vncnus Chapter 335 Naruto: I want to... train in Sage Mode with you!
Chapter 335 Naruto: I want to... train in Sage Mode with you!
Chapter 335 Naruto: I want to... train in Sage Mode with you!
That evening, the atmosphere in the audience was more subtle than usual.
Sakura, Kaori, Kakashi, and Jiraiya remained gathered near the center, while Obito and Itachi sat a little further to the side.
Since Naruto wasn't there, Sasuke naturally didn't intend to gravitate towards the Konoha people or the Akatsuki. He chose a corner away from the crowd and sat down, exuding a cold and aloof aura that kept strangers at bay.
Since the last time the greasy Sasuke appeared, Sasuke seems to have become more and more accustomed to isolating himself from others, especially when Naruto is not around.
At this moment, he stood alone in the shadows, completely out of place among the bustling crowd around him.
Itachi's gaze inadvertently swept over his younger brother in the corner.
Seeing Sasuke's aloof and cold demeanor, which kept everyone at arm's length, a subtle ripple appeared in the depths of his usually calm eyes, and he even frowned slightly.
During the day on the ship, the absurd question Obito had raised kept resurfacing in Itachi's mind.
He used to focus all his attention on how to help Sasuke gain power and assess his brother's strength, but he rarely paid attention to Sasuke's personality and social interactions.
Now, witnessing Sasuke's aloof and cold demeanor, keeping everyone at arm's length, a thought suddenly flashed through Itachi's mind.
Too withdrawn —
Sasuke was already so lonely in Konoha, and it will probably get even worse after he leaves Konoha.
Even if someone with this kind of personality succeeds in getting revenge in the future, what will happen after that?
What else will remain in his life besides hatred and power?
Is this really the result Itachi wanted to see?
A complex mix of emotions, which even he himself could not quite discern, welled up in Rong's heart.
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Itachi Uchiha have been detected! Emotional value +600!]
Noticing Itachi's gaze, Sasuke, who was in the corner, suddenly raised his head and glared fiercely in Itachi's direction.
His gaze contained undisguised hatred and murderous intent. If he hadn't known that this mysterious space prohibited private fights, he probably would have pounced on him like a beast.
Sasuke gritted his teeth, cursing inwardly.
This damn fake!
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Uchiha Sasuke have been detected! Emotional value +500!]
Itachi showed no reaction to Sasuke's murderous gaze, simply turning his attention to the giant screen in front of him that was beginning to glow faintly, as if his momentary daze was just an illusion.
He was already used to Sasuke's hatred.
Just then, the large black screen in front of the theater lit up without warning, and the image gradually appeared.
On the screen, Naruto is seen waking up in a bed in a small wooden cabin on Mount Myōboku.
At first, Naruto's behavior in the scene was somewhat abnormal.
He seemed to be anxiously searching for something in the room, turning things over here and there, his movements quite hurried.
"What is Naruto looking for?" Sakura was completely confused and couldn't help but blink and mutter to herself.
Karin adjusted her glasses, staring at the screen in confusion: "Why did it suddenly stop moving again—?"
Sure enough, after searching for a while, Naruto on the screen suddenly froze, as if a pause button had been pressed, and stood there motionless in a daze.
"Strange, Naruto's behavior is a bit off—" Kakashi also noticed the abnormality and frowned.
Immediately afterwards, a knocking sound came from the door, and a kind old woman's voice rang out from outside the door; it was Shima, the hermit of Mount Myoboku.
On the screen, after a brief moment of stiffness, Naruto's entire demeanor suddenly changed.
The confusion and urgency that had lingered on his face vanished in an instant, replaced by a calm and composed aura.
He got up and opened the door. Facing the smiling Shima-sensei, he smiled warmly and politely, his attitude respectful and natural, his words full of gratitude.
Such a thoughtful and composed attitude towards others is something that Naruto rarely displays in real life.
"This—?" Sakura's eyes widened in disbelief.
Karin blurted out, "Is this Naruto from a dream?!"
At this moment, the gentle, reliable, polite yet slightly distant aura emanating from Naruto on the screen is clearly the same feeling that only the Naruto in the dream world possesses.
Xiang's confident shout stirred ripples in the hearts of the Konoha members. The same thought simultaneously crossed their minds: Could it really be Naruto from a dream?
When they witnessed Naruto on the screen calmly and even with impeccable manners as he ate a plate of insects that would make any normal person's scalp tingle, their last doubts vanished.
That's right, absolutely no mistake.
Jiraiya crossed his arms, a rare serious expression on his face, and stared intently at the composed Naruto on the screen, saying with absolute certainty, "This kid is definitely not the loud and boisterous Naruto in real life."
He continued his analysis with certainty: "If Naruto in real life were treated to such a lavish meal by Shima, he would eventually force himself to eat those insects, but the whole process would definitely be filled with grimace and contorted expressions. How could he possibly be like this, calmly picking up his chopsticks and properly starting to eat? Even taking the time to give Granny Shima a grateful smile and praise her cooking?"
"But—why is this happening?" Sakura asked, her face full of confusion, still unable to understand the reason.
Kakashi observed in silence for a long time before stroking his chin and saying, "Not only now, but think back to just now. At the beginning, when Naruto was rummaging through the room, his demeanor was closer to the Naruto we know. But when the knock came, especially the moment he opened the door and faced Shima, his entire demeanor instantly switched, becoming—mature, composed, and polite—"
"It's like—" Kakashi began, but Kaori interrupted him, "It's like there are two completely different Narutos in the same body, taking turns switching control!"
Xiang Yue found it increasingly reasonable and reasoned, "Initially, the body was dominated by the Naruto consciousness in reality, but after encountering this insect breakfast, control was transferred to the more mature and reliable Naruto consciousness in the dream world."
Her conjecture was undeniably bold, yet it explained all the previous anomalies.
Jiraiya nodded thoughtfully upon hearing this, and said in a deep voice, "In that chaotic dream before, Naruto in the dream showed initiative that exceeded the dream's limits, and may even have retained some memories of reality. And now, we are witnessing Naruto simultaneously exhibiting two completely different behavioral patterns—"
"It seems that something deeper is happening."
He does not mean that.
The Konoha members' discussion wasn't loud, but it was clearly audible to everyone else in the quiet audience.
Sasuke's body suddenly trembled.
The details of his previous dream flashed through his mind like lightning. He had felt something was wrong then. Naruto had suddenly become too targeted. So that's why!
Could it be that Naruto in his dream world awakened his memories from reality?!
This thought struck Sasuke like a bolt from the blue!
If, for some reason, a character in a dream can remember things in reality—
and many more!
If characters in dreams could truly awaken memories of reality—
So, where is Nissan in the dream?!
If Naruto can awaken in his dream, then what about that older brother who understands his pain, who truly loves him, that gentle-eyed older brother who would pat his head and smile at him—
Is it possible that...?
This crazy idea made Sasuke's heart almost jump out of his chest!
Boom!Boom!Boom!
My heart was pounding like a war drum, and my blood rushed to my head.
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Uchiha Sasuke have been detected! Emotional value +1000!]
Not only Sasuke, but also the other people present who had personally experienced the dream had very subtle expressions at this moment.
Unlike Naruto, who is so oblivious that he can accept his other self without any problems, they all had complicated expressions and shifty eyes.
Especially Obito.
He couldn't help but shudder, his lips twitching as he muttered under his breath, "Sharing a body? With that kind of—little brat?!"
Just imagining that scene gave Obito goosebumps all over his body.
Even the usually composed Itachi Uchiha frowned upon hearing this possibility. An absurd thought involuntarily popped into his mind.
An eerie silence fell over the audience.
Meanwhile, the dream version of Naruto on the screen had already finished the insect feast that made everyone in the audience feel nauseous, all while remaining calm and composed.
After finishing his meal, he didn't forget to carefully wipe the corners of his mouth with a napkin, and then solemnly bowed deeply to Grandma Zhima to sincerely thank her for her hospitality and hard work.
Naruto's polite and sincere attitude in the dream made Granny Shima smile even more kindly, her eyes full of satisfaction.
After leaving Shima's hut, Naruto in his dream walked alone on the forest path leading to the training grounds of Mount Myōboku.
The morning light filters through the dense foliage, casting dappled shadows, and the air is filled with a fresh scent.
He appeared to be strolling leisurely, merely digesting his food, but in reality, his consciousness had already re-entered that unique mental space.
Within the mental space, as soon as Naruto appeared, he excitedly gave a thumbs-up to the dream Naruto, who was enveloped in a faint golden glow, his face full of undisguised admiration: "That's amazing! You actually ate all those bugs without even breaking a sweat! And you chatted so well with Granny Shima!"
"Just one look at it gives me a terrible stomachache, how did you manage that?!"
Seeing his exaggerated appearance, Naruto in his dream world couldn't help but chuckle: "Haha, you'll get used to it. Besides, like I said, how can we let down our elders' good intentions?"
He casually brushed the topic aside, clearly not finding anything particularly noteworthy.
For him, this was nothing more than the most basic way of dealing with people.
After saying that, the dream version of Naruto changed the subject, his voice becoming gentle and expectant: "Alright, the breakfast crisis is over. What are your plans now? How about—taking this opportunity to go back to Konoha and see your mother?"
In his dream, Naruto clearly understood that in reality, Naruto had lost his parents at a young age and had an extremely strong longing for family affection.
To his surprise, Naruto paused for a moment upon hearing the suggestion, then slowly shook his head and whispered, "I'll... I won't go."
"Why?" The smile on Naruto's face suddenly froze, surprise and confusion intertwined in his eyes.
He tilted his head slightly, looking Naruto up and down, and couldn't help but ask, "In reality, you clearly said—"
Naruto nodded and said firmly, "Of course I want to see my mother, but—there's something more important to me right now."
"Something more important?" Naruto in his dream world was slightly taken aback, and his brows furrowed.
The love of his family was the irreplaceable cornerstone that supported him through countless hardships.
He couldn't imagine anything more important than seeing his mother again.
Naruto took a deep breath, as if forcibly suppressing his longing for his mother's love, his gaze becoming incredibly resolute: "I want to—train in Sage Mode with you!"
"You must have already started practicing immortal arts here, right? And you must have mastered quite a few tricks, haven't you?"
At this moment, Naruto's eyes were burning with fervor, filled with trust and anticipation.
In his simple understanding, this powerful and reliable dream Naruto must have long been at the forefront of Sage Mode training.
Upon hearing this, Naruto in his dream world was slightly taken aback, then nodded frankly: "Yes, I have indeed started training in Sage Mode, and—I've been lucky enough to have already mastered the method of entering Sage Mode and some basic applications."
He spoke casually, without a hint of boasting, but his calm confidence spoke volumes.
Then, he couldn't help but ask again, "Are you really not considering going back to Konoha first?"
Naruto's expression remained unwavering as he shook his head resolutely, saying, "No, I must become stronger as soon as possible!"
As he spoke, he clenched his fists.
Looking at the determined look in Naruto's eyes, the dream Naruto remained silent for a moment.
The image of Sasuke, whom he had encountered a few days earlier, involuntarily surfaced in his mind—a man with a stubborn and cold personality, whose eyes held endless pain.
In a flash, Naruto in his dream seemed to have grasped something.
He tentatively asked in a soft voice, "Is it because of—Sasuke?"
Upon hearing this, Naruto shuddered, as if his most secret thoughts had been exposed.
He didn't deny it, he just nodded silently.
This simple gesture speaks volumes, expressing his deepest emotions: his worry for his companions, his frustration and resentment at his own lack of strength, and his unwavering determination to find his dearest friend no matter what!
"I see—" Naruto in his dream sighed softly.
His doubts vanished, replaced by understanding and a strong sense of empathy for Naruto.
So everything Naruto did was for his important comrades.
Despite their different paths, the two share the same deep affection for their bond and the willingness to give everything for it.
Naruto's eyes lit up in the dream, and he nodded solemnly, saying, "I understand."
A smile returned to his face.
"Alright! Let's begin our training!"
At this moment, Naruto's gaze suddenly became sharp and focused. He raised his hand and pointed at Naruto, excitedly saying, "Moreover, this is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Now that you are inside my body, you can directly experience how this body absorbs natural energy and how it mobilizes its own physical and mental energy to balance and fuse the three into Sage Chakra!"
"This immersive experience is a hundred times more intuitive than any preaching!"
"It's like raising the level of learning directly from seeing and hearing to personally experiencing every flow of energy and the changes in balance!"
"This is undoubtedly a shortcut to mastering immortal techniques, far more efficient than figuring it out slowly on your own!"
Upon hearing this, Naruto felt a sudden sense of clarity, and his eyes instantly lit up.
He clenched his fist and excitedly shouted in agreement, "That's right! That's what I think too! I must learn Sage Mode as quickly as possible, and then use my own power to defeat Sasuke and bring him back to Konoha!"
In his dream, Naruto looked at his rekindled fighting spirit and smiled with satisfaction.
He also extended his fist and lightly touched it with Naruto's: "So—are you ready?"
Without hesitation, Naruto also extended his fist and met the fist of the dream Naruto.
He then took a deep breath, slowly closed his eyes, held his breath, and focused all his attention on his senses: "Come on!"
next second.
In his dream world, Naruto took control of the body and began to actively guide natural energy into it.