Naruto: From Capturing the Main Clan to Becoming the Mastermind

Chapter 54 The Uchiha must never get involved with Madara!

Jiraiya felt very frustrated.

After Minato arrived yesterday, he went to the front line, and soon he was targeted by the Third Mizukage of Kirigakure.

That's not a big deal, since the two are not that different in strength. But the guards around him are much stronger than his companions!

"Water Release: Big Explosive Water Wave!"

The water spread rapidly, like a tidal wave that swallowed everything, covering the battlefield.

Jiraiya, who had nimbly dodged the attack, landed on the water's surface and, witnessing this scene, couldn't help but sigh:

"As expected of the tailless tailed beast of Kirigakure, its chakra is indeed as terrifying as that of a tailed beast."

"Water Release: Water Gun Technique!"

Behind Jiraiya, the Third Mizukage silently emerged from the water created by Kisame, launching a water ball as sharp as steel from his fingertips straight toward Jiraiya.

boom!

Jiraiya, struck by the arrow, turned into white smoke. A scorching heat emanated from the Third Mizukage's head. He reacted swiftly, forming hand seals and pressing them onto the water's surface.

"Water escape, water formation wall!"

The fire jutsu was neutralized by the rising water wall, and Jiraiya took the opportunity to get close, his hair striking the Third Mizukage like needles, but he only managed to hit the afterimage of the opponent.

Meanwhile, Kisame attacked again.

"Chakrado really does whatever he wants."

Jiraiya dodged the shark-shaped water escape technique and sighed.

The terrain Kisame created was perfect for him and the Third Mizukage to perform.

Why haven't Orochimaru and his teacher arrived to provide support yet?

Summoning Bunta and the others here is not appropriate. To survive, and even win, the only option is...

He formed a spell with his hands and pressed them onto the water's surface.

boom!

Two toads appeared on Jiraiya's shoulders, one on the left and one on the right.

"Two immortals, we're troubling you again..."

Before Jiraiya could finish speaking, one of the helpers he had summoned instantly jumped out, formed a reverse summoning hand seal, and disappeared in an instant.

"???"

"Never mind him, the old senile has arranged something for him." After helping Jiraiya deal with the Third Mizukage's Water Dragon Bullet, Shima explained, "It seems the old senile has foreseen something again."

Jiraiya's lips twitched.

Master Shima is still as sharp-tongued as ever towards Master Gamabunta, despite being an elder who can predict the future.

"By the way, Jiraiya, you really didn't need to summon us."

Shima-sensei's expression shifted, and he glanced in a certain direction in the distance.

In the area not covered by water, a group of ninjas quickly approached, and Shima Sage sensed several familiar chakras from them.

Jiraiya didn't react for a moment, but as the ninjas approached, his face showed a mixture of shock and excitement, and he couldn't contain his joy.

"Tsunade?"

Orochimaru and Tsunade, leading a force, landed behind Jiraiya, forcing back the Third Mizukage and Kisame, and laughed, "They're completely ignoring me."

Jiraiya gave an awkward laugh, staring at Tsunade's tired face, which no longer showed the dejected look she had before. A mix of complex emotions swirled around him, but he only managed to utter one sentence.

"Welcome back, Tsunade."

"I'm not happy that I was dragged to the battlefield by Orochimaru and my teacher as soon as I arrived here."

Tsunade muttered to herself, but a slight smile played on her lips. "Never mind, today is our first time working together in ten years. We haven't gotten any worse, have we?"

"You're the one who's wasted so many years, don't drag us down." Orochimaru licked his lips, a rare smile appearing in his eyes.

It's really good that the last battle for Konoha ended in this way.

While they were having a relaxed conversation, the Third Mizukage, Yagura, led a force to provide support.

"Yagura, what's going on?"

In response to the Third Mizukage's question, Yagura bowed his head and explained, "The Konoha reinforcements have arrived, and the Third Hokage is leading his troops toward our command post. I've come to report to you."

"..."

Looking at the three legendary Sannin opposite him, the Third Mizukage coldly said, "Is there any need to report this? Just fight. We haven't lost yet."

"...The Fourth Hokage's location is unknown. The Flying Thunder God Technique is too lethal to ordinary ninjas on the battlefield. If the fighting continues, Kirigakure may be in serious trouble!" Yagura said softly.

The Third Mizukage's indifferent gaze shifted to Yagura's baby face. "Are you questioning my decision?"

"I wouldn't dare." Yagura kept his head down, his eyes devoid of any emotion.

The Third Mizukage frowned and glanced at Kisame, who was wary of the enemy.

"Kisame, what do you think?"

Kisame remained calm, his gaze fixed on Jiraiya. "Third Hokage, compared to those three, I am but a nobody. I was able to help you just now, but if we continue fighting, I will only hold you back."

Although Kisame was telling the truth, the Third Mizukage felt that Yagura was just making excuses when he thought about what Yagura had said.

The Third Mizukage's expression darkened. He glanced at him, then at Yagura. "Stop them here. That's an order!"

Yagura and Kisame exchanged a glance and remained silent.

"Internal strife has broken out. Should we give you some time...?"

Jiraiya burst into laughter, intending to demoralize Kirigakure, but stopped short of speaking upon seeing Tsunade's cold gaze. He asked in confusion:

"What's wrong, Tsunade?"

Tsunade: "I don't want to hear the word 'internal strife' right now!"

Split spell...what a split spell.

Since she developed the Split Technique, the Hyuga clan has split apart, the ninja clans have split apart, and Konoha has also split apart.

It's absolutely toxic.

They have so much trouble in Konoha, what right do they have to mock others?

Jiraiya, who had been focused on the front lines and hadn't heard anything about what had happened from the Third Hokage or Minato, was completely bewildered.

What happened? Where in Konoha is there internal strife?

"Tsunade, you're not afraid of blood anymore? Does that mean you want to compete with my student for the Hokage position? Is the village starting to improve its morale?" Jiraiya asked, feigning curiosity.

"Stop being silly, I don't need your comforting words."

Ignoring Jiraiya's lame attempt to comfort her, Tsunade clenched her fists and glared at the Kirigakure with a ferocious expression.

"I'll settle this with my fists!"

I feel so stifled in the village, I can finally vent here.

……

Minato diverted the Tailed Beast Ball launched by the Three-Tails, creating another opportunity for Fugaku Uchiha.

"Is everything alright, Fugaku?"

Minato turned around and saw that the bloodshot color in Fugaku Uchiha's eyes was becoming more and more obvious. He then looked at the Three-Tails, which had quieted down again, and said worriedly:

"Why don't you leave the sealing to me? The Uchiha have already sacrificed enough in this war; you don't need to fight so desperately."

"It's alright, the person who cast the illusion isn't here. That power of the eye is just a rootless plant; I can dispel it!"

Fugaku Uchiha insisted, "Minato, if Madara Uchiha is indeed manipulating everything behind the scenes in Kirigakure, as the current head of the Uchiha clan, I must give you an explanation."

Madara Uchiha might still be alive; he believed this more than Minato and Kushina did.

Because among the eye techniques passed down through generations of the Uchiha clan is the Izanagi, a technique that can bring the dead back to life!

Madara Uchiha, possessing the Mangekyou Sharingan, knew better than anyone how terrifying Madara's power was.

Such a person hasn't appeared in the ninja world for decades, only controlling two tailed beasts? Only controlling this war?

Fugaku felt uneasy, but couldn't understand Madara Uchiha's intentions.

However, in any case, the Uchiha, who are about to stand at the heart of Konoha, must not get involved with Uchiha Madara.

Absolutely not!

(End of this chapter)