NOVEL NEXT Chapter 39: The Curse Seal of Heaven, Chicken Wing Sasuke!
"Nine-Tails? That demon fox is transforming! Is that the power of the Nine-Tails?"
"That kid... he really is a monster!"
"Didn't I say so earlier? It's like your village's Fourth Hokage sealed the Tailed Beast inside Naruto."
"You people of Konoha, you're worse than beasts!"
"Hmph, the Fourth Hokage must have done it to protect us, but Naruto... he's still a monster!"
"The Fourth Hokage must have seen through the Nine-Tails' true nature. That kid must be its vessel! Who else could seal the Nine-Tails inside them?"
"A monster like that should just die!"
"I don't care what anyone says, that kid is the Nine-Tails. Nothing you say will erase the hatred in our hearts!"
"You Konoha people, you're worse than trash!"
"So this is what a great nation is like? Hah, what a joke!"
The Twelve Konoha Genin looked at the commotion in their village, anger flickering on their faces. These brainless villagers...
[The video continues…]
["That crimson chakra... what is it?" Sasuke asked, stunned as he watched Naruto's transformation take shape.]
[He recalled the confrontation in the hallway between Jiraiya and Itachi...]
["Your target is Naruto, isn't it?"]
["Taking Naruto is the Akatsuki's highest-priority mission!"]
The entire Shinobi World was shaken, particularly the Five Great Nations. The shock was strongest in the Hidden Leaf Village.
"Akatsuki? What kind of organization is that? And why are they after Naruto?"
"I heard they're a group of mercenaries. A guy from the Intelligence Division mentioned they hire rogue ninjas for their work."
"They're targeting Naruto? The Akatsuki dares to go after the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki in Konoha? They must have a death wish! They're just mercenaries!"
"Their highest-priority mission?! Are you serious?"
"Didn't anyone notice Itachi Uchiha, that rogue ninja, came back specifically for Naruto?"
"Why panic? Didn't you see Jiraiya-sama was there too?"
In the Hokage's Office:
"Akatsuki…" Jiraiya muttered, his face serious. He had some knowledge of the group. After all, Orochimaru had once joined them after defecting...
"Old man, things are going to get busy," Jiraiya said gravely, gazing at the projection in the sky.
In the Akatsuki Hideout:
Nagato's eyes were filled with apprehension and caution as he stared at the projection. "This accursed sky… It's revealing my plans ahead of time. Dammit!"
"What now, Nagato?" a soft voice asked. It was Konan, the sole woman of the Akatsuki, her expression showing concern.
"Since our purpose is exposed, we'll have to start capturing the Tailed Beasts ahead of schedule," Nagato said sternly. His frail body trembled as he spoke.
Within the Hyūga Clan Compound:
"Why are they after me?" Naruto's face was full of confusion. "What's so special about me?"
"And what even is the Akatsuki?"
The people around him exchanged worried glances.
"N-Naruto-kun... y-you must be extra careful from now on," Hinata stammered, summoning all her courage to speak.
Back to the Fight:
[Boom! Naruto, in his One-Tail form, lunged at Sasuke, swatting him away with a powerful blow. Though Sasuke dodged most of the attack, the ominous chakra seemed to track him, striking him hard.]
["Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu!"]
[A massive fireball erupted from Sasuke's mouth, crashing toward Naruto. But Naruto stood still, letting the flames consume him.]
[The Fireball Jutsu failed to harm Naruto, his chakra cloak absorbing the flames entirely.]
["That chakra... it's protecting Naruto?" Sasuke analyzed, his eyes sharp.]
"That's incredible! Is this the power of One-Tail?"
"Even with that power, Sasuke can't handle him!"
Ōnoki: "He's already unlocked the One-Tail Chakra Cloak. It seems this is his current limit. But if he grows another tail... that would be truly dangerous."
Fourth Raikage: "That brat from Konoha..."
Mei Terumī: "Such an interesting boy, but his chakra's aura is absolutely disgusting."
[The video continues…]
[In the video, Sasuke was sent flying, smashing into a boulder. His body was half-buried in the rock.]
["There's no other way, Naruto..."]
["You're special, but I'm even more special!"]
[Sasuke's transformation grew more intense. Black marks spread across his body, his skin darkened, and his hair lengthened unnaturally.]
["Sasuke..."]
["This is what you call special..." Naruto's eyes widened in disbelief as Sasuke's transformation turned him into something even more monstrous.]
"What is that?! A monster?"
"That's disgusting!"
[Boom! Naruto slashed with his claw, sending Sasuke crashing into the Valley of the End, embedding him in the ankle of Madara Uchiha's statue.]
[But as Naruto stared, shocked, he saw something horrifying—a massive, grotesque hand with countless fingers emerged from Sasuke's back, blocking Naruto's attack.]
[Boom! The hand struck back, hurling Naruto into the ankle of Hashirama Senju's statue.]
"What is that thing? Sasuke... he's completely unrecognizable!"
[In the video, Sasuke crouched in the crater left by his impact. His shoulder began to bulge unnaturally, as if another arm were growing.]
["Argh!"]
[With a pained scream, two monstrous wings resembling chicken claws sprouted from Sasuke's back, leaving everyone watching in shock.]
"Those wings... They look like chicken wings!"
"My god, how ugly! Those chicken wings are so gross!"
The entire Shinobi World recoiled at Sasuke's transformation. If Naruto looked like a monster, Sasuke was something far worse—a true abomination.
This was no longer a simple battle—it was a clash between true monsters!
"Sasuke..." Sakura stared in shock, unable to believe her teammate had resorted to such extremes for power.
"The Sasuke in the video has completely fallen into darkness," Shikamaru said gravely, watching Sasuke's monstrous form. "He's more of a beast than the Tailed Beasts themselves."
"Sasuke... he's really gone this far..." Ino covered her mouth in horror. Though she had always admired Sasuke's looks, his current form was unbearable to behold.