Uehara Naraku was somewhat incredulous when he saw that Orochimaru could indeed escape. This guy really exploits every bug...
As the mastermind behind the Ninja World and its strongest ninja, Uehara still hopes that only he can use auxiliary hacks in this world, excluding Orochimaru...
It's really concerning to let someone like Orochimaru slip away.
Fortunately, Yakushi Kabuto, his subordinate, has always been reliable.
Uehara Naraku no longer paid attention to Orochimaru's situation, his gaze slowly wandering over the battlefield. After witnessing Uchiha Madara's resurrection, the Ninja Alliance's offensive gradually slowed down, seemingly trying to regroup.
Uehara Naraku's figure suddenly disappeared and reappeared beside Uchiha Madara, a smile tugging at his lips: "How does it feel to regain your power? Madara-senpai, care to demonstrate to us juniors how to capture Tailed Beasts?"
"Just a bunch of beasts."
Uchiha Madara calmly closed his hand, speaking: "Can't you also easily capture them? Let me retrieve the Gedo Statue first..."
Just as Uchiha Madara was about to form hand seals, a figure swiftly approached and landed beside them.
It was none other than Uchiha Sasuke, who had been lurking near the battlefield!
Uchiha Madara smiled when he saw Sasuke arrive: "Perfect timing, Uchiha Sasuke, you have a chance to witness..."
Honestly, Uchiha Madara felt a bit happy seeing Uchiha Sasuke, as this kid's personality is a bit like his, but he resembles his most cherished brother, Uchiha Izuna.
"Shut up!"
Uchiha Sasuke interrupted Uchiha Madara, ignoring Madara's sudden change in expression, focusing his gaze on Uehara Naraku.
"Senpai, I heard them say that Yakushi Kabuto is your subordinate, did you know he resurrected Uchiha Itachi?"
"Of course."
Uehara Naraku frowned in surprise, nodding calmly: "Because that was my arrangement from the start. Before Itachi died, he left a Kotoamatsukami Mangekyo Sharingan in Uzumaki Naruto to modify your will, making you loyal to Konoha..."
"Why didn't you tell me?"
Uchiha Sasuke interrupted Uehara Naraku again, not listening to the explanation, but fixating his gaze on Uehara Naraku, speaking in a deep voice: "Why let someone dirty like Yakushi Kabuto defile Itachi's remains..."
"Sasuke!"
Uehara Naraku's gaze suddenly turned icy as he spoke to Sasuke: "Kabuto is my most trusted subordinate. Besides, in this world, no one is nobler than anyone else... Just Uchiha, really think you're noble?"
"Ahem~"
Uchiha Madara beside them coughed softly several times.
But neither Uehara Naraku nor Uchiha Sasuke acknowledged him.
Uchiha Sasuke bit his lip, his expression ugly as he continued to stare at Uehara Naraku, slowly nodding: "Senpai, Itachi was your friend! Am I just your pawn too?"
"You stopped trusting me long ago."
Uehara Naraku waved his hand at Uchiha Sasuke, sending a gust of wind that blew Sasuke away: "Just right... I'm not interested in playing with kids now."
Uchiha Sasuke indeed never trusted him!
Just learned from somewhere that Yakushi Kabuto was Uehara Naraku's subordinate, and Uchiha Itachi was reanimated, rushing out to question him!
Honestly...
Not as silly as the Akatsuki organization's members...
Those guys don't even bother with a Radio Snail now! That's real trust, that's genuine comradeship!
Truth be told, the Akatsuki members also received battlefield intel. They wanted to ask Uehara Naraku, but the Akatsuki loyalists were too many, so Hoshigaki Kisame directly answered for them and gave Uehara Naraku an alibi.
Somewhere hidden in the battlefield.
The Akatsuki members were having a meeting.
Because they had learned that after dealing with Orochimaru, Uehara Naraku directly defected from the Ninja Alliance and assisted in Uchiha Madara's resurrection.
Kakuzu's expression was somewhat subtle as he looked at Hoshigaki Kisame and others: "So you're... or rather, you've always been Uehara's subordinates?"
"You could say that!"
Hoshigaki Kisame nodded slowly, a serious expression: "Given the gravity of the matter, the leader was worried you'd fall into danger, so he never shared his plans with you. He believed knowing too much might have you swept into this maelstrom!"
"Damn it!"
Deidara bit a piece of clay angrily, pouting: "That Uehara guy, he doesn't think of us as friends at all!"
"It's precisely because the leader thinks of everyone as friends..."
Hoshigaki Kisame glanced at the people present, speaking artfully: "That's why he always ordered us not to disclose these dangerous things to you."
Hoshigaki Kisame's expression gradually became serious as he continued solemnly: "Those who want to use Akatsuki as a tool possess unimaginable power... As the leader of Akatsuki, it's his duty to eliminate external threats, deemed a responsibility he cannot shirk."
"..."
Sasori of the Red Sand fell silent.
Honestly, he was a bit touched.
Kakuzu sighed softly and said, "Now it seems that our new boss is much more dependable than the previous one!"
"Hmm…"
Deidara slowly nodded and then posed a very critical question, "Hey, do you guys think, now that Uehara has resurrected our former boss Nagato, which of them will be the leader of Akatsuki in the future?"
"..."
Everyone present had a subtle expression.
Deidara always notices strange things.
If they didn't know about the bond between Nagato and Uehara Naraku, their minds would have been filled with sinister drama by now.
One must say, Hoshigaki Kisame finally did something right.
At least, when explaining Uehara Naraku's motives for Akatsuki, he helped gather the hearts of these jokers somewhat for Uehara Naraku.
In the central area of the battlefield.
Uehara Naraku looked down at Uchiha Sasuke, who was staring fiercely at him, intending to delegate the task of resolving Sasuke's confusion to a more reliable subordinate.
"Kabuto."
Uehara Naraku glanced at Yakushi Kabuto in the distance and shouted, "You come and explain to Sasuke! Tell him the truth; I don't need him anymore. No, he never did anything for me!"
Indeed, Sasuke was no longer needed.
Strictly speaking, Uehara Naraku needed another Sasuke.
A Sasuke blessed with Yin Power by his ancestor, the Six Paths Sage, rather than this Sasuke who only questions him but does nothing.
"Yes, Lord Naraku."
A voice echoed in everyone's ears, as Yakushi Kabuto appeared beside Uchiha Sasuke through a spatial vortex, slowly looking at him.
Compared to Hoshigaki Kisame…
Yakushi Kabuto's words were notably harsh and aggressive.
After dealing with the revival of Nagato and Orochimaru, Yakushi Kabuto had been listening nearby, naturally overhearing the conversation between Uchiha Sasuke and Uehara Naraku.
Yakushi Kabuto adjusted his glasses, looking at Uchiha Sasuke and spoke, "Uchiha Itachi was never a friend of Lord Naraku. Sasuke-kun, have you ever wondered what qualification your brother Uchiha Itachi has to be a friend of Lord Naraku?"
"..."
Uchiha Sasuke's expression changed.
Yakushi Kabuto's eyes gleamed dangerously as he calmly stared at Uchiha Sasuke and continued softly, "Uchiha Sasuke, should I say you're naive… or stupid? Neither you nor your brother ever truly showed loyalty to Lord Naraku, so you should be grateful for even hoping to become Lord Naraku's pawn!"
Yakushi Kabuto narrowed his eyes slightly, revealing a gentle smile, "Unfortunately, you squandered the power Lord Naraku bestowed upon you, Sasuke-kun, a true waste, unable to achieve even the smallest task for Lord Naraku…"
"..."
Uchiha Sasuke tightly gripped his Ninja Blade, slowly drawing it from his waist, pointing it at Yakushi Kabuto with a cold gaze, "Are you ridiculing me, Yakushi Kabuto! Just in time… I've wanted to kill you for a long time!"
"Same here."
Yakushi Kabuto calmly raised his fingers, chuckling lowly, "Uchiha Sasuke, in the past, your life was spared thanks to Uchiha Itachi and Lord Naraku's protection… But now Uchiha Itachi has died, and you've lost Lord Naraku's safeguard; do you think you can survive in this ruthless world?"
"Bastard!"
Uchiha Sasuke rushed towards Yakushi Kabuto!
The Ninja Blade in Sasuke's hand quickly slashed a series of bright arcs, but they only struck the air, entirely helpless against Yakushi Kabuto, who possesses the Kamui Sharingan!
On the other side.
Uchiha Madara and Uehara Naraku also watched their battle.
Uchiha Madara couldn't help but smirk, "Uehara Naraku, I never thought you'd be so ruthless to a young boy… He's always had a good sense for you!"
"Hehe, your Uchiha tend to consider sparing someone's life as a gift, don't they? Without realizing they can't even defeat just one of my hands…"
Uehara Naraku chuckled, shaking his head, "The current Sasuke is too weak. I need a stronger Sasuke…"
One who can receive Yin Power, Uchiha Sasuke!
That will also be his final harvest!
Uehara Naraku raised his head, watching the four Hokage still entangled with the Ninja Alliance; he then looked at the nine Tailed Beasts not far away, speaking softly, "Well then, Madara-senpai, hurry up and capture the nine Tailed Beasts to revive the Ten-tailed!"
Uehara Naraku slightly turned his head, observing Uchiha Madara's arrogant face, and continued with a soft laugh, "I'm eager to see how much powerful strength the revived Madara-senpai can wield!"