Naruto: The Age of Ninja Swords Begins in Kumogakure

Minato Namikaze was looking for Obito Uchiha, but Obito had already run away.

Although the time before was short, he had already used the help of Black and White Zetsu to find the Second Hokage, who had been controlled by Hiruzen Sarutobi and was hiding in the shadows to monitor him, and used the Yin-Yang Release power left behind by Madara Uchiha to imprison and take him away.

In this battle, Nagato's target was the Tailed Beasts, while his targets were his teacher and Uzumaki Kyuujin.

To be precise, it refers to the two people's bodies.

He first used his own Hashirama cell power to stimulate the Hashirama cell hearts of the two, activating the remaining chakra within and barely repairing their bodies.

Actually, the twisting was mainly in the neck, which is easy to repair, especially since both of them had received Hashirama cells transplanted.

After doing all this, Obito Uchiha created a wood clone. The wood clone's hand turned into a wooden spike and pierced into the heart, roughly pulling out a pierced heart. Complex jutsu patterns could be seen flashing on the heart.

Despite the excruciating pain, Obito Uchiha felt little pain; he even experienced a sense of relief.

However, he knew now was not the time for sentimentality; he needed to complete this plan as soon as possible.

"Demon Sprout Technique!"

He placed his hands on the two bodies and then used the Demon Sprout Technique he had acquired. The dark substance enveloped the two bodies, then Obito Uchiha's body as well, and finally they merged into one.

Although the two bodies were just corpses without souls, they had just died, so their body cells were still active. In addition, all three of them had Hashirama cells and even Sharingan, which gave them a high degree of compatibility, so the fusion went very smoothly.

Even the two remaining Nine-Tails tails sealed within their bodies were incorporated, along with the Yin-Yang Release power left to Obito by Madara Uchiha. Soon, Obito Uchiha obtained his own Yin-Yang Release power.

The missing heart was quickly replaced, it's unclear whether it was Minato Namikaze's heart or Kushina Uzumaki's heart, and the wound on his chest was also repaired.

This was his plan: to remove the cursed seal planted on his heart by Madara Uchiha, and at the same time merge with the bodies of his teacher and his wife, thus freeing himself from the constraints and increasing his own strength—killing two birds with one stone.

"Is this the power of magic?"

First, he sensed the power of the Sage Mode, and then he realized how powerful it was. No wonder he could gain such a great boost after mastering Sage Mode.

Then nine golden chains extended from behind, which were the Vajra Locks obtained from Vortex Ninth Rank.

Then, a ball of golden light condensed in his hand, which was Minato Namikaze's Light Release technique, and finally, the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Having acquired these, Obito Uchiha's strength was greatly enhanced. Most importantly, his Mangekyou Sharingan no longer had the Kamui pattern as before, but instead had a new pattern superimposed on it, which was Minato Namikaze's Mangekyou Sharingan.

These are all fused together by the Ghost Sprout Technique. Although the fusion is still unstable, the Yin-Yang Escape technique helps to maintain it. In the future, it will only need to be continuously refined using the Yin-Yang Escape technique.

"Teacher, I will create a world that includes you."

After experiencing the new power he had gained, Obito Uchiha murmured to himself.

He was actually quite conflicted and hesitant about killing his teacher before. If the teacher hadn't blocked his path, he really wouldn't have wanted to take action against him.

"Uchiha Madara, I'll show you who's the real player here. You'll stay in the Pure Land of the Dead forever."

Thinking of Madara Uchiha, who had set everything up for him, Obito Uchiha was filled with hatred.

He wasn't stupid; he had been pondering the events of that year for years and had noticed something amiss. Lin's death must be related to it.

But none of that matters anymore. I will definitely make it to the end and create a world with Rin.

This real world is too dark and dirty, and there is no need for it to exist. In the future, everyone will be able to find the life they want in the new world, and everyone will be happy and fulfilled.

After calming himself down, Obito put his clothes back on and used Kamui to return to a location ten miles outside Konoha. He then merged into a large tree to hide and observe quietly.

Konoha has shown great strength, but it's impossible for them to defeat Nagato Uzumaki in his current state.

Even if Hiashi Hyuga improved, it would still be impossible.

"Obito, where did you go? I couldn't sense you just now."

Black Zetsu emerged from the ground, feigning confusion, though inwardly quite surprised.

He sensed something different about Obito Uchiha. Even though the other party was using Wood Release chakra to cover his entire body, he still sensed something and began to guess.

Dad was right. This chess piece was indeed unwilling to remain just a chess piece and wanted to shed that identity and become a player.

Obito Uchiha didn't answer, but instead asked, "What's going on with Hiashi Hyuga? Why did his strength suddenly increase?"

Hiashi Hyuga was the biggest variable in their plan. Without Hiashi Hyuga, those few people alone would have no chance against Nagato at full power.

"I don't know. As you know, the Byakugan's perception surpasses that of the Sharingan. The Tenseigan, as an evolution of the Byakugan, has even stronger perception. Neither I nor White Zetsu dare to get close."

Black Zetsu revealed a sense of helplessness, as the other side was simply too restrained towards them.

But he knew in his heart that it must have been Hamura's doing, perhaps Hamura intended to train Hyuga Hiashi into a new body for his descent.

Back then, both Hagoromo and Hamura's bodies had aged and decayed, only their eyes were preserved.

It's unclear what Hagoromo's Rinnegan is, but Hamura's Tenseigan was passed on to his two children, which in turn created two giant Tenseigan.

One is used to maintain the ecosystem inside the moon, and the other is used to maintain the Caged Bird Seal for the Hyuga clan.

Now that Otsutsuki Toneri has been captured and devoured, and Hinata Hyuga has also been taken away, Hamura must choose a new vessel, and Hiashi Hyuga is the only option at present.

"It seems we won't be able to get the Nine-Tails this time. Is the location of the Thousand Hands Orange Water locked in?"

Gazing at the distant Hidden Leaf Village, Obito Uchiha inquired about the whereabouts of Senju Orange Water.

At this stage, we need to improve Nagato's strength so that we can defeat Konoha, Danzo Shimura, and the unfathomable Kumogakure.

Therefore, all the tailed beasts that have been left out must be captured as soon as possible.

"Hidden on a strange continent overseas, there are no ninjas, and they don't even know what chakra is."

Black Zetsu replied, "That's quite a coincidence. The continent where Thousand Hands Orange Water is hiding is the same place where the Book of Grell was discovered back then. I wonder how Thousand Hands Orange Water found it."

"A continent where ninjas don't exist?"

Obito Uchiha wondered, "Does such a place even exist in the world?"

"It's not exactly a continent. It's not very big, about the size of the Tea Country. However, the surrounding sea environment is very harsh, and ordinary ships cannot pass through it."

"It's a good place to hide, but unfortunately, the world is too small."

Obito Uchiha didn't pay much attention and continued to keep an eye on Konoha.

Nagato is rather stubborn and will never give up until the very end. Moreover, with the Gedo Mazo inside him and having previously swallowed the Seven-Tails, he has no shortage of chakra and can hold out for a long time.

After this battle, Konoha will once again be reduced to ruins.

It has to be said that Konoha is truly capable of committing atrocities, being destroyed time and time again, and who knows when it will be destroyed again next time.

The battle in Konoha has indeed reached a stalemate; the fighting is intense, but neither side can gain the upper hand.

Nagato Uzumaki was incredibly powerful, especially after activating the Rinnegan Chakra Mode, which made him even more inhuman.

However, Orochimaru and his group worked together very well, especially with the powerful Hyuga Hiashi leading the attack, making it difficult for even Nagato Uzumaki to find another opportunity.

In addition, Minato Namikaze, unable to sense the presence hidden in the shadows, decisively took action.

Although he was dead, he was resurrected using a clone, so his condition was almost identical to that of his life. In addition, with his nearly unlimited chakra, his combat power was even more ferocious than when he was alive.

Even Black Zetsu, who was watching from the shadows, couldn't help but suspect that Hagoromo had secretly manipulated Obito to kill Minato Namikaze so that he could be resurrected using the Impure World Reincarnation technique and display even stronger combat power. This, in turn, enhanced Konoha's strength and enabled them to better protect Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha's growth.

With the support of unlimited chakra, Uzumaki Kyuun performed very well, comparable to having the Nine-Tails. Although he no longer had the Tailed Beast Ball, he still possessed the Rasengan.

That wasn't the end of it. Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi also arrived to join the battle, both activating Susanoo for a powerful attack.

Only those with divine power like Susanoo could participate in battles at that level; their eye techniques were ineffective against Nagato Uzumaki, who possessed the Rinnegan and the Gedo Mazo.

Fortunately, both of them received Hashirama cells and Uzumaki cells, which restored their bloodlines. Although they were still unable to activate Susanoo to its complete form, they were very close. With the addition of Sage Mode, its power was not weak.

Even Danzo Shimura arrived in the end. Although the Black Lotus of Annihilation was destroyed, it could still supply enough dark chakra, and its combat power was not weak either.

The fierce battle continued until nightfall, when Nagato Uzumaki, unable to defeat the group, had no choice but to retreat.

The main reason is that Hiashi Hyuga's performance was too dominant; his strength was not much worse than his own.

In particular, the opponent's chakra was very different from that of other people in the ninja world, and his own Rinnegan was unable to absorb it.

Seeing that Nagato Uzumaki had finally retreated, the group breathed a sigh of relief. However, looking at Konoha, which had become a ruin, and the surrounding terrain that had been greatly altered, their hearts were heavy again.

This time was different from the last time when we were prepared to deal with the Otsutsuki Relic. We were truly attacked suddenly, and there was no time to move everyone away.

At least half of the villagers perished in this battle, which was undoubtedly a further blow to Konoha, which had already suffered significant losses.

In particular, Minato Namikaze and Kyuubi Uzumaki died once and can only exist in the form of Edo Tensei, which is an immeasurable loss.

"Danzo, aren't you going to explain what happened with Nagato Uzumaki?"

Exhausted, Jiraiya was furious. Nagato Uzumaki had come for revenge. It was Danzo Shimura who destroyed Amegakure and killed Hanzo of the Salamander, which made Nagato hate Konoha so much. This was the third time he had attacked Konoha, and who knew when the next time would be.

With such a formidable enemy present, can the village still have a future?

"What kind of explanation do you want? Is it Nagato's identity as a member of the Uzumaki clan? Or his identity as a disciple of Hanzo, the leader of Amegakure?"

If you want an explanation, you should go find your good teacher; he is the Hokage.

Danzo Shimura chuckled coldly, then turned and flew away.

They had long been enemies of Nagato Uzumaki; they were adversaries in principle. It was right for them to strike first back then.

Unfortunately, too many unexpected events occurred, and he was unable to seize Nagato's eyes; otherwise, he would have already achieved great things.

"Jiraiya-sensei!"

Minato Namikaze came over and offered some words of comfort, but seeing his disciple's resurrected form only fueled Jiraiya's anger and guilt.

Perhaps it was truly his own fault that he dragged Minato and the village down. If it weren't for him, Minato might already be the village's Hokage, and he would definitely have brought about change to the village.

But soon more bad news arrived. An ANBU ninja rushed over and whispered something in Jiraiya's ear, causing Jiraiya's expression to change drastically.

"What's wrong?"

The group all turned their gazes in that direction, realizing that something big might have happened again.

"The Second Hokage was taken away by the other party."

Jiraiya scratched his head, feeling quite troubled. Clearly, the other party's purpose in coming here was not just the Seven-Tails and the Nine-Tails.

"Thousand Hands Orange Juice!"

Orochimaru understood that Nagato Uzumaki must still be eyeing Senju Orange Water. To find Senju Orange Water, he would have to rely on the Second Hokage's Flying Thunder God Technique. To restrict it, he would also need the Second Hokage's Flying Thunder God Technique.

Senju Orange Water's Flying Thunder God Technique was originally obtained by fusing with the Second Hokage's cells, and only the Second Hokage could suppress it.

Senju Shionui possessed the Eight-Tails and had also stolen the Six-Tails in that battle, so it's normal for him to be targeted by Nagato Uzumaki.

"Lord Orochimaru, do you know any trace of Senju Orange Water?"

Minato Namikaze also guessed this, and turned to look at Orochimaru.

"Qianshou Chengshui was very wary of me back then, even hostile. We didn't have much contact, and I don't know where she is now."

Orochimaru genuinely had no idea where Senju Orange Water was, nor did he have much contact with her.

"That's troublesome. The next time that person comes, they'll definitely be even stronger."

Uchiha Shisui, equally exhausted, was also having a headache. This time, the person he was fighting was terrifyingly strong, and even with all of them fighting, they were unable to defeat him.

If he digests the Seven-Tails he just acquired, and then goes on to take down the Six-Tails and Eight-Tails, his strength will definitely increase further. He won't even know how to fight them next time they come.

"This can't go on."

Jiraiya looked at Orochimaru, hoping his friend could offer a solution.

"This is because times are progressing. Konoha has stagnated and should have been eliminated long ago. It's already at its limit that it has survived this long."

Just like when the First Hokage ushered in the era of the ninja villages, all the ninja clans that did not join a village gradually withered and perished, even the Hidden Uzumaki Village was destroyed, now it's just Konoha's turn.

Orochimaru had no way to deal with this; it was a difference in raw strength that couldn't be reversed by trickery.

Although he had some plans of his own, he would not reveal them.

How could you say something so heartless?

Jiraiya was also dissatisfied, saying, "This is the village where you were born and raised!"

Orochimaru, too lazy to argue with that idiot, turned and left.

The destruction of the village again will not have much impact on him, since his laboratory is not located in the village, and the number of people who die in the village is not something he should care about. Even if Konoha is really destroyed, it will not affect him.

He was more concerned about the progress of Shimura Danzo and Uzumaki Nagato in capturing the Tailed Beasts. Shimura Danzo now possessed four Tailed Beasts, and the chakra of all nine Tailed Beasts should have been gathered.

Nagato Uzumaki possessed two tailed beasts, and the Four-Tails was definitely already inside that thing.

Now that he has been resurrected by the Second Hokage through the Impure World Reincarnation technique, it is only a matter of time before he finds and captures the Senju Orange Water, thus also possessing four tailed beasts.

With the largest village, Kumogakure, added to the mix, the next few years will inevitably be a battle between these three parties, especially between Shimura Danzo and Uzumaki Nagato, who will each have to fight to the death.

He was very interested in the rivalry between the two men and even had some plans for it.

Hiashi Hyuga, who had been keeping a cold expression, glanced indifferently at Jiraiya before turning and leaving as well.

He was equally annoyed with Jiraiya, who kept saying he was doing it for the village, but in his heart, his gratitude to his teacher came before the village.

It was precisely because of Jiraiya's existence that their group was not perfect; otherwise, they would have already eliminated that old bastard Hiruzen Sarutobi and taken control of Konoha, and there wouldn't be so many problems now.

Now, the village has been destroyed again, and Fugaku has died in battle. Their group has been weakened once more, while Hiruzen Sarutobi did not participate in the battle and did not even send over the Edo Tensei army. He remains at his peak.

However, what troubled him the most were Danzo Nashimura and Nagato Uzumaki, even Kumogakure was not as threatening as those two.

He learned many secrets from his deceased wife Miyu Otsutsuki's memories, including the essence of the Tenseigan and Rinnegan, and the origins of the Ten-Tails and the nine tailed beasts.

Currently, both Shimura Danzo and Uzumaki Nagato are collecting tailed beasts. Nagato even possesses the Rinnegan, while Shimura Danzo's dark chakra is terrifying.

If either of these two were to gather all the tailed beasts, revive the Ten-Tails, and become its jinchūriki, no one in the ninja world would be able to withstand them, not even the strongest village in the world, Kumogakure.

Despite the current strength of the Hidden Cloud Village, it has a fatal weakness: the World Trees.

He knew very well what the true nature of those sacred trees was. As long as someone became the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki, they could control those sacred trees and easily destroy the Hidden Cloud Village.

Therefore, the most dangerous ones are still Danzo Shimura and Nagato Uzumaki, especially Nagato Uzumaki.

Is Konoha really going to be eliminated?

Jiraiya was very disappointed. After trying for so long, had the village finally given up?

There will always be a way.

Minato Namikaze offered words of comfort, though he himself was deeply troubled.

The current situation is extremely unfavorable for them. Not only is the Ninja Kingdom Alliance hostile to them, but Danzo Shimura and Nagato Uzumaki are also lurking in the shadows, eyeing them covetously.

This is a completely unsolvable dead end!

"Shimura Danzo seemed a bit off before, not as strong as last time. And then Uzumaki Nagato launched a surprise attack at this time. Perhaps something big has happened that we don't know about."

Suddenly, Vortex Ninth Grade spoke up and revealed a discovery.

She was far more perceptive than her husband, and coupled with her hatred for Shimura Danzo, she paid more attention to him beforehand, which led to her discovery of something unusual.

"Something is definitely not right. Perhaps Shimura Danzo has done something again."

Minato Namikaze turned his head to look northwest, towards the mainland, and guessed that the change might have occurred there.

(End of this chapter)