Chapter 154 I've Had Enough of Red Tape!

Chapter 156 I’m fed up with red tape!

Even from a thousand meters away, Naruto and his group could see the figure at the end of the bridge.

The other party was holding a dark pillar over two meters high in his hand. Even he himself was standing there like a pillar, but he didn't seem to have any intention of rushing over to do anything to them.

"As long as we don't get close to the Country of Waves, he won't attack us."

Naruto analyzed: "However, that person doesn't seem to care that there are people watching him around, which is strange."

Intuitively, this doesn't sound like a ninja.

"Why are you thinking so much? I'm afraid this guy is just a janitor."

Sasuke opened his Sharingan and used the zoom function to see more clearly than Naruto.

“Judging from the impression he gives me, he is definitely not a powerful character, so naturally he can’t do much.

"Don't forget, the penguin named Cardo said it himself. Of the two, the bigger guy is probably a follower."

The sky was clear at this time. Sasuke crossed his arms over his chest: "Only the dwarf in his mouth who imitates Giyuu and speaks unpleasantly is worthy of our careful handling!"

Sasuke's confidence was not without confidence.

First, Naruto Uzumaki, who has been training with him since childhood, and Neji Hyuga, who occasionally sparred with him in order to repay Giyuu, are the strongest beings among their peers in Konoha.

And this kind of combat training has never been interrupted since the first day he went to school.

Secondly, the Thunder Release Ninjutsu he learned from his mother is very functional and has almost never been seen by outsiders. He should have an advantage when encountering various enemies.

Thirdly, he and Taijutsu and Fire Release were personally taught by Giyuu and Anjuro! And every time he meets Anjuro (the clone), he will praise him for becoming stronger again.

Therefore, Sasuke can be said to be full of confidence in his own strength.

You can't just go out and easily deal with the first enemy you encounter, right?

It’s not like everyone is Giyuu or Anjuro.

"Giyuu once said: We don't understand each other until our opponent exposes his or her weaknesses."

Naruto narrowed his eyes and warned: "Don't be too arrogant. Outside the village, others won't give in to you every time like me."

"I'm the elder brother! Stop lecturing me about Yiyong's words!"

Sasuke was not very happy and kicked a stone to the side of Naruto's shoe, "Also, when will you let me..."

Before he finished speaking, a soft groan came from behind the two of them. It was the kind of movement that makes a patient wake up from a coma.

"Sakura!" They both turned around at the same time.

Seeing Haruno Sakura sitting cross-legged with a pale face and trembling eyes, both of them were a little worried.

Naruto picked up Sakura's water bag and handed it over: "How are you? Were you discovered when you were using the spirit transformation technique?"

Sasuke added: "Or did you see something scary?"

A thin layer of sweat poured out from Sakura's forehead.

She took the water bag and took a sip. It took her a few seconds to calm down before she said, "They are islanders from the Land of Waves..."

"Islanders?" Nazuo looked at each other and his face darkened: "Isn't it because they haven't gone fishing for a long time and have nothing to eat, so they starve to death?"

"No, my spirit flew across the entire island and found no one starving to death. And unlike what we expected, most of the people on the island looked very good. On the surface, they were even better than the one in the village. The watermelon-headed uncle still looks healthy."

Haruno Sakura shook her head: "These people are full of energy and are gathering together at the moment to search for people everywhere on the island."

"Looking for someone? Who are you looking for?" Sasuke was stunned for a moment, then pointed to the end of the bridge: "Looking for those two people?"

"No." Sakura looked a little dazed, "I'm looking for the person who was taken away and imprisoned by those two people."

Before Naruto and Sasuke could ask, Haruno Sakura immediately added: "I found a huge space opened up by Earth Release in the mountain.

"At least three to four hundred people were imprisoned there. Their limbs were embedded in rocks, and their mouths were blocked with bamboo tubes and the like. It was difficult to even move. Judging from their appearance, these people except the fishermen on the island In addition, there are also the key members of Cardo’s men who were taken away...

"It's just that each of these imprisoned people looks very strange. Their muscles are exaggeratedly swollen, their faces are ferocious, their eyes are bloodshot, and they twist their bodies exaggeratedly like crazy. They don't look like they are conscious. look.

"So I guess those people might have been subjected to some strange experiments..."

The pity in Sakura's eyes was beyond words, but she was also truly frightened by what she saw before.

"It's possible."

Sasuke raised his eyebrows: "I remember that Orochimaru, who was killed by Giyu once, especially liked to catch people everywhere for experiments.

"Do you think it's possible that he was afraid of Giyu and didn't dare to do these things on land, so he moved the laboratory to the sea? And he specially asked his subordinates to wear masks made by Giyu?"

"It's not like that, let alone the fact that this place is right next to the Land of Fire. At least Orochimaru should know that sooner or later, the mask thing will attract Betsugiyu himself. Isn't that asking for trouble?"

Naruto pinched his chin, not quite agreeing with Sasuke's wild guess.

"Furthermore, if this was really done by the cruel and cunning Orochimaru that the lecherous uncle said, how could Cardo have a chance to seek help from the Ninja Village alive? The ninjas who came to this island to drive them away before would never be able to return alive... …

"At least judging from the behavior of these people who have no intention of keeping silent, I always feel that there should be other hidden reasons in this matter."

"Go over and ask that guy directly."

Sasuke looked at the end of the bridge and looked at Haruno Sakura again: "Where is the big man's accomplice? Have you found it?"

"No." Haruno Sakura replied: "Aside from the arrested people and the islanders who move freely, he is the only one on the island."

"Huh? Did you miss any piece?"

Sasuke didn't believe it, "Didn't Cardo say that those two people never came down after they went to the island?"

"What do you mean?" Haruno Sakura narrowed her eyes and her tone became dangerous: "Is my spiritual transformation technique unreliable?"

"I'm just asking if it's possible..."

"Although I have just started to learn the art of spiritual transformation, this island is only so big after all. When my spirit body flies to the center, no one on the entire island can escape my notice."

Sakura emphasized: "Even if you miss it, you can't just miss the strongest character, right?"

"...makes sense."

Sasuke was convinced, and then his eyes flashed brightly.

"In other words, that guy is the only one we have to deal with now? How about it, you must have felt his chakra just now, right?"

"Yeah. He gives me the feeling that in terms of chakra amount, he should be about the same as Sasuke. If such a person is not in a state of mental exhaustion, my spiritual transformation technique will not be able to deal with him."

"almost?"

Sasuke still remembered Kado saying that the two people who came to the island had a little baby voice, that is, they were of the same age.

A comment like this was not what he wanted.

"At least we can be sure that this earth-flow city wall that stretches for more than ten kilometers is not his masterpiece."

Naruto felt a little more relieved after hearing Sakura's comments.

"As for the other person... Since the people on the island have not starved to death, it means that their food has not been interrupted. Maybe this person went out to buy food. For a powerful ninja, using ninjutsu to cross the sea should not be considered What a difficult thing.”

"You think too well of people. It's a miracle that there are two people like Giyuu and Anjuro."

Sasuke stood up and stretched his limbs.

"Let's go. We've got all the information we can get through Sakura's investigation. It's time to have a face-to-face interview with that guy."

After saying that, he took out a long bow with sharp blades at both ends from his scroll, fully pulled the bow string, and squinted one eye and pointed it at the standing figure in the distance.

Just like the sword in Giyuu's hand, his bow is also a ninja tool specially made for him by Uchiha Mikoto. The specific function is unknown to others except Sasuke, because he has not yet encountered a situation where he needs to use it.

"I hope the first enemy I face after becoming a ninja can give me a sense of challenge!"

After saying that, he was the first to take steps towards the country of waves.

"We are not necessarily enemies yet! Don't characterize us casually!"

Naruto and Sakura exchanged speechless expressions, packed up their things and followed.

【come yet? 】

The tall young man waiting at the bridge watched the three people getting closer and closer. He glanced at the huge stick in his hand that was as big as a pillar and felt that for the sake of the other party's safety, it was better not to use it.

Just let these three people retreat and drive them away.

Of course, the best result is that these three people can listen to the advice. In this case, there will be no need for conflict to break out at all.

[As long as Muichiro can get targeted drugs from Miss Shinobu and cure the people on the island, we can leave early tomorrow morning. 】

By that time, anyone who wants to land on the island will have nothing to do with them.

This young man thought so well, but he ignored two points - one was his own temper; the other was Uchiha Sasuke's temper.

Finally, when Naruto and Sakura were still 50 meters away from the end of the bridge, he spoke.

"Don't go any further!"

Although this man's voice was a little childish, it sounded like a bell.

Compared with Anjuro's inspiring words, his voice has more of a frightening effect.

This is especially true in front of this huge earth flow city wall and in this vast and empty sea.

This warning mixed with the sea breeze, blowing over the faces of the three people, making them frown at the same time, and a layer of goosebumps appeared on their bodies. It wasn't until several seconds later that they gradually dispelled the discomfort in their hearts.

After the discomfort left, what immediately emerged was the rebellious psychology unique to young people.

So not only did Sasuke not stop, he walked even faster.

"I say it again, turn back immediately——"

The second warning was interrupted by Sasuke loudly: "Hey! Your voice is so ugly, don't imitate others and speak loudly! It makes my eardrums explode!"

The tall boy fell silent.

The previous way of making sounds was learned when he and his master were practicing meditation on the Ming Island.

Whether it was the police who were trying to arrest them when they were killing demons, or the quarreling Giyuu and his brother at the Pillar Meeting, or even the group of rampant Shura demons in hell, all creatures who heard the roar of the chest and abdomen of Gyoumei would be shocked and shocked as if struck by lightning, with few exceptions.

But he couldn't even scare three little demons.

[It seems that my practice is still far behind that of my teacher. ]

While thinking, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura had come close and looked closely at the masked man who was blocking their way.

The mask this man wore was exactly the same as the one Giyuu gave them. Although they couldn't see each other's eyes through the fox mask, they could still feel a fierce aura coming towards them.

Taking his eyes off the mask, Naruto looked at the other's torso carefully. The black robe was simple in style. The only memorable thing was that the button was not round, but a red cloud, which looked like fire and blood.

Under the black robe was a strong body that could not be hidden. The outline of the arm muscles looked even more exaggerated than Kyojuro.

[Such a physique plus Sasuke's chakra is not that simple...]

Just as Naruto was about to remind Sasuke not to act rashly, he asked first, but the latter had already taken a step forward.

"Hey, let me ask you, where did your mask come from?"

The tall boy had no intention of answering.

If they knew that this mask would attract Giyuu's brother, they would not have worn it in the first place.

And after all, this should be blamed on Giyuu. Because he insisted that this mask could bring good luck, so...

Seeing that the other party was hesitant to answer, Sasuke curled his lips and threatened: "Your powerful accomplice is not here, so you'd better tell the truth.

"You alone can't be a match for any of us. Instead of catching you and forcing you to speak, it's better to speak directly now. ”

[Sasuke-kun, why are you saying the lines of the villains in the movies...]

Sakura complained helplessly: [What's the matter with 'what's not a match for any of us', don't take me with you!!!]

But this time, the wooden stake-like man finally reacted.

"How do you know that my 'accomplice' is not here?"

In addition to confusion, there was a hint of danger in the boy's tone.

Muichiro's crow Ginko made it very clear that only these three people went to the island. And these three people have been in his and Ginko's sight.

"Did you send some kind of clone to investigate the island?"

The boy took a step forward and asked in a very urgent tone: "Could it be that you know what happened on the island?"

[If the ninja village knew that kind of seafood could bring 'power'...]

"Are you talking about the people you locked up? "

The boy's body trembled.

That was a very secret place inside the mountain. How did they find it?

"While you were standing here in a daze, our 'clone'," Sasuke jokingly stretched out his index fingers and made a quotation mark, "maybe they have rescued them."

"Rescued."

"Out."

"Coming."

The tall boy's mind echoed with Sasuke's voice, and a nameless fire instantly rushed from his abdomen to his head.

The innate character plus adolescence made him not think much about whether this was just a rhetoric used by Sasuke to test him.

"Do you know what you did? ! "

A roar broke out of his body, and the boy's arms stretched out from under the black robe, with exaggerated muscles that were frightening.

Without any extra signs, he suddenly stretched out his hands, raised the exaggerated stone stick above his head, pressed down with his knees, and then leaped over the three people like a tiger passing through a gap, and then smashed down like a meteor falling to the ground!

"It's bad!"

Naruto shouted, and the three jumped out of the bridge at the same time as the loud noise.

After landing on the beach, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura looked up in horror and found that the piers of the cross-sea bridge that had just been repaired were like the legs of an old man who could not bear the heavy pressure. They quickly shattered and collapsed layer by layer.

[That's not a ninjutsu!]

[It's just a person jumping up and hitting the ground, okay?!]

Immediately afterwards, the entire bridge deck of the last 30 meters of the bridge appeared spider-web-like cracks, and then quickly collapsed into the shallows below, and smoke and dust rose up, and it was gray.

"I told you not to act rashly. "

Naruto glared at Sasuke, "You just provoked him for the fight, didn't you?"

"How could I know he couldn't stand provocation!"

Sasuke felt a little wronged.

He was just about to treat the wound on his wrist caused by the broken stones, but he noticed a black shadow flying out of the dust, getting closer and closer to the three of them.

That thing flew too fast and came too suddenly, it was too late to dodge it!

At the critical moment, Naruto gritted his teeth, dodged in front of Sasuke and Sakura, and condensed a light blue cyclone in his right hand and pressed it on the flying stone bridge ruins.

"Rasengan!"

It was the unprinted ninjutsu that Jiraiya taught Naruto in the past three years - Rasengan.

The cyclone burst out with huge energy that was very inconsistent with its size, and immediately crushed the stone into pieces.

But Naruto didn't have time to be happy - because after the stone scattered, a rough and broad hand came towards him.

The rough and powerful hand covered Naruto's face and threw him hard against the earth flow wall surrounding the Land of Waves, immediately smashing a human-shaped pit.

"Naruto!"

When Sasuke shouted loudly, the other party had already raised his knee to hit him.

He didn't have time to think about it, and immediately puffed up his cheeks in a hurry, and used the familiar fire escape, the Great Fireball Technique with both hands.

The intense high temperature drove away the air and blew away Haruno Sakura's hair -

She saw with her own eyes that the hot fireball instantly wrapped the other party's whole body, and she was terrified because she didn't expect that someone would die in the hands of their team so soon.

However, this thought was completely shattered by the outrageous reality before it arose for less than a moment.

The tall figure came out of the fire, and even the previous action was not interrupted, and the raised knee hit Sasuke's stomach hard.

The latter's eyes bulged out, and he flew away like a shrimp folded in half, and soon became a neighbor of Uzumaki Naruto.

At this moment, the flames went out, and the man's black robe was burned to tatters, and the mask on his face was charred and cracked.

He pulled off the black robe with one hand, revealing his steel bones that were tempered and covered with scorch marks, and his mohawk-style white hair with a little brown and black under the hood.

And his other hand wiped off the mask and crushed it. His upturned eyes were bloodshot and full of hostility. In his panting mouth, four sharp canine teeth reflected the cold light of a blade.

He glanced at Haruno Sakura, who was nervously holding up a kunai not far away, and then paid more attention to Naruto and Sasuke who helped each other up.

"Listen to me!

"I don't care whose brother or student you are! "

The burns on his body quickly disappeared like a zipper being closed, but the ferocity in his eyes gradually increased, like a completely enraged beast.

"I, Xuanya Immortal, put my words here today!

"You three ignorant brats! Don't even think about leaving here today!"

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