Naruto: Tobirama Reborn, Invincible in the Ninja World

"Hokage-sama, don't you think this is a bit too impulsive?" Shikaku asked, a hint of concern showing on his face.

"Hmph. Their decision to form a Shinobi Alliance was never about peace—it's clearly aimed at Konoha."

Tobirama's eyes glinted coldly. "But the Akatsuki want to exploit the chaos of our war with the other villages to capture the Tailed Beasts? That's unacceptable."

His voice carried a firm resolve. Since the Akatsuki sought to hasten the outbreak of the Fourth Great Ninja War, Tobirama decided he would race them to it—and win.

The Tailed Beasts? He wanted them.

Victory? That was his, too.

From within his robes, Tobirama pulled out several kunai etched with the Flying Thunder God formula, placing them on the desk in front of him.

"Shikaku, select the strongest members of the Hoshigakure Clan who can maintain the Peacock Secret Technique for the longest time. Tomorrow night, they will launch a surprise assault above Iwagakure. They don't need to infiltrate—just throw these specially marked kunai into the village."

"Once they've finished, order them to retreat immediately at full speed!"

Tobirama's tone brooked no argument. "Tomorrow night, I plan to create a commotion in Iwagakure. Their guards will be too busy focusing inward."

"What? You're going to take action against Iwagakure yourself?" Shikaku's jaw dropped in shock.

"Exactly. Don't worry about my safety. With the Flying Thunder God Technique, I can return to the village anytime." Tobirama nodded assuredly. "Also, I'll be taking Uchiha Itachi with me to execute the Tailed Beast retrieval plan. In the meantime, you'll manage the village."

Shikaku: …

He was at a loss for words. This was the Second Hokage, after all—a man planning to raid Iwagakure tomorrow while squeezing in time to hunt a Tailed Beast today.

"Now, let's move!" Without wasting any more time, Tobirama turned and left the office. Uchiha Itachi, deep in thought, quickly followed.

As for Shikaku and Kakashi, the two didn't linger. They immediately began organizing Konoha's forces and selecting members from the Hoshigakure Clan.

...

Iwagakure

The streets of the village were sparse, and many buildings bore signs of damage.

The Tsuchikage's office had been completely destroyed, reduced to rubble. A makeshift stone structure, hastily crafted using Earth Release, now served as the temporary office.

"Tsuchikage-sama, the damage to the village has been assessed. Here's the report."

A scarred Iwa-nin handed a document to Ōnoki, who wore a dark expression.

Beside him, his granddaughter Kurotsuchi and his disciple Akatsuchi stood silently, their faces equally grim.

"Old man, Konoha's gone too far! They've detained my father, and now they're wrecking our village!" Kurotsuchi growled in frustration.

"This doesn't sit right…" Ōnoki rubbed his temples, his mind racing.

"These attackers flew the Konoha banner, but their methods don't match Konoha's typical approach," he muttered. "Someone's trying to use Iwagakure as a pawn. If I'm correct, they'll stir up trouble in other villages too, hoping to ignite the Fourth Great Ninja War."

Ōnoki was no fool. He sensed someone manipulating events from the shadows.

"But…" His lips curled into a cold smile. "Does it really matter? The Shinobi Alliance was formed to deal with Konoha. Even without their schemes, war was inevitable."

"This gives us the perfect excuse—one that justifies launching a full-scale attack against Konoha!"

His voice turned sharp. "Kurotsuchi, Akatsuchi, Ishikawa, Heishi, prepare yourselves. In three days, lead our forces against Konoha!"

"Also, inform Kumogakure and Kirigakure. Tell them to be ready to support us."

"Yes, Tsuchikage-sama!" The assembled Iwa-nin saluted and departed swiftly, leaving Ōnoki alone in the dim room.

The old man let out a deep sigh. "Rōshi… where are you?"

Rōshi, the Four-Tails' Jinchūriki, had left the village years ago due to his differences with Ōnoki. After the death of Han, the Five-Tails' Jinchūriki, Ōnoki had tried to bring Rōshi back—but no one could find him.

Little did Ōnoki know that Rōshi was now facing the most perilous moment of his life.

...

Land of Earth – Inside a Volcano

At the heart of a massive, active volcano, Rōshi sat cross-legged, his monk-like robes clinging to his body as he meditated.

The sweltering heat and barren environment kept most intruders at bay. It was a perfect sanctuary for the Four-Tails, Son Gokū, whose lava-based nature thrived in such conditions.

Suddenly, Rōshi's eyes snapped open. He sensed two powerful chakra signatures approaching.

"Rōshi, someone's coming!" Son Gokū's voice echoed in his mind, its tone grave. "And they're not here for tea."

Rōshi didn't need further explanation. He'd already spotted two figures in the distance, their Konoha headbands gleaming in the firelight.

Leading the way was Tobirama Senju, followed closely by Uchiha Itachi.

Even in this remote sanctuary, Tobirama's extraordinary sensory abilities had detected the Four-Tails' chakra almost as soon as he entered the Land of Earth.

"You're Konoha shinobi?!" Rōshi shouted, his voice filled with disbelief. This was Iwagakure's territory—how had Konoha's ninja found him?

He didn't recognize the pair, but Son Gokū did. The Four-Tails' voice trembled.

"That's… that's him! That man's brother! But… he's supposed to be dead!"

Son Gokū's memories flashed back to the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, who had subdued and distributed the Tailed Beasts decades ago. Tobirama, his younger brother, was thought to have perished long ago.

"Rōshi, be cautious! They're dangerous!" Son Gokū warned. If it had known Tobirama's proficiency in Water Release, it might've urged Rōshi to flee immediately. Lava Release was no match for water.

"Itachi, make it quick," Tobirama ordered curtly.

"Understood." Itachi's Sharingan spun into the pattern of the Mangekyō.

Rōshi wasted no time, his hands flying through hand seals.

"Lava Release: Flower-Fruit Mountain!"

Slamming his palms onto the ground, Rōshi unleashed a torrent of molten lava, which surged toward Tobirama and Itachi like a fiery tsunami.

Tobirama smirked, forming the Tiger seal. "Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique!"

A massive cascade of water erupted from his mouth, colliding with the lava. Steam billowed out, forming a dense fog as the water hardened the molten rock into obsidian.

"Water Release… in a volcano?!" Rōshi's eyes widened in shock. His strongest technique had been effortlessly neutralized.

Before he could recover, he locked eyes with Itachi's spinning Mangekyō.

In an instant, Son Gokū's consciousness was overwhelmed by the Sharingan's power. The Four-Tails' pupils mirrored the patterns of Itachi's eyes.

A second later, Itachi turned his gaze to Rōshi.

In less than three seconds, Rōshi collapsed, unconscious.

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