time was because he had the ability to see the situation clearly, and he had enough courage.
In terms of experience, Shikamaru was far inferior to his father, Nara Shikaku, but Shikamaru kept his word. He said he could make sacrifices back then, and now he still could.
Even if it was difficult on the front line battlefield, Shikamaru still persevered. The so-called family bond was never something he considered.
This was Shikamaru's only chance. Only he understood this.
The young generation of Konoha's geniuses, including the future of various families, were here. This was his only chance to free these people from family disputes.
Of course, Shikamaru understood that the connection between some people and their families was very close, so when necessary, he had to use any means.
Fortunately, that time had not yet come, and others did not know what Shikamaru was going to do.
"Why?"
The others were stunned, including Naruto. He couldn't understand why he couldn't meet Gato.
"If you meet, there will inevitably be a battle. If the strength is too different, it's okay, but to be honest, Naruto, do you have the confidence to defeat Gato directly?"
Shikamaru said.
Naruto thought about it. He knew what Gato was like. It was because of this that he understood how difficult he was.
"If it's a separate battle, Mr. Gato is no match for me, but Mr. Gato won't do that, and this battle can't end in a short time."
"That's the biggest reason. You are all from the Uzumaki Clan. If you keep entangled, it will guide the direction of this war to the Uzumaki Clan.
This will be bad for the Uzumaki Clan."
After Shikamaru said this, everyone understood something. Once the war turned into an internal conflict in the Uzumaki Clan, the situation would be completely different.
"That's right, so Naruto should try not to contact Gato."
Inuzuka Kiba nodded. Neji on the side also nodded silently. Although he was no longer fighting for the Hyuga clan, he understood this principle, coming from a family.
And Shikamaru's decision was not a problem. Coming from the Nara clan, he would still consider it from the direction of the family.
But in fact, Shikamaru thought more. What he was thinking about was not ninja clans. Ninja clans and the Uzumaki Clan were completely different.
The more he could consider from the family's point of view, the more Shikamaru understood the difference between the Uzumaki Clan and ordinary ninja clans.
The Uzumaki Clan, just by relying on their reputation, could fight against the World Government.
So, in order to ensure certain characteristics of this clan, Shikamaru did not want Naruto to take risks.
"In that case, then Naruto and Toneri, you two stay behind. Sasuke and we will go to the front to avoid unexpected situations."
Ino said. The gathering this time was not really to let such a group of them act. As long as the range of action was not too far, they could support each other.
"Yes, Naruto should be at the very back!"
Everyone also nodded. Being at the very back was definitely the safest.
The others were in groups of three, and the last Naruto and Toneri became a group of two. However, they were at the back, which was also the safest. It didn't matter if there were fewer people.
Toneri did not have the right to express his opinion on this.
"Let's go, Toneri."
Naruto slumped his head, feeling like he was being disliked by others.
The marine soldiers behind the two of them didn't care about Naruto's feelings at all. Being at the very back made them breathe a sigh of relief.
"Finally, we're not walking in the front."
"Otherwise, every time Lord Naruto goes out, he gets ganged up on, and we get beaten by pirates too."
"This time it's finally a little easier."
"Yeah..."
Hearing the complaints of his subordinates, Naruto's face became even more embarrassed.
Each of them brought only two hundred elite marines this time, and Naruto's subordinates were all elites.
With Naruto and Sasuke's treatment in the East Sea, they couldn't help but become elites. Now, dealing with these stone puppets that didn't have much strength felt pretty good.
On the other side, next to a small river in the forest, Minato sat quietly on a stone. Next to Minato was Kabuto's clone.
"They've left.
Only Naruto is left, Fourth Hokage. Would you like to try?"
Minato still held a lot of newspapers about Naruto in his hand, including the recent news of Naruto becoming the lord of the Land of Waves.
To be honest, Minato had never imagined that this world would become like this, nor had he thought that his son had become a force to be reckoned with in this world.
Moreover, being able to receive so much care, Minato thought that he was really negligent.
"Naruto has grown up too. It's really good to be able to see Naruto grow up."
Minato did not say anything. He stood up from the stone, and the natural energy around him surged at this moment. A layer of orange-red eye shadow appeared on Minato's eyes.
In this instant, Minato entered Sage Mode, and the special kunai in his hand also slipped from his sleeve.
The next moment.
A golden light disappeared into the forest.
On the other side, Toneri noticed something at the moment when Minato entered Sage Mode.
"There are natural energy fluctuations."
"Natural energy fluctuations? Is it the World Government's immortals?"
Naruto thought about it. It should be the World Government's immortals who appeared. No need to be too nervous.
Before long, another marine soldier ran over.
"Lord Naruto, we found a kunai used by ninjas in the forest. It's a little different from ordinary kunai. Please take a look."
The marines were not very familiar with ninja weapons and could only hand them over to Naruto to look at.
Naruto took the kunai and frowned. He had never seen this special kunai before. No, he seemed to have some impression.
Being watched by a group of people, Naruto was embarrassed to pretend that he didn't know anything.
He could only bring the kunai closer to continue studying it, but he wasn't studying it himself. Naruto also asked the Nine Tails in his body.
A layer of orange-red chakra emerged. The Nine Tails successfully saw the scene outside, and what caught his eye was that... familiar kunai.
"Kurama, do you recognize this kunai?"
"Of course, I recognize it. Only one person in the ninja world uses this thing, but why are you holding it so close..."
The Nine Tails was very familiar with this kunai. How could he not recognize it? He casually replied.
But in the next moment, the Nine Tails' scalp went numb. No, why was this brat holding it so close? And wasn't that guy dead?
"Throw it away quickly!!"
The Nine Tails let out a sharp roar in the next moment. The tailed beast chakra on Naruto exploded, as if it had been frightened.
At the same time as the Nine Tails made a sound, Naruto's eyes gradually widened, and a golden light flashed.
A white coat appeared from the golden flash. The natural energy around shattered at this moment. A blue chakra ball appeared in front of Naruto.
Naruto's head directly transformed into the Nine Tails' head. The head formed by the tailed beast chakra directly bit Minato's Rasengan, but that terrifying destructive power could not be blocked by tailed beast chakra of this level.
"Boom!!"
Naruto flew out.
At the same time, the marine soldiers around Naruto also reacted. Naruto's adjutant reacted the fastest, and swung his katana, unleashing a sharp blade light nearly ten meters long.
Such a fast reaction and such attack strength shocked Toneri. Even if it wasn't a ninja, he was still so strong.
"What a fast reaction. Is this the power that appeared after Shanks broke through the limit?"
Minato praised.
A soldier was able to have such a fast reaction, and this attack strength was also ridiculously high.
In the more than ten years since his death, the world had already undergone earth-shaking changes.
Facing the attack coming towards him, Minato reached out and grabbed the kunai that fell in the air. The next moment.
"Buzz!!"
The surrounding air was vibrating. A more terrifying blade light appeared from the surface of the special kunai, directly tearing the surrounding air.
The attack that came towards Minato was instantly torn apart, and then the light gold blade light rushed straight to the adjutant.
"How... is this possible!!"
The sharp attack arrived in the next moment. The terrifying slash touched his blade. There was no extremely terrifying power and impact as imagined.
But in that instant, the katana in the adjutant's hand suddenly dimmed, and the blade broke into countless pieces.
A bloodstain appeared, and blood splattered everywhere.
At the same time, Toneri spread his hands, and the ground under everyone's feet began to move rapidly, quickly pulling away from Minato. The adjutant was also protected by Toneri.
On the battlefield, against an enemy's surprise attack, pulling away was the most correct thing to do. Toneri's reaction was fast, and his movements were quick, not making any mistakes on his first battle.
But unfortunately, it wasn't enough to not make mistakes. He was facing Minato.
Compared to Minato, anyone seemed less excellent.
This was Jiraiya's evaluation of Minato. In the era before Shanks appeared, Minato's talent was definitely the most excellent that Jiraiya had ever seen.
On the other side, Naruto's figure stabilized, and a mouthful of blood spurted from his mouth.
He looked up and saw the golden flash.
At this moment, Naruto finally understood the other party's identity. He looked shocked, because the other party's identity was a bit extraordinary.
"The legendary Yellow Flash... the Fourth Hokage..."
"The Fourth Hokage who was called Yellow Monkey by Brother Shanks, Minato Namikaze!!"
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