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In Konoha, a huge barrier in the central area completely enveloped the Sarutobi, Yamanaka, Nara, Akimichi, and Shimura clans, among other high-ranking families of the Hokage lineage.
"Damn it! What's going on with the old man!"
When the barrier was opened, Jiraiya couldn't help but be shocked by the scene. The area was in complete disarray, and the elite of various clans had suffered heavy losses. The barrier completely blocked all the ninjas, which was a major cause of the casualties.
The traces of disarray everywhere clearly indicated that there had initially been a fierce battle among the ninjas, followed by a terrifyingly destructive Jinchuriki.
"Third Hokage!"
At that moment, several ANBU and Root ninjas appeared in disarray. The leader urgently said in a deep voice, "Third Hokage, we were ordered to suppress the rebellion, but for some reason, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki suddenly appeared here."
"Damn it! Ordered to suppress the rebellion, whose orders are you following!"
Sarutobi Asuma, who followed, roared in anger when he saw the mess in his clan's territory.
"Asuma!"
Just then, Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Third Hokage, shouted angrily. His imposing aura immediately intimidated everyone, and his eyes, though cloudy, shone with a cold light.
"Is this the genjutsu of the Uchiha's Mangekyō Sharingan!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen said with an ugly expression. At this moment, the pupils of the several Root and ANBU ninjas in front of him suddenly turned a crimson red, revealing the outlines of the Mangekyō Sharingan, and then transformed into crows that slowly converged into a figure.
"Third Hokage, this is my Mangekyō Sharingan's technique Kotoamatsukami. The Root and ANBU captains were to activate it upon receiving the order to eliminate the Uchiha clan, thereby altering their thinking."
As the illusion of the crows in front of them dissipated, Sarutobi Asuma looked at the scene in front of him with fury, while Sarutobi Hiruzen was shocked.
Kotoamatsukami! Such a terrifying technique, capable of modifying a ninja's will and manipulating them without their knowledge.
"We!" The several ANBU and Root captains, who had escaped the control of Kotoamatsukami, looked at themselves in horror, as if they had issued a wrong order.
Defeated! His last strategy had failed! Originally, regardless of the Jōnin Council's decision, the elite of the ANBU and Root would unite to annihilate the Uchiha clan, then turn their weapons against everyone at the Jōnin Council who belonged to the Uchiha clan.
After all, just a pair of Mangekyō Sharingan, this time Sarutobi Hiruzen even recalled Jiraiya and Tsunade to prevent any accidents, as the annihilation of the Uchiha clan was already a foregone conclusion, and everyone would have to reluctantly accept it.
But unexpectedly, Uchiha Itachi's betrayal and Uchiha Shisui's use of the Mangekyō Sharingan's genjutsu to change the will of the leaders of the ANBU and Root, turned the original order to suppress the Uchiha clan into this.
"Order from me: ANBU and Root to open a gap in the barrier, all Chūnin and below to withdraw from the battle."
"Roar!"
At that moment, a beast's roar echoed through the skies. Jiraiya, who was far away, was shocked by the scene. A blood-red figure howled to the sky, with four tails wildly flailing.
Meanwhile, the ominous chakra of the Nine-Tails resonated, and a huge Tailed Beast Bomb was swallowed.
"Not good!"
Seeing this scene, Jiraiya couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki has gone berserk; this is a serious problem.
"Old man, what's going on with the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!"
Not just Jiraiya, but even Sarutobi Hiruzen's face turned terribly grim. At that moment, he tore off his Hokage robe, revealing the battle armor underneath.
"All Jonin, join me in battle!"
Boom! The terrifying explosive power of the Tailed Beast Ball caused the barrier to collapse instantly. Everyone in Konoha looked fearfully towards the roaring epicenter.
A familiar fear resurfaced, and in an instant, everyone in the streets of Konoha was thrown into chaos. Countless civilians panicked, running towards bomb shelters. All ninjas in Konoha were immediately on full alert.
The sound of explosions was incessant. After the last Nine-Tails disturbance, Konoha had been reorganized, and as a result, the Sarutobi, Yamanaka, Nara, Akimichi, and Shimura clans, among others, were grouped close together, leading to them being targeted in the attack.
"Teacher Yoru!"
At this time, Uchiha Yoru, taking advantage of the chaos in Konoha, had already ordered the Police Force to take over the village. Both the Root and ANBU headquarters were raided.
Uchiha Itachi's crimson eyes were bloodshot, clearly having used the Mangekyō Sharingan before.
"When the Jonin meeting was called, Elder Danzō from the Root issued orders for ANBU to work with Root, with the primary objective being to eradicate the rebellion at the Uchiha clan."
Uchiha Itachi calmly narrated all this while Tsunade was right beside him, with Uchiha Yoru showing no intention of stopping him.
Hearing this secret, Tsunade frowned and snorted coldly, "So you, brat, used the Mangekyō genjutsu to alter that order! With ANBU's assistance, and Root being a group of mindless killing machines..."
At this, Tsunade's face showed a mocking smile and she shook her head, "The old man probably never imagined his plan would be thwarted by a twelve-year-old."
At this moment, Tsunade's gaze turned to Uchiha Yoru, her expression growing more serious, "Brat, if it weren't for this little one, I wonder what your backup plan would have been?"
Faced with Tsunade's question, Uchiha Yoru looked towards the smoke-rising Sarutobi clan area, his eyes narrowing.
"I don't want to lie. Konoha is already rotten to the core. If Konoha cannot accommodate the Uchiha, then the Uchiha, who once helped found Konoha, can surely bring it down and start anew."
As he said this, a confident smile appeared on Uchiha Yoru's face, "Me, Shisui, Itachi, plus Kakashi, three and a half pairs of Mangekyō Sharingan, and Might Guy who can now open seven gates. What can Konoha use to resist my determination to rebuild it!"
"And what about the Nine-Tails?" Tsunade stared intently at Uchiha Yoru, and in response to this question, Uchiha Yoru shrugged, showing a meaningful smile.
Facing this question, Uchiha Itachi answered solemnly.
"Lady Tsunade, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki has always been under the surveillance of the Third Hokage's ANBU. We never had the chance to intervene."
"Then tell me, what is this unrestrained Nine-Tails Jinchuriki doing in the village now?"
Facing Tsunade's questioning, Uchiha Yoru narrowed his eyes and waved his hand, saying, "It was the pseudo Jinchuriki secretly cultivated by the Daimyo's Twelve Guardian Ninja back then."
"It was me!" At this moment, Uchiha Itachi stood up and took responsibility for these matters.
"Teacher's secret arrangements. This pseudo Jinchuriki is just our trump card, to be released only at the moment of life and death for the Uchiha clan. Moreover, due to the use of secret medicines, this pseudo Jinchuriki will only perish from exhaustion."
Hearing these explanations, Tsunade couldn't help but curse loudly, "Damn bastards."
It's all a bunch of messed-up things. The old man wanted to undercut the foundation, but he didn't expect the Uchiha clan to have so many trump cards.
"What are you standing there for, do you really want to just watch this Nine-Tails destroy Konoha!"
After cursing under her breath, Tsunade looked at Uchiha Yoru with a raised eyebrow and yelled angrily. Facing the furious Tsunade, Uchiha Yoru simply smiled.
Swoosh~
Countless black dots on the rooftops of Konoha leaped, heading towards the smoke-shrouded area in the distance.
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Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bullet
Fire Release: Toad Oil Flame Bullet
On the battlefield, Jiraiya and Sarutobi Hiruzen are hesitant to act, and the four-tailed Jinchuriki is exceptionally terrifying.
The approaching ninjas are terrified, shocked by the power of the four-tailed Jinchuriki.
Painful Sky Leg
Suddenly, a figure flashes in front of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. Jiraiya urgently shouts, "Tsunade, stop!"
But Tsunade doesn't hold back and kicks the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki with a heavy blow, creating a huge crater in the distance.
However, Tsunade's face is serious; her foot feels numb. The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is too heavy, as if his chakra is extremely dense, like kicking a solid iron ball.
"Roar!"
With a roar, amidst the dust, a black Tailed Beast Bomb forms rapidly. Jiraiya, seeing this, exclaims in alarm and anger, "Damn it, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is gathering power faster."
"Tsunade, slow down!"
Jiraiya, treating the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki as Naruto, is filled with anxiety. He has been hesitant, but Tsunade, not caring about this, teleports in front of the Jinchuriki and punches him, sending him flying.
Even the Tailed Beast Bomb he was forming gets punched into the sky, exploding above the village, bringing a sound of destruction.
Uchiha Itachi, leading an elite group of ninjas, arrives late to see Sarutobi Hiruzen filled with frustration.
The situation is out of control; the Konoha is already under the control of the police force.
"Uchiha Yoru!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen, in armor, appears, angrily looking at Uchiha Yoru. He takes a deep breath to suppress his anger and says solemnly, "Now is not the time for our conflict. We need to seal the Jinchuriki first."
Meanwhile, the ruins are surrounded by Konoha Jonin, who watch the raging four-tailed Jinchuriki with grave concern.
The most exciting battle in the original story with a four-tailed Jinchuriki should be the one at the Tenchi Bridge against Orochimaru. This battle shows the strength of a four-tailed Jinchuriki skyrocketing to the level of the Sannin.
Their chakra and destructive power far exceed the Sannin, making their overall combat capability at the Sannin level.
However, the current four-tailed Jinchuriki is unusually violent. Uchiha Yoru is amazed, thinking that the Hero's Water is indeed powerful. A Jinchuriki on such a forbidden drug has exceeded all limits and won't stop until exhausted.
"Roar!"
At that moment, a roar echoes through the sky. The impostor Jinchuriki, hit by Tsunade's punch, roars out of the ground, mouth filled with a black Tailed Beast Bomb, screaming madly.
"Get out of the way!"
At this moment, Uchiha Yoru's shadow suddenly appeared in the distance, crossing his hands and biting his lip, then fiercely slamming the ground.
Summoning Jutsu: Quadruple Rashomon
The earth trembled, and one gate after another rose from the ground. The sound of metal bells echoed, and countless Konoha ninjas watched in a daze.
Four gates, comparable to the Great Gate of Konoha, slowly rose from the ground, blocking the path of the Tailed Beast Bomb.
The black Tailed Beast Bomb flashed, followed by a dazzling white light and then a terrifying explosion that echoed through the clouds.
Boom! Three of the Rashomon gates were instantly destroyed, but the last one stood firm, withstanding the aftermath of the Tailed Beast Bomb's explosion.
"Defense! It held!"
Countless Konoha Jonin watched in stunned silence. The host of the Four-Tails, having exploded in power, far surpassed ordinary Kage-level ninja, especially with their immense chakra and destructive power, clearly showing all Konoha ninja why a Jinchuriki can be a deterrent weapon in the ninja world.
If a Jonin is already beyond human limits, capable of changing the terrain with their jutsu, then a Jinchuriki with four tails unleashed is a terrifying being capable of erasing landscapes with a single strike.
Boom! In an instant, Uchiha Yoru, his body flashing with lightning, appeared in front of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. With a flash of lightning, he swung a punch and sent the Nine-Tails flying.
But the moment he struck, Uchiha Yoru's face changed, so heavy! The fake Nine-Tails Jinchuriki was entirely a chakra entity.
"Uchiha Yoru, that's Naruto!"
Seeing Uchiha Yoru's merciless attack, Jiraiya was shocked and angry. His hands forming seals, he was filled with tension, sweat sliding down his temples.
"How is this possible! Why didn't the genjutsu work?"
"Five Elements Seal!" In an instant, Jiraiya rushed in front of the fake Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, roaring in anger, and seals appeared on his five fingers.
However, the moment he struck the abdomen, Jiraiya's eyes widened in disbelief.
"Pfft!"
A mouthful of blood sprayed out, and he was greeted with the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki roar to the sky.
"Jiraiya!"
From a distance, the onlookers were unclear about the situation. They only saw Jiraiya being severely injured and sent flying, his chest soaked in blood.
Seeing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen, with a grave expression, said, "Prepare the sealing jutsu for the barrier team."
Saying this, Sarutobi Hiruzen bit his finger, preparing to perform a summoning jutsu.
On the battlefield, Uchiha Yoru, transformed into a bolt of lightning, showcased his terrifying physical jutsu in front of everyone.
In his Lightning Release Armor, Uchiha Yoru actually engaged in close combat with the Four-Tails Jinchuriki and was even dominating.
Lightning Release: Chidori
With a flash of lightning, black blood splattered and evaporated in the air, while the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki was an utterly terrifying undying creature.
Under the tireless, furious roar, the injuries instantly healed. It's more accurate to say that the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki before us is no longer a flesh and blood body, but a pure chakra solid entity.
From a distance, Jiraiya, amidst the rubble, couldn't help but cough up a mouthful of fresh blood. Tsunade, who arrived quickly, couldn't help frowning and said in a deep voice, "Jiraiya, your injuries are severe now, with three ribs broken."
However, at this moment, Jiraiya, gasping for breath with blood flowing from his mouth, incredulously looked at the distant Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, somewhat in despair, "How is it possible! How has Naruto, with four tails, already...!"
The initial illusion and the subsequent sealing technique, all failed. It was finally confirmed that the current Nine-Tails Jinchuriki had died, and what's before us is merely the physical manifestation of the Nine-Tails chakra, accompanied by the Jinchuriki's lingering resentment. Once this resentment dissipates, it will completely vanish from this world.
What's before us is not the Jinchuriki, but purely a solid entity of the Nine-Tails chakra.
The pseudo Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is empty, having exhausted the potential of life after the outbreak.
At this moment, from afar, Sarutobi Hiruzen showed a look of shock and anger, "Naruto!"
Using the Summoning Jutsu to summon Enma, Sarutobi Hiruzen, in shock and anger, couldn't help but ask, "Enma, how is Naruto with you?"
The summoned Enma was also shocked to see Naruto, surrounded by the Nine-Tails chakra, and exclaimed in astonishment, "Hiruzen, wasn't it you who asked me to take Naruto back to the summoning land?"
At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally understood everything. The outbreak of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki in Konoha was not Naruto; Naruto had always been in his hands.
However, the moment the real Naruto appeared, he was immediately affected by the distant four-tailed outbreak, causing the Nine-Tails chakra to resonate and start leaking out.
"Terrible!"
The crimson Sharingan appeared before them, as Kakashi Hatake, Itachi, and Shisui appeared. Under the gaze of two pairs of Mangekyou Sharingan, Hiruzen Sarutobi was filled with anger.
He had not yet been defeated. As long as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki was there, even if Konoha fell, what of it? With a wave of his arm, he could summon tens of thousands of Konoha ninjas to fight for him within the Land of Fire.
And the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki was his reliance!
However, Itachi, who had been waiting for a long time, appeared in front of the Third Hokage. Looking at the Third Hokage, with his left eye's blood vessels violently bulging and a line of bloody tears slowly streaming down.
Tsukuyomi!