THE EMINENCE OF THE SHINOBI WORLD

NARUTO AND THE EMINENCE IN SHADOW BELONG TO MASHASHI KISHIMOTO AND DAISUKE AIZAWA.

Hiruzan Sarutobi, the Third Hokage of Konohagakure, stood frozen in disbelief. After enduring three Shinobi Wars, countless battles, and the devastating Nine Tails' attack twelve years ago, he had never once faltered under pressure. But now, as chaos erupted around him—an attack on his village, the rampaging One Tail, and the revival of the first two Hokage by his former star pupil, Orochimaru—he felt the weight of despair pressing down on him.

The air crackled with tension as roots from the First Hokage's jutsu surged toward him. Without hesitation, Hiruzan summoned the Monkey King, Enma, transforming him into a sturdy bo staff. With a swift motion, he crushed the encroaching roots, but the moment was fleeting. Taking advantage of Hiruzan's distraction, Orochimaru summoned his legendary sword, Kusanagi, and lunged toward him, aiming for his heart.

Just as the blade was inches away from its target, a wooden door appeared beneath Hiruzan, accompanied by the haunting melody of a biwa. Before either man could react, the door swung open, and Hiruzan fell through it, landing outside the chaotic battlefield.

He found himself in an unfamiliar place, his surroundings cloaked in shadow. Before him stood a figure, tall and imposing at 1.83 meters (6 feet), clad in an ebony slime bodysuit styled like a popped collar overcoat. A long hood obscured the upper half of the man's face, revealing only a mouth and the eerie glow of violet eyes.

"Who are you?" Orochimaru demanded, his voice laced with suspicion.

"My name is Shadow," the figure replied, his voice smooth yet commanding. "We are the Shadow Garden, lurking in the darkness to hunt those who threaten the balance."

As Shadow spoke, figures emerged from the shadows all around Konoha, reciting his words and launching an assault against Orochimaru's forces from Oto and Suna. The tide of battle shifted, and the air thickened with anticipation.

"Your time of death has arrived, Orochimaru. I am here to deliver your punishment," Shadow declared, his voice reverberating with authority. He turned to Hiruzan. "Third Hokage, order everyone to evacuate the stadium immediately."

With a reluctant nod, Hiruzan shouted, "Everyone, retreat to safety! Now!"

Orochimaru, refusing to back down, commanded the two Hokage to attack Shadow. As they charged, Shadow raised his hand, summoning a sword forged from slime. He pointed it skyward and declared, "Atomic Style: I Am Atomic!" With a powerful swing, a cataclysmic blast erupted, obliterating everything in the stadium. The force was so great that it felt as if all nine tailed beasts had unleashed their fury simultaneously.

As the dust settled, a massive crater replaced the stadium, a testament to the devastation wrought by Shadow's power. Hiruzan watched in horror as Shadow floated above the destruction, a figure of calm amidst chaos.

"Shadow Garden, save the innocent and exterminate the evil!" Shadow commanded, his voice echoing through the remnants of the battlefield. He soared toward Shukaku, who was barreling toward Konoha, and created a seal with his hands. As he touched the One Tail's head, a brilliant light enveloped them both.

Hiruzan gasped as he witnessed the impossible: Shukaku transformed back into Gaara, the young ninja who had once been a vessel of chaos. Relief washed over him, but it was quickly overshadowed by the realization of the battle still raging around them.

"AY, SHADOW-SAMA!" the members of the Shadow Garden chorused, their voices a harmonious blend of reverence and loyalty.

As the dust settled, Hiruzan knew that this was only the beginning. With Shadow and his enigmatic allies now in the fray, the fate of Konoha hung in the balance. Would they be saviors or harbingers of further chaos? Only time would tell.

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CHAPTER-2 FLASHBACK AND ABILITIES.