Naruto: Set a goal, conquer the universe.

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Orochimaru glanced at Rasa's corpse and said, "Compared to the Third Kazekage, he was indeed much weaker."

"Proceed as planned. Kimimaro, you should go back and rest," Orochimaru said, glancing at the handsome young man beside him.

"Yes." Kimimaro obeyed Orochimaru's order without any hesitation.

"Kabuto, you should go back to Konoha and lie in ambush," Orochimaru said to Kabuto.

“Yes, Lord Orochimaru.” Kabuto nodded.

The Sound Four, who were far away, had already transformed into a guard team; they were unable to participate in the battle that had just taken place.

The aftershocks of the battle would kill them instantly.

After Orochimaru, who was disguised as the Fourth Kazekage, came over, they surrounded him and the five of them headed towards Konoha.

Xiao Li's room.

Gaara appeared here silently.

He stared at Xiao Li, who was lying on the hospital bed, with murderous intent in his eyes.

The sand had silently floated out of the gourd behind him and slowly wrapped around Xiao Li.

"Gaara".

Gaara's body stiffened, and the sand wrapped around Lee stopped moving.

Chapter 67 He was like a sun

"What do you want to do?"

Naruto's voice rang out from behind Gaara.

Gaara turned around and saw Hinata and Naruto standing at the door, looking at him with icy eyes.

“Of course I want to kill him,” Gaara said calmly.

"Winning in the exam is one thing, but wanting to kill someone is another?" Naruto couldn't understand this desire to kill.

"You want to stop me?" Gaara frowned and looked at Naruto.

“Of course, I won’t let you lay a hand on him,” Naruto nodded and said.

"Why, why are you protecting him like this?" Gaara asked, covering his forehead.

He recalled some very unpleasant memories, the kind that would break his heart.

She died at his hands.

“He’s my dear junior brother, of course I have to protect him,” Naruto said matter-of-factly.

"My beloved... protect..." Gaara's mind became increasingly confused upon hearing these words.

His uncle had once told him the same thing.

Everything is fake.

It's all fake, all fake.

The idea of ​​"beloved" is just a lie.

People must rely on themselves.

"Ugh..." Gaara covered his forehead, looking pained.

He desperately wanted to get rid of these painful memories, but they were deeply etched in his heart, and he couldn't forget them.

Or perhaps, deep down, he still yearned for a sliver of love.

He was just a child who wanted to be loved.

A warm hand stroked his head.

The continuous warmth, like the sun, purified the gloom in his heart.

Unlike the fleeting warmth of blood splattering on you, this warmth penetrates deep into your heart.

Gaara stared blankly at Naruto, whose blond hair seemed like the sun in his eyes.

A green light emanated from Naruto's hand, continuously flowing into Gaara's mind.

This is a medical ninjutsu technique he recently learned.

Medical ninjutsu can heal not only physical injuries, but also mental anguish.

After all, chakra also contains spiritual energy.

"Are you feeling better now?" Naruto's gentle voice rang in Gaara's ear.

"Mmm," Gaara responded with a nasal tone.

Naruto slowly dispelled the medical ninjutsu in his hand.

The warmth disappeared, and I, Ai Luo, felt a little reluctant to let go of that feeling.

“You’re too tired, so you’re very irritable. If you’d like, I can strengthen the seal for you right now so that what’s inside you won’t affect your sleep,” Naruto said, looking at Gaara.

Gaara fell silent; he desperately wanted Naruto to help him reinforce the seal right now.

The next task will require the use of Shukaku's power.

If Naruto helps him strengthen the seal, he doesn't know if he'll be able to let Shukaku out then.

And if that plan is actually implemented, would he still be willing to help me strengthen the seal?

Gaara was troubled again; he didn't want to carry out that mission.

However, influenced by long-standing rules, Gaara will not easily give up on his mission.

This left him somewhat confused.

"No need," Gaara said calmly. He took back all the sand and left the ward.

After being healed by Naruto, his mood calmed down considerably.

As Gaara left the ward, he turned and gave Naruto a deep look.

It was as if she wanted to remember him in her heart.

He touched himself again, and the sand did not stop him!

Why is it?

Shouldn't his sand automatically protect him?

If they meet again, they'll probably be enemies.

"Is he alright?" Hinata asked, watching Gaara's retreating figure.

"It's just that he hasn't had a proper rest for a long time, which has affected his emotional management, leading to emotional instability and even some mental disorders." After learning about medical knowledge, Naruto was able to accurately diagnose Gaara's problem.

"Why can't he get some rest?" Hinata asked, her brows slightly furrowed.

"The seal inside him is very weak. If he sleeps, the tailed beast inside him will try to take over his body, so he can't sleep and has to maintain his consciousness," Naruto explained.

"I just don't know why he's unwilling to accept my help," Naruto said, shaking his head.

When Gaara returned to the inn where the ninjas of the Land of Wind were staying, Temari and Kankuro were in a panic. They had been ordered by Maki to keep an eye on Gaara and not let him go out.

But they discovered that Gaara had disappeared.

They were afraid that Gaara might suddenly transform into a tailed beast at this moment, which would be disastrous.

Seeing Gaara return unharmed finally brought a sigh of relief to the two of them.

"Gaara, where have you been?" Temari asked.

Gaara coldly watched the two of them, his lips barely moving: "None of your business!"

After saying that, he went back to his room on his own.

"Really, Temari, you shouldn't have asked him these questions." Kankuro spat as he looked at Gaara's door.

Temari looked embarrassed, but still said, "After all, he is our younger brother."

“If he considers me his older brother!” Kankuro answered without hesitation.

Temari sighed softly.

A month passed quickly.

Jiraiya reappeared at Mount Myōboku.

He arrived at the Toad Oil Waterfall.

However, only Fukasaku was seen here, but Naruto was nowhere to be seen.

Jiraiya asked curiously, "Old man Fukasaku, where's Naruto?"

The immortal, Fukasaku, chuckled and pointed upwards.

Jiraiya raised his head and looked at the pointed top of the stone peak.

"There's nothing there," Jiraiya said, scratching his head.

“No, look more closely,” Fukasaku said.

This time, Jiraiya focused his gaze and, amidst the misty clouds, a dazzling golden light stood out—it was Naruto.

Naruto was not standing on the traditional training platform below the Toad Oil Waterfall.

At this moment, he was sitting steadily atop the highest and sharpest rock peak with an amazing sense of balance and chakra control!

This location was extremely dangerous, with a bottomless abyss below. Strong mountain winds howled and swept by, making his black and white clothes flutter loudly.

However, Naruto remained as calm as if he were one with the rock.

Birds even perched on Naruto, using his body as a resting place.

A layer of extremely thin, almost transparent, yet shimmering golden energy enveloped his body like a veil.

This light is pure and warm, completely different from the murky orange of toad oil, and is a sign of the initial condensation of the Sage Chakra unique to Mount Myōboku!

Just as Jiraiya was about to call out to Naruto, Fukasaku struck him hard on the chest, causing him to bend over.

A bulging bump appeared on his head.

"Quiet down! This is the most crucial moment for Naruto to gather Sage Chakra!" Fukasaku said angrily, then looked at Naruto above with a serious expression.

The golden light surrounding Naruto's body rose and fell rhythmically, like breathing.

As this fluctuation occurred, the surrounding air seemed to resonate with it, and the energy of nature was channeled in greater quantities, like an invisible trickle, toward the small figure atop the rocky peak.

"But the Chunin Exams are about to begin," Jiraiya said, feeling wronged.

"What's so important about the Chunin Exams compared to mastering Sage Mode!" Fukasaku said matter-of-factly.

Jiraiya thought about it and realized that seemed to be the case.

The Chunin Exams happen several times a year, but the opportunity to learn Sage Mode is extremely precious.

Chapter 68: Success in Cultivating Immortal Techniques!

Jiraiya, with a large bump on his head, looked up at Naruto atop the peak, a proud smile on his face: "In less than a month, he has already been able to condense Sage Chakra on his own. Such talent is truly incredible."

"I remember it took Minato two months to get to this point!" Jiraiya's tone was filled with the感慨 of the passing years.

He even recalled the difficult years he experienced when he was cultivating immortal arts on Mount Myōboku.

Of course, he can't compare to Minato and Naruto.

His mind is too cluttered; it's already quite an achievement that he's barely managed to get to the basics of immortal arts.

"Hmm... his talent is indeed remarkable." Fukasaku nodded, his expression serious yet admiring. "But what's even more commendable is his willpower!"

“Little Jiraiya, you should remember that when you absorbed natural energy, you could easily turn into a toad,” Fukasaku said.

"Of course I remember!" Jiraiya's face was extremely ugly. He had been beaten countless times by Fukasaku with that iron rod.

It's because he lost control too many times.

It hurt so much when that iron bar hit me.

It was so profound that he still can't forget it.