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Hanzo's eyes narrowed, but he stepped back, conceding for the moment. "This isn't over," he warned, his voice low. Raikage and Oonoki looked in shock. Hanzo of the Salamander was easily deflected without the enemy even using a Jutsu. A, although wanting to attack, swallowed his anger and said, "If you are not the enemy, stop your attack. Our alliance has decided to investigate a new clue."
Hashirama, under his cloak, nodded, and his aura flared. It was so strong that the battlefield froze, as if a giant hand halted everyone in their places. "Stop this madness now." He then signaled Tobirama, "I can sense that those 'experiments' are fanning the flames. Kill them."
Tobirama nodded and vanished. In the next second, screams reverberated from all around. Looking down in shock, the Kages saw white figures disfigured and dead.
"What are those?" Mei gasped.
"Zetsu!" Tsunade said. Horyu had described the enemy, and she knew how they looked.
"That is Zetsu? The enemy that mysterious man mentioned? He died so easily?" Oonoki asked, clearly puzzled.
Tsunade squinted. "What do you know? Who is the mysterious figure you are talking about?"
Mei began to explain. "At the Five Kage Summit, a masked figure with Sharingan appeared, claiming to be the 'voice of the truth.' He mentioned Zetsu and Kaguya, saying they were manipulating us from the shadows. He implied that our aggression towards Konoha was part of their plan."
Tsunade frowned. "A masked figure with Sharingan?"
"Yes," Mei confirmed. "He deflected our attacks effortlessly and disappeared, leaving us with more questions than answers."
Tsunade wondered if it was Horyu, but she couldn't be certain. "These are not the Zetsu he was talking about. These are just clones. Zetsu has the ability to morph into anyone so long as he can get their Chakra. We knew something was wrong with Konoha's army, turned out Zetsu was fanning the flames."
The other Kages looked at Tsunade in disbelief. This ability was terrifying.
Oonoki floated closer, his expression tense. "So these things can look like anyone that even sensors cannot tell them apart and infiltrate our ranks?"
Tsunade nodded. "Exactly. It makes them incredibly dangerous. We can't trust appearances alone."
Mei clenched her fists. "Then we need a way to identify them."
Tsunade turned to Hashirama and Tobirama. "Can your abilities help us detect these clones?"
Hashirama's wood style could indeed detect Zetsu as he did previously, but he didn't want to reveal it just yet. He only said, "Yes."
Oonoki looked surprised, his brow furrowing. "Who are these, Princess Tsunade?"
Tsunade looked conflicted, her gaze shifting between the cloaked Kages. She had asked them to trust her, yet revealing the identities of the cloaked figures could be a significant risk. "I promise they are on our side, but I cannot reveal them just yet. If the enemy knows their identities, they might do something drastic."
The other Kages exchanged uneasy glances. A's fists clenched, his eyes narrowed with suspicion. "How do we know we can trust you?"
Hashirama stepped forward, his presence commanding even under the cloak. "Trust must be earned, and actions speak louder than words. We will help you uncover the truth, but you must trust our judgment for now."
Mei, her eyes filled with curiosity and a hint of respect, nodded slowly. "Very well. We'll follow your lead, but we expect full transparency when the time is right."
Tsunade nodded, relief evident in her eyes. "Thank you. We need to work together to stop this manipulation."
Before they could take further action, another set of messenger hawks arrived, delivering urgent messages. As the Kages read the contents, their expressions darkened.
"Six Uchiha attacked Stone!" Mei exclaimed, her voice filled with frustration and disbelief.
Tsunade cursed under her breath. They had just established some form of alliance, and now another attack threatened to unravel their fragile truce. "It's those six Uchiha again. I promise they are not from Konoha," she defended, her voice firm but tinged with exasperation.
Oonoki looked murderous, his eyes narrowing into slits. "This is unacceptable. We cannot stand by while Konoha's Uchiha continue their rampage."
Hashirama stepped forward, his presence calming yet authoritative. "I will come with you and solve this problem. Let's go," he said, his tone leaving no room for argument. "Brother, you stay here and keep Konoha forces in place."
Tobirama nodded, his expression serious. "Understood. I will ensure no further escalations occur."
As Hashirama prepared to leave with Oonoki, Tsunade approached him, her worry evident. "Grandfather, be careful. These attacks are too coordinated to be random."
Hashirama gave her a reassuring smile. "Don't worry, Tsunade. We'll get to the bottom of this."
Mei, still fuming, glanced at the cloaked figure. "We need to find out who these six Uchiha are and what their endgame is."
Hashirama nodded. "Agreed. But for now, let's focus on stopping them before more damage is done."
The group quickly mobilized, leaving Tsunade and Tobirama behind to manage the remaining Konoha forces. As they traveled towards the Stone Village, the tension was palpable. Hashirama's presence provided some comfort, but the uncertainty of their situation loomed large.
On the way, Oonoki's worry was palpable. "Tsuchikage, you use the Earth Release: Light-Weight Rock Technique, right?" Hashirama asked.
Oonoki looked at the cloaked figure and nodded. "You know about it?"
Hashirama shook his head with a smile, though under his cloak it couldn't be seen. "Use it on them." He pointed at Hanzo, Kenji, and A, as well as their followers. Bee was standing behind A, Kurotsuchi and Akatsuchi behind Oonoki, and a Jonin each behind Hanzo and Kenji. Hashirama used it on himself, Mei, and the cloaked swordsman behind Mei. "Wow, such vast chakra," Hashirama commented as he used the technique on the swordsman. "This will make us faster."
Oonoki was shocked. This was Stone's signature technique. "Who are you?" he asked, but Hashirama was already gone. With their weight reduced, they flew swiftly and arrived at Stone.
With their weights reduced, the group flew swiftly, covering the distance to the Stone Village in a fraction of the time. Upon arrival, they were greeted by chaos. The Jinchuriki of the Four-Tails and Five-Tails were engaged in a fierce battle against six Uchiha. The battlefield was littered with the bodies of injured and dead Iwa shinobi, their efforts futile against the Uchiha's coordinated attacks.
The six Uchiha moved with unnerving precision, as if they could see through each other's eyes. Every attempt by the Iwa shinobi to strike was effortlessly dodged or countered.
As the Kage arrived, the six Uchiha's eyes widened in surprise, and they began to retreat. "It's too late!" Mei called out, charging forward. Oonoki followed, his voice booming, "Do you think my village is a place you can come and go as you please?"
But both Kage froze as the cloaked figure created massive walls of earth, closing off the Uchiha's escape route. Trapped, the six Uchiha had no choice but to face the combined might of the Kage and their allies.
The Uchiha shared a brief glance before activating their Sharingan. Their eyes glowed red, and they moved into an offensive stance. The Jinchuriki, fueled by their beasts' power, launched a coordinated attack. Lava and steam burst forth, aiming to overwhelm the Uchiha.
But the Uchiha were prepared. They countered with a combination of Fire and Lightning techniques, creating a storm of elemental energy that clashed violently with the Jinchuriki's assault. The battlefield became a chaotic dance of fire, lightning, and molten rock.
Mei unleashed her Lava Release, sending waves of molten lava towards the Uchiha. Oonoki used his Dust Release to disintegrate any attack that came too close. Hanzo, with his speed and deadly precision, engaged in close combat, his scythe slicing through the air with lethal intent.
The cloaked figure, watching from the sidelines, observed the battle with keen interest. His eyes, hidden beneath the hood, tracked every movement, every strategy. As the fight raged on, he noticed a pattern in the Uchiha's movements. "They're sharing vision," he muttered to himself. "This isn't just the Sharingan."
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