Chapter 231

"Naruto's movements came to a sudden halt as Deva Path adjusted his figure.

The dangerous Almighty Push was unleashed once more, sending a colossal rock hurtling towards Naruto.

With a thunderous crash, the boulder buried him beneath the debris.

However, this obstacle proved inconsequential to Naruto's resilience.

As he emerged unfazed after only a few breaths, punching a hole through the stone with sheer determination, his chakra ablaze.

Deva Path, undeterred, responded swiftly, retrieving a black stick by slipping down his arm into his hand and hurled it like a javelin at Naruto.

The stick brushed against his shoulder, causing no significant harm, but it kindled an intense fury within him.

It was enough to ignite Naruto's anger.

A surge of intense anger erupted, accompanied by fiery red Chakra, obliterating everything in its path—roots and stones alike shattered under the force.

Naruto, consumed by hatred and rage, craved more power, an insatiable desire to kill was burning within him.

In the midst of this chaos, the necklace Tsunade had given him flickered brightly.

Several green energy belts materialized, wrapping around Naruto, a manifestation of the restraint embedded within the artifact.

This artifact, an heirloom from the First Hokage Senju Hashirama, had the power to subdue rampaging tailed beasts.

Unperturbed and not mindful of its significance Naruto, in a fit of frenzy, crushed the necklace, dispelling the green energy seal.

Tsunade, observing from the Hokage rooftop, wore a pained expression, her face mirrored her inner turmoil.

She grappled with the uncertainty of Naruto's transformation, questioning the morality of his current state.

She didn't even know whether it was right or wrong for Naruto to become what he is now.

Carnes, observing Tsunade's inner struggle, was perceptive to her turmoil, and remarked casually.

"No matter how strong the power is, it remains lifeless matter, it's still just an inanimate thing.

It's a matter, devoid of right or wrong. The crucial factor lies in the person who wields it."

"So, believe me when I say this that there is no inherent right or wrong—it all depends on the user."

Carnes' words acted as a wake-up call for Tsunade and all Konoha ninjas.

Was the Nine Tails inherently evil? The answer lay on the fact that how its power was used.

The nature of power is inherently neutral, teetering between good and evil, and its morality is contingent upon the intentions of its wielder.

Things that can be manipulated are never inherently good or evil; it all depends on the person wielding them.

This sentiment is exemplified by the formidable abilities currently under Carnes' command, a force eclipsing even the might of the Nine Tails.

He, who was in possession of formidable power surpassing even the Nine Tails, harbored the potential for unparalleled destruction.

His might exceeded that of the Nine Tails, and if he actually wanted, the ease with which he could lay waste to Konoha was palpable.

Yet, the question lingered—was his power inherently evil?

The answer, unequivocally, is no.

In the aftermath of the display of Carnes' speech, Tsunade and everyone around her slowly raised their heads, eyes ablaze with determination.

"I have faith in Naruto; he will not succumb to hatred and anger."

"I believe he will ultimately defeat Pain and his own inner rage!" Tsunade declared resolutely.

A chorus of agreement followed.

"I too believe in Naruto!"

"That's right, my faith is in Naruto too!"

"He's the best ninja in Konoha Village!"

The battleground became a crucible that forged Naruto's reputation to new heights.

It undeniably catapulted Naruto's reputation to new heights, thanks to his current prowess.

The village's elite, like Tsunade and Kakashi, bore witness to his indomitable spirit.

Were it not for the seasoned leadership of figures like Tsunade and Kakashi, Naruto would undoubtedly stand as the prime contender for the next Hokage.

In the battlefield, Naruto descended onto the water's surface, a calculated grace in his movements.

He charged forward like a cannonball hurtling towards the Deva Path.

The ensuing recoil generated a colossal wave, concealing Naruto's figure entirely from view.

Surveying the surroundings, Deva Path sought to find Naruto's whereabouts.

His gaze darted left and right in a futile attempt to discern Naruto's location.

Suddenly, an array of countless sharp claws erupted from the water, completely overwhelming out the sky in a formidable assault.

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