Konoha: I have a clone in One Piece.

"Well……"

Hanzo the Salamander looked embarrassed, unsure how to respond.

What do you mean by another Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit from the Land of Rain? That was just something he made up!

Over the years, as the conflict between Amegakure and Akatsuki intensified, Hanzo of the Salamander pondered over all five major ninja villages in order to find an ally for himself.

First, there's Kumogakure (Hidden Cloud Village), but it's too far; that won't do.

The Sand Village has no real talent; they're too weak. That won't do.

Kirigakure Village... that place is too eerie, it won't work either.

Konoha Village... The leader of the Akatsuki organization is a disciple of Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha. Moreover, Konoha Village's allies have always met tragic ends, and Hanzo of the Salamander does not want to become the next Land of Whirlpools.

Therefore, the only option left is Iwagakure (Hidden Stone Village).

In order to successfully form an alliance with Iwagakure, Hanzo of the Salamander fabricated a lie.

In other words, he told the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, that there was a Mythical Zoan treasure in the Land of Rain, and promised to find it as soon as possible and give it to Iwagakure.

Because Hanzo the Salamander had eaten the Mythical Zoan type Ushi-Oni Fruit, Onoki didn't suspect anything at first, and was even quite pleased. He decisively became an ally of Amegakure in secret and agreed to join forces to fight the Akatsuki organization.

however……

Looking at Nagato, who had transformed into the Yamata no Orochi from mythology, Hanzo of the Salamander was immediately filled with confusion, muttering to himself:

"Could it be... that the Land of Rain really has another Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit?"

"What do you mean???"

The Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, glared angrily at Hanzo the Salamander opposite him.

"Uh... I mean, I didn't expect the Land of Rain to have three Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruits. It's truly astonishing!"

Hanzo the Salamander snapped out of his daze and immediately made amends with a reassuring expression.

"real?"

The Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, wore a look of doubt on his face.

Hanzo the Salamander nodded again in affirmation, and said with a sincere expression:

"Of course, I do so in the name of a demigod..."

Just then, Kakuzu's shout came from afar.

"leader--"

"The salamander is half-hidden there!"

"He's too strong! We can't defeat him. Only a true god like you can subdue a legendary demigod!"

"..."

Hanzo the Salamander and Onoki were stunned for a moment, then suddenly turned their heads to look.

Just then, Nagato turned several snake heads to the side, and seven or eight blood-red beast eyes coldly stared at the two of them.

"Hanzo..."

"You didn't expect that, did you? I've also obtained a legendary treasure!"

"Today is your death day!!"

The voice just fell.

Nagato controlled the enormous snake body, crawling rapidly toward the two of them while spewing flames and venom at them.

"……Grass!"

The Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, couldn't help but swear; he had no intention of protecting Konoha from disaster.

But soon, just as he was about to run away, Hanzo the Salamander hurriedly spoke up to stop him:

"Lord Tsuchikage, look, our agreed-upon target is right here!"

"This brat is quite strong. Opportunities to surround and attack like this are rare. Once we kill him, the Akatsuki will be finished. And once the Akatsuki is gone, the Mythical Zoan treasure I promised you will be presented to you immediately upon our return to the Land of Rain!"

"...Okay, it's a deal!"

The Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, hesitated for less than a second before quickly agreeing.

"Dust Release: Particle Style - Detachment Technique!"

The white cube reappeared between Onoki's palms.

The short, earth-shadowed figure stared at the rapidly approaching Yamata no Orochi, his expression filled with confidence:

"You Akatsuki brat, you're just unlucky!"

Done.

A white beam of light suddenly shot out from Onoki's hand.

Wherever the white light passed, venom, flames, and flying debris from the battle all vanished into nothingness!

"Bloodline elimination?"

Nagato paused for a moment as his serpentine body moved forward, then a hint of disdain flashed in his eyes.

"Spirit Summoning Technique: Hungry Ghost Realm!"

With the appearance of a white mist, the Preta Path of Pain, one of the Six Paths of Pain who was originally fighting with Jiraiya and the others, was summoned.

Almost no one in the ninja world could withstand the Dust Release head-on; even Susanoo had difficulty defending against it. The next second, it was easily absorbed by the Preta Path Pain's right hand.

"How is that possible???"

The Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, looked horrified.

"Don't worry, his puppet's only strength is its ability to absorb ninjutsu. Let's all attack together!"

Hanzo the Salamander gave a brief reminder, then gripped his sword tightly, his eyes fixed sharply on Nagato. His five- or six-meter-tall, half-human, half-beast body strode forward, shouting with murderous intent:

"Little devil—"

"I will wipe out your Akatsuki organization today!"

"..."

The Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, stood there for a while with an uncertain expression, and soon made a decision in his heart—the ninja world must not have such a powerful being who can restrain him!

Bang!Bang!Bang!

Nagato himself fought against the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, and Hanzo of the Salamander.

In an instant, venom, flames, poisonous mist, and dust swirled everywhere.

Several surrounding streets were affected, houses collapsed, and craters appeared in the ground caused by corrosion or blasting.

Meanwhile, Pain, along with Kakuzu and the others, continued to suppress Minato Namikaze and the others after their arrival.

……

Meanwhile, in a corner of the battlefield.

While controlling the Fourth Mizukage Yagura and Kisame of Akatsuki to throw the match, Obito Uchiha glanced in Nagato's direction and whispered, "..."

"When did that guy eat the fruit?"

About a month ago.

Kisame answered seriously.

You consumed such a powerful treasure a month ago, but didn't tell me? Has Nagato truly lost all trust in me?

I wasn't even notified about this operation...

In the Kamui dimension, Obito Uchiha's face was cold, and he felt a surge of killing intent towards Nagato Uzumaki, whose strength had suddenly increased and was out of control.

but……

"Heh, attacking Konoha at this time is not a bad choice."

"Once we get rid of those troublesome guys, Nagato... you'll have no reason to live anymore!"

Obito Uchiha gave a cold laugh, and the crimson Mangekyou Sharingan in his eyes spun once.

Then, a figure emerged from the spatial vortex beside the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura.

Obito Uchiha looked at his capable subordinate Kisame and instructed him:

"Kisame, you don't need to stay here any longer! Go destroy! Go slaughter! Destroy everything in Konoha!"

"yes!"

Kisame bowed respectfully in response, then quickly turned and left.

"Heh heh, Konoha Village..."

Obito Uchiha looked at Minato Namikaze, who was engaged in a chaotic battle with Pain and Kakuzu, and laughed cruelly:

"Teacher~"

"Since I couldn't release the Nine-Tails last time, well... this time I'll bring the Three-Tails. Is that too much to ask?"

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Amidst the laughter, Obito Uchiha suddenly placed his palm on the abdomen of the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura!

next second.

boom! ! !

Dust flew everywhere.

Suddenly, Isobu, one of the nine tailed beasts, appeared!

"Go, destroy everything you see, bury this village, and everyone in this village, completely!"

Obito Uchiha gave the order with a wild laugh.

The Fourth Mizukage, Yagura, transformed into his Jinchuriki form. The Mangekyou Sharingan pattern flashed in his eyes, and then he nodded blankly. He opened his mouth and began to gather chakra, spitting out a Tailed Beast Ball.

Bang! ! !

A violent explosion rang out.

One-tenth of Konoha Village, and several surrounding streets, were blasted into ruins by the Tailed Beast Ball!

Seeing this, Obito Uchiha gave a sinister smile and disappeared into the Kamui dimension.

The next moment, he arrived in front of Mei Terumi, Zabuza, and the other Mist Ninja, arrogantly issuing his orders:

"The Hidden Mist Village and the Hidden Leaf Village have gone to war!"

"Your Mizukage is preparing to take this opportunity to wipe out the other forces here. You... come at me too."

After saying that, he didn't wait for Mei Terumi and the others to respond.

Obito Uchiha then once again disappeared into the Kamui dimension and headed to Minato Namikaze's location.

"Lord Mizukage... how could this be...?"

"Could it be that the Mizukage was already under Obito Uchiha's control?"

"Why, damn it, damn Obito Uchiha, why didn't we find out sooner!"

"What should we do now that things are like this?"

"..."

Mei Terumi and the other Mist Ninja watched as their Mizukage indiscriminately unleashed Tailed Beast Balls within Konoha, killing countless members of various factions, and were immediately caught in a dilemma.

……

On the other side, inside the underground shelter.

"Obito...?!"

Upon seeing Obito Uchiha appear and release the Three-Tails, Kushina Uzumaki's face immediately turned furious.

She bent down and gently patted Naruto's head, saying earnestly:

"Mommy's going to fight the bad guys. You and Sasuke stay with Aunt Mikoto and don't run around, okay?"

"Uh-huh!!"

Naruto nodded, then shouted with a determined expression:

"Go, Mom! Defeat those bad guys who are destroying our village!"

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Kushina Uzumaki laughed loudly, her body transforming into a half-human, half-beast Tyrannosaurus Rex form, and she quickly rushed towards the battlefield.

……

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Every region of Konoha Village has been subjected to unprecedented destruction.

After Obito Uchiha controlled and released the Three-Tails, forcing some Kirigakure ninjas to join the battle, the battlefield instantly became even more chaotic.

The Fourth Raikage A and Mifune were locked in a fierce battle, while Konan and the Fourth Kazekage Rasa were also at a stalemate.

Nagato's true form was still suppressing the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, and Hanzo the Salamander.

However, Minato Namikaze had already left the battlefield of Pain's Six Paths and was now facing the relentless bombardment of the Three-Tails Isobu and the elusive Obito Uchiha with his wife Kushina Uzumaki.

Jiraiya, the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, and Orochimaru remained in place, tightly holding off Pain.

Kisame was indiscriminately destroying everything in Konoha by unleashing his Water Release techniques.

Kakuzu and the others stayed on the edge of the battlefield, watching the show while occasionally stepping in to deal with the remaining forces of Konoha.

In a short time, all forces were gradually put at a disadvantage and in a predicament under the combined attack of the Akatsuki organization and the Kirigakure brought by Obito Uchiha. Konoha Village was devastated and countless villagers and ninjas died!

however.

Despite the perilous situation, the root base was as peaceful and serene as a pristine paradise.

Hearing the continuous explosions outside, Itachi Uchiha gritted his teeth, looked at Danzo Shimura, who sat calmly in a chair, and angrily questioned him:

"Why aren't we going to rescue them?"

"The village is under attack by the enemy!"

"..."

Danzo Shimura glanced at Itachi Uchiha indifferently, his lips twitching involuntarily, feeling as if he had eaten shit.

How could this brat be a member of the Uchiha clan?

How could this little devil with such an evil face, who likes to shout and yell, be the kind of talent I'm looking for?

Suppressing his dissatisfaction, Shimura Danzo instructed the Root members, including Yamanaka Fu, who were standing to the side:

"The opportunity to make Konoha Village great again has arrived!"

"Go, kill all the contestants from various factions hiding in the shelter!"

"Don't let a single one escape!"

"yes!"

The members of the Root organization responded respectfully, and then their figures disappeared in unison.

Uchiha Itachi's eyes widened, and his voice trembled with disbelief:

"You...you...you..."

"What you're doing will start a huge war!"

"Hmph, war? I'm doing this for the future of Konoha!"

Danzo Shimura looked disdainful, then glanced at Itachi Uchiha, suppressing his disgust, and explained slowly:

"The leaders of all the various factions are here now, and they're in trouble. If we seize this opportunity to eliminate them along with those young examinees, Konoha will become the strongest village in the ninja world and the most promising village to unify the entire ninja world!"

"War will not break out because their leaders and the best of the new generation are dead, and what's left are easy guys to deal with."

"Itachi, you should go too. Go with Kaze and the others and carry out Root's first mission."

"Whether the village will decline in this disaster and be wiped out by other villages, or become more prosperous, depends on those of us who hold fast in the darkness!"

"..."

Itachi Uchiha was stunned.

He never expected Danzo to say such a thing.

Indeed, although he abhorred war, he was not a fool.

Konoha has suffered heavy losses in this attack and is destined to decline for a long time. If nothing is done now, other villages will probably not let go of this good opportunity, and war will most likely still break out.

"……good!"

Itachi Uchiha nodded with difficulty, then stepped towards the outside.

"Heh heh, Uchiha..."

As Danzo Shimura watched Itachi Uchiha's departing figure, he gave a sinister laugh.

……

outside world.

Konoha Village has been almost completely destroyed in the battles fought by numerous powerful ninjas, with nearly half of the village disappearing.

"ah--"

"Help……"

"boom!!!"

"..."

Seeing the village in such a terrible state and hearing the villagers' cries and wails, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was heartbroken and furious.

He knew he absolutely could not let them continue fighting! (End of Chapter)