manynovel Chapter 30 The People Summoned Because of Naruto and Gaara
Chapter 30 The People Summoned Because of Naruto and Gaara
After accidentally revealing his true feelings and being caught by the Second Hokage, Jiraiya guiltily touched his nose.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was also somewhat embarrassed, since the arrival of the First and Second Hokage completely drew the hatred and attention of the Uchiha brothers, making him and Jiraiya seem to have nothing to do.
After clearing his throat, Hiruzen Sarutobi gave Jiraiya a look, and the two of them rushed forward again to join the battle.
While Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya were locked in a fierce battle, battles were also raging throughout Konoha.
Naruto Uzumaki, together with Gamabunta, had just barely defeated Gaara, who had fully transformed into his One-Tail form.
At this moment, Naruto and Gaara were lying on the ground, exhausted.
Sasuke, standing to the side, had a somewhat inscrutable expression. He gritted his teeth and slammed his fist against the tree, staring at Naruto in disbelief. When did this loser become so strong...?
Temari and Kankuro were also shocked by the fact that Gaara had actually lost. Just as they were about to take Gaara away, the magic circle above Konoha suddenly emitted a light that enveloped everyone present.
In the blink of an eye, a figure suddenly appeared out of thin air beside Gaara.
The sudden appearance of the figure instantly attracted the attention of everyone present. Even Gaara and Naruto, who were lying on the ground exhausted, turned their heads with difficulty and looked up.
The man who suddenly appeared was dressed in Sand Ninja style clothing, with delicate features, and was staring blankly at Gaara lying on the ground.
At this moment, Gaara finally saw the face of the man who had suddenly appeared. He stared wide-eyed in disbelief, feeling as if the whole world before him had become unreal.
Gaara's eyes were now fixed on the figure ahead, that person... there was no mistake, that person was...
"Yashimaru!"
Temari and Kankuro exclaimed in disbelief.
They certainly wouldn't fail to recognize the figure before them. The man who had suddenly appeared was their uncle, Yashamaru, and also the man Gaara had personally killed...
But how is that possible?!
Kankuro and Temari felt a chill run down their spines. How could someone who had been dead for years suddenly appear?! Was it an illusion?!
"Aaaaaaah!!!"
Gaara, who was lying on the ground, suddenly screamed uncontrollably, hugged his head tightly with both hands, and rolled over to cover his face.
Gaara at this moment looked as if he was desperately trying to hide himself because he was afraid of something, which made him seem both strange and pitiful.
Gaara's broken screams not only brought Temari and Kankuro back to their senses, causing them to look at Gaara with concern, but also startled Naruto Uzumaki, who was lying next to Gaara.
Naruto struggled to turn his head and looked at Gaara's reaction. His eyes widened slightly involuntarily, and some inexplicable emotions flowed quietly in his azure eyes.
At first, Naruto hated Gaara. He was arrogant and cruel, and Gaara seriously injured his village comrade Rock Lee. Later, he even tried to hurt Sasuke and Sakura, which was simply unforgivable!
However, after exchanging blows with Gaara, he surprisingly found himself feeling a sense of kinship with Gaara.
Gaara shares some striking similarities with Naruto: both are seen as monsters by the villagers, both are lonely, and even the hatred in Gaara is a vaguely familiar feeling that Naruto dares not admit—it's almost as if he might have become what he was like if he hadn't met Iruka-sensei…
Gaara, who hadn't shown this kind of behavior even after being defeated, is now clearly showing signs of collapse and vulnerability to anyone.
Naruto Uzumaki couldn't help but open his mouth, then stammered, "Hey, you, are you alright...?"
Yashamaru looked at Gaara with a complicated expression, his eyes flashing with struggle, a mix of complex emotions that eventually settled into a deep sadness and helplessness.
He glanced at Temari and Gaara, whose expressions betrayed wariness and fear at the thought of the dead coming back to life, and forced a smile as he greeted them: "Temari, Kankuro, you've both grown up. And...
Yashamaru then shifted his gaze back to Gaara, speaking with a more complex tone, "Lord Gaara, you've grown up quite a bit."
The moment Gaara heard Yashamaru's voice, he froze, his shouts ceasing. He stood motionless, like a stone statue buried in the ground.
Seeing the three Sand Ninja acting so strangely because of this unfamiliar man, Naruto, completely bewildered, couldn't help but ask, "Hey, what's wrong with you three? Isn't that guy one of your Sand Ninja too? I'm warning you, if you try to hurt my comrades again, I absolutely won't allow it!"
Seeing another ninja from Sunagakure suddenly appear, Sasuke temporarily put aside the complex and subtle emotions he had felt after witnessing Naruto's power firsthand.
He instantly appeared in front of Naruto, assuming a defensive stance.
The massive commotion emanating from throughout Konoha proves that the Sand Village has launched a full-scale invasion. Sakura and Naruto are now essentially incapacitated, while the Sand Village's remaining strength is clearly superior. If they still intend to continue fighting...
Sasuke, who had been thinking for a while, frowned slightly, his heart sinking as he warily stared at Temari and Kankuro.
Meanwhile, Temari and Kankuro, whom Sasuke was wary of, had completely lost any intention of continuing their attack on Konoha.
In fact, their thoughts were completely in disarray at this point. Temari even formed a hand seal to dispel the genjutsu, only to find in despair that her chakra was functioning normally and there was no sign of being under a genjutsu.
"What on earth is going on?" Temari stared at Yashamaru in disbelief. "Why would a dead person come back to life?"
Or could it be a transformation technique? But transforming into a dead person makes no sense, does it? Temari and Kankuro couldn't understand the reason for Yashamaru's appearance at all.
Seeing the panicked Temari and Kankuro, Yashamaru smiled reassuringly: "Don't worry, I haven't been resurrected. Or rather, I'm just a phantom. This is summoning a specific person from the past..."
Yashamaru paused slightly, then continued, "It's a technique used by enemies I've defeated. Because Lord Gaara defeated me, someone summoned me using Lord Gaara as a medium. But rest assured, the person who summoned me doesn't seem to intend to force us to attack."
Temari and Kankuro were completely baffled by Yashamaru's explanation. What kind of ninjutsu was this, summoning defeated enemies? It was simply incomprehensible.
Sasuke, who had also heard Yashamaru's words, couldn't help but sneer: "That's utter nonsense! I've never even heard of this ninjutsu before. What kind of scheme are you Sand Village ninja plotting now!"
Naruto, who was also completely confused, nodded repeatedly after hearing Sasuke's words: "Exactly! What summoning, what defeated enemies? It's all so nonsensical!"
Just as everyone's attention was drawn to the sudden appearance of Yashamaru, no one noticed that a magic circle flashed not far from Naruto, and another figure quietly appeared.
"It's true, what he said."
A gentle voice sounded from behind Naruto and Sasuke. The close proximity made Sasuke's hair stand on end. He turned his head sharply with an almost horrified expression, nearly jumping up in fright.
Who could get so close so silently? If it were an enemy, he and Naruto would probably be killed instantly!
Temari, Kankuro, and Yashamaru also turned to look after hearing the man's words.
A blond youth was standing beside Naruto, bending down to gently help him up and checking his injuries.
Naruto looked at the young man in front of him with a warm smile, and when their eyes met, Naruto felt a slight stirring in his heart. He had a strange and wonderful feeling about him.
A slight pang of sadness welled up in his heart. He opened his mouth, but for some reason, he couldn't utter a word.
Sasuke, of course, didn't have the same strange feeling as Naruto. He pulled out a kunai and held it horizontally in front of him, like a small beast baring its teeth and claws to intimidate the other party when it encountered danger.
Seeing the Konoha headband on the young man's head, Sasuke breathed a slight sigh of relief but remained vigilant, questioning, "Hey, who are you? Are you also a Konoha ninja? I've never seen you in Konoha before!"
For some reason, Sasuke felt a sense of familiarity with the blond man's face, as if he had seen him somewhere before, but he was also quite certain that he had never seen this man before.
If he had seen such a ninja with such an outstanding appearance and demeanor, he would definitely not forget him.
After checking Naruto's injuries, the blond man breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Although Naruto looks miserable on the outside, his injuries are mainly superficial. With proper rest and recuperation, given the Uzumaki clan's regenerative abilities and the Nine-Tails' help, he should recover quickly.
Although Naruto was unharmed, the blond youth felt a deep pang of heartache and guilt upon seeing Naruto's battered and bruised state. These past years must have been incredibly difficult for this child…
Upon hearing Sasuke's question, the blond man turned his gaze to Sasuke. Looking at the distinctive fan symbol on the black-haired, black-eyed boy, the man's eyes revealed understanding.
So he's from the Uchiha clan. At this age, could he be a young Sasuke? He looks like he might even be Naruto's teammate...
The man who instantly guessed Sasuke's identity gave him a reassuring smile and said, "Don't worry for now. I was also a ninja from the village. I died before because of some things... As that Sand Ninja said, I'm just an illusion summoned by the enemy."
Hearing the man's words, Sasuke frowned deeply. There was no point in the enemy fabricating such an absurd claim.
Moreover, the unusual behavior of Temari and the others over there seems to have confirmed what the blond man said. Could it be that what they said was actually true?
Sasuke Uchiha was shocked. He felt that his understanding of ninjutsu had been overturned. Did such a ninjutsu really exist in the world? Could it really summon the opponent's former enemies during battle?!
While Sasuke was still reeling from the shock, Yashamaru, watching the blond man warily, suddenly spoke up: "Since you were also summoned, whose enemy are you? These Konoha kids don't know you, and besides, they probably don't have the power to kill you."
Although Yashamaru's previous explanation was that he was summoning enemies he had defeated, those who were summoned knew the truth all too well.
What is summoned is not the defeated, but the people who were once killed!
Judging from the location where the blond man appeared, he was more likely summoned because of the children in Konoha.
Moreover, he had just asked Kankuro and Temari, and they didn't know the blond man in front of them either, so this matter was somewhat suspicious.
As soon as Yashamaru spoke, Sasuke quickly put aside his thoughts and became alert again.
That guy named Yashamaru is right. Naruto, Sakura, and he have never seen this man before. Even if this man was indeed summoned by an enemy as he said, he could never be an enemy that the three of them had defeated!
Sakura also woke up at this moment. She struggled to get up and first looked nervously at Sasuke and Naruto. She breathed a sigh of relief after finding that they were safe and sound.
Then, looking puzzled at the unfamiliar Konoha and Sand ninjas who had arrived at some unknown time, Gamabunta, who had been hiding to the side, jumped onto Sakura's head and explained everything that had happened while she was unconscious.
"This is impossible!"
Upon hearing Gamakichi's explanation of the reason for the appearance of the unfamiliar Konoha ninja and Sand ninja, Sakura couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, immediately attracting the attention of everyone else present.
But Sakura couldn't care less about that at the moment. As a top student, although Sakura's strength wasn't the strongest, her theoretical knowledge was definitely the most profound among the genin present.
She couldn't help but question, "I've never heard of this kind of ninjutsu before, it's impossible..."
The blond man turned to look at Sakura, guessing that she must be another of Naruto's teammates, since the three-person team in Konoha was a long-standing tradition.
The man was about to speak again when he was interrupted by a sudden burst of chakra from Naruto.
"Ugh..."
Naruto clutched his stomach and collapsed. Sasuke was startled by Naruto's reaction and, forgetting his previous precautions, rushed to Naruto's side, anxiously asking, "Hey, Naruto, are you alright?"
The blond man solemnly lifted Naruto's clothes, checked Naruto's seal, and then relaxed, letting out a sigh of relief.
Finding Naruto's seal intact, the man wondered, "What about the Nine-Tails?"
If the Nine-Tails inside Naruto knew what the blond man was thinking, its fox fur would probably stand on end in anger.
That's right, Naruto's strange condition at this moment is due to the Nine-Tails sealed within his body.
When Kurama saw the blond man through Naruto's body, its red eyes widened instantly.
The huge fox, which had been leisurely lying down with its head resting on its front paws, suddenly raised its head, its pointed ears standing up, and its sharp fangs gleaming coldly as the fox's face contorted in a ferocious expression.
Within the sealed space, the Nine-Tails' nine red tails swayed continuously as it raised its head and roared, "Fourth Hokage!!!"