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Tsukuyomi!
Tears of blood slid from the corners of his eyes. Uchiha Itachi gasped heavily, facing the Third Hokage who knelt on one knee with a thud, his murky eyes filled with weary blood vessels, now showing a look of anger.
"Naruto!"
Hatake Kakashi and Uchiha Shisui, now among the top combat powers of Konoha, joined forces with Uchiha Itachi, appearing swiftly before Naruto Uzumaki like lightning.
"Lord Third Hokage!"
Numerous ninja from the Hokage lineage exclaimed in shock. However, they were infuriated by the theft of Naruto's Monkey King Enma, knowing that if the Nine-Tails fell into Uchiha's hands, its disaster would be replayed.
"Enma!"
With a roar, Enma transformed into a Vajra staff, instantly extending. Sarutobi Hiruzen grabbed the other end and shook it fiercely, creating a staff flower that forced Kakashi and Shisui to retreat as they approached Naruto.
Despite his age, Sarutobi Hiruzen's sudden burst of strength was fierce, and his Vajra staff danced powerfully, pushing back the trio even in his exhaustion.
However, the next moment, Hatake Kakashi, holding a kunai against the Vajra staff, changed his expression under the force, turning into a puff of white smoke.
Shadow Clone!
Earth Style: Piercing Fang
Suddenly, the ground split open, and Hatake Kakashi emerged, grabbing Naruto in an instant, while simultaneously clenching a steel wire in his other hand.
Using the steel wire's momentum, Kakashi quickly fled with Naruto, but the familiar sizzling sound made him change his expression.
Looking down, he saw a burning explosive tag inside Naruto's collar, and the Naruto in his arms was not human at all but a monkey.
Boom!
"Kakashi!"
A massive explosion erupted, dividing the battlefield into two distinct forces.
One side was the elite ninjas from the six departments of Konoha's Police Force, each eyeing their opponents.
The other was the Third Hokage's faction, with many ninjas, including elite from the Anbu and Root, though most were injured or had depleted chakra, appearing somewhat ragged.
"Kakashi, are you alright?"
After the explosion, the battle for the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki was declared a failure, or rather, a trap set by the Third Hokage from the start.
At this moment, the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, holding the Vajra staff, looked at the opposing trio with tired and bloodshot eyes. Kakashi, covering his abdomen, was clearly injured by the recent trap.
Similar to the trap that once caught Orochimaru, they were unprepared for this simple explosive tag trap, yet it was highly effective in the Third Hokage's hands.
The Third Hokage's explosive tag tactic had severely injured Orochimaru during his defection. Even the First and Second Hokage were caught by it during the Chunin Exams. Without the immortality of the Impure World Reincarnation, this tactic alone could have turned the tide of battle.
Boom boom~
In the distance, the battle raged on with the angry roars of the Four-Tails Jinchuriki, while both sides held a strange tension.
Holding his injured waist, Hatake Kakashi broke out in a cold sweat. It was a close call! He had almost fallen for a simple exploding tag trap.
"Third Hokage, we should first seal the rampaging Jinchuriki. After all, you wouldn't want a civil war in the village!"
Although injured, Hatake Kakashi was extremely popular among the younger generation, and now he represented the Police Force.
As Hatake Kakashi spoke, the ninjas from both sides looked at each other, especially the ordinary Konoha ninjas, who were confused all day.
Both sides were from the same village, but it was clear that something had gone wrong. The Police Force's actions resembled an armed coup, even attempting to seize control of the six departments of the Konoha.
"Kakashi!"
The hoarse voice of Sarutobi Hiruzen echoed, attracting the attention of many ninjas. After all, with his long tenure, every word from the Third Hokage was the center of attention.
Dressed in military attire, Sarutobi Hiruzen, holding the Vajra Staff, commanded loudly, "As the Third Hokage, I order you, Kakashi, to lead the Police Force in a rescue operation."
"All Konoha ninjas, hear my command! Chunin and below are responsible for rescue, and Jonin stands by to assist at any time!"
In a critical moment, Sarutobi Hiruzen chose the village, as the rampaging nine-tailed Jinchuriki with four tails was extremely terrifying. The unbridled Tailed Beast Bombs seemed endless. If left unchecked, the entire village would suffer.
Although Sarutobi Hiruzen, with his advancing age, had not mentioned selecting a new Hokage in recent years and had lost some popularity among the village's higher-ups, the authority he had accumulated over the years as Hokage was undeniable.
Following Sarutobi Hiruzen's order, even the ninjas of the Police Force looked at each other in uncertainty. Hatake Kakashi frowned at this scene but still waved his hand and shouted, "The Police Force is responsible for the safety of the Konoha. All chunin and genin are in charge of rescue operations, and jonin stand by."
At this critical moment, Hatake Kakashi still did not let down his guard, maintaining the advantage of having Jonin forces ready to suppress any sudden changes.
"Captain Kakashi, let the medical ninja treat you first."
After being treated by the medical ninja, Hatake Kakashi cautiously looked around and whispered to Shisui and Itachi, "Be careful, we are in the final step. Any mistake could lead to total loss."
"Don't worry!"
Boom Boom Boom~
On the battlefield, Uchiha Yoru's Taijutsu was absolutely stunning, completely overpowering the nine-tailed Jinchuriki in hand-to-hand combat, and he hadn't even revealed his Mangekyō Sharingan yet.
This was Uchiha Yoru's deliberate display of strength, as ninjas ultimately rely on strength.
In the original story, it was said that the Third Raikage, with his Taijutsu, fought the rampaging eight-tails to a standstill. Now, Uchiha Yoru, facing a nine-tails with four tails unleashed, was still holding his own.
"This kid! He's a monster!"
Jiraiya, who was being treated in the distance, looked at the battlefield with shock in his eyes, "If it weren't for this kid's Sharingan, I would suspect he's the illegitimate son of the Third Raikage."
"Hand-to-hand combat with a tailed beast!" In the entire ninja world, only the Third Raikage had this ability. But the scene before them made all the Konoha ninjas realize one fact: human strength can indeed battle a tailed beast.
One should know that Uchiha Yoru is most famous for his mysterious Mangekyou Sharingan, and to this day no one knows what his eye technique is. Next are his ninjutsu and taijutsu.
However, the taijutsu he revealed today has already shattered the worldview of many ninjas.
Tsunade, who was treating someone nearby, couldn't help but say in a deep voice, "Jiraiya, haven't you realized the purpose of this kid yet! From the beginning, this kid has been strategically positioning himself in an unbeatable position."
"If the old men do nothing, they will face impeachment and a huge loss of credibility. If they do act, it will be the scene we are seeing now: three pairs of Uchiha Mangekyou Sharingan, plus Kakashi's one, enough to change the course of the battle."
Looking at Tsunade in front of him, Jiraiya's expression is somewhat silent, and finally, he says hoarsely, "Tsunade, which side are you on this time!"
He, Jiraiya, is not a fool. He can see that Tsunade seems neutral but appears to be biased.
Looking at Jiraiya, Tsunade snorts disdainfully, "Right now, you and I are on the side of the old men. Believe it or not, this could be the start of Konoha's civil war."
"As for which side to stand on!" Tsunade shows a mocking smile in response to this question, "Jiraiya, Konoha was founded by my grandfather. Who dares to say which side I stand on!"
Looking at the confident Tsunade in front of him, Jiraiya shows a bitter smile, seemingly having his answer.
"Is this Nine-Tails Jinchuriki really an experiment of the Root?"
Looking at the distant battlefield, Jiraiya murmurs to himself. He has already found out through close contact that this Jinchuriki is very peculiar, or not real at all.
Now, it is visible to the naked eye that the Jinchuriki's momentum is weakening, and its chakra is also fading. Normally, a real Nine-Tails Jinchuriki would continuously break the seal until the Nine-Tails is unleashed.
Facing the weakening Nine-Tails Jinchuriki in the distance, Tsunade glances sideways and says with disdain, "Jiraiya, why do you care so much? Right now, think about how the old men will end this."
Boom~
With fists and tails, the four-tailed Jinchuriki in front of him roars continuously, obviously not as strong as at the beginning.
Under the Thunder God Armor, Uchiha Yoru is full of excitement, enjoying the feeling of fists to flesh. The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki in front of him is a perfect punching bag that doesn't use much ninjutsu.
As the fierce battle continues, the ninjas of Konoha who have rushed to the scene are staring at this scene in shock.
The tailed beast chakra begins to scatter, and finally, Uchiha Yoru looks at the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki in front of him and sighs softly.
"The game should end now."
Raiton: Chidori
In an instant, his right palm flashes with lightning, and a flash of lightning disappears in a blink, as the Chidori in his right hand pierces the opponent's chest. However, at this moment, Uchiha Yoru suddenly intensifies the lightning in his palm.
"Roar!"
As the thunder raged, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki let out a painful howl, but he was already at the end of his strength. The solid, blood-red claws of the Nine-Tails shattered upon striking Uchiha Yoru's body under the lightning.
The unwilling roar gradually weakened. At this moment, the surrounding Jonin gathered around, witnessing a shocking scene.
"What is happening here?"
With the dissipation of the Tailed Beast Chakra, the true identity was revealed, a face unknown to all. Judging by his age, he was not much older than the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Naruto.
However, with the fading of the Nine-Tails Chakra, the boy's eyes, turned white and vacant, indicated he had already lost his life.
"Lord Yoru!"
The Jonin approaching Uchiha Yoru felt immense pressure from his Sharingan eyes, which bore three tomoe.
"Shisui, take the corpse of this Nine-Tails Jinchuriki test subject from the Root back to the Police Force. No one is allowed to touch it."
"Yes!"
Uchiha Yoru, his body flickering with lightning, proved his immense strength, especially his terrifying power in close combat against the Jinchuriki. The true power of his Mangekyo Sharingan was not even revealed, but this was enough to silence many Jonin.
Or rather, from the beginning, when the fake Nine-Tails Jinchuriki began its rampage, Uchiha Yoru decided to demonstrate his strength for deterrence.
Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Third Hokage, was eager to evacuate people and oversee the situation, while Jiraiya, uninformed, was careful not to harm the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, resulting in his restraint and subsequent severe injury.
The terror exerted by the fake Nine-Tails Jinchuriki on the Konoha ninjas was immense, a terrifying force overpowering many ninjas.
Uchiha Yoru's appearance proved his strength, now on par with veteran Kage-level ninjas, including the Sannin or even the Third Hokage.
At this moment, Uchiha Yoru, with his imposing presence, shouted, "Inform the Konoha Village that the crisis is over, but maintain silence in the village. Anyone causing trouble will be executed!"
"Yes."
Meanwhile, the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, with his weary eyes, surveyed the battlefield and hoarsely ordered, "All ninjas, attend to the injured."
Clearly, Sarutobi Hiruzen understood it wasn't the time to wage war, though the tide had turned. He still wanted to preserve this force.
However, Uchiha Yoru, upon witnessing this, showed a bloodthirsty smile.
"The first, second, and fourth squads of the Police Force immediately arrest all members of the Anbu and Root divisions planning a clan massacre."
With this order from Uchiha Yoru, Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression changed. The elite ninjas of the Root and Anbu were high-level forces.
As the two exchanged glances, the lightning around Uchiha Yoru continued to flicker, and his Sharingan eyes slowly transformed into the shape of a Mangekyo.
Uchiha Yoru's gaze said it all – a domineering and resolute expression, warning everyone that any disobedience would be met with death.
It was a militarized coup; at this point, he had no way back.
Faced with Uchiha Yoru's blatant intimidation, Sarutobi Hiruzen took a deep look at him, then at his own forces. The chakra of the strongest Anbu and Root members had already been significantly depleted, and the powerful Sarutobi and Ino-Shika-Cho clans were in disarray.
Finally, Sarutobi Hiruzen took a deep breath, remaining silent in front of all the Anbu members.
Upon seeing this, Uchiha Yoru showed a victorious smile and raised his arm, shouting, "Uchiha Shisui, Might Guy, Kakashi Hatake... draw elites from each department of the Police Force to supervise and investigate here. There must be more Root human experimentation bases here."
The blame for the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki's actions was squarely placed on the Root division, using this excuse to openly monitor the major clans of the Konoha under the guise of police work.
Many ninjas present changed their expressions upon hearing this order, but facing the fully unleashed aura of Uchiha Yoru, along with Uchiha Shisui, Uchiha Itachi, and Kakashi Hatake, all wielding Mangekyo(half) Sharingan, everything seemed so pale and powerless.