Naruto: Shikigami Aizen

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On the battlefield, every ninja stood ready, their faces tense and serious. From their forehead protectors, it was clear that they belonged to the Iwa Ninja.

However, the elderly man surrounded by them seemed unconcerned, his gaze fixed on the short, elderly man standing outside the encirclement.

"Ōnoki, no matter what, Iwa's actions have already destroyed the peace of the shinobi world. Do you still refuse to stop?" the elderly man said, his tone heavy.

Upon hearing his words, the short, elderly man outside the circle, his sharp eyes like a hawk's, flashed with disdain and said in a deep voice:

"Sarutobi, as Hokage, you say such grand words, but do you still believe that Konoha is the ultimate answer to maintaining peace in the shinobi world? This is no longer the time of the First Hokage. The balance of the shinobi world has long since shifted. You should open your eyes and see ahead!"

Despite Ōnoki's slightly mocking words, Sarutobi showed no anger. Instead, the worry on his face deepened as he replied gravely:

"So, you're determined to remain stubborn."

Ōnoki's eyes sharpened, and he responded in a low voice, "Stubborn!?"

"Sarutobi, it's Konoha that has grown too arrogant. The shinobi world needs reform. The once powerful Konoha has become a hindrance to its progress. It's time for it to be erased today!"

Hearing the hostility in Ōnoki's words towards Konoha, Sarutobi realized that no matter what, he wouldn't be able to stop Ōnoki and Iwa from attacking Konoha today.

His gaze hardened slightly as he spoke in a deep voice:

"Then let me, as the Third Hokage, settle things with you here. No matter what, I won't let you rampage freely on Konoha's land!"

Hearing Sarutobi's words, Ōnoki frowned slightly. He didn't doubt Sarutobi's resolve.

This was an unspoken understanding between two Kage. 

After all, both held a deep, indescribable emotion for their respective villages. For a village's Kage, such feelings were beyond people's imagination!

But at that moment, Ōnoki spoke in a serious tone:

"Though I must commend your bravery, Sarutobi, it's undoubtedly foolish of you to face me alone as the Hokage."

"Even though we are opponents, I won't pass up the chance to kill you here!" 

As he finished, Ōnoki cast a glance at the elite Iwa ninjas around them and commanded in a low voice:

"Attack!"

With his command, the Iwa ninjas surrounding Sarutobi immediately steeled themselves and sprang into action.

"Earth Style: Rock Coffin!"

One of the ninjas clasped his hands together, his face tense. In an instant, two massive rock slabs, one in front and one behind Sarutobi, began to press in on him!

"Boom!" "Boom!"

The intense sound was frightening.

Meanwhile, other Iwa ninjas also formed hand signs, unleashing a barrage of Earth Style jutsu and forbidden techniques toward Sarutobi at the center.

In the midst of it all, as he saw the wave of Earth Style jutsu headed his way, Sarutobi frowned slightly and swung his hand forcefully.

"Enma! Adamantine Staff!"

At Sarutobi's call, the large ape that had been quietly standing beside him leaped into the air and said in a deep voice:

"Here I come!"

As he spoke, his body quickly transformed.

"Clang!"

A gleaming golden staff flew into Sarutobi's hand!

Though Sarutobi appeared aged, the moment he gripped the Adamantine Staff, his demeanor changed entirely, becoming vigorous and spirited, nothing like an old man.

Wielding the staff, Sarutobi moved with fluid grace, the sound of the staff cutting through the air sharp and swift!

"Boom—"

"Boom—"

With his seamless movements, the barrage of Earth Style attacks from the Iwa ninjas were all deflected, rendered ineffective. Even the two massive rock slabs attempting to crush him were shattered with a single swing, crumbling as if they were made of tofu!

Seeing this, Ōnoki's frown deepened as he murmured:

"Using a summoned beast to greatly enhance his taijutsu... What a troublesome opponent!"

"Zzzzt!"

With that, Ōnoki lightly clasped his hands, and a blinding white cube suddenly formed between them, vibrating intensely.

"Particle Style: Atomic Dismantling Jutsu!"

At that very moment!

In a distant corner of Konoha, a tremendous explosion erupted!

It was as if something massive had been unleashed, and the ground of the Konoha forest trembled slightly! Hearing the commotion, Sarutobi, gripping the Adamantine Staff, froze momentarily, his expression becoming grim as he looked in that direction.

Ōnoki, on the other hand, seemed to know what was happening. His eyes gleamed, and he thought to himself:

The plan has begun... Konoha is doomed!

At the same time, within Konoha...

What unfolded before their eyes left everyone, ninja and civilians alike, utterly shocked. No one could believe what they were seeing.

Amidst a sea of rubble, clouds of dust swirled. In the dim light of night, one could faintly see a massive figure stirring within the yellow haze.

In contrast, the people around scrambled to flee in terror, their faces pale, their mouths agape.

"W-What is that thing!?" A trembling villager stammered.

"In just a moment, it destroyed such a large area... What kind of creature is that?" Another villager muttered.

At that moment, a gentle breeze blew through, scattering a portion of the thick dust cloud, revealing the true form within.

A sharp-eyed Konoha ninja, perched on a nearby, still-intact building, peered into the moonlight and immediately recognized the creature.

However, the moment he saw it, his face turned deathly pale. Without hesitation, he mustered all his strength and shouted:

"Everyone, get out of here!!"

His words caused a brief moment of confusion, and no one moved immediately.

But the ninja didn't care. His neck veins bulging, he continued to scream with all his might:

"Leave now!"

However, before he could finish—

"Boom—"

A colossal figure seemed to fall from the sky, smashing him and the building into dust in an instant!

Witnessing this, the villagers felt a chill run down their spines and began fleeing for their lives.

As the dust fully cleared, the true form of the terrifying, massive beast crouched on the ground became visible. Compared to the people running for their lives, it was like a mountain.

In the moonlight, the violet curse marks covering its body glowed ominously.

Behind it, an enormous tail, almost the size of its own body, slowly swayed. Just moments ago, it was this tail that had crushed the ninja to pieces.

The beast crouched on the ground, its blood-red eyes scanning its surroundings as if sensing something.

"ROAR!!"

Suddenly, it let out an enraged roar, like a rabid beast, and began rampaging wildly.

Its massive body gave it unparalleled destructive power. Every movement it made caused the ground to shake as if an earthquake were tearing through Konoha!

At that moment, several Konoha ninjas arrived just in time. Seeing the scene before them, their faces turned grim with horror.

"Shukaku, the One-Tail!"