Naruto: Fire-Release system

Chapter 134: Sasuke Captured, the Fourth Hokage Appears!

"What?"

Feeling Uchiha Yi's hand rest casually on his shoulder, Obito's expression shifted drastically. He instinctively leapt away, panic etched across his face.

The mere fact that Uchiha Yi could detect his presence within the Kamui space was already unsettling enough. But the realization that Yi had managed to reach into Kamui's pocket dimension to physically touch him sent waves of terror coursing through Obito's mind.

This meant that Uchiha Yi had the ability to break into the Kamui space—a feat that no one had ever managed before.

Obito's confidence, built on years of invulnerability thanks to Kamui, was shattered. The power he had relied upon to evade even the most dangerous foes now felt meaningless.

The man before him wasn't just an adversary; he was a predator. And Obito, for the first time in a long while, felt truly cornered.

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"Alright," Yi said nonchalantly, ignoring Obito's reaction. "Enough reminiscing. You'd better act soon, or the Nine-Tails will escape."

Obito's mind was racing, but Yi's taunt snapped him back to the chaos unfolding in Konoha. He gritted his teeth, unwilling to linger longer under Yi's oppressive presence.

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Meanwhile, in the heart of the battle, Jiraiya's summoned toad boss, Gamabunta, had reached his limit. As the summoning duration ended, Gamabunta disappeared in a puff of smoke, leaving Jiraiya without support.

The newly unrestrained One-Tail Shukaku reveled in its freedom, unleashing devastating attacks on Konoha. Just as the beast prepared to unleash an even more destructive assault, Deidara launched his trap.

From above, a massive clay bomb dropped directly onto Shukaku, detonating with catastrophic force. The explosion left the One-Tail severely injured and weakened, forcing it to recede into its Jinchūriki, Gaara, who lay unconscious amidst the wreckage.

Deidara, perched on his clay bird, grabbed Gaara and took off, his partner Sasori joining him.

"The Nine-Tails isn't our responsibility," Deidara commented, signaling to Obito and the others before disappearing into the distance.

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On another battlefield, Naruto and the genin team faced Hidan and Kakuzu. Despite their valiant efforts, they were completely outmatched.

Naruto, driven by anger and desperation, attempted to draw upon the power of the Nine-Tails, but he was overwhelmed before he could fully transform. Hidan struck him down with ease, leaving the young ninja unconscious and bleeding.

"Naruto!" the genin cried out in despair as their comrade fell.

"Pathetic," Hidan sneered, grabbing Naruto's limp body.

Kakuzu nodded. "We have what we came for. Let's go."

Naruto's defeat left the genin devastated. Though they tried to resist, their efforts were futile.

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Elsewhere, Sasuke Uchiha, battered and bruised, leaned against a wall, watching helplessly as Naruto was taken.

"Damn it," he muttered, frustration and self-loathing consuming him. "Why... why am I so weak?"

He clenched his fists, his vision blurring. "If only... if only I could awaken eyes like his..."

Before Sasuke could finish the thought, darkness consumed him, and he collapsed unconscious.

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Emerging from the shadows, Hiruko stepped forward, a triumphant grin spreading across his face as he looked down at Sasuke.

"Finally, you're mine," Hiruko muttered, lifting Sasuke over his shoulder.

After his failed attempt to capture Kakashi, Hiruko had been lying low, carefully biding his time. Now, with Sasuke in his grasp, he had the final piece he needed to complete his dark ambitions.

"I already have the other bloodlines. With this, my fusion will be perfect."

Hiruko's excitement grew as he thought of the power he would gain.

But his joy was short-lived.

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"Let Sasuke go!"

Sakura Haruno appeared, her voice filled with determination as she charged toward Hiruko.

Though she knew she wasn't strong enough to fight him, she hoped her cries would draw attention.

"Foolish girl!" Hiruko spat. Annoyed by her interference, he waved his hand, releasing a Wind Release: Wind Cutter Technique to silence her.

The slicing winds roared toward Sakura, threatening to cut her down.

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"Clang!"

A kunai flew through the air, deflecting the wind blade just in time.

A flash of yellow light appeared, and in an instant, a man stood before Sakura, shielding her from harm.

"You okay?" the man asked, helping Sakura to her feet.

His spiky blonde hair and iconic coat were unmistakable.

"Y-you're... the Fourth Hokage?" Sakura stammered, her eyes wide with disbelief.

It was impossible. Minato Namikaze had been dead for years.

"There's no time for explanations," Minato said calmly. "Right now, Konoha needs me. Stay here and stay safe."

Before Sakura could respond, Minato vanished in a streak of yellow, moving toward another battlefront.

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Meanwhile, in the Tsukuyomi space, Jiraiya hung helplessly, bound to a cross.

"Itachi Uchiha!" Jiraiya roared, his voice filled with anger. "This plan of yours—this so-called peace—it's madness!"

Itachi, standing calmly before him, gazed at Jiraiya with unreadable eyes.

"I know," Itachi replied. "But the Akatsuki's strength cannot be stopped by you or me alone."

Though his words were calm, there was a glimmer of something else—regret? Determination?—hidden beneath the surface.

As the chaos unfolded across Konoha, alliances were tested, betrayals were revealed, and the fate of the village hung by a thread.

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