Land of Rice Fields.
In one of Orochimaru's secret bases.
Orochimaru's face was full of shock, his pupils constricted.
He couldn't believe what he had just heard.
"You... say it again? About that brat, tell me in more detail!"
Jirobo said with lingering fear: "That guy's strength is superhuman! I felt like a mountain had crashed into me."
"He also has an incredible explosion ability. He can even detonate my Spider Sticky Gold, and the explosions don't affect him at all! He's simply a freak!"
Kidomaru's eyes were also filled with fear.
He was currently covered in bandages. Although he received emergency treatment from Kabuto and was out of mortal danger, it would still take some time to fully recover.
"He can also create two giant Chakra arms, materializing them instantly. I was no match at all!"
Just recalling it made Sakon break out in a cold sweat.
Remembering the fear of being crushed like an insect, of being easily killed by the other party, still made him shudder.
"Genjutsu is ineffective against him, at least my Genjutsu had no effect."
Tayuya was also full of fear.
She was the last one defeated and had witnessed the process of the others being defeated.
This intensified the fear in her heart.
Just thinking about it now made her tremble uncontrollably.
The several of them eagerly described what they saw and encountered.
Panic and fear made it impossible for them to narrate the situation clearly.
"Let me explain in detail. As a bystander, I saw everything firsthand."
As a professional intelligence agent, although Kabuto himself was also very frightened, he still managed to maintain relative calm and gave a complete recount of the situation.
After finishing, Kabuto hesitated and looked at Kimimaro.
"That's roughly how it was for the others. But regarding Kimimaro's instantaneous disappearance at the beginning, I couldn't see clearly no matter what."
"Oh?"
Orochimaru was very satisfied with Kabuto's detailed account.
He turned to Kimimaro.
"How did it feel?"
"I just felt like I was hit."
Kimimaro was also surprised.
"By the time I regained my senses, I was already in the sky, then quickly flying out into the forest several kilometers away from the base."
"I speculate the enemy likely possesses Space-Time Ninjutsu, capable of sending targets several kilometers away."
"Alternatively, they might have just used brute force to push me away. With the limited information available, I cannot make an accurate judgment."
Orochimaru nodded.
"Good speculation. It sounds a bit like Yondaime's Flying Thunder God Technique."
Kabuto's eyes were cautious. He asked in a low voice: "Orochimaru-sama, the strength displayed by Takumi-kun... forgive me for saying so, but I'm afraid it has surpassed that of Uchiha Itachi."
"Is that so?"
Orochimaru stuck out his tongue and licked his lips, saying with a cold smile.
"That's perfect. Originally, I was thinking about obtaining Uchiha Itachi or his brother's body, but now... isn't there a better one?"
"The next vessel is set on this Takumi!"
"Such terrifying and complex abilities, this kid definitely possesses a one-in-ten-thousand talent!"
…
The morning sun shone down gently.
On the streets of Konoha…
Takumi, feeling refreshed, went to have breakfast, then strolled around the streets.
To his surprise, he didn't see that old guy Danzo being an eyesore today.
It felt a bit unusual.
"Takumi!"
At that moment, a sound of commotion came from behind.
Takumi turned around to see Naruto, Sakura, and the others walking over, looking very cheerful.
"What are you so happy about?"
Takumi asked with a smile.
"You don't know yet?"
The loudmouth Naruto said loudly.
"We're graduating next month! Of course we're happy!"
"So it's already that time."
Takumi realized.
He didn't need to take the graduation exam now, so he hadn't paid attention to such matters.
He didn't realize the graduation exam was about to start.
"I'll definitely work hard to be in the same team as Takumi-kun!"
Sakura looked at Takumi with hearts in her eyes.
Meanwhile, Ino looked somewhat dejected.
In terms of team formation, Sakura had an advantage over Ino.
As one of the current Ino-Shika-Cho trio, even if Ino was unwilling, she would inevitably be teamed up with the other two.
"Darn it, why do I have to be part of Ino-Shika-Cho?"
"That makes it harder to be in a team with Takumi!"
Hearing this, Choji Akimichi looked hurt, picking up potato chips and eating nonstop.
Shikamaru looked completely listless, as he had a personality that hated trouble.
Whoever he teamed up with was whatever, it was best if no one teamed up to avoid trouble.
"Then do your best."
Takumi encouraged with a smile. As for who would actually be in his team, he hadn't thought about it yet.
Just as everyone was chatting and laughing…
A lonely figure silently emerged from a street corner.
It was Sasuke, pushing his wheelchair!
At this moment, Sasuke's face was filled with various negative emotions.
Frustration, despair, anxiety...
Even though graduation was near, he, a genius, faced the possibility of delayed graduation?
The thought of everyone else graduating and going on missions while he had to wait for his body to recover at an unknown time made him feel incredibly lonely.
"Damn it... Why is this happening? Dammit!"
Sasuke painfully hammered his legs, his face full of anger and misery.
He carried a heavy mission, always following in Itachi's footsteps.
But now he was half-crippled, and it was still uncertain when he would be able to walk.
The gap between him and Itachi would only grow larger and larger.
Hearing the familiar voices nearby, and seeing their cheerful faces, excitedly discussing the upcoming graduation, Sasuke felt terrible.
As the saying goes: The liveliness is theirs, I have nothing.
Silently sighing, Sasuke chose to wheel himself away.
The current Konoha had nothing to do with him anymore.
He was just a marginal figure.
Watching Sasuke's retreating back, a trace of reluctance to see suffering arose in Takumi's heart.
'Poor guy.'
Takumi thought to himself.
He wasn't being overly sentimentally compassionate… mainly, whenever he saw Sasuke, he couldn't help but think of Mikoto.
After all, twice in simulations, he had made Mikoto act as a wet nurse, breastfeeding him.
And once, he even became Sasuke's 'father'!
Looking at the lonely Sasuke now felt like seeing his own son being frustrated.
It's a bit uncomfortable!
After thinking about it, Takumi still felt the need to help.
It wasn't because of the father-son relationship, but just for Mikoto's sake, he should help him.
Otherwise, in the future, if he met the real Mikoto, his position as 'father' might be unstable...
Takumi sighed, then pondered how to help Sasuke.
Using simulation was the fastest way…
But simulations were full of uncertainty.
Takumi couldn't be sure what abilities each simulation would bring, and whether he could simulate healing abilities was hard to say.
After much thought, the most reliable method was still to seek help from that woman.
Yes, Konoha's number one 'asset', Tsunade!
"Takumi-kun, what are you thinking about?"
Ino noticed Takumi was somewhat distracted and asked with concern.
"It's about that over there."
Takumi gestured with his chin. Following his gaze, Ino saw Sasuke leaving dejectedly.
"Ah, is that Sasuke-kun? I didn't see him earlier."
Ino said in surprise.
She had been focusing her gaze on Takumi earlier and hadn't even noticed Sasuke passing by.
Hearing Ino say this, Takumi felt even more that Sasuke seemed lonely.
'Damn, the former pride of heaven, worshipped by girls wherever he went, now reduced to such a miserable state.'
"Ah, it's Sasuke-kun."
Sakura also covered her mouth, full of surprise.
After a few seconds of silence.
Takumi looked at everyone seriously and said, "Everyone, I've decided."
"I want to help Sasuke recover his health."
Hearing this, Ino immediately clasped her hands together, looking at Takumi with admiration:
"Takumi-kun..."
"Is it because you pity Sasuke-kun?"
"No."
Although Takumi's actions were actually motivated by fatherly feelings, he shook his head and explained.
"Sasuke is a genius. If we let him wither away like this, it would only be a loss for Konoha."
"And more importantly, he is our comrade, isn't he?"
"How can we let a comrade endure such loneliness?"
Takumi spoke these passionate words, quickly gaining the approval of the others.
"Indeed, previously called a genius, now forced to sit in a wheelchair."
"He probably feels like dying inside right now."
Shikamaru sighed with emotion.
"Yeah, Sasuke still has to avenge his parents! He can't stay disabled like this!" Naruto added sensibly.
"Right, so I want to help him recover." Takumi said earnestly, "We absolutely cannot let the already unfortunate Sasuke suffer even more misfortune."
Hearing these words, the group of rookies all looked at Takumi with admiration and being moved.
'This is the difference!'
'So strong, yet still understanding of his comrades!'
'Is this the talent Sandaime-sama saw in him?'
"Then how do you plan to do it?"
Naruto asked curiously.
"Do you know Medical Ninjutsu?" Sakura asked.
"I don't."
Takumi shook his head briskly and decisively. Although he had gotten some medical skills from simulation, it's not good enough for healing Sasuke.
"But I can ask the legendary Tsunade-sama for help. With her medical skills, Sasuke's injuries should recover quickly."
"But hasn't Tsunade-sama already left the village?" Shikamaru asked.
"Yes, so we need to ask Hokage-sama for help. I think Hokage-sama wouldn't want to see a Konoha's genius who hasn't yet matured wither away, right?"
"That's right, there's also Grandpa Hokage. If Grandpa Hokage helps, calling that Tsunade-sama back shouldn't be a problem."
Naruto was also excited.
"Then, we'll go with you to plead with Grandpa Hokage."
"Okay, I'm counting on you."
The group immediately headed towards the Hokage Tower in a grand procession.
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