Scum, Who Allowed You to Look Up!

"As expected of the Fourth Hokage, you found me."

In a corner of the Forest of Death, Namikaze Minato was locked in a fierce battle with the figure in the black robe.

Kushina had already been rescued, but having been separated from the Nine-Tails for so long, her death was all but certain.

For the sake of everyone in the village, Namikaze Minato had no time for grief; he could only suppress his sorrow and continue the fight.

To be able to ignore the village's barrier and enter at will, to slaughter the Anbu directly under the Third Hokage, and to possess the ability to summon the Nine-Tails...

In Namikaze Minato's understanding, only one person could accomplish such a feat.

"Are you... Madara Uchiha?"

"No, that's impossible! He died long ago!"

The words had barely left his lips before Namikaze Minato dismissed the possibility.

The mysterious figure pulled back his hood and said nonchalantly, "Who knows? Perhaps I am still alive."

"Since it has come to this, no matter who you are... why are you doing this!"

"If I had to say, it is a whim, yet also a long-planned scheme. It is for the sake of war, and also for the sake of peace."

What a... twisted way of thinking.

Namikaze Minato gripped his kunai, abandoning any further attempt at dialogue.

Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of the rampaging Nine-Tails...

I must leave the village to the Third; I have to keep this dangerous individual here!

"It's useless. The Nine-Tails has been unleashed; you have no hope left!"

The mysterious figure paced slowly, then suddenly accelerated, closing the distance until his silhouette overlapped with Namikaze Minato's.

The kunai passed through the mysterious figure's body, while the figure's chains bound Namikaze Minato.

At the critical moment, Namikaze Minato escaped using the Flying Thunder God Technique.

In the brief lull of the battle, Namikaze Minato thought rapidly.

Just like before, physical attacks are ineffective. His body only becomes tangible when he attacks...

In other words, I can only win by relying on speed during the split second of our exchange.

He seems to have some kind of ability that can incapacitate a person upon contact; I must be wary of that.

Victory or defeat will be decided in an instant.

Whoever has the faster attack speed will be the winner!

Swish!!

Namikaze Minato turned and threw a kunai, his right hand condensing a blue Rasengan.

Whoosh—

The kunai once again passed through the mysterious figure's head, and just as the figure's palm was about to touch Namikaze Minato...

I've won!!

Screech—

Space hissed and shrieked. At the very moment of contact, Namikaze Minato teleported behind the mysterious figure, slamming the Rasengan into his back!

Boom!!

The ground shattered, and the mysterious figure was driven deep into the earth!

"This is the Flying Thunder God: Second Step!"

While attacking, Namikaze Minato had also placed a Flying Thunder God Mark on the mysterious figure's back, teleporting close and extending a cursed seal from his palm.

"Contract Seal—Release!!"

"This is... a Contract Seal!"

"With this, the Nine-Tails is no longer your possession."

The battle was decided!

It was a pity that even without being controlled, the Nine-Tails did not cease its destruction of Konoha; in fact, it became even more frenzied.

The agony of being sealed for decades was being vented in this very moment!

WHOOSH!!!

The Adamantine Staff extended at high speed, shoving the Nine-Tails out of Konoha.

"Everyone, follow! Hold the Nine-Tails back until the Fourth arrives!"

At this very moment.

A massive pillar of light illuminated the night sky.

Within the radiance, the streamlined green draconic body of Rayquaza, wreathed in a bright yellow energy halo, tore through the clouds like a meteor, trailing a brilliant tail flame.

Its majestic posture was like the very embodiment of order!

So... beautiful!!

ROAR!!

A deafening roar erupted, announcing its arrival!

"What... is that!"

"Such terrifying fluctuations... it's not just the Nine-Tails, what is this other monster!!"

In terms of sheer size, this Rayquaza was not even as large as one of the Nine-Tails' tails, yet the sense of oppression it exerted on the crowd was identical.

This was... the feeling of humanity facing an irresistible natural disaster.

Rayquaza danced through the air, seemingly gathering some kind of mysterious power.

People noticed a small figure standing atop the head of this serpentine flying summoning beast.

The gale whipped his clothes, revealing the Uchiha clan crest inscribed upon his attire.

The Uchiha again!!

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"Such a powerful summoning beast..."

Without the need for sensory ninjutsu, Rayquaza's strength was visible to the naked eye.

Fugaku muttered to himself: "When was this power obtained... Sora... what exactly have you done..."

Uchiha Sora was also surprised; when he learned the platform would lend him Rayquaza, he had assumed it would be the legendary beast from his memories that ended the strife between the land and the sea.

After carefully reading the terms, he realized this was not that Rayquaza which held a divine office.

That made sense; even with the double experience for new users, a mere 1,000 credit points could not possibly borrow power of that caliber.

However... even so, it was enough!

The shocked crowd regained their senses and began to shout one after another.

"Uchiha Sora! What are you doing! I order you to dispel the summoning immediately!"

"Severe warning! Disobedience will be treated as treason, punishable by immediate execution!"

"Think of your clansmen! Are you really going to drag the Uchiha clan into an abyss of no return!!"

It was not just the Root led by Shimura Danzō; the Anbu personnel responsible for rescue efforts were also drawn by the commotion and converged on the scene.

Shisui looked up with complex eyes and shouted.

"Sora, you are going to support the village, right..."

"You... will, won't you?"

Three hours.

In three hours, this Rayquaza, which obeyed Uchiha Sora completely, would return to its original space-time.

Or, like any summoning beast, if it sensed it was about to die, the contract would end.

After all, it was just a loan; it wouldn't cost him his life.

He had to resolve the problem within this timeframe!

Uchiha Sora crouched down, pressed his hand against the top of Rayquaza's head, and transmitted his command through their mental link.

Against the Root organization led by Shimura Danzō...

Use Dragon Pulse!!

ROAR!!

As Rayquaza let out a long cry, emerald light surged around its body, the energy flowing between its scales churning like liquid aurora.

In an instant, A deep blue beam of light, wreathed in a draconic phantom, shot forth, the air emitting a piercing shriek from the energy overload!

"Protect Lord Danzō!!"

"He actually attacked... the Uchiha rebellion is now a fact!"

"Sora! What are you doing! Have you lost your mind!!"

Openly attacking the advisor to the Hokage...

Never mind that the Uchiha were already unwelcome; even if the Hokage's own son had done such a thing, he would be branded a rogue ninja!

BOOM!!!!!

The beam struck, erupting with a heaven-shaking roar as a powerful shockwave rippled outward from the point of impact, kicking up a sky full of dust and debris.

The ground cracked inch by inch, the ripples of energy even distorting the atmosphere.

Rayquaza hovered steadily in mid-air, its long tail swaying gently with the aftershocks, its eyes filled with the arrogance of one who looks down upon the world.

Through the thoughts transmitted back, Uchiha Sora could sense its excitement for destruction.

Clearly, this Rayquaza did not have a very good temper; it was likely a troublemaker among its kind.

As the dust settled, Shimura Danzō stood amidst the ruins, looking up at Uchiha Sora with a cold sneer tugging at the corner of his mouth.

"Finally couldn't hold it back anymore? Is this thing your secret weapon?"

"Who gave you permission to look up, you piece of trash."

At this very moment, Uchiha Sora and Rayquaza were one; feeling the surging power within his body, he tore away his disguise.

His loathing for Shimura Danzō was laid bare for all to see.