Chapter 340: Modern Strongest vs World's Strongest (Self-Proclaimed)
Nine-Tails' immense chakra flowed like warm tides continuously into Sasuke's body. This ability was indeed extremely convenient—as long as Naruto was willing, he could cloak anyone in Tailed Beast chakra, becoming a mobile chakra supply source.
After transferring considerable chakra—though of course not much for Nine-Tails—Sasuke raised his hand in a stopping gesture, indicating he'd recovered to optimal condition.
Making things complicated due to his own poor communication skills, Sasuke couldn't help lightly sighing internally. However, looking at things now, the next battle definitely wouldn't be as trivial as this one.
"Sasuke-san, has your chakra recovered?"
Boruto had nervously watched the entire process. Seeing the chakra transfer end, he immediately asked with concern. After receiving Sasuke's affirmative nod, he pursued further:
"Then what do we do next? Never expected this world's Da—Naruto to be so powerful. Should we still continue with the original plan?"
Boruto was very clear about the difference between this world's Naruto and his own father. Though the two shared bloodlines and similar appearance, the Naruto before him truly wasn't the father who'd raised him. This recognition made him correct his form of address for Naruto.
"Yes," Sasuke's voice recovered its usual composure. "Urashiki won't give up. Boruto, how's the Plow's current condition?"
"The Plow?" Boruto retrieved the turtle-shell-shaped device from his jacket. "Same as before—is it sleeping? Not a single movement."
"I see." Sasuke took the device, carefully examining it. "Leave the Plow with me for safekeeping. Based on current circumstances, Urashiki's next move will very likely involve coming to seize this."
After properly securing the device, Sasuke continued analyzing the current situation. "Urashiki was just injured—he shouldn't reappear in the short term. But he absolutely won't abandon his plan to seize Naruto's chakra."
"Since the current Naruto is so troublesome, his next step will very likely utilize this device to travel to the originally set time point—that is, when Naruto was still in infant period."
"What we must do is completely eliminate Urashiki in the next attack. Only after ensuring there are no threats can we safely use the Plow to return to our original space-time."
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Though the just-now battle had progressed unexpectedly smoothly, Naruto didn't dare drop his guard in the slightest. After all, he'd clearly seen those genuine Rinnegan in Urashiki's eyes.
After Sasuke confirmed the upcoming action plan, to avoid affecting innocents when Urashiki attacked next, Naruto decided to temporarily relocate outside Konoha Village.
The location he chose wasn't too far from Konoha but was precisely controlled within a range where Tailed Beast Bomb explosion sounds couldn't reach the village. This distance could both ensure villagers' safety and allow timely reinforcement in emergency situations.
Before settling down, Naruto first found Jiraiya, simply explaining the previous tremendous commotion—only saying he was practicing a new jutsu, avoiding unnecessary panic.
Afterward, he returned home discovering Kushina had coincidentally gone out, leaving only a note written "need to go out training for two days." Naruto also left word for Satsuki, indicating he was completely fine and would explain everything in detail after returning.
This arrangement was truly helpless—with Satsuki's current strength, she truly struggled to handle Otsutsuki-level battles. Naruto absolutely couldn't feel at ease letting her become involved in such danger.
Thus, Naruto, Sasuke, and Boruto stationed themselves at the selected location, preparing to welcome Urashiki's next attack. Though somewhat like cramming Buddha's feet at the last minute, training plans couldn't be neglected because of this.
Actually, Naruto's heart had always held a worry—perhaps sounding somewhat affected—he could no longer find opponents to spar with.
Before Sasuke and Urashiki's arrival, throughout all Konoha, even the entire shinobi world, no one could be found matching Naruto. Even Nagato possessing Rinnegan now wasn't his opponent.
At this moment, Naruto was extremely curious. He very much wanted to know—between his current self and this Uchiha Sasuke from the future with ceiling-level strength, exactly how much gap still existed?
"Naruto... remember, don't go too far. Though Urashiki probably won't attack in the short term due to injuries from the last battle, still..." Sasuke's voice carried helpless caution.
"I know, I naturally understand." Naruto responded easily. "You've said it several times already—stopping at the right point, won't go too far. However, since your chakra has already recovered, you must also satisfy me."
The two stood facing each other on an open clearing. Naruto felt somewhat wondrous internally—this Sasuke before him constantly seeking stability really didn't resemble that Uchiha Sasuke always showing sharp edges in his understanding.
Boruto observing from a safe distance clearly knew his own strength limits. He knew if wanting to intervene in this level of battle, he could only rely on that special power within his body with variables and danger...
Though Boruto had repeatedly witnessed scenes of Father and Sasuke fighting side by side, this legendary pair's direct confrontation—he'd never personally witnessed.
"Attack whenever you're ready." Sasuke stood in place calmly saying. Though Naruto's strength far exceeded expectations, he still didn't think this youth-period Naruto could already compare with that era's Naruto.
Whoosh!
Moments after Sasuke's words fell, Naruto instantly entered Nine-Tails Chakra Mode! Golden chakra cloak covered his entire body like burning flames. Several massive golden chakra claws simultaneously swiftly attacked Sasuke!
Sasuke's expression slightly changed—according to common sense, shouldn't sparring first begin with taijutsu exchanges?
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Sasuke agilely dodged continuously. Each time the golden giant claws missed, they left deep craters in the ground. Amid flying dust, Sasuke also noticed Naruto was skillfully throwing special Flying Thunder God kunai at various ground locations.
SCREECH—!
Just then, a piercing bird cry rang out. Sasuke drew his Kusanagi sword with one hand. Lightning Style chakra rapidly wrapped around the blade, emitting dazzling blue-white radiance.
He no longer dodged but instead swung his sword directly cleaving toward incoming chakra claws, surprisingly precisely cutting the golden giant claws in half!
The severed chakra claws transformed into scattered golden light dissipating in the air. Under Sasuke's exquisite swordsmanship, all golden giant claws were quickly completely cleared.
"Giant Rasengan!"
But the next moment, Naruto instantly appeared behind Sasuke through Flying Thunder God, the massive Rasengan condensed in his hand bringing whistling sounds directly attacking!
BOOM!
The Giant Rasengan solidly struck Sasuke in his original position, but everyone present wouldn't think this degree of attack could injure him.
After explosion smoke dispersed, Sasuke's entire body was shrouded by purple energy substance. This energy rapidly condensed into skeletal framework shape, perfectly protecting Sasuke within.
"Susanoo?" Naruto's voice carried excitement. "Are you starting to get serious?"
At this time, Naruto seemed to reveal somewhat battle-hungry aspects, but Sasuke merely lightly sighed. In his exposed eye, the bewitching Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan began slowly rotating—looked like quickly ending this showdown was more appropriate.
Just as Sasuke prepared utilizing Sharingan power, he'd overlooked an important fact. The Uchiha clan possessed perception abilities toward ocular power surpassing ordinary people. That unique chakra fluctuation was as clear as a lighthouse in the night to them.
Only Sasuke had gone too long without encountering other Uchiha clan members, gradually forgetting this characteristic.
He completely hadn't anticipated—when another "self" sensed this extremely powerful ocular power, familiar to the point of almost identical, even carrying Itachi Uchiha's aura, what kind of reaction would occur?
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