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

"Hey, old hag, you're still as hot-tempered as ever. Since you're here, just listen to what I have to say."

It was an almost commanding tone. The young boy stood there, the thin sunlight cast on his face. He didn't show the slightest bit of panic or fear in the face of Tsunade's intimidation. Instead, he faced that sharp gaze without backing down.

"Lady Tsunade, I trust my younger brother. Sasuke would never lie, let alone do anything to betray Konoha."

Itachi's expression paused slightly. Suddenly, he remembered how his health had been improving over the years. He was well - aware of Konoha's medical level. Even Tsunade had issued a death notice for him.

Then how did he manage to struggle back from the brink of death? The answer was obvious.

"In the two years before my condition improved, there were needles specifically for my illness sent in every one or two months. In fact, from the moment the first needle was injected into my body, I knew it was my younger brother who did this."

Itachi gently grasped the arm with the continuous intravenous drip.

"Sasuke's defection back then must be partly my fault. He can endure all the rumors and slurs for his family and his brother. And he resolutely searches for an almost impossible cure. He's definitely not a bad kid. So, Lady Tsunade, please listen to what Sasuke has to say. I'm begging you."

Itachi bowed deeply in Tsunade's direction, leaving her momentarily speechless. As a Hokage, Tsunade was definitely qualified.

Tsunade is brave, resolute, wise and farsighted. These are all her virtues.

"Ha~ I can't do anything about you. Well, tell me what it is first."

"It all started 15 years ago when the Nine - Tailed Fox attacked Konoha."

"From that time?"

Seeing Sasuke looking so serious, Tsunade, who had just relaxed her brows, frowned again. This kid was probably just a newborn 15 years ago. How did he know about such a long - ago event?

"Listen to me. At that time, everyone thought it was the Nine - Tailed demon fox that suddenly went berserk and then launched an attack, which caused the Fourth Hokage and most of the ninjas to sacrifice their lives. But what's the real truth?"

"Wait a minute. You mean there's another mastermind behind this?"

"Actually, I also have something to say about this."

Naruto had been quietly listening on the side. Suddenly, he interrupted Tsunade's words. Although there was a flash of hesitation on his face, he finally spoke up.

"Actually, I've already managed to get along well with the Nine - Tailed Fox, no! With Kurama. During these two years of cultivation, I've released the seal on my body. Now, as a Jinchūriki, I can perfectly combine with the power of the Nine - Tailed Fox."

"Perfect Jinchūriki? You've got to be kidding me!"

Naruto's words were even more shocking. A perfect Jinchūriki could use all the power of the Nine - Tailed Fox. Was Naruto's cultivation speed much faster than last time?

He vaguely remembered that at this time in the previous life, Naruto had just become more proficient in using the Rasengan, and hadn't even unlocked the Sage Mode.

Wasn't it a bit too fast now?

Sasuke raised his eyebrows and looked up. He saw Naruto come to his senses and give him a smug smile.

"It's not just you who have made progress in these two years. I've gone through extremely arduous cultivation. I'm no longer that Naruto Uzumaki who could only watch the most important person in my heart leave silently while lying on the ground, wailing!"

"Sasuke, I now have the power to match you. No, I can even say I've surpassed you. Next time you just up and leave, I'll use my power to drag you back!"

There was a crisp sound of "slap".

The sound of a fist hitting a palm woke up everyone who had been in a state of shock.

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"Jiraiya, I've never heard you report on this kind of thing!"

"Well, I was also really shocked by this. But I didn't mean to tell you because I was afraid the information might leak and put Naruto in danger."

"Jiraiya!"

Tsunade roared. Jiraiya took a small step back. He knew this would be the result of hiding it from Tsunade.

"Granny Tsunade, calm down. I also remember what Sasuke said. I asked Kurama, the Nine - Tailed Fox, why he attacked Konoha back then."

"And then, what was the result?"

"He said he was being controlled then and was out of it. He didn't remember a thing he'd done."

"But can we really believe what the Nine - Tailed Fox said?"

Tsunade couldn't help but deeply doubt it.

"I've connected with Kurama on a spiritual level. He won't lie to me. Fifteen years ago... the night my parents died, Kurama was really controlled and messed up big time."

Naruto's voice trailed off. Thinking of those warm yet distant memories from his cultivation, a surge of grievance welled up inside him.

"Naruto..."

Meeting Sasuke's worried look, Naruto straightened up. He gently rubbed his eyes. When he opened them again, the sadness was gone.

"Because I saw those memories, I believe what Kurama said. He has no reason to lie to me."

"Even if what you said is true, what's this got to do with the ninja - world crisis?"

"Fifteen years ago, someone managed to break into Konoha's deepest forbidden area when the Nine - Tailed Jinchūriki was at her most vulnerable during childbirth, pull off a conspiracy right under everyone's noses, and even made the Fourth Hokage pay. This guy still hasn't shown up. Isn't that suspicious?"

"What's his game? Why'd he do something like that? We know nothing about this guy."

To this day, a shadow has been hanging over Tsunade. If everything Sasuke said is true, then this sneaky guy behind the scenes is really bad news!

"Seven years after that, Sasuke and I accidentally busted Tanzō's scheme and saved Shisui from him. That night, Tanzō wasn't alone. The Third sent us to the hospital. Then a masked mysterious guy showed up. He had the Sharingan!"

"The Sharingan. You mean the Uchiha clan..."

"Not only the Uchiha clan has the Sharingan. Doesn't Kakashi also have it?"

Sasuke was quite annoyed that Tsunade cast suspicious glances at the Uchiha. Although it was indeed Obito who did it, who could guarantee that there wasn't a bad apple in his own clan?

"The only visible eye of this masked man is a Sharingan. I have no idea about the other one."

"One eye, a mask... Sasuke, does that mean..."

Naruto suddenly recalled something and stared at Sasuke in shock. So, the mastermind from the past was actually right beside them.

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