Naruto: Sasuke Reborn – No Clan Massacre! No Injustice！

"Eh?! Why isn't Teacher Kakashi going?"

"I've already said he has other missions!"

Tsunade's tough response left Naruto speechless. What the deal! If they could bring Sasuke back, Team 7 would be reunited. It was such an important occasion, yet Teacher Kakashi wasn't going to be there. Granny Tsunade was so heartless.

Naruto naturally imagined a touching reunion, ignoring the possibility of not bringing Sasuke back.

But it was okay that Teacher Kakashi wasn't coming. Who was this guy named Sai?

Naruto pretended to casually take a few glances. He had fair skin, just like Sasuke. His big, upward - slanting eyes were like Sasuke's. And his black hair was also similar to Sasuke's...

Naruto wouldn't believe it even if he were killed if Granny Tsunade wasn't trying to make Sai take Sasuke's place.

Sai noticed Naruto's scanning gaze. Facing Naruto's wariness, he gave him a big smile.

"Please give me your guidance on the next mission, Naruto and Sakura."

"Okay..."

Looking at such a sincere smile, Naruto felt a bit guilty for no reason. Maybe it was just a pure coincidence that this guy looked a bit like Sasuke.

"Alright, I've already told you everything you need to know. How you're going to proceed next, you can discuss it privately."

After saying that, Tsunade waved her hand to dismiss everyone. To be honest, she really didn't understand why Naruto was going after a rogue ninja.

Even if they managed to bring the person back, but if his heart wasn't in Konoha, what was the use...

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"Listen up, Naruto. Last time during a mission, I met one of Sasori's subordinates and learned that they've had a recent transaction. So this plan is divided into two parts."

"Yeah, that guy named Sasori. Last time I beat him to tears."

Naruto listened attentively with his bright eyes. It was hard to forget that huge puppet's size.

Jiraiya couldn't help but sigh inwardly. He had never seen Naruto look so serious when he was giving him lectures before.

"First, we'll split up. I'll go and intercept Sasori on the way. You guys will pretend to be him and go to make the deal with Kabuto. Remember, you have to act really convincingly and don't let the cat out of the bag."

"By the time the deal is done or if it's not completed, you have to quietly follow behind Kabuto and let this guy guide you back to Orochimaru's base."

"Eh, Lord Jiraiya, do you mean that even if we're exposed as fakes, we still have to follow him? But won't he get suspicious then!"

"Idiot. Who said you have to actually beat him? You have to pretend to lose and then run away, making Kabuto look down on you. Only then will you have a chance to follow him. Otherwise, if you beat him down, who will lead you?"

"I understand!"

"Good. Time is of the essence. Let's get started right away."

"Yeah, okay. Perverted Hermit, be careful by yourself."

Although Naruto knew about the Perverted Hermit's strength, he still gave him a reminder. After all, he was getting old and couldn't act as recklessly as he used to.

"Shut up, brat. Leave it to me. Don't forget our deal."

"Sure, if I get the chance, I'll punch that guy and bring him back."

Hearing Naruto's bold words, Jiraiya laughed heartily. But thinking it over, this guy really had a double standard.

He wanted to bring Sasuke back, but he wanted to beat Orochimaru up. Looking at Naruto's increasingly tall and upright back, Jiraiya showed a caring look like an elder. He softly spoke his mind.

"Go for it, Naruto!"

The afterglow of the setting sun shone down. Naruto didn't turn back but walked forward bravely. The sun stretched his shadow infinitely long. He reached his hand up high and waved, indicating that he would definitely make it.

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"By the way, your name is Sai, right? Why did you join this mission? Was it Lady Tsunade's order?"

Suddenly, Sai, who looked very much like Sasuke, appeared, making Sakura a bit more vigilant. She wondered what Lady Tsunade was up to by sending such a person at this time.

"Yeah, although it's also what Lady Tsunade meant, I'm also very willing to help Naruto out."

"Eh?!"

Sai spoke sincerely. He faced the doubts of Sakura and Naruto and gave them the answer they most wanted to hear.

"Why? It seems we don't know each other?"

"Naruto, some people may not be aware of the influence they have on others, but it doesn't stop people like me from benefiting from you, though not directly."

Sai's words left Naruto confused. What kind of favor had he ever done for this guy?

Naruto looked at Sai's face again. He couldn't sense any sign of lying, but if he had really met Sai before, with this face so similar to Sasuke's, Naruto was sure he wouldn't have forgotten.

"My brother and I were adopted by Tanzō since childhood."

"Tanzō..."

It was a name from the past that made Naruto squint his eyes and try to remember.

"Oh, so it's that guy!"

He remembered that he and Sasuke were chased by that guy when they were seven, but he didn't know why he never saw that guy again later.

What did what Sai said about Tanzō have to do with him?

"My brother and I were trained as Anbu members by Tanzō. To be honest, the training was tough, but I've always been grateful to Tanzō for raising me."

"But one day, when I learned that Tanzō's way of raising us was to make siblings fight each other to the death, and only the last one alive could become a member of Root."

Sai's expression suddenly changed from smiling. He stared coldly ahead with a gloomy look in his eyes, which seemed to be filled with endless hatred for Tanzō.

"I was so confused and desperate during that time. I just couldn't kill my Big bro, but I also wanted to live. These two conflicting feelings were like two forces constantly tearing my body and splitting my personality. When I was in so much pain that I couldn't bear it anymore, it was the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who sent someone to tell me that Root was disbanded."

Sai stopped in his tracks and looked at Naruto.

"Naruto, do you know how many people your actions have saved? My brother and I, along with many others like us, no longer have to engage in those despicable battles or make choices between ourselves and our dearest relatives. We've all escaped from that darkest cave. All of this is thanks to you."

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