Naruto: The Otsutsuki Naruto

Chapter 37: Chapter 37: Interplay of Light and Shadow



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"*Shinra Tensei!*"

Lightning surged from all directions, but the overwhelming repulsive force dispersed it with ease. The same force tore up the ground, flinging the attacking Kumogakure shinobi into the air.

"Ugh—argh!!"

"It deflected our *Ground Surge*? How is that even possible?!"

"*Shinra Tensei!*"

*Whoosh!*

Five seconds later, a second wave of repulsive force blasted the shinobi even further, rendering them completely incapacitated.

With repeated use, Naruto had honed his control over *Shinra Tensei*. Against jōnin-level opponents, one strike would leave them writhing in pain as if their bodies were falling apart. A second strike would incapacitate them entirely, though it wasn't lethal.

Beneath the cracked walls of the Raikage's residence, Dodai had managed to protect himself from the second wave by using his *Lava Release: Rubber Ball* to create an elastic shield.

His mind raced. "What just happened? That technique repelled both the incoming jutsu and the shinobi who cast them. Physical attacks and ninjutsu alike are completely ineffective against him?"

Through a gap in the rubber shield, Dodai observed the immobilized Kumogakure jōnin scattered across the battlefield.

"There was a brief window between the two attacks. If not for that, I wouldn't have had time to create this shield. So, that ability isn't without its flaws..."

Naruto, surveying the scene with his piercing gaze, casually flicked his Akatsuki cloak and strode toward the entrance of the Raikage's residence.

Dodai's eyes narrowed. "I miscalculated. I assumed an enemy who needed to create chaos before approaching would be cautious and relatively weak. That's why I allocated most of our forces to handle his accomplices. But it seems... I was gravely mistaken."

"If that repelling technique has an interval of vulnerability, there might be a chance to exploit it with my jutsu."

After a brief but meticulous analysis, Dodai partially opened his rubber shield and extended his hand.

Naruto glanced at him indifferently. "Stop, Uncle Rubber. Your jutsu won't protect you a second time."

*Clench!*

Dodai froze mid-motion, cold sweat dripping down his face.

"He saw through me completely. His strength is on an entirely different level. Who is this man?"

*Rustle!*

Dodai dispelled his rubber shield and cautiously asked, "The Raikage isn't in the village right now."

Naruto replied calmly, "Of course I know that."

Dodai's eyes sharpened. "What is your goal?"

Naruto smiled faintly. "Oh? Are you offering to fulfill it for me?"

Dodai's gaze flickered. "You could try stating it. Perhaps... we can negotiate."

"We're both shinobi here. Let's not kid ourselves."

Naruto averted his gaze, and with a sudden *whoosh*, a gust of wind swirled beneath his feet. Defying gravity, his body began to rise into the air.

Dodai's eyes widened as he tracked Naruto's ascent. "He's not using Onoki's *Light-Weight Rock Technique* to lighten his body, nor is he employing a medium like Rasa's golden sand to create a platform. He can just... fly? Wait... could it be? That repelling technique—its essence—is it the manipulation of gravitational fields?!"

Naruto's mastery over the Rinnegan had grown significantly. He could now manipulate gravitational fields to overcome gravity itself, achieving flight—an ability he had only gained in his previous life after obtaining the Six Paths power.

Hovering in mid-air, Naruto swept his sleeves dramatically.

*Clink! Clink! Clink! Clink!*

Four black rods shot out, embedding themselves precisely around the Raikage's residence.

*Whoosh!*

Naruto raised two fingers in front of his chest, forming a hand seal.

"*Four Violet Flames Formation: Modified!*"

*Fwoosh! Fwoosh! Fwoosh! Fwoosh!*

From the black rods, purple flames erupted and rapidly expanded, forming a massive barrier of fire that isolated the Raikage's residence from the outside world.

Outside the barrier, Dodai exclaimed, "He executed an enhanced version of the *Four Violet Flames Formation* all by himself?! You... you're a rogue shinobi from Konoha who joined the Akatsuki, aren't you?!"

Naruto's voice came from within the barrier, calm and deliberate. "Not Akatsuki. *Meishō*. It's important—so I hope you remember the distinction."

Inside the barrier, Naruto made no further remarks. He waved his hand.

*Boom!*

The roof of the Raikage's residence collapsed as Naruto descended into the building.

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*Boom! Boom! Boom!*

Kumogakure was in chaos, with smoke rising from all directions.

Jūgo, Suigetsu, Konan, Kisame, and Orochimaru unleashed their signature techniques, engaging Kumogakure's elite shinobi in fierce battles, buying Naruto precious time.

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Under the cover of night, in the forests bordering the Land of Lightning and the Land of Waves...

The Raikage and Killer B's group were resting.

"B, you only escaped death this time because they wanted to capture a jinchūriki alive. If I had arrived even a moment later, the consequences would have been unimaginable."

"Over the years, they've acted in the shadows, targeting the jinchūriki of Sunagakure, Kirigakure, and Iwagakure one after another. Even Konoha's jinchūriki defected from the village and disappeared. It's only a matter of time before they come for you again. From now on, you're staying in the village—no exceptions!"

"Stay put? What a drag, bro~ You're such a nag, bro~ Dumb fool, stupid fool~!" Killer B sang, shaking his head dismissively.

The Raikage's vein twitched as he snapped, "Hey, you idiot B! I'm being serious here!!"

*Thunk!*

Killer B immediately quieted down after receiving one of the Raikage's infamous iron punches.

*Sigh.* The Raikage sighed heavily. "Fine. How about this? If you stay in the village obediently, I'll assign Samui to accompany you around the clock."

Killer B's eyes lit up behind his sunglasses, and he stopped singing. "Around the clock? Including at night?!"

The Raikage chuckled. "That depends on your charm, doesn't it? But don't you dare do anything that would disgrace the honor of a shinobi!"

*Crack!*

Suddenly, a bolt of lightning streaked across the sky above the Raikage.

He raised his hand, catching it effortlessly.

"*Thunderclap Communication Jutsu*. Has something happened in the village?"

The lightning dissipated, delivering an urgent message directly to the Raikage's mind.

"The village is under attack. Return immediately!"

*Whoosh!*

The Raikage shot to his feet.

Killer B called out, "Big bro—"

The Raikage turned to his team. "Mabui, prepare the *Heavenly Transfer Jutsu*!"

Mabui stood up, alarmed. "What's going on?"

"The village has been attacked!"

The shinobi around them gasped. "What?! Who would dare?!"

The Raikage's voice was cold. "In today's shinobi world, who else but the Akatsuki would have the audacity? B was just rescued, and now the village is under attack. Who else could it be?"

The Kumogakure shinobi grew tense. They had all heard of the devastation Akatsuki had wrought upon Konoha. To them, Akatsuki was a dire threat to the shinobi world.

The Raikage turned to B. "I need to return to the village immediately."

Killer B, understanding the gravity of the situation, nodded solemnly. "Don't worry, big bro. This time, I won't sneak off. Go back and take care of the enemy!"

The Raikage smiled appreciatively. "Good. Once I crush those Akatsuki bastards, I'll see you back in the village."

The two brothers bumped fists, grinning.

"Mabui, activate the jutsu!"

Mabui had already prepared the *Heavenly Transfer Jutsu*.

*Crackle!*

The Raikage activated his *Lightning Release Chakra Mode* and stepped into the jutsu's seal. This was necessary to prevent his body from being torn apart during the light-speed transfer.

Mabui closed her eyes and formed a hand seal.

"*Ninja Art: Heavenly Transfer Jutsu!*"

*Whoosh!!*

With a flash of light, the Raikage vanished.

Darui sighed. "The shinobi world is truly a troubled place these days. Let's hurry back as well."

*Whoosh!*

At that moment, an ominous black vortex swirled into existence, distorting space itself. A cold voice greeted them.

"Well, well. Finally, we meet—Eight-Tails jinchūriki, Killer B."

From behind his mask, Tobi's *Sharingan* glinted coldly as he surveyed the wary shinobi before him.

"The Raikage isn't here? That saves me a lot of trouble."


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