The full moon rose.
In some corner of Konoha, at the place where Sand Shinobi lived, Naruto hid in the dark while checking the situation.
Unexpectedly, it was quite lively here tonight.
Two groups of people had come today.
One of them was led by Kabuto Yakushi, the representative sent by Orochimaru.
The other group of people who were present was the Anbu ninja group led by Hayate of Konoha.
"But why does Hayate's ability of invisibility...resemble Kekkei Genkai?"
Although Naruto has seen the original work, to be honest, he doesn't remember details so vividly now.
Therefore, he hurriedly opened the information about all the Kekkei Genkai of the Ninja World in his System and finally found a familiar name in it: Hayate Gekko - Transparency Jutsu.
"...Damn, I almost forgot about it! This guy seems to have died in the hands of Sand Ninjas during the Chūnin exam. Then he was reincarnated by Impure World Reincarnation during the Fourth Shinobi World War. I remember he still has a girlfriend. Is she here as well?"
'Oh No! If I had known that he was in the Chūnin exam…No, it wouldn't work. He is still alive at this time, so I can't let him die. Whatever, I will save your life.'
"By the way, system, can the Kekkei Genkai of a reincarnated person be stored?"
Naruto suddenly asked suspiciously.
[It can be stored.]
"Thank goodness. Now I don't have to worry about people dying and their power disappearing."
On the other side.
Sitting alone under the moonlight, Gaara looked so cold, as if he had been slaughtering fish in Mart for ten years. There was no trace of emotion on his face, just coldness.
Gaara was sitting on top of the big pile of sand.
"Does he not need to rest?"
Turning to Baki beside him, Kabuto asked curiously.
"As the night gets darker, it gets harder for him to fall asleep. Now, he's used to it."
Baki sighed.
What could Gaara do when there is a monster sealed inside his body?
"Hm..."
Kabuto had also heard about One Tail Jinchūriki, Gaara. He has made Gaara the focal point of this plan. Therefore, they will rely on Gaara to attract the attention of Konoha Shinobi.
Hayate Gekko used Transparency and was hiding in the corner, eavesdropping on the conversation between Kabuto and Sand Shinobi suspiciously.
'That examinee who voluntarily quit…why did he meet Sand Shinobi? Is he a spy?'
"Anyways, is it okay for you to come here today? If Konoha's people were to know about the meeting between you and me here..."
Baki looked at Kabuto warily.
"Won't the plan to destroy Konoha be ruined?"
"If you fail, we will stop immediately. Kazekage-sama has explained that Sand Shinobi will not do anything out of the ordinary."
"I know. Here. This is the plan."
Kabuto smiled and nodded. Then he took out a scroll and threw it towards Baki.
"It's time to tell them about the plan."
"I understand." Baki nodded cautiously.
"Then, goodbye."
At the same time, Hayate who was eavesdropping on the plan of these two people, to destroy Konoha, thought to immediately notify the Third Hokage. He hurriedly left with the Body Flicker Technique, but was found.
"Here comes a mouse."
Swish!
The two hurriedly arrived on the roof.
"Isn't this our chief examiner? Why are you here?"
Baki asked with a sneer.
"Sigh... Leaf Style · Crescent Moon Dance!"
Hayate made a decisive attack and successfully hit Baki's shoulder.
"You can do such swordsmanship at such a young age? It's really amazing, Mr. Examiner. It's just that..."
"What? Why can't the sword can't be pulled out?!"
Hayate was surprised to find that his sword was stuck on Baki's shoulder and could not be moved.
"A Blade made of Wind?"
Baki seemed to be holding something in his hand.
"What?!"
Swish!
An invisible wind blade flew out from Baki's hand and slashed fiercely at Hayate, who could no longer avoid it.
Boom!
But a foot suddenly appeared, which kicked Baki hard and threw him backwards.
Naruto used the Transformation Technique to become an Anbu ninja, wearing a mask.
"You... You are from Anbu?"
Seeing the familiar coat and mask, Hayate heaved a sigh of relief. It was so dangerous just now that he almost died.
"You can leave first. I will take care of this."
"I got it! Be careful!!"
Seeing that this ninja was able to kick Sand Shinobi away with one kick, Hayate thought that this ninja must be at the level of an Elite Jōnin and he should not be worried about him. After thanking him, Hayate immediately left.
Seeing this, Kabuto followed.
He didn't want to let Anbu and the Third Hokage know that he and Sand Shinobi secretly met. This will expose their plan to destroy Konoha.
"Cough, this guy has such strong strength..."
Baki said as he struggled to stand up. He felt that now he had at least three broken ribs and he might not be able to fight anymore.
"You are really useless."
Suddenly a pile of sand appeared in front of Baki and a figure appeared.
"Gaara." Baki breathed a sigh of relief.
Once Gaara makes a move, the situation becomes stable.
"Is it your turn, kid?"
Naruto challenged.
Without saying a thing, Gaara actively manipulated the sand and launched an attack on Naruto.
"On such a full moon night, Gaara's mood seems to be even more irritated."
Baki sensed the suppressed irritation in Gaara's heart.
Naruto dodged immediately and while leaving the spot, kicked Gaara. But his move was blocked by the sand.
"Hmph, haven't you seen the Chūnin exam? Don't you know that speed is useless for Gaara?"
Baki snorted coldly.
"Shut up!" Gaara suddenly turned around and cursed at Baki.
"Sorry."
"The defence of the sand is really powerful."
Naruto mumbled.
Gaara's sand, just like Minato and Kushina's Chakra in Naruto's body, has the love from Gaara's mother and this love has always guarded him, preventing him from any danger.
"However, do you think my speed is not as fast as Lee's?"
Naruto's words made Gaara frown.
Whoosh!
Naruto suddenly appeared in front of Gaara, but this time his sand didn't respond.
This sudden strange situation made Gaara forget to counter-attack. And even Baki was shocked.
"How?! Why doesn't Gaara's sand actively defend him?"
"What is going on...?"
Gaara asked suspiciously.
"Because, I had no intention of killing you, I could come here."
Naruto put his hand on Gaara's shoulder and answer lightly.
"Killing intent?"
"Yes, your sand will only take the initiative to protect you when it detects killing intent and active attacks toward you. This is because of your mother's love."
"Mother's love... You are lying! My mother doesn't love me at all!!"
Naruto's words stung Gaara's heart, causing Gaara to erupt immediately. A large amount of sand poured out from behind him, surrounding him and Naruto and completely enveloping the two of them.
[The Chakra of One Tail Shukaku is detected. Do you want to save it?]
"Save~"
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