Chapter 243: Chapter 243
When other ninjas present there heard this, they were furrowing their brows.
"What? No need for reinforcements?"
"No! He's pushing himself too hard. Naruto is already quite weakened. Please take us to Naruto's location!"
The conflict between Deva Path and Naruto was reaching a critical point, and everyone felt the urge to contribute, refusing to let Naruto face this battle alone – it wasn't the Konoha way.
In that tense moment, Carnes, reclining in a rocking chair, spoke up.
"Trust Naruto, he can handle it."
"Um?"
All eyes turned to Carnes.
Tsunade, with a perplexed expression, questioned, "Carnes, aren't you worried? Naruto has gone to find Pain's true body, and... why do you have so much faith in Naruto?"
The gathered ninjas mirrored Tsunade's sentiments.
Carnes's face darkened abruptly.
'Worried? What do I truly have to worry about?
Nagato isn't my son at all! Why should I have any concerns?'
Carnes surveyed the scene and coldly stated, "I see great potential in Naruto, and that's why I believe in him."
Tsunade, deep in thought about this, voiced a serious concern, "But, after such a grueling battle, even Naruto will be exhausted, right?
If there are other members of the Akatsuki near Nagato's body, the consequences could be unimaginable!"
Carnes silently commended Tsunade's insight with a thumbs up.
Her assumption was spot-on.
Next to Nagato's body stood Konan.
If Naruto's evasion skills weren't as remarkable, he would likely have to explain his whereabouts, even if Konoha's ninjas came to support him.
Carnes took a moment to ponder the situation, and eventually, he spoke with deliberate slowness.
"You need not fret over this. I'll handle it."
With those words hanging in the air, Carnes vanished before the crowd could react.
On the Hokage building rooftop, the ninjas present there exchanged glances, their eyes silently conveying the message.
"Indeed, Carnes-san wears a cold exterior but harbors a warm heart. Despite his obvious concern, he feigns indifference. Is this the essence of a true man? It oddly charms me," one of the shinobi remarked.
"But Pain is Lord Carnes' son so... If Naruto fights with Pain, what will Lord Carnes do?"
"Enough of that! Are you questioning Lord Carnes' character? He's no ordinary ninja; he'd never act that way!"
"Absolutely. If Lord Carnes were the type to abandon us, he wouldn't have aided in defeating Deva Path!"
"But it's a tough choice for him! It's too much to expect him to witness this without interference!"
"Maybe Lord Carnes is here to maintain the balance. He doesn't want either Naruto or Pain to perish!"
The Konoha ninjas engaged in animated discussions, fueled by the fervor.
In their vivid imaginations, the figure of 'Carnes' was once again fleshed out, providing essential material for the future biography of "Carnes: The God of the Ninja World."
Thankfully, Demiurge had followed Carnes, leaving the Hokage Building rooftop.
Otherwise, the consequences of his witnessing this shocking spectacle would be unpredictable.
With Demiurge's creative prowess, he could draft a novel or even a trilogy from this scenario alone.
If it came to pass, Carnes couldn't fathom how he'd react, but he was resolute in preserving his reputation.
Carnes' sudden decision wasn't driven by other ninja's desire to assist Naruto in defeating Nagato.
It wasn't about avoiding death.
It was about maintaining the status quo.
Carnes crossed the rooftop because the current Hokage Building vantage point was no longer suitable for his leisurely movie-watching and snack-eating.
While he could observe the Konoha Shinobis and the crowd, this scene diverged from the original plot, and Carnes wanted to witness it firsthand.
How precisely would Naruto use his talk no jutsu?
Among all abilities across worlds, this one stood out as incredibly audacious.
Despite Carnes' use of Observation Haki, the Hokage building rooftop was too distant from the unfolding events, making perception tiresome and contradicting Carnes' original intent of comfortably enjoying a movie.
Most importantly, Naruto's mouth skill intrigued him, and hearing it firsthand was more captivating.
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