Naruto: Set a goal, conquer the universe.

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She remembered her brother's sunny smile and his dream of becoming Naruto, the promises he made with Dan, and the final moment when they both passed away coldly.

Those unforgettable, painful memories were cruelly torn apart by this false resurrection, leaving them bleeding profusely.

She stood frozen in place, panting heavily, her face deathly pale from the intense emotional turmoil. All her strength and resolve seemed to have crumbled completely in that instant.

Even though she knew it was Orochimaru's trap, a forbidden technique that desecrated the dead, the immense emotional impact of seeing the person she missed most reappear before her eyes almost made her lose her ability to think.

Instead, Shizune broke the silence. She gritted her teeth, looked at Orochimaru, and stretched out her hand, revealing a hidden weapon on her arm.

Without hesitation, he fired a poison needle at Orochimaru.

"Clang! Clang! Clang!" Poison needles fell to the ground in front of Orochimaru. Kimimaro had already produced bones in his hand and knocked all the poison needles away.

"Shall we make a move, Lord Orochimaru?" Kimimaro looked at Shizune with icy eyes. Anyone who lays a hand on Lord Orochimaru must die.

If Orochimaru were to speak, he would kill Shizune immediately.

Even if Tsunade doesn't treat him because of this, it doesn't matter.

But anyone who dares to lay a hand on Orochimaru must die.

Chapter 97 My older sister has a terrible temper and is a compulsive gambler.

Orochimaru ignored Shizune's attack and asked Tsunade, "So, Tsunade, if you agree, I can restore Dan and Nawaki's consciousness and bring them back to life right now."

Shizune gritted her teeth, wanting to continue attacking Orochimaru, but Tsunade stopped her: "Stop, Shizune!"

"Lady Tsunade?!" Shizune turned to look at Tsunade, only to find tears streaming down Tsunade's face.

"Even just once, I want to hear them say it again!" Tsunade said, her voice trembling.

Upon hearing Tsunade's words, Shizune lowered her head and remained silent, understanding Tsunade's feelings at that moment.

Orochimaru grinned smugly. "So, you agree, Tsunade?"

Tsunade nodded silently.

"Very good, I'll restore Dan and Nawaki's consciousness now, so you can have a proper chat." Orochimaru raised one hand, and Dan and Nawaki, who had been keeping their eyes closed, slowly opened them.

Apart from the fact that the whites of their eyes have turned black and there are different cracks on their bodies that indicate that they are dead, they are almost indistinguishable from the living.

"How did I end up here?" Rope Tree asked, looking around at the surroundings with a puzzled expression.

"Tsunade?" Dan immediately spotted his girlfriend, who was looking in his direction with tears streaming down her face.

"Orochimaru-sensei?" Nawaki saw Orochimaru beside him and immediately shouted excitedly.

Orochimaru's lips curled into a genuine smile: "Long time no see, Nawaki!"

"I remember I died, how did I end up here?" Rope Tree asked, puzzled.

"It was my ninjutsu that pulled you and Dan back from the world of the dead," Orochimaru explained. "Well then, go down and reunite with your sister for a bit!"

"Sister?" Nawaki looked down and saw Tsunade's face covered in tears.

"Sister!" Rope Tree shouted excitedly and jumped down with Dan.

Seeing Tsunade and Nawaki still tied together, he turned to Orochimaru and asked, "Is this really a good idea, Lord Orochimaru? What if Tsunade changes her mind later?"

“I know Tsunade’s character. She won’t go back on her word once she’s made a promise. Besides, doesn’t she want to see Dan and Nawaki again in the future?” Orochimaru said with a smile.

As long as he has the Impure World Reincarnation technique, he can control Tsunade.

"Kimimaro, don't worry, with Tsunade around, she'll definitely be able to cure your illness," Orochimaru said, patting Kimimaro on the shoulder.

"Yes, thank you, Lord Orochimaru!" Kimimaro replied respectfully.

Orochimaru narrowed his eyes slightly. If he hadn't been unable to obtain Sasuke's body, he wouldn't have turned to Kimimaro.

This child is a very capable subordinate.

Nawaki landed lightly, leaping towards Tsunade with the same joy he had as a boy, his arms tightly encircling her waist. When he looked up, the cracks at the corners of his eyes couldn't hide the pure joy in them: "Sister! Is it really you? Why are you crying?"

He awkwardly reached out to wipe the tears from Tsunade's face, but the cold touch proved his condition. "Orochimaru-sensei is amazing. I was just thinking, didn't I just die on the battlefield?"

The broken footsteps followed closely behind.

He didn't run like Nawaki, but his gaze never left Tsunade.

Her eyes reflected a vulnerability she had never shown in front of others. In his memory, Tsunade had never displayed such weakness!

"Tsunade." Dan's voice was low and gentle, like an evening breeze that brushed over old dreams.

He gently placed his hand on Tsunade's shoulder, but sadly, he could no longer feel the warmth emanating from her body.

“Don’t cry,” he sighed, his fingertips lightly tracing the outline of her tear-streaked face. “Tell me, how long has it been? Are you still supporting your dream?”

He has probably figured out where Tsunade's vulnerability comes from.

That was his and Rope Tree's death!

Tsunade didn't speak, but Nawaki spoke first, slapping away the hand that was on Tsunade's shoulder.

He glared angrily at Duan: "You bastard, what are you doing getting so close to my sister!"

Tsunade and Dan's carefully constructed emotions were abruptly interrupted by Nawaki.

The two stared blankly at the rope tree.

Dan Meng realized that Nawaki had already died when he and Tsunade fell in love.

He doesn't even recognize himself yet.

Dan awkwardly scratched his head and said, "Well, my name is Kato Dan. Speaking of which, I'm your sister's boyfriend, Nawaki!"

"Boyfriend?" Nawaki stared wide-eyed at Dan, then turned to look at Tsunade.

Tsunade nodded slightly, indicating that he was right.

"Amazing, you're amazing! You actually dared to become lovers with my older sister. You weren't beaten to death by my older sister, were you?" Rope Tree gave Broken a thumbs up.

A vein bulged on Tsunade's forehead as she glared at Nawaki with a hostile expression.

Dan swallowed hard and quickly waved his hand, saying, "How could that be? Tsunade isn't that kind of person!"

"Sigh, it seems you don't know my older sister very well. Let me tell you, she has a bad temper and is a gambling addict. I'm really worried about her future!" Rope Tree sighed, looking like a little adult.

Tsunade's hands were clenched into fists, and the veins on the back of her hands were bulging. If she weren't in the Edo Tensei state, Dan would already be sweating profusely.

Hearing what Nawaki said, Shizune looked at him with admiration. As expected of Nawaki, he dared to speak his mind and had completely expressed what was on her mind!

"You idiot!" Tsunade yelled at Nawaki, hesitated for a moment but didn't do anything, instead hugging Nawaki tightly in her arms.

Tears fell drop by drop onto Rope Tree's face, but unfortunately Rope Tree felt nothing.

However, he could sense Tsunade's inner feelings.

He could feel that suppressed pain and the deep longing for him.

But the boy had his own ideas, so he wanted to use a funny way to help his sister ease her sadness!

Nawaki also held Tsunade, quietly staying in her arms.

Duan watched this scene with a look of satisfaction. He turned to look at Jingyin, who was also looking at him expectantly.

Duan was taken aback: "Who are you?"

"I'm Shizune, Uncle!" Shizune said quickly.

"Jingyin? You've grown so much!" Duan's eyes widened. When he sacrificed himself, Jingyin was still a child, so he didn't recognize her at first.

"Yes, it's hard to believe that I'll see you again." Shizune was also very excited, treating him no differently than her own daughter.

"How many years have passed since I died?" Duan asked.

“It’s been about 23 years,” Shizune replied.

"So much time has passed. The little girl from back then has grown up now." Duan gently placed his hand on Jingyin's head.

Mute smiled.

"Why are you with Tsunade?" Duan asked.

Shizune began to give a brief account of how she left Konoha with Tsunade after his death.

Chapter 98 Kimimaro

"Huh? So this ninjutsu can actually produce such an effect?" A curious voice came from behind Orochimaru and the others.

Kimimaro, Orochimaru, and Kabuto felt a chill run down their spines.

They had no idea that someone was coming from behind them.

What if he launches a sneak attack?

Thinking about this, Dou broke out in a cold sweat.

Kimimaro immediately sprouted bone spurs all over his body and nervously shielded Orochimaru.

Orochimaru turned around to look at the newcomer, his heart filled with apprehension. His snake-like eyes narrowed involuntarily: "Naruto-kun? I didn't expect you to be here too."

That's right, the person appearing behind Orochimaru and the others was Naruto.

Naruto, having entered Sage Mode, maintained a state of mind as calm as the sky and a movement as swift as lightning.

His aura would completely shrink, making him undetectable to others.

Watching Tsunade and the others reminiscing below, Naruto crossed his arms and turned his gaze to Orochimaru.

"You really have a lot of ways to save your life, Orochimaru-senpai. When I tried to kill you, I left because I couldn't sense your presence. It's truly remarkable that you were able to escape my Sage Mode's sensory abilities."

"Hehe, when you're navigating the ninja world, you're bound to have some ways to protect yourself," Orochimaru said with a smile.

Kabuto looked at Naruto with a tense expression. He had witnessed Naruto's strength before, so he was more nervous than anyone else. He didn't have Orochimaru's ability to protect himself. If Naruto were to make a move, given his strength, he wouldn't last a single move before being killed by Naruto.

Kimimaro, who had never seen Naruto's strength and was extremely loyal to Orochimaru, looked at Naruto with a cold expression, ready to make a move at any moment.

"If I were to kill you now, how many ways would you still have to save your life?" Naruto ignored Kimimaro and continued to ask Orochimaru with curiosity.

"Naruto-kun can give it a try." Orochimaru felt a chill in his heart. Although Naruto had not shown any killing intent, he felt as if small knives were pointed at him from all sides, like thorns in his back.

If his body hadn't been modified to resemble a snake, he would have been sweating profusely.

His body is now on the verge of collapse and cannot withstand intense fighting.

If Naruto makes a move, his only option is to run away immediately.

Kabuto glanced at Orochimaru silently. [Even Orochimaru-sama is so wary of Naruto-kun. Indeed, one's own strength never lies.]

Naruto glanced at Orochimaru for a while, then turned his gaze to Tsunade.

"Fine, I won't kill you this time. At least you did one good thing," Naruto said calmly.

Upon hearing Naruto's words, Kabuto and Orochimaru breathed a sigh of relief.

"Naruto-kun, what is the purpose of your visit this time?" Orochimaru licked his lips to ease his tension and asked.

"Thanks to you, the Third Hokage's body can no longer support him in managing Konoha, so he wants Tsunade-senpai to return to Konoha and take over as Hokage," Naruto replied.

"Tsunade?" Orochimaru nodded slightly. "She is indeed suitable, both in terms of ability and status."

"If Tsunade hadn't left Konoha because of her psychological issues, she might have become the Hokage."

"Orochimaru, what are you doing here?" Jiraiya's figure quickly appeared beside Naruto, looking at Orochimaru with a wary expression.

Even Jiraiya is here! Kabuto swallowed hard, feeling that today was not a lucky day.

Both of these people in front of him had the ability to kill him at any moment.

Kimimaro became even more vigilant, his eyes fixed on Naruto and Jiraiya. If they made any move, he would not hesitate to protect Orochimaru.

Even if it means risking one's life.

However, Jiraiya clearly had no intention of making a move.

Orochimaru even put his hand on Kimimaro, indicating that he didn't need to be so nervous.

"I've only come to Tsunade to ask her to help treat this child," Orochimaru said in a hoarse voice.

Jiraiya and Naruto looked at Kimimaro.

"This kind of ninjutsu where bones sprout from the body... that's right, it's the bloodline limit of the Kaguya clan from Kirigakure." Jiraiya, being an old hand and knowledgeable, recognized Kimimaro's origin at a glance.

"What's wrong with him?" Naruto asked curiously.