[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch":3,"chapter-naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-344":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Naruto: Strongest Shinobi System With a Glitch",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1819395,2309,"Chapter 344 - Naruto vs Asuma!!","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-344",344,"\u003Cp>AN : Discount runnning on my patreon, Check it out!! Thanks for the Support!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that... the Three-Tomoe Sharingan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Inabi finally processed what he was seeing, genuine shock flickering across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had known Sasuke was gifted, but this—thiswas beyond anything he’d imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Three-Tomoe Sharingan awakened, even an average Uchiha reached Jonin-level combat ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet Sasuke—only eight years old—had achieved what even Itachi, at the same age, had not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, Itachi only possessed a single tomoe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inabi had once believed Itachi and Shisui were the brightest flames of their generation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, in the face of Sasuke’s awakened eyes, even those flames seemed to dim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He inhaled deeply, steadying himself, and drew his ninja sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire Release, Genjutsu, and Sharingan—these were an Uchiha’s pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Leaf-Style Swordsmanship was also a required art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to see how far Sasuke’s eyes could truly read.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a blur, Inabi closed the distance using Body Flicker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blades collided—the thunder god blade crackling, Inabi’s sword humming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their Sharingan spun, reading and counter-reading, turning the duel into a battle of predicting the other’s predictions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a dozen exchanges, it became obvious—Sasuke was being pushed back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes were newly matured; Inabi’s experience showed in every sharp angle and subtle feint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing this, Sasuke shifted strategy instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning flooded his blade, arcs dancing down its length and surging toward Inabi along the edge of their locked swords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inabi reacted immediately—he released his grip and kicked his own sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weapon spun like a shuriken, hurling toward Sasuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke had to raise his lightning blade to deflect it—the force halting his movement for just an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that instant was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Genjutsu: Unknown Fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inabi’s Sharingan flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke’s world warped—but he didn’t panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three months of daily training against Itachi had prepared him for this exact scenario.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharingan versus Sharingan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Illusion versus illusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shattered the Genjutsu—but in that brief delay, Inabi’s kunai attack was already upon him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke flickered away, but one kunai grazed his shoulder, drawing a line of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t even flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaf Style: Willow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke raised the thunder god blade—and Inabi froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Again, his Sharingan released him almost instantly, far faster than Sasuke’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade shot toward him like a bolt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inabi dodged—but the thunderclap came a heartbeat later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chidori.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke’s right hand turned into a blade of pure lightning as he lunged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chidori...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inabi recognized Kakashi’s signature technique instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His experience saved him—He bent backward in a near-impossible angle, letting the strike whistle past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Sasuke didn’t stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning surged across his body—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lightning Release: Chidori Nagashi!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Electricity burst outward, engulfing Inabi in crackling light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Agh—!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as a Jonin, being caught in a full-body lightning shock was brutal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The paralysis robbed him of movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke drew a kunai and pressed it to Inabi’s throat the moment the lightning faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inabi, trembling and scorched, exhaled shakily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I surrender.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa appeared in an instant to treat him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke tightened his grip on the kunai, unable to hide the small, victorious smile tugging at his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had defeated a Jonin—an UchihaJonin—with his own strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A true Jonin-level victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Inabi let his guard down. He didn’t anticipate Sasuke’s Lightning Release.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fugaku spoke calmly—too calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiashi hid a smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fugaku was bursting with pride on the inside; anyone could see it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes—Neji and Hinata had defeated Jonin too—but only with powerful ninja tools that Kitazawa had custom-made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke had relied on his own power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning Release, Sharingan, swordsmanship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That difference mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Inabi performed admirably.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shibi added. \"But Sasuke’s Lightning Release... he’s grasped the essence of Kakashi’s style.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When did Chidori get that kind of transformation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsume wondered aloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It didn’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Itachi answered. \"Kitazawa modified it and taught Sasuke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikaku sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa again. If we’d met a teacher like him in our youth, who knows how far we’d have gone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one disagreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke walked back, hands in pockets, looking irritatingly cool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s showboating again.\" Kiba grumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With that skill? He deserves to,\" Sakura shot back before rushing to greet him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tenten rubbed her chin thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sasuke’s Lightning Release got sharper. Faster. Even his Genjutsu improved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The boost from the Three-Tomoe Sharingan is enormous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru added, \"And he’s still growing. That dojutsu isn’t anywhere near its final stage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji silently clenched his fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had narrowed the gap recently with his bow—but Sasuke was already pulling away again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Being in the Genius Class is too much pressure...\" Ino whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tayuya silently agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every match felt like another reminder of how absurdly strong her classmates were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The seventeenth match—Kurama Yakumo versus Inuzuka Gaku!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iruka announced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yakumo?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choza blinked. \"Ah, the girl with the Kurama Clan’s Genjutsu Kekkei Genkai.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her instant kill at the Mist exchange had left a strong impression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Her Genjutsu is formidable.\" Fugaku added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At least on par with the Three-Tomoe Sharingan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Sasuke admitted he couldn’t break her illusions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But... her opponent is Gaku-senpai,\" Shibi murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A veteran Jonin of the Inuzuka Clan. Minato’s former teammate. A war hero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The match could go either way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And every Inuzuka fights alongside their ninken.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikaku added. \"For them, Genjutsu is usually a minor inconvenience.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others—Fugaku, Shibi, and Hiashi—nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This match should’ve been straightforward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment Gaku and Yakumo stepped into the arena...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Horror Illusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yakumo unleashed her full power instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew her Taijutsu and swordsmanship meant nothing against a seasoned Jonin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Genjutsu was her battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, Gaku and his ninken collapsed into her illusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikaku’s brows furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gaku-senpai fell for it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shibi murmured. \"But... why hasn’t he broken out yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fugaku activated his Three-Tomoe Sharingan to see what they couldn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And his expression changed at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coiling inside Yakumo—dense, terrifying Yin Release chakra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enough to rival the birth of a monster like Satori.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fugaku inhaled sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This isn’t normal Genjutsu... this is Mangekyō-level power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder Sasuke had never defeated her illusions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can a child have this kind of Genjutsu...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsume whispered, goosebumps rising on her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire spectator area fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Genius Class students were confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh... is this right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba scratched his cheek. \"Why can’t even a Jonin break free?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Her Genjutsu must already be Three-Tomoe Sharingan tier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"More than that,\" Shikamaru muttered. \"A normal Sharingan can disrupt illusions, but only a full three-tomoe can dominate a Jonin so effortlessly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder we all lost to her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tenten said, finally understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Kurama Clan was once as renowned as the Uchiha.\" Shino added calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke scowled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yakumo’s illusions were even more troublesome than he remembered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he wasn’t the same boy who had lost before—he now had a fully matured Sharingan and had successfully countered a Three-Tomoe Genjutsu in his fight against Inabi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He believed he wouldn’t lose to her again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know this was alreadybeyond Sharingan-level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Winner—Kurama Yakumo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iruka finally snapped out of his shock, announcing loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even he hadn’t expected such overwhelming dominance—a Jonin held helpless inside an illusion for that long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Kitazawa remained unfazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew well—in the original timeline, Yakumo’s Genjutsu could distort reality itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eighteenth match: Uzumaki Naruto versus Asuma Sarutobi!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd stirred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah? Naruto against Asuma?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kosuke laughed. \"Hiruzen, who do you think will win?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi, Kurenai, and Chen Baojun leaned in curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With Naruto and Asuma... either outcome is possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had wanted to favor his son, but Naruto’s explosive growth made predictions impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naruto’s strength is practically built on chakra and unusual ninja tools.\" Kosuke analyzed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Asuma has superior experience and both Fire and Wind Release.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And don’t forget...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurenai added, recalling the earlier fight,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Asuma’s mastered the Fire Temple secret arts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s improved a great deal since returning.\" Hiruzen agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Asuma-senpai, you’re our last hope!\" Kotetsu urged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right—don’t lose this one!\" Ebisu added nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be careful of Naruto’s Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu.\" Izumo warned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He can use that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asuma blinked. \"Does he even have that much chakra?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have no idea...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Izumo muttered, remembering how casually Naruto produced armies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asuma suddenly recalled Naruto’s lineage—half Uzumaki. Unlimited chakra wasn’t surprising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He steadied his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relax. I’m still a Jonin. It won’t be easy to make me lose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped into the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle Asuma!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto waved enthusiastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good to see you, Naruto.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asuma smiled back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s have a youthful spar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto beamed, flashing teeth so bright Asuma instantly thought of Might Gai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why... why is this child like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asuma sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay sharp, Naruto.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his chakra blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a roar, Naruto summoned hundreds of clones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even expecting it, Asuma froze for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So many clones...and he was still just eight years old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How much chakra will this kid have when he becomes a teenager?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leaf Whirlwind!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dynamic Entry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great Whirlwind!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clone army charged like a tidal wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind Release: Hien!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind Release chakra flowed into Asuma’s blades—their edges glowing a fierce blue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both arms blurred, cutting through clones faster than they could reform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto watched in awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle Asuma, you’re amazing! My youth is burning!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naruto, if that’s all you’ve got, you’ll lose!\" Asuma grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taijutsu clones alone wouldn’t pressure him—not against wind-infused chakra metal blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto replenished them instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wind Release: Gale Palm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds of clones unleashed coordinated wind blasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A storm roared to life, shredding the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asuma’s face paled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t hesitate—\"Wind Release: Great Vacuum Sphere!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He inhaled deeply and fired a massive ball of compressed wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The storm and sphere collided—the shockwave rattled the entire training ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dust spiraled upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rock fragments tore through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A stalemate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How in the world does Naruto have this much chakra?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Asuma was still a Jonin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He countered decisively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wind Release: Dust Cloud Technique!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charging through the windstorm, he spat out a thick smoke screen—The thick smoke should have scattered in the wind—instead, it swelled unnaturally, spreading until it swallowed every one of Naruto’s Shadow Clones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wind Release: Shuriken!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chorus of identical voices echoed through the haze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asuma froze mid-dash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His original plan had been simple:use the smoke to blind Naruto, slip in unnoticed, and end the fight in a single strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his ambush collapsed instantly as a storm of wind-infused shuriken burst from the fog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These weren’t ordinary projectiles—their edges gleamed with Wind Release chakra, sharp enough to cleave steel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forced onto the defensive, Asuma swung his chakra blades furiously, deflecting one shuriken after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each block pushed him back—each clash chipped away at his stamina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within seconds, he looked almost... disheveled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This... really is a fighting style only Naruto would invent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikaku muttered, torn between admiration and exasperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had lived decades—yet never once had he seen someone weaponize Multiple Shadow Clones like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When you have this much chakra, you can brute-force your way through technique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choza sighed, thinking of the late Fourth Hokage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Father and son... entirely different approaches, yet both absurd in their own ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is Asuma actually going to lose?\" Shibi murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt inconceivable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Asuma hasn’t used everything yet,\" Tsume replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neither has Naruto.\" Fugaku added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered Naruto’s battle against Chōjūrō.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rasengan, Samehada—Naruto hadn’t even touched his strongest tools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The metallic clang of shuriken against blades echoed endlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asuma gritted his teeth, sweat trailing down his temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why do these shuriken never end? How much chakra does this kid have!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this continued, he would lose by attrition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Raikō: Senju Satsu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden chakra exploded from his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thousand-armed Kannon manifestation unfurled behind him, each arm forming a clenched fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a thunderous roar, the statue punched outward—obliterating the incoming shuriken in a single sweep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now protected by a wall of golden fists, Asuma surged toward Naruto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that the Fire Temple Secret Technique?\" Kosuke gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Incredible power,\" Hiruzen acknowledged, nodding with pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But... can Naruto stop it?\" Chen muttered anxiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi showed no concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered the weapon Naruto carried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And indeed—Naruto reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He unrolled a summoning scroll and pulled outSamehada.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, give me a boost!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His clones moved instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wind Release: Gale Palm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind engulfed Naruto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two clones grabbed him by the shoulders and waist—and hurled him skyward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto angled his body, gripping Samehada, and dove straight at the Kannon statue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asuma’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wind Release: Shuriken!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flung one reflexively—but Naruto, accelerated by Gale Palm, slipped past it with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samehada’s mouth split open—andbitinto the Kannon’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden construct shrank violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asuma paled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His chakra was being devoured at terrifying speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dispelled the technique immediately—but the recoil hit him like a hammer, draining his body to its limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That sword... Samehada?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asuma whispered, recognizing it instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered Kitazawa killing Fuguki to obtain it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now—he gave this monstrous blade... to a student!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto descended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asuma jumped back desperately—he couldn’t afford to touch Samehada again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword slammed into the ground with a resounding boom, gouging a crater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asuma exhaled a thick cloud of incendiary ash. Heat distorted the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Samehada: Flying Chain Slash!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto hurled the sword—a chain extending from the hilt as Samehada surged through the ash, snapping its jaws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wind Release: Vacuum Bullet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asuma countered, firing rapid-fire blasts that forced the sword to stall mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seizing the opening, he used Body Flicker to charge Naruto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hien!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twin arcs of blue light tore through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is it—this time I win!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samehada was in mid-flight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto had no guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He forgot about Naruto’s clones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Konoha Double Whirlwind!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two clones intercepted him from both sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch—troublesome kid!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asuma sliced through them, dispersing the clones—but the hesitation was fatal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Konoha Gale!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto’s spinning kick slammed into Asuma’s abdomen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His chakra blades flew from his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A second kick came—\"Wind Release: Dust Cloud Technique!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asuma spat dust, blinding Naruto and interrupting the combo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Naruto’s clones surged forward immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asuma attempted Raikō: Senju Satsu—and felt nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No chakra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samehada had drained him dry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly switched signs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fire Release: Great Flame Technique!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames erupted outward, incinerating the incoming clones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Panting, Asuma grabbed his blades and charged again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as he broke through the dust—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rasengan!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A swirling sphere of chakra filled his vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reflexively raised his wind-sharpened blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They sliced through the Rasengan’s structure—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but not without consequence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The diverted chakra tore open his hands, blood splattering the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the pain, Asuma swung both blades at Naruto—but his arms suddenly buckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced down—Samehada was latched onto his thigh, chakra pouring into its scales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When did you—!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Samehada. Stop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa appeared beside them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obediently, the blade released Asuma’s leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa placed a hand on the Jonin’s shoulder, healing chakra flooding out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asuma finally let his consciousness drift into darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>AN: Check out my P@treon For +40 extra Chapters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank You For your Support!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[email protected]\u002Fnoviceauthor777\u003C\u002Fp>",2472,"2026-06-09T05:35:56.024Z",1,"novelbin.me","69ecf3ad88b0c1035589253c8c348558dce60a70705eb3902a19e0a24f867114","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-345","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-343",444,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-cover.jpg"]