Chapter 65: Chapter 65 : Gyuki
A dark night settled over the secluded grove, where two figures stood alone beneath the moonlight—a man and a woman. None other than Kurama and Uchiha Mikoto.
Mikoto was surprised to see Kurama aligned with the Uchiha forces. " Kurama, I didn't expect you to be part of the Uchiha's battle plans. Does Kushina know about this?"
Kurama chuckled. "It doesn't matter. She's not concerned whether I'm here or not. Besides, you know very well how strong she is."
Mikoto nodded seriously. "That's true. But why are you here?"
Kurama's expression darkened slightly. "The Eight-Tails' Jinchūriki, Killer Bee, is stationed in the Cloud Shinobi camp. And he has full control over his Tailed Beast now."
Mikoto's face turned solemn. "So, in addition to the Third Raikage's son, we're also up against a perfect Jinchūriki?"
The son of the Third Raikage was already a formidable opponent, but adding an Eight-Tails wielder into the mix was an entirely different challenge. Mikoto wasn't too worried for herself—her concern lay with whether her clan could handle it.
Kurama smirked. "Don't worry. Leave the Eight-Tails to me."
Tonight, the Uchiha Clan was fully prepared. Every shinobi was alert, their senses sharper than during the day. Kurama could already feel the bloodlust emanating from the approaching Cloud Shinobi forces.
He had instructed Mikoto to make specific preparations at a strategic location, anticipating an attack. As expected, a Konoha ninja rushed over.
"Mikoto-sama, are you certain Cloud Shinobi will attack tonight? If they don't come or approach from a different angle, our deployment could be wasted."
Mikoto's crimson eyes gleamed with confidence. "Trust me. They will come."
The ninja hesitated. "But—"
Mikoto's Sharingan locked onto him with a chilling glare. "Are you the captain, or am I the captain?"
The sheer pressure of her gaze made the shinobi swallow his words. "Of course, Mikoto-sama. I understand."
"Then follow orders."
Kurama had already sensed the malicious intent of the Cloud Shinobi advancing toward Black Cloud Forest. This was a surprise attack force led by A, the Third Raikage's son. Their goal was clear—strike first, deliver a devastating blow, and shake Konoha's morale before the real battle began.
The Cloud Shinobi unit was 500 strong.
But waiting in the darkness, perched among the trees, were dozens of Uchiha warriors. Eyes glowing red in the night, they watched, silent as specters, tracking every movement.
"Tch, the Clan Head is incredible at predicting enemy movements!"
"Yeah, the Cloud Shinobi are heading right into the areas where she stationed us."
The Uchiha shinobi whispered amongst themselves, their admiration for Mikoto growing. They believed it was her keen intellect that had anticipated the enemy's actions so perfectly.
Mikoto, however, knew better. She cast a glance into the shadows where Kurama stood, smirking as he gave her a thumbs-up. She returned the gesture subtly.
"Go," she ordered one of the Uchiha shinobi. "Tell the ambush units to be ready. The battle begins soon."
"Yes, Mikoto-sama!"
The Uchiha warriors tensed, their hands gripping their kunai and swords. They were tired of being underestimated. Tonight, they would show Konoha their true strength.
The Cloud Shinobi infiltrators moved cautiously, unaware that they had already stepped into a deadly trap.
"Kill them all!" A voice roared from the treetops.
The Uchiha forces struck first. Explosions erupted across the battlefield as pre-placed explosive tags detonated. Flames engulfed the forest floor, swallowing dozens of Cloud Shinobi in an instant.
"It's a trap! Retreat!" a Cloud Shinobi commander shouted.
But it was too late.
More explosions rocked the area. The ground beneath the enemy forces crumbled as pitfall traps activated, sending scores of shinobi plummeting into deep trenches lined with spikes.
"Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu!"
"Fire Style: Dragon Flame Jutsu!"
"Fire Style: Phoenix Sage Fire!"
A storm of flames rained down into the pits. The Cloud Shinobi trapped within screamed as they were burned alive. The air reeked of scorched flesh and blood.
Kunai and shuriken flew in every direction. Blood splattered against the trees, staining the battlefield crimson.
This was war.
The ambush was a success. Within moments, most of the Cloud Shinobi force was obliterated. Now, it was time for direct combat.
"For the Uchiha!" Fugaku roared, leading the charge.
Uchiha warriors, their Sharingan blazing, engaged the remaining Cloud Shinobi in a fierce melee. It was pure carnage. Bodies clashed, jutsu ignited the battlefield, and screams echoed through the forest.
Kurama stood amidst the chaos, watching with detached amusement. He barely needed to intervene.
But then, a group of Cloud Shinobi spotted him.
"That one's not an Uchiha! Kill him!"
Lightning-coated swords flashed as multiple Cloud Shinobi charged Kurama, aiming to cut him down. In an instant, their blades slashed through his body.
Kurama's form was torn apart, shredded like paper.
The Cloud Shinobi grinned victoriously. "Hah! Is this the best Konoha has? Pathetic."
But then—
Kurama stood before them, completely unharmed.
Their smiles faded. "What... the hell?!"
Their swords had struck true. He should be dead.
Kurama's scarlet eyes gleamed as his left eye shifted, revealing a black-ringed Mangekyō Sharingan. "Let me show you something special."
Divine Reversal.
Thirty seconds earlier—before they had ever struck him.
Kurama smirked. "This ability's pretty useful, huh?"
The Cloud Shinobi recoiled in horror. "You... what are you?!"
Their fear was delicious.
And then—he slaughtered them.
Uchiha warriors fought with relentless fury, wiping out the remnants of the Cloud Shinobi forces. By the time the battle ended, the 500-strong invasion force lay dead.
Not a single enemy survived.
The Black Cloud Forest was now painted red.
The Uchiha had proven their dominance.
And the war had only just begun.
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