[Konoha in the Smoke of War]
[Konohamaru: "Ise Udon, Moegi, you've come at just the right time. Let's save the Village from this crisis!"]
[Ise Udon: "Huh!! We just escaped from there..."]
[Konohamaru: "Naruto-nii is not here right now, so protecting the Village is our responsibility!"]
[Ise Udon: "That's true, but facing an opponent as strong as that monster..."]
[Boom!! A giant centipede overturned the houses next to them, kicking up yellowish-brown smoke.]
[Konohamaru steadied his stance. "That kind of guy, I'll take him out in one shot with the new Ninjutsu Naruto-nii taught me!"]
[Ise Udon: "New Ninjutsu?"]
[Moegi: "It's probably just the Sexy Jutsu he always uses!"]
[Konohamaru lowered his head and retorted: "No!"]
This time, it's really another extremely powerful secret Ninjutsu!
'Konohamaru, I have a Ninjutsu I want to teach you.'
'What are you suddenly doing?'
Naruto scratched his head, 'Ah, how should I put it...'
'I'm also going from being the one entrusted to the one who entrusts others.'
["Indeed, at first I also thought it was Sexy Jutsu."]
["But it's not..."]
[Ise Udon and Moegi were both trying to persuade Konohamaru.]
They had their own mission; there was no need to confront such a powerful and terrifying enemy directly.
Their mission was to evacuate children and those unable to fight.
He recalled how he, too, had once hidden in a protective zone under the guidance of Iruka-sensei.
[Konohamaru didn't stubbornly insist on being a hero. After assigning the evacuation zones, the three of them headed towards their respective mission areas.]
[Konohamaru was in Area B, searching and rescuing.]
[He successively rescued injured civilians from under the ruins.]
Konohamaru was filled with hostility towards the enemies who had invaded Konoha.
These people were truly inhumane.
They destroyed Konoha's harmonious homes, causing countless families to be torn apart!
["Ah! Pfft!"]
[He heard several more screams.]
[Konohamaru snuck in that direction.]
[It must be Konoha Ninja confronting the enemy head-on.]
[Thinking of this, Konohamaru hid behind a broken wall for cover and looked over.]
[He just happened to see the back of a figure in a black robe with red clouds slowly departing.]
Konohamaru recognized the pattern on the clothes.
The Akatsuki Organization that once killed Asuma-san!
When the Fifth Hokage arranged for people to pursue the enemy to avenge Asuma.
Konohamaru secretly resented his incompetence as a Genin, unable to personally seek revenge!
At this moment...[The Deva Path approached the two Konoha Ninja who had been defeated and lost their fighting ability.]
["Is Uzumaki Naruto in the Village or not?"]
Even though the two Ninja were covered in wounds, the next second could mean death.
["Uzumaki Naruto is our comrade; we will not betray our comrades!"]
[The Deva Path gripped the necks of the two Ninja with both hands, lifting them into the air.]
[The two Ninja felt a sense of suffocation in their throats, and their legs gradually became stiff.]
["Is this the so-called Will of Fire?"]
["If you don't answer my question, you won't get another chance."]
["I'll ask again."]
[The next second, a giant King of Hell's face appeared behind The Deva Path.]
The Deva Path's ability.
Summoning: King of Hell!
The King of Hell's judgment determined whether the captured person was lying.
If they lied, the opponent's tongue would automatically extend and lengthen, then be forcibly chewed and swallowed by the King of Hell.
["Is Uzumaki Naruto in this Village?"]
This was the second question.
But one wrong word, and they would be killed.
[Konohamaru's forehead was constantly sweating as he watched this scene.]
He was still a Genin.
He knew he was no match for this Akatsuki member.
Looking at the eerie giant face of the King of Hell.
Konohamaru had no idea what this thing was or what danger it posed.
He only saw that this terrifyingly powerful person began asking questions after summoning it.
In this situation.
Konohamaru was caught in a dilemma.
His body told him to run away quickly, otherwise he would just be another casualty.
But his heart told him that if those two senior Ninja could still be saved, then he should wait for an opportunity.
Even if he couldn't beat him, he could go and help after the Akatsuki member left.
In reality, Konohamaru was seeing something this terrifying for the first time.
As a Genin.
He didn't have Naruto's natural "luck" to participate in missions of the Land of Waves Arc's caliber.
He usually did missions like helping old grandmas find cats or cleaning riverbeds.
Now, seeing such a cruel scene.
Konohamaru's entire body was trembling.
No heroism.
No Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's regenerative power, no Uzumaki Clan's physique.
Konohamaru's heart was filled with fear.
[Following the two Ninja's replies,]
[One Ninja's tongue suddenly extended, then continuously lengthened and enlarged, being chewed and swallowed by the King of Hell's face, after which he fell to the ground, motionless.]
[Although the other Ninja was unharmed, that Akatsuki member used force with his hand.]
[Konohamaru was now so horrified that his liver and guts were torn apart.]
['What, what's going on? He didn't even do anything.']
['The uncle on the left can't move anymore.']
['What did that guy do? The Chunin uncle...']
['Was defeated without any power to resist.']
['In any case, if I don't escape from here quickly, it will be bad.']
[Konohamaru turned to flee.]
["Snap!"]
[His Konoha headband hit the stone pillar behind him.]
['Oh no, was I discovered?']
[As The Deva Path approached step by step,]
[The terrifying footsteps grew closer and closer.]
[At that moment,]
["You really are acting recklessly!"]
["I will never forgive an evil person like you!!"]
[A black flash appeared and blocked The Deva Path's path.]
[Konohamaru turned and peeked out.]
["Ebisu-sensei!"]
...Konoha.
Hokage Building.
Seeing Ebisu take action on the screen.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's previously anxious heart relaxed slightly.
This was not only Konoha's future but also the Sarutobi Clan's future.
If anything went wrong in this war.
He would truly find it difficult to face his ancestors and predecessors even after death.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was quite confident in Ebisu.
Although his strength wasn't great, he had a thorough understanding of basic Ninjutsu.
As long as he could hold off this Akatsuki member for a little while.
Escaping should not be a problem.
Sarutobi Clan Compound.
Konohamaru exclaimed in surprise: "Ebisu-sensei, you've appeared on the screen too!"
Ebisu: "Of course, after all, I can't let you, Konohamaru, fall into danger, can I?"
Konohamaru twisted his round head, looked up, and questioned: "Didn't you say I would be shown in my coolest light? Why am I just running away!!"
Ebisu patiently explained: "Konohamaru, you've actually performed quite beyond my expectations!"
Konohamaru wondered: "Really?"
Ebisu: "Of course it's true. Compared to your comrades Moegi and Ise Udon, you can consider taking the initiative to attack and resist powerful enemies, which shows that your Will of Fire far surpasses your peers. This is your advantage in becoming Hokage!"
Ebisu genuinely thought so too.
Facing an irresistible enemy, if one still charged out, that would be foolish.
Like Konohamaru, the fear of the Akatsuki Organization was understandable.
Moreover, he was a Genin who hadn't seen blood yet.
Konohamaru nodded, believing his teacher's words.
"Then can you teach me Sexy Jutsu!"
Thinking of what was said on the screen earlier.
'The Sexy Jutsu he always uses.'
'Taught by Naruto-nii.'
It must also be an extremely powerful Ninjutsu!
He had to work hard to become stronger!
He had to start learning now!
Ebisu's face was awkward; he didn't know how to explain to Konohamaru.
What kind of Sexy Jutsu.
Just by its name, it wasn't a proper Ninjutsu.
This Naruto really was a bad influence on Konohamaru!
Fortunately, he was here to protect him now; he absolutely couldn't let him teach such a thing!
Konohamaru: "You don't know it?"
Ebisu: "That kind of Ninjutsu is for when you're older. I can teach you other Ninjutsu!"
Konohamaru snorted: "Forget it, I knew you wouldn't know. I'll ask Naruto-nii to teach me later!"
Ebisu: "..."
He would definitely keep a close eye on Konohamaru from now on.
Then Ebisu looked at the screen.
Now, with his help, Konohamaru should have successfully escaped, right.