Naruto: Uchiha Izuna with system

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"Please, step inside," Izuna said, gesturing toward the barrier he had created.

"Clan Leader, don't!" Kaguya Butori warned, his tone filled with distrust. "This masked man won't even reveal his face. How can we trust him?"

But Kaguya Manro, his eyes burning with determination, waved off his deputy's concerns. "Even if it's dangerous, I must try. I have nothing to lose."

At death's door, people often took one of two paths: either they broke down and awaited the inevitable, or they pursued desperate actions in hopes of achieving something meaningful. Kaguya Manro was firmly in the second camp.

"Clan Leader…" Butori hesitated but relented, pointing his bone spur at the masked man's neck. "If you try anything suspicious, I'll kill you on the spot."

Izuna, now going by the alias "Kaido," smirked under his mask but shrugged indifferently. "Fine. Shall we begin?"

Manro stepped into the barrier first, followed closely by Butori, who kept his weapon trained on Kaido.

Kaido made a one-handed seal, and in an instant, the world around them blurred.

When their vision cleared, the familiar sights of Kaguya Village were gone. They now stood on a rocky hillside overlooking an expanse of land.

"Look over there," Kaido said, pointing into the distance.

The two leaders followed his gaze and froze in shock.

About ten miles away, nestled within vast, ancient architecture, was Uzushio Village.

"This… how is this possible?" Butori gasped, his eyes wide in disbelief.

The Kaguya clan's island was hundreds of miles from Uzushio Village. Even at full speed, a jonin would need several days to cover the distance. Yet, in a mere moment, they stood within striking distance.

Manro's hands trembled as he processed what had just happened. If this masked man could truly teleport an entire army the same way, the Kaguya clan might finally achieve their dream of conquering Uzushio Village.

"What's your name?" Manro asked, bowing slightly in newfound respect.

"You may call me Kaido," Izuna replied coolly.

Before the leaders could respond, Kaido continued, "The Uzumaki clan has barriers nearby, and we may already have been detected. Let's return before they react. Stand back."

Understanding the urgency, the two leaders stepped aside. Kaido formed another seal, and once again, the world spun.

When their surroundings came into focus, they were back at the entrance to Manro's home in Kaguya Village.

"What kind of ninjutsu is this?!" Manro exclaimed. A shadow-level shinobi himself, he rarely felt awe, but this technique left him dumbfounded.

Kaido crossed his arms. "This is a strategic advantage. With it, I can deploy your forces directly outside Uzushio Village."

Manro bowed deeply. "Kaido, your abilities are extraordinary. Please, how can we proceed?"

"The Kaguya clan is cursed with its bloodline disease and limited in number. How many ninjas can you mobilize for this operation?"

Manro hesitated. "Five hundred. That's the most we can send without leaving ourselves vulnerable."

Kaido remained calm, though he couldn't help but laugh inwardly. Five hundred? Hashirama would annihilate them before they even reached the village.

Still, he said aloud, "That will suffice. I've also arranged for the Uchiha to join this operation. If you agree, I'll negotiate with them to coordinate an attack from both sides."

Manro and Butori were visibly stunned.

"The Uchiha are involved?" Manro asked, his voice tinged with disbelief.

Kaido smirked beneath his mask. "The Uchiha and Senju are sworn enemies. Do you think they'd pass up the chance to strike at the Senju's allies?"

After a moment of contemplation, Manro nodded. "If the Uchiha join us, our chances of success will skyrocket. I'll begin preparations immediately."

Kaido nodded and disappeared in a flash of the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Back in Kaguya Village, Butori turned to Manro, his expression wary. "Clan Leader, do you trust him?"

Manro shook his head. "Not entirely, but his grudge against the Senju and Uzumaki is clear. That's all that matters for now. As a ninja, especially from a prominent clan, you're bound to make enemies. He's likely one of them."

Changing the topic, Manro continued, "Butori, gather the clan's forces. Even if we can't capture Uzushio Village, we'll ensure the Uzumaki and Senju pay dearly for standing in our way."

Though still uneasy, Butori obeyed, leaving to assemble their warriors.

At dawn the next day, Manro waited anxiously for Kaido's return. As the first rays of sunlight lit the horizon, Kaido appeared in a flash.

"Kaido!" Manro greeted eagerly.

"The Uchiha have agreed to join the operation," Kaido announced.

Manro's eyes gleamed with excitement. "How many troops will they contribute?"

"Six hundred," Kaido replied calmly.

Manro frowned. For a clan as powerful as the Uchiha, six hundred seemed low. However, combined with Kaguya's five hundred, they would have over a thousand shinobi—enough to launch a devastating attack.

"Do you have a detailed plan?" Manro asked.

End of the Chapter.