On the summit stage,
The patriarch of the Nara clan, Nara Shikaku, approached Sarutobi Hiruzen silently, after a long moment.
"Third Hokage-sama, this screen displaying future images is said to have been found in multiple locations, and the content shown is consistent!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen then asked Nara Shikaku,
"From your perspective, is this image accurate, or false?"
As one of the most astute individuals in Konoha Village, Nara Shikaku has earned Sarutobi Hiruzen's deep trust and holds the position of Konoha's tactical commander.
"Third Hokage-sama, I believe the image depicts a potential reality, though it may not be a guaranteed future."
Upon hearing this assessment, Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded discreetly, concurring with his own thoughts.
If the image originates from the future, revealing it to everyone in advance implies an intention to prompt changes, thereby altering that future.
The question remains: who is behind this screen?
And what is their objective?
"Third Hokage-sama, the screen is displaying another image."
[In the image—]
[Temari, wielding her Giant Fan, unleashed a powerful gust of wind, sending Uchiha Madara flying back dozens of meters, and shouted, "Don't underestimate me!"]
[Uchiha Madara, after regaining his footing, casually brushed off the dust from his clothing, gazed blankly at the group, and then formed hand seals: "Fire Style: Majestic Destroyer Flame!"]
[In an instant, a colossal blaze erupted from Uchiha Madara's mouth, its range overwhelming.
The Allied Shinobi Forces, in desperation, deployed a squad of Kirigakure ninjas, led by their captain, to create a Water Barrier to counter the attack.
The dense mist instantly obscured the sky, hindering the visibility of other ninjas.]
[However, in the following moment, over a dozen fireballs, each four to five meters in diameter, emerged from the water vapor, raining down on the Allied Shinobi Forces like meteors. Explosions echoed, and cries of agony filled the air, resulting in significant casualties.]
[Uchiha Madara, utilizing his Sharingan's advantage, navigated through the dense fog, decimating the Allied Forces.]
In the stands, Temari stared in disbelief at her future self.
"Is that truly how powerful I become?"
Kankuro, standing beside her, felt a pang of jealousy. "Why is Temari there, and Gaara too, but not me, the genius puppeteer?
This image must be fabricated! That's it!"
Inside the Kirigakure, in the Mizukage's office,
Terumi Mei slammed her hand on the table, her figure trembling with rage, and cursed,
"One whole squad against Madara? How utterly shameful!"
"Issue an order: commence group training for the Water Barrier immediately! We cannot afford to be humiliated when the time comes!"
Ao and Chojuro, standing nearby, were speechless with fear. This level of power was beyond their capabilities.
Who could have foreseen that Madara's ninjutsu would be so devastatingly different from anyone else's?
[On the screen, after Gaara was treated by medical ninjas, he manipulated sand to rescue a ninja from Madara's near-fatal attack, and then continued to control the sand to impede Madara's movements.
At that moment, Naruto leaped into the air, hands poised, and a massive Rasengan materialized above Uchiha Madara's head.]
["Earth Style: Earth Grudge Core!"
Ōnoki seized an opportunity and used his ninjutsu to elevate the ground beneath Madara's feet, aligning him perfectly with Naruto's attack.]
[The Super Big Ball Rasengan exploded, unleashing a terrifying wave of chakra, momentarily blinding the Allied Forces, but also filling them with anticipation.
Because of that attack!]
"Sakura-chan! Did you see that? That's my Rasengan, Naruto Uzumaki's!"
"I'm so cool!" Naruto exclaimed triumphantly, hoping to capture everyone's attention.
The Konoha elders in the stands exchanged glances.
Who would have believed that this mischievous Naruto, who consistently ranked last in his class, would, in the future, master the Rasengan, a feat only achieved by the Fourth Hokage, Namikaze Minato?
This young man continues to amazes.
"Let that idiot Naruto enjoy his moment," Kiba muttered, his lips curled.
"Kiba, Naruto... Naruto-kun really works hard," Hinata said, her cheeks flushed, defending Naruto.
"Hinata, why are you siding with him? We're a team!"
"But..."
Ignoring Kiba's remark, Hinata gazed at the mature Naruto on the screen, her eyes filled with admiration. She sensed a profound transformation in Naruto's future self, a newfound maturity and confidence.
[In the image—]
[The Allied Shinobi Forces breathed a collective sigh of relief as Naruto's ninjutsu connected. However, their relief was short-lived, as a towering blue Susanoo, reaching a height of twenty or thirty meters, shielded Uchiha Madara, rendering Naruto's attack ineffective.]
["Susanoo? His eyes have evolved into Mangekyō Sharingan," Ōnoki murmured.]
[The colossal Susanoo suddenly drew two chakra blades, causing the Allied Forces to retreat in terror. Gaara, however, rallied them,
"Hold your ground! Give Naruto more time!"]
[Responding to Gaara's call, the ninjas unleashed a barrage of Fire and Water Styletechniques against the Susanoo, but their attacks failed to penetrate its defenses. Instead, they suffered severe injuries from the Susanoo's chakra blades, resulting in hundreds of casualties.]
["Forgive the delay, but it's finally complete! Everyone, retreat!"
Naruto now held a white Rasengan, shaped like a shuriken, radiating immense destructive power.
Ōnoki, placing his hands on Gaara's gourd, declared, "Go, Kazekage.
I'll use Earth Style: Super Light-Weight Rock Technique to lighten your sand."]
["Go on, Naruto!" Naruto charged towards the Susanoo, wielding the Rasenshuriken. Gaara seized the opportunity, manipulating his sand to pull Uchiha Madara out of the Susanoo's defenses. "Now, Naruto!"]
["Aaaah! Rasenshuriken!"]
The image abruptly ended, leaving the shinobi world in a state of shock.
Everyone in the arena stared at Naruto and Gaara with bewildered expressions.
"Kazekage? What nonsense is Ōnoki spouting? Is he senile?"
"Susanoo? Is that a power attainable by humans?"
"Sage Mode? Rasenshuriken?"
"Ultimately, who prevailed?"