Not that long ago.
Rin's mood was still very complicated.
Because she knew the reason why these people didn't kill her.
It was to use her as bait to lure her companions, and then ambush and kill whoever came to rescue her.
This way, the enemy could kill more Konoha shinobi.
And in this situation—where she couldn't communicate with her teammates—even if Rin committed suicide, it wouldn't stop this from happening.
And what Rin feared soon occurred.
Shouts came from the entrance of the cave.
"Who are you? What are you doing here?"
"Wait… you?! Ah!!!"
When Rin heard the noise, her heart tightened. She quickly shouted toward the cave entrance, "Don't come in! There are more enemies hidden—Wuwu~"
But Rin's mouth was quickly gagged.
However, she had some doubts.
Because these people captured her specifically to lure Konoha shinobi.
But the ninja who had just been killed…
He actually asked who the intruder was?
What was going on?
Normally, a fight should break out immediately once someone appeared.
Could it be that the person who entered wasn't a Konoha ninja?
For some reason, that thought made Rin feel a little disappointed.
But this was also good—at least no more Konoha ninja would be sacrificed.
Not even Obito or Kakashi.
Although Rin herself would be in greater danger, she had been prepared for that since the moment she stepped onto the battlefield.
But the situation clearly exceeded everyone's expectations.
The unidentified ninja who broke into the cave was too powerful.
Rin sensed overwhelming chakra pressure pushing forward from the outside, accompanied by screams.
There was only one explanation.
Whoever had come… was at least Kage-level.
Only an overwhelming gap in strength could result in such an instant massacre.
After a while, the entire cave fell silent.
Footsteps grew clearer and clearer.
Rin stared nervously at the corner.
A black-haired boy walked in from outside.
This is…
Kamisuki? (FLAGGED NAME — OC or mistranslation)
Rin was stunned. She recalled the quiet classmate who had joined the Academy just before graduation.
Handsome and cute.
Liked by everyone.
Later, he seemed to have some conflict with Asuma.
Just when everyone thought something bad would happen to Kamisuki, Asuma disappeared.
After graduation, for some reason, Kamisuki wasn't assigned to any team.
Everyone mentioned it once or twice, but didn't think much of it.
Then the war broke out, and no one heard anything about Kamisuki again.
At most, people only knew he still lived in Konoha.
She never expected that the one who came to save her today would be the usually quiet, seemingly carefree Kamisuki.
When Naruto entered, he saw Rin tied up.
Next to her stood an Iwa shinobi.
This Iwa shinobi was visibly terrified of Naruto.
He held a knife with trembling hands, pressing it against Rin's neck, and shouted, "Stay back! Or I'll kill her!"
Rin's mouth was stuffed, unable to speak. She stared at Naruto with wide, helpless eyes.
On one hand, Rin didn't want Naruto to take risks.
But that fight outside just now had clearly been caused by Naruto.
Could Naruto's strength… actually be Kage-level?
Naruto looked at the trembling Iwa shinobi and smiled calmly. "You know you're in danger, right?"
At this distance—let alone these small-fry Iwa shinobi—even if a real Kage appeared, Naruto was confident he could save Rin.
So he wasn't in a hurry.
He kindly advised, "As long as you let her go, I won't kill you."
Under the threat of death, the Iwa shinobi became emotional.
"W-why should I believe you?"
But…
In this situation, he had no choice but to.
But Naruto had no patience for people who didn't understand their position.
He didn't answer.
He simply vanished.
The Iwa shinobi panicked and viciously stabbed toward Rin's heart.
But there was no way his speed could match Naruto's.
Suddenly, the Iwa shinobi felt his perspective rising.
Then he saw his own body being kicked away by Naruto—
And his head rolling on the ground.
Rin, who had experienced war, didn't react too dramatically to the blood.
She was only shocked by Naruto's strength—and by his identity.
After dealing with the Iwa shinobi, Naruto smiled at Rin.
He raised his hand, forming a sharp chakra blade at his fingertip, cutting the ropes binding Rin without harming her, then removed the cloth from her mouth.
"Ahem…"
Rin coughed twice to relieve her discomfort, then stared at Naruto with wide, stunned eyes. "Kamisuki-san?"
"It's me." Naruto nodded slightly and extended his hand toward her. "Let's go."
Rin took his hand, feeling hope and safety returning to her heart.
She didn't waste any words. She grabbed Naruto's hand and stood up with a soft hum.
But the next second, the whole world spun.
The scenery changed instantly.
They were still inside a cave—yet suddenly appeared in a dense forest.
Rin looked at Naruto and saw him bending down to pick up a Flying Thunder God kunai.
And inside Naruto's mind, the system chimed:
[Ding~ Mission completed: Simulation chance +3]
Hearing the system prompt, Naruto felt a surge of joy.
He didn't expect Nohara Rin to be so valuable.
If she kept getting kidnapped, wouldn't he become invincible?
Rin had just escaped death. Once she recovered her senses, she immediately thought of Obito and Kakashi.
She said, "Kamisuki-kun, I don't know why you appeared here, but I've caused you trouble."
"But Obito and Kakashi don't know I've been rescued. If they go to the cave, they might be in danger. I want to go there…"
She didn't want to trouble Naruto further. She used Body Flicker to reach a high branch and determined the direction before preparing to head toward the cave.
Rin wanted to return quickly so Obito and Kakashi wouldn't unknowingly enter the cave to save her and get attacked by any Iwa shinobi Naruto didn't kill.
That's right.
Naruto only killed those who actively blocked his way. Anyone else, he didn't even bother to look at.
When Naruto heard Rin's words, he didn't find it troublesome and immediately prepared to send her there.
But…
An accident happened suddenly.
Just as Rin jumped down from the tree, a white vine shot out from the ground and grabbed her ankle.
Naruto instantly sensed a sinister, dark chakra.
He recognized it immediately.
Zetsu.
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