After the Ōtsutsuki invasion, Ryan directed Konoha Village to develop various technologies rapidly. Researchers focused on creating scientific ninja tools, chakra cannons, and other advanced weaponry specifically designed to counter and at least monitor the special abilities of the Ōtsutsuki.
In the world of the Fourth Hokage, Minato,
"Hokage-sama, dozens of Kage-level chakra signatures are rapidly approaching Konoha!!" An Anbu member rushed into the Hokage's office. "The masked man is threatening to attack our village! He has elite Shinobi from Iwa and Kumo with him!"
"What?" Minato stood up in shock upon hearing the Anbu ninja's report.
Obito and his new allies had begun their assault, and it was a coordinated attack involving three factions: the Akatsuki, led by Obito, and two great shinobi villages that Konoha had not yet taken over. The Kages of Iwagakure and Kumogakure were with him, along with several powerful members of the Akatsuki. They were all targeting Konoha, creating a formidable and unprecedented threat.
"What happened?" Minato asked in a deep voice. "Our previous investigations indicated they weren't planning any attacks toward Konoha so soon. You reported they were only doing bounty missions."
The Anbu ninja remained silent for a moment, acknowledging the inconsistency. "Our intelligence might have been flawed. The positions of this chakra don't align with the findings from our investigation. These individuals should be in the Land of Hot Water not near Konoha."
Minato listened but didn't blame the anbu. It was too late for that. The attack had already begun. It seemed the Anbu ninja wasn't strong enough, and it was likely they were discovered by Akatsuki members during their investigations.
So the enemy had been deliberately deceiving them, causing confusion among their ranks. This realization only deepened Minato's frustration. His plans had been well thought out: first, he aimed to slowly disintegrate the economy of Iwa and Kumo and then unify them under Konoha to secure the village's future before dealing with Obito. But now, Obito had allied with two, catching him off guard.
Minato understood that the only option left was to fight fiercely. There was no time for hesitation. He quickly mobilized all available ninjas, leading a large force to the frontlines.
Upon assessing the enemy forces, Minato's expression grew grimmer. The opposition had summoned their elite: Obito had brought over a dozen Akatsuki members, each at Kage level. Additionally, the Kage of the Iwagakure and Komogakure were present, each bringing their substantial contingents.
Faced with such formidable opponents, Minato knew the battle ahead would be difficult.
The ninjas on Konoha's side were beginning to panic. The sight of their opponents' formidable chakras made it clear that the situation was dangerous. If they weren't careful, Konoha could be in real danger.
Currently, the strongest ninja on their side was undeniably the Fourth Hokage, Minato. The rest of the forces were far from adequate. It was impractical to expect Minato to handle more than two Kage-level enemies alone.
Minato himself had a grave expression. "There are too many enemies," he admitted. "Even with the Flying Thunder God Technique, it's challenging to manage such a large-scale battle by myself."
Realizing there was no choice, Minato reluctantly opened the chat group interface and hit the help button. "Hokages, I need your help!" he thought urgently.
If he could call for help, why shouldn't he? Even if he won the battle without the help, it would severely weaken Konoha. Minato wasn't foolish. Given the overwhelming strength of their opponents, it was clear that reinforcements were necessary. With eleven Hokages on his side, each powerful in their own right, it would be unwise not to call for help. Waiting until he was severely outmatched before seeking assistance would be a grave mistake.
At the same time, in Ryan's world, he was in Konaha's research department, researching the Ōtsutsuki clan when a sharp, alarm suddenly blared. Ryan looked into the chat, slightly surprised.
"Who is it now?" he wondered. Seeing that the alert was from Minato, Ryan frowned. "Minato? Your counterpart has helped me a lot in this world. Now it's my term to help you."
Without hesitation, he pressed the response button.
In the Seventh Hokage Naruto World,
Naruto was jolted awake by the blaring siren. It was the first time he had heard such a sound. After a moment of confusion, he quickly realized the reason for the noise.
"An emergency alert from the chat group?" he thought. "I've used this once to ask for help, but now others are in trouble, I can't just stand by. I have to step up and help!"
Determined, Naruto clicked on the alert and saw that the request was from his father, Fourth Hokage Minato.
"I can't afford to wait!" he thought. "If there's a chance to make a difference, I need to act now. Father needs me!"
In other words, the other members also responded to the call for help.
Sixth Hokage Kakashi observed the scene before him and said, "Sensei? I'm not sure what's going on, but I need to move now!"
In the Fourth Hokage Minato World,
Tsuchikage Onoki exuded an air of haughty confidence. With a smug smile, he taunted, "Did you expect this attack, Young Hokage-sama? While you've been methodically planning your strategies and annexations, we've already set our plans to end Konoha today. You won't have a moment to react!" He chuckled with a sense of victorious satisfaction.
Raikage shared a similar sense of pride. "What? Aren't you supposed to be the fastest ninja in the world? Let's see how you manage to escape this time. The only way you'll survive today is by abandoning the entire village and letting them all perish. Run away now if you dare!"
Obito, on the other hand, was less concerned with taunting. "Alright, enough with the nonsense. Let's attack."
Seeing the arrogance of their opponents, the ninjas of Konoha were visibly angered. The opponents were displaying ruthless inhumanity.
Minato, however, remained composed. He knew he wasn't alone in this fight. Suddenly, amid the battlefield, a vibrant rift of space appeared, drawing the attention of Obito, Minato, and everyone else. From this rift stepped out Ryan.
"Who is this?" someone asked. "And why is he dressed like Hokage?"
The surprise was palpable in their voices. Meanwhile, Minato wore a gratified smile, feeling reassured. With Ryan's arrival, other Hokages followed: Seventh Hokage Naruto, Kakashi, and more. As they appeared, the entire ninja world was thrown into shock.
Obito was barely holding back his frustration. "Seriously? So many Hokages all at once? Those must be clones. How can there be two Tsunades, Kakashi, and—Madara's supposed to be dead!"
The Tsuchikage, Onoki, stood frozen for a moment, his eyes narrowing as they locked onto the imposing figure of Madara Uchiha. Memories of their first meeting surged through his mind—a younger Onoki trembling before the man who had effortlessly rebuffed the tide of negotiation with a single glance at his sensei and him.
"Madara…" Onoki whispered, his voice carrying a mixture of fear and awe. "You shouldn't exist. Not after all these years."
A's fists clenched involuntarily, his mind racing as he recalled one of the most infamous tales in Kumogakure's history—a tale passed down through generations, one that painted Tobirama as a relentless predator who had dealt a grievous blow to their village.
He could almost hear his father's grave tone as he recounted the day Kumo suffered one of its darkest defeats. "Tobirama Senju was no ordinary shinobi," his father had said. "He was a shadow of death, moving faster than our eyes could follow. It was during the First Shinobi World War that he struck Kumo with a blow we still struggle to forget."
Raikage could vividly recall the story of Kumo's Second Raikage, a man who had sought diplomacy and peace with Konohagakure. But Tobirama had turned that hope into ash, ambushing their leader on his return to Kumo. It was a massacre. Not only was the Second Raikage slain, but the two semi-jinchuriki of the Nine-Tails who served under him were taken down as well. These hosts, who wielded fragments of the Kyuubi's chakra, had been Kumo's pride and its deterrent against enemy aggression. And Tobirama had erased them in mere moments.
(This is the official story passed down in Kumo. If Hiruzen can be strongest Hokage of Konoha. Then Tobirama can be the nightmare that haunts Kumo. Mighty Duy and Obito can be genin who almost buried Kirigakure.)
Raikage's jaw tightened, his usual bravado momentarily subdued by the weight of the past. "That man turned a diplomatic mission into a bloodbath. Kumo mourned for years. And now, here he is again—like a ghost that refuses to stay buried."
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