Konoha: Uchiha's Two-Way Travel in One Piece

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"Uchiha Jiri, huh? Let's see whether your Susanoo is stronger or my fists!"

"Hell Stab: Three-Finger Thrust!"

"Die!"

The Third Raikage charged straight at Uchiha Jiri with unrelenting ferocity.

"Third Raikage, your opponent is me!"

"Adamantine Sealing Chains!"

At that moment, Uzumaki Mito dashed forward, golden chains erupting from her body and shooting toward the Raikage in a sweeping attack.

"Not good!"

Sensing the deadly danger from these chains, the Raikage immediately veered off course, abandoning his attack to evade.

His strike missed, smashing into the ground instead.

Boom!!!

The impact left a massive crater over ten meters wide and several meters deep.

But Uzumaki Mito wasn't done. Her Adamantine Sealing Chains chased after the Raikage relentlessly.

Dodging desperately, the Raikage tried to find an opening to approach her.

For a moment, all the major battles on the battlefield—whether it was Ōnoki versus Uchiha Jiri, the Third Raikage against Uzumaki Mito, or Danzo facing the Third Mizukage—reached a deadlock.

In contrast, the elite forces of Konoha, spearheaded by the Uchiha clan, began overpowering the combined might of the three major villages.

The Uchiha forces, in particular, displayed an unexpected level of power.

"Damn it! Since when were the Uchiha so strong in both physical prowess and taijutsu?" a Hidden Cloud ninja grumbled in frustration.

"It's not just their taijutsu and bodies—they're stronger in ninjutsu too! Their chakra reserves are insane!"

"Their ocular powers and jutsu are terrifying as well!" Hidden Mist and Hidden Stone shinobi also expressed their shock while fighting the Uchiha forces.

Though the Senju, ANBU, and Root operatives were strong, they didn't exceed the expectations of the three villages.

"Kill!!!"

Suddenly, a massive wave of Uzumaki clan elites—thousands strong—broke through the barriers and charged at the enemy forces.

The surprise assault, coordinated with Konoha's shinobi, instantly killed over hundred enemy elites.

Their arrival became the final straw that broke the enemy's resolve.

"Retreat!!!"

Realizing the situation was beyond salvaging, the Third Raikage roared, fending off Mito's golden chains while slowly retreating and covering his allies.

Although he regretted failing to fully destroy the Uzumaki clan and seize their secrets, they had still managed to kill dozens of Uzumaki ninja within the Land of Whirlpools.

They had also looted a decent amount of sealing techniques from the corpses and homes they ransacked along the way. These would suffice for sealing a Jinchūriki.

Understanding they couldn't win, the Third Raikage decided to minimize further losses.

Most importantly, he saw no hope of defeating Uzumaki Mito.

Her abilities were too troublesome, and the sealing power imbued in her Adamantine Chains was a natural counter to his strength.

"You think you can run? Not a chance! None of you are leaving!"

Mito, unwilling to let the enemy escape, forcefully drew upon the Nine-Tails' chakra, entering her golden chakra cloak forced mode. Her power surged exponentially as she launched herself at the Third Raikage.

At the same time, she directed some of her Adamantine Chains toward nearby Hidden Cloud shinobi.

"Ahh!!"

Several unlucky Cloud ninjas were caught by the chains.

Crack! Crack!

The sound of bones breaking filled the air as they were crushed to death.

"Damn it! Is this woman insane? And this chakra… it's the Nine-Tails' chakra?! How is this possible? She's fully mastered the Nine-Tails' power?!"

The Third Raikage's expression darkened.

"Hell Stab: One-Finger Thrust!"

He unleashed his full strength, ordering his forces to retreat even faster while trying to pin Mito down with relentless attacks. His goal was to keep her occupied and prevent her from attacking his troops.

Even Mito didn't dare take these strikes head-on. She dodged and counterattacked with her chains, forcing the Raikage into a frustrating stalemate.

Mito was the perfect counter to someone like him.

Meanwhile, on Uchiha Jiri's side of the battlefield:

"Dust Release: Atomic Dismantling Jutsu!"

"Stone ninjas, retreat!!!"

Ōnoki, while dodging Susanoo's attacks and launching counterattacks, shouted at his subordinates to retreat.

With the Cloud ninja pulling back and the tides turning against them, Ōnoki saw no point in prolonging the battle.

Staying would only lead to greater sacrifices without any tangible benefits.

"Where do you think you're going?"

"Yasaka Beads!!!"

Uchiha Jiri, rather than taking on Dust Release directly, teleported dozens of meters away. Her Susanoo raised its left hand, forming a massive sphere of glowing energy.

The sphere shot upward, hovering in the sky.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Black-Golden projectiles rained down from the sphere, targeting the retreating Stone ninja while avoiding the Konoha forces.

"Defend yourselves!!!"

"Earth Style: Mobile Core!"

"Earth Style: Underground Move Jutsu!"

"Earth Style: Mud Wall!!!"

The Stone ninjas scrambled to erect defensive barriers or burrow underground to escape the onslaught.

"Stop this at once!"

"Dust Release: Atomic Dismantling Jutsu!"

Ōnoki, enraged by the casualties, unleashed Dust Release to obliterate the energy sphere in the sky. He then redirected his attack toward Uchiha Jiri.

"Dust Release: Atomic Dismantling Jutsu!"

Unfortunately, the jutsu required too much preparation time. There was no way Jiri would stand still and wait to be hit.

She surged forward in an instant, her chakra blade slicing toward Ōnoki.

Ōnoki was forced to abandon his jutsu and dodge.

The Susanoo blade struck the ground, carving a massive chasm hundreds of meters long and dozens of meters deep.

"Ahhh!!"

Screams erupted from below. Clearly, several unlucky Stone ninjas hiding underground had been caught in the attack.

"Damn it all!"

"Earth Style: Weighted Boulder Jutsu!"

Ōnoki furiously cast his technique on the Susanoo, trying to crush it with gravity.

However, Jiri's body, strengthened several times over, shrugged off the added weight with ease.

"Damn it!"

Ōnoki realized his efforts were futile.

Sensing that the remaining Stone ninjas had escaped the battlefield and with the other Kage also retreating, he lost any desire to continue fighting.

Flying into the distance, he shouted:

"Uchiha Jiri, I'll remember this!"

"Heh!"

Jiri sneered, scanning the battlefield.

The fight was over. Most enemies were either dead or in retreat. Seeing no point in further pursuit, she stopped her attacks.

Susanoo was deactivated, and Uchiha Jiri descended from midair, landing gracefully. She then instructed Uchiha Shichidai, "Check the clan members and assess the casualties."

"Quickly use the medicine to treat the wounded!"

"Understood!" Uchiha Shichidai responded promptly, taking action.

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Meanwhile, several hundred meters away, perched atop a tree, a black-and-white Zetsu had been observing Uchiha Jiri's battle with keen interest.

Black Zetsu couldn't help but marvel, "Unbelievable! This Uchiha Jiri not only regained her peak condition but also managed to activate Susanoo at its fourth stage.

"And judging by her movements, she wields it effortlessly, as though it places no strain on her at all. Truly strange!"

"Enough of this. I've seen what I needed to see, and I've chosen the person we came for. Time to leave!"

This time, Black Zetsu's mission was to scout for a suitable vessel to nurture the Rinnegan for Uchiha Madara.

The candidates had already been found and "escorted" out of Uzushiogakure. There was no reason to linger here any longer.

Once Black and White Zetsu vanished, Uchiha Jiri cast a casual glance at the spot they had occupied moments earlier. A meaningful expression crossed his face.

"So that's the peculiar entity Kaito mentioned, Black Zetsu?" she thought.

"As expected, its very existence is extraordinary!

"It's entirely imperceptible through chakra sensing alone. Only Observation Haki can detect it."

"I'll need to be cautious and avoid exposing Kaito's secrets in front of it!"

"I'll remind Kaito about this when I return!"

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On Uzumaki Mito's end, after chasing the Third Raikage for several kilometers, her target had finally fled beyond reach. She turned back toward the group.

Similarly, others were dispatched to assess the casualties among the Senju clan.

As for Danzo?

Though he bore several injuries, unfortunately, none were critical.

However, his expression was far from pleasant.

The reason was simple: the destruction of the Uzumaki clan clearly didn't meet the expectations he and Hiruzen had anticipated.

Just the elite Uzumaki warriors retaliating numbered in the dozens, not to mention the remaining elders, women, and children.

"This operation… has ultimately failed," Danzo thought bitterly.

"What a shame!"

"Moreover, I didn't expect Mito-sama to be this powerful still."

"After such an intense battle, she shows no signs of fatigue. Has the treatment she received from Uchiha been that effective?"

Danzo was deeply skeptical now.

He began to suspect that Uzumaki Mito hadn't merely regained a few years of her life.

Additionally, the fact that she could forcibly draw upon Kurama's chakra to significantly enhance her strength and attacks made him particularly wary.

"From now on, I'll need to be more cautious," he decided.

What alarmed Danzo even more, however, was the combat prowess and resilience displayed by the Uchiha Elite Guard during this mission.

Their abilities had clearly improved dramatically—far beyond what could be considered normal.

"Sure enough, the Uchiha must have access to superior versions of the chakra pills and body-strengthening medicines they sell," Danzo speculated.

Otherwise, there was no way to explain such a rapid increase in strength, physique, chakra reserves, and even ocular power.

"The Uchiha are indeed a massive threat," he thought grimly.

"If I'd known this earlier, I would've pressed harder to suppress them in the past."

Now, however, even if he and the Third Hokage wished to clamp down on the Uchiha, it would be impossible for the time being.

Not only because of Uchiha Jiri's terrifying power but also due to the apparent alliance between the Senju and the Uchiha.

This was far from good news for him.

"Looks like any plans against the Uchiha—or even the Senju and Uzumaki—will have to wait until the next Great Ninja War," Danzo resolved.

"Mark my words. Enjoy your victories while you can. When the time comes, I'll show you who truly has the last laugh!"

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"Lady Jiri, no deaths this time! Only five severely injured and twelve with minor injuries," Uchiha Shichidai reported with a satisfied smile after completing the count.

The battle hadn't lasted long.

Including their journey here, during which they eliminated dozens of ninja from the three great villages, the final confrontation had lasted less than half an hour.

Moreover, the Uchiha's enhanced strength and improved teamwork greatly minimized casualties.

In contrast, the Anbu, Root, and even the Senju suffered heavier losses.

The Anbu and Root, in particular, had been given "special attention" by both Uchiha Jiri and Uzumaki Mito.

"Oh?" Uchiha Jiri raised an eyebrow, then smiled. "Not bad! It seems the recent intensive training, combat drills, and resource investments have paid off."

"Encourage everyone to keep up the good work. When we return, I'll personally evaluate their efforts," she added.

"Of course, compile the merits from this mission and submit them to me when we're back. I'll distribute clan merit rewards accordingly."

Currently, the Merit Hall was increasingly stocked and well-organized, becoming a familiar system for the clan members.

"Yes! Thank you, Lord Jiri!" Uchiha Shichidai exclaimed, visibly excited.

Merit rewards were incredibly valuable, offering countless treasures he had been eager to exchange for.

Soon, the battlefield was cleared and organized.

This mission had been a significant success.

Later, Uzumaki Mito, Uchiha Jiri, and Danzo met with Uzumaki Ashina.

"We're deeply grateful for your aid, Mito-sama, and to all of you for coming to our rescue. The Uzumaki Clan owes you a tremendous debt of gratitude!" Ashina began, bowing deeply.

He had not expected such a strong and timely response from Konoha.

Of course, he understood that much of this was thanks to Mito-sama's influence.

Otherwise, with Hiruzen and Danzo's personalities, they would likely have allowed the Uzumaki Clan to be destroyed, reaping the benefits afterward.

The Uchiha's presence, in particular, surprised him.

However, he assumed their involvement was also due to negotiations led by Mito-sama, unrelated to Hiruzen and Danzo.

After all, the relationship between the Uchiha and Hokage was far from amicable.

"Hmm. How are the clan's casualties? How many members remain?" Mito asked without preamble.

"Uh…" Ashina hesitated briefly before answering, "The exact numbers still need to be tallied.

"Many of our people weren't in the capital's core area and were scattered throughout Uzushiogakure.

"Some were stationed at the borders as defensive units."

Hearing this, Mito's expression darkened.

"Didn't I warn you to consolidate your clan and forces?" she scolded.

"Why didn't you listen?"

Ashina remained silent, unsure how to respond.

He couldn't very well admit that he had underestimated the enemy or that he had been reluctant to abandon areas outside the capital, thinking Uzushiogakure might hold against the invasion.

Such an admission would surely result in Mito tearing into him.

Seeing his reaction, Mito easily deduced the truth.

Her anger flared, but Ashina's age and status prevented her from reprimanding him too harshly in public.

Instead, she ordered, "Quickly dispatch people to count the dead and injured and recall the evacuated clan members.

"Gather Uzushiogakure's remaining assets, and then prepare to lead the Uzumaki Clan back to Konoha with me.

"From now on, the Uzumaki Clan will officially become part of Konoha!"

"This…" Ashina frowned.

He wanted to object but hesitated when he saw Mito's firm expression, leaving no room for negotiation.

After a pause, he said, "Mito-sama, could we discuss this privately?"

He wanted to inquire further about Konoha's current situation before making a decision.

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