Naruto and Killer Bee left Yunyin Village, and after a night of travel, they encountered a group of White Zetsus. Naruto and Killer Bee quickly dealt with all of them, and then used their Shadow Clone Jutsu to support various battlefields.
Meanwhile, Naruto's main body encountered Itachi Uchiha, who was traveling alone.
As soon as they met, Itachi eagerly asked Naruto how Sasuke was. Kabuto did not control Itachi, and they did not fight.
Naruto told Itachi everything he knew. Itachi was silent for a moment, then closed his eyes. When he opened them again, his Mangekyo Sharingan was revealed to Naruto.
"Uncle Bee, be careful of Itachi's Tsukuyomi and Amaterasu!" Naruto warned Killer Bee.
However, in the next second, Naruto felt like he was going to vomit, and finally spat out a crow from his mouth. The crow's eyes were also Mangekyo Sharingan.
In the next moment, Kabuto's control over Itachi suddenly disappeared, and he could no longer sense Itachi's situation. However, Kabuto was not nervous. Lixing had already said that Itachi would use Kotoamatsukami, so he just needed to wait quietly for Itachi to return.
"Calm down, Naruto. I have broken free from the control of Edo Tensei. Kotoamatsukami is in your body. I originally planned to use it on Sasuke, but now it's no longer necessary. I believe you can persuade Sasuke to return. I'll leave Sasuke to you."
"Then you can go find Sasuke now and persuade him to return to Konoha..." Naruto thought that since Itachi still had his consciousness, he could go and talk to Sasuke clearly, but Itachi had no intention of doing so.
"No, I'm going to stop Edo Tensei. I'll leave Madara to you." Itachi caught the crow with his hand and burned it to death with Amaterasu. Shisui's eyes were no longer needed. Naruto possessed a power stronger than Shisui's eyes.
Naruto clenched his fists. "No, I will stop Edo Tensei. I said it before, I will end this war. I will bear it all alone. This is my promise to my senior brother!"
"Naruto, it's true, you've become much stronger compared to before, but you've forgotten some important things. You said you've come this far with the help of your companions, but after gaining powerful strength, you've forgotten your companions. Just like me before, going my own way alone, the result is failure. Remember, you are not recognized by others to become Hokage, but you can become Hokage by being recognized by others."
After speaking, Itachi walked towards Kabuto's location. He had sensed Kabuto's position through the Edo Tensei connection before. Naruto stood there, contemplating for a while, and finally looked forward with a determined gaze.
"Thank you! Itachi, I know what I need to do. Let's go, Uncle Bee!"
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Meanwhile, Gaara and Onoki were fighting fiercely with the Second Tsuchikage. Onoki accidentally strained his back while in the air and instantly fell from the sky.
The Second Tsuchikage seized this opportunity to use Dust Release. Suddenly, Naruto appeared behind the Second Tsuchikage and struck with a Rasengan.
However, the Second Tsuchikage dodged it with a sidestep. Naruto shouted to Gaara, who understood and used his sand to create a stepping stone for Naruto in the air.
Naruto extended a claw with Nine-Tails chakra and pushed hard, using the recoil to propel himself upwards and hit the Second Tsuchikage in the chest with the Rasengan, knocking him down in one blow.
Onoki, who was below, instantly appeared behind the Second Tsuchikage and used the Heavy Stone Jutsu to increase the Second Tsuchikage's body weight, making him unable to even lift his arm.
Gaara seized this opportunity to seal the Second Tsuchikage. Just as he was about to question Naruto about why he was there, Shikaku from headquarters used the Yamanaka clan's secret jutsu to inform Gaara of everything.
"Then there's no other way. Naruto can distinguish the White Zetsus who have transformed into our allied ninjas. I just didn't expect the Raikage to agree as well."
Onoki was also surprised by this. Even a stubborn brute like the Raikage would make such an unusual decision. The three of them then rushed to the scene where Jiraiya was.
"Naruto has arrived, and the other clones have also reached their respective battlefields. The numbers are almost complete. Now, Kabuto, prepare yourself and send the real Madara Uchiha to me."
Lixing stood in the air with his arms crossed, facing Nagato and the others. No one made a move. Sensing that Naruto had arrived, Lixing prepared to unleash the strongest Edo Tensei here.
However, just as Naruto and Gaara arrived in front of Lixing, a large white bird flew from afar. On the bird stood a blond man wearing a blue robe.
Then, from another direction, something resembling an airplane was also flying towards them, emitting strange noises.
"Deidara and Sasori? Did the two of them make an appointment? They actually came here together." Lixing was somewhat surprised. Two people who shouldn't have appeared suddenly showed up, and things were becoming more and more interesting.
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"Naruto, it's been a long time since we last met. But I've already died, and it feels like only a moment has passed. It looks like you've changed a lot." Nagato was surprised to see Naruto. Naruto's growth rate was astonishing.
"Ah, you mean this? This is the Chakra Mode that has controlled Nine-Tails chakra. But I'm just a shadow clone here." Naruto scratched the back of his head and explained to Nagato with a smile.
Jiraiya saw this scene and was very pleased. His two disciples were getting along harmoniously and fighting together. Naruto could also control the Nine-Tails' chakra. The Child of Prophecy had finally grown up.
"Ero-sennin, what's going on here? Have you fought with Lixing?" Naruto looked at Lixing in the sky, his expression calm, his heart full of confidence. This time, he would never be called weak by Lixing again.
"Naruto, let's not make any moves for now. Even Nagato's Planetary Devastation couldn't seal Lixing. We just need to wait for Tsunade to arrive and persuade that kid." Jiraiya placed his hand on Naruto's shoulder, warning him not to act rashly.
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"Deidara, why are you here? Weren't you imprisoned?" In the air, Onoki stopped Deidara and asked coldly.
"Old man, a war has already started. You've transferred so many people, do you think the remaining ones can stop me? Hmph!"
"Then what do you plan to do? Are you still going to help the Akatsuki?" As he spoke, Onoki began to form hand seals. If Deidara still intended to help the Akatsuki, Onoki would eliminate him with Dust Release in the next second. A ninja like Deidara would definitely be a big problem for the Allied Shinobi Forces.
"So annoying! Old man, the leader of the Akatsuki is from the Uchiha clan. I hate the Uchiha clan the most. How could I still help the Akatsuki! Hmph!"
As Deidara spoke, he shaped three birds in his hands and threw them forward.
"Art is an explosion! Hmph! Brother Sasori, long time no see. You still like hiding in puppets, hmm."
Sasori, who flew over, was hit by Deidara's bombs and instantly transformed into a large insect. Sasori's head appeared on the insect's head.
"Deidara, it seems that many things have happened while I was dead!"
Seeing that Deidara had come to his senses, Onoki no longer paid attention to him and let him cause trouble, as he was his favorite disciple after all.
"Brother Sasori, speaking of which, we've never had a serious match. It's a good opportunity today to see who is the true artist! Hmph!" After speaking, Deidara controlled his giant bird and ascended rapidly, with Sasori following closely behind.
Lixing watched the continuous explosions in the sky and couldn't help but sigh, "It seems Deidara was captured by Onoki after leaving the Akatsuki and only escaped now. Sasori's flying puppet is also completed, and it can even change forms. What is this? Transformers? Or Iron Man?"