Chapter 30

"Wow, so fast, so strong, so fierce!"

"And this time it's three tails!"

Kakashi and the others who witnessed this scene were taken aback.

Compared to before, when he had only one tail, the Kaze with three tails was unbelievably fast, almost inhumanly so!

His power had clearly reached a whole new level compared to before!

Moreover, his actions and tone were far from simply delivering a message.

It was clearly meant to humiliate and provoke Danzo!

Killing the Root ninjas would have been enough, but returning the bodies with a message?

This had truly planted an unending vendetta!

Kakashi could even imagine the infuriated expression on Danzo's face.

After this, he probably wouldn't be Danzo's most hated person anymore; Naruto would take his place.

In Naruto's mind.

As soon as Kaze finished his actions, Naruto's voice rang out.

"Kaze, you've broken your promise and killed mercilessly again!"

"But this time, I'll forgive you because it was to save Sakura."

"However, you must teach me how to control the power of the Nine-Tails!"

"Since you have already mastered three tails, you must know the method!"

Kaze rolled his eyes speechlessly and immediately returned control of its body.

The faint golden chakra of the Nine-Tails disappeared, and his cold gaze returned to a clear and foolish expression.

Seeing that Kaze ignored him, Naruto became anxious and continued pleading in his heart.

"I'm not asking for much, just let me control one tail!"

"Please, Kaze, I really want to become stronger and protect you and everyone outside!"

Upon hearing Naruto's words, Kaze finally replied with a somewhat annoyed tone.

"If you want to become stronger, then train hard!"

"Besides, I've already explained to you that I don't know any method. It's a matter of innate talent."

"It's because I endure the painful memories you forcibly give me every day that I can easily control it. Understand?"

Saying this, Kaze wore a contemptuous smirk on its face.

"If you exchange your identity with me for a month and bear those memories as my alter ego, I guarantee you'll immediately gain control of at least one tail!"

"So, what do you say? Willing to do it?"

Naruto certainly didn't want to.

What if after the exchange, Kaze refused to switch back? That would be a disaster!

He didn't want to endure those painful memories every day. It was much worse than just being scolded!

But Naruto couldn't help but ask, "Is there really no other way?"

Of course, Kaze had another way, but he was still considering whether to tell Naruto.

Although Naruto gaining control of the Nine-Tails' chakra would enhance his strength, it would reduce Kaze's opportunities and Naruto's reliance on him.

After some thought, Kaze decided to reveal it but kept Naruto hanging.

"Yes, there is. You mentioned it before, and I've been researching it ever since. I now have some clues."

"But your words just now made me uncomfortable, so I'm considering suspending my research."

Upon hearing that Kaze really had a solution, Naruto immediately pleaded.

"I was wrong, it was all my fault. Please don't stop! Please!"

"In the future, I won't mind if you want to kill enemies, but please don't be so merciless. It's better if they die without suffering!"

"Hmph, we'll see," Kaze coldly snorted and stopped talking.

Not allowing cruel torture? Yet whenever he tortured enemies, His side would receive a boost in corruption!

When he read the original story, how did he not notice Naruto's inconsistency between his words and actions? He seemed like such a hypocrite!

Shaking his head, Kaze ignored Naruto's pleas and looked at the system panel.

[Current Trust and Dependence Value of the Main Personality: 51 (Will not decrease below 30]

[Current Corruption Value: 3000]

"Once it reached 50, I can switch personalities voluntarily. And now there's even a more specific display."

...

Kaze was somewhat surprised, but the surprise quickly dissipated.

This more specific display also meant that he had greater control over his body.

And the unchangeable 30 value indicated that even if he killed someone close to Naruto, he would still have that much trust and dependence, just like Naruto's feelings towards Sasuke in the original storyline.

Naruto always wanted to bring him back and never saw him as an enemy.

Of course, this value of 30 was probably not enough to compare to Sasuke. Doubling it to 60 would be more accurate.

Kaze looked at the newly increased Corruption Value and chuckled coldly.

"Heh, gaining 3000 Corruption Value and trust and dependence, you really are a little bitch, Naruto!"

While Naruto's main personality was communicating inside, time within that space would automatically slow down.

So the exchange that just took place seemed long, but in reality, only a few breaths had passed outside.

Seeing the return of Naruto's main personality, the chilling and terrifying aura disappeared.

Sakura, who had been bowing her head, finally looked up, her flushed face returning to normal.

Kakashi and Sasuke let out a sigh of relief. Compared to Kaze, who put them under immense pressure and was unfamiliar, it was easier to communicate with the innocent Naruto.

"Is everyone okay?" Kakashi glanced at everyone and spoke. "Although I made a mistake this time, you should now understand the horrors of ninja battles, right? As your team leader, I can't protect you all the time, nor will I do so."

"So after this mission, those who want to quit can apply to do so. It's not bad to live as ordinary people."

"Boring," Sasuke said with a cold expression as he turned around. "Nothing is dangerous until I kill that person."

Naruto also ended his inner plea and waved his hand repeatedly, indicating that he was not afraid of danger. Only Sakura remained silent, her face filled with inner conflict.

"You can think about it carefully and talk to me privately after the mission," Kakashi said, looking deeply at Sakura, before heading towards the captured Mist Shinobi in the distance.

On the other side, Tazuna, who had run far away, was pale and trembling. The scene of Naruto losing control just now left a lasting impression on him.

"So this is what a ninja is..."

He nervously wiped away the nonexistent sweat from his forehead and looked at Naruto with fear in his eyes.

Even the likes of Gato, who dominated their country of Waves, would never resort to such brutal methods!

Especially when he was in the Village Hidden in the Leaves, he even insulted Naruto!

And now, no one paid attention to him or the information he had hidden about these ninja. Tazuna felt that he was probably doomed.

With that in mind, Tazuna gritted his teeth and rushed towards Naruto and the others. When he got closer, he didn't hesitate to kneel down.

"Noble ninjas, I'm sorry!"

"I shouldn't have talked big, and I shouldn't have hidden the information, but I had my reasons!"

"Our country of Waves is oppressed by Gato..."

Tazuna exaggeratedly described Gato's misdeeds, adding more misery to his story. He hoped that even if these ninja didn't continue the mission, they would spare him considering his pitiful state.

After listening to Tazuna's account, Kakashi interrogated the captured Mist shinobi again.

However, two of them had taken the opportunity to escape during the previous attack, and the remaining one remained silent.

In the end, Kakashi decided to return to the village immediately with the group. After all, with several Chunin participating, this mission was at least a B-rank mission.

However, Naruto empathized with Tazuna's tragic situation and hoped to continue the mission.

Sasuke also agreed, not wanting to give up this opportunity for growth. After all, high-level missions were not available every day in the current peaceful times.

After a final discussion, the group set foot on the road to the Land of Waves.

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