Naruto: Uchiha Survivor Forced to Save the Shinobi World-Chapter 357: Only Sharingan Can Counter Sharingan!

Whoosh.

Before the blazing archives building, accompanied by a piercing whistle, a distress flare exploded into a dazzling firework in the night sky.

Clad in the Akatsuki's red-cloud cloak and wearing a mask, the mysterious figure slightly tilted their head, glancing at the brilliant flare in the sky before lowering their gaze. They tucked the two scrolls into the shinobi pouch at their waist.

The surrounding Anbu stood on high alert, eyes locked on the mysterious figure, not daring to make a reckless move.

Swish!

At that moment, the mysterious figure leaped out of the encirclement with a single bound. In just a few strides, their form vanished into the darkness of the night.

"So fast!"

The Anbu were collectively stunned.

After a brief hesitation, they swiftly gave chase!

According to village intelligence, the Akatsuki members cloaked in hoods and masks belonged to a particularly unique faction within the organization.

Currently, four such members were suspected to exist, designated by the five great shinobi villages with the temporary codenames 'A,' 'B,' 'C,' and 'D.'

Each possessed strength at the Kage level, all listed as S-rank wanted criminals, deemed 'extremely dangerous.' If encountered unexpectedly, retreat carried no penalty!

Through analysis, the Anbu deduced that the mysterious figure attacking the archives was likely Akatsuki member 'B,' a powerhouse who possessed the Mangekyo Sharingan and could wield 'Susanoo.'

Swish, swish, swish.

No sooner had the mysterious figure and the Anbu left than several figures landed in front of the burning archives. Among them were Sasuke and Kakashi, who had been training nearby.

Looking at the inferno before them, Sasuke asked, "What's going on?"

An archive manager who had escaped the blaze hurriedly pointed in a direction: "It's the Akatsuki! They attacked the archives and fled that way!"

"The Akatsuki!?" Sasuke's eyes narrowed. He stepped forward, grabbing the manager's collar: "Tell me quick—who from the Akatsuki was it?"

The manager shook his head: "They were cloaked and masked. I couldn't tell."

"Could it be that guy?"

Sasuke's expression darkened, and he moved to chase in the direction the manager had pointed.

In recent days, he had not only trained under Kakashi's guidance but also received a wealth of intelligence about the Akatsuki from him.

Among the intel was the village leadership's suspicion that one of the Akatsuki's 'A' or 'B' members might actually be Uchiha Itachi.

Kakashi grabbed Sasuke's shoulder: "Don't be reckless!"

Sasuke instantly activated his Sharingan: "Kakashi, don't stop me. I need to confirm for myself if it's him!"

With that, ignoring Kakashi's restraint, Sasuke dashed into the night.

Kakashi sighed helplessly and formed a temporary squad with the arriving Hidden Leaf shinobi, following in pursuit.

Soon after, more reinforcements arrived at the archives.

Among them were Tsunade and Shizune, rushing from Hidden Leaf Hospital; Jiraiya and a large contingent of Anbu from the Hokage Building; Yakumo, hurrying from the barbecue restaurant; and many other Hidden Leaf shinobi drawn by the firelight to assist.

After grasping the situation, Tsunade furrowed her brow: "Why would the Akatsuki attack the archives?"

Jiraiya mused, "Could it be a diversion?"

Tsunade's heart skipped a beat: "Where's Naruto?"

Jiraiya reassured her: "Don't worry, I made sure he was safe before coming here!"

"Whether it's a diversion or not, we can't let the Akatsuki come and go as they please!" After a pause, Tsunade declared, "Jiraiya, I'm leaving the village in your hands. I'll lead a team to pursue the Akatsuki member who attacked the archives!"

"Got it!"

Jiraiya nodded.

Yakumo stepped forward: "Lady Tsunade, I'm coming with you!"

Considering Yakumo might also be a target of the Akatsuki, Tsunade thought keeping her close would be safer. "Alright, you're coming too!"

Shinobi from the other four villages stationed in Hidden Leaf also arrived at the archives under their respective team leaders. After understanding the situation, they didn't hesitate and joined Tsunade's pursuit team.

At least when it came to dealing with the Akatsuki, the five great shinobi villages shared a tacit understanding.

Elsewhere.

Under the cover of night, the mysterious figure sped toward the village's outskirts, soon vaulting over the high walls and entering the forest beyond.

The trailing Anbu could no longer hold back. They formed hand signs, unleashing a barrage of ninjutsu toward the mysterious figure.

In an instant, a composite ninjutsu of Fire Release and Wind Release roared forward, crashing toward the mysterious figure's position!

Boom!

Amid a towering blaze, a deafening explosion echoed through the forest!

At that moment, Sasuke, Kakashi, and the others arrived at the battlefield, their eyes fixed on the blurred figure at the center of the flames!

"Did we hit them?"

"With ninjutsu like that, even an Akatsuki member should be injured!"

"We can't let them escape today!"

The group whispered among themselves, their gazes locked on the firelight.

Whoosh.

A gust of night wind swept through, extinguishing the lingering flames and clearing the smoke, revealing the mysterious figure within.

But when the group saw the figure clearly, they were all shocked.

The mysterious figure was completely unscathed—not even their cloak was damaged. It was as if the Fire and Wind Release composite ninjutsu that had lit up the night sky was merely an illusion.

"How is this possible!?"

"Damn it, how did they do that?"

"Everyone, stay calm—reinforcements are almost here!"

The Hidden Leaf shinobi's formation faltered. Despite their numerical advantage, their morale plummeted.

Unlike the others, Sasuke showed no trace of fear. He stepped forward, shouting at the mysterious figure: "Who the hell are you?"

The mysterious figure tilted their head, looking at him.

Upon seeing the pair of crimson, intricately patterned Sharingan eyes gleaming beneath the mask, Sasuke yelled: "They've activated the Mangekyo Sharingan! Everyone, don't look into their eyes!"

The surrounding Hidden Leaf shinobi immediately averted their gazes.

One of them shouted, "Damn it, if we can't look at them, how do we fight?"

Sasuke, fully activating his three-tomoe Sharingan, declared, "Only Sharingan can counter Sharingan. Leave this one to me!"

Kakashi, meanwhile, closed his right eye and opened his left, revealing his own Sharingan.

He agreed with Sasuke's claim that 'only Sharingan can counter Sharingan.' He knew ordinary shinobi stood no chance against the Mangekyo Sharingan, and even his own Sharingan might struggle to resist it!

But he wasn't too worried. The battlefield was just outside the village, and reinforcements would arrive soon. They only needed to stall the enemy for a moment until the main force arrived.