Chapter 221: Chapter 221 : Departure To The Front Line
Naruto was sent to Konoha even faster than he arrived in the land of Iron after the Akatsuki attack when the five-case summit happened.
He didn't want to but unlike his brother, who can say a cool line before vanishing before the fist of righteous fury from their dear Hokage fell on him.
"Kirito is lucky in this regard," Naruto mutters to himself, if only he knew that Kirito himself needed powerful Haki sometimes to make things work out for him.
"What I am doing here ?" Naruto complained, he knew that he was here, living on the back of the giant turtle the size of an Island, to control his nine-tail chakra and master that power but still.
It's strange how his brother also has the same powers as him but he was never forced to come. Well, he hardly uses Nine Tails Powers.
"Who I am trying to kid here, Kirito is much stronger than me, don't know whether he can use Nine Tail Chakra or not but he hardly needs it," Naruto mutters to himself and suddenly remembers his brother's broken arm.
There was guilt and pain inside him about that, he didn't fight alongside him, he should have, he wasted too much time on Sasuke, but he should have been there, fighting alongside Kirito.
And then he remembered why he agreed to come here in the first place, it was power, it was so that he could get stronger, so that he could save his brother, his friends and everyone else.
And with that, he stood up and once again entered the room to train with 8 tail Killer Bee.
Apparently, just like in the anime, Killer Bee was not killed, in the cannon he was attacked by Sasuke, and here he was attacked by Itachi.
Kirito could have believed that Sasuke could make a mistake but not Itachi, most likely that Itachi let Killer Bee go.
Unlike the cannon, there was no Kisame to find out the location of the turtle Island this time around and thus there was no attack from any Akatsuki members either, not like Obito or Madara had any spawns to spare anyway.
Almost all the members of the Akatsuki were dead and even their bodies were collected by Kirito.
-In Akatsuki Hide Out-
Two people were walking side by side, one was wearing an orange mask while the other had facial features like a Snake. Both of them were wearing a black long coat with red clouds printed on them.
"I hope that you have everything ready by now Orochimaru. I will not say this again, stop wasting my time or I will kill you," Obito said with zero expression on his face.
"Kukuku you can be assured that you will not be disappointed," Orochimaru said while still walking alongside Obito.
As they both entered into a clearing they both saw a lake or pound inside the cave. It was man-made and looked quite beautiful but none of them cared about it, as they looked past the lake at the foot of the giant tree.
"Its unbelievable, how did you manage this," Orochimaru said in his normal snaky way again.
"It was not easy, took an awfully large amount of chakra from the Gedo Statue," Obito said and then looked at Orochimaru as if telling him to stop wasting his time and get to work.
Orochimaru also understood and then started making hand signs. With a few hand signs the ground started to shake and many coffins suddenly grew from the ground.
"As I promised, I will increase the power of Akatsuki," Orochimaru said while all the coffins started to open up one by one.
"The Former Jinchuriki's
1 Tail Gaara of the Sand
2 Tails Yugito
3 Tail Yagura Karatachi
4 Tail Roshi
5 Tail Han
6 Tail Utakata
7 Tails Fuu
We have 7 out of Nine Jinchuriki here,
The former members of Seven Swords Men of the Mist.
Jinin Akebino
Jinpachi Munashi
Ameyuri Ringo
Kushimaru Kuriarare
Fuguki Suikazan
Shame that we couldn't get the last two.
Then we also have the former Kages.
Fourth Kazekage - Rasa
Third Raikage -A
Second Mizukage - Gengetsu
Second Tsuchikage - Mu
Again shame how I couldn't get a hokage for my collection.
And not only that, we have many many more renowned shinobi from all the major and minor villages." Orochimaru said with a smile but he was not done, as one more coffin appeared beside the previous hundreds of them.
Obito saw the person coming out of this coffin and his face almost looked horrid.
"Where did you get this," Obito asked.
-The Land of Winds-
"Are you sure about this, I am not much of a leader material you know," Kirito said looking at Kakashi who also stood beside him.
"Don't worry, Hokage sama made you the commander in chief in the battle because she believes in you," Kakashi said but Kirito doubted it.
Most likely he was given the position so that Tsunade could keep tabs on him and keep him in the main battle.
"Captain Of The First Company - Darui of Kumogakure". The Mid-Range Battle Division.
"Captain Of The Second Company - Mifune". The Short-Range Battle Division.
"Captain Of The Third Company - Kakashi Hatake".The Support Division.
"And The Captain Of The Fourth Company And the Commander in chief of the shinobi Alliance - Kirito Namikaze"
The Fucking Frontal Assult.
"Well that sure is overwhelming," Kirito said as he looked at the thousands and thousands of Shinobi standing in front of Kirito.
"Are you nervous," Kakashi asked with still his lazy eyes looking at the magnificent view in front of him. An alliance between all Shinobis. A dream came true.
"Nervous, no not at all. It's just nostalgic," Kirito said looking at the roaring shinobis.
"Nostalgia?" Kakashi asked in confusion. He didn't hear what Kirito was hearing.
"Departure to the front line, yes this scene just brings back that from my memories. Reminds me why I like shonen so much," Kirito had a smile on his face.
Chapter 222: Chapter 222 : Departure To The Front Line 2
Kirito looked at the massive army of shinobi in front of him and took a deep breath before opening his mouth, he knew that repeating what Gaara did in the anime wouldn't work, he didn't have a strong position as a Kage should have not to mention, the only thing going on for him was his power which even the other Kages has to agree after what he saw in the 5 Kage Summit.
That was the only reason he got this position in the first place and now he had to make his worth known to his troops otherwise they would not listen to him when the times demanded.
So he started with what let him to this floor in the first place. It was POWER.
With a sudden surge of power, the atmosphere around him changed, but before completely releasing his domineering Haki (Conqueror's Haki), he first shaped it, trying to content it only so that it doesn't go on a rampage not to mention he also holds back to just give the right amount of oppression and nothing more.
The Shinobi from all different villages stood together but there was hardly any harmony. There were small quarrels breaking out among them.
It's just unrealistic for their leaders to suddenly ask them to work together after years and years of bad blood between them. No matter how heart-touching Gaara's speech was, it can only reach a person who has never seen the horrors of war and has never lost a loved one.
It might be enough for manga readers or anime watchers from the 21st century but not for the hard hearted shinobis who long so much because of the other side, and also have taken much from the other side.
"Will you take responsibility for all the Iwa Shinobi killed by your village,"
"Tch, why do we have to work with the mist village, they are murderers who kill their own people,"
"What did you say punk,"
"Please stop, we need to work together,"
"Like I ever work with this Cloud Shinobi"
Many shinobi were angry and shouting even ready to fight each other but suddenly pressure appeared out of nowhere.
Their eyes widened, their breathing started to get heavy and they felt like the gravity itself had increased around them.
"T.. this, w... what is this," they mutter out with much difficulty. It was like a Biju suddenly spotted them and was coming to devour them.
Kirito who just released his Conqueror's Haki looked around and noticed that people near him were the most affected. Even shinobi like Kakashi was stunned, this made him realise that he didn't hold back enough and thus with much difficulty, he retreated more of his Haki.
For him, observation Haki is the easiest to handle as he was doing it for the longest time in the form of Hyper Focus then followed by Armament Haki as he thought previously something else entirely. But still, it was good, he can control.
The real problem is the Conqueror's Haki, not only this is the hardest Haki to master but also he doesn't have much time to train in it, if only this had been given to him by the system, he could have full control that was not the case.
"Sorry," Kirito slowly said to Kakashi who was the only one among all the other shinobi there, who knew about Haki.
"Please restrain this ability of yours on the battlefield," Kakashi said while also making sure that others heard him, and ease their already-readied hands to form Jutsus.
"Listen, Everyone," Kirito shouted after adjusting his Haki once more.
"I know that all of you have differences but believe me this war which we are about to fight is much more than just villages," Kirito said and his Haki somehow made his voice amplified.
All the shinobi looked at the person talking, and she saw a man with only one hand, wearing a black cloak standing in the middle of the 4 highly powerful shinobi.
This person was none other than Kirito Namikaze, the son of Minato Namikaze the Fourth Hokage. And even seeing his face was giving them the chills.
Kirito seeing that the Shinobi quieted down, spoke further.
" Make no mistake, when we later fight the enemy. This war is not to gain natural resources or to establish supremacy. Let me remind you again, if we lose, the shinobi kind is doomed, if we lose then humankind is doomed and if we don't win then the next person who dies will be our family and friends.
This time the enemy will not be a fellow human," Kirito said, revealing something that he officially shouldn't know but he didn't care and told the truth anyway.
" Since I was born, there was one thing which I was forced to accept. That we are shinobi, and we fight to save our love once, we fight because we have to. Once again the situation has come to this where we have to fight.
But I am glad that this time around, I will not be killing any humans, a fellow shinobi who just wants to end the fight and go back home.
So here I am, asking all of you to work with me, help me and your fellow shinobi, because for the first time in history, we have a chance to fight together, for the first time in history, there is no broken truths and lies. There is just one truth and one lie.
For the first time, we stand here not by the name of a nation but as Shinobi. Let all your fury this time be directed toward the one true enemy, without any guilty conscious. For this one let us stand together and fight side by side." Kirito said, honestly he wasn't even planning to give a prep talk but something after remembering the music ' Departure to the Front Line' changed inside him and thus for the first time he opened his heart and said what he truly felt.
"Not Shabby, not shabby at all," Kakashi from the side said and showed a thumbs up.
Chapter 223: Chapter 223 : Departure To The Front Line 3
Finally, after the cheers died down, the entire army was ready to mobilise. All four companies got ready and started following their company's leader.
All captains took their official place right the front of the entire company and started their march as the mighty army of Shinobi followed them.
The first company was led by Darui, and they were going towards the rocky plane to stop the march of the enemies from there. The idea was to not let any more powerful enemy move towards the other party.
The second company was led by Mifune, which was directed towards the mountain area to again block that part.
The third Company was Kakashi and he was with Guy. They were moving towards the forest area to clear the road until they met Company 1 of Darui in the coastal area.
And lastly, it was Kirito who was marching with his company towards the desert area, the most important area as it's close to the base of Akatsuki.
Darui led the First Company of the Allied Shinobi Forces to the rocky plains, a battleground against the impending white Zetsu onslaught. The air was thick with tension as they braced themselves for the approaching enemy.
As the first rays of dawn broke, the earth trembled, and the ground cracked open, revealing a horde of white Zetsu emerging from the depths. Darui's eyes narrowed, and he raised his hand, signalling his troops to prepare for battle.
"First Company, hold your ground! We can't let these Zetsu overrun us!" Darui shouted and
The white Zetsu, eerily reminiscent of twisted trees, closed in with a menacing pace. Darui, a master of the Lightning Release, weaved through the battlefield, leaving trails of afterimages. His black lightning danced across the rocky plain, striking down Zetsu after Zetsu.
This was the first time, the shinobi were fighting something like a white zetsu and clearly, it was not like any traditional enemy.
However, the unexpected happened. From the shadows of the rocky terrain, Edo Tensei began to emerge—a fallen ninja from different eras, reanimated to fight once more. The First Company faced a new challenge as the battlefield became a clash between the living and the dead.
This was a twist as although they were told that Orochimaru would be using the Edo Tensei technique against them it was still hard to fight someone dear to them who they lost long ago.
Darui, undeterred, faced the Edo Tensei with his signature black lightning-infused kenjutsu. He parried the strikes of legendary warriors from the past, each clash echoing through the rocky expanse.
His First Company, though initially taken aback, followed Darui's lead. They fought valiantly against the Edo Tensei, their resolve unwavering. Darui's strategic brilliance shone as he coordinated his forces to counter the unrelenting waves of adversaries.
Although quite more in numbers white zetsu did not have as skills as the battle-hardened shinobi. But while they lack in the pure power or skills. They fill that gap with their regenerative powers and the fact that they can imitate any shinobi on the battlefield.
Amidst the chaos, Darui's Ranton (Storm Release) jutsu illuminated the battlefield. Arcs of powerful lightning surged through the air, cutting through both Zetsu and Edo Tensei alike. The rocky plane became a spectacle of elemental clashes and intense combat.
Darui's voice cut through the tumultuous battlefield:
Their objective was to completely cross the rocky plane and then move towards the coastal line as soon as possible.
Mifune was the leader of the samurai and a stoic and seasoned captain of the Second Division, led his elite company to the mountainous terrain, a critical location in the impending clash against the formidable enemy forces. The towering peaks presented a strategic advantage, and Mifune intended to nullify it by securing the high ground for the Allied Shinobi Forces.
Although the mountain range was nowhere close to the main hideout of the enemy it was an important key position which the shinobi alliance had to defend.
As the Second Division ascended the rugged slopes, Mifune's piercing gaze surveyed the surroundings. The wind whispered through the mountainous crags, carrying a sense of anticipation. His company, a well-disciplined group of skilled warriors, followed his lead with unwavering determination.
The rocky terrain echoed with the unsheathing of swords and the clinking of armour as Mifune's company assumed their positions. Their eyes remained fixed on the ascent, vigilant for any signs of approaching adversaries.
The enemy, well aware of the strategic significance of the mountainous region, soon emerged from the shadows. Mifune's analytical mind quickly assessed the situation, and he signalled his company to hold its ground.
"Maintain formation. We won't allow them to claim this vantage point," he said with much determination.
The clash began as the enemy forces attempted to scale the mountainside. Mifune's katana flashed with precision, cutting through the opposition. His leadership inspired the Second Division, and they fought with a synchronized grace, repelling the enemy's advance.
Mifune's strategic brilliance unfolded as he directed his forces to exploit the natural chokepoints of the rocky ascent. His company utilized the terrain to their advantage, turning the mountainous battlefield into a fortress that thwarted the enemy's attempts at a coordinated assault.
As the battle intensified, Mifune's unwavering resolve and tactical acumen resonated with his soldiers. The mountain echoed with the clash of steel, the shouts of warriors, and the rhythmic footfalls of the Second Division holding their ground.
Under the dappled sunlight filtering through the dense foliage, Kakashi Hatake, the future Sixth Hokage, led the Third Division into the heart of the vast forest. A seasoned tactician, Kakashi's strategic mind was complemented by the presence of his eternal rival, Might Guy, at his side. Together, they sought to utilize the intricate terrain to their advantage in the unfolding conflict.
This was again a very cannon-like situation where both Kakashi and Guy were sent to the same division because both knew each other well and had learned from each other before.
As the division moved deeper into the forest, the air thickened with the scent of moss and the distant murmur of leaves. Kakashi's single eye darted around, assessing the natural features that could be leveraged against the impending enemy forces.
"Keep your senses sharp. The forest provides cover, but remember that the enemy is more adapted to the forest than we are," Kakashi said.
Guy, sporting his customary green jumpsuit, grinned with unbridled enthusiasm.
"Fear not, Kakashi my friend! With the power of youth and your strategic brilliance, victory is assured!" Guy added from his side.
Kakashi smirked, appreciating Guy's unwavering optimism even in the face of battle. Although he never showed up to others he cherished this friendship of theirs.
The Third Division navigated through the labyrinthine network of trees and underbrush, maintaining a formation that spoke to Kakashi's tactical prowess. Guy, ever the energetic warrior, encouraged his comrades with uplifting words and a contagious spirit.
As they progressed deeper into the forest, the enemy forces revealed themselves—masked figures moving stealthily among the trees. Kakashi's Sharingan whirred to life, and he signalled his division to prepare for engagement.
Chapter 224: Chapter 224 : Departure To The Front Line 4
The thunder rumbled ominously as Darui and his elite company faced the formidable duo of the Gold and Silver Brothers—Kinkaku and Ginkaku. The air was charged with tension as the battlefield crackled with impending conflict.
Darui, wielding his versatile Ranton (Storm Release) jutsu, stood at the forefront, flanked by the skilled Samui. The Gold and Silver Brothers, bearing the legendary Treasured Tools of the Sage of the Six Paths, advanced with malevolent grins.
He had to take them considering the other shinobi were not a match for the brothers.
"Samui, be on guard. These two are more dangerous than they seem. And don't reponse to them," Darui said.
Samui nodded, unsheathing her twin blades, infused with the power of lightning.
"I've heard stories about their prowess. We can't afford to underestimate them." Samrui responded.
The brothers, empowered by the tools that granted them incredible abilities, lunged forward with unparalleled speed. Darui and Samui moved in unison, their movements synchronized to counter the onslaught. Darui's black lightning clashed with Kinkaku's brute strength, while Samui gracefully evaded Ginkaku's attacks.
The battle unfolded in a blur of elemental clashes and swift manoeuvres. Darui's Ranton surged, creating arcs of powerful lightning that danced through the battlefield. Samui's blades cut through the air with precision, leaving trails of sparking energy.
Kinkaku, the Gold Brother, unleashed his menacing chakra, transforming into a colossal, golden-skinned form. Darui gritted his teeth, recognizing the threat posed by this formidable transformation.
"This chakra, its similar to lord Bee" Darui muttered under his breath.
Samui responded with a swift nod, deflecting Ginkaku's strikes as Darui prepared a decisive counterattack. Channeling the power of his Black Panther, a manifestation of his Storm Release, Darui unleashed a torrent of black lightning.
The battlefield erupted with intensity as Darui's technique clashed with Kinkaku's colossal form. The very air crackled with the clash of opposing forces. Samui, showcasing her agility, moved with unparalleled grace, countering Ginkaku's relentless assault.
In a moment of synergy, Darui and Samui synchronized their attacks. Darui's black lightning enveloped Kinkaku, exploiting a vulnerability in his colossal form. Samui, seizing the opportunity, unleashed a barrage of lightning-infused slashes, striking with precision.
And they were not the only ones fighting a tough battle.
In the heart of the battlefield, Mifune, the masterful samurai and captain of the Second Division, found himself facing an unexpected adversary – Hanzo of the Salamander, resurrected through the dark art of Edo Tensei. The air crackled with tension as the two skilled warriors locked eyes, memories of their past encounter resurfacing.
Mifune, with his katana at the ready, surveyed the battlefield, ensuring the safety of his Second Company. Hanzo, adorned in the tattered remnants of his former attire, emanated an eerie presence as he prepared for the clash.
"Hanzo, even after death, you are creating issues for others. You once spared me, but I don't have the luxury to do the same today here to you," Mifune said.
Hanzo, his eyes devoid of emotion, merely grinned. The infamous Salamander was ready to engage in a battle that echoed the history they shared.
The clash began with the swift draw of Mifune's katana, its gleaming blade reflecting the grim determination etched across his face. Hanzo, a master of poisons and swift strikes, moved with otherworldly agility, evading Mifune's initial onslaught.
Mifune's Second Company watched with bated breath as the two legendary figures clashed in a dance of steel. The echoes of clashing blades reverberated through the battlefield, the clash of philosophies and the weight of history embedded in each strike.
"Mifune, you always did have a flair for the dramatic. How amusing to cross blades once more." Hanzo said with a laugh.
Mifune's response was a silent dedication to his duty. With each swing of his katana, he aimed to protect his comrades and ensure the safety of the alliance. Hanzo, fueled by the relentless nature of Edo Tensei, countered with deadly precision.
The battlefield became a canvas of martial prowess, with Mifune's disciplined kenjutsu against Hanzo's unpredictable strikes. The Second Company watched as their captain held his ground, determined to prove that the indomitable spirit of the living could overcome even the resurrected.
As the battle reached its zenith, Mifune unleashed his signature technique—the Iaido, a swift draw and sheath of his katana. The blade danced through the air, leaving arcs of energy in its wake. Hanzo, caught off guard by the sheer speed and precision, found himself unable to evade.
Kakashi and Guy with their third company also found troublesome opponents.
Under the moonlit sky, the Third Company led by Kakashi and Guy faced an ominous alliance of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist and all of them were edo tensei. The air was thick with anticipation as the shinobi prepared for a clash of legendary proportions.
Kakashi didn't have his sharingan anymore so before the war started, Kirito offered one of the sharingan he collected to him, it was hard to explain but he took it nonetheless, exuding the vigor of youth, stood side by side, each ready to face their formidable opponents. The Seven Swordsmen well 5 exactly consider that Kisame and Zabuza aren't there, known for their deadly blades and merciless combat skills, loomed ominously before them.
As the battle commenced, Kakashi and Guy moved in perfect synchronization, a dance of strategy and sheer physical prowess. The Third Company, inspired by their leaders, launched a coordinated assault against the five Swordsmen.
Kakashi faced the swift and elusive Jinin Akebino, known for his unparalleled speed. The clash of their techniques sent shockwaves through the battlefield. Kakashi's lightning-fast hand seals and precise strikes were met with Jinin's acrobatic manoeuvres, creating a dazzling display of taijutsu mastery.
Meanwhile, Guy, ever the exponent of the Eight Gates, faced the colossal Raiga Kurosuki. Guy unleashed the power of the Morning Peacock, sending waves of fiery punches at Raiga, who countered with his dual sword technique. The clash of their titanic forces shook the very ground beneath them.
Suigetsu ordered by Sasuke also came, armed with a copy of the Executioner's Blade, and faced the Third Company's onslaught. Suigetsu's liquid form allowed him to evade attacks with eerie fluidity, but the unwavering determination of the Allied Shinobi Forces pressed relentlessly forward.
Chojuro, the wielder of the Hiramekarei, engaged in a fierce water jutsu battle with the company's water users, creating torrents of churning waves that engulfed the battlefield.
As the battle raged on, Kakashi and Guy found themselves in a moment of synergy. With a nod of understanding, they executed a combination of jutsu – Kakashi's Lightning Blade and Guy's Evening Elephant – converging their attacks on the notorious Seven Swordsmen.
Guy was the most important character there as he alone was dominating everyone there.
Chapter 225: Chapter 225 : Kirito Vs Kages
While other companies started their match and even fought against the enemies, Kirito was commanding the 4th company and the biggest company out of all. Their target was the desert land.
Out of all the places, this was the place which saw the most action in Kirito's opinion. First the dead Kages and then Madara Uchiha himself.
So Kirito was excited if not anything, he just threw all the administrative work to Temari and only did the commanding, strategy and fighting.
As the army moved forward, soon they were attacked by white Zetsu which came from underground, now maybe in any other place this strategy would have worked but not here when all thanks to the presence of Kirito.
He spoiled the surprise that White Zetsu had planned for the 4th division and then let the other shinobi handle them.
He didn't want to waste his energy on those low-level enemies, he most likely had to take on the Kages, Madara, Obito and Sasuke too. And god forbid that last curve ball that Kishimoto threw at the end of the series also came.
Fighting a freaking goddess was not something he wanted to do any time soon.
While moving forward, Kirito finally senses a powerful chakra signature. No there were five chakra signatures and one of them was pretty familiar to him.
"Third Raikage," Kirito almost cursed out, he had still bad blood with that man, who killed his teacher.
But he also noticed that there was another familiar chakra among them, it was Gaara.
"So Gaara is dead and this bastard even revived him with Edo Tensei," he muttered under his breath. Then he looked around, finding any capable shinobi who could go against a kage by himself but there was none.
It was quantity over quality for him, well not like he didn't have trump cards of his own.
Both Gaara and Roza are in their natural element, he has to take out them first before anything else. Kirito had no doubt that Orochimaru's control over the Edo Tensei would be better than what Kabuto was able to achieve in the cannon.
"Halt, there are enemies coming. Prepare the traps" Kirito said to Temari, he already explained what kind of enemies they might face and of course, prepared for it.
A little away from the marching army, 5 figures suddenly appear out of a coffin. At first, their bodies were lifeless but then suddenly their eyes opened although still pretty lifeless.
They were the past Kages of 4 different villages.
Gaara and Roza - The Fourth and Fifth Kazekage.
Mo - The second Tsuchikage.
Gengetsu - The second Mizukage
A - Third Raikage
As their eyes opened he saw the sand-filled area around them and frowned. Gengetsu and Mo immediately recognized themself. Raikage though was from a much younger generation than them and the same was the case with Roza and especially Gaara.
Gaara and Roza looked at each other with complicated expressions on their faces, like wanted to say something but couldn't. But they didn't have the time for leisure chit-chat as unlike in the cannon Orochimaru made them move towards the marching army.
Kirito soon was able to see the 5 deceased Kages coming towards them. He instantly entered into sage mode. No playing around this time, this is war, one mistake and someone dies.
Kirito tried to sense his marker on Gaara but it wasn't there, fair enough. Not like he didn't prepare beforehand.
"Kirito," Gaara said from his side, as Kirito was standing in front of everyone while he also noticed Temari.
"We are not in our control. Make sure that you dodge this attack," Gaara shouted as both he and Roza started to make hand signs.
Soon a combination attack of Sand and Gold Dust arose from the desert and rushed towards the 4th division.
Kirito didn't do anything as 3 clones and other member of the sealing division were ready according to Kirito's plan, as they appeared in front of him and inhaled an ungodly amount of air in their lungs.
"Wind Style, Great Wind Hurricane" All the clones said while they were in sage mode. The other shinobi were also not behind, especially those wind-style shinobi as they released there Jutsu as well.
With a boom a mighty gush of wind forming a hurricane blocks the upcoming sand and gold dust wave and even pushes it back, making it disperse and sending the majority of the sand backwards,
Blinding the Kages. Kirito anticipated right, that the Kages started by using Gaara and Roza's powers. Now he effectively blinded 4 out of 5 kages for a few seconds. The last one was Mu who was flying high.
Kirito didn't let this chance go to waste and vanish from his place. He already had one teleportation seal hidden where the Kages would have come.
Taking out his sword and covering it with Haki. He immediately went for Gaara and Roza. Why them?
Well, Mu is hovering up in the air, Raikage might survive the attack, sturdy bastard he is. Gengetsu might be an illusion, he remembered that this guy although pretty funny and cool was still a kage and a master Illusionist in that.
Fun Fact, Edo Tensei don't like Haki. They can't regenerate after being hit by Haki just like it was with the truth-seeking orbs.
So All Kirito have to do is to make sure to gut them good. So that there all movements were blocked.
"Uzumaki Style, One Sword Flow Time 5" Krito said and in a fraction of a second he appeared near both Gaara and Roza and delivered multiple strikes, making them unable to move and then with the same movement, before the raging Raikage gut him, took both Kazekage back to the army.
"Here seal them up," Throwing the bodies of the two former Kaze Kages he said.
There were some emotional moments with Gaara, Termari and Roza but he completely avoided it and looked only at the 3 remaining Kages.
The worst part about Edo Tensei when you are controlling them manually is that there is resistance and thus no matter how powerful a shinobi you have summoned, will not perform like he would have in his heyday. Example where in front of all to see.
"Tch, he took down 2 before even the fight started," Orochimaru from a distance said with fury in his tone.
Chapter 226: Chapter 226 : Kirito Vs Kages 2
Kirito after taking care of 2 out of 5 Kages, like it was nothing, shifted his focus on the remaining 3.
Raikage, Mizukage and Tsuchikage. He knows that neither of them can do much damage to him, but the real problem is the army behind him. Thinking this, he had to first take out the Kage that would do the largest amount of large-scale damage.
There is only one person here who can do that, he raised his eyes and saw the flying mummy who was already forming a white hallow-like attack, it was atomic dismantling Jutsu of the Tsuchikage.
"Temari, help my clones to hold back the two on the ground, I will go after the one flying first," Kirito said and after forming two more clones or support and launching himself upward towards the mummy, he went after Mu the second Tsuchikage.
Raikage after getting back his vision immediately charges for the army, fucking monster, not even seeing that there is an entire army in front of him.
One of Kirito's clones started rushing to the Raikage, he had already done it once and considering that it doesn't require much power to handle Raikage if we know his secret. The clone was confident.
Other Clone sat down and was busy pointing out the real body of Mizukage.
Kirito after taking out his sword, sent a powerful sword slash towards Mu which collided with his Jutsu.
He saw his sword attack do nothing to the white beam of light, breaking in front of him and then the enemy attack coming right at him.
'Wonder why Onoki is not coming this time around, I mean come you help out Gaara in the anime, why not me, I am pretty sure I don't have any bad blood with the old man. Hell, I didn't even try my luck with his granddaughter.' Kirito complained under his breath.
Kirito though wasn't gonna play the game according to Mu. He put his sword in front of him and suddenly markings started to appear.
Those markings were seals that Kirito was able to manifest in the air, and then just like how Minato did in the anime, the attack from Tsuchikage was transported away the moment the dust release attack connected with it.
And the next moment, Kirito disappeared from his position.
On the other side, clone Kirito was fighting with Raikage, he did not plan to waste much time but this Raikage was not using this thunder spear right now. So he had to push the Raikage until he did so.
But he was able to after none of Raikage's normal attacks connected. Thanks to past experience, Kirito was already used to the third Raikage fighting style.
Clone almost smiled when Raikage extended his hand and pointed at Kirito.A Rasengan was already building in his hand.
Both then rush towards each other and then, well everything was just like the cannon. Being a sealing master himself, Kirito's clone didn't need anyone to seal the withering Raikage.
By this time, the other Clone was able to find the real body of Gengetsu. They didn't hand Gaara's sand but they had wind jutsu.
Thanks to that they were able to replicate what Gaara did in the anime and find the real Mizukage.
"I can't believe it, he took down three of the 5 past Hokage already," one of the shinobi said with widened eyes with pure amazement in his eyes and horror in his voice.
He was actually very happy that Kirito Namikaze was not an enemy they were facing. Even people who knew Kirito a little bit like Termari were surprised.
"He seals my lord third with such ease, this man..." said a certain one-eye shinobi from the cloud.
While they were talking, the Real Kirito was fighting with Mu, he was having some problems here considering that he couldn't fly.
"I have to say, after my death. Leaf sure have another monster," Mu said as he saw the underlying power of Kirito.
Kirito made an ugly face, he had a method to handle this flying mummy but that was using Haki and he didn't want to do that so early in the battle. Unlike Chakra, using Haki makes him mentally exhausted which he can't have now.
Not to mention, chakra is not an issue considering the recent update in his template.
[Minato Template 86%]
He long has gotten access to KCM. After thinking about it, he was about to enter the KCM early but then he sensed a familiar charka coming.
"So the old man really came huh," Kirito muttered under his breath and looked back, seeing an old man flying towards him.
"Namikaze brat, leave lord mu to me," Onoki said with determination. Kirito would love to but honestly, he didn't want to, beating 3 Kages just gave him 6% update in his template, he is sure that he can achieve up to 90% completion if he takes down the other two Kages as well.
"Okay, I will handle the Mizukage and come back, please hang in there," Kirito said not even believing that Onoki could handle Mu in a few minutes.
Finding Gengetsu's real body was the easy part, the harder part was sealing him, Steaming Danger Tyranny clone was a pretty unique technique which Kirito remembered because he liked the technique personally.
He didn't plan to let Gengetsu use that technique and end this fight with two moves. So Kirito masterfully drew Kurama's chakra without even entering Kcm made a gigantic Rasengan.
"Massive Rasengan," Kirito shouted dropping down from height to increase his momentum, breaking the shell of the damn summon of the Mizukage.
Kirito's eyes instantly locked on Gengetsu and got ready. Let's end this guy before he causes more trouble.
"First Form, Shaving Flash," Kirito said with a smile, combining the power of his Hyper Speed, Shaving and a certain breathing style which Kashin taught him but he didn't give much attention to him back then, he was sure but naive back then.
With Haki on his sword, he easily takes out Gengetsu. And then he looked at his template.
[Minato Template 88%]
"Yup, knew it just needs to seal Tsuchikage now and we are done," Kirito smiled and turned back.
Chapter 227: Chapter 227 : Naruto's Departure To The Front Line
Naruto didn't know what was going on outside, if he knew then he would have joined the war, and he would have been there at the side of his brother fighting together.
But not anymore, after seeing what was going on outside, he rushed out to join the fight, Killer Bee and Jiraiya who was there training him also followed him. He just completed his training and now could use KCM Pretty well.
But unknown to him, escape was not gonna be that easy considering that Tsunade and Raikage was on there way to stop them.
So after leaving the open sea, Naruto, Killer Bee, and Jiraiya found themselves halted by the imposing figures of Raikage and Tsunade. The air crackled with tension as the two leaders stood firm, determined to prevent the Jinchuriki's from joining the war.
Raikage, his lightning-infused aura radiating authority, addressed Naruto and Killer Bee with a stern gaze.
Jiraiya didn't fight, he only decided to enter if Tsunade also enters the fight.
"Hold, Naruto, Bee. We cannot allow you to join this fight. It's too dangerous." Raikage said.
Naruto being Naruto, didn't listen.
"I have to do something! I can't just stand by while everyone else is risking their lives!" Naruto shouted.
Tsunade, stepped forward, her eyes reflecting both concern and determination.
"Naruto, we understand your eagerness, but this battle requires careful strategy. You're our trump card, and we can't afford to lose you." Tsunade added sending a glare to Jiraiya saying that he was not helping here.
Killer Bee, the Eight-Tails jinchuriki, added his perspective with a nod.
"Yo bro, this is no time to hold back, kid here need to meet his brother in the land of sand,"
"Shut up fool," Raikage shouted back.
The atmosphere grew tense as Raikage and Tsunade exchanged a glance, silently acknowledging the difficulty of their decision. Finally, Raikage spoke with firm resolve.
"If you won't stand down willingly, we'll have to make you."
With a nod from Tsunade, the two leaders prepared for action. Naruto and Killer Bee, initially taken aback, soon found themselves facing the combined might of the Raikage and Tsunade.
Considering the fight is fair only when it 2 on 2, Jiraiya stayed back but he didn't to just stand there, if Naruto can't handle Raikage then he will enter the fight.
The battle unfolded with blinding speed. Raikage, fueled by his unparalleled speed, clashed with Naruto, his Lightning Release strikes forcing the young ninja to defend against an onslaught of precision and power. Meanwhile, Tsunade, renowned for her immense strength, engaged Killer Bee in a taijutsu duel, the air resonating with the impact of their blows.
The face-off was very similar to the anime but with a only twist of Jiraiya being present there.
Naruto, driven by the desire to prove himself, unleashed the power of the Nine-Tails, his chakra flaring as he sought to break through Raikage's defences he was in KCM with Sage mode. Raikage, in turn, showcased the speed that earned him the moniker of the fastest shinobi, skillfully evading Naruto's attacks.
On the other side, Killer Bee and Tsunade clashed with a display of raw strength and finesse. Bee's fluid movements and unique swordsmanship clashed against Tsunade's unparalleled strength and medical expertise.
Despite the intense struggle, Raikage and Tsunade fought with the singular goal of protecting Naruto and Bee. Their experience and leadership shone through as they countered every move, redirecting the young warriors' attacks without causing lasting harm.
As the battle continued, Naruto's talk no Jutsu was able to get to Tsunade and stop her in her tracks, now Raikage was the only problem, but what a problem is the arse he was.
Things from that point onwards just went on just like anime and Naruto was able to dodge Raikage's fastest attack and considering that Jiraiya was also with them, both Tsunade and Raikage let them go.
Later on, all three of them kept on going and met the two best duo in the history of anime.
Itachi freaking Uchiha and Nagato motherf*cking Uzumaki.
Naruto, his eyes narrowed with determination, stepped forward, flanked by the Jiraiya and the Killer Bee. Itachi's Sharingan gleamed, while Nagato's six paths of pain awaited Orochimaru's commands.
"Naruto Uzumaki. You looked like your brother, although I can say not as bright." Itachi said.
Nagato, his Rinnegan piercing through the darkness, echoed Itachi's sentiment.
"Sorry Naruto but we are not in control, you have to beat us,". Nagato said.
The battle began with a blur of motion. Naruto, too was not holding back and showing his newly found Nine-Tail's power. Their strikes echoed through the night, each blow carrying the weight of their shared history.
Jiraiya faced Nagato, a master of the Rinnegan. The battlefield transformed into a storm of jutsu, as fire and toads clashed against the gravitational pull of Nagato's powers.
Killer Bee, the Eight-Tails jinchuriki, engaged in a rhythmic taijutsu dance with the six paths of pain. His blades clashed against the mechanized warriors, each strike demonstrating the mastery of his unique combat style. But all of a sudden, he started to feel something in his stomach.
The battle was getting chaotic as this time around, unlike how it was with the pages, none of them was holding back.
Soon Killer Bee couldn't take it anymore and opened his mouth to vomit but instead of his puke, a black crow came out.
Even both Jiraiya and Naruto were grossed out.
Itachi thought knew, he was the one who put this crow inside the killer bee when he went to collect the 8th tails, betting his last chance to save this world, and apparently, it worked.
From then on Itachi switched sides like the anime and helped them to handle Nagato.
The battle reached its zenith as the living clashed with the resurrected. Jutsu collided, creating shockwaves that shook the very foundation of the battlefield.
(I will be going now Jiraiya sama, I have one last mission to accomplish) he said to Jiraiya in secret sign language before leaving.
"The bonds you forge are truly powerful, Naruto Uzumaki," Nagato said before getting sealed by Jiraiya.
Chapter 228: Chapter 228 : Naruto's Departure To The Front Line 2
Jiraiya had a hint of where might Itachi be going, he said his last mission, Jiraiya started to connect the dots, especially when he also is a Sannin.
He looked back at Naruto and after some contemplation finally decided to go with Itachi, after all, he knew Orochimaru the best.
Hell, he was not the only one, Kirito himself sent Tobirama to locate and stop Orochimaru.
He knew that stopping Orochimaru was the most important otherwise this fight might never end. Thus the most suitable person to send was Tobirama and just to fuck with him, he also paired him with Edo Tensei Shisui after all Tobirama is a sensor and with one command from Kirito can join the fight no matter how far he is thanks to Hiraishin and Shisui might be the only person who can stop Orochimaru and even control him thanks to his Kotoamatsukami.
"Naruto, remember that I believe in your dreams, if you think that you can do it and you have my full support," Jiraiya internally said and left. The excuse he gave to both Killer Bee and Naruto though was entirely different.
Naruto and Bee then kept on moving towards the main front line, passing through the jungle to finally reach the sand plain.
But just like in the anime, he was stopped by upcoming enemies. And these enemies were on another hand the previous jinchuriki's.
The air crackled with tension as the resurrected warriors, once jinchurikis themselves, prepared to unleash their devastating powers. This time around Obito had both the Rinnegan eyes and thys more control over the new paths of pain.
Naruto and Killer Bee exchanged a determined glance before facing the Edo Tensei Jinchurikis. The ground trembled as the new Paths of Pain moved with eerie synchronization, each bearing the immense power of a Tailed Beast.
It was their luck that Obito himself had not come yet, they were only facing the 6 paths right now
The battle commenced with blinding speed. Naruto, surrounded by a vibrant aura of chakra, charged forward with Rasengans in both hands. Killer Bee, rapping a rhythmic mantra, ready to counter the overwhelming force of the resurrected jinchurikis.
The Edo Tensei Jinchurikis, once masters of immense power, moved with relentless precision. Streams of chakra clashed in mid-air as the battlefield became a canvas of vibrant colours, echoing the intensity of their titanic clash.
Naruto faced a barrage of attacks from multiple directions. Each Edo Tensei Jinchuriki showcased the signature techniques of their respective Tailed Beasts—torrents of water, gusts of wind, and torrents of sand clashed against Naruto's defences.
Naruto even knew some of them and that makes fighting them just that much harder.
Killer Bee, using his immense strength and agility, countered the assault with a flurry of tail-whips and powerful Bijuu Bombs. The battlefield erupted with explosions as the chakra-infused clashes reverberated through the air.
Naruto was burning through his chakra, now his chakra was taken by Nine Tails in exchange Nine Tails was also absorbing his chakra.
Naruto using his unpredictable mind, pulled off an insane stuned and gave an opening to Bee.
Killer Bee, seizing the opportunity, lashed out with his Eight-Tails tentacles, creating a whirlwind of chakra that swept through the battlefield. The Edo Tensei Jinchurikis, momentarily disoriented, struggled to regain their composure.
Honestly, right now Naruto and Bee are getting overwhelmed, not only did the opponents have the powers of their Biju but also they had complete synergy with their actions as their vision was connected.
Naruto actually never fought pain in this timeline and thus his knowledge about them is very limited.
Right now, Bee was thinking of entering into his fully Biju mode but before he did that, another someone appeared there.
This other someone was none other than Obito and beside her was Edo Tensei Konan (That bastard Orochimaru was able to even bring her back). But there was one more, Sasuke also came with him. (Reminder that here Sasuke is with Akatsuki)
"Still trying to be the Hero Naruto. You should stop these pointless endeavours. It's pathetic," Sasuke's sharp remark makes a tick mark on Naruto's forehead.
"Yeah, so is the case with your villain career. How many times did you get your ass kicked till now by the way," Naruto retorted, one perk of being with Kirito is that he too has a little foul mouth in the end.
He had a very complicated feeling right now. Both Jiraiya and Kirito said that Sasuke is no longer an Ally but he really didn't want to fight him. But seeing just what kind of power he would be facing right now, he gritted his teeth.
He can't show mercy to Sasuke like he did the last time. Sasuke on the other hand didn't show any outward reaction but he sure was annoyed internally.
But before he can say anything, he is interrupted by Obito.
"Uzumaki Naruto, Your brother has caused me quite a lot of trouble," There was already killing intent in his voice, after all, he lost all of his Sharingan thanks to Kirito, not to mention many of his plans also failed because of Kirito.
"Yeah, he has a habit of causing trouble for troublesome shinobi like you," Naruto smirked.
"I see, I wonder how he will feel fighting his own brother when after your death I resurrected you," Obtio ruthlessly said.
"Huh, not a chance" Naruto replied.
"Actually there is quite a bit of chance," Bee looked at the 6 Jinchuriki and 2 Uchiha with trepidation. One had Rinnegan while the other had Eternal Mangekyo, and lastly that sexy blue-haired woman, Bee didn't know but he sensed power from her so he was alert.
"Even you can't be this big of an idiot, look clearly Naruto, you two got no chance. You are outnumbered and outmatched here.
Kirito is not coming to save you today, you are all alone," Sasuke said as his Sharingan flair to life.
Indeed facing Obito with Rinnegan, Sasuke with Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan and then 6 of the paths of pain with the power of their Biju on top of that is nothing less than a death sentence.
Even someone like Kirito would have trouble handling all of them.
There were beats of sweat rolling on Naruto's face while Bee was the same. But before any of them move a voice echoed in the silent forest.
"Who said he is alone ?"
All of them were surprised at this and looked at where the voice came and almost all of their eyes widened to extreme proportions.
There were 7 people standing there on top of different trees. 5 of them were wearing a black cloak with red clouds printed on them and the other two were wearing Konoha Head Band.
This person were none other than Deidara, Kakuzu, Hidan, Sasori and Kisame under the control of Kirtio he was sent here to protect Naruto and help him. He always wanted to bring Akatsuki to the good side, I mean just think about the menace they could have been if worked together for the good side.
It was nothing less than any Naruto fan's wet dream but there was more.
Kirito also sent two juggernauts with them, one had with same red eyes and almost as same face as Sasuke.
It was Fugaku Uchiha, Sasuke's father. Kirito got his body way back when Itachi exterminated his own clan standing there like a boss and making Sasuke's heart pound inside while the other was ...
"Kirito" Naruto shouted.
But Naruto immediately saw differences, like how he was older with both of his hands. And when finally the eyes of both met.
Naruto instantly knew who he was looking at. His eyes widened in disbelief.
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And here you fucking go, I was waiting for this scene for such a long time and that I can't explain to you.
It Uno Reverse Baby.
Chapter 229: Chapter 229 : Madara Uchiha
"You are just like your father Namikaze brat," Onoki said while looking at the second Tsuchikage sealed in front of him. He in the end needed Kirito's help to seal his predecessor.
"I will take that as a compliment," Kirito replied while not even looking at the old man. His attention was on his template update as the only reason he fought those Kages alone was because his template was upgrading like crazy back then.
[Minato Template 90%]
[Ding, Congratulation Host on unlocking KCM 2]
A smile appeared on Kirito's face and he sighed with relief, he turned to the army which overwhelmed the white Zetsu and almost was over on their end.
Thanks to Kirito, there was no impersonation this time around, Kirito even sent clones to other Divisions to identify the Zetsu clones impersonating the shinobi from the alliance and helping other divisions.
"It was a compliment," Onoki said with a smile but then suddenly a massive chakra was spotted by many of the shinobi. This chakra just suddenly appeared and even Kirito was taken aback.
He looked back and noticed one single coffin appear out of nowhere and the one summoning the coffin was none other than the second Tsuchikage.
Kirito before even waiting for the coffin to open snapped his head to see where he just sealed the Tsuchikage but he found that the mummy put one of his clones in there.
Some sort of advance replacement maybe?
"This, this can't be" He heard Onoki say this and he already had some idea of what the old man just saw.
He slowly turned his head towards where the Coffin was and saw the devil himself standing there.
"MADARA FU*KING UCHIHA"
He said like the words were venom, not like he didn't like Madara's character, in fact he was a fan but this bastard has cost much trouble in this world and he can't help but resent it.
"What is this, are you the one who summoned me here," Madara asked while looking at the army in front of him and the mummy standing beside him.
"Ku ku ku ku, Madara Uchiha I am Orochimaru and I am working with Obito. He asked me to revive you to help us," Orochimaru gave his best shady village talk in front of a badass villain.
Kirito saw this interaction happening and started to think of a solution to seal this guy up. He actually had a way. While Normal sealing would have worked, he created a way to seal Madara. The problem is that he had to summon Shinigami for that, not something he wanted to do,'
"Let's put that as the last resort," Kirito muttered to himself as he knew that he would not die but he would lose much of his life when he did that.
But he still acted like he didn't know the person who came out. "Seems like you know the person," Orion asked not even thinking that there was literally a Godzilla-size statue of Hashirama and this man in the valley of the end.
Even Onoki didn't think much and replied with dread in his tone, "Of course, there is no way I can forget that man's face, he is Madara Uchiha," Onoki replied.
"Oh," That was Kirito's simple response before he said.
"Back off, this is gonna get troublesome real soon," Kirito shouted toward the army.
On the other side, Orochimaru was explaining the entire situation to Madara.
"That is Kirito Namikaze, He is the strongest shinobi of his generation and has spoiled many of our plans till now. He is also the chief Commander of the Shinobi Alliance as you can see," Orochimaru said using Mu's body.
"Really," Madara shifted his gaze towards Kirito and a dense pressure fell on him.
'Yup, he is in a different league altogether,' Kirito hmm and a smile appeared on his face, although he had Edo Tensei Hashirama to fight Madara but.
"But I too want a piece of this asshole before that,"
And then there came a time when both of their eyes met. And with that Kirito just said.
"Old man, you take care of that Mummy, I will handle Madara," Kirito was still staring at Madara while saying this.
"Don't be an idiot brat, you don't understand what Madara Uchiha represents. That man ruled an Era. You are no match against him." Onoki snorted and internally decided to help out Kirito.
But Kirito was having none of it.
"Maybe but you better remember this, that Era has long gone, and this Era can only be referred to by one name and one name alone,"
"This Era Is Kirito Namikaze," Kirito said and started to walk slowly towards Madara's direction.
-Shinobi Alliance Headquarters-
In the tense confines of the Shinobi Alliance headquarters, Hokage, Kazekage, Mizukage and Raikage—sat in a sombre meeting room.
The air was thick with apprehension as news reached them of the unexpected appearance of Madara on the battlefield, where Kirito and others were planning to confront him.
Tsunade stood at the head of the table, her expression a mix of concern and determination.
"This changes everything. Madara's presence on the battlefield could tip the scales. We need to act, Madara is just as dangerous as my grandfather, we can't underestimate him," Tsunade said with worry in his voice.
Chiyo, the Kazekage, leaned forward, her usually composed demeanour revealing a trace of urgency.
"We cannot underestimate the threat Madara poses. If Kirito and the others are facing him, we need to reinforce their efforts." Chiyuo too was an old lady and knew what the Name Madara Uchiha implies.
A tense silence hung in the room as the Kages contemplated the gravity of the situation. Mei voiced the collective unease.
"Madara Uchiha, I have only heard tales but if any of those are true then just sending forces will only add more casualties. Sending our forces might not be enough." Mei added
Raikage pounded his fist on the table.
"Then I'll go myself. We can't afford to hold back now. We are not useful here anyways," Raikage shouted.
Hiruzen was also standing here, but he was not in his true form but rather in a hinge and stroked his beard in contemplation.
"It's a risk, but we may have no other choice. If Madara is unchecked, the entire alliance could crumble, we need to do something about that Tsunade" He was standing beside Tsuande and slowly said to her.
As the Kages debated their course of action, Tsunade, with a firm resolve, made a decision.
"I'll go with you, Raikage. We need all the firepower we can muster." Tsunade added.
The Kages nodded in agreement. The urgency of the situation demanded unity, setting aside the usual politics and differences.
But they currently didn't have much way to get there on time, even if they departed right now it will take them some time to arrive there.
Chapter 230: Chapter 230 : Father And Son 2
The newly formed Paths of Pain, now infused with the power of the Edo Tensei jinchurikis, clashed with the remaining Akatsuki members. The air was charged with chakra as the two formidable forces collided.
Konan, Pain's former partner, now stood among the Paths of Pain. She faced Kakuzu, the mercenary with stitched-together hearts, and Hidan, the zealot of Jashin, who had been resurrected through Obito's dark arts.
The landscape quivered with intensity as Konan unleashed a barrage of paper jutsu, each fold and crease a deadly weapon. Kakuzu, with his elemental affinities, countered the onslaught with a barrage of jutsu. Hidan, his immortal body revived, lunged with his scythe, seeking the thrill of bloodshed.
Meanwhile, the Paths of Pain continued their assault. The earth trembled beneath their feet as they Sasori, the master puppeteer.
Kisame, created torrents of water, clashing with the ferocity of the Paths' attacks. Sasori, commanding an army of puppets, orchestrated a complex dance of blades and strings, challenging the synchronized movements of the Edo Tensei warriors.
While this was happening, Naruto, Sasuke, Fugaku, Minato and Obito stayed back. The atmosphere was heavy.
Naruto just realized just who was standing in front of him, he had to say that his father was the exact copy of Kirito.
"Ah no that, maybe the other way around," he muttered. There was much to say between the father and son, and unlike Kirito, Naruto was even more emotional. This was not the badass knuckle-headed Ninja of the leaf or the future seventh Hokage. But just a teenager who longed for family all his life.
As the battle unfolded, Kakuzu, Hidan, Kisame, and Sasori proved to be formidable adversaries, utilizing their unique abilities and battle experience. The Paths of Pain, however, moved with relentless efficiency, undeterred by the resilience of their opponents. But still, this situation was much better than what Naruto and Bee had to handle in the anime.
Naruto wanted to ask many questions, after seeing his father for the first time, (Remember that this time Naruto met with Kuhsina, which I did cover, when he was training in KCMbut didn't meet Minato as Kirito fought Pain in the end.
"I know you have many things to ask and say son but this is not the time," Minato's heart broke after seeing Naruto's pain-filled eyes. Kirito was different, he never saw this pain in Kirito's eyes. At best, he saw longing for family just like Naruto but not much pain. Naruto on the other hand, his eyes were filled with pain.
Minato wanted to say so much, wanted to explain why both he and Kushina couldn't be with him and Kirito. But right now enemies were standing right in front of them. It was indeed not the time.
But this was not the only pair of father and son who was standing there. There was one more.
Sasuke heart was pounding inside him after seeing his father in front of him. He, being with Akatsuki still now, was naturally aware of Edo Tensei. So his blood started to boil when he saw his father was used like a puppet.
"Father," Sasuke finally broke out of his shell and said.
"Sasuke, What are you doing?," Fugaku asked.
Fugaku had only basic knowledge of what happened which he got while travelling with Minato and coming here.
This meeting was even more painful for Fugaku to see his younger son joining Akatsuki.
Obito who was watching this all gritted his teeth.
Fugaku was trying to convince Sasuke to stop this madness and even telling them what really happened all those years ago.
Minato looked at Obito with complicated feelings. Of course, Kirito told him about Obito and what exactly was going on.
"Obito, why are you doing this," Minato said and this shocked Obito.
No one except Orochimaru and Madara knows that he is Obito Uchiha. How did Minato find out? This mind was working several miles a second.
Kirito on the battlefield slowly walks towards Madara.
Temari seeing Kirito walking towards Madara alone started to panic, she wanted to help but knew that she was no match in the upcoming battle.
Even the entire army might not be enough for Madara. Kirito actually talked about this before their march, that most likely they will face someone like Madara.
At that time he never gave any reason but now Temari started to connect the dots. Kirito explicitly said not to interfere in a fight of that level. Let him handle it.
Madara on the other hand watching Kirito coming towards him, smirks. It has been a very long time since he danced.
Suddenly a powerful killing intent rushed towards Kirito, this killing intent was so potent that even many shinobi in the army got chills even when it was not directed towards them.
Kirito though was unfazed. For someone with the qualifications of the Conqueror, this was nothing.
Totally unfazed, kept on talking towards Madara, making as much distance between them and the army as possible. Once the battle starts. It was will be pure chaos.
Not to mention he can't use Conqueror's if they are so close to him.
Madara seeing Kirito totally unfazed by his killing intent grim and a smile started to appear on his face.
He jumped down from his high position, just like he did in the anime to fight the shinobi alliance but here his target was only Kirito.
'This should be enough. Never have use KCM let alone KCM 2. And the best test subject is coming right at me.' Kirito also smiled.
Same smile as Madara, both of them were ready to right.
"Finally an opponent who I can go all out against. As long I can seal this guy up here, we are golden. Kirito mutters to himself.
I'm sure many of you guys were waiting for this, didn't you? I sure to make this fight epic.
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