Naruto, my father's name is Uchiha Madara.

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"Therefore, the one who answers is the enemy."

Sakura's voice came from behind the tree, as she dragged an unconscious Sound Ninja along: "Sorry I'm late, I just took care of a guy disguised as Naruto."

Naruto scratched his head and laughed loudly, "Hahaha! I knew Sasuke, you're so smart!"

In this respect, Naruto had to admire Sasuke.

"Hahaha... Hahaha!!"

However, the Sound Ninja suddenly burst into wild laughter, and the three of them became alert at the same time.

After all, no one knows the true strength of the person in front of them.

After laughing, the Sound Ninja slowly said, "As expected of the Uchiha clan, their planning skills are top-notch. I was so careless that I fell right into your trap."

Naruto frowned, his fingers already gripping the kunai: "Hey, what are you laughing at?"

Sasuke's Sharingan darted around slightly, warily scanning his surroundings: "Be careful, he might have accomplices."

Seeing this, Sakura quickly hid behind to avoid being caught in the crossfire during the battle.

Naruto then went to Sasuke's side, both of them keeping a close watch on the other's every move.

However, the Sound Ninja had no intention of launching a further attack.

Instead, he slowly took out the scroll he possessed—the Scroll of Heaven.

He waved the Scroll of Heaven in his hand and said, "This is what you want, isn't it!"

Naruto demanded, "What do you want to do?"

“Come and get it if you want it!”

As he spoke, the Sound Ninja did something unexpected: he swallowed the Heavenly Scroll whole.

After consuming the Heavenly Scroll, the Sound Ninja licked their lips and said with a sinister smile, "But you should know what the rules are, right?"

In an instant, a powerful killing intent spread out, causing the three members of Class 7 to freeze in place, followed by a surge of immense fear.

Chapter 67 The Legendary Sannin, Orochimaru

The killing intent of the Sound Ninja spread like a tangible force, and the air seemed to freeze in an instant.

The three members of Class 7 stood frozen in place, cold sweat streaming down their foreheads, making it difficult to even breathe.

Naruto's pupils contracted sharply, and his legs trembled uncontrollably.

He tried to raise his hand to form a mudra, but found his fingers to be as heavy as if they were filled with lead.

Move...move!

He roared inwardly, but his body betrayed his will.

Sasuke's Sharingan spun wildly, yet he still couldn't shake off the terrifying sense of oppression.

His teeth were clenched so tightly they were grinding together, and his whole body was trembling.

Sakura's face was deathly pale, and she couldn't even stand up.

At this moment, everyone in Class 7 seemed to have lost control of their bodies.

My mind was focused on getting moving, but I couldn't even move a single finger.

"Hehehe..." A strange laugh escaped the Sound Ninja's throat. "What's wrong? Didn't you want the scroll?"

He patted his stomach: "It's right here, come and get it."

Just as the three were about to be consumed by fear—

A killing intent that could rival, or even surpass, that of the Sound Ninja spread from Naruto's body.

"boom--!"

The air seemed to be torn apart, the surrounding trees moved without wind, and withered leaves fluttered down.

The Sound Ninja's smile froze on her face, and she involuntarily took half a step back.

What's this?!

His pupils contracted violently.

Within the sealed space, Madara's Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan flashed with a cold light: "You mere ant, how dare you release your killing intent before me?"

In the real world, the three members of Class 7 finally regained control of their bodies.

"Now!"

Sasuke quickly stepped in front of the other two, his hands forming hand seals in a rapid motion: "Fire Release: Flame Bullet!"

A blazing fireball roared out, heading straight for the Sound Ninja's face.

The Sound Ninja hastily dodged, but their sleeves were still burned by the flames.

He stared at the burning cuff, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "This technique... who is Jiraiya to you?"

Sasuke didn't answer, but instead exchanged a glance with Naruto.

Naruto instantly understood Sasuke's look, and without saying a word, grabbed Sakura's wrist: "Sakura, let's go!"

"But--"

"Do not talk nonsense!"

Without giving them any hesitation, Naruto grabbed Sakura and quickly disappeared into the dense forest.

Sasuke remained where he was, his Sharingan fixed on the figure within the flames.

"Dad! Help us!" Naruto cried out in his heart.

However, inside the sealed space, Madara crossed his arms and coldly replied, "The other party has no intention of killing you. They probably just want to play with you. They don't need our help this time."

Naruto was shocked: "Huh?! That guy almost...!"

Minato agreed, saying, "That guy doesn't seem like an ordinary genin. He's too dangerous. Something bad could happen if we're not careful."

Madara said with a hint of helplessness, "I've said it before, Naruto has to grow up. We'll have to leave him someday. What will happen to him if he stays under our protection forever?"

Kurama was somewhat surprised, after all, given Madara's protective nature, he would have already seized control of the body and wreaked havoc.

Suddenly, Kurama noticed that Madara's body was swaying unsteadily: "Old Madara, you..."

Madara glanced at it coldly: "Don't talk nonsense. We are Naruto's last line of defense. Once that coy guy shows his true killing intent, I will make him regret being born."

Ban didn't know what was going on; his consciousness had been somewhat impaired ever since he entered the Forest of Death.

It was as if something underground was resonating with me.

However, there's no time to worry about that now; we need to keep an eye on Naruto and the others' movements.

Once that hesitant guy starts to get serious, then I have to take action no matter what.

It doesn't matter if my soul is destroyed.

The flames subsided, and the Sound Ninja stood unharmed in the same spot.

A sinister smile played on his lips: "Can you escape?"

The next second, his body merged into the ground like liquid, transforming into a black shadow and rapidly chasing after it.

Sasuke's Sharingan barely caught a glimpse of his movement, and he immediately turned and ran away.

"Naruto! Down there!"

The ground suddenly bulged up, and the Sound Ninja darted out like venomous snakes, their pale fingers aimed straight for Naruto's throat!

Naruto hastily blocked with his kunai, the sparks from the metal clashing were particularly glaring in the dim forest.

"Not bad~" The Sound Ninja's voice was teasing. "It's far beyond the level of an ordinary genin."

His arm suddenly twisted at an odd angle, bypassing Naruto's defense, and poked a finger into his shoulder.

Naruto felt a numbing sensation spread throughout his arm, and the kunai clattered to the ground.

Sakura wanted to go forward to help, but Sasuke pulled her away.

"Don't go near him! His joints can twist at will!"

The Sound Ninja gave Sasuke an approving look: "A clever Uchiha. Too bad..."

His neck suddenly stretched out, and his head darted in front of Sasuke like a snake, the two almost touching noses!

"You guys are still too green!"

Sasuke's pupils contracted sharply. He flung Sakura aside, his Sharingan spinning wildly. At the last second, he turned his head to dodge the Sound Ninja's bite.

"Fire Release: Phoenix Flower Technique!"

Several fireballs were spewed from his mouth, forcing back the Sound Ninja. Sasuke seized the opportunity to leap backward and rejoin Naruto.

"This guy... is no ordinary ninja!" Naruto said through gritted teeth, clutching his numb arm.

Sasuke's breathing was somewhat erratic: "His body... is as supple as a snake."

"Sakura..."

Sasuke suddenly whispered, "You take the scroll and go first."

"What? No! I can't abandon you all!"

Naruto, usually so carefree, now wore a serious expression: "If we all fail here, we'll have gotten the scroll for nothing!"

Sasuke's Sharingan was fixed on the swaying tree shadows ahead: "We'll hold him off. You wait for us near the tower."

Sakura's lips trembled, but she finally gritted her teeth and nodded: "...You must come back alive!"

She turned and disappeared into the bushes.

Almost at the same moment, the Sound Ninja leaped down from the treetops: "Such touching teamwork~ But..."

As he spoke, he licked her lips, his long tongue sending chills down one's spine: "Do you think you can stop me?"

"Then let's give it a try! Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!"

Fighting breaks out again.

The Sound Ninja's attack methods are completely beyond common sense—