Chapter 185: Ch.185 Flame Hashira!
Because they were wary of Shinji's Mangekyō Sharingan, Tsunade and her group didn't dare chase too closely. Therefore, with the boost from "Breath Techniques," Shinji quickly managed to shake off his pursuers.
After a long run, Shinji finally arrived at the border of the Land of Fire.
By now, daylight had long broken, with the sun high in the sky, and its brilliant light covering the earth.
Naruto, who Shinji had carried the entire way, also awoke at this moment. He rubbed his eyes groggily before realizing what was happening, and shouted, "You bastard! Put me down right now!"
Shinji turned his gaze to Naruto, giving him a single glance. "Annoying."
In an instant, Naruto seemed to be stunned as if struck by electricity.
He wasn't a perfect Jinchūriki at this point—the Nine-Tails, Kurama, was still sealed within his mental world. Therefore, a simple genjutsu from Shinji was enough to temporarily incapacitate him.
Just then, Shinji's pursuers once again closed the distance.
Sasuke yelled from afar, "You coward, how long are you planning on running?!"
Shinji looked back at Sasuke. "I know you're in a rush, but don't be too hasty."
"You—!"