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128 Naruto: Snatching the Mangekyō

Three days later, in a secluded valley within Kumogakure, two parties met.

On one side stood the towering Fourth Raikage, Ay, flanked by his personal guard. Opposing them were two enigmatic figures clad in black cloaks adorned with red clouds, their faces partially obscured by wide-brimmed hats with small bells hanging from the edges.

Nagato removed his hat, his gaze calm and courteous as he addressed the Raikage.

"Raikage, it's an honor to meet you. I look forward to workin...

127 Naruto: Snatching the Mangekyō

"The Akatsuki's intelligence-gathering capabilities are almost unnervingly powerful," thought Orochimaru.

With a shrug, White Zetsu remarked, "It's true the Raikage is considering such a move, but Ōnoki, that old man, seems hesitant. He's not decisive enough."

Nagato nodded slowly, fixing his gaze on White Zetsu. "Inform Zetsu to come here immediately."

The Akatsuki's ability to communicate was swift. Within two minutes, Zetsu emerged from the ground, his pitcher plant-like...

124 Naruto: Stealing Attributes

Upon hearing Orochimaru's words, Manda rumbled in a low voice, "Let's get one thing straight. If you're planning to go after Mirai, don't count on me."

Orochimaru raised an eyebrow, clearly intrigued.

"Manda, you're full of surprises. I would've thought you'd despise Mirai-kun."

Manda snorted. "Despise him? Sure. But I'd rather live."

"From the moment I was born in Ryūchi Cave, my instincts have never been wrong. That brat, Uchiha Mirai, is not someone to mess with."<...

123 Naruto: Stealing Attributes

"Does this mean you have a solution, Captain Mirai?"

"Of course."

"That's fantastic!"

Murakumo's expression shifted from despair to joy as he eagerly grasped Mirai's hands.

"Captain, as long as you can cure Yakumo, the Kurama Clan will owe you an eternal debt. We'll follow your lead, no matter what."

Hearing this pledge, Mirai nodded in satisfaction.

He had deliberately emphasized the severity of Yakumo's bloodline illness to ensure such an outcome. First, ...

78 Naruto: Tobirama Reborn

Even though Tobirama and Itachi had resolved their battles swiftly, the day still faded into twilight.

Fighting against jinchūriki was often a matter of moments, most of their time was spent traveling.

Despite their prowess and incredible speed, which far surpassed most shinobi, the vastness of the ninja world demanded days of travel, even for them.

After subduing the Seven-Tails jinchūriki, the two transported her unconscious form back to Konoha using Tobirama's Flying Th...

77 Naruto: Tobirama Reborn

After securing the Four-Tails Jinchūriki, Senju Tobirama and Uchiha Itachi wasted no time, immediately heading for their next destination.

A secluded valley sprawled before them, dense forests stretching across the landscape with no signs of human habitation for miles. The two walked in silence over damp ground—Tobirama leading, Itachi following closely behind. Despite his curiosity, Itachi remained silent, sensing that the Hokage had no intention of explaining their mission just yet...

76 Naruto: Tobirama Reborn

"Hokage-sama, don't you think this is a bit too impulsive?" Shikaku asked, a hint of concern showing on his face.

"Hmph. Their decision to form a Shinobi Alliance was never about peace—it's clearly aimed at Konoha."

Tobirama's eyes glinted coldly. "But the Akatsuki want to exploit the chaos of our war with the other villages to capture the Tailed Beasts? That's unacceptable."

His voice carried a firm resolve. Since the Akatsuki sought to hasten the outbreak of the Fourth G...

75 Naruto: Tobirama Reborn

"Even Sunagakure, which proactively sought peace talks, wasn't spared by Tobirama Senju. His ambition is vast. The Fourth Shinobi World War will inevitably be triggered by him sooner or later."

"We're all well aware of Konoha's strength. Is there any village that can confidently claim to defeat Konoha on its own?"

"Do we really want to return to the era when Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha dominated the shinobi world?"

"The only way forward is to form a united shinobi coal...

74 Naruto: Tobirama Reborn

A mechanical, electronic voice echoed in Tobirama Senju's mind:

Name: Tobirama Senju
Power Level: Beyond Kage
Status: Impure World Reincarnation
Mission: Collect all Tailed Beasts (in progress)
Defeat Iwagakure
Reward: Water Release Enhancement

Tobirama's sharp eyes scanned the new task.

Water Release Enhancement? What kind of enhancement? Would it tur...

73 Naruto: Tobirama Reborn

"Hokage-sama, the man behind you... isn't he Uchiha Itachi, the rogue ninja from Konoha? He's clearly a member of the Akatsuki—what is he doing here?!"

"And what kind of deal do you have with the Akatsuki?!"

Kurotsuchi's massive frame shot up, slamming his hand onto the table with a loud bang.

Sensing the rising tension, the five individuals behind Tobirama grew solemn. Might Guy stepped forward, positioning himself protectively beside the Hokage, ready to defend ...

72 Naruto: Tobirama Reborn

Ōnoki was at his wit's end.

The Five-Tails Jinchūriki had been captured by the Akatsuki, his fate unknown. Every search party sent out had returned empty-handed—there wasn't a trace of Han or the Akatsuki members who had taken him.

Even the underground black markets across the Land of Earth were combed through, but no leads surfaced.

Ōnoki had initially suspected that the Akatsuki had been hired by Senju Tobirama, but without evidence, it was only a theory.

That w...

71 Naruto: Tobirama Reborn

"Sealing Technique: Phantom Dragons Nine Consuming Seals"

In the darkness of a cavernous space, nine figures stood positioned on the massive fingers of the Gedo Statue. They unleashed a powerful sealing jutsu around the colossal form. (Note: This fanfic version introduces a different order for sealing tailed beasts.)

Nine immense, blue chakra dragons surged from the mouth of the Gedo Statue, wrapping around Han, who was already unconscious. His body convulsed violently as the tail...

70 Naruto: Tobirama Reborn

The operating room echoed with sporadic noises.

Uchiha Itachi lay on the surgical bed, enduring the invasive effects of transplanted Hashirama cells. Beads of sweat glistened on his forehead as his body battled the powerful, corrosive energy coursing through him.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk," Tobirama murmured, narrowing his eyes. As a Impure World Reincarnation, it had been a long time since he'd felt physical sensations, but watching Itachi's struggle seemed to stir some distant memory.

69 Naruto: Tobirama Reborn

Konohagakure, Hokage's Office

Tsunade, Jiraiya, Shikaku, and Tobirama gathered in the Hokage's office, the tension palpable.

"Those bastards! Who do they think they are, accusing the Second Hokage of orchestrating things from the shadows?!"

Tsunade's furious punch obliterated the desk before her, scattering splinters across the room.

"Tsunade-sama..." Shikaku wiped the sweat from his brow. This makes the third desk this month.

R...

68 Naruto: Tobirama Reborn

The battle between the Five-Tails' Jinchūriki and Kisame Hoshigaki was nothing short of earth-shaking. The explosion from the Tailed Beast Bomb echoed for miles, its rumble reaching even the farthest edges of the Land of Earth.

Nearby Iwagakure shinobi, drawn by the commotion, rushed to investigate. Upon arriving, they discovered the remnants of a fierce battle. Not far from the epicenter, they found a young girl unconscious amidst the chaos.

One of the leading Iwa jōnin, who ha...

67 Naruto: Tobirama Reborn

Kisame's hands formed seals with startling speed as he unleashed an immense jutsu.

"Water Style: Great Exploding Water Colliding Wave!"

A torrential surge of water gushed from Kisame's mouth, expanding rapidly until it flooded an area nearly five kilometers wide. Under his control, the colossal water sphere isolated the land below, creating an oceanic domain in the heart of the battlefield.

"If he excels at taijutsu," Kisame mused, "then I'll create a battleground where he c...

66 Naruto: Tobirama Reborn

The four rogue ninja lay sprawled on the ground, limbs broken and wailing in agony. Blood pooled around them, signaling their lives would not last much longer.

The small girl cradled in Han's arms squirmed free, leaping to the ground with tears streaking her face. She grabbed the kunai from one of the dying men's hands and, crying out in rage, drove it into their bodies repeatedly.

"You monsters! You bastards! Give me back my parents! Give them back…!"

Han didn't intervene...

65 Naruto: Tobirama Reborn

In the dim and damp cavern, shadows flickered briefly on several massive stone pillars.

Kisame Hoshigaki was the first to react, his sharp eyes scanning the gathering. Scattered around him were the familiar figures of Sasori, Deidara, Kakuzu, Zetsu, and their leader, Pain.

Compared to usual, the cavern—often used for Akatsuki meetings—felt eerily empty.

"Neither Hidan nor Konan is here…" Kisame squinted slightly, recalling the mission their leader had undertaken: inter...

64 Naruto: Tobirama Reborn

After spending what felt like an eternity walking around Konoha with Tsunade, Tobirama finally found an excuse to slip away, feeling utterly drained. Shopping with women was exhausting, and it was even worse when the woman in question was his granddaughter.

He would have much rather been sparring with Obito right now.

At least the trip wasn't entirely pointless—Tobirama had officially appointed Tsunade as the head of Konoha's hospital, entrusting her with full responsibility for...

63 Naruto: Tobirama Reborn

"Tsunade, can you figure out what illness Uchiha Itachi is suffering from?"

Only now did Tobirama realize there was another person in the room.

Lying on the adjacent hospital bed, Itachi poked his head out from under the blanket.

"Uchiha Itachi?"

Tsunade glanced briefly at the patient. Through her earlier conversation with Tobirama, she had already learned the truth about the Uchiha clan's tragic demise. Ultimately, the conflict between Konohagakure and the Uchiha clan...

62 Naruto: Tobirama Reborn

As they arrived at the entrance of the Konoha Hospital, the ANBU escort halted, bowing respectfully to Tsunade.

"Tsunade-sama, the Hokage is in the room at the far left of the second floor. I'll leave you here. Take care."

Tsunade nodded. With a flicker, the ANBU disappeared into the distance, leaving her facing the hospital doors.

Her footsteps faltered.

Though she had looked forward to meeting her granduncle again, an unexpected wave of hesitation swept over her. How...

61 Naruto: Tobirama Reborn

At the Main Gates of Konohagakure

"Ugh, this is so boring. Don't you think so, Kotetsu? We just won a huge battle—who would be stupid enough to come and mess with our village now? Making us guard the gate is such a waste of talent. We should be in the ANBU, serving the Hokage. That's what real men should do!"

Kamizuki Izumo propped his chin on one hand, looking completely uninterested in his current duties.

BAM!

Before he could say more, an iron fis...

60 Naruto: Tobirama Reborn

Present Time
In the underground lab of the Sound Village in the Land of Rice Fields, Orochimaru lay motionless on a surgical table. Beside him, Kabuto Yakushi worked meticulously, a pair of forceps in his hand, carefully manipulating the tissues around Orochimaru's eyes.

As Kabuto connected the final optic nerve, he exhaled deeply and wiped the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief. Orochimaru's breathing quickened as Kabuto spoke softly.

"Orochimaru-sama, the Sh...

59 Naruto: Tobirama Reborn

In the Hokage's office, Nara Shikaku was hard at work, pen moving briskly across the paperwork. Hearing the sound of approaching footsteps, he didn't even need to look up to know who it was.

"My dear Hokage, you've finally decided to show up…" Shikaku remarked dryly, still focused on his documents.

However, something felt off. He raised his head to see Tobirama Senju entering, but he wasn't alone. Someone else followed closely behind.

"Who is this?"

The figure accomp...

58 Naruto: Tobirama Reborn

"Why not?"

"You can return to the village anytime you wish."

"I understand your concerns. Shimura Danzo is dead, I killed him myself. His crimes are now known throughout Konohagakure. As for Sarutobi Hiruzen, he has been confined to his home, stripped of his authority. The corrupt leadership has been purged."

"I can publicly reveal the truth about the Uchiha massacre and revoke your status as a missing-nin. If you prefer, I can even disclose your undercover role in the Akats...

57 Naruto: Tobirama Reborn

"Shinra Tensei!"

The Deva Path's Rinnegan flared with a brilliant violet light, as if delivering a divine judgment.

Boom!

The ocean of trees created by Nativity of a World of Trees collided with the near-tangible repulsive force, splintering into shards as if shredded by an unstoppable force. Yet the vast forest seemed infinite, every wave of destruction was followed by another surge of roots and branches.

Within seconds, the force field of Shinra Tensei began to wane,...

56 Naruto: Tobirama Reborn

Just as Hidan was about to bring his scythe down on Itachi's neck, a figure suddenly appeared before him, delivering a powerful kick that sent Hidan hurtling hundreds of meters away.

Hidan's body crashed through dozens of trees like a cannonball before finally coming to a halt under the force of resistance.

"You bastard! Who dares to treat Lord Hidan with such disrespect?! Who is it?!"

Though his Akatsuki robe had been shredded into tatters by the impact, Hidan's immortal bo...

55 Naruto: Tobirama Reborn

"Itachi's location has been relayed to Nagato. Now, we just sit back and watch the show unfold," sneered the black half of Zetsu, a wicked smile creeping across its face.

"Wow, Black Zetsu, you're really leaning into the whole evil mastermind vibe. Do you have to make us sound like the villains here?" quipped the white half, its tone dripping with mockery.

"Shut up!"

With a faint rustle, Zetsu's form sank into the ground, vanishing from sight.

Itachi, hav...

54 Naruto: Tobirama Reborn

The war between Konohagakure and Sunagakure had finally ended.

With a resounding victory, Konohagakure entered a period of prosperity. The village was bustling with life, and the streets were filled with villagers whose faces radiated joy.

Gaara, the jinchūriki of the One-Tail, had long since been freed from imprisonment by Tobirama Senju. Tobirama had placed him in a team with Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha, hoping to strengthen the bonds between the three.

As for how mu...

53 Naruto: Tobirama Reborn

The plan to ambush Uchiha Itachi had been approved by both Tobi and Zetsu.

Tobirama Senju's lightning-fast assault on Sunagakure, which crushed the village and captured their One-Tail Jinchūriki, had unsettled Tobi. This display of power made him suspect that Tobirama intended to control all the tailed beasts—a dangerous ambition that posed a direct threat to Akatsuki's plans.

Just then, Orochimaru approached the Akatsuki with a proposition. He offered to use the Impure World R...