dmims Chapter 324 Little Naruto! Come and eat it while it's hot!
Chapter 324 Little Naruto! Come and eat it while it's hot!
Chapter 324 Little Naruto! Come and eat it while it's hot!
The next day, in a simple hut on Mount Myoboku.
Naruto was placed here, very close to the residences of Fukasaku and Shima.
Early in the morning, the croaking of frogs could be heard outside.
Naruto woke up in bed and rubbed his still sleepy eyes.
He sat up and stretched.
Immediately, a satisfied and excited expression appeared on his face.
His thoughts were still immersed in last night's dream, and he hadn't fully come back to his senses.
Every detail and every scene is vivid in my mind.
Kakashi-sensei's solemn entrustment.
Sasuke's complete trust.
Sakura cooperated wholeheartedly.
When they encountered several groups of wandering ninjas along the way, the three of them worked together seamlessly and tacitly, crushing the enemies without any chance to fight back.
Especially the feeling of Sasuke perfectly executing the decisions he made as the team leader, covering for him—
He and Sasuke are truly an invincible duo!
Even after waking up, Naruto's chest was still churning with intense excitement from the dream, and an unprecedented sense of accomplishment surged through him.
Time flies so fast!
Naruto couldn't help but mutter something under his breath, his voice filled with lingering regret.
One night of dreams wasn't enough; the mission wasn't finished yet. He wanted to continue experiencing the exhilarating feeling of fighting alongside his companions and sweeping everything away.
The feeling of being absolutely trusted by his companions in his dream and leading the team through all difficulties was unforgettable for him.
Naruto clenched his fist, his eyes growing increasingly determined.
That feeling of working together with Sasuke, completely entrusting each other's backs, was just amazing!
He couldn't help but start daydreaming.
I wonder when in reality I will be able to work alongside the real Sasuke, trusting each other completely, without any barriers, and face powerful enemies together, just like in my dreams?
This thought fueled his motivation and anticipation for his upcoming cultivation of immortal arts.
He wants to become stronger, stronger than ever before!
Powerful enough to defeat Sasuke and bring him back to Konoha!
So powerful that he can become a partner that even Sasuke acknowledges and is willing to entrust with his back!
"Oh, you're awake?" Suddenly, a familiar voice came from the doorway as the door was pushed open.
Naruto turned his head sharply and saw Jiraiya leaning against the door frame, a smug, mocking smile on his lips: "Look at your energy, you slept well last night."
When Naruto saw Jiraiya, the excitement on his face immediately vanished.
The dream memories that had been thrilling him just moments before vanished in an instant, replaced by the two large meals he had eaten yesterday at noon and last night.
Just thinking about it brings back a wave of eerie feelings that seem to linger forever.
Naruto's stomach churned and spasmed as if by reflex, and he almost vomited on the spot.
The smile that had been on his face froze instantly, then collapsed, replaced by a look of resentment and dissatisfaction.
He glared angrily at Jiraiya and shouted, "You lecherous sage! You dare mention last night?!"
With that, Naruto leaped in front of Jiraiya, pointed his finger at his nose, and angrily accused him, "You already knew what the food here was like, didn't you?!"
"Not only did you not mention it at all, you caught me completely off guard! How insidious of you!"
"Hahahaha!" Faced with Naruto's accusation, Jiraiya not only showed no remorse, but instead laughed so hard he almost fell over.
He laughed, wiping away tears of laughter, and teased, "Kid, you don't understand. Training on Mount Myōboku, adapting to the local customs and culture, is part of the training. It tempers your character, improves your endurance, understand? It's a required course!"
Jiraiya blinked, then continued his rambling with a straight face, "Back in the day, Minato and I both went through this kind of culinary test. Don't be ungrateful; most people can't even get their hands on this!"
A required course my foot!
Although he outwardly cursed and grumbled, Naruto had to admit that if his father had also gone through such training, then Jiraiya's words were not without reason.
Perhaps in the practice at Mount Myoboku, even food can be considered a kind of trial.
Realizing this, Naruto was speechless and covered his face in grief and indignation.
Just then, Shima Senjin's enthusiastic shouts suddenly came from outside.
"Naruto! Are you awake yet?!"
"Breakfast is ready!"
"Today, I've specially prepared a super lavish and nutritious meal!"
"Come out and eat it while it's hot!"
Enthusiastic calls and footsteps approached the wooden house.
Naruto, who had just been furious, suddenly froze on the spot, the color draining from his face.
Grandma Shima's cheerful voice was nothing short of a death knell for him.
"A super-—super lavish meal?!" Naruto swallowed hard, feeling his stomach begin to convulse inappropriately.
He suddenly turned his head and looked pitifully at Jiraiya.
Seeing this, Jiraiya laughed even harder.
He stepped forward and slapped Naruto's stiff shoulder without any hesitation, encouraging him with schadenfreude: "Enjoy it, Naruto! Fukasaku-sama said that a balanced diet is the foundation of training. Getting stronger isn't just about training; eating is also very important. Look how good Shima-sama is to you; she specially prepared a special meal for you, haha."
Without saying another word, he shoved Naruto from behind.
"Hurry up, don't keep Lady Shima waiting!"
Naruto looked utterly hopeless, his legs feeling like lead, and he shuffled towards the door with every three steps.
Like a prisoner being led to the execution ground, he wailed inwardly, yet was utterly helpless.
A new day can only begin with a breakfast that is destined to be unforgettable.
Fortunately, the warm bond and the passion of fighting side by side in last night's dream became the motivation for Naruto to grit his teeth and show off his insects.
In order to one day fight alongside the real Sasuke as he had dreamed of—Naruto took a deep breath, forced himself to stay alert, put on a look of grim determination, and flung open the door.
Sunlight streamed down, illuminating Naruto's face, which was etched with sorrow.
"Granny Shima is here!"
In the distance, Fukasaku, who was waiting with a breakfast pot in hand, saw this scene and couldn't help but nod slightly.
Jiraiya looked at his disciple's appearance and, though he felt a little unkind and wanted to laugh out loud, a hint of relief flashed deep in his eyes.
Who knows, Naruto might actually be able to create a miracle.
The Land of Grass.
Underground caves.
Sasuke has woken up.
Instead of his usual morning exercise, he went straight to Madara Uchiha the moment he opened his eyes.
Madara Uchiha was sitting upright on the stone platform, seemingly having just finished a short period of meditation.
Sensing Sasuke's approach, he slowly opened his eyes.
In the dim light, Ban raised an eyebrow and glanced at the figure of the black-haired boy not far away with a hint of surprise.
"You've come to me for cultivation so early today? That's quite rare."
Madara Uchiha's deep voice echoed in the empty cave.
Normally, Sasuke would always train or adjust his condition on his own before seeking advice from Madara Uchiha.
But it's unusual that they came to our door before dawn today.
Sasuke ignored Madara's probing and inquiring words. His gaze sharpened, and he went straight to the question that had been weighing on his mind all night.
"What exactly is Mount Myōboku?"
He had been pondering this question in his mind for a long time.
He heard everything clearly during Kaori and Jiraiya's conversation in the audience seats of that eerie dream space yesterday.
Jiraiya took Naruto to a place called Mount Myōboku for training.
This place name was completely unfamiliar to Sasuke. But given Jiraiya's status and strength, the place he would personally take Naruto to could not possibly be an ordinary place.
This has kept him in a state of unease since last night.
Upon hearing this, Madara Uchiha slowly glanced at Sasuke a few times and instantly understood what was going on.
It seems that the blond brat's behavior in yesterday's dream has deeply affected this kid.
The unease and sense of urgency that arose from his companions' progress were all too familiar to him.
Back when he was competing with Hashirama, wasn't he also getting stronger under the pressure of this kind of relentless pursuit?
Madara Uchiha did not answer Sasuke's question directly, but simply chuckled softly.
The laughter echoed in the dark and silent cave, carrying a profound meaning.
He decided to add fuel to the already burning fire of fighting spirit.
"Mount Myoboku—" Madara Uchiha drawled, as if recalling something, or perhaps deliberately whetting Sasuke's appetite, "It's a wonderful place, a legendary sacred training ground, a place where one can learn Sage Mode."
He paused slightly, his sharp gaze sweeping over Sasuke before continuing slowly, "That blond brat is probably learning the legendary Sage Mode there now."
"Sage Technique?!" Sasuke was shocked upon hearing this.
His eyes instantly flashed with shock and confusion.
He seemed to have heard the word before, but he had never really understood it.
However, the mere mention of the word "immortal arts" was enough for him to understand.
This is definitely not an ordinary ninjutsu or taijutsu!
Naruto is actually coming into contact with this level of power!
"Sage Mode—is it that powerful?" Sasuke blurted out.
If Naruto really mastered some kind of more powerful force, wouldn't he be left far behind?
Upon hearing Sasuke's question about the power of Sage Mode, Madara Uchiha's expression froze for a moment, a rare occurrence.
The moment the word "immortal arts" left his lips, an image of that person's towering figure, as majestic as a mountain, and the overwhelming "True Thousand Hands" that blotted out the sky immediately appeared in his mind.
After a brief moment of distraction, Madara Uchiha quickly regained his composure, concealing the complex emotions that had just flashed across his eyes, and once again revealing his usual arrogant and domineering expression.
He gave a light snort, his tone returning to its nonchalant indifference, even carrying a hint of deliberate contempt:
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It's just so-so.
Upon hearing this assessment, Sasuke not only did not relax in the slightest, but his heart became even more tense.
He's not stupid.
Having spent so much time with Madara Uchiha, he had already gotten a general idea of the legendary strongman's personality.
He is arrogant and domineering, regarding the vast majority of people and things as worthless.
Every day, you can hear extremely derogatory words from his mouth, such as "waste," "garbage," "not worth mentioning," and "boring tricks."
But now, Madara Uchiha only gave a casual and perfunctory evaluation of Sage Mode.
It sounded like a casual remark, but to Sasuke it was nothing short of a tacit affirmation.
Even Madara couldn't dismiss this power directly; its strength probably far exceeds his imagination!
Naruto is learning a power that even Madara Uchiha couldn't deny —
This realization ignited his fighting spirit, making him eager to improve himself immediately.
He absolutely cannot fall behind, he absolutely cannot!
Madara Uchiha nodded in satisfaction as he looked at the burning fighting spirit that suddenly ignited in Sasuke's eyes and the awe-inspiring battle intent that accompanied it.
Very good, that's exactly the look I want to give you!
He thought to himself.
A thirst for power, a dedication to transcendence, and a fear of being left behind.
These are all excellent nutrients for cultivating true strong individuals.
That Naruto Uzumaki unintentionally became the best catalyst for Sasuke's accelerated growth.
"Then—" Madara Uchiha stood up, his voice regaining its cold and authoritative tone, "Are you still planning to waste time here asking about those irrelevant things? Or—are you going to begin today's training immediately?"
"Let's begin!" Sasuke said without hesitation, his voice firm and resolute.
His eyes burned with the same determination and fighting spirit as before.
No matter what Naruto is learning, Sasuke Uchiha will definitely master even greater power!
Time flew by amidst the intense training.
In the blink of an eye, night fell once again.
After a full day of intense training, Sasuke was exhausted and fell into a deep sleep after taking a bath.
As his consciousness gradually broke free from the heavy fatigue and his senses returned, Sasuke suddenly opened his eyes.
The first thing that catches the eye is a dimly lit, flax-colored tent canopy.
A hard, solid sensation came from below.
He then realized that he was lying on a simple cot.
He frowned slightly, rubbed the tip of his nose uncomfortably, and a sense of vigilance and confusion suddenly arose in his heart.
Where is this?
Oh right, he and Madara Uchiha trained until very late last night, and went straight to sleep when they got back to their room.
So, does that mean now it's—
Sasuke sprang to his feet and lifted the tent flap.
Outside the tent, a quiet campsite came into view.
The campfire in the center had long since died down, leaving only a wisp of smoke rising gently.
Not far away, a blond-haired figure was turning his back to him, skillfully tidying up another tent.
It's Naruto!
But it's different from the loud and boisterous bottom-of-the-class student I remember.
The Naruto in the dream before my eyes deftly folded the canvas of the tent neatly.
The soft morning light shone on his short golden hair, as if it were coated with a dazzling radiance.
Even just from behind, he exudes a calm and reassuring aura.
He's completely different from the loud and boisterous Naruto in real life.
Seemingly sensing the movement behind him, Naruto stopped what he was doing and turned around.
Seeing Sasuke standing at the tent entrance, he paused for a moment, then gave a perfectly natural smile.
"Good morning, Sasuke! You're awake?"
"How did you sleep last night? It's a bit chilly in the mountains at night, so don't catch a cold."
The tone of his voice made it sound as if the two were close friends who spent every day together and had a perfect understanding, which made Sasuke feel an indescribable awkwardness.
Sasuke stood at the tent entrance, staring silently at Naruto a few steps away, his dark eyes revealing an unreadable expression.
A morning breeze swept by, ruffling the black bangs on his forehead, making his already stern face appear even more somber.
Yesterday, in the audience of the Dream Theater, Sasuke witnessed his other self fighting alongside Naruto.
He saw how Kakashi solemnly entrusted the scroll to Naruto, and he also saw himself in his dream obeying Naruto's commands without hesitation.
Now, it is his turn to step into this dream and face Naruto with a calm smile.
A complex mix of annoyance and anger welled up in Sasuke's heart.
He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.
However, a certain frustration in my chest just wouldn't subside.
Without much hesitation, Sasuke strode up to Naruto.
Sasuke stared directly into Naruto's eyes without flinching.
A look of bewilderment and confusion flashed in Naruto's eyes.
"Sasuke? What's wrong?" Naruto asked, puzzled.
Seeing Sasuke's serious expression, he assumed the other had discovered something unusual, so his smile faded, and he asked, "Did you discover something?"
Sasuke didn't answer Naruto's question. He simply raised one hand and opened his palm towards Naruto.
"Give me the reel!"
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