Damn it, I'm going to join the Root too!!

Sasuke's body trembled and he hurriedly looked up. He saw Naruto squatting on the branch.

The slender branch seemed to be completely unable to withstand Naruto's weight. It was still solid and trembled slightly in the cool breeze.

Naruto became stronger again.

Sasuke's pupils suddenly shrank.

"Damn it!" His heart was full of unwillingness.

No matter how fast his progress was, Naruto was always able to surpass him.

This feeling was too uncomfortable.

Moreover, during the month that Naruto joined Root, he stayed in the village and never went out to carry out difficult missions.

This made his strength grow extremely slowly.

Jiraiya also left Konoha because of the secret mission, as if he wanted to find Godaime Hokage.

Sandaime Hokage lost his arm and retreated behind the scenes.

Kakashi was also very busy during this time, and he had been on a mission.

It was said that the countries began to covet Konoha, so the workload during this period was huge.

Among the twelve Genin of the same period, only Naruto and Rock Lee, who joined Root, had been on a mission.

"I'm envious. I also want to join Root. I want to ask if Naruto has a way to join Root." Sasuke thought to himself.

He looked at Naruto and revealed a smile. "It's been a long time, Naruto."

"Hey, is this Naruto the guy that big brother sees as a formidable opponent? He looks so weak." Konohamaru scratched his head and asked curiously.

"Boogie Island, big brother Naruto looks so gentle," Moegi replied."

"Sou." Naruto used Shunpo to come in front of Sasuke, scaring Konohamaru and the other two to retreat.

"Good, very good!" Konohamaru and the other two turned around, their eyes full of stars.

"Brother Naruto is so fast!"

"You just finished your mission?" Sasuke looked at Naruto. His clothes were neat and tidy, and there were no scars on his exposed skin.

"Yes."

"How is the difficulty?"

"Not bad, not bad."

"Hmph looks like Root's mission isn't much. Only through experience of blood and death can he truly become stronger. Naruto, it seems like you haven't experienced enough." Sasuke raised his proud head.

"That's right, there were only two Jonin, and he even easily killed the two Jnin who were protecting our team. The difficulty is indeed a bit lower." Naruto nodded, empathizing.

"Sigh, I feel like I need a kage-level opponent. Only then will I be able to stimulate my body's potential." Naruto spread out his hands, his eyes filled with amusement.

Root's environment was still extremely oppressive. In comparison, the days he spent with Sasuke and Sakura were rarely seen as cheerful.

Naruto suppressed his youth's naivety and childishness.

Only at this moment would he occasionally reveal himself in front of Sasuke.

Hearing Naruto's words, Sasuke's body froze, and it took him a long time to cry out in grief and indignation: "Damn it, I want to join the root too, Naruto, please help me introduce it."

Anbu? Not even a dog!

Root was the eternal god!

But even if it was a joke, Naruto would not let Sasuke join Root.

It was only because Root's environment was too rotten and smelly.

Naruto did not want his work to be tainted by Root.

Although Sasuke's strength growth was not as good as his own, he could accumulate and develop. With Kakashi, maybe Jiraiya would teach him in the future. When Sharingan evolved again, Sasuke's strength would increase by leaps and bounds.

The most important thing was to walk out on his own.

Instead of blindly following others.

After comforting Sasuke, Naruto saw that there was no sign of Sakura around, so he asked, "Where is Sakura?"

"He followed Sage to find Tsunade. Maybe she can become Tsunade's disciple," Sasuke replied.

Hearing this, Naruto suddenly had a strange expression on his face.

If Sakura became Tsunade's disciple, would she inherit that terrifying strange power?

Everyone was growing up.

Hopefully, he would not let himself down.

Naruto chuckled and said goodbye to Sasuke, "Then I'll be leaving first. I haven't met Danzo Sensei yet. Let's meet next time."

"Err, Naruto... next time, let's have a match."

"I recognize the real kind," Sasuke called out to Naruto with a complicated expression. His lips moved as if he had a lot of words he wanted to say. In the end, thousands of words turned into a challenge.

"Oh? The current me is very strong." Naruto paused and said warmly.

"Don't underestimate me, Naruto."

"Alright. Next time, let me see your understanding of geniuses." Naruto nodded, and Shunpo disappeared in front of Sasuke.

Sasuke sighed with a complicated expression.

He was a proud Uchiha. With the glory of Uchiha, he was under great pressure, but he would not retreat.

At such a young age, he had to bear the responsibility of his family, which was difficult for adults to defend.

His world was originally gray and colorless.

However, it was illuminated by Naruto.

He thought.

He would continue to become stronger and follow in Naruto's footsteps.

Perhaps one day, he would have the power to surpass Naruto.

At that time, he would stand in front of him with a smile and revive Uchiha's glory.

After Naruto left the team, he once again felt weak.

If Naruto was in the first echelon, then he could only be considered the second.

For the proud Sasuke, this was intolerable.

He cultivated day and night and also missed the days when he was partners with Naruto day and night.

This time, he originally wanted to tell his heart about his longing for his close friend.

But this damn arrogance still made those words turn into a challenge.

Perhaps fighting was the topic between him and Naruto.

He wanted to tell him that he had changed!

Now I have understood the true meaning of protection.

"I will not lose the next battle! I will prove myself! Prove that I can become the future Hokage." Facing the rising sun, Sasuke revealed a warm smile that was enough to melt ice.

This smile stunned Konohamaru and the other two.

"Big brother is laughing..."

"Silly," Konohamaru muttered.

Sasuke's face immediately darkened.

"You, train with me!" Sasuke mentioned to Konohamaru, "Now, step on the water for me."

"Wow, Big Brother Sasuke, you're taking revenge for your grudge." Konohamaru immediately cried out.

"Cut the crap and train with me!"

"You don't want your grandfather to see you doing nothing every day, do you?"

....

Naruto had just returned to Root when he was summoned by Danzo.

In the dark room, Danzo's face was gloomy.

When Naruto walked in, Danzo's face was a little better. He asked with concern,

"The accident of this mission was unexpected. Fortunately, you are all fine. Are you injured?"

Naruto shook his head and said calmly, "It's just that the consumption is slightly large, but I have something to say to Sensei."

Danzo understood Naruto might have to say something that had not been reported before, so he sat and nodded.

"The one I fought last seemed to have a strange power in his body." Naruto frowned and hesitated.

"This is also why I asked you to come. That guy is dead." Danzo said with a serious face.

"Dead?" Naruto showed a stunned expression.

"Yes, dead. His body is in Konoha, which means that you may not see him, or a soul." Danzo took a deep breath, his face solemn.

"Did you find anything unusual in the battle?"

Naruto nodded and answered without hesitation, "I think he is a soul that has undergone mutation."