radiothebook Chapter 294 Temporary Water Gate Squad Deployed to Search for Menma!
Chapter 294 Temporary Water Gate Squad Deployed to Search for Menma!
Chapter 294 Temporary Water Gate Squad Deployed to Search for Menma!
Upon seeing the appearance of the person who had arrived, Naruto subconsciously scratched his head.
Ok?
This guy looks so familiar...
He tilted his head slightly and muttered, "I feel like I've seen this somewhere before?"
"...
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In contrast, the dream version of Naruto standing next to him had a completely different expression.
The moment he saw the person's face clearly, his pupils contracted slightly, and a hint of shock flashed across his eyes.
It's him.
Naruto's gaze unconsciously swept across the living room wall, where several framed photos were hung, showing Makoto of various ages, as well as a smiling young boy named Obito Uchiha wearing goggles.
Although the adult man in front of me has slightly more mature facial features and sharper angles than in the photo, and his childhood cheeks have been elongated into the contours of a young man, he is still recognizable at a glance.
It's Uchiha Obito.
However, at this moment, the other two people in the living room obviously didn't have time to pay attention to the expressions of the two Narutos.
The words Obito shouted when he rushed in had already completely captured the attention of Minato and Kushina.
Clues regarding Mianma's disappearance.
Kushina, who had been slumped on the ground, suddenly sprang up.
"What did you just say?!"
She practically lunged at Obito, grabbing his shoulders tightly with both hands, her voice trembling with excitement.
"Found a clue? Is it about Menma? Where is he? Tell me quickly!"
Although Minato Namikaze wasn't as excited as Kushina, he was clearly tense.
He strode forward, reached out and pressed Kushina's shoulder to calm her down, then looked at Obito.
"Obito, calm down and talk slowly."
"What exactly is this clue? Where was it found? How reliable is it?"
Naruto finally snapped out of his daze of how familiar the place looked.
He squinted, trying hard to recall.
It seems like I've seen this person in Kakashi-sensei's dream?
What was his name again?
Bring—what?
"It sounds like they're calling for someone to bring..."
He hesitated before giving himself an answer.
Naruto in his dream heard the whisper, turned his head to look at him, and nodded slightly in confirmation.
"Um.
""
"Obito Uchiha, who was in the same class as Kakashi-sensei."
Naruto was taken aback.
It really was him!
Kakashi-sensei—that comrade we always mention?
For a moment, his gaze toward the adult ninja before him became even more peculiar, filled with curiosity, surprise, and a touch of inexplicable complexity.
At this moment, Obito's mind had actually gone a bit scrambled.
As soon as he entered, Kushina grabbed his arms and shook him wildly several times, making him see stars.
Before his eyes had recovered from the daze, he subconsciously glanced into the living room.
The next second, he froze completely.
Standing side by side next to the sofa were two people—Mianma?
Two identical blond kids turned to look at him at the same time.
Apart from a slight difference in height, they are almost identical.
"Huh?!"
Obito was so startled he almost jumped back.
He raised his hand, pointing shakily at the two almost overlapping faces, and then rubbed his eyes hard as if he couldn't believe it.
"W-What's going on?!"
"Minato-sensei? Why are there two faces? Am I seeing things or—"
These past few days, he hasn't had much rest in order to find Menma. He's been running around all over Konoha, even searching through the Forest of Death several times.
Could it be that the stress caused you to develop serious vision problems?
Obito felt a chill run down his spine.
Minato Namikaze reached out and patted him on the shoulder, feeling the real touch of his heavy palm.
"Calm down, Obito."
Minato took a deep breath and said in a calm tone, "They are not Menma."
Immediately afterwards, he explained the identities of the two Narutos to Obito in an extremely concise manner.
in the audience.
Everyone who knew the masked man's true identity froze almost simultaneously when they saw Uchiha Obito on the screen, dressed as a Konoha Jonin and active as a Konoha ninja.
This includes Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Kakashi.
"This is----"
Tsunade's eyes widened.
On the screen, this seemingly reckless and cheerful guy appears to be just a carefree Konoha Jonin.
"What if Obito in this dream hadn't betrayed Konoha—"
Kakashi murmured softly.
"Then who is that masked person outside, chasing after those with bloodline limits and Jinchuriki?"
He unconsciously shifted his gaze to the corner of the audience.
[Ding! Kakashi Hatake's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +800!]
In the corner, Obito stared motionless at the screen.
When his image appeared on the screen, the Sharingan eyes in the hole of the mask suddenly widened.
"In this world, I wasn't crushed in half by a boulder?"
Obito's mutilated body trembled uncontrollably.
On the screen, the guy had broad, muscular shoulders and a straight back, showing no signs of injury; he clearly had a human body.
"You look so healthy."
He chuckled to himself inwardly.
envious?
Of course there are.
But then, one thought after another exploded in my mind.
If I, in this world, had not experienced the tragedy at Kannabi Bridge, had not been buried by rocks, and had not had half my body shattered.
So, what about Lin?
"Lin—is she still alive?"
Obito's breathing suddenly became heavy, and all his attention was locked on the screen.
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Uchiha Obito have been detected! Emotional value +1500!]
on the screen.
Minato's brief explanation stirred up a wave of emotions in Obito's mind that far exceeded his expectations.
"Two... from another world, Menma?"
He stared in disbelief, his gaze darting back and forth between the two blond kids, finally managing to process this unscientific event.
"In short, now is not the time to dwell on this."
Naruto in his dream mode coughed, drawing everyone's attention back to the present.
Rather than focusing on the other world, he was clearly more concerned with another issue.
"Obito-senpai, what exactly was the clue you mentioned earlier?"
"Ah, ah! Yes, yes! A clue!"
Reminded by him, Obito suddenly came to his senses, quickly shaking his head to shake off the confusion that had left his face numb.
"It's Hinata!" He took a deep breath, speaking quickly. "Hinata found the jacket Menma was wearing when he disappeared in the Forest of Death!"
"The Forest of Death?"
Minato's expression instantly turned serious.
"Take us there immediately."
"yes!"
Obito straightened his back, and flames ignited in his eyes.
"good!"
Naruto, already itching for a fight, clenched his fist and slammed it into his palm, declaring with a look of readiness, "Finally, we have a lead! Once we find the culprit, watch me beat him to a pulp!"
As Naruto shouted, everyone instinctively rushed towards the door.
However, at this moment—
"Wait a moment."
Naruto in his dream world stepped forward first, blocking the way for everyone.
"The environment of the Death Forest is complex, and the enemy's situation is also unclear."
Naruto's eyes swept over Minato, Kushina, Obito, and Naruto in his dream, and he solemnly asked, "Are we just going to—rush in unprepared like this?"
The water gate paused.
Kushina and Obito also stopped, their impulses, which had been stirred up by anxiety, instantly dissipated because of this one sentence.
"—Sorry, I was too impatient."
After regaining his senses, Minato's face showed a hint of embarrassment, but he immediately became serious.
Only then did his gaze truly fall on the two Narutos.
The two boys were still wearing their pajamas and were completely unsuitable for combat.
"Your attire is indeed inappropriate."
"I'll go find you some linen clothes; the size should be just right."
"Ah! Yes, yes, yes!"
Kushina seemed to realize this only then, and suddenly slapped her forehead.
"You guys prepare the ninja tools first, I'll go upstairs to find clothes for the kids!"
Before she finished speaking, she had already rushed upstairs like a fiery red whirlwind.
The living room fell silent immediately.
Minato took a deep breath, his emotions pulled back to a calm state by Naruto's reminder in the dream.
He also checked the ninja tool pouch at his waist.
Naruto in his dream stood beside his father, watching his meticulous movements in the other world, and couldn't help but silently compare him to his own father.
—The difference seems quite large.
If it were the father, he would arrange everything without needing to be reminded.
Just then, he suddenly noticed that Minato took out several uniquely shaped kunai from the bottom of his ninja tool bag.
The blade is black, short and sharp, with two symmetrical side blades forked downwards from the hilt, giving it a trident shape. The hilt is engraved with complex sealing techniques.
Flying Thunder God Kunai.
In his dream, Naruto pointed to the kunai and politely asked, "Could I have two of these specially made kunai?"
"Um?"
Minato was clearly taken aback for a moment.
He reached out and picked up one of the Flying Thunder God kunai, twirling it nimbly in his hand.
"This kind of kunai needs to be used in conjunction with specific space-time ninjutsu to be truly effective."
"you----"
His words trailed off, but the meaning was clear—
This is not an ordinary throwing weapon, but a vessel for some kind of profound mystery.
Naruto in the dream did not answer directly.
He simply reached out and took the Flying Thunder God Kunai that Minato handed him.
When he touched the engraved spell, a sense of familiarity from the depths of his bloodline surged up, like a resonating pulse, which made him feel relieved.
It is a symbol of "father".
Under the watchful eyes of everyone in the living room, Naruto in his dream suddenly raised his hand and casually tossed the Flying Thunder God kunai to the other side of the room.
The kunai drew a beautiful arc.
The next moment————
Swish.
Naruto's figure in the dream disappeared from the spot.
"What?!"
Obito let out a short gasp, his eyes nearly popping out of their sockets.
Minato's pupils contracted sharply, and he couldn't hide the surprise on his face.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the living room, next to the dining table, the figure of Naruto from the dream world silently appeared.
The boy stood steadily, without even stumbling.
He caught the Flying Thunder God Kunai, twirled it, and held it in his palm.
It's like a move that's so familiar it's ingrained in your bones, just a simple demonstration.
"Flying Thunder God Technique—"
Minato couldn't help but let out a soft gasp of surprise.
It wasn't just the shock that Naruto in the dream could use this technique, but also the sheer ease and fluency with which he mastered it.
It's not the cautious verification I've just learned, but a effortless mastery that I've integrated into my combat instincts.
"Are you really only twelve years old this year?"
He couldn't help but ask.
This is simply unbelievable.
"Hehe, he's super strong!"
Naruto quickly put in a good word for his other self, saying, "Of course, I'm also very strong, but I'm still a little weaker than the others."
After a brief moment of shock, Minato quickly made a decision.
He didn't ask any more questions, but instead pulled out another Flying Thunder God kunai from his ninja tool bag and handed it directly to Naruto in his dream: "Take another one."
Naruto in the dream didn't stand on ceremony and accepted it without hesitation.
Just then, hurried footsteps sounded on the stairs.
"Found it!"
Kushina rushed downstairs carrying a huge stack of clothes, her face radiating confidence that said, "Don't worry about me."
"I brought all of Menma's clothes, including the ones he liked!"
After a brief preparation, the group of six quickly changed into clothes that allowed them to move around easily.
Minato was still wearing that familiar green vest.
Kushina tied her long hair up high, making her look very capable.
Obito, on the other hand, kept his original Jonin disguise and looked full of energy.
As for the two Narutos, Kushina pulled them into the room, one in each hand, and changed them into clothes from Menma's wardrobe.
It's also predominantly orange, with slightly different patterns and details than Naruto's own outfit, but the overall tone is exactly the same, making it look like a replica brought from another world.
Naruto tugged at his collar, feeling a little awkward, and couldn't help but sigh, "This feels weird."
Naruto in his dream naturally fastened his headband, looked down and checked his ninja tool bag, inserting the two Flying Thunder God kunai he had just acquired into easily accessible places.
After making all the preparations, the group quickly leaped off the eaves, stepped onto the roof, and sped towards the Death Forest.
The air outside was a bit colder than inside, and the roof tiles beneath my feet receded rapidly into the distance.
Naruto felt restless and excited. As he sped along the rooftops with the group, he looked around with great curiosity about this unusual Konoha.
"Hmm, the street layout seems pretty much the same."
Looking down from above, the winding streets and scattered houses were not much different from Konoha in his own world.
As he ran, he looked down at the street scene and muttered to himself, "The Ichiraku Ramen sign is in the same old spot too—"
Naruto's eyes lit up when he saw the familiar curtain and sign.
"Hmm? That newly opened meatball shop, I don't think we have one around here?"
A brand-new sign at the corner caught Naruto's attention. Several people were lined up in front of the shop, and the steaming dumplings looked incredibly tempting.
He was like a tourist who had just arrived in a foreign country, fascinated by every little difference.
However, just as he was looking around with great interest, his gaze inadvertently swept over the village's iconic landmark—
Fire Shadow Rock.
In an instant, Naruto's expression froze.
He blinked hard twice, wondering if his eyes were playing tricks on him from running too fast.
After checking it carefully several times, he was certain that he hadn't made a mistake.
The first three statues are no different from the Hokage Rock in their own world; they are the familiar First Hokage Hashirama Senju, Second Hokage Tobirama Senju, and Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Although the details of the carving seemed slightly different from what he remembered, Naruto himself couldn't quite recall the differences, but the overall outline was unmistakable.
The problem lies in the fourth one.
Where his father, Minato Namikaze, should have been engraved, a completely different statue now stands prominently.
He was a middle-aged man with a resolute face, even a slightly rugged appearance.
What's most striking is his almost gravity-defying hairstyle. His hair is styled into tufts, making it look like a five-pointed star, or rather, more like a starfish slapped against a wall.
Naruto was stunned for several seconds.
"Feed—feed—"
He shouted to the Naruto in his dream, "Hey, you other me, look over there!"
Naruto shouted as he pointed forcefully toward the Hokage Rock.
However, Naruto in his dream world did not immediately follow the direction of his finger.
Naruto's attention was clearly elsewhere at that moment.
Although his footwork did not slow down at all, he still followed closely beside Minato.
His gaze had already subtly swept over the alleyways, rooftops, and high walls, his brows furrowing slightly.
—Something's not right.
From the moment he left home, he had a vague feeling that some eyes were watching him from the shadows.
However, the opponent hid it well, with no obvious chakra fluctuations.
Naruto in his dream slowed down slightly, tilted his head slightly, and glanced at the back of the group once more.
There was nothing there.
At this moment, Naruto's noisy voice rang out continuously.
"Hey, what's wrong?"
Naruto finally snapped out of his dream.
He quickly looked away, the fleeting look of alertness on his face vanishing as he returned to his usual calm and somewhat indifferent expression.
"Nothing, what did you want me to see just now?"
He gently shook his head, deliberately changing the subject. Naruto completely missed this detail, and impatiently pointed towards the mountain again, shouting, "It's the Hokage Rock!"
"Look at the fourth one!"
In the dream, Naruto looked up in the direction Naruto was pointing.
When his gaze fell on the face of the fourth statue with a five-pointed star hairstyle.
Even with his usually calm demeanor, he almost stumbled.
"That is—"
Naruto's voice in the dream contained a rare hint of hesitation.
"Uncle Haruno? Sakura's father?"
Haruno Osamu.
The impact of this name appearing in Naruto's mind alongside that of the Fourth Hokage far exceeded his expectations.
After all, Naruto in his dream knew Haruno Chiu. The image that flashed through his mind just now was that of a somewhat talkative and pretentious middle-aged man from his own world.
He's not a ninja, just a villager with a slightly eccentric temper who occasionally comes out to scold Sakura for being a girl and telling her to be mindful of her image.
How come he's the Fourth Hokage in this world?
The Fourth Hokage of this world is not only not Sakura's father, but he is actually Sakura's father?
For a moment, Naruto in the dream felt a sense of disorientation, as if his worldview was collapsing.
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