Chapter 221 Meeting with Gaara

Naruto shook his head and said, "That's why I have to go there in person. Fu is my friend and cannot fall into the hands of Akatsuki. Besides, do you think there is anyone in the current ninja world who can be my opponent?"

After he finished speaking, a powerful aura enveloped the entire space. That aura surged like a raging wave, making people feel suffocated.

Under this strong sense of oppression, everyone had different expressions. Sasuke's eyes flashed with a complicated light. He was amazed at Naruto's strength, but also felt a little unwilling.

Orochimaru still had that weird smile on his face.

Kimimaro, on the other hand, looked at Naruto with reverence, deeply impressed by his strength.

Dou pushed up his glasses, his eyes revealing a thoughtful look.

After a moment, Sasuke sighed and said, "Since you have decided, then be careful. The Akatsuki organization is full of tricks and should not be taken lightly."

Naruto nodded slightly and said, "I will be careful. You all complete your tasks, and we will meet here." After that, Naruto's aura gradually subsided. He turned and galloped towards the direction of the Sand Village, and his figure quickly disappeared from everyone's sight.

The remaining three people looked at each other and embarked on their own journeys. They knew that the battle with the Akatsuki organization had just begun.

A few days later, Naruto arrived at the Sand Village.

At this time, the Sand Village is almost open, making final preparations for the upcoming Chunin Exam.

The atmosphere of tension and expectation was everywhere, and ninjas were busy coming and going, setting up the venue, checking facilities, arranging security and other matters.

Naruto entered the village easily. He looked at the lively scene and felt deeply moved.

Once upon a time, there were many contradictions and conflicts between the Sand Village and the Konoha Village, but now they are still united together. One has to sigh at the impermanence of the world.

When Naruto first stepped into the Sand Village, he activated his perception.

The powerful chakra spread out in all directions like invisible tentacles, trying to capture any possible breath of Nanami-no-Fu.

However, with Naruto's careful perception, he did not detect any breath of Fu, nor did he detect the breath of any ninja from Konoha.

The only thing Naruto could feel was Gaara's breath, and the familiar and unique chakra fluctuations made him feel a little relieved.

Then Naruto used teleportation and instantly arrived in Gaara's office.

At this moment, Gaara was looking down at the entire village from a high altitude through the window.

His eyes were deep and solemn, as if he was thinking about some important issue.

The sunlight shining on him added a solemnity to him.

Just then a voice sounded from behind him: "You have made it big, Gaara. You have become the Kazekage."

Gaara turned around and looked back, only to see a familiar yet unfamiliar figure sitting on the chair.

The visitor had an uninhibited smile on his face, which seemed to be somewhat free and easy, yet also concealed a bit of vicissitudes.

Gaara showed mixed emotions and said, "Uzumaki Naruto, long time no see." His voice trembled slightly, as if he recalled many past years. Once upon a time, they were opponents on the battlefield, fighting for their respective villages.

But now, they all have their own missions.

Naruto looked at Gaara, his eyes full of emotion. "Yeah, long time no see, Gaara. I didn't expect to meet again at a time like this." He stood up, walked to Gaara and patted his shoulder. "Now you are the Kazekage, shouldering the future of the entire Sand Village."

Gaara nodded slightly, "Naruto, two years ago, it was said that you defected from the Ninja Village, and not long after that, Uchiha Sasuke also defected from the village. At that time, we received a request for help from Konoha, and Kankuro and I went there. It's a pity that we didn't make it in time, but we got an important piece of information. It is said that you have joined forces with Orochimaru."

Naruto chuckled after hearing this: "Your information is not accurate. Strictly speaking, Orochimaru is working for me now."

Gaara was slightly startled, with a hint of surprise in his eyes. He obviously didn't expect that the once dangerous and mysterious Orochimaru would now work for Naruto. "This is really surprising, Naruto. How did you manage to get Orochimaru to work for you?"

Naruto raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a confident smile. "Orochimaru has his own goals, and I can give him the opportunity to achieve them. In the face of common interests, he naturally has no choice."

Gaara was silent for a moment, then nodded thoughtfully. "You're right, so what is your purpose for coming here this time?"

But when he finished speaking, he found that Naruto was staring at him with fiery eyes. Gaara was a little uncomfortable with Naruto's sudden gaze, frowned slightly and asked: "Naruto, why are you looking at me like this?"

Naruto's eyes sparkled as he slowly said, "Silly boy, you are my target."

Gaara's body trembled slightly when he heard this, and a look of surprise appeared on his face. "What do you mean by that? Why am I your target?"

Naruto raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a mysterious smile. "Gaara, I have enough information. The Akatsuki organization is trying its best to capture the tailed beasts, and I won't let them succeed."

Gaara narrowed his eyes slightly, his expression solemn. "So, your goal is also to capture the tailed beast?"

Naruto shook his head and said seriously: "No, Gaara. My goal is not to capture the tailed beasts, but to protect them. The Seven-Tails Jinchuriki - Fu will also represent Takigakure Village in this Chunin Exam, and the Akatsuki organization will take action against her."

Then Naruto changed the subject and said seriously: "I don't have much time. I came to you this time. There is one most important thing. I want to unify the ninja world."

Gaara was shocked when he heard this. "Unifying the ninja world? This is not an easy task. The conflicts and conflicts of interest between the various ninja villages have existed for a long time. How can it be easy to achieve unification?"

Just after Gaara finished saying this, an extremely terrifying aura instantly surged out of Naruto's body.

The aura was like a violent storm, spreading wildly around Naruto with him as the center.

Under the influence of Naruto's breath, Gaara felt like a small boat drifting in the sea, as if a huge wave could easily knock him over.

The powerful feeling of oppression made it almost impossible for him to breathe, and the air around him seemed to have solidified.

However, Naruto soon restrained his breath, as if the terrifying power just now had never appeared.

But at this moment Gaara's back was completely wet with sweat. He stared at Naruto in a daze, his heart full of shock.

It was not until this moment that he truly experienced how powerful Naruto was now.

I'm afraid he could be easily killed with just one strike.

This disparity in power made Gaara both amazed and moved, and also made him think more deeply about Naruto's plan to unify the ninja world.