dmims Chapter 24
Chapter 24
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!" Just as the attack was about to land, a voice suddenly appeared behind Naruto, and at the same time, a scorching wave of air suddenly erupted from behind Naruto, accompanied by a dazzling flash of fire.
This sudden fire-style technique, under the impact of the fireball, caused Naruto's Rasengan to lose its momentum and be forced to stop.
A familiar scolding voice came from above Boruto's head: "What are you standing there for?! Don't you know that being distracted in battle is tantamount to suicide?"
Upon hearing that familiar reprimanding voice, Boruto's eyes immediately lit up. He quickly turned his head, his gaze searching the surroundings for the source of the sound.
When he saw Sasuke standing on a tree trunk, an expression of unbelievable surprise appeared on his face. Boruto excitedly shouted, "Sasuke! You're not dead yet!" His sadness vanished instantly.
At this moment, Sasuke's Sharingan eyes had all turned into two-tomoe Sharingan.
Sasuke scoffed, "Idiot, how could I possibly fall before I've finished my revenge? Looks like you're hoping something happens to me, huh?"
“But just now…” Boruto pointed to the spot where Sasuke’s ‘corpse’ had been when Naruto ripped out his heart; the scene was still vivid in his mind.
To Boruto's surprise, the "corpse" where Sasuke had fallen suddenly made a dull thud, and then it turned into a piece of wood that had been broken into pieces.
"Substitution Jutsu!?" Only then did Boruto realize that what he had just seen was not Sasuke's real body, but rather that Sasuke had used the Substitution Jutsu to dodge Naruto's fatal attack.
Sasuke leaped down from the tree and landed steadily behind Naruto: "You're really slow. If you had come any later, I might have actually collapsed here."
With Sasuke landing, he and Boruto formed a pincer movement against Naruto.
Boruto responded to Sasuke with a hint of apology: "Sorry, sorry. We were searching in opposite directions and only arrived after hearing the explosion."
Sasuke said gravely, "Alright, be careful of this guy. He's extremely dangerous right now, and we could lose our lives here if we're not careful!"
"Hmm," Boruto nodded seriously upon hearing this, and prepared to attack at any moment.
Deep within Naruto's consciousness, he saw that Sasuke was not dead. Kurama, feeling deceived, roared angrily, "How dare you use such a despicable trick to fool this old man! You inherently hateful Uchiha brat! I will destroy you once again!"
"Lightning Release: Swift Lightning Arrow!"
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
Sasuke and Boruto simultaneously unleashed their respective ninjutsu, their attacks raining down on Naruto like a storm.
Sasuke's Fire Release technique and Boruto's Lightning Release technique intertwined in the air. However, Naruto had already entered the One-Tail state, and his body was enveloped by the Nine-Tails' chakra, becoming exceptionally powerful and resilient.
Although Sasuke and Boruto's attacks were fierce, they did not seem to cause much actual damage to Naruto. Naruto's body only swayed slightly under the impact of the ninjutsu before regaining its stability.
"Shadow Clone Technique!" "Shadow Clone Technique!"
The two summoned shadow clones together, which quickly dispersed and formed a circle, surrounding Naruto in the middle.
Sasuke and Boruto's true forms are hidden among the shadow clones, waiting for their chance to strike. The shadow clones launch attacks simultaneously, assaulting Naruto from all directions, trying to find his weakness.
Naruto moved with astonishing speed between the shadow clones, his movements as fast as lightning, each strike hitting the shadow clones' vital points with unerring accuracy.
"Rasengan!" Naruto suddenly stopped, condensed a huge chakra ball, raised the Rasengan high, and then slammed it into the ground.
A massive shockwave emanated from Naruto and spread outwards, causing the shadow clones to collapse and turn into smoke.
In the midst of the fierce battle, Boruto's figure silently moved in front of Naruto without anyone noticing.
Boruto's actions horrified Sasuke, who saw it as nothing short of suicide. Sasuke cried out urgently, "What are you doing! Boruto! Get out of here!"
Boruto seemed not to hear Sasuke's words, ignoring Sasuke's warning, and approached Naruto on his own.
Boruto gripped Naruto's arms tightly with both hands, but the moment his hands touched Naruto's body, Boruto immediately felt an indescribable burning sensation.
His palms felt as if they were being burned by a violent Nine-Tails chakra, the power raging like fire across his hands, causing intense pain.
Boruto gasped, a pained expression on his face, his voice trembling slightly: "Ouch~ That hurts."
However, he was unaware that the pain he was enduring was merely the tip of the iceberg compared to what Naruto had been suffering all along.
Despite the intense burning sensation, Boruto did not flinch. Instead, he held Naruto tightly in his arms, trying to soothe him with physical contact and bring him back to consciousness.
"Naruto! I will bear all your pain! So don't give up, don't succumb to Kurama."
"Those villagers just misunderstood you. You are the true son of a hero. Come back soon! (Dad!)"
Naruto's face was contorted, his roar filled with pain, and a glimmer of clarity flashed in his eyes for a moment.
However, this brief moment of clarity was quickly overwhelmed by endless pain, and his eyes once again became frantic and confused.
Behind One-Tailed Naruto, the Nine-Tails' chakra tails began to spin violently, intertwining and converging into a powerful energy.
As chakra continued to condense, a giant Rasengan gradually took shape behind Naruto.
"Danger!" Sasuke saw that something was wrong and acted without hesitation, quickly moving behind Boruto and grabbing his shoulder.
Before Boruto could fully realize what was happening, Sasuke had already forcefully pulled him out of the center of the Rasengan.
As the Rasengan landed, the ground shook violently, dust flew everywhere, and when the dust settled, a crater several meters deep appeared before them, with Two-Tails Naruto lying prone in the center of the crater.
Although Sasuke and Boruto successfully avoided the center of the Rasengan attack, the power of the aftershocks should not be underestimated.
They were caught in the force of the powerful impact, their bodies thrown into the air before crashing heavily to the ground. They tumbled several times before finally coming to a stop by hitting a large tree.
Sasuke struggled to his feet, his gaze fixed on Naruto in the center of the crater. A wave of frustration washed over him, and he gritted his teeth, muttering, "Damn it! This guy..."