"This Naruto is so different." Though reluctant to admit it, Sasuke understood that the gap between himself and the Naruto in the image was too evident.
After exposing his potential previously, Sasuke had become somewhat conceited. He was even valued by the entire Uchiha.
Praise was heard everywhere when walking down the streets, feeding his vanity.
At this moment, his pride crashed to the ground heavily.
Compared to the Naruto in the footage, whether in terms of potential or ambition, he fell far short.
He glanced at the Naruto next to him subconsciously, only to see the latter looking at him with admiration.
For Konoha, this was not a good sign.
Sasuke thought to himself.
After experiencing so much, Sasuke had visibly matured and grown.
The influence continued at this moment.
After confirming that the fight was unavoidable, Tōkō took the first move.
"Tōkō used the Vacuum Great Sphere for a surprise attack, but under the distorted effects of Mangekyō Sharingan, his attack had absolutely no effect."
"Although surprised that Mangekyō Sharingan's ability could influence him, Tōkō didn't panic because he believed that his chakra could break through Mangekyō Sharingan's control."
In the footage, Tōkō formed a seal, releasing his chakra, yet nothing happened.
"Tōkō realized that he couldn't break free from Mangekyō Sharingan's control. At this moment, Naruto's attacks were elusive, making it hard to distinguish between reality and illusion."
In the footage, Tōkō was completely suppressed, and Naruto continued to leave scars on Tōkō's body, playing with him like a cat with a mouse.
The gap between both sides was too vast.
Even Tōkō and the others, who were in the midst of battle, stopped to seriously watch the screen.
The Third Hokage, in particular, became increasingly alarmed as he watched.
Tōkō had considerable strength, yet he was utterly defenseless against Naruto.
Mangekyō Sharingan seemed like a cheat code. No matter what attacks Tōkō attempted on Naruto, they all seemed to miss after the distortion.
Having Mangekyō Sharingan meant being invincible, right?
The Third Hokage didn't believe he was that much stronger than Tōkō.
"Under Naruto's humiliation, Tōkō, feeling humiliated, finally reveals his trump card."
"It was an arm full of Sharingan."
Due to being covered by bandages for years, that arm was much fairer than the rest of his skin, covered with numerous Sharingan.
"Whoosh." The Sharingan opened, weaving eerie and terrifying patterns in a malevolent red, sending shivers down everyone's spines.
"I can't believe it."
"What on earth is this?"
"So many, it's disgusting." Most viewers were physically repulsed, feeling disgust and fear towards Tōkō.
The Sharingan was never considered a handsome eye, even a bit malevolent. If seen at night, it might induce nightmares.
Now, dozens of Sharingan transplanted onto one arm reached a level that would traumatize children instantly.
Even in terms of power, nobody would consider transplanting Sharingan onto their arms.
It could be said that Tōkō had completely crossed the line and was rejected by everyone.
Disrespecting bloodline limits and being greedy would make someone a cancer wherever they went.
"Tōkō, do you have anything else to say?" The Third Hokage looked at Tōkō, speaking coldly.
Tōkō was stunned for at least five seconds, then a malicious expression appeared, and he burst into laughter.
"I didn't expect that after hiding for so long, I'd be exposed by a mere recording." He removed the bandages, revealing the Sharingan on his arm.
Even though the Uchiha in this world had not been exterminated.
Several Sharingan had already been transplanted onto his arm.
Each parallel version of Tōkō erupted endless malice, just like the Tōkō in the footage.
One could imagine.
Tōkō spent his entire life assisting the Third Hokage.
As a representative of the Hawk faction, he established the Root, performing various tasks secretly that couldn't be public. He quickly helped Konoha eliminate many enemies in secret alongside the Third Hokage.
But his desire for the position of Hokage began to grow twisted, eventually leading to this point.
"Sharingan is recognized as a powerful bloodline limit. Just having one is already intimidating, let alone dozens. However, Tōkō didn't show any shock in front of Naruto; there was only disdain and mockery."
"Tōkō launched another attack against Naruto."
"But. In the footage, Naruto instantly closed the distance between himself and Tōkō, whispering softly."
"Never trust the power of others, teacher."
"Tōkō was stabbed to the core."
"How is it possible? Dozens of Sharingan couldn't do anything against Mangekyō Sharingan?" This scene stunned all Uchiha.
Sasuke's eyes, however, showed deep contemplation.
From Naruto's teachings to Sasuke in the footage, it was clear.
Naruto always advocated not to trust the eyes.
In other words, his evaluation of the Sharingan wasn't high.
"Sharingan." Sasuke subconsciously touched his own eye, murmuring softly.
"Faced with such a huge gap, Tōkō was afraid. He kneeled down and began to plead, desperation evident in his murky eyes."
"Wait, Naruto, please, for the sake of our mentor-disciple relationship, spare me."
"Pathetic."
"Brave enough to transplant Sharingan, but not brave enough to fight. Disgusting." Countless ninja sneered.
Clearly, Tōkō had completely abandoned the principles that a ninja should uphold.
Naruto wasn't interested in attacking someone who had lost their fighting spirit.
"Since you give up, end it yourself."
And as Naruto turned around, Tōkō exploded.
"Wood Release: Advent of a World of Flowering Trees."
Naruto's body was pierced.
However, as vision blurred, Naruto, unscathed, appeared in front of Tōkō, his right hand pressing on Tōkō's forehead. Lightning flashed, and Tōkō showed no signs of life.
Seeing this, the entire Konoha erupted.
"Wood Release!! Why can Tōkō use Wood Release?!"
Tsunade's eyes nearly burst, full of rage. "He dares to desecrate Grandpa Hashirama's remains?!"
Wood Release, the divine bloodline limit of the Senju Clan, was acknowledged as the most potent bloodline limit.
After the death of the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, his body was immediately secretly buried, and no one besides the Konoha high-ups knew the burial site.
Because any ninja village obtaining Hashirama's body would be a heavy blow to Konoha.
But unexpectedly, Konoha was betrayed by its own.
First, the Sharingan, then the Wood Release—how had Tōkō managed to do so many wicked deeds behind everyone's backs?
And Tōkō had already hit rock bottom, spreading his hands as if saying, "I don't care."
"Yes, I transplanted the Sharingan and Wood Release cells. So what? Everything I did was for Konoha."
Looking at Tōkō's ugly face, the Third Hokage couldn't contain the killing intent in his heart anymore.
"List Tōkō as a renegade of Konoha and take him down."
In countless parallel worlds, Tōkō had completely torn apart ties with Konoha.
Even if Tōkō desired the position of Hokage so much, at this moment, he understood that he could never go back.
Konoha could no longer accommodate him.
While Konoha was in chaos, other ninja villages were more concerned about Naruto's strength.
"Tōkō, who possessed Wood Release and the Uchiha's Sharingan, has been instantly killed. It seems Naruto's strength has surpassed the level of an ordinary Kage." The Kage from various villages tried to imagine themselves in that situation, only to find that their strength didn't differ much from Tōkō, or possibly was even weaker.
However, the battle in the footage didn't end.
Amidst everyone's shocked gazes, the supposedly dead Tōkō reopened his eyes.
"Infinite Tsukuyomi, the ultimate genjutsu of the Sharingan.
It can transform the damage and adverse factors, including death, of the caster into a dream (making all attacks ineffective during that time), and it can turn the caster's advantageous factors into reality.
But the price is the permanent loss of one eye's vision, unable to open it again."
"How terrifying is that eye technique?!!! Truly worthy of the Sharingan!"
"Tanzō actually possesses such a jutsu?"
"This is a ninja art that can reverse life and death! The potential of the Sharingan is astonishing! Why doesn't Naruto value it?"
While the footage accounted for Naruto's strength and potential, what left the most profound impression was the Sharingan.
The Sharingan rightfully stood among the most powerful bloodline limits, not only amplifying the entire body but also exhibiting an all-encompassing terror through its eye techniques.
Whether it's Susanoo, Tsukuyomi, or the current Izanagi, they all possess unimaginable strength.
How could one not covet such a bloodline limit?
"Naruto knows nothing about the Sharingan; his understanding is too limited," the Uchiha clan member said with pride, in a cold tone.
"But Tanzō is constantly being suppressed," a ninja's words brought silence to the scene.
Indeed, if your Uchiha eyes are so powerful, why do you keep losing against Naruto?
Combined with Naruto's consistent disdain for the Sharingan, can we conclude that the Reaper Death Seal is much superior to the Sharingan?
They dared not think in that direction.
Because Naruto's relationship with Konoha was quite delicate.
The footage continued.
"No matter how Tanzō uses Wood Release, he cannot harm Naruto."
"At that moment, he suddenly realized, 'Your Genjutsu of Mirror Flower Water Moon doesn't control sight!!'"
"With vision disturbed, Naruto appeared unharmed not far away."
"My Genjutsu of Mirror Flower Water Moon controls the five senses!"
"Welcome to my world!"
Thus, the true power of the Genjutsu of Mirror Flower Water Moon was completely exposed.
Everyone was stunned.
Previously, their understanding of the Genjutsu of Mirror Flower Water Moon was merely what Naruto described as "controlling water flow and light to create illusions."
Now, with the revelation in the footage, they finally understood the terror of the Genjutsu of Mirror Flower Water Moon and the basis of Naruto's disdain for the Sharingan.
Vision, touch, taste, smell, and hearing.
These were the manipulated senses, the fundamental senses through which people perceive the world.
If these senses were controlled, then everything they saw, heard, smelled, and felt would become unbelievable.
How was this any different from invincibility?
"Impossible, right? Such an invincible ability surely has no side effects?" Looking at Naruto's relaxed demeanor, a ninja couldn't help but speak up.
"If the Genjutsu of Mirror Flower Water Moon is indeed this strong, then Naruto looking down on the Sharingan is normal."
The footage at this point was almost over.
Under the manipulation of the Genjutsu of Mirror Flower Water Moon, Tanzō saw his arms stretch out from the Sharingan and directly strangle him to death.
Even Izanagi couldn't work.
As the footage check concluded, a preview appeared.
"Tomorrow's preview, 'Konoha's Collapse Plan: Part 2.'"
So Tanzō was just a behind-the-scenes figure.
But the plot was so turbulent.
A schemer who merged Wood Release and Sharingan died just like that?
Died so quickly, died so easily.
The hearts of the Leaf Shinobi were immensely complex.
On one hand, they felt ashamed and angry about Tanzō's actions, and on the other hand, they were astonished by the strength displayed by Naruto.
Even someone as strong as Tanzō was no match for Naruto.
It could be said that Naruto had hidden too well.
"The direction of that world is completely different from ours." The Leaf's upper echelon deeply understood this truth, but this wouldn't be a reason for them to let Tanzō go.
Tanzō must be captured, even executed, to provide an explanation to the residents.
Tanzō's behind-the-scenes part was over, but what everyone was more eagerly anticipating was what would happen after Tanzō's death.
The huge Root base was directly destroyed. Konoha would surely not sit idly by, and Naruto's identity would definitely be exposed. After that, wouldn't it be a storyline of defection?
Unfortunately, this was just part of the behind-the-scenes content. The preview for tomorrow's footage was "Konoha's Collapse Plan: Part 2."
"We don't want to watch the Collapse Plan, we want to watch Naruto!" someone shouted.
Currently, Naruto's popularity in the entire ninja world, beyond Konoha, was so high that Naruto was almost becoming a superstar.
In the eyes of people outside of the Leaf Shinobi and residents, Naruto was seen as someone enduring hardship from birth, a pitiful person subjected to unfair treatment.
But through his subsequent concealment and efforts, he gradually climbed up from the bottom.
His experiences undoubtedly constituted an inspiring rise from adversity.
Konoha failed to appreciate him and treated the hero's son as a mere pawn.
And the one intended to be a pawn, Naruto Uzumaki, achieved his goals through repeated tolerance, finally revealing himself and ensuring retribution against all those who had once harmed him.
From being vilified in the past to being gentle and refined now, Naruto's personal charm was vividly portrayed in the footage.
The fervor reached its peak after Naruto revealed his true purpose.
"I want to bring true peace to the ninja world, so I need to become the strongest, destroy all the rules, give every genius a fair chance to become stronger, and cultivate a world where everyone opposes me."
This kind of genteel yet passionate genius was the most inspiring and admired.
Even Naruto himself didn't realize that in countless parallel worlds, many small ninja villages had renamed themselves the Village of Peace, swearing allegiance to Naruto Uzumaki! They even organized small-scale activities to save that world's Naruto from Konoha.
In their eyes, every Naruto Uzumaki was an incarnation of the Grim Reaper Naruto, a beacon of peace!
The entire ninja world was in chaos.
And amidst this chaos, the footage quietly played.
"Konoha's Collapse Plan: Part 2."
"In the genjutsu, all villagers fall into a deep slumber, a tailed beast goes berserk, Orochimaru confronts the Third, and Naruto begins his first plan."
In the footage, Leaf Shinobi clashed with Sand Shinobi, a gigantic tailed beast wreaked havoc on Konoha, and one of the Sannin, Jiraiya, quickly joined the battle.
Meanwhile, Naruto appeared in a corner of the Leaf Village, as if taking a leisurely stroll.