Medical Ninjutsu and Memory Fragments, Crisis of the Five-Tails

In a secret room within the Konoha medical department, a specialized medical barrier glowed with a pale blue light, shrouding Su Ye and Nagato. Tsunade formed seals with both hands, her chakra acting like fine silk threads as she carefully wrapped them around the chakra receivers protruding from Nagato's body. "The receivers have completely fused with his meridians; pulling them out by force will tear his heart apart," Tsunade said, her tone grave as cold sweat beaded on her forehead.

Su Ye sat cross-legged opposite Nagato, his Rinne Sharingan rotating slowly as pale purple chakra transformed into probes, drilling into Nagato's meridians. "I will use Rinne chakra to temporarily freeze the flow of his meridians; you take the opportunity to sever the chakra connection between the receivers and the Demonic Statue." Before he could finish, pale purple light overflowed from Nagato's seven orifices, and the chakra within him instantly stagnated. Seizing the chance, Tsunade turned her medical ninjutsu into a blade, precisely cutting the chakra lines on the receivers.

Just as the receivers were about to be extracted, Nagato suddenly convulsed violently and his eyes snapped open. His pupils were bloodshot, and countless memory fragments flooded into Su Ye's Rinne Sharingan like a tidal wave—young Nagato kneeling in the rain, his parents falling in a pool of blood; the smile on Jiraiya's face while teaching him ninjutsu; the scene of Yahiko being forced to his death by Hanzo; and the moment Obito handed over a list of jinchūriki, with the name of the Five-Tails jinchūriki, Han, written clearly at the very top.

"Han!" Su Ye snapped back to reality, his Rinne chakra instantly spiraling out of control. Tsunade took the opportunity to pull out the final receiver, and Nagato's body went limp as he fell into a coma. Su Ye wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said urgently, "The Akatsuki's next target is the Five-Tails. Kisame and Itachi are responsible, and they have already set off for the border of Iwagakure."

At the same time, beside a steam hot spring on the border of Iwagakure, the Five-Tails jinchūriki, Han, was soaking in the water, surrounded by steam chakra. He had just finished his patrol and was preparing to relax for a moment when he suddenly sensed two powerful chakra signatures approaching. Han stood up abruptly, his steam chakra instantly condensing into armor: "Come out, you Akatsuki scum!"

Kisame walked out of the woods holding Samehada, a cruel grin curling his lips: "The Five-Tails jinchūriki, Han, lives up to his reputation." Itachi stood in the shadows, his Sharingan rotating slowly: "We have no intention of fighting you. Come with us quietly, and perhaps you might keep your life."

Han let out a roar, his steam chakra erupting as he instantly entered his Tailed Beast form. The massive Five-Tails, Kokuō, appeared beside the hot spring, steam gushing from its scales and scorching the surrounding trees black. "If you want to capture me, ask Kokuō if it agrees first!" The Five-Tails swung its tail violently, sending a shockwave formed of steam sweeping toward Kisame and Itachi.

Kisame raised Samehada to block the shockwave while injecting chakra into the blade: "Samehada, it's time to eat." Samehada instantly swelled, biting toward the Five-Tails' chakra. Itachi activated a genjutsu, and countless crows flew out from the shadows, completely obscuring the Five-Tails' vision. The moment the Five-Tails fell into the genjutsu, Kisame's Samehada had already latched onto its chakra and began to absorb it frantically.

"Kokuō, wake up!" Han tried to break free from the genjutsu, but Itachi's Sharingan released even stronger ocular power, dragging his consciousness into a deeper illusion. Just as the Five-Tails' chakra was about to be drained, a streak of pale purple chakra tore through the air, instantly severing the connection between Samehada and the Five-Tails. The figures of Su Ye, Naruto, and Kakashi appeared beside the hot spring.

"You again!" Kisame's expression darkened, and Samehada squirmed in his hand, revealing sharp teeth. A hint of gravity flashed in Itachi's eyes; he could sense the Rinne chakra within Su Ye, a power that made even his Sharingan feel a stinging pain.

Su Ye's Rinne Sharingan locked onto Kisame and Itachi: "Kakashi, you hold off Itachi. Naruto, help Han break the genjutsu. Leave Kisame to me!" Before the words left his lips, Su Ye activated Heavenly Hand Power, instantly teleporting beside Kisame and thrusting his black sword toward his heart. Kisame hurriedly used Samehada to block the blade, but the pale purple chakra flowed along the blade into his body, beginning to seal his chakra.

Naruto charged toward the Five-Tails, his golden chakra condensing into a fist that slammed heavily into the Five-Tails' head. The genjutsu was instantly shattered, and Han released his Tailed Beast form, gasping for air: "Thank you." He immediately condensed steam chakra and launched an attack at Itachi.

Kakashi and Itachi engaged in a fierce battle, Chidori and Fireball Jutsu colliding in the air to create violent explosions. Itachi's Sharingan continuously released genjutsu, but Kakashi's Sharingan had long since adapted, allowing him to counter them precisely every time. Just as Kakashi found an opening and his Chidori was about to strike Itachi, Itachi suddenly activated Susanoo, forcing Kakashi back.

The battle between Su Ye and Kisame also reached a fever pitch. Kisame merged with Samehada, transforming into a half-man, half-shark form, his chakra surging several times over. He launched a Water Style ninjutsu, and a massive water dragon surged toward Su Ye. Su Ye's Rinne Sharingan heated up slightly; he could clearly perceive the flow of the water dragon's chakra. "Rinne: Banshō Ten'in!" Su Ye commanded in a low voice, and the water dragon was instantly pulled toward him, transforming into pale purple chakra that merged into his body.

Kisame's pupils constricted, a flash of fear crossing his eyes. Su Ye seized the opportunity to activate Heavenly Hand Power, teleporting behind him and piercing his heart with the black sword. Kisame fell to the ground, and Samehada separated from his body, squirming toward Su Ye. Su Ye kicked Samehada away, and pale purple chakra condensed into a seal, locking it inside a scroll.

Seeing this, Itachi knew the mission could no longer be completed. He activated Susanoo to block the attacks from Naruto and Han, while simultaneously launching a Fireball Jutsu at Kisame's corpse. The moment the flames engulfed Kisame's body, Itachi's figure vanished from the spot.

After the battle, Han looked at Su Ye and the others with gratitude: "Thank you for your help." Su Ye nodded, his Rinne Sharingan still warm: "The Akatsuki will not give up. You had best return to Konoha with us and join the joint defense plan." Han thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.

The group brought Han back to Konoha. As soon as they stepped into the village, they saw Tsunade rushing toward them: "Su Ye, Nagato has woken up. He says he has something important to tell you regarding the truth about Madara and the Eye of the Moon plan." Upon hearing this, Su Ye's expression turned stern, and he immediately headed toward the medical department. He knew that the moment to uncover the truth behind the Eye of the Moon plan had finally arrived.