Warlock Invasion of Naruto.

perhaps.

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P.S.: There isn't a formal Konoha timeline for Naruto; this is a summary created by fanfiction authors based on the storyline. Two timelines are widely used.

1. If the end of the Fourth Shinobi World War is Konoha Year 64, then the first part of the story takes place in Konoha Year 60, and the Nine-Tails' attack takes place in Konoha Year 48.

Second, if the Fourth Shinobi World War ended in Konoha year 67, then the first part of the story would begin in Konoha year 64, and the Nine-Tails' attack in Konoha year 51. The official guidebooks lean towards the second interpretation; however, they contain many contradictory timelines.

Most Naruto fanfiction on Qidian.com uses Konoha 48 as the timeline for the Nine-Tails' attack, which is familiar to most readers. "The Mature Three-Shot Beast" has always used the first timeline, and there's no right or wrong answer here. This kind of explanation will not be included in the main text thereafter.

P.S.: Please vote! Also, this book will be available on the 1st of next year.

10132242

[Chapter 68 Kidnapping]

Embassy in Konoha.

This is where the three envoys of the Cloud Village delegation are staying.

After the initial agreement on the alliance was reached, the three prepared to return to the village to report back.

However, before that, they were discussing something.

"Have you figured it out?"

"My senses should be fine. That girl's chakra is very special and has great research value. Taking her back might make her a potential vessel for a Jinchūriki."

"Red hair, powerful chakra, seems to be from the Uzumaki clan. Living in such a remote place, it seems he's not highly regarded in Konoha. What do you mean?"

“I suggest we take action tonight, capture her, and return to the village immediately.”

"Won't doing this cause conflict?"

"Don't be afraid. Lord Raikage's meaning is very clear: the alliance is only a temporary measure to stabilize Konoha."

"Konoha wouldn't start a war with us over a mere genin. Even if they wanted to, they don't have the ability right now, so they can only suffer in silence!"

"Let's do it!"

After the three reached a consensus, they decided to take action.

When it got dark, the three of them sneaked in before Kushina returned home alone.

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Kushina strolled leisurely into the courtyard, and the Nine-Tails' reminder echoed in her mind:

"careful!"

Kushina was startled when two ninjas appeared from the shadows of the courtyard and attacked her.

Just as she was about to unleash her chakra, Kurama shouted, "There's another one behind!"

However, it was too late. Ropes appeared behind her and bound Kushina's body. Then, two ninja swords were placed against her neck, and the cold touch made her body stiffen.

The three men tied Kushina up.

"Your vigilance is too poor!" Nine-Tails couldn't help but complain inside the sealed space.

"Why didn't you remind me sooner?" Kushina said irritably, using her chakra to complain to Kurama.

Because their relationship improved, she became much more casual in her speech towards Kurama.

"My senses are completely restricted by Mito's seal. It's already a miracle that I can even notice the people around you. It's clearly your own carelessness! How can you blame me?" Nine-Tails roared. The Vajra Lock binding it like this, was it because it didn't want to sense things from afar?

"This rope is too tight; it's probably a specially made cowhide rope. I can't break free," Kushina said helplessly.

"Hmph! Now you know how uncomfortable it is to be tied up, huh?"

Nine-Tailed Fox snorted coldly, expressing its dissatisfaction.

"Didn't Bai Yu say that the bracelet he gave me would automatically trigger a defensive barrier in times of crisis? Why isn't it working?!" Kushina asked in confusion.

"These three ninjas probably intended to capture you alive from the start. They showed no murderous intent and were very measured in their actions. That's probably why."

"then what should we do?"

“I’ll gather some chakra and send it to you through the crack in the seal. Then you can use the breathing technique that brat Shiraha taught you to unleash your chakra, and you should be able to break free.”

"Okay!" Kushina understood.

"Hurry up!" After the three Cloud Village ninjas tied Kushina up, they saw her standing there in a daze and assumed she was scared out of her wits, so they urged her to hurry up. Another ninja was still pointing his short sword at her.

"Go with them first, I'll get there as soon as possible... Damn Mito!" Nine-Tails said, exerting a little force within the Adamantine Lock, trying to loosen the huge golden chains binding its body. However, the moment it made a move, the chains tightened even more, making Nine-Tails curse in anger.

"You're not allowed to insult Grandma Mito!" Kushina snapped.

"Humph!"

And so, the three Cloud Village ninjas led Kushina out of Konoha.

At that moment, two ANBU ninjas were following behind them.

"Why did the Cloud Village kidnap a genin? What should we do? Should we take action?" one of the ANBU asked in a low voice.

"No! Two against three might be a chance, but it's too risky! If... you go and inform the Third Hokage first, I'll continue following behind them."

Another ANBU member said in an extremely solemn voice that he and his companions were ordered to monitor three Cloud Village ninjas.

After all, the Cloud Village has always had a rather poor reputation.

His companions were unaware of Kushina's true identity, and only regarded her as an orphan of the Uzumaki clan who had come to seek refuge in Konoha.

However, as a close confidant of the Third Hokage, he was one of the few people in the Anbu who knew that Kushina was the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

If a fight breaks out in the village, and Kushina is accidentally injured, releasing the Nine-Tails, it would be a catastrophe. He dares not make the decision on his own.

Judging from the appearance of these three Cloud Hermits, they intend to take her back to Cloud Hermitage.

"it is good!"

The ANBU ninja vanished from the village entrance in a flash, heading straight for the Hokage's office.

By this time, it was completely dark, but the Hokage's office was still brightly lit.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was still processing documents.

Although the Second Shinobi World War has ended, the shinobi world remains fraught with crisis and undercurrents, and the aftermath must be handled properly.

He has to handle many things personally to feel at ease.

Sometimes Hiruzen Sarutobi also wished someone could help him share the burden, but Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado were better at managing logistics.

Dealing with the various ninja clans within the village, as well as handling affairs outside the village, were areas where Danzo excelled.

Previously, he relied heavily on Danzo, but now Root has become Danzo's private organization, and he can't even command Danzo. Moreover, some of the ninjas in the Anbu are from Root, and Danzo has taken away a lot of his power as Hokage.

Danzo's power cannot be taken back immediately, so what needs to be done now is to separate power and check and balance, and not allow Danzo to interfere in more affairs.

"Sandaime-sama!"

Anbu ninjas appeared directly in the Hokage's office.

"What is it?" The third generation asked, his head bowed as he worked on the documents.

"We were ordered to monitor the envoys from Kumogakure and discovered that they kidnapped a genin on the outskirts of the village. They have already left the village, and Night Hawk is watching them. He sent me to inform you that the genin seems to be an orphan of the Uzumaki clan..."

"What?!" The previously composed Third Hokage suddenly trembled, his expression changing drastically. "How dare Kumogakure?!"

The ANBU ninja's expression beneath the mask showed surprise. He hadn't expected the usually calm and wise Third Hokage to react so strongly. Truly worthy of being the great Hokage, caring about everyone in the village.

The Third Hokage took a crystal ball from the drawer and used the 'Telescope Technique'. Soon, a mist appeared within the transparent crystal ball, followed by images. In a moonlit forest, a group of four were traveling: three Cloud Village ninjas and the kidnapped Kushina.

After a moment's thought, the Third Hokage ordered, "Go to the Anbu headquarters immediately and inform Mikaze, Mikaze, and Kuroya to go and support Night Hawk. Make sure Kushina's safety is guaranteed!"

"Yes!"

"Wait! We'll make our move once we reach the border."

"Yes!"

After the ANBU ninja left, the Third Hokage returned to his seat and continued watching the images in the crystal ball.

Sending someone to rescue Kushina immediately would be the best option, but the three Cloud Village ninjas have only recently left Konoha and are likely under the most strain. Making a move now could easily result in Kushina being accidentally injured.

The most crucial point is that if Kushina goes berserk near Konoha and releases the Nine-Tails, it would be extremely dangerous.

Even he wasn't confident he could control the Nine-Tails when it went out of control, since Mito-sama, who was most skilled in sealing techniques, had already passed away.

As the Hokage, he absolutely cannot gamble.

Once Kushina reaches the border, the Anbu can make their move, thus saving him the trouble of taking action himself.

Hiruzen Sarutobi continued to monitor through the crystal ball and increased his chakra output, causing the area displayed in the crystal ball to expand, and the figure of a blond boy appeared in the image.

"Huh? This is... Minato."

10132243

[Chapter 69. Hero Saves the Beauty × Recognizing the Truth √]

Hiruzen Sarutobi raised an eyebrow.

This is an opportunity.

Soon, the ANBU ninja who had just left returned to the Hokage's office. "Third Hokage, Mikaze, Mikaze, and Kuroya have already gone to support Night Hawk. Should I go and provide support?"

"No need, come here." Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a deep voice.

An ANBU ninja came to his side.

Hiruzen Sarutobi pointed at Minato Namikaze's figure in the crystal ball and said, "Lead Minato towards Kushina's direction."

"Yes, sir." The ANBU ninja accepted the order, but hesitated, asking, "Third Hokage, while Minato Namikaze is very strong, he only recently became a Special Jonin. Isn't it too dangerous to send him? What if he acts rashly...?"

"Don't worry, Minato won't do it. Go ahead," Hiruzen Sarutobi said calmly.

"Yes." The ANBU ninja then left.