Chapter 543 Once again, fighting side by side

Sasuke appeared without warning, ignoring Naruto's greeting. Instead, his gaze locked coldly onto Kinshiki and Momoshiki. His earlier inaction wasn't just due to a nagging feeling of unease; he'd also been searching for Urashiki. However, not only had he failed to locate Urashiki, but he hadn't even sensed his presence. This felt wrong, a deviation from how things were supposed to happen. Where had Urashiki gone? Sasuke was deeply troubled. If Urashiki was missing, he could show up anywhere, anytime, catching them completely off guard. Damn it. But there was no time to keep searching for Urashiki now. He needed to deal with Momoshiki and Kinshiki, and fast.

"Who's that guy?"

"Where did he even come from?"

"His movements are insane! I couldn't even follow what he did!"

The sudden appearance of Sasuke shocked and confused the gathered ninjas. Who was this man? He seemed to know the Hokage, yet he looked so young. Could he really be a friend of the Hokage? Then, one of them noticed the Uchiha clan crest emblazoned on Sasuke's back.

"Is he from the Uchiha clan?"

"An Uchiha ninja? Why don't I recognize him?"

In Konoha, the Uchiha clan was now a small community. Beyond Itachi's immediate family, there were only about ten households remaining. The next generation of Uchiha ninjas numbered less than twenty. With such a small population and their distinctive Kekkei Genkai, everyone in Konoha knew every Uchiha. Yet, no one recognized Sasuke.

"Lord Itachi, is this one of your clansmen?"

If anyone would know, it would be Itachi, the head of the Uchiha clan. Itachi glanced at Sarada before looking up at the jonin who had asked the question.

"Yes. He's my younger brother."

"Your brother?"

The jonin was taken aback. Since when did Itachi have a brother? When had the head of the Uchiha clan gained a sibling?

"If he's Itachi's brother, then that means he's Uchiha Sasuke!"

An older ninja suddenly exclaimed. Soon, the ninjas who had lived through Kakashi's era began to smile knowingly.

"Haha! He's finally back. Konoha is safe now!"

"With him here, we don't have to worry about any Otsutsuki!"

The reactions of these veterans only deepened the younger ninjas' confusion. Was this Uchiha Sasuke really that strong?

Before they could dwell on it further, Kinshiki's gaze snapped towards Sasuke.

"The aura of an Otsutsuki? How can a lowly creature like you possess the power of the Otsutsuki?"

"This is an insult to the Otsutsuki clan!"

With that, Kinshiki lunged at Sasuke, his red, glowing weapon aimed directly at him. His speed blurred, making everyone's eyes strain to follow. The force behind his attack was immense. Yet, Sasuke remained still, as if rooted to the spot, making no attempt to dodge.

"No! Dodge!" Boruto yelled.

Naruto, standing nearby, didn't move to intervene. The ninjas around them inwardly braced themselves, thinking Sasuke was about to be struck down.

Boom!

A deafening crash echoed as Kinshiki was sent hurtling backward. Sasuke had casually thrown a punch, sending the powerful being tumbling head over heels.

"You're the one insulting the Otsutsuki," Sasuke scoffed.

"Pathetic. With power like yours, you dare to call yourselves gods and talk about destroying the world?"

Momoshiki was stunned. Kinshiki was renowned for his incredible strength among the Otsutsuki, yet Sasuke had completely overwhelmed him. Just how powerful was this man? Was he even more terrifying than Kinshiki?

As the dust settled, Kinshiki slowly rose from a pile of rubble, his expression now one of deep wariness. He stared intently at Sasuke, not daring to lower his guard for even a second.

How much Otsutsuki power has this insignificant being inherited? How is his raw strength greater than mine?

"Sasuke, get them out of Konoha. We can't fight freely here," Naruto said, a smile playing on his lips.

Sasuke nodded. "Got it."

In the blink of an eye, Sasuke vanished. Almost instantly, he reappeared behind Kinshiki. Having marked Kinshiki with the Flying Thunder God Technique during their brief exchange, he grabbed Kinshiki's shoulder. As Kinshiki turned to retaliate, his eyes widened in shock.

The scenery had completely changed. They were now in a desolate wasteland. In an instant, Sasuke had transported them through space, and Kinshiki hadn't even registered it happening. What kind of power was this?

While Kinshiki was still reeling from the sudden change of location, Momoshiki appeared, though his arrival was far less graceful. He tumbled backward like a ragdoll, rolling across the ground several times before finally skidding to a halt. When he stood up, his face was a mask of dark rage.

"Damn you, lowly creature! How dare you... how dare you injure me!"

Momoshiki glared at his wound. In the next moment, Sasuke and Naruto appeared, flanking Momoshiki and Kinshiki on either side.

"This place is perfect. We can finally cut loose," Naruto declared.

Sasuke nodded. "I'll take the skinny one. You handle the fat one."

"Fat?!" Kinshiki's eyes practically bugged out of his head. He was muscular, not fat! Momoshiki, too, shot Sasuke a furious glare. Skinny? He was a high-ranking Otsutsuki with a perfectly proportioned physique!

Meanwhile, back in Konoha, the ninjas were in a state of utter shock. They had just witnessed something unbelievable. That man who had appeared out of nowhere had casually made the two intruders and even the Hokage vanish in an instant.

"Damn it! Did they take the Hokage away?"

"They must have moved outside Konoha to deal with those two."

"But how did they disappear like that?"

The younger ninjas were completely bewildered. Kakashi stepped forward to offer an explanation.

"That was the Flying Thunder God Technique, a space-time ninjutsu developed by the Second Hokage and perfected by the Fourth. Right now, Uchiha Sasuke is the only person in Konoha who can use it."

Just as he finished speaking, a member of the Ninja Tool Division appeared.

"Not quite!"

"Konoha isn't limited to just one person who can use that technique anymore. Normally, mastering such a forbidden jutsu is incredibly difficult. But with scientific ninja tools, anyone can learn and perform it with ease!"

Scientific ninja tools? Kakashi frowned. The scientist from the Ninja Tool Division had arrived, accompanied by someone carrying a camera. What were they up to?

"Just watch closely!"

"These two enemies will be defeated using scientific ninja tools!"

"With our tools, even an ordinary person can become a powerful ninja!"

With that, the scientist vanished.

Was that the Flying Thunder God? Had he used scientific ninja tools to replicate it? Kakashi's expression darkened. What was this guy thinking, causing a commotion at a time like this?

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