Naruto: Reincarnated as Sasuke Uchiha with Perfect Talents.

Juugo, blocking Tsunade's punch, seemed to be struggling.

Although Tsunade wasn't using her full strength, she was still the Hokage of Konoha. Her power wasn't something that could be easily stopped.

Moreover, Juugo was only partially transformed by his Sage Mode, so the boost in strength wasn't overwhelming.

Kakashi looked at Sasuke, who remained silent.

"Sasuke, was it really you who killed Lord Jiraiya?"

If Sasuke hadn't killed Jiraiya, why would Jiraiya's body be in his possession?

Kakashi, who had initially been skeptical, now seemed convinced by the presence of the body that Sasuke was the one responsible.

"Answer me, Uchiha Sasuke!"

Kakashi also erupted in anger, pulling up his forehead protector to reveal his Sharingan. With a Chidori forming in his hand, Kakashi charged toward Sasuke at high speed.

But after just two steps...

Another voice rang out.

"Crystal Style: Crystal Prison!"

Suddenly, crystals emerged out of thin air, completely trapping Kakashi inside.

The second person to step in front of Sasuke was Guren, one hand maintaining a hand seal while the other held a kunai made of crystal, ready to defend against other Konoha ninjas.

"Lord Sasuke, the situation seems bad. We should leave!"

Guren was also worried. After all, this was Konoha!

The strength of Konoha's ninjas was no joke, and with their numbers, even if they all fought, it might not be enough to hold them off.

In this situation, it was best to leave first.

"Trying to leave?"

"Since you're here, why not stay a little longer?"

Guy and Asuma spoke one after another.

Both of them also took action, charging directly toward Guren and Juugo.

But in the next second...

A figure blocked them.

Boom!

Guy's kick was easily blocked, while Asuma's chakra blade was stopped by a white bone sword.

Sparks flew as the two were simultaneously halted.

The other Konoha ninjas were slightly shocked.

These were two powerful elite Jonin of Konoha. How could they be stopped so easily?

Was this normal?

Who was this person?

As Kimimaro slowly raised his head, his white hair and imposing aura spread out.

All the Konoha ninjas felt the oppressive pressure of his gaze, unable to meet his eyes.

Kimimaro held Guy's leg with one hand and blocked Asuma's blade with the other.

Facing two opponents, his strength was unshakable, standing firm like a mountain.

Meanwhile...

Suigetsu, still hiding in the shadows, was stunned. "Why are these guys so fast? Everyone's already fighting. What about me?"

Karin, standing beside him, frowned. "You idiot... hurry up and join! You're a combat-type ninja. Lord Sasuke is in danger. Go help him!"

Suigetsu sighed.

"I want to! But no one's making a move. If I jump in now, it feels like I'm being overshadowed!"

He complained inwardly, blaming Juugo for acting too quickly.

Why didn't he wait for me? How annoying!

Suigetsu watched from below, hoping for someone else to make a move.

But after a while, no one did.

Karin kept urging him, so Suigetsu had no choice but to draw his sword and leap out, landing behind Sasuke.

Seeing one person after another appear, the Konoha ninjas suddenly realized that the boy who had left Konoha was no longer the same.

He was now a powerful ninja who had made a name for himself in the shinobi world.

And it seemed he had gathered a group of incredibly strong companions.

Whether it was Kimimaro, Juugo, or Guren, all three had shown strength comparable to Konoha's elite Jonin.

Boom!

The crystal trapping Kakashi suddenly shattered. Kakashi glanced at Guren.

Such a strange Kekkei Genkai this was the first time he had encountered it.

What kind of jutsu was this?

Tsunade, who had retreated, glared at Sasuke.

"Uchiha Sasuke! You dare return to Konoha? Fine, since you're here, don't think about leaving!"

"Today, no matter what, you won't leave Konoha alive!"

Sasuke finally understood.

They thought he had killed Jiraiya.

Sasuke didn't know why they believed that, but he slowly opened his mouth to speak.

"I didn't kill Jiraiya."

All the Konoha ninjas were momentarily stunned.

Sasuke said it wasn't him?

Was that possible?

"Sasuke, even now, you refuse to admit it? Elder Fukasaku, who fought alongside Lord Jiraiya, saw you and the leader of the Akatsuki attacking Jiraiya together!"

"Now you've brought back Lord Jiraiya's body. How can you say you didn't kill him?"

A Konoha ninja whose name wasn't known stepped forward and spoke.

Sasuke didn't even glance at him. Hearing this, he finally understood.

His final move must have been misunderstood by the toads.

They thought he was attacking Jiraiya, but in reality, he was trying to help Jiraiya block Pain's attack.

"I said I didn't do it, and that's the truth."

Sasuke didn't bother explaining further, speaking calmly as always.

Naruto looked at Sasuke.

"Sasuke, I'll ask you this. Were you there when Jiraiya-sensei died?"

"Yes."

"Then why did he die?"

"Because of me."

"You said you didn't kill him."

"I didn't kill him, but he died because of me."

Hearing this, the other Konoha ninjas were furious.

"Uchiha Sasuke, you just admitted that Lord Jiraiya's death is related to you. You've confessed!"

Admitted?

Sasuke was speechless. What had he admitted?

From the perspective of the Konoha ninjas, Sasuke had just confessed to being one of Jiraiya's killers. Even if he hadn't delivered the final blow, Jiraiya's death was still tied to Sasuke.

It must have been Sasuke assisting the Akatsuki leader that led to Jiraiya being overwhelmed and killed.

"Sasuke!"

Even Itachi, who had been hiding in the shadows, couldn't hold back anymore.

He appeared, looking at Sasuke with disbelief.

"Did you really team up with the leader to kill Jiraiya?"

Sasuke shook his head. "I told you, I didn't kill Jiraiya, and I didn't team up with anyone."

"Sasuke!" Naruto's voice suddenly rang out.

The chakra fluctuations emanating from his body created a gust of wind that brushed past Sasuke's face.

Sasuke looked in Naruto's direction.

"No matter what you mean, since you're back, stay in Konoha. Once everything is cleared up, we'll decide your fate!"

Boom!!

A sudden burst of chakra fluctuation forced all the Konoha ninjas to retreat, including Tsunade, who had no choice but to jump back.

Naruto pointed to a nearby park.

"Let's go there! This is a cemetery. It's not suitable for a fight."

Sasuke glanced at Naruto. If he didn't want to listen and wanted to fight, then so be it.

It seemed that no amount of talking would help.

If they wanted to fight, then let's fight.

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