Chapter 181 The Awakened Ashura And The Power Of Indra

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Just as Naruto was about to head out to take a look around, he heard good news from Tenten.

"The students in Guy's team really never disappoint me!

Their perseverance every single day is truly admirable.

Training for three uninterrupted years might seem easy, but in reality, it's anything but."

Naruto grinned slightly, a gleam of approval flashing in his eyes.

Stretching lazily, he left Hokage Rock.

"Naruto...

The Fifth Hokage has called an emergency meeting. Hurry up and come with me!"

As soon as Naruto stepped onto the street, he ran into Sakura. Without waiting for his response, she grabbed his hand and started pulling him along.

"Sakura! You've grown so much!"

Naruto stared at her in surprise, taking in her transformation, and swallowed nervously before speaking.

Three years later, Sakura had changed significantly from how she appeared in the original Shippuden.

Not only had her strength grown to match Tsunade's, but… other aspects had, too.

Her style of dressing had also become more daring!

"What nonsense are you talking about?

Can't we discuss this kind of thing later, at night?"

Sakura's face flushed slightly, but the corner of her lips quirked up into a subtle smile. She scolded him playfully before tugging him forward.

"Alright, we'll talk about it tonight…"

Naruto glanced at her in admiration before following behind, his gaze fixed on her long pink hair swaying with each step.

Naruto still couldn't figure out what was going on and didn't understand why Sako had summoned them so urgently.

Soon, they arrived at the Hokage's office.

When Naruto saw Sako seated in the main chair, his eyes nearly popped out.

Was this really Sako? She had developed so much she could rival a young Tsunade!

One by one, the rest of the rookie eleven entered the room as well.

Among them, Hinata and Ino stood out the most, their growth making Naruto feel slightly envious.

Tenten wasn't bad either, maintaining a solid, reliable presence as always.

"Everyone...

Based on current intelligence, the villages of Cloud, Rock, and Mist are on the brink of war.

To prepare for the worst, the village has decided to promote a group of Chūnin to Jōnin to handle the upcoming challenges."

Sako paused, her sharp gaze scanning the room as Kakashi stepped forward to read the official list.

"The following Chūnin are hereby promoted to Jōnin:

Uzumaki Naruto

Nara Shikamaru

Rock Lee

Hyuga Neji

Aburame Shino

Haruno Sakura

Hyūga Hinata

Yamanaka Ino

Tenten

Akimichi Chōji

Inuzuka Kiba

Congratulations!"

Kakashi's voice was calm but firm as he addressed the room.

Over the past three years, Haruno Sakura, Hyūga Hinata, Yamanaka Ino, Tenten, Akimichi Chōji, and Inuzuka Kiba had all been promoted from Genin to Chūnin.

Now, the strength of the rookie eleven had truly reached the level of elite Jōnin.

If you added their unique skills and talents to the equation, they could even challenge the Kage of another village!

[What's going on?

The Fourth Great Ninja War is about to start?]

Naruto was stunned by Sako's announcement, his thoughts struggling to keep up.

"Has it really gotten this serious?

What's the current situation in the other villages?"

Shikamaru's sharp eyes lit up as he stepped forward to ask.

"Cloud, Rock, and Mist—the three major ninja villages—

have been frequently provoking conflicts along their borders ever since losing their tailed beasts.

According to the analysis from the intelligence division, war could break out at any moment.

But don't worry. We are confident in our ability to win this war.

Your promotion to Jōnin is also meant to ensure you can take on greater responsibilities during missions.

After all, your strength surpasses that of most ordinary Jōnin."

Sako surveyed everyone with sharp, confident eyes, her aura radiating calm authority and commanding respect.

Three years of leading as the Hokage had shaped Sako into someone with undeniable poise and prestige.

With the current strength of Konoha, Sako couldn't think of a single reason why they would lose.

The ten young masters, confident in their own abilities, silently agreed with Sako's statement.

"Alright…

Naruto stays. The rest of you may leave."

Seeing that no one had further questions, Sako turned her gaze to Naruto, her tone calm and firm.

"Understood, Lord Hokage..."

The rest of the rookie eleven bowed respectfully before heading out.

Naruto, noticing the others about to leave, smirked as a peculiar light flickered in his eyes. The Ability Copy Glove materialized in his hand.

With everyone gathered in one place, how could he miss this golden opportunity to copy their abilities?

First, Naruto ruled out copying the skills of Kiba, Shino, Sakura, Hinata, and Neji.

There was no immediate need to copy their abilities, especially since Hinata and Neji's techniques would require more delicate timing.

Instead, Naruto extended his hands toward Shikamaru, Chōji, Ino, Tenten, and Rock Lee.

The Ino–Shika–Chō Formation intrigued him the most. Among their abilities, Chōji's Expansion Jutsu stood out as a powerful foundation.

Yamanaka's Mind Control Technique and Nara's Shadow Possession Jutsu were equally valuable in strategic situations.

With minimal effort, Naruto successfully copied their techniques.

Now, it was time for the main events.

Name: Tenten

Abilities: Mind Power, Clairvoyance, Teleportation, Twin Rising Dragons, Shuriken Clone Technique, Ninja Tool Mastery, Explosive Dragon Strike, and Manipulative Tool: Explosive Jade.

Name: Rock Lee

Abilities: Saiyan Blood (Inferior Warrior Potential), Eight Inner Gates, Eight Inner Gates Formation, Drunken Fist, Leaf Hurricane, Dynamic Entry, Front Lotus, Reverse Lotus, and Hidden Lotus.

The moment Naruto saw their abilities, he wasted no time copying Tenten's Mind Power, Clairvoyance, Teleportation, and Rock Lee's Saiyan Blood.

Though labeled as "inferior warrior potential," Saiyan Blood's resilience alone was enough to let Rock Lee master the Eight Inner Gates Formation in just three years.

Naruto could feel his body changing as the Saiyan Blood fused with him. His cells began regenerating rapidly, and his chakra reserves surged.

To his surprise, the latent powers of Ashura and Indra within him were awakened.

"Sako, I need to go! I'll see you later!"

Feeling the immense power coursing through his body, Naruto shouted at Sako before vanishing instantly.

Sunagakure

Kazekage Temari was deep in thought when Naruto suddenly appeared beside her.

"Naruto? Why are you here all of a sudden?"

Temari's face lit up with delight as she set her work aside and greeted him warmly.

"Temari! It's been a while. You've grown even more beautiful..."

Naruto's gaze flicked to her figure, and he teased her with a mischievous grin.

Blushing furiously, Temari struggled to maintain her composure.

"Ahem..."

Kankuro, standing guard nearby, cleared his throat loudly, making his presence known.

Naruto scratched his head awkwardly. "Uh, I... have something urgent to do. I'll catch up with you later!"

Feeling the power within him reaching an uncontrollable peak, Naruto bolted outside.

"You talk too much!" Temari scolded Kankuro before following Naruto out.

Outside Sunagakure, Naruto's face grew serious as he sensed the unstable chakra surging within him.

The conflicting energies of Ashura and Indra were like fire and water clashing violently, threatening to overwhelm him.

"I need to vent this power before it spirals out of control..."

Focusing his energy, Naruto clasped his hands together and channeled his chakra, shouting:

"Wood Style: Birth of the Tree World!"

Suddenly, from the arid sands of the desert, tiny saplings sprouted and began growing rapidly.

In an instant, Sunagakure's barren landscape was transformed into a lush forest of towering trees and vibrant greenery.

The citizens of Sunagakure stared in shock and awe, while Temari stood speechless at the sight of the miraculous transformation.

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