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Naruto: End of the Shinobi World

Chapter 186 186: Naruto — Even If I Become a Puppet · Oct 25, 2026

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151 Chapter 151 151: We’re Going to Help Sasuke 2026-10-25
152 Chapter 152 152: The Rinnegan Invasion 2026-10-25
153 Chapter 153 153: For the Sake of World Peace 2026-10-25
154 Chapter 154 154: Peace Through Destruction 2026-10-25
155 Chapter 155 155: Shinra Tensei 2026-10-25
156 Chapter 156 156: Konoha Is Nearly Wiped Out 2026-10-25
157 Chapter 157 157: Karin’s Excitement 2026-10-25
158 Chapter 158 158: They Must Be Captured 2026-10-25
159 Chapter 159 159: Sasuke Makes His Move 2026-10-25
160 Chapter 160 160: Hinata Is Impaled 2026-10-25
161 Chapter 161 161: Nagato’s Story 2026-10-25
162 Chapter 162 162: As Expected… It Was Danzō Again 2026-10-25
163 Chapter 163 163: Naruto — I Believe 2026-10-25
164 Chapter 164 164: A Little Sun Begins to Shine 2026-10-25
165 Chapter 165 165: Talk no Jutsu Succeeds 2026-10-25
166 Chapter 166 166: The Crow with the Sharingan 2026-10-25
167 Chapter 167 167: Got You 2026-10-25
168 Chapter 168 168: Naruto Has Been Hit 2026-10-25
169 Chapter 169 169: The Demon God Loves Me Most 2026-10-25
170 Chapter 170 170: When Darkness Descends, Even Light Must Recede 2026-10-25
171 Chapter 171 171: Asura 2026-10-25
172 Chapter 172 172: Playing with Fire 2026-10-25
173 Chapter 173 173: Does Your Father Not Like You? 2026-10-25
174 Chapter 174 174: Planetary Devastation 2026-10-25
175 Chapter 175 175: Breaking the Seal 2026-10-25
176 Chapter 176 176: A Single Sigh 2026-10-25
177 Chapter 177 177: The Demon God’s Favorite Child 2026-10-25
178 Chapter 178 178: A God-Tier Move 2026-10-25
179 Chapter 179 179: Naruto and Sasuke Awaken 2026-10-25
180 Chapter 180 180: Heroes? 2026-10-25
181 Chapter 181 181: Descendants of Traitors 2026-10-25
182 Chapter 182 182: The Devil Fruit 2026-10-25
183 Chapter 183 183: Yamata no Orochi 2026-10-25
184 Chapter 184 184: Let’s Call Them the Seven Warlords Under the King 2026-10-25
185 Chapter 185 185: Jiraiya — I’ll Be Fine 2026-10-25
186 Chapter 186 186: Naruto — Even If I Become a Puppet 2026-10-25
187 Chapter 187 187: Maybe… It’s Better If You Don’t Come Back 2026-10-25
188 Chapter 188 188: This Is What an Invasion Looks Like 2026-10-25
189 Chapter 189 189: You Konoha Are Far Too Arrogant 2026-10-25
190 Chapter 190 190: Tsunade Was So Angry She Laughed 2026-10-25
191 Chapter 191 191: Would You Bare Your Heart to an Ant? 2026-10-25
192 Chapter 192 192: Hashirama Senju Was the Ultimate Weapon 2026-10-25
193 Chapter 193 193: A Trace Discovered 2026-10-25
194 Chapter 194 194: Danzō Appears 2026-10-25
195 Chapter 195 195: The Mysterious Bark-Skinned Man 2026-10-25
196 Chapter 196 196: Toying With Him 2026-10-25
197 Chapter 197 197: The Perfect Fall Guy 2026-10-25
198 Chapter 198 198: Utter Nonsense 2026-10-25
199 Chapter 199 199: One of the Seven Warlords 2026-10-25
200 Chapter 200 200: Elevating Karin’s Status 2026-10-25

”What have I done to deserve this…”

Kakashi let out a quiet sigh and pressed hard against his throbbing temple.

All three of them had been allowed to graduate early. Naturally, he was still assigned as their jōnin instructor.

But none of these three were ordinary.

What exactly was he supposed to teach them?

”Troublesome…”

Taking a deep breath, Kakashi walked toward the three brats who were still bickering.

”Hey—training’s over for today. We’ve got a mission tomorrow.” His tone returned to its usual lazy drawl.

Leaves rustled softly. A moment later, it was as if Kakashi had never been there at all.

Sasuke didn’t bother watching him leave.

Leaning against a wooden training post, he tilted his head back and stared at the orange-red sky painted by the setting sun.

The massacre. Revenge. Power…

Indra. Asura…

”Sasuke, don’t overthink it!”

Naruto suddenly plopped down beside him, sitting cross-legged and slapping his shoulder—only for Sasuke to frown and shrug him off.

Naruto didn’t mind. His blue eyes sparkled with his usual, cloud-dispelling optimism.

”We already know what’s going to happen from the Heavenly Screen! That means the future will definitely change!”

Sasuke turned his head and fixed Naruto with a cold stare.

This idiot… always making things sound so simple.

His voice came out even colder than his gaze.

”You’re not bothered at all about Asura inside you?”

The smile vanished from Naruto’s face.

He froze for a moment. Then a rare seriousness—completely different from his usual antics—settled over his features.

He straightened up and met Sasuke’s eyes directly, speaking each word clearly and firmly.

”If the price is that I might become the village’s enemy, then I’ll guard it with everything I have. I won’t let Asura leave my body.”

He paused, his voice lowering but becoming even more resolute.

”Even if people call me a puppet.”

Even if it meant being branded a puppet—he would still hold on to that power, no matter what calamity it might bring—simply because he refused to stand against the village.

Sasuke stared into Naruto’s unwavering eyes and found himself… unsurprised.

Of course. This idiot would make any outrageous decision if it meant becoming Hokage, earning recognition, or protecting Konoha.

The world-destroying Naruto shown on the Heavenly Screen felt distant and unreal.

The one in front of him—earnest, stubborn, and a little foolish—was far more believable.

Absurd… yet somehow fitting.

Seeing Sasuke fall silent, Naruto’s seriousness vanished like a magic trick, replaced by his familiar grin. He smacked Sasuke on the back.

”Don’t worry, Sasuke! No matter what decision you make, I’ll support you!”

Sasuke scoffed and turned away with a sharp huff.

”Dead last. Like I need your support. I have my own plans.”

His own plans…

The path of revenge had just become even more complicated.

But no matter what, power was necessary.

Rain pattered against the towering spire of the Akatsuki’s base.

Nagato sat in his wheelchair, staring out at the endless gray curtain of rain.

Konoha…

In the ending revealed by the Heavenly Screen, he—Pain—had declared himself a god and delivered divine judgment, nearly erasing Konoha from the map.

And then?

He had been moved by a boy named Naruto Uzumaki. Chosen self-sacrifice. Revived all those he had killed in Konoha. Even… entrusted the Rinnegan.

That was betrayal.

A betrayal of Yahiko’s ideals. A denial of the suffering and choices he had endured all this time.

”Nagato.”

Konan’s cool voice sounded at his side, carrying a trace of concern.

”I’m fine,” Nagato replied hoarsely, as if he hadn’t spoken in ages.

He slowly turned his wheelchair to face her.

”Konan… that ending…” Each word felt forced from deep within his chest. ”I cannot accept it.”

Konan remained silent for a moment, her gaze steady.

She understood.

”That’s only one possibility,” she finally said, her voice calm yet firm. ”If we don’t acknowledge it, then it isn’t our reality.”

A faint, rare smile touched her lips.

”Nagato, whatever you decide to do, I will always support you.”

She stepped forward, her eyes suddenly sharp as blades.

”Even if you decide to destroy Konoha right now.”

”Konan…” A flicker of emotion passed through Nagato’s eyes.

No matter how the world changed, Konan always stood beside him and Yahiko—silent, steadfast, holding together the fragile world they had built.

”Don’t worry, Konan. I won’t do something so meaningless.”

His gaze returned to the rain outside, as if it were falling within his own heart.

”And besides… I can no longer see this shinobi world clearly.”

”There are too many hands pulling the strings from the shadows.”

”And this is only what the Heavenly Screen has revealed. Who knows whether there are even older, deeper schemers still hiding?”

”We thought we were the ones in control… but perhaps we’re just slightly more visible pieces on someone else’s board.”

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