Naruto: From Shikotsumyaku to Otsutsuki

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In the Hokage's office, a crimson figure smashed the table with a punch and roared angrily.

"Third Hokage, hand over the murderer immediately! Otherwise, war will break out!" Raikage's advisor, Tsuchikage, demanded forcefully, his hair standing on end in anger.

His entire body was enveloped in crimson magma, and the terrifying heat distorted the air, causing Kakashi, Tenzo, Nara Shikaku, and others who were guarding the Third Hokage to turn pale.

Lava Release Chakra Mode.

This is a technique exclusive to Lava Release bloodline ninjas. Their entire bodies are wrapped in high-temperature lava, which can melt anything they touch. At the same time, it can enhance their defense. It is a rare and powerful bloodline ninjutsu that has both offensive and defensive capabilities.

Tsuchida was not only an advisor to the Raikage throughout history, but also the only Lava Release bloodline ninja in Kumogakure.

He possesses exceptional wisdom and foresight, and is also the mainstay of Kumogakure's fighting force, second only to the Raikage and the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki in strength.

Thud... thud...

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, frowned deeply as he puffed on his pipe, the strong tobacco aroma turning into a pungent odor from the intense heat.

"Tsuchidai, before we proceed, please explain why your subordinates went to abduct the eldest daughter of the Hyuga main family?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi stared at the earthen platform, various schemes and plots swirling in his mind.

Although Yunyin's desire to seize the Byakugan bloodline was extremely obvious, he still did not want to easily give up the opportunity for peace.

Tsuchida had already seen through Hiruzen Sarutobi's intentions during the negotiations over the past few days, and he immediately turned the tables, saying forcefully:

"Looting? What looting? The Hyuga clan's eldest daughter didn't even lose a hair. All I know is that we came with peaceful goodwill, but now she's dead in Konoha, and the one who died was Moshibi, who was supposed to succeed the Fifth Raikage."

Tsuchida's eyes were bloodshot as he stared intently at Hiruzen Sarutobi, his voice filled with sorrow as he said, "Damn it! We sent our best ninja to bring about peace, and you assassinated Moshibi instead."

"I now have ample reason to believe that you, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, have no intention of peace whatsoever. You are merely using peace as a pretext to destroy the most outstanding next generation of my Hidden Cloud Village."

"In that case, let's start the war!"

After a huge accusation was leveled against Hiruzen Sarutobi, Tsuchida became even more powerful.

He completely ignored the explanations from Konoha's side, assumed a fighting stance, and began rapidly forming hand seals.

"Melting Escape: Protective Jade".

"Kassadin, use the Heavenly Transmission Technique to send the news of the war back!"

*Pfft...*

An astonishing amount of Lava Release chakra rapidly transformed into rubber and spewed out from the earthen platform, forming a sphere that instantly protected Kassadin behind him.

"Yes, Lord Todai."

Kassa wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes, his gaze filled with hatred, and his fingers began to frantically form hand seals.

The two worked together seamlessly.

This move stunned everyone on Konoha's side.

Hiruzen Sarutobi held a puff of smoke in his mouth and forgot to spit it out, much to the surprise of Kakashi, Tenzo, Shikaku Nara, and the others.

Only Danzo, hidden in the cubicle, was overjoyed.

"Quick, stop him! Cough cough cough..." Hiruzen Sarutobi roared, coughing loudly as he was choked by the smoke.

Fearing that the Hidden Cloud Village might actually do something, he ignored the burning pain in his throat and said urgently, "Tsuchikage, calm down, stop the Heavenly Delivery Technique immediately. Konoha is genuinely committed to promoting peace. Moshibi's death was an accident, and I will definitely give you a satisfactory explanation."

"An explanation? Just a lie. Third Hokage, do you really think I'm a child?"

Tutai remained unmoved, dodging Kakashi and Tenzo who were attacking him, and deliberately revealed Kasai behind him.

Nara Shikaku immediately seized the opportunity and used his secret shadow ninjutsu.

"Shadow Binding Technique"

A dark shadow stretched from Shikaku's feet and shot towards Kassadin.

Nara Shikaku was the Hokage's strategist, and he knew that the Tsuchikage platform wasn't important right now; what was important was to subdue Kasai, who could transmit messages.

The moment their shadows connected, Kassadin's frantic hand seal-making abruptly stopped, as if a machine had been unplugged.

"call...."

Seeing that the Heavenly Delivery Technique had been stopped, Hiruzen Sarutobi breathed a sigh of relief and quickly reassured him, "Tsuchidai, calm down. Give me a day, and I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer. If war breaks out, even more people from Kumogakure will die."

"A satisfactory answer? Hmph, the only answer that would satisfy me is to hand over the murderer, Hyuga Hiashi."

Tsuchikage, taking advantage of the situation, slightly restrained his Lava Release chakra and said coldly, "My Hidden Cloud Village also yearns for peace. I hope Konoha will not disappoint me. I only want Hiashi Hyuga's corpse to comfort the deceased Moshiro. If you cannot give me a satisfactory answer by tomorrow morning, my Hidden Cloud Village does not mind repeating the Battle of Kikyo Mountain."

In the Battle of Kikyo Mountain, Konoha was driven to its doorstep, with tens of thousands of ninjas dying, severely weakening the village.

If this happened again, who knows how many more people would die, and Konoha would probably decline from that point on.

Hiruzen Sarutobi would absolutely not allow such a thing to happen.

He knew this was Yunyin's strategy, and the goal was definitely to get the Byakugan, but he didn't dare to gamble.

Furthermore, Kumogakure lost some outstanding ninjas, and the Fourth Raikage, A, was notoriously all brawn and no brains. If things went wrong...

Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a bitter taste in his mouth and for a moment he remembered Danzo's suggestion.

But in the next instant, he banished that terrible thought from his mind and said in a deep voice:

"Tutai, I will give you a satisfactory answer by tomorrow morning. Now, stop."

"Hmph, then I'll give you one day."

A moment later, Tutai led Kassadin out, slamming the door behind him.

The Hokage's office was in a mess, with molten lava and burnt documents everywhere.

Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't resist taking out his pipe again, taking two deep drags to calm himself down, and then said to the people behind him:

"Tenzo, I'll leave the building repairs to you. Kakashi, go and inform the heads of the Hyuga main and branch families to come here. Shikaku, go and invite the two advisors."

"Yes, Lord Hokage."

As the group prepared to leave, Hiruzen Sarutobi thought for a moment and then said, "Kakashi, the Uchiha clan's territory is right next door. Go find Fugaku and ask him to bring Shisui along. They're absent from this battle."

Kakashi was taken aback, and instantly realized that the Third Hokage was dissatisfied with the Uchiha clan.

That's true, though.

As a major clan that commands the Konoha Guard, and with this battle taking place in the neighboring Hyuga clan, the Uchiha clan should logically be the first to provide support. However, not a single one of them showed up, clearly indicating that they had other plans.

"Understood, Hokage-sama."

After Kakashi turned and left, Danzo immediately came out of the cubicle.

A sinister sneer crossed his face. "Hand over Hyuga Hiashi? Hmph, I was right, Kumogakure truly harbors treacherous ambitions. Hiruzen, I told you, you would regret this. How about it now?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was already in a bad mood, and now he was mocked by Danzo. He instantly lost face and, in a fit of rage, said:

"Danzo, I am the Hokage. Watch your tone."