met free Chapter 352 Voting for Uzumaki Menma leaves Kisame completely bewildered.
Chapter 352 Voting for Uzumaki Menma leaves Kisame completely bewildered.
Chapter 352 Voting for Uzumaki Menma leaves Kisame completely bewildered.
Kakashi pondered those words, trying to decipher their deeper meaning.
In the brief but subtly sharp exchange just now, I was momentarily distracted because my identity was suddenly exposed, and I was already at a disadvantage.
The opponent is not only unpredictable in strength, but also extremely cunning, adept at using information gaps to create psychological pressure.
Beyond the apparent expectation of cooperation, is there another message hidden in these words?
He keenly realized that the other party was referring to cooperation with Akatsuki no Sakumo, rather than with the entire Akatsuki organization.
This doesn't seem to be a thoughtless remark.
Could it be that the mysterious boy's goal is exactly the same as the goal of himself, the White Fang of Dawn, in the dream?
Or is it an indication that he holds some hidden needs or leverage over the White Fang of this world, which is why he is so confident that the cooperation will be pleasant?
For a moment, the private room fell into a brief silence.
The masked boy looked at Kakashi with a calm and collected expression, waiting for his response.
Kisame was still processing the shocking information: his partner was actually a Konoha rogue ninja?!
His shark-like face was filled with astonishment as he scanned back and forth between the two men.
A moment later, Kakashi's mind raced, and he had already made up his mind.
If we continue to go around in circles about identity and sincerity, we'll only be led by the nose by the other party, and with Kisame around, there are many things we can't say clearly.
Since this young man is so confident and knowledgeable, perhaps even aware of White Fang's true intentions in this dream, there's no need to beat around the bush. It's better to get straight to the point and ask him the core question to test his reaction.
Thinking of this, Kakashi slightly raised the brim of his straw hat covering his eyes, looked sharply at the other person, and calmly asked, "Before discussing the details of the cooperation, I have a question. Do you know someone named Uzumaki Menma?"
As soon as he uttered the words "Vortex Face," Kakashi immediately raised his senses to the limit.
He stared intently at the masked boy, not missing a single subtle reaction.
There was a moment of deathly silence in the private room, and the masked boy seemed to be stunned for a moment.
His expression was obscured by the mask and hood, but his aura did indeed momentarily falter.
Then, to Kakashi's surprise, the masked boy chuckled softly.
The hoarse laughter suddenly broke the silence of the private room, sounding particularly eerie and jarring.
Kakashi felt a slight chill on his back, and his expression grew increasingly serious.
The laughter was hoarse and muffled, clearly feigned, but the emotions it conveyed were quite complex, ranging from sudden realization to the amusement of meeting a kindred spirit, and even a hint of approval.
The laughter quickly stopped.
The boy shook his head slightly, his tone carrying a hint of unsurprising.
"Talking to smart people is simple. It saves a lot of unnecessary probing and groundwork."
Kakashi was startled by this. The other party really knew Menma, and might even know more.
This reaction essentially confirms his inextricable connection to the Menma disappearance case.
[Ding! Kakashi Hatake's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +300!]
Even though his heart was in turmoil, Kakashi remained outwardly calm, maintaining his previous lazy yet vigilant posture, quietly waiting for the other party to continue.
Seeing that the two suddenly fell silent halfway through their conversation, Kisame finally couldn't help but speak up: "Hey, what kind of riddles are you two talking about?"
He frowned, glanced at Kakashi, then at the masked boy, and muttered, completely bewildered, "Uzumaki Menma—isn't he the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki of Konoha? What does this have to do with our mission?"
Clearly, Kisame wasn't sensitive to such veiled meanings; he was more concerned with the actual mission details and rewards.
The masked boy merely glanced at him indifferently, gave a light snort, and then completely ignored Kisame, turning his attention back to Kakashi: "As long as someone understands."
Having said that, he stopped talking nonsense and took out a scroll from his large gray cloak, holding it between two fingers and placing it on the coffee table between the two of them.
"The scroll contains detailed intelligence on several targets I urgently need, along with their recent activity areas." His voice regained its calm. "Go and capture them—alive."
The boy changed the subject, looked directly at Kakashi, and slowly added, "Then, let's talk about the next step of our cooperation."
There seemed to be ulterior motives in his words.
Throughout the entire process, he neither explained the issue of the dough nor revealed his true purpose; he simply presented a specific yet intriguing task.
Before Kakashi could reach for the scroll to examine it closely, the masked boy had already swayed and turned sharply towards the door of the private room.
His steps were light and steady, and his wide cloak swayed slightly with his movements.
He stopped at the door, without turning back, leaving only a cryptic remark: "Looking forward to your good news, Kakashi Hatake."
Before he finished speaking, he had already pushed open the heavy door of the private room, his figure disappearing into the dim light of the corridor outside.
Kisame stared at the closed door of the private room and chuckled meaningfully, "They really left decisively—interesting."
Kakashi stared at the scroll on the coffee table, his mind racing.
Could this target list be a trap? A test? Or does he really need these bloodline limit users?
He quickly weighed his options.
The other party clearly knew about Mianma's situation, and may even have more secrets.
This list is currently the only clue.
But accepting this list means following the rules set by the other party.
Just then, Kisame stepped forward, grabbed the scroll from the coffee table, unfolded it, glanced at it briefly, and grinned strangely, saying, "Tsk, the locations are quite scattered—and these guys are no pushovers."
He handed the scroll to Kakashi, his face showing eagerness.
"How's it going, White Fang—no, should I call you Kakashi-san? Want to take on the mission?"
"That looks quite challenging, and that kid seems to know a lot of things you're interested in."
Kakashi took the scroll and slowly unrolled it to read it carefully.
The scroll contained several names written in slightly messy but clear handwriting, along with each person's bloodline limit ability, last known location, and even a brief analysis of their weaknesses.
Kakashi quickly glanced through the list and found that all the targets on it were important figures with bloodline limits, and he had even heard of some of them before.
Such detailed information sent a chill down Kakashi's spine, further proving the vast intelligence network behind that mysterious boy.
He knew perfectly well that only by capturing the targets one by one according to this list could he gain the right to proceed with the next round of negotiations.
Kakashi stared intently at the contents of the scroll, his expression shifting. After a long while, he slowly rolled up the scroll and solemnly put it into his pocket.
Clues have emerged, but the mystery has become even more perplexing.
Those targets are scattered throughout the ninja world. Given the limited time in the dream, it would be an unrealistic fantasy to capture them all before waking up.
An indescribable sense of frustration welled up in Kakashi's heart.
The clues are right in front of us, but we can't really follow them because of the limitations of time and rules.
This feeling of powerlessness was more frustrating to him than facing even the most powerful enemy.
He took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.
Kakashi's gaze returned to the doorway where the masked boy had disappeared, his mind replaying the boy's last words.
This is most likely not just ordinary polite talk; rather, it seems to imply that the two parties are equal partners, rather than a one-sided employment relationship.
What overlap exists between his interests and those of this mysterious young man? Do they truly share a common goal?
Kakashi frowned, feeling his mind was in complete disarray. He was frustrated by the lack of information, and the other party's identity and purpose remained shrouded in mystery.
In any case, at this point, we can only take it one step at a time.
Seeing that Kakashi remained silent, Kisame licked his sharp teeth. Just as he was about to ask a question, Kakashi snapped out of his daze and regained his composure.
He pulled his straw hat down low again and said in a deep voice, "Let's leave here first and find a place to study this list carefully."
in the audience.
The image on the screen gradually dimmed as Kakashi and Kisame left the private room, eventually turning into a deep darkness.
"Who exactly is that kid? He seems to know a lot about Kakashi-sensei!" Naruto broke the silence first.
He scratched the back of his head and muttered to himself with a puzzled look.
"His goal seems to be to collect all kinds of ninjas with bloodline limits, but his motives are unclear." Sakura frowned, analyzing the situation carefully. "And it seems he already knew Kakashi-sensei would ask about Menma—"
"Hmph, playing tricks." Sasuke crossed his arms and snorted coldly.
Jiraiya stroked his chin thoughtfully and said, "Things are getting more and more complicated. That boy is probably no ordinary person—and he seems to believe that Kakashi shares his interests, which is quite intriguing."
Just as everyone was discussing it.
boom!
boom!
boom!
Without warning, the huge screen, which had been completely dark, suddenly burst into dazzling light.
Countless dazzling, colorful fireworks patterns exploded one after another in the darkness, accompanied by deafening bangs, instantly attracting everyone's attention.
Following this, after three distinct CG sequences played, the screen culminated in three clear and striking lines of text in the center: "Whom do you miss most?"
Please select:
1. Itachi Uchiha 2. Kakashi Hatake 3. Menma Uzumaki?!
Come again?
Jiraiya's eyes widened as he exclaimed in disbelief, "And—Menma is actually one of the options?!"
That long-lost name, which captivated the hearts of Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki in another world, has appeared on the options list!
"That's great!" Sakura couldn't help but stand up. "Since Menma can appear as an option, it means he's at least alive in this dream! He wasn't killed; he's probably just being imprisoned somewhere!"
This discovery undoubtedly brings new hope to the continued search for hemp fibers.
Naruto became even more excited, staring intently at the screen, his breathing quickening.
[Ding! Naruto's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +600!]
"Choose Menma!" Naruto blurted out instantly. "Choose Menma! Then we'll know where he is, what happened to him, and we can find clues to save him!"
However, as soon as he finished speaking, he caught a glimpse of Sasuke, who remained silent beside him, out of the corner of his eye.
He hadn't said a word since the options appeared, just staring intently at the screen.
Naruto's boiling emotions cooled down instantly.
He recalled the somber look on Sasuke's face when he saw Itachi Uchiha in his dream, the one who doted on his younger brother.
On one hand, there's the urgent desire to put parents in the afterlife at ease; on the other hand, there's the deep-seated obsession of a close friend.
Naruto clenched his fists, took a deep breath, barely managing to calm his racing heart, and then turned to look intently at Sasuke.
At this moment, his face showed none of his usual restlessness, but rather an unusual solemnity and determination.
"Sasuke," Naruto called softly, his voice unusually calm, "If—you want to choose your brother, Uchiha Itachi, I will support your choice."
These words were not easy for him, but his gaze remained unwavering.
For him, Menma's whereabouts were important, but Sasuke's feelings and choices were equally important.
Besides, Kakashi-sensei has already obtained some clues.
In the audience, everyone held their breath as they watched Naruto and Sasuke.
Seeing this, Jiraiya nodded with satisfaction, thinking to himself that Naruto was really sensible at this crucial moment.
Sakura looked at the two of them nervously, opened her mouth but ultimately didn't say anything.
Kisame, meanwhile, crossed his arms with great interest, looking like he was watching a show.
Upon hearing this, Itachi Uchiha stiffened for a moment. Facing Naruto's question, Sasuke did not hesitate at all and calmly said, "I choose Menma Uzumaki."
There was no explanation, no hesitation.
"Sasuke!" Naruto was stunned, and his nose even felt a little sore.
He knows it!
He knew Sasuke all along; he always had a sour face and spoke in a sarcastic tone, but in crucial moments—
[Ding! Naruto's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +800!]
Before Naruto could turn his gratitude into action, Sasuke, as if he had eyes in the back of his head, reached out a hand without turning around and precisely placed it on Naruto's grateful face, expressionlessly pushing him away an arm's length.
"Stay away from me." Sasuke's tone remained indifferent, even revealing a hint of disdain.
"Hehe————" Naruto wasn't angry when he was pushed away in a disgusted manner. Instead, he scratched his head and chuckled dryly.
He was already used to Sasuke's eccentricities, and the choice Sasuke made already explained everything.
After regaining his senses, he immediately stopped hesitating, turned to the screen, and shouted, "I'll choose Whirlpool Menma too!"
"Me too!" Sakura raised her hand and shouted in agreement.
She was also concerned about Menma's whereabouts and understood what this choice meant for Naruto—and for the Minato couple in the other world. And now Sasuke had already taken the lead.
"In that case, let's choose Menma." Jiraiya nodded.
At this point, the four votes were quickly unified.
Snapped!
boom!
The next moment, the fireworks on the screen exploded again, even more colorful and dazzling than before, instantly illuminating the entire theater as if it were daytime.
A dazzling stream of colorful light swirled and tumbled across the screen. Then, the line of text representing the vortex face suddenly enlarged, radiating a dazzling golden light that completely swallowed the other two options.
A solemn notification sound rang out, and two lines of eye-catching text appeared in the center of the screen.
[The swirling texture has been selected]
[Coming soon]
As the fireworks and subtitles faded, the screen returned to silent darkness.
In the darkness, Naruto and Sakura exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with barely suppressed excitement.
"Hey, Itachi-san." Kisame nudged Itachi, who seemed lost in thought, with his elbow and grinned, "What's going on with this? Who gets chosen and who doesn't, and what does that mean?"
Clearly, he still has no idea about this bizarre way of watching movies.
Itachi slowly withdrew his gaze from the dark screen, pondered for a moment after hearing this, and then explained in a low voice: "The chosen ones—will descend upon our world in some form."
"What?!?!" Kisame stared in disbelief, his eyes wide. "Something from a dream—can come into reality?!"
Kisame felt his worldview had been severely shaken and scratched his head.
[Ding! Kisame Hoshigaki's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +600!]
However, before Kisame could recover from this shocking news, and before he could even ask for more details...
Snapped.
The entire audience area was instantly plunged into absolute darkness, with everyone feeling as if they had fallen into an endless night.
Tonight's dream has ended.
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