Promising the future ahead of time, starting with Naruto

Chapter 256 The Lament of Iwagakure, The Death of Ōnoki

"He didn't personally take action?"

"However, since the Impure World Reincarnation can unleash the power of the Rinnegan, Madara Uchiha really doesn't need to take action himself."

Genichi under the tree was not surprised.

The mere presence of Gold Horn and Silver Horn is enough to give Iwagakure a run for its money.

There's also Sasori's puppet of the Third Kazekage; Kakuzu could be considered a weaker version of the Third Hokage.

As for the Second Tsuchikage, he also mastered Dust Release.

Tsk, Iwagakure is probably going to be in a bit of trouble.

As soon as Shuxia Xuanyi stood up, preparing to set off, Bai Zetsu A-San emerged from the ground: "Lord Xuanyi, there's another piece of news. Uchiha Madara has set out, and it looks like he's heading to Kumogakure."

Genichi's gaze sharpened: "Uchiha Madara alone?"

White Zetsu quickly said, "No, there's also the Fourth Mizukage and the Four-Tails Jinchuriki who were imprisoned."

Genichi Shushita opened the Tenseigan on the back of his hand, his vision rapidly expanding until he saw Madara Uchiha.

"It seems we'll have to take down the Five-Tails, Seven-Tails, and Eight-Tails all at once."

Genichi Kishita thought for a moment, then teleported directly from his study to the Hokage Building, where he met Minato Namikaze.

"Fifth Hokage, Madara Uchiha has made another move."

Genichi Shushita got straight to the point: "This time, we're going to take down the Five-Tails, Seven-Tails, and Eight-Tails all in one go."

Minato Namikaze was startled: "So fast?"

What's surprising isn't that Madara Uchiha has made a move, but that he wants to take down all the tailed beasts he can in one fell swoop.

Previous predictions suggested that Madara Uchiha would gradually subdue the Five-Tails, Seven-Tails, and Eight-Tails, as the Six-Tails was still in the process of reviving and cooling down, requiring eight or nine years to recover.

Genichi Shushita killed the Six-Tails to buy time, and now Madara Uchiha also needs to slow down his movements to buy time.

To prevent the major ninja villages from quickly uniting against him, while he is still unable to become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki.

"Could there be some other unexpected event?"

Minato Namikaze frowned: "Is Madara Uchiha confident he can handle our combined attack?"

"wrong……"

Minato Namikaze realized, "Xuan Yi, Madara Uchiha thinks that if we want to annex Iwagakure and Kumogakure, it will be difficult for us to gather the strength to deal with him in a short period of time."

"Unless we abandon the idea of ​​absorbing the power of the major ninja villages and simply form an alliance..."

Genichiro nodded: "Fifth Generation, that's what I think too."

"We have two options: to gradually digest the major ninja villages, but this will take a long time to deal with internal conflicts and interests."

"We simply don't have the energy to deal with external issues."

"Another approach is a loose alliance, pooling all resources to deal with Uchiha Madara."

"But it's clear that Madara Uchiha doesn't think we'll choose the second option."

Namikaze Minato nodded: "Indeed."

"Now is the best time. If we can deal with Madara Uchiha, we still have the Ten-Tails, which means we will lose our external environment."

Having been the Fifth Hokage for quite some time, Minato Namikaze has grown rapidly and is able to calmly consider the overall situation.

Especially since he already had a very good opportunity to unite all the ninjas into one force, he didn't want to give up such an opportunity, an opportunity to overturn the situation of the ninja world.

Just like how Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha joined forces to create the ninja village system back then.

As a pure ninja, Minato Namikaze was a ninja who could execute missions very well, and was praised as a perfect ninja by the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and Jiraiya.

He has an introverted personality.

But even as he became Hokage, Minato Namikaze had his own ideals.

Whether it's Jiraiya's philosophy of peace or Genichi Kinoshita's views, Minato Namikaze doesn't really care whether he agrees or not; as long as there's a possibility, he'll do it.

Jiraiya's ideals have no chance of being realized in the current ninja world situation, but Genichi Koushi has created a favorable external environment, so there is nothing to hesitate about.

The reason why Genichi Kinoshita agreed to Tsunade stepping down so early and passing the Hokage position to Minato Namikaze was not only because the two had a good relationship.

Furthermore, it was due to Minato Namikaze's own abilities and his style of doing things.

In the original timeline, Minato Namikaze, as the Hokage, committed suicide out of love, which seemed irresponsible.

But was he really committing suicide for love?
Genichi Shushita disagreed.

Kushina Uzumaki actually opposed the sealing of the tailed beast into her son's body.

Minato Namikaze's decision was actually the best and only option under the circumstances.

At the time, they did not know that it was possible to reseal the Tailed Beasts into Kushina's body.

Is there any other way for Konoha to deal with the Nine-Tails?
The answer is no.

Kushina Uzumaki wouldn't last long, and it's highly likely that Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage, hadn't mastered the Reaper Death Seal at that time.

Ordinary sealing teams simply cannot seal the Nine-Tails.

At the same time, a better container to seal the Nine-Tails could not be found in a short period of time.

Moreover, there was an enemy who resembled "Uchiha Madara" in the background, so Minato Namikaze had no choice but to split the Nine-Tails, weakening it while leaving a card for Konoha.

This card represents his son Naruto, the Nine-Tails' jinchūriki. Minato Namikaze chose to believe that his son would be able to make good use of the Nine-Tails' power in the future.

When it came to him, Minato Namikaze wasn't blindly believing.

He left a backup plan within the Eight Trigrams Seal: his own chakra and his wife Kushina Uzumaki's chakra, giving him two opportunities to help Naruto.

Secondly, the superiority of the Eight Trigrams Seal lies in its ability to continuously convert the chakra leaked from the Nine-Tails into the stamina of the Jinchūriki, which is extremely important.

The Uzumaki clan possesses a vast amount of chakra, but in reality, they cannot create as many shadow clones as Naruto can in one go.

Naruto initially did not possess the power of the Nine-Tails, and his chakra did not actually require suppressing the Nine-Tails. However, his physical recovery was extraordinary, mainly because the Nine-Tails' chakra overflowed and was converted into physical strength.

Therefore, after Minato Namikaze took over, Genichi Kinoshita positioned himself as a supporter of military force, intelligence, and policy.

Madara Uchiha didn't make his own decisions about this operation; instead, he went to find Minato Namikaze first.

Listening to Minato Namikaze's analysis, Genichi Kishita asked, "Brother Minato, what are you planning to do?"

The term "Fifth Generation" was used earlier, which can be considered a formal designation of office, and was done in an official capacity.

Calling someone "Brother Shuimen" now is a way of getting to know someone intimately and openly.

Minato Namikaze decisively said, "According to the original plan, we should first integrate the forces of the ninja world."

"Since we can solve the problem, there's no need to leave it to Naruto and the others."

"If we are powerless to solve it, then we can only create the conditions and believe that Naruto and his juniors can be better than us in the future."

Genichi Shushita smiled and nodded: "Every generation has its own mission, and every generation has its own problems to solve."

These words struck a chord with Minato Namikaze.

After exchanging information, Minato Namikaze quickly issued orders.

Kakashi, Obito Uchiha, Might Guy, and Kurenai Yuhi, four Jonin, head to Iwagakure. At the same time, they send messages to Sunagakure and Kirigakure to simultaneously form elite Jonin teams to go to Iwagakure together.

One task is to aid Iwagakure, and another is to eliminate the two rogue ninjas, Kakuzu and Sasori.

As for dealing with the reanimated victims who might be directly controlled by Madara Uchiha, that task was left to Genichi Koushi's puppet clones.

Genichi Kishita did not intend to personally take action this time.

In addition to Iwagakure, Takigakure and Kumogakure are also present. Minato Namikaze also dispatched elite Jonin squads to join forces with Kirigakure and Sunagakure.

For example, Sakumo Hatake, Fugaku Uchiha, and Hizashi Hyuga would go to Takigakure, accompanied by a puppet clone of Genichi Kinoshita.

The Cloud Village team was led by Jiraiya, along with Sarutobi Shinnosuke, Edo Tensei Uchiha Tekka, and a puppet clone of Jūshita Genichi.

……

Upon receiving the order, Kakashi and his group of four were the first to arrive at the teleportation platform, followed immediately by Genichi Kinoshita's ice puppet clone, which also appeared wearing a mask.

"Let's go!"

The ice puppet clone spoke, and Might Guy finally reacted: "Xuan Yi?"

The next moment, the teleportation platform lit up, and everyone's bodies immediately turned into specks of light and soared into the sky.

In Kusagakure, at the teleportation platform, the ice puppet clone and Kakashi and his companions appear.

After a brief exchange with the garrison ninja, the five headed straight for Iwagakure.

Less than half an hour later, Chiyo also appeared at the teleportation platform with an elite squad of Jonin, heading straight for Iwagakure without stopping.

Next up is the Jonin squad from Kirigakure, led by Ao. They include Kisame Hoshigaki, the new wielder of Samehada; Ringo Ameyuri, the wielder of Raito; and Zabuza Momochi, the wielder of the Kubikiribōchō.

As Kirigakure and Konoha gradually merged, Genichi Koushi handed over his long-unused sword Samehada to Mei Terumi.

……

In Iwagakure, Onoki, who was still working in the Tsuchikage's office, suddenly felt his eyelids twitching uncontrollably.

Floating up from his office chair, Onoki flew to the window and looked out.

A moment later, the sound of the explosion startled Onoki from his daze. Looking at the thick smoke rising into the sky in the distance, Onoki's eyebrows twitched wildly.

He knew who did it without even asking.

"Stinky boy!"

Ohnoki felt a headache coming on.

This disciple's talent is undeniable; at such a young age, he has already mastered the ability of Explosion Release, and his future is promising. However, he is too mischievous.

When Naruto was a kid, he caused all sorts of trouble, and painting the Hokage Rock with paint was nothing compared to that.

Deidara is currently causing explosions everywhere, making Iwagakure (Hidden Stone Village) a chaotic mess all the time.

It's already causing so much trouble; you can imagine how much more complicated it would be if it got any bigger.

However, Deidara did give Onoki hope of passing on the Dust Release technique.

As for his son, Huang Tu, he had already given up hope.

"Konoha..."

As Ōnoki thought about the information he had recently gathered about Konoha, his expression darkened again.

So tricky!

Boom boom boom~
The distant roar startled Onoki awake once more. Looking up, he saw billowing smoke and dust, and Onoki, who was about to curse, suddenly changed his expression.

Something is wrong!
It’s too big!
A chill ran straight to the top of his head, and Onoki had a bad feeling: "Uchiha Madara is here!"

He flew out through the window.

The Iwa ninja in charge of protecting the Tsuchikage rushed into the office upon hearing the noise, only to see Onoki fly away.

"Lord Tsuchikage!"

Several rock people immediately gave chase.

Onoki shouted, "Pass down the word! The enemy has invaded!"

Several Iwa ninjas immediately changed color and turned to call for reinforcements.

In fact, the other Iwa ninjas were also quick to react.

Or rather, ever since Kirigakure was overthrown by Madara Uchiha, Iwagakure had further strengthened its defenses in this regard. Therefore, Onoki encountered the Iwagakure messenger on his way, and a large number of Iwagakure ninja were also converging on the enemy's location.

Ōnoki also obtained specific information.

The fact that the invaders didn't include Madara Uchiha is good news.

The bad news is that among the invaders is the Second Tsuchikage!

"No one is here!"

Onoki's face immediately turned extremely ugly, and then his flight speed increased dramatically.

He knew how formidable his teacher was; no one in the village could withstand him except him.

Moreover, there are the Kinkaku and Ginkaku brothers from Kumogakure, ruthless individuals who once killed the Second Hokage and the Second Raikage.

In addition, there is the Third Kazekage, who is said to be the strongest in history.

As for Kakuzu and Sasori, the two S-rank rogue ninjas wanted by Konoha and Sunagakure, Onoki didn't take them seriously at the moment.

Compared to the previous ones, these two are completely unremarkable.

……

The unrest in Iwagakure is escalating, and the Iwagakure ninja are not only evacuating the villagers but also fending off the unbridled Akatsuki members.

Leaving aside Kinkaku and Ginkaku, Kakuzu and Sasori alone are not people that an ordinary Jonin team can handle.

At this moment, Kakuzu had already released three masked monsters using Lightning Release, Fire Release, and Wind Release techniques, launching a large-scale, unrestrained attack across the entire terrain.

The houses collapsed, and the ninja screamed in agony.

The Iwa ninja, skilled in defense and terrain modification, appeared extremely vulnerable in front of the three masked monsters.

One reason is that Lightning Release counters Earth Release, and the other is that the three masked monsters cooperated with each other and acted swiftly.

Also working in this direction is Sasori of the Red Sand, who controls the puppet of the Third Kazekage.

The massive iron spikes and blocks that condense into energy are not something that ordinary earth-based defenses can withstand.

Their attack was like a demolition crew, leaving ruins in their wake.

The brothers, Kinkaku and Ginkaku, were unstoppable once they entered their half-tailed beast form, charging towards the Tsuchikage Building as if their goal was clear.

Instead, the Second Tsuchikage hovered in the air and did not make a move immediately, but simply watched as the other Reanimated Third Kazekage attacked.

When Onoki arrived, he saw these six people moving about as if they were no one else was there.

"Damn Uchiha Madara!"

Onoki was so angry he gritted his teeth and raised his hand to unleash Dust Release.

But the Second Tsuchikage was prepared and used Dust Release as well.

The master and disciple faced off, their strength evenly matched.

But after the attack, the Second Tsuchikage immediately went into hiding.

Onoki quickly created rock clones to surround his main body and changed their positions to guard against the Second Tsuchikage's attack.

He was held up.

However, what secretly relieved Onoki was that his son arrived with his men and made large-scale changes to the terrain, which finally managed to temporarily stop the enemy.

As more and more Iwa ninjas gathered, their teamwork and combat skills gave them an increasing advantage.

Even Kakuzu and Sasori of the Red Sand were suppressed.

Even the Gold and Silver Brothers, who were disguised as Tailed Beasts, were once suppressed by the Mountain and Earth Techniques used by the combined efforts of the Rock Ninja Jonin, including Huang Tu.

However, just as the scales of victory were tipping in favor of Iwagakure, the tailed beast chakra on Kinkaku's body faded, and his eyes transformed into the Rinnegan.

Boom!

The massive rocks that had been flanking the golden horn exploded.

Onoki, who was in mid-air, suddenly widened his eyes: "Rinnegan!"

Kinkaku looked up, and Madara Uchiha's voice rang out: "Onoki, hand over the Five-Tails Jinchuriki!"

Cold sweat dripped down Onoki's forehead: "Uchiha... Madara!"

He never expected Madara Uchiha to appear in this way.

"Damn~"

Onoki gritted his teeth: "Impossible!"

"Uchiha Madara, I will not give you my tailbone!"

Madara Uchiha, who was controlling Kinkaku, said casually, "Oh?"

"Let's see how much skill that brat from back then has now!"

Blue chakra shot into the sky, and Susanoo instantly took shape.

Although it was only half a body, it brought great shock to the Iwa ninja.

Susanoo grabbed with both hands, and the Susanoo sword emerged, which he then swung.

Rumble!
The defenses constructed by the Iwa ninja were cut open, a storm arose, and Iwa ninja were sent flying with screams.

Silverhorn thus broke free from the suppression of the Mountain and Earth Technique, and his tails shot out like spears, piercing through stone walls and even through the Iwa ninja behind him.

"Susanoo, you bastard..."

Onoki gritted his teeth, but because he was distracted, several of his clones were dismantled by the Second Tsuchikage.

He had to quickly regain his composure, having his remaining clones entangle the Second Tsuchikage while he charged toward Susanoo.

With his hands clasped together and then opened, Onoki was about to deliver a vicious blow to Uchiha Madara from a distance.

However, under the protection of Susanoo, Kinkaku suddenly raised his hand and aimed it at Onoki in the air.

All things are attracted by heaven!

Onoki's body was pulled, and he involuntarily flew towards Kinkaku, thus interrupting the actual combat of Dust Release.

Seeing that he was about to be cleaved in two by Susanoo's sword, Onoki quickly used the Super Heavy Rock Technique to make his body rapidly heavy in order to counter the Rinnegan's Universal Pull.

This did work; the speed at which it flew towards Susanoo slowed down.

Onoki seized the opportunity to use Dust Release again, but before he could finish, the Rinnegan's Shinra Tensei had already erupted.

An invisible force struck Onoki, and despite his heavy body, he was tumbled and sent flying before crashing into a house with a loud bang.

"father!"

"Lord Tsuchikage!"

There were exclamations.

In the air, the Second Tsuchikage, having dealt with Onoki's clone, used Dust Release on the landing point of Onoki's main body, creating a barrier that enveloped the entire house.

With an explosion, everything inside the barrier was disintegrated, leaving only a large crater.

Onoki emerged from the ground from the side of Susanoo, his hands coming together and opening, and a beam of light from the Dust Release barrier shot out, enveloping Susanoo.

Dust escape, the art of stripping away the original world!
Onoki's eyes were fierce: Don't underestimate the Tsuchikage!
Inside Susanoo, Kinkaku turned around and raised his hand: "Well done, but..."

Before the Dust Release barrier could unleash its final attack, it suddenly collapsed, collapsing and rolling back towards Kinkaku's palm.

Onoki's pupils shrank sharply: "Damn the Rinnegan!"

Dust Release has been absorbed!

Immediately afterwards, Jinjiao formed a hand seal.

Wood escape - the birth of the tree world!

Thick vines rose from the ground and then spread out rapidly.

"Wood escape..."

Ōnoki gritted his teeth and formed hand seals, and a rock giant rose from the ground, waving his hands to tear off the vines that were wrapping around him.

But there were too many vines, and they quickly pierced through the rock giant, then with a tug, it crashed down.

Onoki quickly leaped into the air to avoid the attack of the vines.

However, the Iwa ninja below had no way to avoid it.

Moreover, there was also the Second Tsuchikage in the air.

Onoki's back was soaked with cold sweat. In a flash, he stopped and charged down instead.

They evaded Fujiki's attack with incredible speed and plunged into the Wood Release forest below.

The moment his body landed, Onoki clasped his hands together and opened them, unleashing a burst of shimmering white light that then swept across the ground as Onoki's body spun.

boom!
The cone-shaped area swept by the Dust Release barrier's beam of light instantly decomposed all the vines and trees, including the Second Tsuchikage in the air and the Susanoo standing in the forest, into molecular states.

In the end, only countless tree stumps remained, along with the Iwa ninja below.

"So...so strong!"

"As expected of the Third Tsuchikage!"

The Iwa ninja were shocked, then overjoyed.

But the smile quickly froze.

In the air, the Second Tsuchikage's body gradually appeared.

The same applies to Jinjiao's body.

Only then did the Iwa ninja awaken from their daze.

"The Impure World Reincarnation technique requires a sealing jutsu!"

"Where is the Sealing Team?"

"I was caught in the crossfire just now, and I'm already..."

"Quickly, assemble another sealing team immediately!"

The Iwa nin yelled.

Ōnoki knew it was too late.

He wanted to stop Kinkaku and the Second Tsuchikage from being resurrected, but Madara Uchiha's voice suddenly came from behind him.

"Onoki, it seems you've improved quite a bit."

"But all resistance is futile!"

Onoki tried to turn around, but his body stiffened.

He looked down; his body had already been pierced by Susanoo's sword.

Behind him, Silver Horn's figure was enveloped by Susanoo, and his eyes had clearly transformed into the Rinnegan.

Although Kinkaku was killed by Dust Release, Madara Uchiha could still control Ginkaku at any time.

As Susanoo raised its hand, the pierced Onoki was also lifted up by Susanoo's sword.

At this moment, the Iwa ninja were all stunned.

(End of this chapter)