Chapter 884: Although, it's still a little gay

The final battle finally begins.

But the moment Naruto and Sasuke take a step, the scene cuts to their childhood at the Ninja Academy.

In the interspersed scenes, young Naruto and young Sasuke both look at each other with disdain.

The next instant, they rush toward each other.

Just as the two little ones' fists collide.

BOOM!!!

The scene suddenly cuts back.

The Full-Body Nine-Tails Mode and the Full-Body Susanoo collide.

An incredibly terrifying, explosive shockwave erupts.

The destructive power of this move changes the terrain.

It is no less impressive than the battle between their ancestors at the Valley of the End.

That battle ended with Hashirama Senju achieving a superficial victory and Madara Uchiha lurking in the shadows.

This time, will they repeat the mistakes of their ancestors, or will there be a different ending?

Countless *Naruto* fans around the world watch the progress bar slowly shortening below.

They silently swallow.

Regardless, this is definitely the final episode.

No matter what, they will accompany this story to the very end.

The deep purple Susanoo giant draws its blade, and the Full-Body Nine-Tails blocks with its beast claws.

When their limbs collide again, the scene cuts back to their childhood.

As the lonely sun sets, young Naruto, played by Han Haolin, walks alone along the riverside path.

And young Sasuke, played by Rong Zishan, sits alone on a pier by the river.

Just then, both of them lift their eyes and notice each other.

However, not even a second later, the two brats simultaneously reveal the same look of disgust, let out a "Hmph," and turn their faces to the other side.

Yet, after they drift apart...

Both of them simultaneously curl the corners of their mouths.

I have to say, at least in the portrayal of Naruto and Sasuke...

Kishimoto is truly masterful.

Perhaps it's because he has brothers of his own.

That kind of deep bond between men, portrayed without feeling "gay," is a true test of an author's skill.

Anyway, as the "migrant worker" manga gradually exits the historical stage, Xu Feng hasn't seen any other author in 2D works who can interpret the word "bond" so perfectly.

Although Xu Feng doesn't know if it's because the authors simply lack the skill, or if they really have the intention to cater to fujoshi...

The male leads and secondary leads in the later Jump manga always give people the feeling that they might go roll in the sheets the next second.

"What's wrong? Are you only going to defend? If you're this passive, you'll really die."

After another collision, Sasuke speaks again.

"I don't want to kill you!"

Naruto shouts with a focused, deep voice.

"Are you saying you could kill me at any time!?"

This familiar dialogue gives the audience a jolt.

It feels so familiar.

After this conversation happened last time, Hashirama Senju had the thought of killing his best friend to protect the village.

And this time...

"Seeing you want to become alone again... how can I just ignore it!?"

Facing the same situation as his ancestor, Naruto also chooses to respond with battle.

But from beginning to end, he has no intention of killing his best friend.

A Tailed Beast Bomb condenses and is fired out.

Sasuke also controls the chakra giant, condensing a Susanoo Chidori to strike back!

"Enough. We are not in the same situation as the last time we fought here. I understand your thoughts, and you understand mine... don't you, Naruto?"

Sasuke's response echoes.

Followed immediately by a deafening sound in mid-air.

"Madara is dead. Now, I am the strongest person in this world."

Sasuke brings his hands together to form a seal.

The Full-Body Susanoo draws its bow and arrow.

Nine-day lightning condenses in the deep purple giant's hands, transforming the electricity into an incredibly terrifying giant arrow.

And opposite Sasuke, Naruto forms a cross seal with his hands.

The Full-Body Nine-Tails form transforms into a three-headed, six-armed entity.

One black and one white, like two giant Rasenshurikens of opposing energy resembling Yin and Yang, emitting a piercing cutting sound.

The next instant, both sides unleash their moves!

The next instant, both sides unleashed their moves simultaneously!