199PreparationAI Model: gemini-2.5-flashChapter 199 Preparations for War
"This time, we can also go to the front lines!"
In the office, several people were arguing, their faces red.
Might Guy stood proudly to the side.
He had already been internally selected.
After years of effort, his Eight Gates had reached an incredible level.
The power of his taijutsu would play a significant role in this battle.
Therefore, he and Lee would definitely go to the battlefield this time.
And Hinata.
The remaining people were all arguing, their faces red.
Why?
It was because the rewards Naruto offered were so generous, and none of them wanted to miss out.
Whether for themselves or for their descendants, they had to fight for it.
Uchiha Sasuke stood to the side, his eyes shimmering with a mysterious light.
Among those present, apart from Naruto and a few others, he was the strongest.
He would also participate in this battle.
In recent years, Kakashi often took them on missions. Most of the time, Kakashi didn't make a move, and only the three members of Team Seven went.
Thus, they had accumulated a lot of combat experience.
"Sasuke, how strong do you think these Ōtsutsukireally are?"
"Very strong!"
Sasuke pondered, then said, "In short, it won't be weaker than the last battle."
The last battle?
Sai fell silent.
He had also been present at the last battle, and the scene was truly magnificent.
Sakura stood next to Sasuke, a little worried, "This time the enemies are not simple. They are Ōtsutsuki. We can't compare them to previous enemies."
Sakura sighed.
It was a pity that they couldn't help much in this battle.
The enemies were getting stronger and stronger, but they couldn't keep up with the current version, so they could only watch as the gap between Naruto and them grew wider and wider.
"Actually, don't be so pessimistic."
Uchiha Itachi, standing to the side, smiled at Sakura.
This girl had always followed Sasuke, and even with age, her heart hadn't changed.
He realized that his future sister-in-law might just be this girl in front of him.
So, he, who was usually somewhat aloof, was very kind to Sakura.
Sakura was a little flattered.
"But what you said is also true; ordinary people like us can't get involved in this battle."
Uchiha Itachi was not pessimistic.
Because Naruto was strong enough, working under such a powerful person was safe and reliable.
Especially since this person was also very willing to delegate authority. In such circumstances, they had no need to worry about anything.
As the saying goes, when the sky falls, the tall one bears it.
And Naruto was that tall one.
"You certainly have a very open mind."
Uchiha Fugaku felt that he couldn't deny getting old. They were Mangekyo users after all, but now they felt reduced to mere cannon fodder.
This feeling of being left behind by the times was truly unpleasant.
But to witness history, they still had to strive for it.
No other reason.
After this time, perhaps there would be no more major wars.
The arrival of an era of peace would mean fewer and fewer missions.
At that time, it would be even more difficult for them to obtain Naruto's resources.
It was already so competitive now; it would only get more competitive in the future.
Tsunade: "…"
Orochimaru: "…"
"These people?"
Tsunade was speechless. When the Third Old Man was here, he would make them drag their feet about going to the battlefield, but now, everyone wanted to rush forward.
They wished they could die for their country.
Times had changed. One could only say it was indeed Uzumaki Naruto.
"Tsk tsk, it's just that the enemies are strong; ordinary enemies would be torn apart by them."
"It's pretty good."
"Hmm, it's pretty good."
Orochimaru was startled by the words, then chuckled.
Indeed, it was pretty good.
He believed it wouldn't be long before he had more material to research.
To be honest, the two Ōtsutsuki corpses weren't enough for the few researchers to share.
"But are you so sure Naruto can win?"
Tsunade was a little suspicious.
Were these people too blindly confident in Naruto's strength?
Tsunade scratched her head.
She admitted Naruto was very strong, but the enemies were Ōtsutsuki after all, and there were so many of them.
At least show some respect, right?
Orochimaru smiled without speaking.
If it had been before, he would have only thought Naruto could win.
But ever since that day, Orochimaru knew that no one in this world would be Naruto's opponent.
Including Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, who he had never met but existed as Naruto's hypothetical enemy.
That's right.
Orochimaru knew the Great Toad Sage's prophecy, so he also knew that Ōtsutsuki Kaguya would eventually break free from her seal.
But so what?
Orochimaru thought of that vast space, that endless natural energy.
Then he thought about how Naruto's current path was completely different from that of a Ninja.
One could say he had already evolved beyond being a Ninja, just like the samurai of old, embarking on another path.
His potential was limitless.
"Alright, stop arguing."
"I won't be taking too many people this time."
Naruto glanced at the few people present. Although it was regrettable, just like in Boruto, the seniors had been phased out.
Now was the era of divine arts, the era of Sages fighting.
"Actually, I alone am enough, but just in case, I will still take Sasuke, Hinata, Might Guy, and Kakashito face the enemy."
"You just wait for our good news."
Everyone: "…"
No!
You should have said so earlier.
If you had said so earlier, we wouldn't have argued so fiercely, our faces red.
"You also have a lot of things to do. After we defeat the Ōtsutsuki, there will only be more things left."
Naruto finished speaking and looked at Orochimaru: "Orochimaru, can you build a spaceship?"
Orochimaru, who was chatting with Tsunade, almost stumbled.
He glared resentfully at Naruto. He really couldn't imagine, did Naruto think of him as a bottomless bag of tricks?
Do you really think I can build anything?
"A spaceship? What do you want to do?"
Tsunade looked at Naruto in horror: "You're not thinking of…"
"Exactly!"
Naruto nodded: "That's what I mean. The strongest defense is offense. I plan to rush out into space when I have time and see where this so-called Ōtsutsuki really is."
"There's one problem."
Tsunade crossed her arms and calmly asked a question: "Space is so vast, how will you find them?"
"So, we'll have to capture one alive."
"Or, a Karma!"
Everyone: '…'
How ruthless.
And how arrogant.
Naruto was indeed unique.
"I'll try my best."
Orochimaru's eyes lit up. Space?
Had Naruto's ambition swollen to such an extent?
Then I, Orochimaru, must live well.
"Nara Shikaku will handle the rest of the matters. I'll depart first."
Naruto finished speaking, concluded the meeting.
He stood up and left with Might Guy and the others.
…
The border of the Land of Fire.
Naruto arrived here using Flying Thunder God, and beside him, Hinata, Might Guy, Kakashi, and others spread out.
Strong winds swirled, and sand swept across the land.
Faintly, several figures slowly appeared in the distance…