The ninja squads from the five great nations usually include at least one sensory-type ninja—and Iwagakure was no exception.
So, not long after they entered the cave, they realized there were others inside.
But they didn't act immediately. Concerned about a possible ambush, they quietly withdrew to observe the cave's entrance from outside. If any Konoha shinobi or renowned masters were lying in wait, they would retreat without hesitation.
But what they saw shocked them.
Just a disabled man and two women.
And those two women were precisely the targets they had been tracking. One of them had even been wounded earlier by their captain.
It was like finding treasure without even trying.
"Brothers, remember—take these two women alive," barked the Iwagakure captain, his voice echoing through the cave.
"Understood!" the three team members responded in unison. One of them glanced at Uchiha Mikoto with a lecherous gleam in his eyes.
"Captain, can we have a little fun with them before taking them back to base?"
"What, homesick for your wife already?" the captain sneered.
"We're all men here—you know how it is. Heh."
"Fine, but be gentle. You can play, just don't break them~ Hahaha!"
Their vulgar banter rang out without shame, fueling the rage and anxiety of Mikoto and Yoshino. The kunai in Yoshino's hand trembled.
Everyone knew: in wartime, beautiful women rarely met a good end if captured by the enemy.
"I'm sorry, Mikoto," Yoshino said sadly, closing her eyes. "This is my fault. I shouldn't have hesitated when we found Menma. We should have left immediately. We'd be far away by now."
Regret surged through her. If only she'd left with Mikoto right away instead of letting her heart soften...
Mikoto sighed. "Don't blame yourself, Yoshino. Maybe we couldn't have escaped either way. Let's go down fighting."
Yoshino nodded, casting a glance at Naruto lying motionless on the ground. Was he… pretending to be dead?
But the enemy already knew he was alive. Would anyone be that stupid?
The thought made her regret even saving him. But then she shook her head.
Whatever. Let him pretend. If he can slip away, good for him.
"Yoshino, take this," Mikoto said, tossing a pill. She popped one into her own mouth as well.
"If we're going down, we'll die here—not become burdens to the village."
Yoshino nodded and put the pill in her mouth. "Yeah."
Seeing this, the Iwagakure captain burst out laughing. "You sluts think you can just die and get away from this?"
"Dream on. I'm one of Iwagakure's top medical-nin. You think poison will save you?"
Panic set in for Mikoto and Yoshino.
They couldn't even choose death?
"Then prepare yourselves for what's coming next!"
His roar shook the cave.
The captain charged first—his muscular arms oddly paired with precise chakra scalpels, cutting through the air toward Mikoto and Yoshino with murderous intent.
His aura was oppressive, clearly not taking the women seriously.
Cold sweat ran down their foreheads. Their bodies trembled under his killing intent.
"Yoshino, let's die together!"
"Okay!"
But instead of attacking the enemy, they turned their weapons on themselves—aiming straight for their own necks.
They didn't believe anyone could be saved after a beheading.
Better to die on their own terms.
"I choose... Option Four!"
Suddenly—a massive golden hand shot through the air between them and slammed the Iwagakure captain into the ground.
!!!
The speed and strength were monstrous. The captain had no time to react—he was seized and slammed back and forth like a ragdoll.
Thud! Thud! Thud!
His face hit the dirt three times. He spat out blood.
What… what just happened?
I can't see straight...
Everything hurts!
"Captain!"
The remaining Iwagakure shinobi reacted quickly. Their training kicked in and they charged forward to save their commander.
But more golden hands sliced through the air, seizing all of them with brutal efficiency.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
The thunderous impacts echoed through the cave, finally snapping Mikoto and Yoshino out of their shock.
They turned to look behind them.
Naruto—previously limp and unconscious—was now standing upright. His long hair flowed like flame, his body radiated golden light, and his cold eyes were filled with disdain.
He hovered in midair like a living god.
His eyes—so cold—mirrored the same scorn the Iwagakure captain had shown them earlier.
To Naruto, these enemies weren't threats.
They were insects—easily crushed beneath his heel.
Mikoto's eyes widened in disbelief. "Is that... Menma-kun?"
"I'm not sure..." Yoshino mumbled. She looked toward where Naruto had been lying—but it was empty now.
Gasp!
Scratching her head, she added, "It has to be him…"
Naruto stood with his hands behind his back, appearing calm and arrogant.
In truth, he was staring at a panel only he could see:
[Alert!]
Iwagakure squad is attacking. You, Uchiha Mikoto, and Nara Yoshino are trapped. What will you do?
Option 1: Beg for mercy.
Watch Mikoto and Yoshino suffer while pleading for your life.
Reward: Pure Heart (Permanent)
Option 2: Stay rational.
Quietly escape alone and avoid the conflict.
Reward: 10% Body Recovery
Option 3: Indulge.
Join Iwagakure and take part in abusing Yoshino and Mikoto.
Reward: 20% Body Recovery
Option 4: Ruthless.
Kill anyone who dares touch your people!!!
Reward: Artifact – Forgiveness Talisman
Artifact – Forgiveness Talisman: When placed on someone, it compels forgiveness—no matter how vile your actions.
Note 1: Cannot be used on self.
Note 2: Only works on targets weaker than you.
"Damn these multiple-choice questions!" Naruto cursed silently.
He really needed his body to recover...
But options two and three were unthinkable. Abandoning the women who had saved him? No way.
Besides, they had carried him here and sheltered him.
He glanced at the timer on the top right of the panel—20 minutes of power granted by the experience card. Only one had passed.
19 minutes left—more than enough.
Suddenly, white chakra burst from the Iwagakure captain. With a roar, he cut through the golden hand restraining him using a blade of chakra.
Pain coursed through his body, but he grinned with excitement.
This was the fight he'd been craving.
"Hahaha! It's been too long since I've had a battle like this!"
His shout made Mikoto and Yoshino nervous again.
How was he still standing?!
Everyone else had been beaten to a pulp—but this guy?
So resilient!
Were they doomed after all?
Then—
SLAP!
A flash of gold—Naruto's backhand landed square across the captain's face.
"Why are you shouting?!"
"You're hurting my ears, idiot."
SLAP!
Another hit snapped the captain's head sideways, the sheer insult cutting deeper than the pain.
Fury blazed in his eyes.
You monster… You were pretending to be crippled?!
If he'd known, they never would've approached.
No escape now. He'd drag Naruto to hell if it was the last thing he did.
"Die!!!" He lunged forward with a blade-hand strike, aiming straight for Naruto's neck.
"Who said you could move?"
Naruto casually dodged, kneed the man in the groin, then smacked him again.
"I said—stand at attention!"
The pain was unbearable. The captain collapsed, clutching his crotch and frothing at the mouth.
Naruto didn't stop there.
He mercilessly killed the remaining three one by one.
Only three minutes had passed.
Ding!
Congratulations! You completed Option 4.
Reward: Artifact – Forgiveness Talisman has been delivered.
Naruto smiled as the golden aura faded away.
"W-Wow..." Yoshino's jaw dropped.
She ran over, eyes sparkling, circling him.
Naruto braced for praise.
After all—who wouldn't admire a man this strong and good-looking?
But—
"You dare seduce me?!"
???
Naruto almost tripped over himself.
He looked at her, baffled.
Mikoto approached to thank him, but froze in confusion. "Who seduced you?"
Yoshino pointed straight at Naruto. "He did!"
Mikoto blinked. "No, he didn't."
"He dared!" Yoshino puffed her cheeks. "Don't you know I'm married?!"
Naruto rolled his eyes. "Among all the women I've met, you're definitely the most imaginative."
Yoshino flushed. "If you weren't trying to seduce me, why did you pretend to be paralyzed right in front of me?! I carried you into the cave, put you in the corner, even slept next to you!"
"Then boom—you kill all the enemies in one go. You were never paralyzed! You were seducing me all along!"
"..."
Even Mikoto began to look at Naruto suspiciously.
Naruto groaned. "I was paralyzed! I'm only standing now because I used a secret technique!"
"Tsk." Yoshino snorted. "Still lying? Are you going to fake it again and sneak another cuddle?"
Naruto was ready to give up. He didn't even like her like that! She was Shikamaru's mom!
Forget it.
"Fine," Naruto said. "You don't believe me? Then let's go our separate ways."
He turned to leave.
Yoshino glared. She wanted to shout, "Who wants to be destined to meet you again?!" But before she could speak—thud—she collapsed.
Naruto smirked. "Don't touch me—I didn't do anything!"
Mikoto rushed to her side. "Let's not argue. We should leave before Iwagakure reinforcements arrive."
She shot Naruto a suspicious look. "Thanks for saving us. I'll take Yoshino and make sure she doesn't bother you again."
Naruto nodded.
His impression of Mikoto had improved—what a shame she'd been killed by her own son.
Just then, Yoshino grumbled, "I didn't mean to bother him! I accidentally swallowed the poison pill. Wuwuwu~"
Naruto stared.
How could someone accidentally swallow poison?
Then—
[Passive Event Triggered!]
Nara Yoshino was so dazzled by your handsomeness, she accidentally swallowed poison.
Option 1: Ignore her and leave.
Reward: 10,000 Ryo
Option 2: Instruct Mikoto to save her.
Reward: 100,000 Ryo
Option 3: Save her directly before digestion.
Reward: 1,000,000 Ryo
Option 4: Take advantage while saving her. Hehehe.
Reward: 10% Body Repair
Cough.
Naruto swore—he wasn't doing it to be pervy.
It was just... 10% body repair was really tempting.
Besides, Yoshino had practically fallen for him!
When Mikoto was panicking and Yoshino sobbing...
Naruto stepped forward without hesitation.
He scooped Yoshino into his arms.
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