Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage

"Um, is this... really okay?"

"What?"

Ai turned her head and looked at the earthen platform beside her.

Tu Tai frowned.

As a partner of the Third Raikage, he has experienced many things.

but.

This war was the most unique.

The people from Madara Uchiha took away the tailed beast power from Killer Bee and Yukito, leaving only a few to sustain their lives.

There are no tailed beasts left in the Hidden Cloud Village now.

Ai fell silent.

He looked out at the distant sea, sighed, and said, "I don't know either, Tsuchida-senpai. As a ninja, I really want to participate in this war, but my father won't allow it..."

Ai frowned, recalling the Third Raikage's expression when he left, and vaguely felt uneasy.

He hesitated, then finally looked at the earthen platform.

"Senior, did my father say anything to you before he left?"

"He only said that this trip would be to try to end the war in Kumogakure and prevent Kumogakure from getting bogged down in a new war."

As Tsuchida spoke, he couldn't help but sigh softly, "Lord Raikage is right. Our Hidden Cloud Village has not yet recovered from the previous war and needs a longer period of rest."

"Rest and recuperate, then what?"

A frowned. "If we can't win this war, we will lose all the Tailed Beasts."

"That's also what I don't understand."

The earthen platform remained silent.

Two tails, eight tails.

This power was obtained by the Hidden Cloud Village through great hardship, but Madara Uchiha is now taking it away with nothing but empty words, offering only some strange creatures in return.

The two are not an equal transaction at all.

Strangely, the Third Raikage agreed to the deal, handing over two tailed beasts—

Even if the eight tails only have a little power left.

The two talked for a while, then fell silent and sighed in unison.

Tu Tai said in a low voice, "Perhaps he has thoughts that we cannot understand."

"I just remembered something."

Ai was suddenly stunned.

He looked at the earthen platform.

"My father once said that if his generation loses, then we must earnestly befriend Konoha, become Konoha's partners and allies, and never betray them again."

"this……"

Tu Tai froze, then his expression turned serious.

A sense of foreboding crept into his heart.

The Third Raikage was very powerful.

However, the previous two or three encounters have proven that Konoha has already figured out how to counter Lightning Release Armor. It's hard to say about others, but…

Ryōmine Kyohiko can definitely do it!

"Perhaps, Lord Raikage was already prepared for this before he left."

"What did you say?"

Ai was a little dazed and worried just now, so she didn't hear what Tu Tai was saying.

The earthen platform came to an abrupt end.

He paused for a moment, then said, "I mean, Lord Raikage always takes on the most difficult tasks himself. Perhaps he has already made arrangements."

"Yes, Father has always taken on the most difficult tasks, and after all these years, I still haven't been able to truly share his burden!"

Ai felt very guilty.

The earthen platform remained silent, offering no reply.

……

The Land of Grass.

The Third Raikage lay on the ground, his body split in two, his face filled with disbelief and shock, his eyes fixed on the front.

A very complex expression.

His upper and lower body were completely separated, lying in a pool of blood, trampled by a group of ninjas.

No matter how powerful he was, after death he would turn into dust and no one would care anymore.

Because the war is not over yet.

A massive horde of ninjas surged towards the Land of Grass.

Jiraiya, Kakashi, Gamabunta, and the two sages of Mount Myōboku joined forces to bombard and resist with various ninjutsu.

However, these enemies seem endless; as soon as one batch dies, another batch emerges, as if they are refreshed at regular intervals.

Jingyan's gaze swept over them.

Suddenly, he sensed a sense of crisis.

Maybe--

This was not just an attack.

Are I being overwhelmed by wars being waged simultaneously in multiple regions?

Jingyan frowned.

He knew very well that the number of these White Zetsu was enormous.

100,000!

This number is far beyond what the ninjas of the Land of Grass can handle.

White Zetsu isn't strong, but it depends on who you compare him to.

Grass Ninja Village...

It was not enough to stop them.

The Third Raikage is dead, and the Third Tsuchikage has fled.

but.

A sense of crisis lingered in my mind.

because……

He always understood that the greatest enemies were not Iwagakure or Kumogakure, but Uchiha Madara, Uchiha Obito, and the most deeply hidden Black Zetsu!

Black Zetsu has already made his move.

So, what about Obito and Madara?

where are they?

Perhaps they're with the tailed beasts, either trying to absorb and fuse with them, or—

They are preparing to launch an even larger attack.

In a flash, Kyohiko appeared beside Jiraiya.

"Teacher, I think we need to think of something, because the situation is very dangerous."

Jiraiya froze for a second, nearly getting hurt by a White Zetsu.

Fortunately, Jingyan punched him away, his body shattering into several pieces.

Another White Zetsu is dead.

Jiraiya frowned and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Something has happened at Mount Myōboku. A special, undetectable life form has taken control of Nagato and taken one of his Rinnegan eyes."

Kyohiko replied.

"What?"

Jiraiya cried out in alarm and immediately swept away all the ninjas with a single blow.

He said incredulously, "You mean, the Rinnegan was taken away?"

"The Great Toad Sage was also affected, but that's not the point. The point is—the Tailed Beasts didn't appear here!"

Jingyan expressed his inner worries.

Jiraiya's expression suddenly changed.

Below, Bunta suddenly roared, "What? What happened to the Great Toad Sage?"

"Don't worry, there's no great danger."

Kyohiko understands Bunta's mood.

after all.

Compared to them, the Great Toad Sage is the ancestor of the toad clan of Mount Myōboku, and the relationship between the two is completely different.

Jiraiya cursed angrily, "Damn Uchiha Madara!"

He also realized where the crisis lay.

Konoha!

Previously, Kyohiko had mentioned the idea of ​​"merging the nine tails into one", but at that time, no one took it seriously, thinking that leaving Nagato at Mount Myōboku would ensure everything would be alright.

To everyone's surprise, Nagato still ended up in trouble!

Even if it's just one, it could greatly enhance Madara Uchiha's abilities.

not to mention.

Currently, there is still Uchiha Obito.

Jiraiya looked ahead, gritting his teeth, and said, "Kyohiko, you can't stay here! Go back to the village right now! Nagato needs your care too!"

As he spoke, he became increasingly agitated.

"Leave this to me!"

Compared to these White Zetsu, there are far too many places that need Kyohiko.

Konoha may now be mired in a quagmire of war.

The enemy's target is definitely the Nine-Tails!

"We must protect the Nine-Tails, Temari, and the Eight-Tails, otherwise, if Madara Uchiha gains all his power, we will be no match for him!"

"I see."

Jingyan glanced around.

Then, the seal within his body was released, and the Hundred Healings Technique and natural energy combined to instantly cover his body with a special pattern.

but.

At this time.

"I think you need my help!"

Kakashi teleported over.

He knows the Flying Thunder Formation technique, and through shadow clones, he can even control the Flying Thunder Formation independently.

but.

He is still quite far from being a Flying Thunder God.

even so.

With Kyohiko's help, sending him to Konoha shouldn't be a problem.

Jingyan hesitated for a moment.

"No... alright, this way we can conserve some chakra, but you need to take care of yourself too."

"rest assured."

Kakashi nodded.

The next second, Kyohiko vanished instantly.

……

Konoha is indeed facing a huge crisis right now.

but--

It's just a crisis.

On the battlefield outside Konoha Village, Minato Namikaze's expression was solemn as his mind raced, contemplating whether he should use that technique.

This was a magic weapon he and Kyohiko devised to deal with space-time ninjutsu like those used by Obito Uchiha and the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Spatial barrier!

It can lock space, preventing the use of space-time ninjutsu in that space, but it takes a certain amount of time to open the barrier.

During this process, Obito, who is very sensitive to space, would inevitably be able to perceive the changes in space.

and so.

He only has one chance.

Minato Namikaze's expression was grave. He looked at Obito in front of him and said, "Obito, you are a kind person. I don't know what Madara told you, but you've definitely been deceived!"

"Minato-senpai, I've heard of you, but you know nothing about the power of the Uchiha clan or eternal peace."

Obito did not agree with Minato's statement.

cheat?

The power is real.

The Mangekyou Sharingan and Rinnegan are all real, and Madara himself truly longed for eternal peace.

How could it be fake?

Thinking of this, Obito couldn't help but sneer.

"Prejudice between people is a mountain. You believe that the Uchiha clan must be evil, and you are convinced that Lord Madara is evil."

"Under these circumstances, how could you possibly arrive at the correct answer?"

"Minato-senpai..."

Obito Uchiha spoke, then fell silent for a moment.

He looked into the distance.

"How is Lin?"

"Nohara Rin? She's very good. She's now a highly praised doctor at Konoha Hospital, and many elderly people recognize her."

Minato spoke gently.

He could tell that Obito still had considerable feelings and attachment to Konoha and Rin, but for Obito, there were more important things to pursue.

so-called—

"Eternal peace"?

What is this?

Minato Namikaze was suspicious, feeling a sense of déjà vu, as if it were a scam.

In the past, he might have believed it to some extent, but after continuous exploration, learning, and research...

Minato believes that nothing in the world is permanent.

People die.

Nations also die and change.

Even the profession of ninja may one day disappear as times change.

These are all part of the world's evolution.

The only thing that remains unchanged is the people who live in this country.

So-called eternal peace...

He couldn't help but sigh and said, "Alright, I'll assume you believe me for now. So, how does Madara intend to achieve eternal peace? By becoming another Sage of Six Paths?"

"The Sage of Six Paths? Why would someone want to become the Sage of Six Paths?"

Obito was puzzled.

Minato Namikaze raised an eyebrow.

Not to become the Sage of Six Paths?

Did Jingyan guess wrong?

Or perhaps, Obito was deceived...

He couldn't figure it out for a moment.

But at that moment, a figure emerged from beneath Obito's feet.

"Idiot! Obito, you've been tricked! He's stalling for time and trying to extract information from you!"

"It's okay, I also need some time."

Obito shook his head.

Then, he looked around and said, "Senior Minato, having said that, I still won't hold back."

Ok?

Minato Namikaze frowned, vaguely sensing that something was wrong.

next moment.

Suddenly, the space trembled, and a terrifying chakra emerged from it.

Even from just a faint aura, he sensed that this space contained a power capable of destroying everything.

That's a Tailed Beast Ball!

The word "Namikaze Minato" came to mind.

How could he...?

correct!

Minato's expression changed drastically. Without time to think, he instantly threw out a signal flare.

but.

The next second, a vortex appeared above him and swallowed the signal flare whole.

Kamui!

Then.

boom!

From the vortex, pitch-black, terrifying chakra poured out and surged towards his location.

Minato Namikaze vanished in an instant with his Flying Thunder God Technique, not daring to linger in place.

next second.

boom!

A deafening roar came from the outskirts of the city.

The immense power covered the entire area, and the light was so bright that even the ninjas of Konoha Village could see it.

"Tsunade, that's—"

"Yes, Madara's men have arrived! Minato went there earlier and took him out of Konoha."

Tsunade's expression was grave.

She had already changed into her ninja outfit.

If Konoha is in danger, she will be the first to rush to the front lines, but such a terrifying aura is probably not just a simple attack by Obito.

That is……

The power of the tailed beasts!

Tsunade's expression was solemn.

"Can the water gate stop it?"

"I don't know, but we'll definitely have to fight!"

Tsunade stated firmly, "No matter how many people come, we will fight them to the end, because we must protect everyone!"

After saying that, she frowned, vaguely sensing an unusual force.

The next instant, she shouted, "Everyone, be on alert! Insects have infiltrated!"

"Activate the barrier, beware of potential lurking enemies!"

Tsunade vanished from the spot in a flash.

She felt—

A large number of ninjas are surging towards one direction of Konoha.

That's where Kushina is.

but.

Kushina is currently facing a problem...

She had a child.

Excessive force could lead to miscarriage.

Tsunade's mind was very clear.

The enemy's target remains the Nine-Tails!

With Kyohiko's clone and Orochimaru on the Anbu side, there shouldn't be any problems.

She needs to ensure the safety of Kushina and Temari!

Whoosh!

She and the Hokage's guards sprinted quickly through the village.

A moment later, a roar came from afar.

A violent sandstorm swept all around.

Tsunade felt a jolt in her heart.

She knew that this was the power of the guardian crane.

Was it too late?

But the next second, a gale and yellow sand swept up some strange enemies and sent them all flying into the sky.

Tsunade arrived in a flash and saw Temari panting, standing in front of Kushina.

The ninjas of Sunagakure actually stood up to protect the people of Konoha.

This scene touched her deeply.

but.

Now is not the time to think about these things. She swooped down and shattered the enemy that had reappeared with a single blow.

"Kushina, bring Temari and Kurama with me!"

"Lady Tsunade, towards the Ninja Academy, children, lots of children!"

Kushina shouted anxiously.

She sensed it.

Many strange creatures have headed towards the Ninja Academy.

"Don't worry, I've already arranged for people over there to deal with them." (End of Chapter)