The Eight of the Nine-Tails Incident

Konoha Center

Near the Sarutobi Clan's territory, the Mitokado Homura clan's mansion

The Mitokado Family a small family that grew up through Mitokado Homura. The entire family consists of only about ten households and is very close to the Sarutobi Clan.

Seven ninjas dressed in black and wearing masks stealthily approached the walls of Mitokado Homura's house.

These people still had some sense of shame; they knew that to carry out an assassination, one should cover their face and change out of the clothes embroidered with Gunbai.

As the Uchiha Shinken raised his right hand, preparing to order everyone to rush into Mitokado Homura's courtyard, a shout came from the side.

"Who's acting so suspiciously!?"

A short member of the Anbu happened to be passing by and, seeing these suspicious-looking people, shouted a question.

The Uchiha Shinken recognized the voice; after carefully examining the Anbu figure, he guessed who it was.

"It's Shisui! We were ordered by the clan leader to come here to protect Lord Mitokado Homura!"

The Uchiha Shinken casually made up a reason and issued a forged edict in a rather serious manner.

"The clan chief's orders?"

The short-statured Anbu was none other than Uchiha Shisui, who was just over ten years old. Shisui looked at the group of people, his brows furrowed slightly beneath his mask.

He had just followed Uchiha Nara, and the four of them had been lying in wait around Naraku's town. They had witnessed Naraku's battle with the enemy, driving one away and capturing another, but they hadn't seen Lord Naraku have time to summon his clansmen to issue orders.

Only their Tie Squad received orders to rescue the villagers and patrol the village. Shisui had just arrived when he discovered this scene.

"When did the Lord Hokage give you this order?"

Uchiha Shisui was somewhat skeptical; his voice, still developing, was a little childish, but his tone was authoritative.

"We posted this on our way here, and the clan chief specifically instructed us to cover our bodies and protect ourselves so that Mitokado wouldn't find out."

Uchiha Shinken nineteen years old, Three-Tomoe Sharingan, and holds the position of Konoha Special Jonin; his strength is considerable.

Uchiha Shinken was extremely dissatisfied with his immense strength and the mismatch between his status and his abilities.

Upon hearing the words, Uchiha Shisui knew that the Uchiha Shinken was lying. However, the other side outnumbered him, and although Shisui was a genius, he wasn't entirely confident. So he whispered:

"Oh, I see. When I came, the chieftain instructed me to withdraw all the Guard Corps I had arranged, including you. Go back now!"

Uchiha Shisui decided to play along, intending to lure these suspicious individuals back so he could report to the clan leader, Naraku.

"Okay, then our mission is complete."

Upon hearing this, the Uchiha Shinken did not resist and cooperated fully. He also exchanged meaningful glances with the people around him.

Since they hadn't sensed Mitokado Homura, and a stalemate here, or even breaking into Mitokado's house, would be pointless, they signaled to the others not to make any rash moves.

"Let's go back and report."

The Uchiha Shinken gave a shout and led the group away.

Shisui watched the seven figures depart, his face behind the mask showing a hint of solemnity.

"That voice and size... could it be the Uchiha Shinken?"

Outside Konoha

After the Nine-Tails was sealed, Naraku finally arrived.

"Fourth generation!"

"Yondaime-sama!"

"Yondaime-sama!"

The Konoha Ninja use different titles, but they all treat each other with great respect.

However, quite a few ninjas also scrutinized him with their eyes.

They were somewhat puzzled as to why the Fourth Hokage hadn't appeared in the face of such a major event as the Nine-Tails Incident.

Naraku at the situation and, seeing Kushina already unconscious, said with a grave expression:

"The Nine-Tails has been sealed? Good! Minato, I repelled the mysterious Masked Ninja who attacked you, but there's no rule out the possibility of others. Since everything is alright here, let's go back to the village!"

"Um."

Namikaze Minato, having expended a great deal of Chakra from running back and forth across the battlefield, was now somewhat exhausted, his face haggard as he answered softly.

"The Fourth Hokage, Nine-Tails... Never mind, let's talk about it when we get back."

Sarutobi Hiruzen originally wanted to say that the Nine-Tails had been split in two, but then he thought about how there were many Konoha Ninja here, all of whom were trustworthy.

But spies are everywhere, and people's hearts are unpredictable. They may be obedient today, but they might become arrogant tomorrow. So the conversation stopped.

The Tailed Beast are Konoha's top secret.

"Alright, First Aid Squad, treat the wounded. The rest of you, go back and rest!"

"Hi" X99

Many Konoha Ninja who participated in Nine-Tails or sealing the Nine-Tails were exhausted at this moment. Hearing the words, they breathed a sigh of relief and got up to return to the village.

Naraku frowned slightly upon seeing the large number of ninjas returning, showing some concern about what had happened that night.

The Nine-Tails caused chaos, the Uchiha was in turmoil, and a battle raged within the village involving Susanoo large that even from outside the village, one could probably see the towering giants standing tall within.

Given the Nine-Tails' disturbance and the small-scale disturbance that occurred within the Uchiha, it's easy for people to connect the Nine-Tails incident with the Uchiha.

"The Uchiha matter must be kept secret; no one can know about it."

Naraku a moment and made a decision.

"Fourth Hokage, were you the one who used Ninjutsu in the village? Who was that mysterious person?"

The barriers and guards at the birthing site were all broken by the mysterious person.

"To be able to kidnap Kushina while under the protection of Tsunade and Minato is no ordinary feat; this must be thoroughly investigated."

Sarutobi Hiruzen asked questions at the opportune moment and offered advice.

"That mysterious person's identity is rather complicated. Now that the Nine-Tails has been sealed, let's head back to the Hokage Building!"

Naraku did not answer the question, but simply said to return to Konoha.

"Um."

Namikaze Minato and Tsunade nearby, responded.

Many Konoha Ninja leaped back to Konoha, Naraku and other high-ranking officials also rushed towards Konoha.

Hokage Building

Hokage Lounge, the Fourth Uchiha Nara, Namikaze Minato, Hiruzen Sarutobi Hiruzen, Mitokado Homura Utatane Koharu, Tsunade, Uchiha Fugaku sat on futons discussing the Nine-Tails.

Namikaze Minato looked tired, glanced at everyone, and said in a deep voice:

"That mysterious person should be from the Uchiha Clan. He has the Sharingan and is skilled in Space-Time Ninjutsu."

"Minato, you mean that mysterious person has the Sharingan?"

Everyone in the room was surprised to hear this.

"Yes, I fought him. He is indeed as Minato said, skilled in using Space-Time Ninjutsu, which can pass through any attack. Moreover, he can absorb and devour people; his abilities are very strange."

Naraku spoke softly, paused for a moment, and then continued:

"They possess the Sharingan. I don't know if they stole and transplanted the eyes of my clansmen, or if they were scattered Uchiha clansmen, or perhaps some organization transplanted the Sharingan and orchestrated a conspiracy."

He attacked the Jinchuriki, possessed immense strength, had the Sharingan, and was skilled in Space-Time Ninjutsu. To the uninitiated, one might mistake him for Uchiha Nara.

Naraku implicated a certain organization, and many of the people present knew Root well, even capable of creating Wood Release ninjas, so it would be even easier for Sharingan ninjas.

"Fourth generation, what do you mean?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen understood the underlying meaning in Naraku's words.

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu looked at each other.

Tsunade and Fugaku both frowned and remained silent.

Tsunade exchanged a few blows with the mysterious Masked Ninja, then prepared to go home and ask Naraku.

Fugaku, on the other hand, seemed lost in thought.